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Grantsmanship and the Proposal Development Process: Lessons Learned from Several Years of Programs for Junior Faculty

Conference Session: Best of the NEE
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Laurie S. Garton, Texas Engineering Experiment Station
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

). Page 25.682.2This is still the basic format we use today; however, over time, we noticed some faculty neededmore than this basic information to successfully navigate the proposal development process.Faculty are experts in their technical disciplines, but not necessarily experts in grant writing, sodetails of proposal parts and how to write them effectively were added to the workshop agenda,including proposal templates and more sample proposals. We also added a guest speakerfocusing on an aspect of Broader Impacts2, to alert the faculty to opportunities available whendeveloping the Education Plans of their CAREER proposals3. Unfortunately the broader impactscriterion required of all NSF proposals presents a significant stumbling block to many

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Observations from First-year Instructors: What We Wish We Knew Before We Began

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
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

sticky points of this observation is that that the example or demonstrationused in class to relate theory to the real-world must be applicable to the students. If they cannotidentify with the example or demonstration and relate it to their world, it’s merely anotheracademic exercise. It’s irrelevant. So, we casually opine that the “relevance needs to berelevant.” Beyond the need of the “relevance to be relevant,” well-intended instructors becomeso consumed with the syllabus or lesson plan, they forget to plan specifically for these examples. Page 25.987.5If proper planning prevents poor performance, than certainly improper planning promotes

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Excellence in Undergraduate Engineering Education : The Challenge for Research-oriented Programs in Engineering and Computer Science

Conference Session: Off the Beaten Path
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

implementation of a series ofInnovation in Teaching seminars developed for the engineering and computer science faculty atBaylor University.At this point in the history of the School of Engineering & Computer Science (ECS), having justdeveloped a school strategic plan, it is extremely important to begin to formulate the philosophyneeded to maintain the teaching foundation for years to come. In Baylor University’s history andin our School’s short history, quality and innovation in teaching have been the distinctive thathas set us apart. As we continue to grow, however, we must be intentional about maintaining thedual tracks that will continue to set Baylor University apart – teaching and research – and to giveour new and current faculty tools to

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Negotiating the Tenure and Promotion Process

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; I. Richmond Nettey, Kent State University; Edem G. Tetteh; Philip Weinsier, Bowling Green State University, Firelands
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

and as the Instructional Unit’s Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair.Dr. I. Richmond Nettey, Kent State University I. Richmond Nettey is the Associate Dean of the College of Technology at Kent State University. He served as President of the University Aviation Association in 1997-1998 and as a trustee of the Council on Aviation Accreditation (d.b.a. AABI) from 2004 to 2007. He received the Ron McNair Award for Lifetime Contribution to Aeronautics from FAA employees in 2004 and an Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Award in 1995. He holds membership in the National Academy of Science’s Transportation Research Board Committees on Aviation System Planning (AV020) and Airport Terminals and Ground Access (AV050) in

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Fostering Excellence in Teaching and Learning in a College of Engineering

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: W. Vincent Wilding P.E., Brigham Young University; James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Paul Richards P.E., Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University; Brian D Jensen, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

faculty member in research and citizenship,in addition to teaching demands, it is difficult for faculty to devote large amounts of time todevelopment activities. This is particularly true for young faculty who are trying to establishstrong research programs.Fostering a culture of excellent teaching and planning efficient and effective seminars has been agoal in our college. There are many possible ways to structure a program for teacherdevelopment.1 Programs may vary in topics covered, expected time commitment, involvementof outside experts, and whether the programs are mandatory. The purpose of this paper is torelate the lessons learned in our efforts to develop such a culture and program, and it is hopedthat our experience will help to inform

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On the Competencies of Engineering Educators in the Arab Gulf Region: Relevant Thoughts, Current Practices, and Challenges

Conference Session: Assessments, Assessments, and Assessments
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

beinvestigated by appealing to other professional models, i.e., medicine, law, veterinarymedicine, etc. Some of these activities are at the very least self-supporting, but could,if properly planned, shed funds that could be used to support other academicendeavors.I believe there are feasible action plans that should be adopted to pave the way forpotential collaboration between industry and academe. These would include:i) First, seeding and propagating the idea, that gaining practical experience enhancesyoung instructors’ teaching competence without adversely affecting his/her researchcapability. A faculty member should strive to do both!(be a good teacher and aresearcher at the same time).Simply stated, the prevailing perception that time andeffort

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Differentiated Instruction Enhances Pedagogy

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; William R. Marshall, Alief Independent School District
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

a teaching and learningstyle that is the result of neuroscience research on how the human brain processes and retainsnew information”. 1Introduction“Acknowledging that students learn at different speeds and that they differ in their ability tothink abstractly or understand complex ideas is like acknowledging that students at any givenage aren’t all the same height: It is not a statement of worth, but of reality”.2 In adifferentiated classroom and laboratory, the teacher proactively plans and carries out variedapproaches to content, process, and product in anticipation and response to student differencesin readiness, interest, and learning needs. According to Tomlinson, our teaching style “caninfluence a students’ IQ by 20 points in either

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Adjusting Student Test Preparation Through Their Own Self-assessment

Conference Session: Best of the NEE
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian M. Wade, U.S. Military Academy; Robert J. Rabb, U.S. Military Academy; R. Clayton McVay, U.S. Military Academy; Peter Hanlon, U.S. Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

understanding3, or more importantly, as Vogt illustrates “time expending the necessarymental effort.”4 Vogt continued in her study to show that student self-efficacy had “very strongeffects on effort and critical thinking where academic confidence had insignificant effect.”4What she meant by this was that a students’ perception that they could accomplish the work in aclass was a greater factor in a students’ effort and in the critical thinking that they did in a classthan was their general academic ability. In addition, many self-regulatory processes can affecttest preparation and performance to include goal setting, planning, self-monitoring, self-evaluating, self-consequencing, environmental structuring, and help seeking.6 One of Caudron’sstrategies

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Implementing a Bridge Camp and Intro. Course: Lessons Learned from a Phase 1 STEP Grant

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
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

FIG students received degrees. The authorscautioned readers to be “careful before drawing too many firm conclusions.” They alsonoted that the students self-select the program, thus it is possible that FIG students have ahigher commitment to engineering. Levitz, et al, (1999) concluded: “Getting studentsstarted right on the path through the institution to graduation begins with anticipating andmeeting their transition and adjustment needs when they enter. Freshmen need aprevention plan. Intrusive, proactive strategies must be used to reach freshmen before thestudents have an opportunity to experience feelings of failure, disappointment, andconfusion.” Demel, et al, (2002) reported the results of a study conducted by the Ohio

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Critical Thinking: A Pedagogical Instrument for New Engineering and Science Educators

Conference Session: Tricks of the Trade I
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

science educators’ teaching effectiveness.Over the next four years, the authors plan to implement this strategy with more new educators.The method presented in this study may be used at other institutions with appropriatemodifications in order to help new educators improve their teaching effectiveness. Page 25.370.9Bibliography 1. Sumner, William (1906). Folkways: A Study of the Sociological Importance of Usages, Manners, Customs, Mores, and Morals. New York: Ginn and Co.. p. 633. 2. Raiskums, B.W., An Analysis of the Concept Criticality in Adult Education (2008) 3. Ennis, R.H., "Critical Thinking Assessment" in Fasko, Critical

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Building a Classroom Culture that Paves the Way to Learning

Conference Session: Best of the NEE
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

beendemonstrated with reasonable levels of success13. It is largely beyond the scope of this paper tointroduce active learning strategies, but the work of Prince13 provides a nice summary. The pointwill be made here, based on the author’s experiences, that the active learning strategies chosenshould be natural, considering the course content and the personalities of the students and theinstructor. If the teaching method is “forced”, in other words if an active learning exercise isbeing used just for the sake of using an active learning exercise, its effectiveness is lost.The instructor’s experience suggests that often a well-planned, effectively-delivered, “activelecture” can be just as effective as any “active learning strategy.” When the course content

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Taking Matters into Your Own Hands: Is Creating an E-Textbook for You?

Conference Session: Off the Beaten Path
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University; Randy L. Vander Wal, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

standardtextbook isn‟t employed.I. IntroductionIn many of today‟s classrooms, the textbook sets the stage. Accordingly, textbooks guideinstructional planning and classroom activities “by making content available, organizing it, andsetting out learning tasks in a form designed to be appealing to students.” 1 Whether or not to usea textbook in a college level class is a decision that may or not fall to the individual instructor.Some courses, particularly those that are required of all undergraduates in a major, often use a“standard” text selected by the department. Other courses may allow for more flexibility and aprofessor can decide whether or not to require a textbook as well as select the textbook.Researchers have advocated a variety of approaches

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Administrative Advice from Coordinators of Large-enrollment First-year Engineering Courses with Significant Active-learning Components

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
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

sections of the course, do not force the GTAs/faculty tobe talking heads by requiring that everyone use the exact same slides. Discuss prepared Page 25.135.10presentation slides with faculty/GTAs at weekly meetings. Keep an open mind. Encouragecomments and incorporate good suggestions. Make sure the topic objectives are clearly stated toall faculty/GTAs so they know what is expected for that material. Identify key points that mustbe communicated and activities that must be done for each workshop. While instructionalsupport materials are provided for the activities as planned, allow GTAs/faculty to modify thepresentation as long as the key points