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Research and Graduate Studies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Rachel A. Louis, Virginia Tech; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ida B. Ngambeki, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brook Sattler, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies

at Purdue University. Her research interests include vocational choice in engineering, human-artifact interaction, and engineering and public policy.Ms. Brook Sattler, University of Washington Brook Sattler is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington. Her dissertation focuses on mechanisms for supporting engineering student development, specifically self-authorship. Page 25.621.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Exploring the Reasons for Collaboration and Cooperation among Graduate Student

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Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

engage with these materials. It is primarily a call toconsider how students engage in their college experience, and to search for proper tools that canbe deployed to stimulate learning.In moving forward, there are numerous tools available to select from, including the modelspredicated on cooperation; i.e., working together to accomplish shared goals. Within cooperativeactivities, individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to them and also benefit all other groupmembers. (2, 3) Cooperative learning researchers and practitioners have shown that positive peerrelations are essential to success in college. The positive interpersonal relationships promotedthrough cooperative learning are regarded by most as crucial to today’s learning

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Professional Aspects of Graduate Engineering Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of South Carolina; Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

AnalysesChrisChris obtained his Ph.D. immediately after his bachelor’s degree. He interned with a largechemical company as an undergraduate and was able to rotate through different types ofpositions during his internships. His internships included research and development, end of lifemaintenance, and manufacturing. Through this experience he determined that he loved thedesign and concept phase. His research experience allowed him to be published as anundergraduate student. He also had the opportunity to attend conferences and talk to differentpeople. As he approached graduation, he was not sure if he wanted to go to graduate school, buthe applied and was accepted. He also applied for “real” jobs during this period. He decided togo to graduate school because

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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International

Students, until Brahmbhatt stumbled upon an opportunity to extend volunteerism internationally through the weServe Program. Brahmbhatt’s love for equipment repair came from a robotics hobby that was seeded in high school, but blossomed at Drexel University. Brahmbhatt’s former membership in Civil Air Patrol gave the drive to continue giving back to the community even years after the fact. The Drexel University weServe program was able to combine both passions into a single outlet activity which definitely changed Brahmbhatt’s life for the better.Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University Shirin Karsan graduated with a master’s of bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Bioethics. Her research

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2012 Northeast Section Meeting

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Keith M. Gardiner

IBM engineering workforce. Itwas soon recognized that these skills also needed promoting among engineering graduate programs, this lead to IBMgrants for the establishment of cross-disciplinary ‘Manufacturing Systems Engineering’ programs in Asia, Europeand the U.S. – these programs developed new courses and also adopted and adapted offerings from Colleges ofBusiness in collaboration with several disciplines in engineering [8].In parallel, by the nineties these initiatives promoting collaboration, communication, presentation and teamworkskills became widely employed in contests starting in middle schools with events like the Future City Competition,Mathcounts, Odyssey of the Mind, and science fairs etc. [9]. Similar competitions for university

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Danielle Dowling, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, M., Teaching Problem Solving Through Cooperative Grouping. Part 2: Designing Problems and Structuring Groups. American Journal of Physics, 1992. 60(7): p. 8.6. Kolodner, J.L., et al., Problem-Based Learning Meets Case-Based Reasoning in the Middle-School Science Classroom: Putting Learning by Design™ Into Practice. The Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2003. 12(4): p. 54.7. Lesh, R., and Harel, G., Problem Solving, Modeling, and Local Conceptual Development. Mathematical Thinking and Learning, 2003. 5(2/3): p. 33.8. Becker, H.J., Internet Use by Teachers: Conditions of Professional Use and Teacher-Directed Student Use, 1999, Center for Research on Information Technology and Organizations

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Professional Issues in Ethics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather E. Canary, University of Utah; Joseph R. Herkert, Arizona State University; Karin Ellison, Arizona State University; Jameson M. Wetmore, Arizona State University

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Engineering Ethics

macroethical topics: sustainability and military funding ofuniversity research. Discussion of real and hypothetical cases tied broad ethical considerations tocurrent concerns of scientists and helped students develop ethical reasoning skills.Students completed online modules, wrote brief case analyses prior to each classroom session,and actively participated in class discussions. In addition to the Collaborative InstitutionalTraining Initiative (CITI) Program online modules in the Responsible Conduct of Research forbiomedical researchers (https://www.citiprogram.org/), the students completed the SoutheastRegional Center of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infections' Online Training inEthical and Legal Issues in Biological Research (http

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Engineering Education for Modern Needs Part I: Non-traditional Learning Methods and Expanding Student Markets

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ioan Gelu Ionas, University of Missouri; Matthew A. Easter, University of Missouri; William H. Miller, University of Missouri, Columbia; Gayla M. Neumeyer, University of Missouri Research Reactor; Valerie Deitz Taylor, Center for Energy Workforce Development; Gwen K. Weakley, Kansas City Power & Light

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Continuing Professional Development

package it according to the specifications of this standard.Our research revealed that there are two categories of tools able to produce SCORM packages.One category is composed of applications that only package the content, leaving contentproduction to other applications (such as HTML editors, Adobe Flash, etc.). The second categorycovers the applications that serve a dual purpose, providing both means to create the content(e.g., editors) and the ability to package and export it to a SCO.Two objectives were considered when searching for available tools. First, we needed a tool thatwould help us bring the existing content online and allow us to create new content as wedeveloped the scenarios as well as collaborate among the design and development

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Educational Research and Methods

in engineering such aswomen and ethnic minority students. The authors suggest that future research should includethe re-development of the social engagement concept to reflect distinguishing characteristics ofengineering fields.Introduction During the last two decades, the retention and academic success of engineering studentshas emerged as a major topic for discussion among policy makers and researchers in highereducation. However, the current record of engineering student retention and graduation doesnot suggest a positive outlook. Based on the most recent U.S. Bureau of Labor Statisticsprojections 1, the demand for qualified engineering graduates will grow 11% between 2008 and2018, yet the number of engineering graduates remained

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Research on Engineering Design Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-3131: DO STUDENTS DREAM BEYOND LEDS? INNOVATIVEQUALITIES OF IDEAS GENERATED BY FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSNicholas D. Fila, Purdue University Nicholas D. Fila is a doctoral student and graduate research assistant in the School of Engineering Educa- tion at Purdue University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of Illinois. He has published conference papers on cooperative learning and team innovation. His research focuses on teamwork, innovation, and laboratory education.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Senay Purzer is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education and is the Director of Assessment Research for

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Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter H. Meckl, Purdue University; Marc H. Williams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Leah H. Jamieson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

longer remain as it has for essentially the past 40 Page 25.1233.2 years. The subjects of globalization, diversity, world cultures and languages, communication, leadership, and ethics must constitute a core component of the overall engineering education just as physics and mathematics do.” [3, p. 87]The important role that engineering education plays in preparing engineering graduates of thefuture is emphasized in several scholarly publications4, 5. In [4], the authors explore the currentstate of engineering education and provide recommendations for improvement. In particular,they emphasize the importance of giving students a

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith A. Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Raymond L. Price, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

Table 1, below, identifies each of the 9 dimensions of innovation and indicates the meanlevel of their perceived rating in the incubator. Mean ratings are noted along with a short Collaboration & Cooperation Permeable Boundaries Voluntary Participation Safe Supportive Environment Respect for Faculty Governance Experimentation & Evaluation Administrative & Departmental Support Entrepreneurial Student Involvement Multiple & Diverse Perspectives Strategic Partnerships Exploration & Risk-taking Transparent & Inclusive Processes Inspiring Leverage Research &

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

tools, the NEES REU students have multiplemechanisms to support their individual learning and peer-to-peer interactions. This paperdescribes the potential of these tools, then explores methods we have established to leveragethese tools to support collaboration and research productivity of NEES REU scholars.NEESacademy, the NEEShub portal for education, outreach, and training (EOT), aims to supportthe NEES vision of playing a significant role in educating and training the next generation ofearthquake-engineering researchers and practitioners. As such, NEESacademy is an advancedlearning cyberinfrastructure capable of engaging learners in activities related to earthquakeengineering and science that can achieve a range of standard learning

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

disclosures that resulted from previous years with contributions of previous participants can be an effective tool in highlighting the potential research impact. Service & Research Experience programs can be documented, high impact outreach and Outreach service activities for participating mentors. Collaborations Interactions among various mentors involved in the same project site focused on a common theme can result in future collaborations among mentors. Exploring Research experience programs also offer the mentors the chance to explore new Mentoring mentoring strategies or styles. If the style is successful, it can be generalized to a Strategies

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FPD II: Hands-on Curriculum in the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lacey Jane Bodnar, Texas A&M University; Magdalini Z. Lagoudas, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Q. Hodge, Texas A&M University; Travis Austin Smith, Engineering Student Services and Academic Programs; Jesus A. Orozco; Joshua Grant Corso; Cristian R. Sanchez; Jillian Kathleen Freise, Texas A&M ELLC Children's Museum; Hannah Ringler, Texas A&M University; Ivan Cortes, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

(ESSAP) at Texas A&M University (TAMU). She grad- uated from TAMU with a bachelor’s of science degree in mechanical engineering. While obtaining her degree, Hodge was involved with several community service activities such as the Boys & Girls Club of Bryan, Help One Student To Succeed (HOSTS), and Habitat for Humanity. Upon graduation with her bachelor’s degree, she began work with International Paper Company and became active with the local College Bound Academy as an instructor. While employed with International Paper, Jacqueline obtained her M.S.B..A from TAMU, Texarkana. After seven years of service in July 2004, she decided to resign her post at International Paper to pursue a master’s degree in

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University; Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology; Marvin I. Sarapin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3970: 3RS FOR ENGINEERING SCHOLARS: RESPONSIBILI-TIES, REPERCUSSIONS, AND REMEDIES ASSOCIATED WITH PRO-FESSIONAL PLAGIARISMMs. Susan H. Sarapin M.A., Purdue University Susan Sarapin is a doctoral candidate in Purdue University’s Brian Lamb School of Communication Divi- sion of Media, Technology, and Society. She studies the effects of TV viewing on the public’s perceptions of and attitudes toward crime, criminals, and the justice system. This extends to the exploration of persua- sion in the courtroom and the lay public’s understanding of scientific concepts, statistics, and techniques. Sarapin intends to combine teaching, research, mentoring undergraduate and graduate research, and con- sulting

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FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-year Programs Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeff M. Citty , University of Florida; Angela S. Lindner, University of Florida

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First-Year Programs

in 1998 in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. Since 1998, she has taught undergraduate- and graduate-level courses in green engineering and sustainability, life cycle assessment, environmental organic chemistry, groundwater restoration, and bioremediation. Her students are currently pursuing research projects in bioremediation and sustainable engineering, both ar- eas in which she is active internationally. She currently serves as the Chair of the Advisory Committee of the Center for Sustainable Engineering, a consortium composed of Carnegie Mellon University, Arizona State University, and University of Texas. Among her many activities in EES, she has served on the Cur- riculum Committee

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The Best of Design in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; James J. Pembridge, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3761: CAPSTONE DESIGN FACULTY MOTIVATION: MOTIVA-TIONAL FACTORS FOR TEACHING THE CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEAND MOTIVATIONAL INFLUENCES ON TEACHING APPROACHESCory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech Cory A. Hixson is a graduate student in engineering education at Virginia Tech. Previous experience is in audio/visual engineering and K-12 math/science education. His research interests are in faculty motiva- tion, entrepreneurship, design education, K-12 engineering/STEM education, and research to practice in engineering educationDr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center

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The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Igel, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

interests include cooperative control of multi-agent systems, flocking, and shoaling behavior in live animals, and distributed consensus algorithms analysis and computation.Mr. Ronald Leonel Poveda, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Ronald Poveda received a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering, summa cum laude, from NYU-Poly in 2009. Upon graduation, he started research for a Ph.D. degree in mechanical engineering in the Composite Materials and Mechanics Lab. He is currently serving as a teaching Fellow at the Mott Hall Bridges Academy under NYU-Poly’s GK-12 program funded by NSF and CBSI consortium of donors. In the summer of 2008, he held a mechanical engineering internship position with Motorola, Inc

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Colin J. Neill, Pennsylvania State University; Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Raghvinder S. Sangwan, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

the individuals on the team, where abenefit could be learning for example. Our results, however, do not support the hypothesis thatthe guidelines that facilitate effective student teams also improve individual team memberlearning.IntroductionSoftware engineering projects at anything other than the smallest scales involve teams ofengineers. It is not surprising then, that courses in software engineering often include group andteam projects as part of both the students’ learning and their assessment. An informal survey ofthe courses in our own graduate software engineering program revealed that over half includegroup projects that contribute significantly (30% or more) to a student’s final grade. This isapparently in line with other engineering

Conference Session

Middle School Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr., University of Texas, Austin ; Austin B. Talley P.E., University of Texas, Austin ; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

representations to support conceptual design, design for manufacture and assembly, and design retrieval; developing computational representations and tools to support exploration of very complex engineering design spaces; research in solid freeform fabrication, including geometric processing, control, design tools, manufacturing applications; and design and development of energy harvesting systems. Crawford is co-founder of the DTEACh program, a Design Technology program for K-12, and is active on the faculty of the UTeachEngineering program that seeks to educate teachers of high school engineering.Dr. Christina Kay White, University of Texas, AustinDr. Chandra L. Muller, University of Texas, Austin Chandra Muller is

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Minorities in Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Jianjun Yin, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

can be connected with my current idea or solution?” for guiding the generation of new solutions or ideas for generation of ideas ; Elaboration prompts are designed to activate strategies and help students elaborate and articulate their thinking and reasoning process, such as “How can I develop and expand this idea by both using my existing knowledge and understanding or researching more information?” for exploration of more idea or solutions; and Reflective prompts are intended to serve as cues to provoke students’ reflections and elicit self-evaluation on what happen in the past, such as “What did I leads me successfully to the right solution and how can I apply this into other similar

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STS Perspectives on Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

recent incidents in which a graduate student expressed some concern about undue influenceon the direction of their theses. Given that there was already a standing faculty Committee on theGraduate School, chaired by John Bunker, Lewis’ committee tasked Bunker with a fullassessment of the situation and the associated “dangers” of sponsored research.36Seeking to properly assess the situation, Bunker called a meeting of the directors of some of thelargest MIT laboratories. Given the rumors that began circulating, these directors arrived to themeeting feeling that they had been called to the carpet. Wishing for a positive affirmation of theirwork, they pressed the Committee to acknowledge that sponsored research stood at the heart ofwhat was

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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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

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Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

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Civil Engineering

this, do not be judgmental of anything.If it “appears” it gets mapped.By the way, draw by hand, don’t use software. Hand drawing is uninhibited, will enhancespontaneity, and engages the right hemisphere of your brain.26 As shown in Figure 5,mind mapping identified five problem areas and elaborated on each of them. As soon as Page 25.55.13the mind map was finished, the group turned to a discussion of possible solutions. Thepremise of this exercise is that a problem well-defined is half solved.Clearly, this tool can be used in a variety of situations. For example, using mindmapping, a team of graduate students identified 14 potential uses, in addition

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

New and Innovative Ideas

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida, St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Columbia University; Peiyi Lin, Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin, University of Birmingham; James S. Bonner, Clarkson University; William David Kirkey, Clarkson University; Temitope Ojo, Clarkson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Associates.[8] Mishra, P., Koehler, M. “Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge: A Framework for TeacherKnowledge”. Teachers College Record. Vol. 108, Number 6, June 2006, pp. 1017-1054[9] Blumenfeld, Marx, Soloway & Krajcik. (1996). Learning with peers: From small group cooperation tocollaborative communities. Educational Researcher, 25(8), pp.37-40.[10] Dewey, J. (1934). Art as experience. New York: Pedigree.[11] Papert, S. (1991). Situating Constructionism. Constructionism, eds. Idit Harel and Seymour Papert.[12] Khardon, R., Roth, D. (1997) Learning to Reason. Journal of the ACM (JACM), Volume 44, Issue 5(September 1997) , pgs: 697 – 725.[13] Roup, R. R., Gal, S., Drayton, B., & (Eds.), M. P. (1992). LabNet: Toward a community of

Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Shapcott, Arizona State University; Katherine G. Nelson, Arizona State University; Jenefer Husman, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

energytechnologies.8 PV is a rising field in engineering, having an average growth of 40% per year overthe last twenty years.9 Among other skills, the field requires an understanding of electricalengineering, materials engineering, semiconductor physics, and sustainability. Great strides are being taken in PV engineering to remove barriers of participation andencourage the cooperation of others in related engineering fields.10 For example, curricularefforts are underway to enhance the interdisciplinary nature of PV, aid students in their learningof PV and increase their persistence in the field.6 To facilitate these efforts, engineeringeducators are starting to identify misconceptions inherent in learning PV, enhance educationaltechnology resources

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Mark Owen Lords, Brigham Young University; Brian Charles Capt, Brigham Youmg University

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International

intention of fostering“additional academic and scholarly collaboration in teaching, research, exchanges and otherprograms of study.” The memorandum was established with “mutual equality and the reciprocityof benefits” in mind.The memorandum of understanding between Brigham Young University and INTEC formallyacknowledges the commitment of both institutions to continue to grow this experience. Keypoints within the memorandum include facilitating international study abroad opportunities forundergraduate and graduate students, exploring opportunities to cooperate in various academic,research, and scholarly endeavors, exchanging information regarding relevant scholarly andcommunity based initiatives, and conducting educational and research activities

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

opportunities to assist theirdevelopment when these arise. A caring faculty can assist in bringing students closertogether through formation of learning partnerships, peer teaching, and sharing data andinformation with one another. It has been astonishing to see how working in collaborativedissertation groups has affected students. Long after their graduation, students recall themost significant aspect of their graduate program being the interpersonal learning and thedevelopment of collaborative sensitivity and mutual understanding among groupmembers. Learning how to acknowledge differences, arrive at consensus, set limits, andadminister fair sanctions to non-cooperative members are remembered and spoken of asmore memorable than either the formal focus