Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V. Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

skills and teachstudents during their first year in college how to practice independent problem solving methods.This procedure requires deep thought, time, discussion and risk taking; these are all skillsbeneficial for careers in engineering and computer science. For this reason, peer mentors do nothave solution manuals. The peer mentors act as facilitators who work with students to solve Page 25.188.3problems methodically while encouraging critical thinking, as opposed to supplying answers toquestions. Learning problem solving skills in a group will inevitably raise the confidence levelsof the students early in their college career. These

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

José Colucci Ríos P.E., University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Efrain O'Neill-Carrillo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Miriam del Rosario Fontalvo

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

to around 400 students through laboratories, seminars, short courses anddemonstrations.Support of the University mission The SEI directly helps UPRM’s mission of preparing students to contribute towards asustainable society and also in the never-ending mission of preparing rounded professionals, witha holistic perspective of their careers and their professional responsibility to society. In particularthe SEI is aligned to the following institutional goal “To provide excellent service that willcontribute to the sustainable and balanced development of our society.” The SEI modules as a group address all 9 university’s student learning outcomes, thusproviding a context to deepen general education skills (as seen on Table 1). By

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Graduate Studies

”, “always use a check list and criteria”,“be especially careful about the interaction between the students and the teacher” and “watch outfor clues from when the students may have trouble following the teacher and how you improveupon that”. In answering the question, “do you plan to be a college teacher as a career goal?” in theposttest, 67% of the students said yes! Page 25.1436.8Conclusion and ReflectionThe instructor of the course integrated a peer observation project because students asked formore than one observation of their teaching. Initially one observation by the instructor wasprovided to each student who was teaching; and no observation

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University; Andrea Rose McFarland, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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Environmental Engineering

andpreparing them for either graduate school or industrial careers.“During the first years of engineering when students are building their engineering skills, it isimportant to provide context and background to some of the sustainability issues surroundingus,” says Mechanical Engineering professor Dr. Smitesh Bakrania11. “So, I make a consciousattempt at discussing these issues and some of the challenges that we are currently facing andthose that we will be facing in the near future. This is done through complex discussions, videos,and homework assignments. Using the Wind Turbine Clinic activity, we discuss a potentialsolution where engineers play a critical role in addressing sustainability.”11Rowan University’s College of Engineering exposes

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith Franzosa Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New Engalnd Board of Higher Education; James A. DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

challenge for mostcolleges and universities nationwide. Unlike their Asian and European counterparts, careers inmath and science are not the first choice for the majority of American high school students.According to the report Rising above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America Page 25.1065.2for a Brighter Economic Future, 38% of all South Korean undergraduates receive their degreesin natural science or engineering. In France, the figure is 47%, in China, 50%, and in Singapore,67%. In the United States, the corresponding figure is only 15%4. Cleary, if the U.S. is tomaintain its competitive edge in the global economy, the pipeline of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

activities. A few highlights from the Fall 2011 survey in Table 1 showed 80%to 90% of students felt their learning was supported by teaching strategies of team-based problemsolving, discussions, and hands-on activities. Affective factor results from the Personal Impact sectionfound that the percentage of students who agreed was: 1) 65% who felt instructional strategies in thecourse were more motivating than those in other classes; 2) 77% felt material learned will be of valueto them after graduation in career or grad school; 3) 92% felt the course helped them see the relevanceof engineering to real-world needs; and 4) 67% would recommend the course to a friend. Thesestrongly positive changes demonstrate the impact the remodeling materials and

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Buford Randall Jean, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

number of competitively selected professors from U.S. and international universities to key elements and the business realities of industry by enabling them to "look over the shoulder" of working professionals at several levels of the technical, business, and management career paths. They will leave the program with an understanding of Boeing's business including its research needs, with an improved understanding of the practical application of technical and business skills and with a network of contacts within Boeing and among their faculty peers that can form the basis of long-term relationships. There have been 149 university participants since the establishment of the program in 1995.”The

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

allocated to teaching-to-learn sessions based on a recent enrollment of 24students (2 students per team * 2 teams per 50-minute session), although some students requestto deliver a session on their own. Spring 2012 enrollment in ECE 571 is currently at 42 students,which will require an adjustment in the relative amount of time allocated to these experiencesand perhaps the way in which they are administrated.As a side note, the static topics in this course are chosen from a broader listing that takes variousforms depending on the published source. Table 1 contains three listings of subject areas relatedto biomedical engineering that were obtained from the course textbook,2 the biomedicalengineering career guide published by the IEEE Engineering in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lei Huang, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, cloud computing, programming model, and compiler optimizations. Page 25.552.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Laboratory Enhancement through Cloud ComputingAbstractLaboratories are important to engineering and technology curricula. Through systematicallydesigned experiments, students can gain hands-on experience, enhance classroom learning, andcultivate career interests. However, traditional laboratory conduction is often restricted byvarious reasons such as facility cost, conflicted schedule, and limited space. Thus, how toeffectively extend laboratories via cyberspace

Conference Session

Curriculum Exchange II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Lucas A. Harder, University of Minnesota; Arthur G. Erdman, University of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

a career in engineering education.Mr. Lucas A. Harder, University of MinnesotaArthur G. Erdman, University of Minnesota Page 25.667.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Generating Interest in Technology and Medical Devices Through an Interactive Educational GameIntroductionThe issue of motivating students to be engaged in the educational process and inspire them toexcel in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) has receivedmuch attention as affiliated universities and industries strive to encourage children to

Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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International

academic appointment, she gained industrial experience while working at PPG Industries and the Boeing Company. Her first faculty appointment was at the University of Pittsburgh. Needy’s research interests include en- gineering management, engineering economic analysis, sustainable engineering, and integrated resource management. She is a member of ASEE, ASEM, APICS, IIE, and SWE. She is a licensed P.E. in Kansas.Dr. Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas Ed Pohl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Pohl spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in a variety of engineering, analysis, and academic positions during his career. He received a Ph.D

Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

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Construction

construction realm there is continued discussionregarding providing adequate exposure to sustainable practices in undergraduate curriculum.This paper reviews the progress made since 1998 to present in undergraduate integrated andsupplemented education courses in a prominent four year construction program. The question ofaccreditation requirements and initial career offerings are also discussed.IntroductionThis paper summarizes the continued adaptation and creation of programs, coursework, anddegrees at the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction from 1988 topresent. This paper’s focus is to summarize efforts within a state, university, college, andtraditional construction management (CM) school. The school established the

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

one project from a first or secondyear class and one from a third, fourth or fifth year class that demonstrates we are meeting theoutcome. This also fits in well with our learning centered instruction initiative at the college sowe can not only show the school what we’re doing but show them how it fits into the confines ofour accrediting body. Page 25.880.5The Program Educational Objectives are to prepare graduates who: 1. demonstrate competencein engineering practice in local and global industry environments, or in related careers ingovernment or academia. 2. exhibit effective communication, team work, and readiness forleadership while

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

schemes than those withlower spatial skills. Earlier study by Smith [5] in 1964 showed that spatial skills play an importantrole in at least 84 different professions. For engineering related careers that require drawing and Page 25.894.2computer aided design, spatial skills and mental rotation abilities are particularly important [5 - 7].2. Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R)PSVT:R test [8], developed by Guay in 1977, includes 30 questions about rotation of 3D objectswith a time limit of 20 minutes, as shown in FIGURE 1. With this test, students are shown acriterion object and a view of the same object after undergoing a

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Materials

willconsider as a future career. Student contact information will be kept and follow-up surveys willbe sent to past participants to find out what role, if any, the program had in helping the studentschoose a college and field of study. The incoming classes of UAB students will be checkedagainst the list of Materials Camp alumni to determine how many of the camp participants havechosen to enroll at UAB, how many enter STEM disciplines, and how many select MSE inparticular.As department budgets continue to tighten, continued funding of Materials Camp while keepingit free for participants will be a challenge. An important source of support for the 2012 campwill be the American Society of Materials Education Foundation, which generally funds onethird of

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Futuristic Planning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Shull, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona

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Engineering Technology

students’ understanding islimited to the notion that there are engineers and technicians. Few have knowledge of what liesin between—technologist. This understanding would allow them to make a more informeddecision about their career choice.Our efforts address both of these issues to create a win-win solution for both the students and theprogram viability.Recruitment and Enrollment History 1999 to 2005The start date (1999) for this discussion on recruitment and enrollments represents the graduationof the first class of the EMET program—it began in 1996. Also, during this period, Penn StateAltoona offered two associate degree programs (EET and MET). The EMET 4-year programwas a 2+2 where student first completed an associate degree in either EET or

Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

 Problem-solving and solution presentation using the engineering method and format  Recording data, displaying it graphically, and representing it statistically  Using customary and international (SI) units of measure interchangeably  Applying basic engineering formulae to machine and process design  Working effectively on teamsOriginally explained in a previous work [1], FYE activities added to the introductory course fallinto three categories: informative, instructional, and support services. “Informative elementsincluded a general engineering (and engineering) technology curriculum review, a welcome andmembership invitation by student leaders of the technical student organizations on campus, and asession with the Career

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric C. Huang, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

, there was insufficient information to determine how the program affectedthe mentors. (The meeting reports provided by the mentors did not require self-observationsrelated to their own personal development.) In future iterations, additional feedback from theseniors may be used to quantify possible benefits on the mentors. Page 25.499.6Bibliography1. Allen, TD, LT Eby, ML Poteet, E Lentz, L Lima, Career benefits associated with mentoring for protégés: a meta-analytic review, Journal of Applied Psychology 89:127-136, 2004.2. Little, CA, KL Kearney, and PA Britner, Students’ self-concept and perceptions of mentoring relationships in a

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mehdi Shadaram, University of Texas, San Antonio; Thomas B. Morrow, University of Texas, San Antonio; C. Mauli Agrawal, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Aerospace

Practices Conference, Austin, TX February 2009.2. M. Shadaram, T. Morrow, and M. Agrawal, “Just in Time Math Project,” First Annual Meeting National Engineering Mathematics Consortium, Austin, TX, June 2009.3. M. Shadaram, “A Repeatable and Reproducible Approach for Improving Retention and Graduation Rates of Underrepresented Minorities and Women in EE,” TETC Best Practices Conference, Dallas, TX, February 2008.4. J. M. Tenor, S. L. Yu, C. L. Waight, K. S. Zerda, and T. L. Sha, “The Relations of Ethnicity to Female Engineering Students' Educational Experiences and College and Career Plans in an Ethnically Diverse Learning Environment,” Journal of Engineering Education, October 2008.5. C. H. Conliffe, “Formula for Action: ME3=Minority

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schiano, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

-long learning, cultural sensitivity and diversity  Preparation for the senior design project o Student resume, team formation and project identification  Life as an engineer o A series of lectures by outside speakers on topics such as building a career, what to look for in a (small, mid-sized, large) corporate position, topics of current concern, the future of the profession, and professional responsibilityIn the senior design course, students demonstrate proficiency in a technical discipline area and anunderstanding of the

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin L. Devine, Illinois State University; Corinne Zimmerman, Illinois State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 A Low-Cost Manufacturing Outreach Activity for Elementary School StudentsMany postsecondary manufacturing programs across the country are exploring ways to reach outto K-12 students to help attract the next generation of students into Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) careers. One effort to increase students’ interest in suchcareers involves exposing them to STEM concepts through field trips to science centers, spacecenters, universities, etc. Unfortunately, with ever-tightening budgets many school districts arecutting back on field trips and extra-curricular activities that often accompany STEM outreachactivities. This paper describes

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Stamper, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William A. Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mitchell A. Landess, Rose-Hulman Ventures

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College Industry Partnerships

by the student interns. During each of the past four summers, the student internswere surveyed to gain insights into their perception of the program. The aggregate results ofthose surveys show that 93% of the student interns had a positive overall experience, 99% of theinterns would recommend this opportunity to their colleagues, and 94% of the interns believedthat the internship helped them to fulfill their career goals.Since the inception of the program, the program has worked with 144 client companies. Thesecompanies have ranged from small early-stage startup companies to large multi-nationals. Forthese companies, the program has provided solutions to their technical needs and a mechanismfor recruiting talented students. It has also

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew M. Hoff, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida

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Instrumentation

technology education pathway from high school through the B.S. in engineering technology and the providing the state colleges recruitment and retention support for students within this career pathway. Page 25.264.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Bioelectrical Instrumentation: Connections Within Interdisciplinary Engineering EducationAbstractDirect learning laboratory experiences are important to the future development of engineeringstudent’s capabilities. This work explores the implementation of bio-potential signal acquisitionby students

Conference Session

Active Learning and Demonstrations in Materials Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Materials

past the middle of the semester, there wasnot enough time to accomplish all three tasks, and none of the submitted designs met the full setof design criteria. If the project had been introduced early in the semester as a required part ofthe curriculum, the students earning an A or B for the course would have submitted designswhich would have been more likely to meet the criteria.Freshman design projects are necessarily a gamble; students are asked to design a structure ormachine before taking any mechanical design courses, so the results are often strong in conceptbut weak in technical soundness. Clearly, juniors or seniors would have developed betterdesigns. However, by exposing freshmen to a design problem early in their academic careers

Conference Session

Simulations and Visualizations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Koenraad E. Gieskes, Binghamton University; Roy T.R. McGrann, Binghamton University; Charles Gazeley DeRusso, Binghamton University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

specificinformation needed in that subject. These representations used in engineering education not onlyinfluence the learning of the students, but also affect the analytical methods used by studentswhen they encounter similar concepts in their work. This investigation of the role of visualrepresentations in engineering and the students’ understanding thereof consists of several parts.First, an overview of such representations in mechanical engineering education is provided. Thena comparison of the different types of visual representations is presented. This paper culminatesin a discussion and comparison of the results of this investigation of student learning at variousstages in their educational careers. Data is collected from a first-year introductory

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC; Ronald Lee Cutshall Sr., R. L. Cutshall Sr., Consulting; Steven J. Swanson; Michael T. Harris, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Arvind Varma, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3985: PROCESS SAFETY MANAGEMENT COURSE DEVEL-OPMENTMrs. Linda S. Davis, Purdue University, West Lafayette School of Chemical EngineeringMs. Deborah Lynn Grubbe P.E., Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC Deborah Grubbe is Owner and Principal of Operations and Safety Solutions, LLC, a consultancy that specializes in safety and operations troubleshooting and support. Deborah is the former Vice President of Group Safety for BP PLC, which had its two safest years ever during her tenure. She was trained in the characteristics of safe operations during her 27-year career at DuPont, where she held corporate director positions in engineering, operations and safety. Grubbe is a member of the NASA Aerospace Safety

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

around the ET building. Students were also reached through classrooms via“elevator pitch” presentations by the PI. Furthermore, individual students have been encouragedto participate by expressing how their work can become valuable assets towards graduate schoolapplications and career resumes.Once the students were recruited, the PI informed them of the common theme for the manyprojects (sensors for physiological activity monitoring) and how each project would be integratedinto an all-inclusive system with mutual benefit. Students were encouraged to collaborate ratherthan compete. Weekly group meetings were organized and students shared their findings with thegroup. Each student also discussed their progress at least once every few months

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oxana S. Pantchenko, University of California, Santa Cruz; Philip Jackson; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali DUPE Shakouri, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

new interdisciplinary sustainability curriculum in collaboration with colleagues in engineering and social sciences. He has initiated an international summer school on renewable energy sources in practice. He received the Packard Fellowship in Science and Engineering in 1999, the NSF Career award in 2000, and the UC Santa Cruz School of Engineering FIRST Professor Award in 2004. Page 25.1119.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 California - Denmark Renewable Energy Summer WorkshopAbstractThe California - Denmark Renewable Energy Summer Workshop is a collaborative

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology; David Budgen, Durham University, UK; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Renée McCauley, College of Charleston; Mark J. Sebern, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2012-4645: REVISIONS TO SOFTWARE ENGINEERING 2004: CUR-RICULUM GUIDELINES FOR UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMSIN SOFTWARE ENGINEERINGDr. Mark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology Mark Ardis is a Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. He is interested in the professionalization of software engineering, especially through teaching and technology transfer. In his career, Ardis has helped create academic programs in software engineering at five schools. He received a B.A. in mathematics from Cornell University and a Ph.D. in computer science from the University of Maryland.Prof. David Budgen, Durham University, UK David Budgen is a professor of

Conference Session

BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Lynn Brugnano, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Marcia A. Pool, Purdue University; Allison L. Sieving, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sherry L. Voytik-Harbin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ann E. Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Biomedical

Computer Engineering at Purdue University. Her research interests apply systems and control theory to control cellular and physiological processes for developing and designing diagnostics and therapeutics. She is actively involved in curriculum design and employs pedagogical advances towards engineering education. She has co-authored more than 25 peer- reviewed articles, is a senior member in IEEE, serves as a Section Editor for the Encyclopedia of Systems Biology, and received the NSF CAREER award. Page 25.1140.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Scaffolding