Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University; Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Bonnie Angelone, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

conditioner). With this in mind, we are beginning theimplementation of a novel, potentially transformative approach to integrating courseworkthrough five semesters of the core mechanical engineering curriculum.The centerpiece of this research is a long-term design/build/test project that will be developed bystudents over the course of five semesters. The project, a bench-scale hybrid powertrain, isimplemented in modules, so that parts of the project may be completed in disparate courses suchas Thermodynamics, System Dynamics and Control, and Fluid Mechanics. This paper describeseach module, and provides information on how the modules are integrated into a cohesivesystem at the end of the project.IntroductionThe authors have embarked upon a study

Conference Session

Advances in Communication Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Risa Robinson, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4526: A WORKSHOP TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION SKILLSFOR TEACHING ASSISTANTSDr. Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology Elizabeth A. DeBartolo is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She earned her B.S.E. at Duke University in 1994 and her Ph.D. at Purdue University in 2000. She works with students on assistive device design and determining mechani- cal properties of materials. DeBartolo serves on her college’s leadership teams for both multi-disciplinary capstone design and outreach program development.Prof. Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology Margaret B. Bailey, P.E., is a professor of mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey Samuel Frost, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

Identifying and Leveraging a DfXIdentifying and leveraging a DfX has three possible benefits. First, identifying a DfX that bestserves a given sector and corporation can be invaluable to an engineering designer or designfirm. The appropriate application of said DfX can provide a competitive edge to the firm whileproviding benefits to both the consumer and society[2]. Kimberly-Clark (K-C) is one firm that hasbenefitted from implementing DfE. In the mind of Ken Strassner, Vice President for GlobalEnvironmental, Safety, Regulatory, and Scientific Affairs[4]:“Design for the Environment will continue to be an important area of activity for Kimberly-Clarkbecause it can be a point of differentiation for us and can help deliver value for our business ...We

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Todd Holden, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Raul Armendariz Ph.D., Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Helio Takai, Brookhaven National Laboratory; Sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Dimitrios S. Kokkinos Ph.D., Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Regina Sullivan, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; George Tremberger Jr, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Paul J. Marchese, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; David H. Lieberman, Queensborough Community College, CUNY; Tak Cheung, Queensborough Community College, CUNY

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

detection of elementary particles. Takai is an Adjunct Professor at Stony Brook University.Dr. Sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College, CUNY Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY.Prof. Dimitrios S. Kokkinos Ph.D., Queensborough Community College, CUNY Dimitrios Kokkinos, Department of Physics, Queensborough Community College of CUNY, Bayside, NY 11364. Phone: 718-281-5708; Fax: 718-631-6608; Email: dkokkinos@qcc.cuny.edu. Professional Preparation: Graduate Center of the City University of New York, electrical engineering, Ph.D., 1984

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Erin Sprowl; Rui Pan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Carrie A. Wachter Morris, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning, and As- sistant Professor of engineering education and learning design and technology at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering learning, and the measurement and support of change of ”habits of mind,” particularly in regards to sustainability and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning of complexity

Conference Session

Advances in Communication Instruction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Bateman Newborg, University of Pittsburgh; Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-4231: CAN WE TALK? DISCERNING AND ENGAGING DIS-COURSE DIFFERENCES ACROSS DISCIPLINESMs. Beth Bateman Newborg, University of Pittsburgh Beth Bateman Newborg was one of the initiators of the University of Pittsburgh’s English/Freshman En- gineering Writing program, and has served as the Program’s Director for the past 10 years. Newborg also teaches the upper-level Communication Skills for Engineers course at Pitt’s Swanson School of Engi- neering and serves as the Outreach Director for Pitt’s Writing Center. Newborg has extensive experience as a teacher of professional writing and as a writing consultant in the technical, public policy, and legal fields. With more than 20 years experience in teaching and

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-3626: THE RESPONSE OF HIGHER AND TECHNOLOGICALEDUCATION TO CHANGING PATTERNS OF EMPLOYMENTDr. John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin John Heywood is Professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College, Dublin, and was formerly professor and Director of Teacher Education in the university. He holds an M.Sc. in engineering engineering education among his qualifications. He is a Fellow of ASEE and a Sen MIEEE. His interest in policy making was stimulated while he was Senior Research Fellow in higher technological education at Birmigham College of Advanced Technology in the 1960s. He has directed the research unit of an Irish Government Committe on School examinations, advised the U.K. Employment Department on the

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Barbara A. Heifferon, Louisiana State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

established the need to better prepareengineers to operate on the global stage. Also, many other publications, most notably theAccreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET), 4,5,6,7 have emphasized theimportance of improving communication skills of engineering students. At LSU, all three of Page 25.1445.2these needs have been acknowledged and addressed in the College of Engineering’s “Five-YearStrategic Plan: 2010-2015.” 8With these challenges in mind, our university developed a study-abroad program, EncounterEngineering in Europe (E3), in which students traveled to Germany in the summer of 2010 totour factories, plants, and universities, as

Conference Session

Design Cognition I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Rowsome, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Seamus Gordon, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Design in Engineering Education

which best facilitates transfer. Alsothere is a need to examine whether a student’s ability to transfer is innate or can be taught. Itis hoped that a pedagogical framework will stem from this study which will outline the keyapproach needed to teach transferable skills in the future.Bibliography1. Kolb, D.A. (1984) Experiential Learning: experience as the source of learning and development.2. Carty, A. and P. Phelan, The Nature and Provision of Technology Education. Journal of Technology Education, 2006. 18(1).3. Pink, D.H., A Whole New Mind: Why Right-Brainers Will Rule the Future. 2005, New York: Penguin Group.4. Williams, J., Engineering: good for Technology Education?, in PATT-22 Conference Delft

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Page 25.1502.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 YouTube: An Effective CAD Training Resource1. IntroductionThis paper is a continuation of my research in the area of web-based CAD training. Phase I(Ethicomp2008 conferencei) of my research was where I addressed the “Feasibility of Web-Based Training for CAD”. Phase II (Ethicomp2010 conferenceii) of my research was “Whatis Quality Web-Based CAD Training”. This paper is organized in the following order: 1.Introduction, 2. Overview of this Research, 3. Methodology, 4. Results/Data, 5.Conclusionand Future Direction followed by References. Section 2 (Overview of this Research)describes the main motivation behind my research.2. Overview

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl D. Sorensen, Brigham Young University; Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University; Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5186: EVALUATION OF DESIGN WORK AND THE ACHIEVE-MENT OF LEARNING OUTCOMES IN SENIOR CAPSTONE COURSESProf. Carl D. Sorensen, Brigham Young UniversityDr. Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University Robert H. Todd is a professor of mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University and the Founding Director of BYU’s capstone program Integrated Product and Process Design. Todd received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in mechanical engineering design, where he also received a postdoctoral fel- lowship, taught engineering courses, and served in department and college administration at BYU, Idaho (then Ricks College), before spending 10 years in industry in senior engineering and management posi- tions with both

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akim Faisal, 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

AC 2012-5480: USING ROBOTICS TO PROMOTE LEARNING IN ELE-MENTARY GRADESMr. Akim Faisal, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Akim Faisal is currently pursuing a master’s of science in mechanical engineering.Dr. Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University Vikram Kapila is a professor of mechanical engineering at NYU-Poly, where he directs an NSF-funded Web-enabled Mechatronics and Process Control Remote Laboratory, an NSF-funded Research Experi- ence for Teachers Site in Mechatronics, and an NSF funded GK-12 Fellows project. He has held visiting positions with the Air Force Research Laboratories in Dayton, Ohio. His research interests are in cooper- ative control, distributed spacecraft

Conference Session

Design Cognition I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5385: OBSERVATIONAL STUDY OF STUDENTS’ INDIVIDUALHEURISTICS WHEN SOLVING TECHNOLOGICAL PROBLEMSMr. Jonathan Gerard Spillane, University of LimerickDr. Niall Seery, University of LimerickMr. Donal Canty, University of LimerickDr. Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick Page 25.986.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Observational study of students’ individual heuristics when solving technological problemsAbstract:The overall aim of education is the development of creative, critical thinking and problem-solvingfuture citizens who will be able to positively contribute

Conference Session

Design Cognition II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shraddha Sangelkar, Texas A&M University, College Station; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University

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Design in Engineering Education

design product lines. Page 25.355.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Creating Actionfunction Diagrams for User Centric DesignIntroductionUsers are perhaps the most important aspect of consumer product design. There is a significantbody of research about the ways to measure and achieve user-friendliness in a product. Acustomer-driven approach to product design aims for greater user comfort and better productexperience. Design tools that keep the user in mind during early stages of design can greatlyimprove the usability of the end product.Systematically breaking down a product into

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Dixon, East Carolina University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3039: EXPERIENCING CAPSTONE DESIGN PROBLEM STATE-MENTSDr. Gene Dixon, East Carolina University Gene Dixon teaches aspiring engineers at the undergraduate level at East Carolina University. He has held positions in industry with Union Carbide, Chicago Bridge & Iron, E.I. DuPont & deNemours, West- inghouse Electric, CBS, Viacom, and Washington Group. He has spoken to more than 25,000 people as a corporate trainer, a teacher, and a motivational speaker. He received a Ph.D. in industrial and sys- tems engineering and engineering management from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a master’s of business administration from Nova Southeastern University, and a bachelor’s of science in materials

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robb E. Larson, Montana State University; David A. Miller, Montana State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4698: A CASE STUDY IN CAPSTONE ORGANIZATION FORCONTINUOUS DESIGN/BUILD PROJECTSProf. Robb E. Larson, Montana State University Robb Larson is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Department, in the College of Engineering at Montana State University. He has been with the department since 1993 and teaches the interdisciplinary ME/MET capstone course, as well as courses in alternative/renewable energy, instrumentation, and computer applications.Dr. David A. Miller, Montana State University David A Miller is Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Montana State University, Bozeman, Mont

Conference Session

Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna M. Riley, Smith College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

reproduction occurs. Amy Slaton’sgroundbreaking historical analysis of whiteness in U.S. engineering education reveals theinstitutional, cultural, political, social and economic forces at play in maintaining engineering asa white profession.33 She exposes in particular the racial biases inherent in “color blind”meritocratic policies as well as in liberal-minded reform efforts that stop short of real curricularor pedagogical change. Ethnographic and historical studies of masculinity34-36 similarly havesought to uncover the processes by which gender hierarchies are maintained in engineeringclassrooms and workplaces.sNew work by Julie Martin’s research group at Clemson University investigates the role of socialcapital in decision-making among under

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Engineering Education, 2012 Atlas Shrugged: Assessing Communication and Global Competence in a Technical Writing Course In Ayn Rand‘s dystopian novel Atlas Shrugged, two of the characters are at one pointdiscussing the legendary figure Atlas, who in mythology holds the world on his shoulders. Onecharacter asks the other what he would advise Atlas do with an increasingly heavy burden, andthat character indicates he would suggest Atlas shrug. The inference of course, is that shouldAtlas do so, the world would slide off his stalwart shoulders, sending every human being on itinto certain oblivion. It‘s a hyperbolic metaphor, but there are doubtless any number of collegeprofessors who feel a bit like Atlas these days

Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward James Christie; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard T. Buckley Ph.D., U.S. Air Force Academy; Devin A. Menefee, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kyle Kenneth Ziegler; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin

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Design in Engineering Education

leave projects overdue, over budget, and even ultimately fail to produce a successfulproduct. However, we believe that there are overarching factors in prototyping that can be Page 25.1091.3applied across all development endeavors, and that by keeping these factors in mind, engineerscan more efficiently and successfully bring products from concept to completion. It is the goalof this work to examine any current strategies and see where and why they fall short, as well asto present an initial attempt at a method to strategically approaching engineering prototyping.The Business ApproachWhile businesses recognize the importance of innovation, the

Conference Session

Design Cognition III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University; Douglas E. Oppliger, Michigan Technological University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4850: ON THE BENEFITS OF USING THE ENGINEERING DE-SIGN PROCESS TO FRAME PROJECT-BASED OUTREACH AND TORECRUIT SECONDARY STUDENTS TO STEM MAJORS AND STEMCAREERSDr. Jean-Celeste M. Kampe, Michigan Technological University Jean Kampe is currently Department Chair of engineering fundamentals at Michigan Technological Uni- versity, where she holds an Associate Professorship in the Department of Materials Science and Engi- neering. She received her Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Tech, M.Ch.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, and a B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michi- gan Tech. She was employed as a Research Engineer for five years at the Naval Research Laboratory in

Conference Session

Accreditation and Outcomes-based Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra A. Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Laurie A. Britt-Smith, University of Detroit Mercy

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

AC 2012-5416: ”WE’RE ALL IN THE SAME BOAT”: ACHIEVING ANINSTITUTIONAL CULTURE OF ASSESSMENTDr. Sandra A. Yost, University of Detroit Mercy Sandra A. Yost is a professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she is active in institutional and engineering program assessment. She teaches in the areas of design, E.E. fundamentals, linear systems theory, mechatronics, control systems, and signal processing. She is currently serving on the ASEE Board of Directors as the Vice President for External Relations.Dr. Laurie A. Britt-Smith, University of Detroit Mercy Laurie Britt-Smith is an Assistant Professor in the English Department at UDM. She is the Director of the writing

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5247: A NEW VISION FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN INSTRUC-TION: ON THE INNOVATIVE SIX COURSE DESIGN SEQUENCE OFJAMES MADISON UNIVERSITYDr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is an Associate Professor and founding faculty member in the School of Engineering, which is graduating its inaugural class May 2012, at James Madison University. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in engineering science and mechanics, an M.S. in engineering mechanics, and a Ph.D. in biomedical en- gineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service (NSF EFELTS project), understanding engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2012-3893: USING STORIES TO PROMOTE TECHNOLOGICAL LIT-ERACYDr. William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University William R. Loendorf is currently a Full Professor of engineering and design at Eastern Washington Uni- versity. He obtained his B.Sc. in engineering science at the University of Wisconsin, Parkside, M.S. in electrical engineering at Colorado State University, M.B.A. at the Lake Forest Graduate School of Management, and Ph.D. in engineering management at Walden University. He holds a Professional Engi- neer license and has 30 years of industrial experience as an Engineer or Engineering Manager at General Motors, Cadnetix, and Motorola. His interests include engineering management, technological

Conference Session

Design Cognition III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-4544: INOCULATING NOVICE SOFTWARE DESIGNERS WITHEXPERT DESIGN STRATEGIESDavid R. Wright, North Carolina State University David Wright earned his Ph.D. in computer science from North Carolina State University. He is currently a Research Associate in the Computer Science Department, overseeing the day-to-day operations of four different research projects. Wright has taught a variety of undergraduate courses at NCSU and other local institutions. His research interests include software design and engineering education, focusing on ways to help students think more like engineering professionals than students, as well as developing teaching and learning tools and strategies that help keep students interested in

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Architectural

AC 2012-3652: CULTURE REFLECTIONS EMBODIED IN MODERN AR-CHITECTURE: AN ANALYSIS SYMBOLIC MEANINGS OF CLASSICALCHINESE GARDEN DESIGN ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLESProf. Suining Ding, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Suining Ding is an Associate Professor at Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne. Her research interests include Digital 3D modeling, cross-cultural comparison of architecture, design methodology and design process, cognitive perceptions of interior space, and relationships of human behavior and environment. Page 25.373.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Eric Deemer Ph.D., Louisiana Tech University; Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, San Antonio, Texas (October 20, 2009)4. Tims, H., Nelson, J., Turner, G., Wooley, M., Nelson, M. (2010) “Building a collaborative K12 partnership,” Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education, Louisville, Kentucky (June 23, 2010)5. Bransford, J.D., Brown, A.L., & Cocking, R.R. (Eds.). (2000). How people learn, expanded edition: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington D.C: National Academy Press.6. CS Unplugged (2011). from www.csunplugged.org7. Holland, J. L. (1997). Making vocational choices: A theory of vocational personalities and work environments (3rd ed.). Odessa, FL: Psychological Assessment Resources.8. Glynn, S. M., & Koballa, T. R. (2006). Motivation to learn in college science

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle W. Y. Wei, San José State University; Patricia R Backer, San José State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San José State University; Andrew F. Wood, San José State University

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International

each year to meet global collaborators, competitors, and leaders through an intensely immersive learning experience that goes beyond classroom studies. Other programs reflecting Wei’s international reach include the college’s Poverty Alleviation/Service-Learning program and Engineers Without Borders. This global perspective is rooted in a vision of SJSU as a preeminent producer of forward-thinking problem-solvers. With this goal in mind, Wei has established the Silicon Valley Engineering Scholarship, a program that provides $5,000 of annual support for high-achieving students to pursue engineering careers. Wei is also a Principal Contributor to CSU (California State University) Engineering Academies, a statewide

Conference Session

Relevance of and Models for Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Huff, Purdue University; Dulcy M. Abraham, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

AC 2012-4167: ADAPTING CURRICULAR MODELS FOR LOCAL SERVICE-LEARNING TO INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITIESJames L. Huff, Purdue University James L. Huff is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University as well as the Assistant Education Administrator for EPICS. He earned his BS in Computer Engineering at Harding University and an MS in electrical and computer engineering at Purdue University. A member of the engineering faculty at Harding University, he is on an academic leave to pursue his Ph.D. in engineering education at Purdue University. His research interests include ethical reasoning and social responsibility in engineering, human-centered design learning and assessment, cross-cultural

Conference Session

The Role of Robotics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cher C. Hendricks, Georgia Institute of Technology; Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tamra Williams Ogletree, University of West Georgia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

expanded to include electrical and computer engineering as well. His teammate has multiple talents (a lot of accomplishments in music and business) but didn't realize that he would enjoy engineering. His experience with VEX has shown him how much “fun” engineering is and it has opened up this field as an area of interest to him.Most of the 37 interviewed Team Leaders also described experiences with their students thatindicated an increased interest in STEM areas due to VRC participation, usually in the area ofengineering. One coach explained, “About 60% [of our students] change their minds and want togo into STEM pathways…they get a much more in-depth view of [the kinds of] jobs [available tothem].”A Team Leader from a team

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation of K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Andy Luse, Iowa State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-3855: USING CONTENT ANALYSIS TO EVALUATE STUDENTINQUIRY-BASED LEARNING: THE CASE OF HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSPREPARING FOR A CYBER DEFENSE COMPETITIONDr. Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University Julie A. Rursch is currently is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. She will graduate with a degree in computer engineering with a focus on secure computing. Her research includes a unique approach to critical infrastructure modeling which provides emergency planners and first responders with resilient and flexible critical infrastructure evaluation in the face of non-recurrent, disruptive events. Her approach creates a new paradigm for modeling critical