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Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Engineering Curriculum Design and Evaluation
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jeremy N. Thomas, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Christopher Theriault, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Charles Duba, DigiPen Institute of Technology; Lukas P van Ginneken, Digipen Institute of Technology; Nicholas James Rivera; Brian Michael Tugade, DigiPen Institute of Technology
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Electrical and Computer
during the project.  Student-initiated research is relied upon for the student to progress through the project as well as for their own learning.  Require high levels of student initiative; students need to develop motivation and organization skills.  Open-ended outcomes: allowing the student the opportunity to choose, after appropriate research, an outcome that interests them.  Observational skills are identified as having a high priority, especially in the initial stages during identification of the problem.  Student reflection is important. They are encouraged to evaluate fully the outcomes they have achieved.  Rely on team-work.  Are often multiple terms in duration
Conference Session
Materials Division Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Robert H. Hadfield, University of Glasgow; Andrew Phillips
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Materials
for First Year Undergraduates that Connects the Electrical and Thermal Properties of MetalsAbstractThe undergraduate engineering programmes at the University of Glasgow were recently revisedto include a common core of classes in Year 1 and Year 2. Materials I, an introductory materialsscience course, is now taken by all Year 1 engineering students. The lectures in the course weremodified to include topics that are of interest to electronic and electrical engineering students,electrical and optical properties of materials. A hands-on laboratory experience has been developedto support student learning on electrical resistivity and thermal conductivity. The hands-onexperiment about optical reflectivity will be added to the
Conference Session
Flipped Classrooms in Mechanics
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Keri Ryan, University of Nevada, Reno; Adam Kirn, Univeristy of Nevada, Reno
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Mechanics
classroom (1 in Section 1 and 4 inSection 2) and students that perceived the flipped classroom took more of their time than atraditional approach (1 in Section 1 and 3 in Section 2).The rate of negative feedback was higher in Section 2 with the graduate student instructor. Asdiscussed above, Section 2 contained more high performers, which could indicate that Section 2was composed of more students that had achieved success under traditional learning techniques,and thus were resistant to the flipped classroom. Upon reflection, we believe that students in bothsections were similarly educated about the benefit of the flipped classroom at the beginning ofthe semester. However, a few students in Section 2 vocally expressed dislike of the approachafter
Conference Session
Construction Project Delivery and Control
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Wesley Martin, Central Washington University; Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University
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Construction
students to reconsider the values associated withcollaboration.Active LearningActive learning has been performed in several different forms to expose students to various Page 26.148.3subjects in construction. The idea of active learning was first established through the works ofKurt Lewin, John Dewey and Jean Piaget, where they defined experiential learning through“adaptive modes of concrete experiences and abstract conceptualizations and the modes of activeexperimentation and reflective observation characteristically resolved in different fields ofinquiry”9 . Kolb8 states that there are two main goals in the experiential learning or activelearning
Conference Session
Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven W. Klosterman, Northeastern University; Steven T. McGonagle, Northeastern University; Simon Pitts, Northeastern University
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Engineering Leadership Development Division
engineering and technology.This paper describes how the program builds awareness of the broad characteristics of leadershipleading up to this exercise, enriching the understanding of how leadership emerges and evolves,as a blueprint of a best practice in a nationally recognized curriculum. Included is an overviewand structure of the leadership program and brief descriptions of the leadership topics taught inthe class, including supporting literature, and outcomes.2 The Assignment – Personal Case StudyThe purpose of the assignment is to give students the opportunity to analyze the leadershipapproach and philosophies of historic figures and reflect upon how their styles match andcontrast with what they’ve been taught in the classroom, and then share
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Teresa J. Cutright, University of Akron; Lakiesha N. Williams, Mississippi State University; Linda T Coats; Debora F Rodrigues, University of Houston (CoE); Judit Eva Puskas; Frank "Fritz" J Claydon, University of Houston (CoE)
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering
process 13% 25% 11% Help with career path 0% 25% 7%Before the workshop, all of the participants knew how to define racism. However, 67% of theattendees did not know what a micro-aggression was. Surprisingly, none of the faculty listedpossible benefits of being proactive. Students listed that some people may be shy (22%), can't sit Page 26.565.10and do nothing (22%), you get to learn (11%) and can avoid potential problems before theyoccur (22%).Post session methods to increase participation were more concrete and reflected that sessionattendees did learn something (Table 4
Conference Session
Hands-on Active Learning
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison
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Diversity
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Engineering Technology
strong tool for dealing with this problem.12 Simulation is a problem-solving exercise that is undertaken collaboratively and may besolved through a combination of character identification, shared decision making, investigativeinquiry, and reflective practice within a scenario context (Fisher, 2005). Although the importance Page 26.582.5of hands-on labs to the technology curriculum cannot be denied, Garcia (1995) cites severaladvantages of computer simulations compared to laboratory activities.13 First, there appear to beimportant pedagogical advantages of using computer simulations in the classroom. Second, thepurchase, maintenance, and
Conference Session
Diffusion and Adoption of Teaching Practices
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Fayequa Majid, Alabama A&M University; V. Trent Montgomery, Alabama A&M University; Chance M Glenn Sr., Alabama A&M University; Juarine Stewart, Alabama A&M University
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
instructor reflection students Entry Data Implementation & Assessment Cycle Redesign Faculty the Course participants Collect Student Midterm Assessment Faculty,staff, and Midterm and instructor reflection
Conference Session
Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Paul E. Post, Ohio State University; Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University
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Community Engagement Division
evenanswering such questions at an HA event. The behavior that is being encouraged in HA is earlycareer ambassadorship, not the promotion of attendance at a particular university or career at aparticular employer. That being said, effective ambassadors reflect well on their institutions andemployers and there is likely some marketing or recruiting benefit to these institutions in theactivity. Page 26.611.4The HA program was piloted in 2013-14 with 28 participating schools (resulting in 24 visits) andrepeated in 2014-15 with 38 participating schools (21 visits completed at the time of thiswriting). The second year implementation was accompanied by one
Conference Session
Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yu Gong, Purdue University; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University
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Engineering Physics & Physics
Engineering Senior CE_Se_03 Male Chemical Engineering Senior NE_Se_01 Male Nuclear Engineering SeniorData Analysis. Our data analysis process was an iterative one involving continualexamination and discussion. Interview data were analyzed using constant comparativemethods of analysis17. In the first phase of analysis, the students’ interview responses weretranscribed from both audio and video records. The research team looked for patterns instudents’ responses that reflected their subjective reasoning. Each of the first two authorsindividually identified and grouped distinct responses. The grouped categories were used tostructurally describe participants’ reflections on their learning
Conference Session
Assessment and Outcomes: ERM Roundtable
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer; Zachari Swiecki, University of Madison-Wisconsin
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Educational Research and Methods
example, we have developed a first-year course in which students role- Page 26.679.5play as engineering interns and participate in two 8-week-long virtual internship programs [14].In one virtual internship, Nephrotex, students design a filtration membrane for a hemodialysismachine. In a second internship, RescuShell, students design an exoskeleton to assist rescueworkers. Throughout each internship, students interact with their team members and theirmentors via a chat program. Mentors guide them through the activities and occasionally ask themto reflect on their work in a digital engineering notebook. At the end of the course, studentspresent
Conference Session
Design as a Social Process: Teams and Organizations
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joy M. Adams, University of Michigan; Mical D. DeGraaff, University of Michigan; Gail S Hohner, University of Michigan
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Design in Engineering Education
integrate the feedback into their performance. As a result, we were not achievingour desired program outcomes: improved project-specific engineering design skills, professionalbehavior, and evidence of self-reflection. To address this, we have created and implemented anadditional avenue for peer-to-peer anonymized feedback: a qualitative survey utilizing codedcompetencies. The purpose of this research is to evaluate this qualitative instrument in terms ofoverall effectiveness. This paper outlines insights and trends noted in the first year ofimplementation.Context The Multidisciplinary Design Program is an academic program that provides studentsfrom across the university an opportunity to develop and refine their engineering skills byworking
Conference Session
Design Pedagogy
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica Asly Artiles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Katherine E LeVine, Wellesley College
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Design in Engineering Education
. Page 26.1455.2IntroductionThis paper lies at the intersections of two movements. The first, a realization for the untappedproblem-solving potential inherent in big, collaborative meetings of passionate people (mostcommonly seen in hackathons). The second, the realization that design thinking can extend muchfarther beyond the traditional product design engineering classroom and into the hands of ourcitizens in order to capacitate them as able problem-solvers in our community.To understand the first realization is to understand the hacker culture that has expanded acrossnations and disciplines. Originally used to describe someone who makes furniture with an axe,this makeshift nature reflected onto the first programming-oriented use of the word
Conference Session
Software Engineering Constituent Committee Technical Session 2
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Temesghen Kahsai , Carnegie Mellon University; Liam O'Reilly, Swansea University; Markus Roggenbach, Swansea University
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Software Engineering Constituent Committee
propositional logic are among the concepts underlying testing; • provides examples for data structures: testing tools need to represent graphs, the axioms of abstract data types such as a stack can guide testing; and • supports programming education in various aspects: students become better programmers as they o become tool literate; o learn about topics as testing and debugging presented as SECs; and o reflect on quality of source code as well as of programs.Such a positive view is supported, e.g., by McCauley and Jackson who write: “an early andconsistent emphasis on software engineering concepts creates a student culture that values theprinciples and practices of software engineering” 15. Also
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Approaches for Enhancing Non-technical Skills
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Marissa H. Forbes, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder
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Diversity
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
B is less a reflection ofhighly self-determinant engineering degrees and more a reflection of less curricular choice acrossthe board at this institution. This trend is perhaps not surprising considering that University B isa technically focused institution, with more than 90% of the school’s undergraduate populationenrolled in engineering degree programs.University CUniversity C is a private, Master’s University (large program) 11 with a 2013 undergraduateuniversity population of approximately 4,900 students and a full-time undergraduate engineeringpopulation of approximately 800 students. Page 26.1512.10Engineering degree program Choice
Conference Session
Assessment of Engineering Leadership Skills
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Doug Reeve P.Eng., University of Toronto; Cindy Rottmann, University of Toronto, ILead; Robin Sacks, University of Toronto
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Diversity
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Engineering Leadership Development Division
experienced than engineers in the country with a slightover-representation of chemical and mechanical engineers. The gender split reflects that ofCanadian engineering graduates over the past two decades. Please see Table 2 below for asummary of our demographic data.  T ABLE  2 :  S AMPLE  C HARACTERISTICS    Category Sub-Categories % of SampleSex Male 74 Female 26Age 20-29 43 30-39 33 40-49
Conference Session
New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Donald P. Visco Jr., University of Akron; Dirk Schaefer, University of Bath
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Diversity
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New Engineering Educators
navigate a course to geta good grade and look towards finding a position after graduation or move to graduate school.They have opted into the system that exists to graduate with an engineering degree.If put into a broader context, there are a number of additional reasons to reflect on the currentwidespread lack of professional pedagogical preparation of engineering faculty in the US and itspotential long-term ramifications if no corrective action is taken.It stands to reason that the prosperity and well-being of a nation can be linked to the education Page 26.1596.3and qualification of its population2,3. Therefore, parents as key stakeholders of
Conference Session
Research to Practice: STRAND 4 K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Richards, University of Tennessee; Wenshu Li, The University of Tennessee
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
and one of the two peer mentors. Atthis time and submitted their completed unit plan lessons, reflections on their unit as well asways in which they refined or improved their unit after using it in the class. However, only fourof the teachers had utilized their lesson plans in their classes and evaluated them. The budget for the 2014-2015 program had direct costs of about $20,000. It was fundedprimarily through a grant from the US DOT to the STC at the Center for Transportation Research(CTR), a unit at the University of Tennessee. Figure 2 displays the logic model of the program. Page 26.1605.5 Table 1 Inquiry Learning 5 Es-Science
Conference Session
Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Courtney S. Smith, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering
Page 26.1625.8coders then worked together to negotiate consensus definitions for the groupings such that eachgroup was finally characterized by its differences from other categories as well as the similaritiesamong quotations within the group.ResultsThe preliminary data analysis yielded three major aspects that seemed to dictate the meaning ofmentoring within each relationship: context, formation and tone (Table 1). Context reflects thegeneral scope of the relationship, including both its focus and the dynamic between mentor andmentor. Formation represents the way in which the relationship was initiated, and in someinstances how it was maintained. Finally, tone reflects the general attitude of the mentor thatformed the basis of the student
Conference Session
NSF Grantees’ Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian J Skromme, Arizona State University; Paul Rayes, Arizona State University; Brian McNamara, Arizona State University; Xiaoxuan Wang, Arizona State University; Yih-Fang Huang, University of Notre Dame; Daniel H. Robinson, Colorado State University; Xiang Gao, Arizona State University; Theodore Thompson
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
over users, where the averagepercent wrong was only 32%, with a median percent wrong of 21%, indicating a skeweddistribution. Examination revealed that students having more difficulty (and getting more wronganswers) played the game much longer than those doing well. Moreover, the average percentagecorrect tended to stagnate or even decrease as students moved from the easier levels into harderlevels, which does not reflect the improvement we would like to see as they gain experience (seeFig. 5). If the students were truly mastering the ideas, we would hope to see a reduction inwrong answers as students gain experience and go the higher levels, or at least fewer overall.(The laboratory trial did show very substantial learning gains from doing
Conference Session
Curricular and Non-curricular Models for Diverse Learners in Engineering
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Adel A. Sharif, California State University, Los Angeles; Arturo Pacheco-Vega, California State University, Los Angeles; Deborah Soonmee Won, California State University, Los Angeles; Tonatiuh Rodriguez-Nikl, California State University, Los Angeles; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Crist Simon Khachikian, California State University, Northridge
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Diversity
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Minorities in Engineering
academic challenges. These programs have significantly reduced the time studentsspend in remedial English and mathematics courses and have increased the first-year retentionrates. Nevertheless, these first-year improvements do not often reflect on the overall retentionand graduation rates. In fact, contrary to what might be assumed, strong first-year supportprograms, which have received the bulk of the attention in the literature, can degrade sophomoreperformance for a variety of reasons1,2. These observations have led to the suggestion thatsophomore-specific programs are necessary to support rising students3. In many cases, thevanishing effect of first-year programs on later years has been attributed to the fact that studentstransition from a
Conference Session
Research and Multidisciplinary Experiences
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Shahin S. Nudehi, Valparaiso University; Robert D. Palumbo, Valparaiso University; Daniel Blood, Valparaiso University; Luke Jerod Venstrom, Valparaiso University
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Mechanical Engineering
technologythat uses highly concentrated solar radiation as a source of process heat at temperatures in excessof 900 °C. The major components of the solar furnace are a heliostat, louvers, concentrator,reactor table, and associated controls and instrumentation. The heliostat, which holds 36 m2 ofsolar mirrors, is located in front of the main building. It rotates on two axes to track the sun,reflecting sunlight into the building which houses the remaining furnace components. Note thatthe glass door, shown extended in Fig. 1, is lifted out of the path of the reflected beam duringfurnace operation. The louvers, an assembly of rotatable panels comparable to venetian blinds,regulate the furnace power level by attenuating some of the light reflected from the
Conference Session
Computer Tutors, Simulation, and Videos
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Moe Tajvidi P.E., Utah State University; Ning Fang, Utah State University
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Mechanics
on these characteristics.Visualization characteristics of CSA modules can be associated with cognitive science aspectssuch as schemata; mental and graphic visualization, reflection and debriefing, situated learningor cognition, and cognitive apprenticeship23, 40. Brown40 noted the infrequency of visualizationsintegrated into classroom instruction. He attributed this infrequency to the lack of sufficientteaching tools. Without exposure to them, students could not experience the benefits of usefulCSA tools. In addition, new modules have included more web-based interactive tutoring23, 35, 38.For example, the tutorial package developed by Ong38 could support students with an interactivefeature with the capability of modifying parameters so that
Conference Session
Assessment and Outcomes: ERM Roundtable
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Katharine Mary Eichelman; Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl A Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh
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Educational Research and Methods
-gamecontexts in order to push students to the edge of their capabilities2,3,4. While many traditionalteaching methods entail a punitive aspect, often without providing the student with any feedbackin the form of corrections, game-based learning provides instantaneous feedback so that studentscan persist until they achieve the correct answer, learning and improving from each failure2.Since games allow students to repeatedly try without repercussions, they encourage reflection onwhat mistakes were made and how to avoid these issues in the next attempt at the problem14.This reflection allows the students to make their own connections between previous and currentclassroom content, and how to best apply it. When a player does finally overcome a
Conference Session
Concept Inventories and Assessment of Knowledge
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian Douglas Gane, University of Illinois at Chicago; Dana Denick, National Science Foundation; Natalie Jorion; Louis V DiBello; James W Pellegrino, University of Illinois, Chicago; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Educational Research and Methods
reflect the modifications we made to the domainmodel and/or the items. Page 26.404.5Domain analysis & modelOne substantial portion of the redesign effort was revision of the domain model. This revisionoccurred as a result of continued, iterative domain analysis, using a Q-matrix to track alignmentbetween items and FKs, conducting think-aloud studies using individual TTCI items, andconducting larger-scale pilot studies using the full set of TTCI Heat items. Revisions to thedomain model occurred primarily in terms of the number and content of the FKs. This includedrevising the boundaries of the FK, creating new FKs, and condensing multiple FKs
Conference Session
NSF Grantees’ Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Michael Heiman; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
differences intheir approach towards solving a problem. Engineering is described with a formal process, withcaution taken by using theory to reach a solution. Making is described as more informal wherethey solution is found through trial-and-error.ConclusionsThe responses for engineering and making were similar with making described as more informalthan engineering across most of the responses. Responses such as trial-and-error for “What isMaking?” reflect learning and understanding of concepts through practice while responses for“What is Engineering?” suggest an understanding through theory and calculations. The ability tolearn through practice and self-guidance show how makers exhibit traits such as lifelong learningfrom The Engineer of 20201
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Chemical Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University
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Chemical Engineering
exploreconnections and patterns in the studied material9,10. These benefits of writing assignments areenhanced in fields such as engineering, since students are rarely assigned reflective writing tasksand thus have few opportunities to develop associated abilities11,12. However, conceptual testinginstruments in the chemical engineering field generally involve multiple choice questions ratherthan written responses.This paper discusses the construction and use of short, written-answer “Concept Quizzes” in thechemical engineering curriculum. These quizzes are intended to evaluate conceptual knowledgewhile forcing students to communicate answers in written format. The objective of this work isto improve students’ understanding of critical engineering concepts
Conference Session
Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shafagh Jafer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering
: $1,000Evaluation PlanAssessment of the Women’s Engineering Institute will be made by monitoring the retention andenrollment numbers of female engineering students. The Admissions Office will providestatistical data to reflect the impact of the institute on retention and recruitment. The StudentRecords office will also provide reports to analyze academic performance of female studentsprior to and after joining the institute. The number of female students who were grantedscholarships, internship opportunities, and job placements will also indicate the success of theinstitute.Furthermore, as one of the goals of the institute, the number of female faculty hired throughoutthe year will also be analyzed. The number of summer camps attendees will demonstrate
Collection
2015 EDI
Authors
Daryll Pines
-year olds: 1991–2011 5 Why an AP in Engineering?• AP Engineering would not only prepare students for success in four‐year undergraduate engineering programs, it would also prepare Career and Technical Education (CTE) students to succeed in two‐year programs.• Surveys with Deans, Teachers, and Students support that there is significant interest in seeing an AP in Engineering offered and taught at the K-12 level, preferably the junior year.• The College Board is committed to developing the proposed new AP Engineering Exam to “reflect what we know about how students learn; build students’ transferable, conceptual understanding and inquiry skills; and
Conference Session
ETAC/ABET Related Issues
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mark A. Laingen, Illinois State University; Steven A. Freeman, Iowa State University; Thomas J Brumm, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University
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Engineering Technology
experience [15].Experiential learning encourages four modes of learning – experiencing, reflecting, thinking, andacting –where the learner can engage in all four modes based on the learning situation and whatis being learned [13]. Kolb [14] explained the four modes as: (1) concrete experiences leading to(2) observations and experiences, which enable (3) forming abstract concepts, and (4) concludingwith testing in new situations; all of which enhance learning.Self-assessment With the incorporation of the learner-centered curricula, and the implementation of theABET Criterion 3 (a-k) outcomes; student self-assessment has become integral for assessmentsand evaluations. As an indirect assessment method, it provides a formative learning