Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

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Diversity

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International

teaching and learning for engineering faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he benefits from his working experience in international companies and a broad international professional network. Furthermore Dominik May is founding member of both the Engineering Education Research Group at the Center

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

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First-Year Programs

facilitators when they must grade 30-50 tests/day compared to 5-10 tests/day earlier in the semester. • Procrastination has been cited as a reason for cheating when students are confronted with plagiarized work. • Students do not spend as much time studying the material. A reason often cited for repeated failures in a single module is a desperate attempt to learn the material while taking a test since they procrastinated too long to budget time for practice and study.It is our hope that quantified procrastination metrics allow instructors to evaluate the effective ofnew course strategies designed to combat these issues. The next section offer insights intopredisposition towards procrastination in the traditional form

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

John F Drazan, Fairfield University; Emily J. Hangen, Fairfield University

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Diversity

noticed a generative and complementary nature of our collaboration. I contribute myscholarly expertise in motivation theories and quantitative skills of assessment to validate and assess theinterventions Dr. Drazan has designed. Dr. Drazan contributes well-designed interventions and a far-reaching platform for practical impact and implementation of such theories.Challenges and Benefits of this Current CollaborationQ: What are some of the challenges you have found in this collaboration due to its interdisciplinarynature? (specific to this collaboration)Dr. Drazan (Biomedical Engineering): I think one of the most exciting/challenging aspect of this newcross-disciplinary collaboration is learning and navigating discipline specific knowledge and

Conference Session

Direct Measures of Student Performance

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University

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Civil Engineering

included in this category are: an understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility; an ability to communicate effectively; the broadeducation necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,environmental, and societal context; a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage inlife-long learning; and a knowledge of contemporary issues. In addition, ASCE advocates theadoption of the Body of Knowledge (BOK) by civil engineering programs, which includesadditional “soft” outcomes on public policy and leadership. How to insure students are obtainingthese outcomes is obviously program specific and many programs struggle with how to includethese outcomes in an already “packed” technical curriculum. As such

Conference Session

Pre-College: Fundamental Research in Engineering Education (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Hartman, Walla Walla University; Randy L. Bell, Oregon State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

science background includes degrees in Botany and Forest Ecology. Dr. Bell’s interest in sharing science with others led him to earn a teaching license and then teach science for six years in a rural high school in Eastern Oregon, where he was recognized as the Oregon Science Teachers Association’s ”New Science Teacher of the Year.” Eventually, Dr. Bell’s interest in educational research and science teacher preparation led him back to graduate school, where he earned the PhD in Science Education in 1999. For the past 16 years, Dr. Bell has been heavily involved in teaching preservice teachers, providing professional development for practicing teachers, and research and development re- lated to teaching and learning

Conference Session

Raising the Bar and Body of Knowledge

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Nelson; Osama Abudayyeh; Edmund Tsang; Molly Williams

© 2003, American Society for Engineering Education • Require student to pursue one of two possible tracks in the “fifth year” master’s program. These tracks would be structural/construction engineering or transportation/construction engineering. • Require a core curriculum in the graduate program that includes one course from each of the three focus areas in the department. • Maintain a “research-based” graduate program for students wishing to pursue research and further graduate study in addition to the professional-practice oriented “fifth-year” program.Given this design objective, and the work done at the undergraduate level, the graduate programis currently under

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Latanya Robinson, Florida International University; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

intersection of engineering education, faculty development, and complex systems design. Alexandra completed her graduate degrees in Aerospace Engineering from Georgia Tech (PhD) and Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia (UVa). ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Preliminary Design of an Engineering Case Study for Elementary Students (Work in Progress)AbstractThe dominant stories about engineering in the media illustrate a field with a chronic shortage ofengineers and where “doing engineering” is about math, science, and building. Recent literaturereviews examining engineering practice and engineering careers provide a broader picture ofwhat engineers do

Conference Session

Technical Session 1d

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Medha Dalal, Arizona State University; Jean S Larson, Arizona State University; Claudia Elena Zapata, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye, Arizona State University; Edward Kavazanjian Jr., Arizona State University; Nasser Hamdan, Center for Bio-mediated & Bio-inspired Geotechnics

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Diversity, Pacific Southwest Section

Elena Zapata, Arizona State University Dr. Zapata is a recognized expert in the characterization and modeling of fluid flow and volume change behavior of arid and semi-arid (unsaturated) soil mechanics. She is the author of more than 40 techni- cal publications and multiple research reports in the areas of unsaturated soil mechanics, environmental effects in pavement design, and unbound material characterization. While Dr. Zapata possesses an excel- lent analytical and theoretical background in these areas, she has also significant experience in laboratory testing and instrumentation of resilient modulus and unsaturated soil characterization. Her contributions to pavement design has allowed for practical

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 22

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Faraz Sajawal, University of Oklahoma; Javeed Kittur, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

, impact on academia,performance, and use in writing research-related work. This research study will examineChatGPT's application in engineering from the viewpoint of the students.Literature ReviewRecent years have seen a surge in research on Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer(ChatGPT), which is indicative of the increased interest in natural language processing (NLP) andartificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Engineers at Open Artificial Intelligence (OpenAI) firstcreated ChatGPT, and since then, it has attracted interest from a wide range of academic fields.Research has been done on its uses, drawbacks, and implications for different fields. The goal ofthis review of the literature is to investigate ChatGPT research, both generally and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Amin Karim, DeVry University; Gary Mullett, Springfield Technical Community College

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Electrical and Computer

his Ph.D. from Colorado State University. His research interests are in the areas of Fiber Optic Communications, Faculty Development, Nanotechnology, Application of Telecommunications Technologies in Distance Education, and impact of Technology on Society. He teaches Wireless Engineering, Network Engineering, Fiber Optic Communications, Technology and Society, and Project Management. He also advises students on their senior design projects. He is the author of “The Telecommunications Fact Book, 2E” and co-author of “Technology and Society: Crossroads to the 21st Century,” “Technology and Society: A Bridge to the 21st Century,” and “Technology and Society: Issues for the 21st Century and Beyond.” He is

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Technical Session Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

and practice. A distinctive strength of thesepapers was their description of research approaches that can be used to discover and articulatethe mental models used by engineering students, faculty, and practitioners to locate theirenterprises within larger social contexts. The LEES nominee for PIC 3 Best Paper, “Examiningthe Relationships Between How Students Construct Stakeholders and the Ways StudentConceptualize Harm from Engineering Design” was presented in this session and exemplifies theinvention and integration that were common throughout the LEES program. The authors of thispaper (Alexis Papek, Ayush Gupta, and Chandra Turpen), all faculty at the University ofMaryland, College Park, are integrative individuals. All three completed

Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University; Teresa Genevieve Wojcik, Villanova University; Aleksandra Radlińska, Villanova University; Noelle K. Comolli, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

best see fit– this may include trial and error, design-build-test-redesign, and any number of different designapproaches. When complete, the designs are tested to determine a “winner” based on somepredetermined metric.Aside from using impromptu design contests in university courses as ice-breakers [1, 2, 4], littleresearch has been carried out on using impromptu design to achieve desired educationaloutcomes. The current research in this area has focused on the ability of impromptu designcontests to foster creative thinking and team building [1] – it is noted that they have been provenquite effective in this regard. Preliminary findings regarding the use of impromptu design as avehicle for engineering design education show promise [3, 5, 6

Conference Session

Research Frameworks for Identity and Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Gail Verdi, Kean University; Lara Letaw, Oregon State University

International Society for Optics and Photonics as a conference chair, editor, and author. She is the President of the Optical Society of America, Columbia Section, and works to forge strong connections between industry and academic research.Gail Verdi Dr. Gail Verdi is Executive Director of Kean University's School of Curriculum and Teaching, Associate Professor in the Department of Elementary, Middle, and Secondary Education, and Coordinator of Kean's Graduate TESOL Program. She currently serves on NABE’s Research and Assessment SIG as an Executive Board member; and is a member of the Advisory Board for a 2021-2022 NSF Grant: "Embedding Equitable Design through Undergraduate Computing Curriculum" awarded to Dr. Patricia

Collection

2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

Authors

Eve Klopf, Oregon Institute of Technology; Aaron Scher, Oregon Institute of Technology

the hands-on portionof this lab activity, students create and measure some simple resistors (graphite andwirewound). It should be noted that the design values and measured values do not have verygood agreement for this activity; however, students can get a relative understanding of howvarious changes impact the value of resistance. Additionally, while creating the wirewoundresistors, students measure values of inductance and capacitance in addition to resistance; thiscontinues student awareness and understanding of parasitic effects, as well as introducing basicideas for minimizing them. Finally, students use an Arduino to measure the voltage across andresistance of an attached resistor. Supporting questions explore additional uses

Conference Session

Assessment Issues

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Ottis Hoskins; Joni Spurlin; Jerome Lavelle; Sarah Rajala

have data related to student’s“ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice” (EC 2000 Criterion 3k). Larger institutions may have a center for survey research,which may have data from multiple surveys over a number of years. The campus committeeleading a regional accreditation self-study may also be a good resource for understanding thelocation of data.Information about the StudentThis data can be used for outcomes or even program objectives related to retention of students,issues related to students transferring from one engineering program to another and/or issuesrelated to understanding who is entering into and graduating from the program. These data alsorelate to EC 2000 Criterion 1

Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Miller, Society of Automotive Engineers International; Elizabeth Bachrach, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

managed over 35 projects at GRG, ranging from national outreach initiatives accompanying public television series and documentaries to multimedia educational packages, and professional development workshops and distance learning for K-12 teachers. In addition to managing multiple projects, she has written proposals and designed evaluation plans for projects that have received funding from the NSF, NIH, and HHS, and serves as an internal consultant on several evaluations. Dr. Bachrach earned a Certificate of Completion from RIVA (Research in Values and Attitudes) Moderator Training and has expertise conducting focus groups with children and adults as well as evaluating

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University; Cameron Wesley Davis, Southern Methodist University; Laura A. Frazee, Southern Methodist University; Jennifer Diane Boehm, Southern Methodist University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #18081Successful Teaming Characteristics Revealed in an Intensive Design Experi-enceMr. Rodney Boehm, Texas A&M University Rodney Boehm is the Director of Engineering Entrpreneurship and an Associate Professor of Practice in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering. He has broad industry experiences, including over 30 years in all aspects of the telecommunications industry (sales, marketing, manufacturing, business de- velopment, and technical design), the creation of a telecommunications standard (SONET - Synchronous Optical Network) for the fiber optics industry that is still in use

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Mary kocak, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #25851NSF S-STEM: Transfer Success Co-Design for Engineering Disciplines (Tran-SCEnD)Dr. Rachel McCord, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Rachel McCord is a a Lecturer and Research Assistant Professor in the Engineering Fundamentals Divi- sion at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. Her research interests include the impact of metacognitive and self-regulated learning development on engineering student success, particularly in the first year.Dr. David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville David Keffer received his B.S. in Chemical

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

series of three Teacher Workshops, each leading to a DiscoveryWeekend for students. They are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and are designedaround a common engineering or science theme for the year. The Teacher Workshops, led byengineering, mathematics, and science faculty at Louisiana Tech, illustrate practical applicationsof high school mathematics and science topics. The Discovery Weekends include project-oriented, hands-on engineering and science activities following the same theme as the TeacherWorkshops. The culminating Challenge Weekend includes a design competition in whichstudents apply knowledge gained throughout the year.As opposed to a show-and-go project that typically takes place over one day or less, our projectsspan an

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L Peters, Kettering University; Richard Stanley, Kettering University; Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University; John Casci, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #11434Redesign of Lab Experiences for a Senior Level Course in Dynamic Systemswith ControlsDr. Diane L Peters, Kettering University Dr. Diane Peters, P.E. is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University.Dr. Richard Stanley, Kettering UniversityDr. Craig J. Hoff, Kettering University Dr. Craig J. Hoff is currently Professor and Head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Ket- tering University, in Flint, Michigan, where he teaches in the areas of energy systems and automotive engineering. Dr. Hoff’s research focus is on sustainable mobility technologies.Mr. John Casci, Kettering

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Reginald G. Mitchiner; John T. Tester

, bearings, gears, shafts and brakes.Fatigue analysis instruction is considered a strength in Virginia Tech's Mechanical EngineeringDepartment's approach towards mechanical design. Introduction of plastic product designconcepts do not fit snugly into this course paradigm; plastics design (in our view) is more of aguidelines approach to component features. Such guidelines do not usually impact the fatigueanalysis concept. Integration of this topic into the class would not be a smooth nor easy fit.Machine Design is devoted to the analysis of machine components, such as bearings, gears, contactstresses, plates, rotating disks, press fits, torsion, springs and so on. This course would seem to bethe best fit for a plastics design introduction. Some

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Programs for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nabeel Yousef, Daytona State College; Ron Eaglin, Daytona State College

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Industrial Engineering

Technol- ogy and Infrastructure for the NSF Center for e-Design at the University of Central Florida. Dr. Yousef developed a strategic plan for information technology for the center. Dr. Yousef authored several refereed publications including book chapters, journal papers, and conference papers. He was also either the PI or the Co-PI in many research projects related to Cost Engineering, Cost and Quality Effectiveness, Cost Modeling, System of Systems Interoperability, Supply Chain Management, Decision Support Systems, Knowledgebase Systems, and Database Management. During his career Dr. Yousef earned the award of Excellent Service from the department of Industrial En- gineering and Management Systems in 2006, and

Conference Session

Design and the Community

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leah Jamieson; Carla Zoltowski; William Oakes

professional expertise can be used tomeet those needs. This awareness of the community comes as a natural byproduct of fullyunderstanding their customer, a critical piece of the design process.The multi-semester EPICS model has provided a rich learning environment for the students andthe kind of long-term partnerships community and educational organizations need. It has,however, provided challenges in managing designs spanning multiple semesters and involvingmany students. The continuity of the EPICS Program typically ensures that part of each designteam returns on each project, but not all. It is not unusual for the students who begin a largeproject will have graduated and before it is delivered to their community partner.12, 13EPICS at Purdue has

Conference Session

Engineering Empowered Communities: Place-Based Community Engaged Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Micaha Dean Hughes, North Carolina State University; Aaron Arenas, North Carolina State University; Latricia Walker Townsend, North Carolina State University; Tameshia Ballard Baldwin, North Carolina State University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

Template for Engineering Design CoursePurpose of the StudyThe purpose of this study is threefold. First, we seek to contribute work that casts a positive,opportunities-driven light on engineering opportunities for rural students, teachers, and communitypartners. Second, this paper and the DeSIRE project will serve as a case study for othercommunity-engaged engineering education researchers to use for their ownschool-university-community collaborations. Third, through qualitative methods, we aimed to answerthe following research questions: 1. How and to what degree does the engineering design-focused program impact teacher STEM content and pedagogical knowledge and awareness of STEM educational pathways and occupations? 2. How

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Theodore Dibble; Carrie Hernandez; Abbie Wells; Steven Barrett

, theElectrical and Computer Engineering Department provided seed monies to begin the project.Project Overview: The overriding goal of the project was to best prepare University ofWyoming Computer Engineering graduates for the technological work force. To achieve thisgoal we targeted our first microprocessor course for improvement. This course required updatedpedagogy, instructional aids, equipment, software, and laboratory exercises. In effort to savemoney and provide design experiences for our students, we proposed having students design theprototype teaching aids for the course. Specifically, two undergraduate senior design students,Abbie Wells and Carrie Hernadez, would design a microprocessor laboratory platform for theirsenior design project. Also

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alaine M Allen, Carnegie Mellon University; Darlene Saporu; Elisa Riedo; Shelley L Anna; Linda DeAngelo, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Douglas, The Johns Hopkins University; Nathalie Florence Felciai; Neetha Khan, Carnegie Mellon University; Jelena Kovacevic, New York University ; Stacey J Marks; William Harry Sanders, Carnegie Mellon University; Tuviah "Ed" E. Schlesinger, The Johns Hopkins University; Yao Wang; Jacqueline Ann Rohde, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Charlie Díaz, University of Pittsburgh; Nelson O. O. Zounlomè

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and a published author. He is a former McNair Scholar, National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, & Medicine-Ford Foundation Fellow, Herman B. Wells Graduate Fellow, Inter- national Counseling Psychologist, former Assistant Professor at the University of Kentucky, and current Post-Doctoral Research Scholar at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Z.’s research program focuses on examining the impact of intersectional oppression on historically excluded groups & creating culturally relevant interventions to enhance their well-being. Within this framework, he studies academic persis- tence and mental wellness to promote holistic healing among BIPOC. He earned Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology &

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University; Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Illinois State University; Daniel Patrick Gibson

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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

justice issues in New York City. His 2010 Ph.D. from Arizona State University was the nation’s first in sustainability. His research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization.Gabrielle Grace Hershey, Illinois State UniversityDaniel Patrick Gibson ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024Utilizing the Solar District Cup Competition as a Case Study for a Renewable Energy Capstoneto Enhance Students' Learning ExperienceA team of faculty and students at Illinois State University participated in the U.S. Department ofEnergy (USDOE) Solar District Cup Competition as part of their renewable energy

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Kristen M. Bachman, Miami University

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Computers in Education

(Foursquare for mobile-based location sharing) to the more general (Facebook). Somesocial networks are specifically intended to support two-way communication while others, likeTwitter, are really intended for broadcast or multicast subscription-based communication. In thissection we discuss a number of social media features and indicate how different popular socialnetwork systems support them. Finally, we discuss the relevancy of using those features foreducation.There are a number of desirable features of social networks that have the potential to impact botheducational and workplace activities. With the increased use of social networks in the workplacefor supporting collaboration between different communities of practice within organizations, oneof

Conference Session

Biomedical Engr. Design and Laboratories

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John M. Sankovic; Dmitri Kourennyi

students upon graduation o be aware of real-life contemporary biomedical problems o be sensitive to biomedical ethical issues.General Preparatory LecturesIn the fall semester, students are offered a set of lectures on basics of data analysis, statisticalevaluations of data, and error analysis. The students are expected to prepare their laboratoryreports in the style of a scientific journal publication. For many students this is a completely newexperience. To assist in the development of paper writing skills, the students are provided with alecture dedicated specifically to the topic and with the opportunity to perform a practice lab – the

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Dynamics, Vibration, and Mechanics More Broadly

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

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Diversity

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Mechanics

habitual. Assigning marks to participationcomponents will be a necessary extrinsic motivator as long as the problems are “textbook-style”or “exam-type” problems. Students must practice the fundamentals, and this is best done withclosed-ended problems of manageable scope. However, students may not perceive that suchproblems are deeply meaningful or inspirational, even if effort is made to relate the problem toindustry. The author is optimistic that student engagement in unstructured active problem-solving sessions would be higher in a course where the instructional team acted as coaches forlarger, open-ended, societally impactful problems (ideally sourced by the students)[11].When generating the videos for the first iteration of the course, the