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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Pranav A. Bhounsule; Ahmad Taha; Sebastian Nugruho

). Robotics camps, clubs, and competitions: Results5.   Check infrastructure/tools well in advance: It goes from a US robotics project. Robotics and Autonomous without saying that all computers and kits need to be Systems, 75, 686-691. checked in advance. Also, be ready with a few spares [9] Whitman, L. E., & Witherspoon, T. L. (2003). Using for emergencies (e.g., broken sensor, brick). LEGOs to interest high school students and improve K12 stem education. change, 87, 76.   Proceedings of the 2018 ASEE Gulf

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Noe Vargas Hernandez; Arturo Fuentes; Stephen Crown

] U.S. Census Bureau (2017), (2012), An Experimental Investigation of the https://www.census.gov/ Innovation Capabilities of Undergraduate [2] Wikipedia (2017), https://www.wikipedia.org/ Engineering Students. Journal of Engineering [3] Duderstadt, J.J. (2008), Engineering for a Education, 101: 60–81. doi:10.1002/j.2168- Changing World: A Roadmap to the Future of 9830.2012.tb00041.x Engineering Practice, Research, and Education, [13] Sullivan, J. F., Carlson, L. E. and Carlson, D. W. The Millennium Project, The University of (2001), Developing

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Hector A. Ochoa; Mukul V. Shirvaikar

Miled, Z., “Attached Learning Model for First Digitaltopic of current interest to a number of new and experienced System Design Course in ECE Program,” ASEE Annualfaculty in electrical and computer engineering. This paper Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana (Juneprovides valuable information for faculty members and 2016).committees investigating such a course of action. A survey of [11] Yilmazer, N., Yilmaz, M., and Seker, R., “A Project-commonly used pedagogy, curriculum placement and pre- Based Hands-On Digital Logic Course,” ASEE Annualrequisites is presented. The document also analyzes the Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC (June

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

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Michael R. Gardner; Nina K. Telang

. Using Second Language Acquisition Techniques Tables 1-4 contains the complete results of the statistical to Teach Programming - Results from a Two-Yearanalysis. Project,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2017. [2] J. Harmer, “The practice of English language6. Discussion teaching,” London/New York, 1991.The work in using SLA approaches published by Frederick et [3] N. F. Davies, “Receptive Versus Productive Skillsal. reports

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Track: Learning Spaces, Pedagogy, and Curriculum - Technical Session 11

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

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Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

implementation approaches in a first-year engineering projects course,” in 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Seattle, Washington, USA, 2015.12. R. B. Guay, Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations. West Lafayette, IN: Purdue Research Foundation, 1976.

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Climate Issues for Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yong Zeng, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; John R. Duncan, Clemson University

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Women in Engineering

International Technology Education Association, American Society of Engineering Education, and WEPAN.John R. Duncan, Clemson University John Duncan is currently a faculty member in Clemson University. He holds a doctoral degree from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the Human Resource Education and has completed as Masters in Education (2001) and an MBA (1991). John has complete a broad base of statistical coursework ranging from basics to Item Response Theory and applied those skills in quantitative and qualitative research projects resulting in numerous publications and presentations at national and international conferences. The previous research includes the use of virtual

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Tufenkjian, California State University-Los Angeles; Ethan Lipton, California State University-Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

enhancethe STEM pipeline by increasing student awareness of engineering and the work done byengineers, developing a sense of appreciation for the contribution made by engineers, andinspiring them to pursue STEM careers.The impetus for this specific project stems from the creation of the National Center forEngineering and Technology Education (NCETE), which is one of the National ScienceFoundation’s Centers for Teaching and Learning. One of the primary goals of the NCETE is toinfuse engineering design, content, problem solving and analytical skills into K-12 STEMeducation in order to increase the quality, quantity, and diversity of engineering and technologyeducators. In turn, this will enhance students’ understanding of engineering and the

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Brittain, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Reginald Bryant, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Lincoln Chandler, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Robbin Chapman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shaundra Daily, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Mark Hampton, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Ishara Mills-Henry; Aisha Walcott, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Minorities in Engineering

better serve all graduate students.Bibliography1. Chicago, T. N. O. R. C. a. t. U. o. Retrieved from http://www.norc.org/ On November 15, 2006.2. Hermond, D. (1995) Measuring the Retention Strategies of a Minority Engineering Program: A Service QualityPerspective. Journal of Engineering Education3. McAfee, L.C., Ferguson, D.L. (2006) Status and Experiences of Minority Graduate Students, PostdoctoralFellows, and Faculty in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Disciplines." American Society forEngineering Education Annual Conference in Chicago, IL (June 19, 2006, ASEE Paper 2006-2177).4. National Center for Education Statistics. Projections of Education Statistics to 2015 (NCES 2006–084). U.S.Department of Education. Washington, DC

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Glen Thorncroft, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo are presented.Methodology and ResultsWhen doing any such “data-mining” project, it is important to have prepared appropriatequestions in advance. If you simply look at large datasets looking for any possible correlations, itis possible to find “statistically significant” results that are due simply to random fluctuations.Instead, it is better to approach the database with specific questions in mind. The keys fordeveloping appropriate questions are found in the fundamental concepts of Levitt and Dubner.Specifically, we would like to draw your attention to the second concept: that conventionalwisdom is often wrong. This far reaching concept has proven a most useful tool for developingquestions to be

Conference Session

What's New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American

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Mechanics

the presentation of knowledge, application, andcorrection all occurred in a limited time frame it was possible for the student to examine andrestructure their thinking process before it solidified. Furthermore, this opportunity toimmediately organize and apply their knowledge often sent students back to the presentation ofinformation for further reflection in order to gain a deeper understanding.ConclusionsThe impact on the student learning environment of the involvement of students in the web-basedgame design process was one of the greatest outcomes of the project. The impact was at leastthreefold in terms of providing mechanisms for student learning through teaching, for fostering astudent learning environment that is manageable for

Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramesh Prasad, University of New Brunswick-St. John; Ryan Munro, University of New Brunswick-St. John

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

implementedfor the use with the oxygen bomb calorimeter experiment for sophomore Engineering studentsin Thermodynamics course. The use of these two software programs (data acquisition and dataanalysis programs) allow the fast and accurate analysis of the heat of combustion of a given fuelsample, allowing the student to have a greater insight into this process. The application of thedata acquisition and analysis programs of this project is applicable to almost any experimentwhere several different temperatures are required to be recorded and analyzed in the educationof undergraduate students in an introductory thermodynamics course.Examination of the temperature ~ time plot (Figure 4) shows temperature fluctuations of about± 0.1 deg C in temperature data

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Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Greene, University of Saint Thomas

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Electrical and Computer

inquiry-based methodologies. In this project, the Signals and Systems class is beingtotally redesigned. Using Microsoft Excel® and Matlab®, in-class exercises have beendeveloped to motivate and demonstrate key concepts in Signals and Systems. This process hasbeen incremental with some changes made every year and was first described in “Studio-BasedSignals and Systems”. The current paper reports on the status of this transition and, mostimportantly, concentrates on an assessment of the effectiveness of the changes based on theSignals and Systems Concept Inventory (SSCI) published by Buck et al. Using the SSCI in apre- post-test format, we quantified the gain in concept understanding that the students get fromthis new classroom format. It also

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Ristroph, University of Louisiana-Lafayette

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Engineering Economy

allow users to do everythingbut select insert columns, so students cannot move the check cell away from the answer cell andreplace it with one of their choosing. Making the checked cell both locked and hidden preventsits formula from being seen. If students are permitted to look at the formula to determine the an-swer, then do not make the check cell hidden.Professors can make cheating even more difficult by using random number generators to provideproblems for each student that have the same logical structure, but different parameters. For ex-ample, one student’s problem might have an initial investment of $100,000, whereas another stu-dent’s might have a cost of $103,000 and a slightly different project life. Students still can mimicthe logic

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering

recognizes this shared responsibility.4,5 University curricula are expected to lay the corefoundations for all outcomes in the BOK, but employers are expected to provide avenues for fur-ther professional growth of their employees. In the current draft document, achievement of learn-ing outcome levels in the post-baccalaureate but pre-licensure phase of a civil engineer’s profes-sional life is called for in outcomes related to contemporary issues, risk/uncertainty, sustainabil-ity, project management, communication, ethics, public policy, business and public administra-tion, teamwork, leadership, lifelong learning, and attitudes. The current thinking is that state li-censing boards will validate the learning that occurs during the pre-licensure

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Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Mihir Sen, University of Notre Dame

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Mechanical Engineering

from both Mechanical Engineering and ElectricalEngineering. Adaptation of the course focused on changes to accommodate the fact thatstudents were only undergraduates from a variety of majors, and to accommodate aquarter-based academic calendar rather than semesters.Students attended a weekly laboratory session which involved using hardware and/orsoftware to implement, and discover the limitations of, the various algorithms discussedin class. One such laboratory required students to work with students at the otherinstitution in order to complete the project. Students were assigned to teams includingstudents from both universities. Each team was required to create an algorithm whichwould control the temperature of a system at the remote site. To

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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Mark Nelms, Auburn University; Regina Halpin, Program Evaluation and Assessment

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

that they hadused the hands-on activities as they integrated the engineering concepts and one teacher reportedusing them as challenging activities as well. Other than for instructional purposes, 5 of theteachers reported using the materials for other purposes. One teacher responded to a grantproposal to purchase additional fuel cell cars and materials for his classroom, two teachers havestudents working on science fair projects relating to the alternative energy concepts, and threeteachers have conducted professional development workshops at their school for their fellowmath and science teachers. As for accountability, all of the teachers reported their lesson planswere reflective of the state science curriculum standards and those teachers

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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Marchetta, University of Memphis; Edward Perry, University of Memphis

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Mechanical Engineering

groups will be discussed along with a learning styles assessment conducted for the students in both classes. Also, two online learning objects were selected to assist students for two different concepts in two courses to assess whether the instructors choice of the learning objects was an important factor in helping students master course competencies.IntroductionIt has been well established in the literature1-3 that engineering students are typically visual ratherthan verbal learners. Nonetheless, engineering instructors still rely heavily on the traditionallectures to teach students. While lectures are often accompanied by sketches on the chalkboardor pictures projected onto a screen, the primary instructional tool is

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghodrat Karami, North Dakota State University; Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University

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Mechanics

), 2006, pp.157-170.8. A. Dellar and P.B. Steif, Learning Modules for Statics, International Journal of Engineering Education, 22(23), 2006, pp.381-392.9. L. Glenn Kraige and D. Morris, Recent changes in engineering science and mechanics at Virginia Polytechnic and State University, International Journal of Engineering Education, 16(5), 2006, pp.436-440.10. I. E. Eronini, Multiple-feature/Multidisciplinary design project in an introductory engineering mechanic course, International Journal of Engineering Education, 16(5), 2006, 16(5), pp.417-422.11. M. Neghaban, Results of implementing a computer based mechanics readiness programs in Statics, International Journal of Engineering Education, 16(5), 2006, pp.408-416.12

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Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

shows the server side and client side logged data from a sixfold webpage. Whereasthe server logs only fetches six URL’s, the client side clickstream supplies considerably moreinformation. The disability of the server to capture client side clickstream events necessitatesto record this immediately from the client. Since the Wiki-Engine is a browser basedsoftware, the clickstream will be directly recorded in the browser. As common browsers donot save the user’s attributes it is required to develop a special browser extension thatmonitors and saves the data that is needed. Here as well an existing resource can be used(clickstream recorder CSR3). On the client’s side also an open source project software, anextension for the well known Mozilla based

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Carpenter, University of South Florida

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Civil Engineering

material where students had had a limited amount of time to process the material or when material was not covered in depth, expecting complete mastery of the material was not considered reasonable. • The Proficiency Exam Protocol is useful in assuring that students have mastered essential basic material. It is not useful in assigning course grades. In courses where The Proficiency Exam Protocol has been used, course grades were assigned based on a weighted score of homework, projects, and standard examinations. Find the bar forces in all the members of the truss. Indicate whether members are in tension or compression.3m 10 kN

Conference Session

Radiation and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-Austin; Paul Buckley, Lewis-Clark State College; Dan Dugan, Washington State University; James Elliston, Washington State University; Roy Filby, Washigton State University; Jeremy Lessman, Washington State University; Alena Paulenova, Oregon State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

laboratory by having a more detailed description of the applications in medicalimaging and pharmacology of 99mTc. As well, the radiation dosimetry considerations are alsoexplained. To improve the learning experience for general production of radioisotopes inmedicine we included the calibration of an efficiency curve for a germanium detector whichwould enable the students to deduce the total activity for any isotope produced. This is oneaspect which was not included in the laboratory developed by Buckley et al.1 Because 99Mo iscurrently produced mainly from highly enriched uranium fission the IAEA completed up aCoordinated Research Project 2 on ways to produce molybdenum from neutron activation using“gel generators”. A general history of technetium

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ERM Potpourri I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University; Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University; Lisa Zagumny, Tennessee Technological Univesity; Holly Anthony, Tennessee Technological University

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Educational Research and Methods

attempt to understand student learning and meaning-making is toinvestigate their methods of constructing study guides. By understanding how students constructand, ultimately, use their study guides, we may be able to determine best-practices in theconstruction and utilization of the study guides.Ten participants, all students enrolled in ChE 3020 (Chemical Engineering Thermodynamics II),were requested to participate. At the first class meeting of the semester, the research project wasexplained to the students and informed consent forms were passed out. If they agreed toparticipate, they were asked to return their informed consent forms. We used qualitativemethods, specifically two semi-structured individual interviews, one focus group, and

Conference Session

Best Practices for Campus Representatives

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

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Campus Representatives

innovations and implementations they are taking to solve problems. Some of those problems turn out to be problems I have, and have not yet found a solution for. It's not enough to "read" the proceedings.. being there to interact informally is the key.• It’s important to get feedback on approaches I am using or am thinking about using. This is only done face to face in interaction in a conference setting.• There are issues about NOT being isolated, but understanding that a scholarly community exists that focuses on pedagogy for engineering.• It’s important to interact within my home division - freshman systems - to keep both up to date, and to get inspiration for our projects/directions. To financially support research

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Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Mark Patterson, University of Dayton

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Engineering Technology

the performance of the students in technical courses and thechallenges they face during the transition from Asian schools to those in the US. The data collectedconsists of surveys, interviews, discussions, and observations in addition to previous research.During the course of this study, several classes were monitored, surveys were taken several times,and a form of Midterm evaluation was performed. There were 12 Chinese students surveyed (eightfemales and four males), in several courses including Senior Seminar, Advanced Digital,Automotive Technology, Networking, Instrumentation, and Project Management. The technicalcomponents in each class are different. The experiences are largely dependent upon the student’sacademic skills. Previous

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-793: ADVANCED PLACEMENT CREDIT: A DOUBLE-EDGED SWORDIN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONCatherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame Catherine Pieronek is Director of Academic Affairs and Women's Engineering Program at the University of Notre Dame College of Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering and her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame, and her M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from UCLA. Her work experience includes eight years as a systems engineer with TRW Space & Defense Sector, working on NASA spacecraft projects. Page 12.185.1© American Society for Engineering Education

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The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pilar Pazos, Northwestern University; Denise Drane, Northwestern University; Gregory Light, Northwestern University; Annette Munkeby, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-804: A PEER-LED TEAM LEARNING PROGRAM FOR FRESHMENENGINEERING STUDENTS: IMPACT ON RETENTIONPilar Pazos, Northwestern University PILAR PAZOS is Research Associate at the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from Texas Tech University. She is involved in evaluation of undergraduate programs, specifically the GSW Program.Denise Drane, Northwestern University DENISE DRANE is Assistant director at the Searle Center for Teaching Excellence at Northwestern University. She holds a Ph.D. in Speech and Language Pathology from Northwestern University. In addition to overseeing various research projects at the

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby Crawford, USMA

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Mechanical Engineering

ProgramAbstractAssessing the level at which a Mechanical Engineering program achieves its stated outcomes isessential, not only to a successful ABET evaluation but also to the continued improvement andeffectiveness of the program. While survey data is valuable, it should only be one component ofa broader assessment plan. The Mechanical Engineering (ME) program at the United StatesMilitary Academy (USMA) has employed a method to feed graded event averages and standarddeviations from student assignments, examinations, and projects into a multi-level assessmenttool that provides a valuable measure of how well the students are achieving the programoutcomes.In the fall of 2005, the need arose to objectively evaluate how well the students in a designcourse were

Conference Session

Faculty Attitudes and Perceptions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Mativo, The University of Georgia; Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

solving physical problems.K-12 members’ perceptions seem to hinge on building an understanding and appreciation ofwhat engineering is and how it impacts society, and of preparing and motivating students tobecome engineers. Open-ended responses provided phrases like integrating STEM intoactivities, projects, presentations, scoring rubrics, and assessment shared across the members. Abroader view included educating both students and the general public on the importance of,process of and implementation of engineering in the world today. K-12 members also viewedengineering education as a research field of teaching and learning. Members of this group wereopen to the PhD in traditional engineering with interest in teaching or a PhD in education

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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New Engineering Educators

we are nowconcerned about the faculty’s currency in the discipline. So, researchers have to teach andteachers have to research – but we already knew that. There must be something else to thismodel idea.Before discussing the model further it is important to set the maximum and minimum parameterson the two functions of interest – teaching and scholarship. There is a difference betweenresearch and scholarship as research actually begets scholarship. Unfortunately, we haveclassified institutions of higher education by teaching and research, where scholarship is thedeliverable of a research project. Similarly, we have divided the primary parameter, teaching,along the same lines. It is not unusual for a faculty member at a “teaching” college to

Conference Session

Information Technologies Classroom Instruction

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Al-Rawi, KFU; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

, Deluxe ed., Wiley publishing,2006 http://www.cybex.comNote about the Textbook and ReferenceThe reference book may help the student pass the Security+ certification exam, however it is notwritten as a textbook. Students are encouraged to read both books simultaneously.Grading PolicyIn order to complete the course successfully, student must pass the Security+ certification exam(85% or better). The course grade components are calculated as follows: 1. Thirteen Chapter Quizzes (40%) 2. Lab Projects (20%) 3. CompTIA Security+ exam (40%)ConclusionsRevising the Information Technology curriculum and keeping it current to meet the demands ofthe IT market remains a challenging experience. Although passing a vendor specific certificationexam is