Conference Session

Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli P.E., Old Dominion University; Mileta Tomovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

methodology of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) todescribe the intent and requirements for part and assembly geometries. Correct application ofGD&T ensures that the part and assembly geometry defined on the drawing will have the desiredform and fit (within limits) and function as intended. One learning difficulty in understandingGD&T is the concept of defining a datum axis or center plane using Maximum MaterialCondition (MMC). To overcome this difficulty, a new approach is presented that uses a modifier“○V ” (Virtual Condition) instead of “○M ” (MMC). A thorough rationalization of using “○ V ” indatum axis specification is discussed. The paper also provides a convenient table on how to usethis modifier.1

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avik Dayal, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; A. A. (Louis) Beex, Virginia Tech

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Thestudents can plot the signalwith an overlay of an idealsquare wave. Figure 1shows a plot of an idealsquare wave and thesummation of Fouriercomponents from n = 1 to4. A text file containing thecalculated data points as afunction of time for oneperiod of the square waveis then exported fromMATLAB. This file isimported into theoscilloscope softwarepackage and is used as thesource code for the outputof the arbitrary function Fig. 1 A plot generated in MATLAB of a finite Fourier series (ngenerator. = 1 to 4) with an overlay of a plot of an ideal square wave. Page 23.290.4The students design two bandpass

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Tech Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin PE, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

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Ocean and Marine

transport and portand harbor research challenges. The first Oceanographical Engineering text and reference bookwas authored by Robert L. Weigel, UC Berkeley in 1964.[1] MIT had preeminenthydrodynamic laboratory facilities in the 50’s and 60’s where Profs. Ippen and Eaglesonproduced numerous PhD's who were instrumental in leading national coastal and oceanengineering research and education for the next three or four decades. The classic text Estuaryand Coastline Hydrodynamics, published in 1966 was edited by Arthur T. Ippen, Ford Professorof Engineering, Director of Hydrodynamics Laboratory, Department of Civil Engineering,MIT.[2]Publications in Proceedings of the International Conference on Coastal Engineering(ICCE) The authors hypothesized

Conference Session

Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan E. Powers, Clarkson University; Stefan J. Grimberg P.E., Clarkson University

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Environmental Engineering

that our Nation will face over the next several decades.1 Indeed,sustainability meets all of the need for interdisciplinary approaches, with ambiguity, imprecision,and complexity characteristics. Experimentation and discovery are keys to producing workablesolutions. 4 Capitalizing on the combination of students’ desires, opportunities on a Universitycampus to provide real-world experiential learning sites, and a National need for educating allstudents with advanced STEM and critical thinking skills, it makes sense to develop campusexperiential learning facilities to include campus sustainability systems into classes from manydisciplines. 5 Page

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Ethics

the universities remain instruments of monetized economic growth.” - “The institutional autonomy and academic freedom, which have enabled universities and faculty to advance learning and disseminate knowledge as a public good in itself , is correspondingly selected against and abolished”1 The MME might describe in many ways how a sector of professionals within academiaand private companies might want to drive the university mission. There is little doubt amongprofessors that having the input of the private sector is a valuable tool for designing ourcurriculum. Also, there is little doubt that research shared between the private sector andacademia can give valuable input knowledge and skills needed to fine tune

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Sarangan, University of Dayton; Joseph W Haus, University of Dayton; Surinder M. Jain, Sinclair Community College; Jamshid Moradmand, Sinclair Community College; Nick Reeder, Sinclair Community College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

interactive video system to link thelaboratory to the classroom in real time. These tools are being integrated into junior and seniorlevel engineering courses, two community college courses and workshops for high schoolscience teachers.IntroductionLow enrollment and poor student performance in academic programs in engineering, science andmathematics support the somber conclusions recently published by The National Academies inRising Above The Gathering Storm, Revisited: Rapidly Approaching Category 5, an update to itsseminal 2005 publication of similar title [1]. The report raises the specter of an impending talentgap which could severely jeopardize U.S. industrial competitiveness. This is highlighted by thecomparison of the following trends in China

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weizhao Zhao, University of Miami; Ann G Bessell PhD; Nurgun Erdol, Florida Atlantic University; Anthony J McGoron, Florida International University; William T. Rhodes, Florida Atlantic University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Page 23.296.2include 1) class hours required because of the interdisciplinary features, 2) sophisticatedmathematical modeling required for many imaging systems, 3) inaccessibility or localunavailability of the imaging devices. Finding an efficient way for instructors to deliver medicalimaging knowledge and establishing an effective learning environment for students, especially atinstitutions without associated medical schools or hospitals, have long been goals for medicalimaging educators.Comprehensive discussion for undergraduate medical imaging education has been published25.Efficient teaching for faculty and effective learning for students are crucial to the success ofmedical imaging education16,21. Internet/web-based education (a major

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dianna Newman; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

years, the center will undertake the following tasks in support of theseactivities:1) Assemble Evidence of Student Learning from Mobile Hands-On Learning Document our model of engineering pedagogy that builds on years of experimentation with and without mobile platforms, which will include a review of what the MHOS team have learned individually. Compile evidence of depth of learning, short- and long-term retention that results from increased enthusiasm as a result of experiences in active learning, confidence building in engineering skills particularly among underrepresented students, and that engaging in active learning and having the equipment readily available stimulates student creativity and inventiveness. i

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

assessment so that manymore chemical engineering faculty will incorporate concept-based learning into their classes.The specific objectives of this project are to:1. Develop the AIChE Concept Warehouse, a flexible database-driven website for conceptual questions in the core chemical engineering sciences. Features of the AIChE Concept Warehouse include: a. Making concept questions available in different formats to facilitate widespread use. b. Allowing integration of questions within a course and from different courses so students can link concepts to one another and form a more cohesive cognitive structure. c. Populating the site with conceptual questions that are submitted and reviewed by faculty, and are catalogued, rated and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Devlin B. Montfort, Washington State University; Cara J Poor P.E., Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

 mechanics  of  materials.    To  ensure  that  the  developed  materials  address  both  issues,  the  following  two  specific  aims  will  guide  the  proposed  work:     • Specific  Aim  1  (Adoptability)  –  Encourage  the  broad  adoption  of  the   developed  materials  by  incorporating  the  perspectives  of  potential  users  in   the  development  process.       • Specific  Aim  2  (Effectiveness)  –  Ensure  the  effectiveness  of  the  developed   materials  by  utilizing  existing  research  and  conducting  new  research  on   student  conceptual  understanding  and  the  materials’  effectiveness  in

Conference Session

CIP Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdullah I. Almhaidib, King Saud University

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College Industry Partnerships

/training support. The general philosophy of engineering education is to producegraduates of high academic standard and of immediate value to the industry. EngineeringEducation is the process of training engineers for the purposes of initiating, facilitating andimplementing the technological development in the society. The preparation of students who aredeeply knowledgeable of the technical fundamentals as well as the professional skills ofengineering is considered the main objective of engineering education is [1].Engineering education in Saudi Arabia started in1962 when the first College of Engineering wasestablished within a collaborative project between the government of the Kingdom of SaudiArabia represented by the Ministry of Education and

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilo Vieira, Eafit; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing & Information Technology

computational thinking practices:  Connecting Computing  Developing computational artifacts  Abstracting  Analyzing problems and artifacts  Communicating  Working effectively in teamsThey are grouped by seven big ideas and 23 key concepts as shown in Table 1. Page 23.301.4 Table 1 – Big Ideas and Key Concepts – CS Principles13 Big Idea Key Concept Creativity: Computing is a A. Computing fosters the creation of artifacts. creative activity. B. Computing fosters creative expression C. Programming is a

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Lin, University of Southern Maine; James W. Smith, University of Southern Maine; Stephen Knittweis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

rely on principles ofthermodynamics, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. To demonstrate these principles and theirapplications, a system was designed and constructed to study the operating characteristicsand system design theory of an air conditioner/heat pump unit. The theoretical cycle can beillustrated in figure 1 with four basic components: compressor, condenser, expansion valveand evaporator. The refrigerant flows counter-clockwise through the cycle. The compressorraises the pressure of the refrigerant, which exits as superheated vapor. Ideally, thesuperheated vapor condenses to liquid at constant pressure in the condenser by rejecting heat.The expansion valve throttles the refrigerant’s pressure down, so it leaves as a two phasemixture in

Conference Session

Activities and Assessment for “Awkward ABET Outcomes”

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Huynh, University of South Carolina; Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina; Jason W Gantt, University of South Carolina

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Civil Engineering

enhance the transfer of core knowledge through active learning. Anoutline of the EFFECT components is provided in Figure 1. Page 23.303.2 Figure 1. EFFECTs pedagocial structure.As shown in Figure 1, each EFFECT begins with a decision worksheet. The decision worksheetprovides a brief context about the problem and asks students to provide an answer to a designproblem. For example, the context to a problem concerning the design of a solar power system3could be as follows. A complete decision worksheet is provided in Appendix 1; it is one of manythat have been developed as part of the NSF CCLI project and is publicly

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Jude L. DePalma, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Nebojsa I Jaksic P.E., Colorado State University, Pueblo; Ananda Mani Paudel, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Hüseyin Sarper, Colorado State University-Pueblo; Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Community Engagement Division

. “Fact Book.” http://www.colostate- pueblo.edu/IR/factbook/Documents/2011FactBook.pdf, accessed 21 November 2012.6. Colorado State University-Pueblo. “Providing Opportunities to Excel.”7. Conrad, Sarah, Silvia Sara Canetto, David MacPhee, and Samantha Farro. “What Attracts High-Achieving, Socioeconomically Disadvantaged Students to the Physical Sciences and Engineering?” College Student Journal. Volume 43(4)2009, 1359-1369.8. Coyle, Edward J., Leah Jamieson, and William C. Oakes. “EPICS: Engineering Projects in Community Service. International Journal of Engineering Education. Volume 21(1), 2005.9. Dede, Songo. “Supplemental Fuel Production Using Fly ash and Wood Biomass.” MS thesis 2006.10. Dewey, John

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Mwangi P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Architectural

(UEH) and exchangenotes with the future Haitian engineers and architects in regard to building design andconstruction curriculum. The group was also able to visit a riverbed where sand and gravel werebeing harvested for the ongoing reconstruction and also witnessed firsthand the roadsideproduction of concrete masonry units (CMU). It was not all disappointments as the studentsspent the last day of their visit at the beautiful Haitian beaches. Figures 1, 2 and 3 capture someof the student visit activities.Figure 1: Community Visits (a), (b) Devastated Neighborhood and (c) New ConstructionSite Page 23.305.3Figure 2: Community Visits (a) New

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim A. Scalzo, State University of New York, HQ; Lisa Miles Raposo, State University of New York Center for Professional Development

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Continuing Professional Development

a consistent process to ensure thatthere is emphasis placed on early identification of learning objectives, competency development,customization for the community in delivery and format, and regular assessment both at thecourse and program level. The template is adapted from the process used in the RPI CourseDevelopment Model and is customized for the SUNY environment and culture. The steps in theSUNY CPD template are depicted in Diagram 1 and described in more detail below. Page 23.306.5 Diagram 1 – CPD Program Development FrameworkA. Identify Certificate Program Owner (Who is the entity on the program side who will be

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Lynn LaVallie, Turtle Mountain Community College; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

high and middle school levels for the last twelve years. His outreach activities have been supported by funds from the NSF, NASA, and Office of Naval Research. Page 23.307.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Community-Relevant Research for TCC STEM Student RetentionIntroductionCommunity colleges in the United States are currently experiencing greatly increased enrollment(17% from 2007 to 2009)1 and, although traditionally concerned with two-year undergraduateeducation, have become the focus of programs which encourage research as a means of retainingand developing

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique H. Head, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi PE, Morgan State University; Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering

(electronic) homework as opposed to traditional(written) homework. For this study, 2 different civil engineering instructors compare studentdata for this engineering mechanics course taught during the spring 2012 semester and summer2012 mini-mester (3 sessions), thereby sampling a total of 56 students. The instruments used tomeasure effectiveness were homework assignments and final exam grades, and their effect on thefinal grades for the course. The homework assignments for this study focused on 2 main topics:1) structural analysis of trusses, and 2) construction of shear and moment diagrams. The resultsshow that an online instructional tool that supports the facilitation of online (electronic)homework, was used compared to traditional (written

Conference Session

"How Do We Compare?" - Students, Case Studies, and Learning Approaches

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christi P Patton Luks, University of Tulsa

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Chemical Engineering

ofstudent involvement, classroom morale, and, ultimately, the learning that occurred in my classes.In Fall 2012, I had the opportunity to teach two sections of a junior-level heat transfer courseusing different pedagogies: (1) the traditional, lecture-based approach with some active-learningand (2) a modified PBL approach. My modified course alternates mini-lectures and studentproblems in a "leap frog" style. This class meets for 3 hours, once a week. Lectures are very briefand dispersed throughout the class meeting time. Students work problems and conduct briefexperiments in class. Their results are shared and unusual results are discussed. Lecture timehelps summarize these results and propel the class to the next topic. Homework reflects

Conference Session

First Year Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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Educational Research and Methods

discussed, and opportunities for furtherstudy will be proposed.Literature on Student Attitudes towards EngineeringResearchers have used academic measures, demographic information, and survey instruments, totry to develop an understanding of how students decide to major in engineering and thepersistence of those students in engineering programs. Most commonly, statistical procedureswere used to relate high school performance, standardized test scores, and demographicinformation to retention in engineering, or engineering GPA. For example, one study appliedlogistic regression to a database of more than 80,000 students to assess the impact of high schoolGPA, SAT scores, gender, ethnicity and citizenship affected graduation rates.1 They concludedthat

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kathryn D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Management

abroad, specifically,1) if there are differences among gender, classification and/or program of study, 2)whether students do not study abroad due to financial, class selection, time, and/or otherreasons, 3) what percent of the cost associated with studying abroad the students need tohave covered in order to be able to afford to study abroad, and 4) where students wish tostudy abroad. In addition, this comparison contrasts findings between a public, rural,comprehensive university (University of Arkansas) with a private, urban, technologicaluniversity (Stevens Institute of Technology). Results show that the majority of public andprivate university students want to study abroad (ideally in Europe), but identify time andfinances as constraints

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mei Liu, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; F. H. 'Bud' Griffis, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Andrew J Bates, Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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Construction

cost overrunand equip the IPD team with confidence to really enjoy the benefits of collaborative team work.Keywords: Integrated Project Delivery (IPD); Compensation Structure; Contingency Allocation;Monetary Motivation; Risk Analysis.1. Introduction Traditional project delivery methods include, but are not limited to, the Design-Bid-Build(DBB), Design-Build (DB), and Construction Manager as Agent and at Risk (CM/A or CM@R)for public and private works. More and more professionals are frustrated with project outcomesand claim that projects often run over schedule and over budget [1]. The construction industryhas been searching for effective project delivery methods to maximize project performance overthe past decades [2]. The architect

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

, generally spending a significantamount of class time discussing theory, using chalk or dry erase markers and other forms ofverbal communication, in a very step-by-step progression, where preceding topics are built uponthroughout the duration of the course. Engineering education researchers have shown thesestyles of teaching to contradict the learning styles of most engineering students, who aregenerally active, sensory, visual, and sequential learners [1]. As a result, the awareness in theengineering community has risen in recent years and a number of techniques have beenintroduced to help instructors tailor their courses to incorporate most, if not all learning styles ofthe students. Within the past decade, a push for learner-centered

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

wider pool of civil engineering student challenges in existence that haven’t beenfully identified to the national audience. While most of these competitions require a significantinvestment of resources, including faculty/staff time and departmental fiscal support, theengineering education literature appears to be devoid of a recent, critical assessment of civilengineering competition-based learning activities and their associated learning value.Accordingly, the research questions associated with this study are: 1.) What civil engineering-related intercollegiate competition-based learning activities are currently in use in the UnitedStates, and 2.) What is the perceived learning value associated with particular identifiedcompetition? For

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Kenneth D Dawson, Tuskegee University; Jonathan Rocha, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

and nuts in a simple and fast manner withoutconsideration to other functionality aspects.The participants in this study were 11 students taking the course Theory of Machines in fall2012. The new approach was packaged in the form of a term-long class project which startedearly on in the semester and was completed in stages as the semester progressed and necessarybackground covered. Each group consisted on 2-3 members. The project statement is as follows:Part 1: Design and test a system for constructing four bar mechanisms for the purpose of Page 23.315.4studying their kinematics. To the extent possible, the design should be cost effective

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

bytheir Center for Neural Basis of Cognition (CNBC). This minor is open to students in any majorof any college at Carnegie Mellon. This minor seeks to attract undergraduate students fromcomputer science, engineering, biology, statistics, and others. This minor requires a total of fivecourses. Four courses are drawn from neural computation, neuroscience, cognitive psychology,and intelligence system analysis areas, and one additional depth elective chosen one of the coreareas that is outside of the student’s major. This depth elective can be replaced by a one-yearresearch project in computational neuroscience27.Models for Integration of Computing Intelligence in CurriculumsTable 1 provides a list of computing intelligence course offerings of

Conference Session

Computational/CS Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikunja Swain P.E., South Carolina State University; Wanda Moses, South Carolina State University; James Allen Anderson, South Carolina State University; Cynthia T Davis, SC State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

% over the last 4 years. Technology companies are facing a common challenge:finding a diverse, well-trained workforce. Enrollment of minorities and women in computer science inthe United States is well below other ethnic and gender groups when compared to their percentages inthe general population. Enrollment trends tracked by organizations like the National Center for Womenand Information Technology, the Anita Borg Institute for Women and Technology and The Associationfor Computing Machinery (ACM) all report similar stories 1, 2, 3. There is a steady decline in the numberof university students graduating with Computer Science degrees over of the last ten years. Morealarming is that enrollment and graduation rates in Computer Science are much

Conference Session

Computer Based Grading and Learning Styles

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G Crawford P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Lynn K Byers, U.S. Military Academy; Rebecca Zifchock, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

were then compared to aretrospective review of their performance on two mid-term examinations. The first examinationfocused on SolidWorks programming skills, while the second focused on MATLABprogramming skills. There was no significant difference, overall, between the scores on the twoexams (Exam 1 = 92.3% ±10.5; Exam 2 = 92.3% ±10.4, p = 1.00). The individual differencesbetween the two exams was calculated and used as a dependent variable, where a positive changesuggested that the individual performed better in the MATLAB exam, and a negative change wasindicative of a better performance on the SolidWorks exam.Analyses were performed separately for both the Visual/Verbal and Sequential/Globaldimensions. For each dimension, a Mann-Whitney U

Conference Session

CAD Assessments, Trends and Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

toy car model body as a manufacturingdesign project.Introduction:A survey conducted by Eggert 1 indicates that both academia and industry are strongly inagreement that upon graduating, a mechanical engineering student should be capable of designinga part using CAD/Solid Modeling. Among the several competencies desired by the job market,engineers with these skills are highly in demand. Therefore, like most engineering programs 2 - 4,our manufacturing engineering program at Virginia State University places a great emphasis onhands-on activities in part design and product assembly competencies in its curriculum.Manufacturing engineering students develop skills for the various elements of the design processthrough the curriculum, culminating in a