Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dustin Scott Birch, Weber State University

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Mechanical Engineering

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Birch has over 20 years of experience in detail design, engineering, and engineering management in the aerospace and process equipment industries. Page 26.991.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Integrating MS Excel into ET Curriculum Page 26.991.2 Integrating MS Excel into ET CurriculumAbstract: All STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields requirefundamental knowledge and application of

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Christopher Cotting, United States Air Force Test Pilot School

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Diversity

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Aerospace

from the new curriculum are provided, giving an example showingthat students are performing at a higher level of learning with the new curriculum than with theold curriculum. Finally future work for the curriculum is presented.Integrated versus Federated CurriculumThe old flying qualities phase curriculum was a collection of federated short courses that could beshuffled and presented in a way that matched aircraft and instructor availability. The sacrifice tothis system is a synergistic effect that occurs when material is integrated tightly such that topicsare reinforced, keeping threads of learning intact throughout a curriculum. The learning thatoccurred when the curriculum was federated was often described as a “mile wide and an inchdeep

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren A. Rosen, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

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Engineering Technology

. Page 26.192.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Integrated Course in Programming for Laboratory and Process ControlIntroductionThe Engineering Technology program of Drexel University emphasizes a holistic approach toprogramming for laboratory and process control. In this approach we address not only the basicsof programming languages but also considerations relating to implementation such as cost,reliability, upgradeability, and maintainability as well as hardware issues such as powerconsumption and form factor. The approach spans several courses so that common problems areaddressed using, e.g., microcontrollers, microprocessors, or programmable

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elissa T. Morris, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education

engineering course. International Journal of Technology and Design Education, 2003. 13(3): p. 273-288.21. Tamir, P., Considering the role of invitations to inquiry in scienceteaching and in teacher education. Journal of Science Teacher Education, 1990. 1(3): p. 41-45.22. Gregson, P. and T.A. Little, Using contests to teach design to EE juniors. Education, IEEE Transactions on, 1999. 42(3): p. 229-232.23. Clayton, G., N. Radlinksa, and T. Wojcik. Integrating design education across the curriculum using impromptu design projects. in ASEE Mid-Atlanta Section Conference, Villanova, PA. 2010.24. Clayton, G., Impromptu Design Exercises in an Introductory Mechanical Engineering Course American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

funding agencies have investedextensively in projects promoting various forms of experiential learning. Noteworthy amongthese was an NSF grant to the Manufacturing Engineering Education Partnership, whichdeveloped an integrated practice-based engineering curriculum called the Learning Factory (LF).The LF balances analytical and theoretical knowledge with physical facilities for productrealization in an industrial-like setting. It stresses hands-on engineering activities and industrycollaboration, and offers students an alternative path to a degree that directly prepares them forcareers in manufacturing4-5. A drawback of the LF model however is its high implementationcost, which limits its transferability.2. Development of the MILL Model

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Course Development / Curriculum Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #12517Using an Experience Design Approach to Curriculum CreationDr. Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Patrick E. Connolly, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Patrick Connolly is a professor and interim department head of the Department of Computer Graph- ics Technology in the College of Technology at Purdue University. He has extensive experience in the aerospace design and CAD/CAE software industries, and has been serving in higher education for almost twenty years. Dr. Connolly has a BS degree in Design and Graphics Technology and an MS in Com- puter Integrated Manufacturing from Brigham

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Q. Peter He, Tuskegee University; Jin Wang, Auburn University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36849Abstract: The primary goal of this project is to create educational materials that systematicallyintegrate biofuels technology into undergraduate chemical engineering curriculum. The ultimategoal is to help prepare a technologically advanced workforce and innovative researchers for thebiofuels technology field. In this work, we present the classroom and web modules beingdeveloped. We will also discuss the integration of the modules into two chemical engineeringcourses: thermodynamics and reaction engineering.1 IntroductionIt has been argued that the advanced biofuel industry will have significant impact on U.S.economic recovery and its transition to a sustainable green economy. The U.S. NationalAcademies have

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jean M. Trusedell, EPICS

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Nationally Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience working with K-12 Educators and students. Her current project is working with the EPICS at Purdue University to create curriculum that can be used with students to integrate best classroom practices with engineering design. Previously, she was the Science and Technology Coach for MSD of Decatur Township in Indianapolis, IN. Ms. Trusedell is pursuing a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction with an interest in formative assessment and its relationship to student achievement. Page 26.432.1 c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bingbing Li, California State University Northridge; S. Jimmy Gandhi, California State University, Northridge; Li Ding, California State University Northridge

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Engineering Management

characterization. As part of the systems approach to this course, the curriculum will also include a focus on evaluating what the risks are as far as the supply chain and the sustainability aspects of the project are concerned.Pedagogical ApproachAssignments for this course will be carried out based on a Problem-Based Learning (PBL)pedagogical approach that will be implemented in an integrated learning environment that islearner-centered, knowledge-centered, assessment-centered, and community-centered. PBL,developed in the 1970s, has gained increasing popularity in higher education15. Its desirableoutcome, compared to that of traditional modes of teaching, is that students develop deep-learning approaches that enable them to engage in

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Siddika Selcen Guzey, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #13631DNA Extraction Using Engineering Design: A STEM Integration Unit (Cur-riculum Exchange)Corey A Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette Corey Mathis is a Ph.D student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received her B.S. in biology and her M.E.D. in secondary education from Northern Arizona University and is a former high school science and technology teacher. Her research interest includes improving students learning of science and engineering through integrated STEM curricula.Dr. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is an Associate Professor in the School

Conference Session

Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clinton Stephens, Iowa State University; Katherine Lynn Friesen, College of Engineering, Iowa State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

, there are few opportunities for engineering students to forgo anengineering course to take a course studying leadership. We have addressed these challengesdirectly on our campus and successfully implemented a new model of teaching engineeringleadership while students continue to pursue their engineering degree and graduate on time.   This paper will move beyond a case study and share transferrable insights, assessmenttools, and curriculum to support engineering programs integrating leadership education into theirexisting offerings. First we will summarize the theoretical framework used, then discuss each ofthe four modules. This discussion will include the target experience levels of students inengineering, an overview of the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Vincent Struck Jannini, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing into the Chemical Engineering CurriculumAbstractOver the past several years we have explored ways to incorporate concepts of pharmaceuticalengineering within the chemical engineering curriculum. Our initial efforts in this area have beendirected towards the integration of these concepts in freshman and sophomore level courses. Thisprovides an experience that reinforces core educational objectives and increases student interestin the pharmaceutical field. This paper is a continuation of our educational methodsdevelopment, and will describe several pharmaceutical and consumer product educationalmodules. These modules include both laboratory and course-related activities for both lower andupper-level

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghassan T Ibrahim, Bloomsburg University; Michael J Dutko

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Engineering Technology

integrate and utilize the theoretical and practical knowledge gainedduring their educational period.Process Definition A local area medical center has expressed their interest in using RFID tags to track blood unitsthroughout the hospital. When a patient requires an operation, a blood transfusion may benecessary or blood may be required as a safety backup. Because of this the BUs are constantlymoved between refrigerators or between a refrigerator and the operating room. At present time Page 26.1594.2the BUs movement are managed using a paper log based system, which is maintained by thestaff and needs to be timely updated and checked manually. Most

Collection

2015 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Grace O. Talabi; Oludare. A. Owolabi

AN EVALUATION OF MUSIC TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM IN SELECTED COLLEGES Grace O. Talabi Dept. of Communication and Performing Arts, Music Unit, Bowen University, Iwo,Osun State, Nigeria talabi_grace@yahoo.co.uk Oludare. A. Owolabi Department of Civil Engineering Morgan State University, Baltimore MD oludare.owolabi@morgan.eduABSTRACTThis paper investigates the Music Technology curriculum of five (5) colleges with the view toascertaining its relevance or otherwise. Furthermore, it examines the

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Davis P.E., The Citadel; Dimitra Michalaka P.E., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

achieve a sustainable world, and to raise the global quality of life 1,2.A path for accomplishing this major reform in education and pre-licensure experience in theengineering profession is further described by Walesh 3. Furthermore, longstanding ethicalcannons of engineering practice require that civil engineering graduates serve the profession andsociety as principled leaders 4. To prepare students to meet an increasing demand forprofessional skills in the engineering profession, undergraduate programs are responding throughmodification of academic curriculum material and course content 5. The American Society ofCivil Engineers published an expanded set of 24 civil engineering outcomes in the CivilEngineering Body of Knowledge for the 21st

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

economicdevelopment, regional transformation, and domestic competitiveness.Accessibility to Additive ManufacturingIn academic communities, accessibility to 3D printing, while it is branching out, is generallylimited to selected segments of the population. Deploying additive manufacturing by way of 3Dprinting in academic settings has the potential to contribute to sustaining this growth, expandingdiversification, and stimulating economic development and domestic competitiveness.Studies have reported on the use of 3D printing services as an effective engagement and outreachtool by integrating their technology with university facilities that are constantly and activelyengaged with its community. Ramaley and Zea recommend using 3-D digital printing as a tool

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Zhang, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University; Monish S. Mamadapur, Alcon Research, Ltd.

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Engineering Technology

composites. She is also interested in material performances and surface damage of polymer coated sheet metal. She holds a master’s degree and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in Wuhan University of Technology, Wuhan, China, where she designed an automatic temperature control system for salt-bath furnace as well as studied the corrosion resistance and surface protection of dies. She is currently a member of ASME and SWE.Dr. Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University Jyhwen Wang joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University after working for 10 years as a researcher and R&D manager in industry. He teaches mechanics of materials, mechanical design

Conference Session

Integrating Curriculum and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tara Cavalline P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University

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Engineering Technology

casestudies into undergraduate civil engineering, civil engineering technology, constructionmanagement, and architecture curricula has been facilitated by the development of educationalresources as part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant. This paper outlines theapproach utilized to incorporate the World Trade Center Collapse case study into a junior-levelStructures and Materials Laboratory course in an engineering technology and constructionmanagement program, identifying the technical and professional component outcomes supportedby this case study. Assessment techniques utilized to evaluate technical comprehension of thebuilding performance, as well as to evaluate the impact of this case study on student’s interest inthe engineering

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Emily Ann Serman, University of Rhode Island; Megan Mercedes Echevarria, University of Rhode Island; Lars O. Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Silke A. Scholz; Anette Geithner

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International Forum

January term.iii TheProvost’s recent J-term initiative has seen a growth in travel courses from 8 in 2014 to 18 in2015 with over a third more students traveling 96>159. URI’s flagship five-year dual Bachelordegree International Engineering Programiv has for over two decades enrolled 25% of itsundergraduate engineering population and sent them abroad for an entire year. But for the other Page 19.20.275%, short-term opportunities are very welcome,v and in a curriculum which integrates STEM &Humanities educationvi a short-term excursion abroad plays a slightly different role since it is thefirst step in a gradually more intensive

Conference Session

Fundamental: Metrics & Assessment for K-12 Engineering Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica M Harlan, University of South Alabama; James Van Haneghan, University of South Alabama; Melissa Divonne Dean, Mobile Area Education Foundation; Susan A. Pruet, STEMWorks, LLC

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #14056Evaluating the Impact of Curriculum-Integrated Engineering Design Mod-ules in Middle Grades ClassroomsJessica M Harlan, University of South Alabama Jessica M. Harlan is a PhD student in Instructional Design and Development at the University of South Alabama (USA). Her research interests include educational evaluation and measurement. Jessica’s current research focuses on integrated STEM education, including evaluating a middle school engineering design curriculum. She will complete her degree in Spring 2016, and her dissertation research examines the relationship between the fidelity of implementation of

Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

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Engineering Economy

Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 2. J. Darrell Gibson, M. Patricia Brackin, “Techniques for the Implementation and Administration of Industrial Projects for Engineering Design Courses,” Proceedings of the 1999 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. 3. James Noble, “An Approach for Engineering Curriculum Integration in Capstone Design Courses,” Page 26.191.13 International Journal of Engineering Education, 14(3), 197-203, 1998.4. Ana Vila-Parrish, Dianne Raubenheimer, “Integrating Project Management & Lean-Six Sigma Methodologies in an Industrial

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Mitchell, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; John M. Keller, California Polytechnic State University; Victor M Castillo Jr, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

as examples ofhands-on activities that could later be used in their K-12 classrooms. The associated pedagogy of open-ended design challenges in meaningful context and the iterative engineering design cycle are also partof the curriculum. Hands-on engineering design activities are to be integrated into four of the six existingscience courses for Liberal Studies majors. The third course in the science sequence is an Earth sciencecourse. The engineering module for this course is called Saving Rivertown. This module is broken intofour activities, each taking 45-60 minutes of class time.The emphasis of this activity is computer modeling, with most of the activities done as simulations usingNetLogo. NetLogo is a free, downloadable program that is

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre- College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danial J. Neebel PE, Loras College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

 Place-based STEM educationdefinition of STEM from Vasquez et. al.: “…an  Curriculum Inquiry in STEMinterdisciplinary approach to learning that removes  Scientific and Engineering Practicesthe traditional barriers separating the four  *Robotics Engineeringdisciplines of science, technology, engineering and  Issues in STEM Educationmathematics and integrates them into real-world,  STEM for ALLrigorous and relevant learning experiences for  Using Research to Improve Teaching/Learning in STEMstudents.” [6] The Integrated STEM Masters is a  Mathematics and Technology asprogram

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #11444An Integrated Teaching Methodology for Manufacturing ProcessesDr. Ergin Erdem, Robert Morris University Ergin Erdem is an assistant professor of Department of Engineering at Robert Morris University. Dr. Er- dem holds BS and MS degrees in industrial engineering from Middle East Technical University, Turkey and a PhD in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering from North Dakota State University He has previ- ously worked as a lecturer and research associate at Atilim University and North Dakota State University. His research interests include; modeling for facility planning, genetic algorithms, education of

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Stephen Mascaro, University of Utah

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Computers in Education

Engineer- ing from Clarkson University, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is currently Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah, and Director of the Biorobotics Lab. Page 26.194.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 An Integrated Project-Driven Course in Computer Programming for Mechanical Engineering StudentsAbstractThis paper describes the implementation of an integrated, hands-on, project-based approach toinstructing Mechanical

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

Collection

2015 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University

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International Forum

twofold: the actual cost of a program and the perception that it is too expensive. Both issues need to be addressed. More scholarships and sponsored sources of funding, as well as a greater awareness of funding options, would very likely encourage and enable more students to go abroad. Higher education institutions also need to continue working to provide less expensive options and more financial assistance, or allow students to take advantage of other cost-effective options.” [2] “Curriculum: Study abroad is not currently considered an essential component of an undergraduate experience by many students, families and educators. In fact, it is often considered an “add-on” and not integrated within

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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International

the perception that it is too expensive. Both issues need to be addressed. More scholarships and sponsored sources of funding, as well as a greater awareness of funding options, would very likely encourage and enable more students to go abroad. Higher education institutions also need to continue working to provide less expensive options and more financial assistance, or allow students to take advantage of other cost-effective options.” [2] “Curriculum: Study abroad is not currently considered an essential component of an undergraduate experience by many students, families and educators. In fact, it is often considered an “add-on” and not integrated within the curriculum. Whether or not credits

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip S. Schmidt P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Christina Soontornvat, iFLY ; Stuart B Wallock

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #11792Teaching STEM Through an Indoor Skydiving Experience (Curriculum Ex-change)Dr. Philip S. Schmidt, University of Texas, Austin Philip Schmidt is the Donald J. Douglass Centennial Professor, Emeritus and University Distinguished Teaching Professor, Emeritus at the University of Texas at Austin, where he recently retired after 43 years on the faculty in Mechanical Engineering. He is a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engi- neers and a registered professional engineer. Dr. Schmidt received a BS in Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT and MS and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Stanford, the

Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Watson L. Vargas, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá; Oscar Alvarez P.E., Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá; Jorge Mario Gomez, Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá

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Chemical Engineering

the way the subject was presented but that they had indeed put in more hours than for any other subject.Conclusions and perspectivesThe Department of Chemical Engineering at Universidad de los Andes has begun the process ofincorporating an integrated framework for a multi-scale approach to product and process designin the curriculum, in the first exercise of its kind for any program in Colombia. The first stage ofimplementation into our curriculum was introduced in 2013 with the selection of two specificcourses for redesign, one at the undergraduate level (e.g., Mid-Program Project) and other at thegraduate level (e.g., Advanced Transport Phenomena), this process will continue in stages in theupcoming years with the redesign of our

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sunil Mehendale, Michigan Technological University; John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; Robert A. Marlor, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

andqualitative, not quantitative. With the goal of improving the teaching and learning of dynamics,we propose a three-year study incorporating the use of Dynamics simulations as well as physicalmanipulative models.Simulations (e.g., something similar to the “BEST” software described in [7], [8], [9], and [10])will be integrated into the curriculum in the first year to reduce the emphasis on a largelyintuitive understanding of Dynamics. Several different problem simulations, representing aselection of typical kinematics and kinetics problems for both particles and rigid bodies, will becompleted. These problems will be designed to enable the user to vary inputs to view a widevariety of configurations and behavior.In addition to the simulations