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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Furterer, East Carolina University; Sandra Furterer, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.906.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Instructional Strategies and Tools to Teach Six Sigma to Engineering Technology Undergraduate StudentsAbstractThis paper presents innovative instructional strategies and tools to teach Six Sigma toEngineering Technology undergraduate students. Six Sigma is an improvement methodologyfocusing on understanding and reducing variation in processes. Many students can easily learnand even apply the basic quality tools in a separate and non-integrated manner, but the realchallenge is to help the students learn and apply the tools of Six Sigma in a synthesized way toattain the true power of an integrated approach. This paper will discuss the

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SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Clifton, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

engineering major is two-semester course sequence. The entireclass works on a single project of substantial size. Students are divided into groups and eachgroup is responsible for completion of a portion of the project. Previously, the author had alwayschosen projects with an industry customer. In fall 2006, the author chose a project with thesoftware engineering faculty members as customers. The initial project goal was to produce atool to automate the periodic monitoring of student progress on projects. However, because theclass had 20 students, it was believed that a more comprehensive, integrated product could beattempted to help address concerns with other tools. In particular, the desire was to incorporateaspects of project planning, estimation

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Farrow, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Manufacturing

Engineering and Technology, Inc., Baltimore, MD, http://www.abet.org.3. Vollaro, M.B., “Field Trips: An Innovative Approach in Teaching Manufacturing Processes to Traditional Undergraduates”, Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exhibition, Montreal, Quebec, Canada.4. Todd, R.H., W.E. Red, S.P. Magleby, and S. Coe, “Manufacturing: A Strategic Opportunity for Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 90, No. 3, American Society for Engineering Education, July, 2001, pp. 397-405.5. Liou, F., “Curriculum Development for an Interdisciplinary manufacturing Engineering Program”, Proceedings of the 2006 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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Manufacturing Education Curriculum I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Anderson, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

leading aerospace manufacturing companies andprofessional societies to develop model curricula materials for manufacturing technicians andengineers working in the aerospace industry. This effort is funded by the National ScienceFoundation (NSF). These curricula will cover the gamut of the needs for manufacturingtechnologists in the aerospace industry and will also provide a common fluency in aerospacemanufacturing procedures, processes, and terminology. The need for a pool of skilled technologyworkers in this industry is highlighted by the aging of the existing workforce and demands forincreased manufacturing efficiency with an increasingly complex product. The civilian andmilitary aerospace industries share some common problems thereby making

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William J. Norman; Jerald Rounds

new curriculum based upon an integrated theory of construction. • Creating a new student infrastructure within existing traditional academic programs.Common project goals and objectives were never achieved. Many industry representatives Page 6.151.4focused upon gaining visibility in the university programs and access to students and saw a new Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2001, American Society for Engineering Educationcurriculum as a means to achieve this. Some academic representatives focused on building a newarea

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Integrating Teaching Assistants, Tenure-track, and Non-tenure-track Faculty into a Cohesive Department

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Wambeke, United States Military Academy; Brock E. Barry, U.S. Military Academy; Jakob C Bruhl P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

) at the U.S.Military Academy (USMA) scattered their various directions in pursuit of research activities,service endeavors, and much needed vacation, the Department convened a Strategic PlanningSession shortly after the 2016 graduation. Topics such as an update to the Department’s Missionand Vision, curriculum modifications, and budget constraints were on the agenda during themulti-day, off-site discussions. Unlike many organizations, the collaborative culture withinC&ME meant there was room at the discussion table for all members of the Department acrossall academic levels and support positions. The Department typically tries to conduct suchsessions every three to four years.Among the multiple strategic outcomes generated during this

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Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

discussed. Then, the concepts of smart gridare introduced. An overview of the key technologies, vision, scope, and benefits of smart grid isgiven. In addition, standards relevant to smart grid development and deployment are brieflyintroduced. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), North American ElectricReliability Corporation (NERC), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), and Institute Page 25.454.3of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) are the major organizations responsible fordeveloping such standards. Example standards include IEC 61968 – application integration atelectric utilities, IEC 61850-communication

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Charles Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Pinellas County School District

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

declared theme.Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School is a magnet school with a mathematics andengineering theme. Located in an urban neighborhood, Jamerson receives Title I services for astudent population in which 66% of students are eligible for free or reduced lunches. The schoolhas set a standard of excellence for its teachers (requiring them to attain national boardcertification) and curriculum (total integration of all its subjects with the engineering theme).The appearance of the school plays a vital role in the projection of this theme and in thereflection of the school’s high standards. The campus’s physical elements add to the school’sappearance. Interactive displays developed by the school are used by the students and faculty

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Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M-Florida State University

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Engineering Technology

they could be further enhanced by teaming them with firewallhardware/packet sniffers, or with firewall software such as Zone Alarm. This work can beexpanded with discussions of other networking concepts and technologies that willenhance one’s networking experience.IntroductionVisual Route is an easy to use graphical user interface that integrates various tools suchas traceroute, ping, and whois (the most common commands taught in a networkingcourse) to check Internet connectivity, and displays the actual route of connections and IPaddress locations on a global map (Exercise 2, Exercise 3). Visual Route presents ageneral analysis of the specific traceroute in terms of the following: • The total number of hops encountered • The average

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Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Simoneau, Keene State University

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Materials

AC 2007-1019: THE PROMISE AND PERIL OF ISO 14000 AND THE ROLE OFENGINEERING EDUCATORSRobert Simoneau, Keene State University Page 12.1454.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Promise and Peril of ISO 14000 and the Role of Engineering EducatorsAbstractWith increased pressures to make our curriculum relevant there are a number of crucial issuesthat need to be considered for inclusion in our courses. In an already overcrowded curriculumthere is relentless tension about those student learning objectives that are desirable against thosethat are less relevant. The conceptual

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 4 – Systems Thinking Integration and Systems Engineering Skills Evaluation

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Constance Aloisio, Purdue University; Karen Marais, Purdue University; Hanxi Sun, Purdue University

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Systems Engineering

-guided study on how systems engineers develop their expertise. Additionally,many systems engineers have an integrative role, “requiring a deeper understanding of a widerange of areas than provided by a focused education” [Ross et al., 2014]. Anecdotally, manyuniversity faculty agree that successful systems engineers can only be made through experience,as evidenced in part by the relatively few programs in systems engineering, especially at theundergraduate level1. As Adcock et al. [2015] note: “current undergraduate engineering education1 A brief note on terminology is appropriate here. While there are many graduate engineering programs that addressthe problems posed by complex engineering systems, these programs tend to focus on the science of

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Applying What We Teach to IE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E. Delbert Horton, Texas A&M University, Commerce; Matthew Elam, Texas A&M University, Commerce; Ben Cranor, Texas A&M University, Commerce

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Industrial Engineering

evaluations. Thisfeedback indicated the program needed to provide the senior-level students with a more realisticindustry experience. Currently, the IE internship course, IE 471, and Industrial Systems Design(IE capstone course), IE 495, are in the IE program curriculum to introduce and provide thesenior engineering student an insight into the industrial world. These two courses wereevaluated according to the continuous improvement plan for the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) and changes were recommended.The IE 471 Internship is offered to give students an occupational experience in an industrialfacility. Students and faculty have experienced several disappointing obstacles in executing thisIE 471 internship course, including

Conference Session

Beyond the Capstone: Integrating Authentic Experiences that Promote Learning and Excitement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Retherford P.E., The University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Beth Lin Hartmann, Iowa State University; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; George A Hunt P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Civil Engineering

(BOK) which directly references the capstone experience as an integral part of thetraditional pathway to attain basic skills in (5) “outcomes”. The narrative developed hereinpresents a brief literature review for historic cataloguing of past capstone inventories, describesthe design of a survey inventorying civil engineering and related field senior design coursesacross the country, summarizes the survey responses received, and presents findings on thepreparedness of programs’ ability to formally assess learning aligned with ASCE’s BOKoutcomes.Literature ReviewSenior Design or “Capstone” classes are a culminating academic experience for students,typically, at the end of their academic program. These courses prepare students for workfollowing

Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Holt, University of Denver; Mark Shaurette, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Christine L Chasek, University of Nebraska at Kearney

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Construction

got to a certain result, need an integral vision.The Felder-Silverman ILS has been utilized in many studies of engineering students. It wasdeveloped by Dr. Felder, a professor of chemical engineering and initially utilized in hischemical engineering classes. Since its creation, it has been used in most disciplines ofengineering study. In a search of the ASEE conference proceeding from 2000 to 2006, Litzingeret al. [30] found hundreds of articles on learning styles and nearly 50 utilized the ILS in theirclassroom and research. The ILS is a respected and well know instrument in the engineeringeducation industry. It is also considered to be easily administered and more easily understood byits participants than

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

January 2002 Hurwitz Group Report found that approximately 500 percentmore of the Web content is retained with streaming media experiences, as compared to staticWeb sites.7The research firm comScore Media Metrix recently released streaming media viewing habits ofAmerican consumers. Fifty-six percent of the domestic Internet population, which amounts to 94million people, viewed an online streaming media. During April to June 2005, the averageperson viewed 73 minutes of streaming content per month.9 Young men, ages 18 to 34, led theway in streaming media consumption as a part of their business communications with 84 minutesper month during the heart of the business day.9How can streaming be incorporated into the curriculum?Today, almost every

Conference Session

Electrical ET Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1229: TECHNOLOGIES OF NANOTECHNOLOGYHelen McNally, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. McNally is an assistant Professor or Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. She is a member of the Birck Nanotechnology Center and the Bindley Bioscience Center (BBC) at Purdue’s Discovery Park. Dr. McNally currently directs the BBC Biological Atomic Force Microscopy (BioAFM) Facility. Dr. McNally’s research interests involve the development and integration of scanning probe technologies for fluid applications. She is currently developing BioAFM short courses and courses in nano and bio technology at the graduate and undergraduate levels. Her interest also includes

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Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Ronnie Bolick, North Carolina A&T State University; Ram Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Oladapo Akinyede, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

: Polymer composites have become an essential material and formidable choice forapplication and selection by designers in advanced structures for aerospace and marineapplications, and the hybrid nanocomposite material systems further enhance the desirableproperties along with the added benefits of the nano level material constituents. As such,effective processing techniques are required to integrate the nanomaterial particulates into thematerial systems at a larger component and structural level. Vacuum assisted resin transfermolding (VARTM) is a low cost manufacturing process regularly used for the processing ofpolymer composite laminate structures. The introduction of nano level material systems into theconventional processing methods for the

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Curriculum and the Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa Shraim, Ohio University

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Engineering Management

Sigma as Part of their UniversityTraining,” Quality and Reliability Engineering International, 21, pp. 249-256, 2005.[17] Castellano, J., Petrick, J., Vokurka, R., & Weinstein, L, “Integrating Six Sigma Conceptsin an MBA Quality Management Class,” Journal of Education for Business, 83, pp. 233-238,2008.[18] Cudney, E.A. & Kanigolla, D., “Measuring the Impact of Project-Based Learning in SixSigma Education,” Journal of Enterprise Transformation, 4, pp. 272-288, 2014.[19] Dinesh Kanigolla, Elizabeth A. Cudney, Steven M. Corns, V.A. Samaranayake, “EnhancingEngineering Education Using Project-based Learning for Lean and Six Sigma", InternationalJournal of Lean Six Sigma, Vol. 5 Issue: 1, pp.45-61, 2014.[20] Besterfield, D., Quality

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Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabah Razouk Abro, Laurence Tecnological University, Department of Engineering Tecnology; Jerry Cuper, Lawrence Technological University

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Manufacturing

position that enabled him to lecture in a number Arab countries. In Jordan he served as the Chairman of the Math and Computer Science department at Al-Isra University. In The United States he worked as an adjunct faculty at Wayne State University, University of Detroit Mercy and Oakland Community College. He held a position of the Math program leader at Focus: HOPE for several years. Sabah has been involved in engineering education paradigms since 1996, he coordinated work with university partners to develop new curriculum in engineering education with a support of NSF grant. Dr. Abro has work as a consultant in six sigma training and certification where he was exposed to manufacturing facilities and their practices. He

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Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank E Falcone, Villanova University; Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Mark Edward Graham, Villanova University; Mark Doorley Ph.D., Villanova University

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Engineering Ethics

rudimentary or elementary level. We can alsoconclude from the results that most faculty agree that more should be done to implement furthera deeper and more thorough culture within the College which supports and embraces EthicsAcross the Curriculum as primary and essential throughout the undergraduate educationalexperience.  To discover what faculty might currently already be doing in classes with ethics.The results indicate that some faculty members are currently addressing ethics in some of theirclasses. However, the current general approach to ethics in engineering courses is viewed assecondary or peripheral. It is often an ‘addendum’ or perhaps addressed on a superficial level. Inmost instances, ethics is not presented as an integral

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum and Programs

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zach Schreiber, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robert J. Herrick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anne M. Lucietto, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Education Research and Practice, vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 749- 762, 2017.[25] B. Norwich, "Improving learning through dynamic assessment: a practical classroom resource," ed: Taylor & Francis, 2014.[26] K. A. Gamage, E. K. d. Silva, and N. Gunawardhana, "Online delivery and assessment during COVID-19: Safeguarding academic integrity," Education Sciences, vol. 10, no. 11, p. 301, 2020.[27] C. Wang and M. Goryll, "Design and implementation of an online digital design course," in 123rd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2016: American Society for Engineering Education.[28] T. M. Hall Jr, "A quantitative analysis of the effectiveness of simulated electronics laboratory experiments," Journal of

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Innovations to Curriculum and Program

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ralph Ocon, Purdue University; Opal McFarlane, Hadady Corporation

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Environmental Engineering

with the Carbon DisclosureProject to measure the amount of energy used and carbon emitted through the supply chain ofcertain product categories, including milk and DVDs. Wal-Mart will use this information toencourage suppliers to find news ways to be more energy-efficient and show their customers thatthe products they buy are produced in responsible and sustainable ways5.2) Airbus: Airbus has recognized the benefits of its business practices. Airbus’s eco-friendlystrategy has become an integral part of its business, including product design, manufacturing,operations and aircraft recycling.Airbus innovation involves the dismantling of jets by using techniques to raise the level ofrecyclables and reusable content. Through “Process for Advanced

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Behrend; E. George Walters III P.E., Penn State Behrend

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #19069Teaching Lean Principles through Simulation GamesDr. Faisal Aqlan, Penn State Behrend Dr. Faisal Aqlan is an assistant professor of industrial engineering at Penn State Behrend. He earned the B.S. and M.S. in industrial engineering from Jordan University of Science and Technology in 2007 and 2010, respectively and the Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the State University of New York at Binghamton in 2013. Prior to joining the faculty at Behrend, Dr. Aqlan was a faculty member in industrial and system engineering at the University of New Haven where he taught undergraduate and graduate

Conference Session

Beyond the Capstone: Integrating Authentic Experiences that Promote Learning and Excitement

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew C. Brown P.E., The University of Auckland; Hugh Watson Morris, University of Auckland, NZ

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

teaching and research interests in earthquake engineering and timber buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Development and Implementation of a Final Year Civil Engineering Capstone Project – Successes, Lessons Learned, and Path Forward1 Introduction and Overview of the Capstone ProjectThis paper covers the development and implementation of a final year Civil Engineering CapstoneProject at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. The Capstone project is based on a CivilEngineering design office experience, and allows students to experience authentic involvementwith a real-world, open-ended project. Students integrate their technical knowledge by workingin teams to deliver an

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental & Research-to-Practice: K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 2)

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cathy P. Lachapelle, Museum of Science; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Engineering (WECE) study. Cathy received her S.B. in cognitive science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and her Ph.D. in educational psychology from Stanford University.Dr. Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science Dr. Christine Cunningham is an educational researcher who works to make engineering and science more relevant, accessible, and understandable, especially for underserved and underrepresented populations. A vice president at the Museum of Science, Boston since 2003, she founded and directs Engineering is ElementaryTM , a groundbreaking project that integrates engineering concepts into elementary curriculum and teacher professional development. As of September 2014, EiE has served 6.2 million

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 14: Introductory Programming Assessment, Plagiarism, Motivation, Engagement, and Textbooks

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Breejha Quezada, Purdue Engineering Education; Tamara Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Kerrie Douglas, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Amanda Johnston, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Emily Haluschak, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Gavin Bidna, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Paper ID #37685Analyzing First-Year Students’ Motivation and ExposureTowards an Advanced Topic During an Introductory CodingCourseEmily Haluschak Emily M. Haluschak is a Research Assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Emily primarily works on integrated curriculum for K-2 computational thinking and post-secondary microelectronics workforce development efforts. Her research background is comprised of K-2 student problem scoping and teacher actions in response to implementation of STEM integration in the classroom. Additionally her work in program equity evaluation as part of a

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Barbara Eichler, DeVry University; John Morello, DeVry University

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Engineering Technology

the gap between the developed worldand the developing worlds. The course falls into the inter-disciplinary STS classification(a field known as Science, Technology and Society whose main focus is to explore theinfluences of technologies on society and the relationships between societies andtechnologies). The course emphasizes an integration of all their previous studies atDeVry in addition to professional group work, research, research presentations andtechnical reports, communication, critical thinking and analysis, solutions andapplications of the moral and ethical dilemmas the use of technology sometimes presents.The course also identifies conditions that have promoted technological development andassesses the social, political, historic

Conference Session

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Aero and Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-michael Hardin P.E., Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

 Mechanical DesignThe centerpiece of the new Intro to ME curriculum is a 9 week lab sequence in which studentsbuild a small bore pneumatic powered potato gun that is controlled using an Arduinomicrocontroller. In the initial 3 weeks of the course, students learn to use the machine shop tofabricate the potato gun components. In the next four weeks, students are introduced to theArduino microcontroller and use it to control a solenoid piloted pneumatic valve, (used to fire thegun), as well as a stepper motor, (used to adjust the angular position of the gun). Finally, in thelast 2 weeks of this project, students integrate the electrical and mechanical components, alongwith a firing control program to operate the gun. While potato cannons are undeniably

Conference Session

Reimagining Engineering Information Literacy: Novel Perspectives on Integration, Assessment, Competencies & Information Use

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Phillips, Saginaw Valley State University; Sarah Lucchesi, Michigan Technological University; Jennifer Sams, Michigan Technological University; Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Libraries

Science from the University of Illinois. She started at Michigan Technological University in the Fall of 2012 as an Instruction & Learning Librarian.Dr. Paul J. van Susante, Michigan Technological University Dr. van Susante received his BSc and MSc in Civil Engineering from Delft University of Technology. He was invited to do research at the Colorado School of Mines and received a MSc and PhD in Engineering Systems (Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering hybrid). He started at Michigan Technological University in Fall 2012 as a lecturer in Mechanical Engineering and has been focused on teaching junior and senior engineering design classes as well as educational and curriculum development. He is coordi- nator

Conference Session

Design Throughout the ChE Curriculum

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pamela Dautenhahn

smaller unit requires moreoptimization. Usually the students need to model the process equipment and then look at varyingdifferent parameters to see their effects on the model. In some of the projects, they then need todo an economic analysis to evaluate these effects. It is not necessary for all students to be doingthe same thing in each project, since the purpose of the class is to use simulation to solve open-ended problems and suggest the importance of life-long learning.The projects usually involve more modeling than design and students, to their surprise, find thatmodeling is not as easy as they think. For most of the projects, the modeling is the most difficultpart. It involves having confidence in the thermodynamic package being used in