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Best of the NEE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

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AC 2012-3646: BUILDING A CLASSROOM CULTURE THAT PAVES THEWAY TO LEARNINGDr. Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford Brian Swartz is Assistant Professor of civil engineering at the University of Hartford. He received his degrees from the Pennsylvania State University, where he also taught for two years. He was a visiting faculty for one year at Bucknell University before joining the University of Hartford. He teaches courses in structural engineering and pursues research related to concrete bridges. Page 25.274.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Building a

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Launching Successful Academic Careers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Chin, East Carolina University; Nancy Study, Virginia State University

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AC 2010-520: KEYS TO PUBLISHING IN PEER REVIEWED JOURNALSRobert Chin, East Carolina University Robert A. “Bob” Chin is a full professor in the Department of Technology Systems, East Carolina University, where he’s taught since 1986. He is the current Director of Publications for the Engineering Design Graphics Division and Editor for the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. Chin has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division's annual and mid-year conference program chair and he has served as a review board member for several journals including the EDGJ. He has been a program chair for the Southeastern Section and has served as the Engineering Design Graphics Division's vice-chair and

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Margaret Bates, Northeastern University; Brittany Damon, Northeastern University; Alison Reppy

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implementation, lessonscan be successfully embedded into well-planned activities to illustrate and/or supplement the courselecture content to effectively educate students as young engineers2 and simultaneously challenge andinspire them5. However, with the current trend of incorporating more active learning into our curricula,we are mindful that a “one size fits all” approach may not be the best option to achieve the most successfor all classes and levels in engineering. This research sets out to identify the framework for aproportional profile of learning modes across academic levels in engineering, starting with the freshmanyear and tracing on through to the senior year. Strong correlations between the infusion of carefullyselected and implemented

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ralph Ocon, Purdue University, Calumet

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Diversity

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Paper ID #11847Using Humor to Create a Positive Learning EnvironmentProf. Ralph Ocon, Purdue University Calumet (College of Technology) Page 26.1667.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Using Humor to Create a Positive Learning EnvironmentAbstractHow to enhance student learning is a critical issue in academia. Throughout the author’sacademic career, teaching effectiveness has always been an on-going challenge.Consequently, he has experimented with different teaching techniques and approaches.The author’s

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 1: Learning Aids

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Wendy Roldan, University of Washington; Schawnery Lin; Yuxin Xu, University of Washington; Andrea Jacqueline Sequeira; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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creations with each other to iterate on theartifact. When asking engineering students to envision visual notetaking as a design process, it isimportant to keep in mind that not all students might know the language or framing of designthinking, convergent thinking, or divergent thinking. We posit this as an opportunity to introducethe culture and knowledge of design thinking mediated through visual notetaking.Visual notetaking supports cognitive processing in three parts. Computational offloading meansdifferent external representations such as graphs and models reduce the amount of cognitiveeffort to solve problems [14]. Re-representation, a process in which students present the sameinformation in different ways, can both support and limit cognitive

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Richard Goff, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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AC 2008-1766: SMALL INTERVENTIONS, BIG IMPACTS: HOWMODIFICATION OF DELIVERY PROCESS OF IN-CLASS ACTIVITIES FORFRESHMEN CAN DRAMATICALLY IMPROVE LEARNINGAly Tawfik, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Aly Tawfik is the VTSTA President and a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is a doctoral student in the Charles E. Via, Jr. Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. His research is in the area of transportation systems. He is currently a workshop leader for freshmen courses at Virginia Tech.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in Engineering Education and Mechanical

Conference Session

Been There/Done That: Advice for NEEs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University; Benedict Kazora, Purdue University; Robert Smethers, Purdue University

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technicalwriting skills. On a slightly different note, the student leader encountered some limitations in thestudent version of OrCAD (Cadence) and observed that Visio was a more flexible tool forgeneric engineering components.Additional lessons involved project management issues. They both discovered how easy it is tounderestimate the magnitude and/or complexity of a real-world project, the challenges ofcoordinating efforts between multiple parties, and the importance of planning beforehand andmanaging their time throughout. The second student added that he learned the importance ofkeeping an open mind when working in a group environment. Page

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Technology for Faculty Development and Classroom Management

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaela M Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott; Dina M. Battaglia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott

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Paper ID #19726Recapping Class Content with Student Video ResponsesProf. Kaela Mae Martin, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott Kaela Martin is an Assistant Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univer- sity, Prescott Campus. She graduated from Purdue University with a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronau- tical Engineering and is interested in increasing classroom engagement and student learning.Dr. Dina M Battaglia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Arizona Dr. Battaglia is the Director for the Center for Teaching & Learning Excellence for the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Best of the NEE

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wendy James, Oklahoma State University; Stacee Harmon, Oklahoma State University; Richard Bryant, Oklahoma State University

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AC 2007-2062: DISTINGUISHING THE ART FROM THE SCIENCE OFTEACHING WITHIN RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM AND ASSESSMENTWendy James, Oklahoma State University Wendy James is a PhD student in the College of Education at Oklahoma State University. Currently she has a fellowship promoting collaboration between the College of Education and OSU's Electrical and Computer Engineering department on an NSF funded curriculum reform project called Engineering Students for the 21st Century. She has her M.S. in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership from OSU, and her B.B.S. in Mathematics Education from Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene, Texas. She has taught math and math education classes at both the high

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-2150: PREPARING UNDERGRADUATES FOR SCHOLARSHIP:SMALL STEPS YOU CAN TAKE IN YOUR CLASSESClark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST) Page 22.1176.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Preparing Undergraduates for Scholarship: Small Steps You Can Take in Your Classes AbstractNew faculty members may be overloaded and stressed trying to meet expectations for teaching andscholarship and looking for ways to make their workload more manageable. One resource forscholarship is undergraduates, however some may have

Conference Session

Assessing Students and Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christa Moll Weisbrook, University of Missouri; William Schonberg, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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AC 2011-1179: A STREAMLINED APPROACH TO DEVELOPING ANDASSESSING PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES AND PROGRAMOUTCOMESChrista Moll Weisbrook, University of Missouri Dr. Christa M. Weisbrook, P.E., is a Faculty Fellow in the University of Missouri System Office of Aca- demic Affairs, where she is involved in program review and assessment, course redesign, and collabora- tive programs initiatives. Prior to this appointment, she served as the special assistant to the provost and lecturer in engineering management at Missouri University of Science and Technology and the assistant dean for academic programs for the College of Engineering at the University of Missouri. Dr. Weisbrook earned BS and PhD degrees in mechanical and

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Classroom Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Paper ID #8601On the Role of the Professor in Creating a Positive Learning EnvironmentDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Page 24.951.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 On the Role of the Professor in Creating a Positive Learning EnvironmentAbstract: The paper focuses on the role of a “caring” faculty who believes that being adedicated, thoughtful, and passionate is as important as being professionally competent. Itis argued that faculty members can improve the quality of

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evelyn C. Brown, East Carolina University; Mary A. Farwell, East Carolina University; Anthony M. Kennedy, East Carolina University

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Diversity

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Paper ID #11823Writing and Implementing Successful NSF S-STEM ProposalsDr. Evelyn C. Brown, East Carolina University Dr. Brown is a professor in the Department of Engineering at East Carolina University. Most of her research is in the are of applying industrial engineering techniques to health care process improvements. However, she also does reserach in the area of STEM education. Dr. Brown has published education- related research in INFORMS Transactions on Education, Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE National Meet- ing, and Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Southeast Section Meeting. She is PI on an active NSF S-STEM grant in

Conference Session

Getting Started: Objectives, Rubrics, Evaluations, and Assessment

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin; Wonsoon Park, University of Texas, Austin

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AC 2009-191: BEYOND ANECDOTES: HOW TO ASSESS WHAT GOES ON INYOUR CLASSESKathy Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the Cockrell School of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The FIC’s mission is to provide faculty with effective instructional tools and strategies. In this position, she promotes the School's commitment to finding ways to enrich teaching and learning. She works in all aspects of education including design and development, faculty training, learner support, and evaluation.Mia Markey, University of Texas, Austin MIA K. MARKEY is an Associate Professor in The University of Texas Department of

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 2: Success In and Out of the Classroom

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Huma Shoaib, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Paper ID #31586A literature based perspective towards learning and pedagogy ofComputational ThinkingMs. Huma Shoaib, Purdue University Huma Shoaib is an engineering education graduate student at Purdue working with INSPIRE. Her research interests are; identifying computational thinking patterns in engineering students and underrepresentation of women in engineering.Dr. Sean P Brophy, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Sean Brophy is an engineer, learning scientist and educator. His research in engineering education and learning sciences explores how students think with technology

Conference Session

NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robyn Paul, University of Calgary; Mohammad Moshirpour, University of Calgary; Emily Ann Marasco, University of Calgary; Sepideh Afkhami Goli, University of Calgary; Ehsan Mohammadi, University of Calgary; Fatemeh Sharifi, University of Calgary

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Paper ID #27563Collaborative Autoethnographic Study of a Large-Scale Flipped ClassroomImplementation with Multiple InstructorsRobyn Paul, University of Calgary Robyn Paul PhD student at the Schulich School of Engineering, University of Calgary where she also works as the Program Evaluation and Planning Specialist. She is the team lead for the faculty on all matters related engineering education including teaching and learning, curriculum development, Capstone design and engineering accreditation. Robyn just completed master’s degree in engineering education where she is looking at the impact of engineering leadership

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New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ordel Brown, West Virginia University

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synergetic instructor and student assessments that result from awell-crafted and strategic approach to the use of ARS in the classroom.References 1. Roselli, R.J., and S.P. Brophy. 2006. Experiences with formative assessment in engineering classrooms. Journal of Engineering Education 95(4): 311–24. Page 26.675.122. Chen, J.C., D.C. Whittinghill, and J. A. Kadlowec. 2010. Classes That Click: Fast, Rich Feedback to Enhance Student Learning and Satisfaction. Journal of Engineering Education 99(2): 159-168.3. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, eds. 1999. How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school

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NEE 2 - Strategies to Improve Teaching Effectiveness

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustyn Roberts P.E., Temple University; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Allen A. Jayne P.E., University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Andrew Novocin, University of Delaware; James Atlas, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #25647FLC (Eˆ2)T: A Faculty Learning Community on Effective (and Efficient)TeachingDr. Dustyn Roberts P.E., Temple University Dustyn Roberts received her B.S. in Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon Uni- versity (2003), her M.S. in Biomechanics & Movement Science (2004) from the University of Delaware, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (2014) from New York University. She is passionate about translational research and engineering education.Prof. Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware Dr. Joshua Enszer is an associate professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the

Conference Session

Enhancing Teaching and Research

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole Erin Friend, University of Michigan; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #32794Low-Barrier Strategies to Increase Student-Centered LearningMiss Nicole Erin Friend, University of Michigan Nicole Friend is currently a PhD student in the Biomedical Engineering program at the University of Michigan. She received her B.S in Bioengineering: Biosystems from the University of California, San Diego in 2017. Nicole’s research interests are centered around regenerating vasculature in ischemic envi- ronments. Nicole is also interested in more broadly defining the field of tissue engineering and regenera- tive medicine to inform curriculum design and student career trajectories.Cassandra Sue Ellen

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Best of the NEE

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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because the instructoris normally present. If you notice mistakes in the handout during a lab, it is a goodpractice to make corrections immediately, while the errors are still fresh in your mind, sothat the same error will not occur the next time the lab is assigned. The changes should17 This author has requested anonymity18 This author, too, has requested anonymity Page 13.349.819 Amber Hurst, Wake Tech20 Bruce Barton, Suffolk Co. Community CollegeProceedings of the 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition 7Copyright  2008, American Society for Engineering Educationbe

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Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Millman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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AC 2009-545: DESIGNING EFFECTIVE EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES FORGRANT PROPOSALSDonna Llewellyn, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Donna C. Llewellyn is the Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning (CETL)at Georgia Tech. Donna received her B.A. in Mathematics from Swarthmore College, her M.S. in Operations Research from Stanford University, and her Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University. After working as a faculty member in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech, she changed career paths to lead CETL where she works with faculty, instructors, and graduate students to help them teach effectively so that our students can

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NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College

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Paper ID #26009Replacing Cheating with Metacognition – Reevaluating the Pedagogical Roleof Homework in Foundational Engineering CoursesDr. Derek Breid, Saint Vincent College Derek Breid is an assistant professor of Engineering Science at Saint Vincent College. His interests in- clude integrating active learning techniques into classic engineering courses, and studying the mechanical behavior of soft materials. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Replacing cheating with metacognition – reevaluating the pedagogical role of homework in foundational engineering

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Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University; Barbara E Smith, North Carolina State University; Louis A Martin-Vega, North Carolina State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University

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: while minorities) (internal/external)  Relationship building for cultures vary within engineering  Department networking (e.g., research with departments, the college culture heads government government funding is unique and like-minded agencies national agencies (NSF, NIH, within the engineering faculty labs /industry DoD, DOE, AFSOR, community partners) national laboratories)  Reinforcing environment of  Awards and and industry excellence for recruitment and

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But I'm a Loner! Expanding capability and creativity by examining effective alliances

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Colin Cerretani, University of California, Berkeley; Marjorie S Went, UC Berkeley

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Paper ID #16699Teaching with Graduate Teaching Assistants: Tips for Promoting High Per-formance Instructional TeamsDr. Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley Shannon Ciston is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Education in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Ciston holds degrees in chemical engineering from Northwestern University (PhD) and Illinois Institute of Technology (BS). She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in technical communications and applied pedagogy, and conducts engineering education research.Dr. Colin Cerretani

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NEE - 3: Improving Homework and Problem-solving Performance

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia Baumann, Arizona State University; Stephanie M. Gillespie, Arizona State University; Nicolle Sanchez, Arizona State University

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with choices in their task goals that they find value inaccording to their own beliefs, they will feel more qualified to achieve the goal and feel theyhave an impact to make a difference. Focusing on leading UGTAs through the use of this modelis expected to increase the empowerment as seen by the UGTA. Similarly, Weidert et al. foundevidence suggesting that increased UGTA responsibilities is associated with more overallsatisfaction, enjoyment, and perceived benefits of the position [13]. Last, the KEEN foundationstresses that today’s engineers must become more entrepreneurially minded to stay competitivein the current economic climate [1]. An entrepreneurial mindset consists of an engineer who iscurious, fosters connections, and creates value

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Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy

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2006-1377: CHANGING STUDENT BEHAVIOR: IT CAN BE DONE!Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy Scott R. Hamilton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy, West Point, NY. He earned a B.S. degree from the United States Military Academy, in 1984 an M.S. degree in Civil Engineering and an M.S. Degree in Engineering Management from Stanford University in 1994. Page 11.319.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Changing Student Behavior: It Can Be Done!AbstractThis paper presents some general

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcus L. Roberts, U.S. Air Force Academy; Randall Deppensmith, U.S. Air Force Academy; Ryan Jay Silva, U.S. Air Force Academy

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time. Unlike civilian schools, they cannot skip a class; otherwise, they facedisciplinary measures. Also, because every student is awarded a Bachelor of Science degree,they take a wide breadth of core classes, many of which they do not like (e.g., ECE 315). So,imagine our struggle to motivate when we teach a class at 0750, with the students half asleep andhalf of them wishing they didn’t have to take the course. To them, the course is a necessary eviland another box to check; they simply want to check their mind into survival mode and slide by.So, our real challenge and the foundational level is not Engineering details, nor is it Engineeringconcepts. It’s motivation! We’ve addressed this challenge in other work and the interestedreader can

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Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M.D. B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Paper ID #10921Improving Student Engagement in Online CoursesDr. MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi Dr. Sarder is an associate professor and program coordinator of the industrial engineering technology program at the University of Southern Mississippi (USM). He is also an assistant director of the center for logistics, trade and transportation. At the USM, he revamped his program by developing as many as fourteen new courses, implementing hands on experience in courses, and delivering online courses for distant students. Dr. Sarder is very active in engineering and technology education research. He has

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Best of NEE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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Paper ID #9834Scaffolded Structuring of Undergraduate Research ProjectsDr. Dirk Colbry, Michigan State UniversityDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing

Conference Session

Working Together: Approaches to Inclusivity and Interdisciplinarity

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tawfik Elshehabi, University of Wyoming

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Paper ID #34463Visual Teaching Philosophy Empowering Inclusive Learning and ManagingExpectationsDr. Tawfik Elshehabi, University of Wyoming Dr. Tawfik Elshehabi is a Senior Academic Professional Lecturer at the University of Wyoming. He joined the College of Engineering and Applied Science in 2017 as an Associate Lecturer. Currently, he serves as the Program ABET Accreditation Coordinator. He also manages the simulation facility in the Engineering Education and Research Building. He is a registered Professional Engineer with the State of Wyoming. He received his Ph.D. degree in Petroleum and Natural Gas Engineering from West