Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech; Thomas D. Walker P.E., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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New Engineering Educators

make it learner-friendly, contemporaryand research and assessment-driven1,2,3. Several NSF grants under programs like the Department-Level Reform (DLR), Course, Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI),Nanotechnology in Undergraduate Education in Engineering (NUE), and Creative IT facilitatedthe development and implementation of these activities. A number of publications have beenbrought out to document these activities 4,5,6. In addition, this course has also providedopportunities to doctoral students to conduct engineering education research7, 8. This course is aprerequisite for ENGE 1104 and ENGE 1114.ENGE 1104: "Exploring the Digital Future" is a two-credit course that is coordinated by Walkerand typically taken in the second semester

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann , Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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New Engineering Educators

insufficient to reinforce the students’original reasons for entering engineering. French, et al, (2005) concluded that studentpersistence requires a strong academic background, achievement of good grades andacademic motivation. Their findings suggest that retention programs should focus onacademic achievement. Johnson (1997) found that the most distinguishing characteristicsbetween retained and dropout students were faculty and staff-student interaction andconnection. Tinto (1997) found that modifying faculty-student interaction within and outsidethe classroom to be more collaborative resulted in the actual classroom activitiesinfluencing persistence. Tinto (1998) also reported that structuring an academicorganization to promote greater

Conference Session

Assessments, Assessments, and Assessments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

whatcustomers do require long range. Invariably, it has to be a team approach, and amongthe major players are young engineering instructors and graduate students. If we areto preach teamwork to our students, we had better train young faculty in theinterpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary for success. Although wewould continue to witness faculty who can research and publish on their own; but, atthe very least the lone wolves will have to learn to travel in more collaborative packs.Having more trained faculty in team-based, collaborative research will bolster thepool of potential group leaders, department heads, and future administrators, whenthe need arises.Institutional RoleColleges of engineering would excel at teaching and learning