Conference Session

Division for Experimentation & Lab-oriented Studies Technical Session 5

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Arash Mahboobin, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #21097Student Reflections on Experiences Gained from an Open-ended Problem-solving Bio-signals LaboratoryDr. Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Renee Clark serves as research assistant professor focusing on assessment and evaluation within the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and its Engineering Education Research Center (EERC), where her interests center on active and experiential learning. She has 25 years of experi- ence as an engineer and analyst, having worked most recently for Walgreens and General Motors/Delphi Automotive in the areas of data analysis, IT, and manufacturing

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahaa Mayeesha Ahmed, Rowan University ; Melanie Basantis, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #24862Board 135: Reflecting on 20 Years of the Attracting Women into Engineering(AWE) WorkshopMiss Mahaa Mayeesha Ahmed, Rowan University Mahaa Ahmed is currently a senior at Rowan University in Glassboro, NJ studying Biological Sciences and Philosophy and Religion Studies with a minor in Dance. She is a student worker in the Outreach Office of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering and helps coordinate K-12 STEM programs during the academic year as well as STEM camps during the summer. She will be pursuing a MS in Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health upon graduation.Ms. Melanie

Conference Session

Ethical Reasoning and Responsibility

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin L. Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jonathan Beever, University of Central Florida; Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #17414Assessing a Scaffolded, Interactive, and Reflective Analysis Framework forDeveloping Ethical Reasoning in Engineering StudentsDr. Lorraine G. Kisselburgh, Purdue University, West Lafayette Lorraine Kisselburgh (Ph.D., Purdue University) examines organizing and communicative practices in sociotechnical contexts, particularly collaboration in engineering design teams, spatial and material in- fluences on organizing, and gendered practices in technological settings. She has backgrounds in com- munication, human performance, and computer science, and over twenty years experience designing and supporting

Conference Session

Effective Use of Technology in Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Virginia Gutierrez, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM); Frida Diaz Barriga, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM); Nelly Ramirez-Corona, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #16805Personal Learning Environments: Analysis of Learning Processes, Reflection,and Identity in an Academic ContextMiss Judith Virginia Gutierrez, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) PhD. Science, Engineering and Technology Education. Postdoctoral Fellow at Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico.Dr. Frida Diaz Barriga, National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) The Mexican researcher and teacher Frida D´ıaz Barriga Arceo serves at the Faculty of Psychology of the National Autonomous University of Mexico. Her academic career includes a degree in Psychology, Mas- ter’s degree in Educational

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Goswami, North Dakota State University; Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

ofinspections in software industry (i.e. to save rework cost, effort, and time), academia should alsoprioritize training students with early quality assurance skills (i.e. inspections) during SDLC.Therefore, this research reports the results from a practical training experience to help studentsimprove their understanding of inspection which in turn, would improve their inspectionperformance. This paper presents results of an academic study on the effect of reflection(training) technique on thirteen graduate and twenty-six undergraduate students on theirinspection performance. The participants individually inspected two different requirementdocuments using fault-checklist method and recorded faults pre and post reflection. We analyzedthe impact of

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Dringenberg, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mel Chua, Purdue University

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New Engineering Educators

Paper ID #8774What Can Reflections From an ”Innovation in Engineering Education” Work-shop Teach New Faculty?Emily Dringenberg, Purdue University, West Lafayette Emily Dringenberg is an NSF-funded PhD student in Engineering Education at Purdue University with a background in Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. Her interests include qualitatively exploring the experience of engineering students, impacts of personal epistemology, and curriculum and pedagogical design. She also enjoys engaging with engineering outreach.Mel Chua, Purdue University Mel Chua is a contagiously enthusiastic hacker, writer, and educator with over

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10480When Engineering Meets Self and Society: Students Reflect on the Integra-tion of Engineering and Liberal EducationXiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Xiaofeng Tang is a PhD candidate in the Department of Science and Technology Studies at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Page 24.1374.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 When Engineering Meets Self and Society: Students Reflect on the Integration of Engineering and Liberal EducationIntroductionA

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Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 1)

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Bethke Wendell, University of Massachusetts Boston; Christopher George Wright, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Patricia C Paugh, University of Massachusetts Boston

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #13735Urban elementary school students’ reflective decision-making during formalengineering learning experiences (Fundamental)Dr. Kristen Bethke Wendell, University of Massachusetts BostonDr. Christopher George Wright, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Dr. Wright is an Assistant Professor of STEM Education in the Department of Theory & Practice in Teacher Education at the University of Tennessee.Dr. Patricia C Paugh, University of Massachusetts Boston Page 26.1636.1 c American Society for

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Parijata Prabhakara, Michigan Technological University ; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

water, sanitation, and hygiene volunteer in Molinopampa, Amazonas, Per´u.Dr. Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University Page 26.1324.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Reflection and Evaluation Data from e-Learning Modules on Learning Styles and MotivationAbstractTwo e-learning modules on learning styles and motivation have been developed to help createindependent lifelong learners. The modules have been administered to approximately 450undergraduate mechanical engineering students over the past two years (since 2012). A total of9,235 explanatory

Conference Session

Cultivating Engineering Scholarship and Research Mindsets Among URM Students

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sedig Salem Agili, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Linda M. Null, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Janice E. Smith, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sofia M. Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

, Harrisburg Sofia Vidalis is an associate professor in the Department of Civil Engineering/Structural Design and Con- Page 26.1325.1 struction Engineering Technology at Penn State Harrisburg. She received her Ph.D., Masters, and Bach- elors in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida. She has worked at Florida Design Consultants as a Transportation Engineer. She is an active national and local member of American Society of Civil Engineers and American Society of Engineering Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Reflections on

Conference Session

The Philosophy of Engineering and Technological Literacy

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #11681Applications of Reflective Thinking Exercises in both Technological Literacyand Standard Engineering CoursesDr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He is also an active collaborator and participant in the department of Industrial Design. He has been working on better understanding of students’ learning and issues of technological and engineering philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: It's All About Teams and Teamwork

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nick Tatar, Olin College of Engineering; Kevin A. Nguyen, Texas Tech University; Chris Gewirtz, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #12234Assessing first-year students’ ability to critically reflect and build on theirteam experiencesDr. Nick Tatar, Olin College of Engineering Nick Tatar, Associate Dean of Student Affairs and Instructor of Education: Dr. Tatar received his PhD from the University of New Hampshire where he focused on student learning and student motivation dur- ing the high school to college transition. He initiated and developed a first-year seminar course at Olin College, a course that focuses on working in teams, diversity, and self-directed learning. He enjoys collab- orating with other faculty members in the classroom and

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Student Reflection, Self-Perception, Misconceptions, and Uncertainty

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #16801Impromptu Reflection as a Means for Self-Assessment of Design ThinkingSkillsMiss Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette Avneet is a doctoral student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests include K-12 education and first year engineering in the light of the engineering design process, and inclusion of digital fabrication labs into classrooms. Her current work at the FACE lab is on the use of classroom Makerspaces for an interest-based framework of engineering design. She is also inter- ested in cross-cultural work in engineering education to promote

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #15129Prediction and Reflection Activities in a Chemical Engineering Course: Fun-damentals of Heat and Mass TransferDr. Heather C. S. Chenette, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Heather Chenette is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Tech- nology. Her professional interests include enhancing student learning in the classroom and creating op- portunities for students to learn about membrane materials and bioseparation processes through research experiences.Dr. Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology c American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Prabhu Gaunkar, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #23366Improvements in Undergraduate Electromagnetism Courses by DesigningExperiences of Inquiry and ReflectionMiss Neelam Prabhu Gaunkar, Iowa State UniversityDr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina is with the department of Industrial Design and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State University. He has been working on better understanding of students’ learning and aspects of tech- nological and engineering philosophy and literacy. In particular how such literacy and competency are reflected in curricular and student activities. His interests also include Design and Engineering, the human side

Conference Session

Undergraduate Peer Educators: Mentoring, Observing, Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Catherine Anne Hubka, University of New Mexico; Eva Chi, University of New Mexico

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ASEE Board of Directors

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #23301Peer Review and Reflection in Engineering Labs: Writing to Learn and Learn-ing to WriteDr. Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico Dr. Vanessa Svihla is a learning scientist and assistant professor at the University of New Mexico in the Organization, Information & Learning Sciences program, and in the Chemical & Biological Engineering Department. She served as Co-PI on an NSF RET Grant and a USDA NIFA grant, and is currently co-PI on three NSF-funded projects in engineering and computer science education, including a Revolutioniz- ing Engineering Departments project. She was selected as a

Conference Session

Experiences of Multidisciplinary Engineering Students

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta; Mehwish Butt, University of Alberta; Jason P. Carey, University of Alberta; Ahmed Jawad Qureshi, University of Alberta

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #25333Alumni Feedback and Reflections on Industrial Demands and Transdisci-plinary Engineering Design EducationMs. Alyona Sharunova, University of Alberta Alyona Sharunova, BSc., is an Education Consultant at the Faculty of Engineering and a former Research Assistant at the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Alberta. Her background is in Psychology, Design, and Educational Development. The scope of her work lies in Transdisciplinary Engi- neering Education, Design Processes, Teaching and Learning Methodologies, Cognitive and Educational Psychology, and Curriculum Design and Enhancement.Miss

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Samuel J. Dickerson, University of Pittsburgh

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #21319The Use of SPICE Simulation to Promote Reflection and Metacognition in aMicroelectronics CourseDr. Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh Renee M. Clark serves as research assistant professor focusing on assessment and evaluation within the University of Pittsburgh’s Swanson School of Engineering and its Engineering Education Research Center (EERC), where her interests center on active and experiential learning. She has 25 years of experience as an engineer and analyst, having worked most recently for Walgreens and General Motors/Delphi Automo- tive in the areas of data analysis, IT, and manufacturing

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Goncher, Charles Sturt University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #23150Utilizing Reflective Practice to Develop Agency in Goal Setting and Achieve-ment in Workplace Learning EnvironmentsDr. Andrea Goncher, Charles Sturt University Andrea Goncher is a lecturer in Civil System Engineering at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst, Aus- tralia. Her research interests include text analytics, international higher education, and engineering design education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Utilizing Reflective Practice to Develop Agency in Goal Setting and Achievement in Workplace Learning EnvironmentsIntroductionMisalignment

Collection

2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

Authors

Natasha Mallette P.E., Oregon State University; Jennifer C Mallette, Boise State University

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

thinking skills of participants. We havegathered preliminary results based on a pre-post self-assessment of the information literacycourse (Course 1) and the writing course (Course 2). Students provided self-assessment of CTskills at the beginning of the course (pre-course assessment), and at the end of the course (post-course assessment). Students also provided a retrospective pre-test score, where they were askedto self-assess CT skills by reflecting back on their level of skill prior to taking the course.Students in Course 2 provided self-assessment of CT skills at the end of the course through aretrospective pre-test and a post-test. Matched sample T-tests were conducted to determinewhether there was a difference in students’ post-test skill

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Sarah Hoyt, Arizona State University

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Materials

Paper ID #29682Enhancing Instruction by Uncovering Instructor Blind Spots from MuddiestPoint Reflections in Introductory Materials ClassesProf. Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: First-year Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Courtney A. Lemasney, Rowan University; Hayley M. Shuster, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation, First-Year Programs

Paper ID #28530First-Year Engineering Students’ Interpretation of Curiosity in theEntrepreneurial Mindset Through Reflective PracticeCourtney A. LeMasney, Rowan University Courtney LeMasney is a second-year undergraduate at Rowan University pursuing a B.S. in Chemical En- gineering. During her time there, she has been awarded the Kupersmith and John D Cook III scholarship awards, and has expressed increased interest in fire protection and materials engineering.Hayley M. Shuster, Rowan University Hayley Shuster is a sophomore engineering student pursuing a B.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing at Rowan University. She

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering and Liberal Arts

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #31562Fostering Reflective Habits and Skills in Graduate Engineering Educationvia the Arts and HumanitiesDr. Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University Having completed his Ph.D. through the University of Washington’s interdisciplinary Individual Ph.D. Program (see bit.ly/uwiphd), Ryan is now a Postdoctoral Research Associate at Texas Tech University. He currently facilitates an interdisciplinary project entitled ”Developing Reflective Engineers through Artful Methods.” His scholarly interests include both teaching and research in engineering education, arts & humanities in engineering, interdisciplinary

Collection

2020 Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference

Authors

Abigail R Brown; Barbara Cerefin, Rowan University; Lauren Gallo, Rowan University; Sarah Ramsey, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University

Paper ID #31997How First-Year Students’ Reflections on Themselves as Learners ChangeOver TimeAbigail R Brown, Abigail Brown is pursuing a B.S. in Chemical Engineering with an Honors concentration at Rowan Uni- versity. Her current research focuses on the use of reflection in engineering education. She is active in the Rowan community as a member of SWE and AIChE as well as underclassmen mentoring programs.Barbara Cerefin, Rowan University Barbara Cerefin is a senior chemical engineering major at Rowan University in Glassboro, New Jersey. She is currently researching how first-year engineering students view themselves as

Conference Session

Design Projects

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marjan Eggermont, University of Calgary; Bob Brennan, University of Calgary; Theodor Freiheit, University of Calgary

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1142: EXPERIENCE AND REFLECTION ON AN INQUIRY ANDBLENDED LEARNING MODULE FOR SENIOR ENGINEERING DESIGNMarjan Eggermont, University of CalgaryBob Brennan, University of CalgaryTheodor Freiheit, University of Calgary Page 12.710.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Experience and reflection on an inquiry and blended learning module for senior engineering designOur full-year capstone design course, “Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering DesignMethodology and Application”, provides students with an opportunity to learn basic knowledgeand concepts through lectures and tutorials on a variety of subjects important to the designprocess

Conference Session

Engineering Economy -- The Introductory Course

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Hartman, University of Florida

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Engineering Economy

AC 2008-267: DOES CLASS SIZE MATTER? REFLECTIONS ON TEACHINGENGINEERING ECONOMY TO SMALL AND LARGE CLASSESJoseph Hartman, University of Florida Joseph Hartman received his PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1996. He has served as Director of the Engineering Economy Division of ASEE and is currently Editor of The Engineering Economist. Page 13.449.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Does Class Size Matter? Reflections on Teaching Engineering Economy to Small and Large ClassesAbstractHaving recently transitioned from a small, private university

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin Wilhelm, University of Virginia; Benjamin Kidd, University of Virginia; P. Paxton Marshall, University of Virginia

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First-Year Programs

2006-1362: THE SHOW MUST GO ON - REFLECTIONS ON THE PURSUIT OFENGINEERING THROUGH INTER-DISCIPLINARY DESIGN CHALLENGESBenjamin Kidd, University of Virginia Benjamin holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering, also from the University of Virginia. His current research involves a project called "ecoMOD", a collaborative effort between the University's Engineering and Architecture schools to design and build energy efficient affordable housing. Benjamin is also the recipient of the 2004-2005 Outstanding GTA Award for the Electrical Engineering Department, and a recipient of the All-University Teaching Assistant Award. His interests include Amateur Radio (Call sign KG4EIF), stage lighting, pyrotechnics

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Rusek, Oakland University; Barbara Oakley, Oakland University

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Electrical and Computer

the Naim and Ferial Kheir Teaching Award. Page 12.567.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Easy-to-Do Transmission Line Demonstrations of Sinusoidal Standing Waves and Transient Pulse Reflections AbstractJunior, senior, and graduate level courses in electromagnetics often cover issues related tosinusoidal standing waves and transient pulses on transmission lines. This information isimportant for students because a theoretical understanding of such phenomena provides aconcrete foundation for later study involving the general propagation of electromagneticfields, and

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Solomon Eisenberg, Boston University; Jo-Ann Murray, Boston University; Urbain DeWinter, Boston University

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International

AC 2007-402: ASSESSMENT OF AN ENGINEERING STUDY ABROADPROGRAM: REFLECTIONS FROM THE FIRST 124 STUDENTS (2001 - 2006)Solomon Eisenberg, Boston University Solomon Eisenberg is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at the Boston University College of Engineering (since 1998) and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He received the SB, SM and ScD degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT, and joined the faculty at BU in 1983. He was a 1987 recipient of an NSF PYI Award, and received the Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching from BU in 1990. He served as Dean ad interim of the Boston University College of Engineering for the 2005/06 academic year.Jo-Ann Murray, Boston