Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

and the Caribbean.• Outreach by US universities to Latinos to encourage participation in STEM fields• Develop continuing education programs for instructors in engineering and technology to facilitate the changes in the educational model and stay current in the new trends in those fields• The creation of coursework that would enable the student to become more internationally- minded (like our current European counterparts) is essential.Research• Collaboration on engineering research between US and Latin American universities o Collaboration between professors on projects o Research experiences and international study opportunities for students• Promote the development of sustainable projects for R&DQuality Assurance• Develop an

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Abbott, University of Missouri; Katie Grantham Lough, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

knowledge yields from the common lecture14. Yet, the suggested avenues, and many othersstill only address a passive lower-order thinking and learning style15. Greater understanding andsatisfaction comes of a learning style called active learning, which is necessary for the student totruly learn the material16. This learning style engages the minds of the students and allows themto not just passively regurgitate what they have heard in some bygone lecture but to activelythink about what they are doing using any number of different techniques17.The active learning methods used in design engineering courses such as IDE 20, IDE 105, andIDE 401 adhere to these requirements by letting the student dissect safe, common products andtoys during the reverse

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Miles, United States Military Academy; C.M. Chewar, United States Military Academy

Computer Engineering problem realistic?In struggling with exactly how to make a problem complex, we decided that an assignmentshould be loosely specified, so as not to suggest a particular solution methodology. To make thelearning event more realistic in an engineering context, we decided to introduce the notion ofdifferent design teams competing for the distinction of creating the “best product.”3. Trial 1:With this approach in mind, we return our attention to enhancing the Computer Engineeringcourse. This section describes a trial implementation of the inquire arousal approach that startedmid-way through a semester. (a) (b) Figure 1. (a) Syntax defining a maze, given to students as a possible input example that

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy; Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Paulik, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2008-210: DEVELOPMENT OF AN INTEGRATED SPIRAL CURRICULUM INELECTRICAL AND COMPUTER ENGINEERINGSandra Yost, University of Detroit Mercy Sandra A. Yost, P.E., Ph.D., is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she teaches in the areas of control systems, digital and analog circuits and electronics, and design. She is currently serving as Vice Chair-Programs for the ASEE Educational Research and Methods Division.Mohan Krishnan, University of Detroit Mercy Mohan Krishnan, Ph.D., is a Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. His area of expertise is in applications of Digital Signal Processing, including

Conference Session

FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Schimmels, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

AC 2007-1866: EXPLICIT DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING SKILLS ANDCHARACTERISTICS IN THE FRESHMAN YEARJoseph Schimmels, Marquette University Dr. Schimmels is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Marquette University. In 1981, he obtained a BS degree in mechanical engineering from Marquette University. He worked as a reservoir engineer at Exxon Production Research Company in Houston, TX from 1981 to 1987. He then obtained MS and PhD degrees in mechanical engineering from Northwestern University in 1988 and 1991, respectively. In 2003, Dr. Schimmels was awarded the Lafferty Endowed Professorship in Engineering Pedagogy at Marquette. Since then he has been working toward

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

period of time has elapsed? 3) what are the areas that studentshave the most difficulty learning? With similar purposes in mind our team has evaluated theliterature to determine what instruments exist that are intended to measure engineering designknowledge and how these instruments have been used in other engineering schools. After ourextensive review, we concluded that available instruments were not as comprehensive as we hadhoped. Accordingly, we have teamed up with learning specialists and embarked on thedevelopment of a new instrument. This paper documents this effort.In the paper, first we provide a summary of our investigation on the availability of knowledgeassessment tools on design, and then provide details on the development of the

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

2006-1676: CAPSTONE DESIGN, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING PROJECT ORPERSONNEL MANAGEMENT CHALLENGE?Richard Goff, Virginia Tech RICHARD M. GOFF Richard Goff is an Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is also the Director of the Frith Freshman Engineering Design Laboratory and the Faculty Advisor of the VT Mini-Baja Team. He is actively involved in bringing joy and adventure to the educational process and is the recipient of numerous University teaching awards.Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech JANIS P. TERPENNY Janis Terpenny is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Schleter, University of Tennessee-Knoxville; Richard Bennett, University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

2006-2279: USING WEB-BASED HOMEWORK IN AN INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING PHYSICS COURSEWilliam Schleter, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Instructor – Engineering Fundamentals Division – University of Tennessee, Knoxville Mr. Schleter received his BS in Mechanical Engineering and MS in Instructional Technology. He is a registered professional engineer in Tennessee and a full-time instructor in the Engineering Fundamental Division at the University of Tennessee.Richard Bennett, University of Tennessee-Knoxville Professor and Associate Dept. Head – Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering – University of Tennessee, Knoville. Dr. Bennett received his Ph.D. from the University

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

International

2006-2232: SHORT-TERM STUDY ABROAD: ENGINEERING IN A GLOBAL ANDSOCIETAL CONTEXTJeffrey Evans, Bucknell University Professor and Chair Department of Civil and Environmental EngineeringRichard McGinnis, Bucknell University Rooke Professor of Civil Engineering Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering Page 11.1127.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Short-Term Study-Abroad Program: Engineering in a Global and Societal ContextAbstractA 3-week study-abroad program for Bucknell University engineering students was offered forthe first time in May, 2004. One purpose of the

Conference Session

Perceptions of Women's Success in STEM

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

can be described with these concepts in mind rathereasily. In the absence of accurate information and a breadth of understanding of the profession,students, parents and educators explore websites for reasons to engage or disengage. This contentminimizes and diminishes electrical engineering to knowledge about amps and volts, reinforcesstereotypes, and represents a missed opportunity to inform and engage readers.CollegeBoard.comThe College Board website is a large repository of information on colleges, careers, collegemajors, financial aid and standardized testing. The users are typically students, parents andeducators across a wide spectrum of interests. Under the link to electrical engineering there is asection developed to help students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Kenyon M Richardson; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6617Factors that Influence Faculty Motivation of Effective Teaching Practices inEngineeringDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli is director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching Engineering and research associate professor in the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan. She actively pursues research in engineering education and assists other faculty at University of Michigan in their scholarly endeavors. Her current research interests include studying faculty motivation to change class- room practices, evaluating methods to improve teaching, and exploring

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Jessica Chin, Northeastern University; Sagar V. Kamarthi, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

new, the development of a new solution that is eithernew or an improvement on an existing solution. The claim is not to make every student an engineer. Noris it to make every teacher an engineer. But the goal is to improve students’ ability to think critically andunderstand how to solve problems that do not necessarily have a right answer. The development ofstudents’ ability to think critically is most prevalent when students are learning how to think and analyzeproblems [6, 17, 18]. There is such focus on standardize tests and getting the right answer, that studentslose sight of what school and education should be about. Hand-on activities that pose an open-endedchallenge force the mind to think, not only about the answer, but the process on

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

State School Officers). Washington, DC: Council of Chief State School Officers.[4] Sadler, D. R. (1998). Formative assessment: revisiting the territory. Assessment in Education, 5(1), 77–84.[5] Brophy, S. P., Klein, S., Portsmore, M., & Rogers, C. (2008). Advancing engineering education in the P-12classrooms. Journal of Engineering Education 97(3), 369–387.[6] Roselli, R. J., & Brophy, S. P. (2006). Experiences with formative assessment in engineering classrooms.Journal of Engineering Education, 95(4), 325-333.[7] Biesta, G .(2004). Mind the gap! Communication and the educational relation. In Bingham, C., & Sidorkin,A .eds. No Education without relation. New York: Peter Lang.[8]Mazur, E. (1997). Peer Instruction: A user's manual

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University; Jonna M. Kulikowich, Pennsylvania State University; Nell Sedransk, National Institute of Statistical Sciences; Renata Engel, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

, (2005), Measuring the mind: Conceptual issues in contemporary psychometrics. Cambridge, UK:Cambridge University Press.2 Devon, R., Engel, R., Turner, G. (1998), “The Effects of Spatial Visualization Skill Training on Gender and Retentionin Engineering,” Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering 4: 371-380.3 Dollár, A., Steif, P. S. (2006), “Learning modules for statics,” International Journal of Engineering Education 22(2):381-392. Retrieved from http://www.ijee.dit.ie/ OnlinePapers/Interactive/Statics/Learning-Modules-for-Statics-Dollar-Steif.html4 Huang, M., Gramoll, K. (2004). “Online interactive multimedia for engineering thermodynamics,” Proceedings ofAmerican Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Patricia Brackin, Southeast Missouri State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the type of students entering our College of Engineering and Science; particularly, students appeared to have less self-reliance and low exposure to working with their hands. 3. The National Academy’s reports; “The Engineer of 20209” was of particular interest. 4. A desire to incorporate more hands-on activity while simultaneously increasing the rigor 5. Student retention data that indicated our previous curriculum was not properly preparing our freshman for their future engineering courses 6. Evidence that indicates robotics curricula tend to attract students10With these and other factors in our mind we began piloting various modifications to our existingIntegrated Engineering Curriculum. Our current Living

Conference Session

Retaining Women Engineering Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Cordes, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

AC 2010-1300: DEVELOPMENT OF A WOMEN IN ENGINEERING PROGRAM:FROM RESEARCH TO IMPLEMENTATIONJudith Cordes, Michigan State University Judy Cordes has been working with women in engineering for over twenty years. Currently she is the Coordinator of the Women in Engineering Program at Michigan State University. She oversees recruitment and retention efforts for women engineering students and serves as the advisor for The Collegiate Section of the Society of Women Engineers. Judy also serves as an academic advisor for freshman engineering students.Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University Dr. Thomas F. Wolff is Associate Dean of Engineering for Undergraduate Studies at Michigan State University

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Regina Halpin; R. Mark Nelms

Using Problem-Solving Videos in an Introductory Engineering Circuit Analysis Course R. M. Nelms, R. F. Halpin Auburn University/Program Evaluation and Assessment Consultants nelms@eng.auburn.eduIntroduction Even though research has been conducted in the university classroom in an effort to evaluateand improve different teaching methods in the presence of ever-changing technology 1-3, theinvestigation of how to improve students’ problem-solving skills through the use of study toolsneeds further investigation. The technology reform movement has led to changes in howinstructors of engineering material teach the content and

Conference Session

K-8 Engineering & Access

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jason Kahn; Marina Bers

An Examination of Early Elementary Students’ Approaches to Engineering Jason Michal Kahn, Marina Umaschi Bers Tufts University A five-week interactive workshop gave us the opportunity to study the engineering learning processes of early elementary children, allowing us to gain a sense of their innate engineering abilities and the processes they could be taught in the context of the Project Inter-actions study at Tufts University Department of Child Development. Forty children participated in the research, split into four groups of 10 each, each group participating in 5 workshop sessions of 2 hours each

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Learning Technologies from the University of Missouri- Columbia. He worked at Concordia University, Montreal and has been the director of the Institute of P-12 Engineering Research and Learning at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on engineering as an innovation in P-12 education, policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering, the measurement and support of the change of ’engineering habits of mind’ particularly empathy and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Rhoads, The Ohio State University; Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jacob T Allenstein, The Ohio State University; Peter Rogers, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #9172Examining the Structure of a Multidisciplinary Engineering Capstone DesignProgramMr. Bob Rhoads, The Ohio State University Bob Rhoads received his BS in Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University and his Masters in Business Administration from Regis University. He is also a P.E. He is the Engineering Capstone Program Coordinator for The Ohio State University.Dr. Clifford A Whitfield, Ohio State University Cliff Whitfield has a PhD in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering and is currently working as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oluwatosin Alabi, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; R. Edwin Garcia, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

and representations in engineering education. And also holds a B.E. degree in Electrical Engineering from The City College of New York where she worked as a research assistant in the are of Remote Sensing and Atmospheric Science. Tosin is also a graduate of the General Electric Edison Engineering Leadership Development Program (EEDP). During her time at General Electric (GE) her roles included working as an Electronic Component Quality Engineer for GE Switchgear Systems. Her research interest include: High Performance Computing, Data Analytics, and STEM EducationDr. Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. R. Edwin Garcia, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Conference Session

The Nature of Innovation and Entrepreneurship Session 4

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

. 3. Besterfield-Sacre, M., Ozaltin, N. O, Shartrand, A., & Shuman, L. J. (2011). Understanding the technical entrepreneurship landscape in engineering education. Paper presented at the annual conference for the American Society of Engineering Education, Vancouver, B.C. 4. Reid, K. & Ferguson, D. M. (2011). Enhancing the entrepreneurial mindset of freshman engineers. Paper presented at the annual conference for the American Society of Engineering Education, Vancouver, B.C. 5. Bilén, S. G., Kisenwether, E. C., Rzasa, S. E., & Wise, J. C. (2005). Developing and Assessing Students’ Entrepreneurial Skills and Mind-Set. Journal of Engineering Education. 94(2): 233-243. 6. Ohland, M. W

Conference Session

Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren D. Thomas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #9944Identity-trajectory as a Theoretical Framework in Engineering EducationResearchLauren D. Thomas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Page 24.688.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Identity-trajectory as a Theoretical Framework in Engineering Education Research
! Page 24.688.2IntroductionIdentity theories have been recently used in engineering education research1,2 as a means tounderstand student belonging3

Conference Session

Innovations in Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Joseph Seta, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G. Meyer, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

this area is seemingly stuff out of science fiction movies. Mind controland brain waves to control mechanical robots or spaceships is a popular theme in media. Morerecently, using brain waves to play videogames has gained a lot of attention, with some basicgame offering already on the market. EEG related neurotechnology is a prime example wherephysicians work in close collaboration with engineers to come up with solutions to understandthe human control of bodily functions and activities. Recent studies by research groups at BrownUniversity as well as the new BRAIN initiative have garnered a lot of interest in this area.These presentation of the topic included videos of such technology in action. The enablingtechnology that allows patients in

Conference Session

IE Enrollment/Curriculum Development

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Randa Shehab; Teri Rhoads; Teri Murphy

. Creating these qualities where they currently do not existmay be difficult at best. However, these findings should be kept in mind when thinking of adepartment’s future. Based on our findings, we recommend that departments strive to build avisible culture of congeniality. We also recommend that departments consider student inputwhen evaluating potential hires and that the candidate’s interest in student success be consideredas a significant factor in the evaluation. Although it is not essential for all faculty to be involvedto the same degree, retention within industrial engineering is aided by having visible faculty whodemonstrate care and concern for the students.References[1] National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics

Conference Session

Increasing Enrollment in IE/IET Programs Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Randa Shehab; Teri Rhoads; Teri Murphy

. Creating these qualities where they currently do not existmay be difficult at best. However, these findings should be kept in mind when thinking of adepartment’s future. Based on our findings, we recommend that departments strive to build avisible culture of congeniality. We also recommend that departments consider student inputwhen evaluating potential hires and that the candidate’s interest in student success be consideredas a significant factor in the evaluation. Although it is not essential for all faculty to be involvedto the same degree, retention within industrial engineering is aided by having visible faculty whodemonstrate care and concern for the students.References[1] National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stacie Edington; Melissa Eljamal; Stella Pang

-cultural experiences personally and professionally.5-6The CoE has created a broad range of international programming that aims to develop a moreglobally competent engineer, while being mindful of the current barriers to traditional studyabroad programs that students face. These international program initiatives are designed toattract students of various academic levels and linguistic abilities. They range from short-termone-stop workshops on campus to academic programs that span the entire course of the student’sacademic career. Opportunities exist for both undergraduates and graduate students and can befulfilled in Ann Arbor or overseas. By providing a diverse palette of opportunities, we hopestudents will be inclined to try shorter term

Conference Session

New Program/Course Success Stories

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Josh Humphries; David Radcliffe

from theoutset of their professional career while simultaneously having immediate value in helping themto manage a research project and capstone design project in their senior year. An integral part ofthis innovation was the development of a web-based project management tool. While the mainobjectives of the new course design were achieved, a number of important lessons were learnedthat would guide the further development and continuous improvement of this course. The mostcritical of these is the need to achieve the optimum balance in the mind of the students betweendoing the project and critically analyzing the processes used to accomplish the work.IntroductionIn most industries, engineering is increasingly managed through projects. As a new

Conference Session

The Fundamentals of Fun

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Morris; Dawn Conniff; J. Ledlie Klosky

in their learning engineering moreeffectively. In these cases, the multimedia used did not deliver engineering content, but providedan avenue to get students in a better frame of mind to learn. However, multimedia was also usedvery effectively to directly teach engineering principles. The course lent itself well to employinga wide variety of multimedia.In the anonymous survey taken at the end of the semester, 100% of the 109 students surveyedstated that they felt welcomed by the music before class. The music before class did not promotedirect learning of engineering. However, two very useful outcomes did result. First, the studentsfelt welcomed and at-ease at the start of class and it made this class stand out from others. Infact, students

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Hanson; Julia Williams

to add a formal report, proposal, orseries of memos to an existing course. While added formal writing is beneficial to students, thedrawbacks include increased instructor evaluation effort and a degree of distinction in the minds Page 9.420.1of students between their technical work and the writing (which is sometimes looked upon as an Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Educationannoying, make-work addition). In deciding to develop a Writing-to-Learn assignment, theauthors were interested in