Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the instructor. At the end of theclass period, additional questions that require simple calculations are given to the students.Consequently, students getting C or better grades were 92.6% using such new approachcompared to 59.2% in a simultaneously taught traditional Statics course9. Being aware of theseinterventions in Statics courses at different institutions, this project presents a description ofonline formative assessments to integrate knowledge and recitation sessions developed for theStatics courses which are expected to enhance traditional face-to-face Statics instruction.Statics Course Difficulties and Opportunities Figure 1 indicates the main topics that are associated with student learning outcomes in theStatics course in the

Conference Session

Software Engineering Topics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Eric Wong, University of Texas, Dallas

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

before graduation. Page 25.754.2Another argument is that undergraduate SE programs, following the SWEBOK5, or theundergraduate SE curriculum recommended by the ACM and the IEEE Computer Society4,generally do teach software testing. However, we must recognize two important facts: (1) mostuniversities and colleges only offer undergraduate degrees in CS, not SE, and (2) for the majorityof software engineers, if they have a Bachelor’s degree, it is most likely in CS rather than in SE.Besides, although some aspects of software testing may be covered, the actual application oftesting practices is not explored in-depth during the undergraduate

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Briana B. Morrison, Southern Polytechnic State University; Fong K. Mak, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

ithas been adopted and modified by other programs and institutions, and recommendationsregarding its future use.1. Origins of the Faculty Course Assessment ReportIt is often said that necessity is the mother of invention; the Faculty Course Assessment Reportdocument was developed under such circumstances. During the 2001-2002 academic year, boththe computer engineering and electrical engineering programs housed within the Electrical &Computer Engineering and Computer Science (ECCS) Department at Ohio Northern University(ONU) were preparing for an ABET accreditation visit under the then-new “EC 2000” guidelines Page 25.755.2requiring programs

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Student

strengthened and developedthroughout my graduate program. These critical perspectives challenged my assumptions and Page 25.756.2caused me to question the purpose of my actions. Through analysis of my personal memoriesand reflection entries, I have organized my critical perspectives into four categories: 1. Challenges in Undergraduate Engineering 2. Other Opportunities 3. My Graduate Degree Program 4. Benefit for Employers, Benefit for MyselfChallenges in Undergraduate EngineeringI realize that during my undergraduate years, I was a passive stakeholder in my education—Iallowed the curriculum of the school to act on me. A personal

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

teamwork or design skillsor fundamentals rather than understanding these skills in relation to one another. This paperexamines the E2020 suite of knowledge and skills to 1) determine whether there are engineeringseniors who score highly on all outcomes, and 2) develop and compare profiles of studentswithin an outcomes-based typology for two engineering disciplines.E2020 Learning OutcomesThe E2020 outcomes include a variety of learning goals for graduates, including areas such asbasic engineering and design, professional skills, contextual competence, and interdisciplinaryskills1. Assessment of many of these outcomes poses a challenge, as there are no standardizedtests available for evaluating student knowledge in many areas, and for some skills

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph C. Hartman, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

thismaterial can be covered in a large-class setting, including how it can be examined. Our datasuggests that spreadsheets must be incorporated into quizzes and or examinations in order toassess student abilities in these areas. Thus, while our teaching has evolved to includespreadsheets, so must our examination procedures.IntroductionCapital investments require analyses by engineers with tools and insight into whether theinvestment is sound. The field of engineering economy provides these tools. In order to make asound decision, a three-phase approach to evaluate the risk of a project is necessary: 1. Identify the risk, or risks, of an investment project. 2. Analyze the identified risk(s) of the project. 3. Assess how the identified risks

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Samuel Holton Lee, University of California, San Diego; Jacqueline Linh Le, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, 2012 Incorporating Clickers and Peer Instruction into Large Structural Engineering ClassroomsAbstract Interaction and feedback are particularly challenging in large lecture environments,where class size limits student-faculty interaction. Clickers can be used to ensure studentsunderstand fundamental concepts by providing instant feedback to the instructor about studentknowledge gaps or misconceptions [1]. The use of clickers also helps maintain students’motivation and engagement in what’s going on in class, and provides an opportunity for PeerInstruction (PI). Clickers have been used since the 1980’s in many science and humanitiescourses such as physics, biology, chemistry, history

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

just as our challenges are interrelated, so too are our opportunities for the future.”With this in mind, our state applied for and received an award from The Race To the Top fund,and our state’s STEM task force made the following recommendations: 1. Align P-12 STEM curriculum with college requirements and workplace expectations in order to prepare ALL students for postsecondary success. 2. Triple the number of teachers in STEM shortage areas who are prepared in Maryland programs, increase their five-year retention rate from an estimated 50% to 75% and enhance the STEM preparation and aptitudes for elementary and early childhood teachers. 3. Ensure that all P-20 mathematics and science teachers have the knowledge

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A. Holt, Purdue University; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Construction

market for homebuilding industry professionals has also followedsuit. As a result, the market for construction management (CM) graduates seeking jobs inresidential construction has been competitive. Obtaining professional designations is oneextracurricular activity that may “exhibit a strong, positive association with recruiters’employability ratings” [1].In today’s tight job market, a professional designation may not only help set a college graduateapart from their peers, but it may also keep their education current. “Trends in the construction Page 25.761.2industry are constantly shaping and changing what construction management programs

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges I: Novel Approaches to Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet L. de Grazia, University of Colorado, Boulder; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado, Boulder; Garret Nicodemus, University of Colorado, Boulder; Will Medlin, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

and enhancing the effect of the learning experience.1. J. Bergmann, A. Sams, The Flipped Classroom Blog, http://blendedclassroom.blogspot.com/2. J. Bergmann, A. Sams, Remixing the Chemistry Class, Learning and Leading with Technology 1, 22 - 27 (2008).3. J. Sweller, J.J.G. van Merrienboer, F.G.W.S. Paas, Cognitive Architecture and Instructional Design, Ed. Psych.Rev., 10, 251-296 (1998)4. R.C. Clark, Leveraging multi-media for learning: Use instructional methods proven to align with natural learningprocesses, Adobe Systems Inc. White Paper (2007)5. R.C. Clark, R.E. Mayer, e-Learning and the Science of Instruction: Proven Guidelines for Consumers andDesigners of Multimedia Learning, John Wiley and Sons, San Francisco (2011)6. D.A. Muller

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harovel G. Wheat, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Materials

environment; it returns the metal to its combined state [1]. Corrosion may be morebroadly defined as the destruction or deterioration of a material because of reactions with itsenvironment.The overall objective in this course was to incorporate sustainable engineering into the corrosionengineering/corrosion course. Secondary goals included creating awareness of professional andcontemporary issues in engineering practice. The central theme was based on identifying ways inwhich we can use the earth’s resources more efficiently, produce less waste, and at the same timecontinue to provide the necessary goods and services for a growing global population. The focuswas on creating awareness about sustainability issues in every aspect of corrosion

Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York; Joseph Barba, City College of the City University of New York; Margaret Krudysz, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie D. Walser, City College of the City University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

-yearretention + graduation rate of 20.2%. Had the current admission criterion been applied at thetime, 42 out of 123 (35.0%) would have graduated, with 1.6% still enrolled after six years. The6-year retention + graduation rate would have been 36.6%. This would have meant an increaseof 16.4%.Table 1. shows the retention and cumulative graduation rates for the cohort fall 1999 and thecohorts fall 2004 through fall 2010, with the shaded area indicating the cohorts falling under theold freshmen admissions criterion. The fall 1999 cohort contains a number of special programstudents who typically do not fulfill the regular admissions criteria and a number of freshmen

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of what the students accomplished will be given as well.IntroductionThe Rochester Institute of Technology (or RIT), founded in 1829, is primarily a technicalinstitute located in Rochester, New York. The institute also has international campuses inEastern Europe and Dubai. Currently the student body comprises 14,753 undergraduates and2,899 graduates for a total of 17,652. Within this 17,652, there are 11,761 males and 5,891females. Simple math shows the ratio of males to females is 2:1. RIT has also a little over 2000students that fall into underrepresented groups. Nationally, there are many efforts underway toincrease underrepresented students at colleges and university. This also includes females. Thereis also a national effort to increase

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Mark Jansson P.E., Bucknell University; David Kelley, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

captured screenimages from test equipment; and interpret the results gathered by the team during the lab session.The lab notebooks were expected to meet standards that closely approximate those found inprofessional settings. The notebooks were to be submitted immediately at the end of thelaboratory period, requiring the note-taker’s focused and diligent attention throughout the entirethree hours allotted. Instructions describing the notebook guidelines were distributed to thestudents at the beginning of the semester and are summarized in Table 1 (edited for space andclarity). A short quiz on the notebook guidelines was given at the beginning of the first labsession to motivate students to become familiar with the expectations right away

Conference Session

New Concepts for Alternative Energy Courses and Concepts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brandon S. Field, University of Southern Indiana; Zane W. Mitchell Jr., University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Thebuilding has an open four-story atrium, but no temperature stratification was detected from thebottom to the top of this open space, indicating that the HVAC system was operating asdesigned. Page 25.767.6One of the thermal images that were taken of the building is shown in Figure 1. The image islooking up toward the skylight at the top of the atrium. Cold regions can be seen at the windowframes, but vertical cold lines can also be seen in the walls. These are the locations of the metalstuds that represent a lower insulation to the cold outdoors.Figure 1: Thermal image of the interior wall and skylight of the atrium of the Business andEngineering

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

(e.g., management, technology, different engineering disciplines, computing, psychology, or thenatural sciences) depending on the project. As one example, the CTI’s engineering program andmultiple engineering technology programs have successfully implemented two semesterinterdisciplinary capstone projects involving industry sponsors.A number of challenges inhibit creation of an environment where authentic practice-basedexperiences can be a significant element of all students’ engineering education experience.These included the following challenges. 1. There was a need for large numbers of team-based projects to enable all the students to have such experiences. 2. A traditional engineering degree program is not structured for pervasive

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen T. Marosi, Bucknell University; Barbra Steinhurst, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

Page 25.769.2University in a nationally recognized engineering program. As observed by the CEO of ParsonsBrinkerhoff Inc., also an alumnus of the College of Engineering, “The United States is simplynot graduating enough engineers, and students from under-resourced areas, including minorities,are under-represented in the profession. To remain competitive as a company and as a country,we must draw students of all backgrounds into engineering fields.” These same thoughts areechoed in many recent publications including Rising Above the Gathering Storm 1 and RisingAbove the Gathering Storm, Revisited 2 by the National Research Council. The College ofEngineering has developed a partnership with this firm and several other industry partners

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Patrick Walton, Michigan State University; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

multiplesolutions until they have answered the question correctly, albeit with reduced credit for eachanswer after the first. In this way, the online system drives the students towards mastery learningrather than to maximizing partial credit. However, because of the nature of the online interface,there are aspects of problem solving, e.g., drawing process flow diagrams, that are not effectivelytested using the software. Thus, students were instructed to emphasize these aspects of problemsolving in the written assignments.The structure of the homework process was as follows (Figure 1). Homework from the textbookwas assigned initially and was due prior to the material being discussed in lecture. Thus, studentshad to rely on the textbook, the professor and TA

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

materials forming the p-n junction. In silicon or germanium diodes, theelectrons and holes recombine by a non-radiative transition which produces no optical emission,because these are indirect band gap materials. Figure 1 shows parts of LED [1]. Page 25.771.2 Figure 1. Parts of an LED [1]The materials used for the LED have a direct band gap with energies corresponding to near-infrared, visible, or near-ultraviolet light. LED development began with infrared and red devicesmade with gallium arsenide. Advances in materials science have made possible the production ofdevices with ever-shorter wavelengths, producing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University, Vancouver; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET; Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

these subjects and the emphasis on mathematicalalgorithms and board-level applications, most new mechanical engineering graduates are unableto meet the industry expectations.Motion control is a sub-field of automation in which the position and/or velocity of multiple axesin a machine are controlled in a synchronized fashion. Motion control is widely used in all typesof industries including packaging, assembly, textile, paper, printing, food processing andsemiconductor manufacturing. The complex, high speed, high precision control required for themulti-axis coordinated motion is implemented using a specialized computer called the motioncontroller. The complete motion control system (Figure 1) consists of (1) a motion controller thatgenerates

Conference Session

Current Issues in Construction Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

provided a positive learning environment for the targeted students in high school building trades programs that are interested in construction careers, it also allowed three WCU construction and business management students an opportunity to apply their own management style to a live target group. Western Carolina University, where this study was conducted has implemented a Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) that challenges the faculty to develop intentional learning activities for their students. There are five objectives related to the QEP goal they are: 1) practice civic engagement, 2) clarify purpose and values, 3) integrate information from a variety of contexts, 4) solve complex problems, and 5) communicate effectively

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Ann Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Matthew Edward Sullivan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

theycould better understand and participate in the IASG. All students, no matter the skill level, wereinvited to both meetings each week. Additionally, there would be weeks where corporatepresenters would be in the Tuesday night meetings. The list of topics for the Fall 2011 IASGmeetings is listed below in Table 1. The IASG members record the lectures and post them onlineon the IASG web site (http://www.iac.iastate.edu/iasg/frontpage) for students to have access tolater as a reference or if they missed the lecture. There is also a historical archive with all pastyears’ lectures accessible to members on the IASG web site. Average attendance for the Fall2011 sessions was 50 at the general meetings and 30 at the beginner lectures.The IASG also has

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker PE, Villanova University; Leslie Ann McCarthy P.E., Villanova University; John Komlos, Villanova University; Alfred Andrew Fry

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

) • an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice (ABET k, BOK 8)Educational OutcomesTwenty-six educational outcomes were developed based upon the ACRL standards3, 4. Theseoutcomes are divided up by what we expect a student to be able to do by year; however, some ofthe outcomes are assessed more than once.By the end of the sophomore year, the students should be able to:1. explore general information sources to increase familiarity with a topic2. identify key concepts and terms that describe the information need3. define a realistic overall plan and timeline to acquire the needed information4. read text, select main ideas, and restate textual concepts in their own words5. identify

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devi K. Kalla, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State College of Denver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

manufacturing predominantly metal working based manufacturing curriculum.In this paper we will discuss key topics that can be infused into manufacturing coursework atMSCD to include sustainability principles. Finally, the ABET process and the existingcurriculum will be reviewed to indentify barriers and inclusion of sustainable greenmanufacturing course into current curriculum.1. IntroductionGreen manufacturing is an emerging field in recent years and is also the sustainable developmentmodel for modern manufacturing industries. The U.S. Dept of Commerce defines sustainablegreen manufacturing as “the creating of manufactured products that use processes that are non-polluting, conserve energy and natural resources, and are economically sound and safe

Conference Session

Panel: Infusing Professional Skills Development into Co-op Student Work Assignments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John (Jack) Anthony Selter, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

EducationUniversity of PittsburghSwanson School of EngineeringBryan DansberryHigher Education Experiential Programs SpecialistProject Manager - Undergraduate Student Research ProgramNASA Johnson Space Center - Education OfficeReginald McGregorManager, Engineering Employee DevelopmentResearch & Technology StrategyRolls-Royce CorporationModerator:Jack SelterSr. Research AssociateInstitute for Simulation and Training/RAPTERUniversity of Central FloridaThe panel discussion is focused on the following question: What role can Co-op employers play inhelping their engineering school partners address the professional skills gap? ABET has defined key skills or “professional skills” in their Criteria 3. As shown in Table 1, wehave divided these skills into

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven H. Billis, New York Institute of Technology; Nada Marie Anid, New York Institute of Technology; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Ziqian Dong, New York Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

. Page 25.778.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012Infusing the Curriculum with Cutting-Edge Technologies through Partnerships with IndustryAbstractTo ensure that curricula and course content reflect both academic and industrystandards the School of Engineering and Computing Sciences (SoECS) at NYITbelieves that course content must include elements of contextual teaching andlearning (CTL) which emphasizes the relationship of course content to real-lifesituations1,2. It is expected that CTL which incorporates 1. hands-on activities 2. work-based learning experiences and 3. project-based learningwill engage today’s students more thoroughly than the traditionallecture

Conference Session

Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

future plans.Reason for the ProjectOverall engineering employment is expected to grow by 11 percent over the 2008–18 decade andtraditionally engineers have been concentrated in slower growing or declining manufacturingindustries. It is projected that they will continue to be needed to design, build, test, and improvemanufactured products but, at the same time, increasing employment of engineers in serviceindustries such as engineering, research and development, and consulting should generate mostof the employment growth [1]. The 2007 United States Census forecast a need for 1.75 millionengineers by 2010, a 20 percent increase from the (then) current number of practicing engineers.However, in 2005 the National Science Board reported that less

Conference Session

Aircraft Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Kanipe, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

operate safely, high performance,high power density, highly interactive Space Systems at reasonable cost and scheduleefficiency”.1 This can only be achieved through the application of a thoughtful, logical, andconsistent engineering process. A capstone design class that follows sound SystemsEngineering and Project Management practices will more thoroughly prepare students for workin the commercial/industrial environment.BackgroundAs engineering students navigate their way through their undergraduate years, they are exposedto the various technological aspects of the particular engineering specialty they have chosen topursue. While there is a growing effort to include more team projects in the first three years ofundergraduate engineering education

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George M. Graham P.E., Chattanooga State Community College; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

with overall course satisfaction. Theauthors discuss the pros and cons of utilizing Clickers, best practices, and novel approaches. Theinitial results of utilizing Clickers for formative assessment are also discussed.Comparison of Assessment MethodsFormative assessment has been shown to be one of the most effective methods to supportlearning by students.2 Traditional methods of formative assessment in manufacturing coursesusually consist of homework and paper-based quizzes in class. The following are two typicalexamples of homework assignments completed by students: Figure 1: Examples of traditional homework assignmentsAs a formative assessment tool, however, these instruments have several significantdisadvantages: 1

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

concluded thatalong with the understanding by design approach to curriculum they would use a systemsapproach to the defining engineering in high school.Systems engineering, as defined by International Council of Systems Engineering’s (INCOSE)Systems Engineering Handbook is a profession, a process, and a perspective as illustrated bythese three representative definitions. 1. Systems engineering is a discipline that concentrates on the design and application of the whole (system) as distinct from the parts. It involves looking at a problem in its entirety, taking into account all the facets and all the variables and relating the social to the technical aspect 8 2. Systems engineering is an iterative process of top-down