Conference Session

Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

Tagged Divisions

International

learning results into the assessments to further help students understand differentaccountabilities between personal and professional learning environments.3. New Lab Activity and Assessment Standard Design for Student Knowledge SustainabilityDevelopment of innovative knowledge for sustainability reflects on individual and organizationalstrategies that could facilitate a more adaptive learning process for sustainability.3,9 Thetraditional linear model of science and society that informs our academic enterprise is notconducive to dealing with the dynamic global economy changes that sustainability entails, andthe way that these in turn influence what knowledge is necessary. The linear model assumes thatacademics need only to pursue their research

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida; Julie Beth Zimmerman, Yale University; Simona Platukyte, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the NationalScience Foundation (NSF) being the major granting institution1. The increasing sustainabilitytrend is also reflected in the increase in papers presented at the American Society forEngineering Education (ASEE) related to sustainability education3. The need for sustainabilityeducation drives the strategic faculty cluster hiring in the area of sustainability science andengineering as advertised in the Chronicle of Higher Education. The importance of sustainabilityin education has been recognized by policy makers worldwide and the period between 2005 and2014 has been declared the United Nations Decade of Education for Sustainable Development by

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

is a strategicissue of great importance to the nation. With society’s growing need for energy and energy-related workforce, many institutionsare vying to take advantage of these opportunities and challenges. Some academic institutionswith traditional engineering programs (e.g., chemical, civil, mechanical, electrical and nuclearengineering) have created departments and/or programs in energy-related areas to reflect thegrowing need and trend. To move The Pennsylvania State University to the forefront in energy,the Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering proposed a formal undergraduate degreeprogram (Bachelor of Science) in the growing field of energy engineering. The program benefitsstudents of several colleges at The Pennsylvania

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald L. Carr, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. Knight, M., & Cunningham, C. M. (2004). Draw an Engineer Test (DAET): Development of a tool to investigate students' ideas about engineers and engineering. Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, UT.2. Fralick, B., Kearn, J., Thompson, S. & Lyons, J. (2009). How middle schoolers draw engineers and scientists,” Journal of Science Education and Technology, 18(1), 60-73.3. Dyehouse, M. Weber, N., Kharchenko, O., Duncan, D., Strobel, J., & Diefes-Dux, H. (2011). Measuring students’ perceptions of engineers: Validation of the draw-an-engineer (DAET) coding system with Interview

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Butler, University of Oklahoma

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Environmental Engineering

Disagree Strongly disagree Figure 5. Please choose the best response to the following statements.and engineers can affect the quality of life around the globe” (Figure 5d, Appendix question 5d).This is because most students (93%) chose “strongly agree” or “agree” in response to thisquestion both before and after the module on sustainable engineering, indicating a priorappreciation of the role of scientists and engineers in improving the quality of life around theglobe, as called for by ASCE BOK Outcome 102. This may reflect, in part, students’ motivationsfor choosing civil and environmental engineering and environmental science as career paths

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

as succinct aspossible. Too much fluff and beating around the bush could make communication muddy. Writedown the points you absolutely have to address, along with how much information you need toprovide to ensure you're clear in what you're conveying. Any other information that is notnecessary, unless it can help clarify a point, should be left out.Interestingly, we can gain from this in our own programs. Each of the items reflects not onlywhat the student must do but the program itself must do through workshops, sessions, andmaterials given to students.ConclusionsMany programs try various means to give their students experiences with the creation of text orpractice in speaking or finding a happy medium to provide enough information to put

Conference Session

Green Renewable Energy and Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed D. Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

energy crisis has encouraged a revolution inenergy use and conservation. The paradigm shift from fossil fuels to “green” energy has alsobegun to have a major impact on college science and engineering curricula. While the nationbattles to loosen the grip of fossil fuels on the economic infrastructure, institutes of highereducation struggle to attract, retrain, and graduate innovative young minds for future careers inan increasingly demanding and complex energy industry.The difficulty in preparing a sufficient number of quality scientists and engineers reflects a long-standing national trend. The number of students obtaining post-secondary engineering orengineering technology degree continues to stagnate while overall graduation rates are on

Conference Session

FPD I: Research on First-year Programs Part I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chirag Variawa, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

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Conference Session

Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

during a weekly scheduledtime for each student. At the end of the semester, they turn in a final written report and a finalpresentation which is evaluated by several faculties from the department. The follow are sampleSenior Design Projects which reflect common student projects2.Sample Project 1: Teleoperated RoverThe objective of this project was to design a remotely-controlled and highly mobile robot toallow an individual to remotely see and interact with others or the environment. The robotchosen for this project was the Lynxmotion Rover robot1 (Figure 1). The robot chassis wasmade from heavy-duty anodized aluminum structural brackets and laser-cut lexan panels. It usedfour 12.0 V dc gear head motors and 4.75 “tires and wheels”8

Conference Session

Design Cognition II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don L. Dekker, University of South Florida; Rajiv Dubey, University of South Florida; Stephen Sundarrao, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

creative. Fortunately,for us, many of Leonardo’s drawings and writings are available to us. da Vinci’s owninstructions for becoming more “Curiosita” are shown in his following Self-Assessment list, andthere are many more suggestions to help you become more “curious” or creative10. I keep a journal or notebook to record my insights and questions. I take adequate time for contemplation and reflection. I am always learning something new. When I am faced with an important decision, I actively seek out different perspectives. I am a voracious reader. I learn from little children. I am skilled at identifying and solving problems. My friends would describe me as open-minded and curious

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University; Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology

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Manufacturing

fordescribing manufacturing education. The model has been embraced for updating the ABETaccreditation program criteria for Manufacturing Engineering and is expected to be reflected inthe upcoming revision of Manufacturing Engineering Technology program criteria. In additionthe model will be used to identify gaps in the current curricula content and resources so thateducators will be supported in endeavors to fill the gaps. It is expected that the model will evolveover the next few years as it expands to incorporate other types of programs with differentindustry foci. Table 1 – Four Pillars Of Manufacturing Engineering C2015 Category C2015 RecommendationsCurriculum Revision and 6

Conference Session

Engineering and Technological Literacy: Past and Future

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; John W. Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University; Kate A. Disney, Mission College; Carl O. Hilgarth, Shawnee State University; Randy Libros, Community College of Philadelphia; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Steven R. Walk, Old Dominion University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.Bibliography 1. Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology, Greg Pearson and A. Thomas Young, editors, National Academies Press, (2002). 2. E. D. Hirsch and James S. Trefil, Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know, Random House, (1987). 3. Changing the Conversation: Messages for Improving the Public Understanding of Engineering, Committee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages, National Academies Press, (2008). 4. Heywood, J., “Engineering Literacy: A Component of Liberal Education” Proceeding of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference (2009

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reg Recayi Pecen, University of Northern Iowa; Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Bekir Z. Yuksek, University of Northern Iowa; Ulan Dakeev, University of Northern Iowa; Kenan Baltaci, University of Northern Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Page 25.390.10 Figure 8. Wind power generation in selected three months.In addition to curriculum development in courses Introduction to Electrical Power/Machinery,Advanced Electrical Power Systems, Wind Energy Engineering, and Wind Power Applications,there are also workshops planned for the Cedar Valley area STEM teachers and local farmersinterested in establishing small-scale wind power systems in the area. The proposed equipment ispart of a program initiative to improve our laboratory facilities to better reflect on the current andfuture renewable energy technologies. The proposed testbed allows students to be educated andtrained in the utilization of real-time electrical power systems and additionally will allow them

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisha L. Sarang-Sieminski, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

learning and on engaging in open-ended engineering work,beginning early in students’ academic careers. More information about the curriculum can befound online.4In order to develop our program, we consulted with academic and industrial leaders in the field,focusing on its future directions and the skills and training bioengineers would need to solvethese new professional challenges. Based on their input, which reflected the trends describedabove, our approach was to create a flexible BioE program that aims to provide students with astrong grounding in both biology and engineering. In particular, this program was designed toleverage Olin’s broad-based foundation in engineering fundamentals and complement, notduplicate, our existing offerings in

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

two strengths he or she possesses and one or two aspects of teamwork or leadership where improvements could be made. These will be compiled with feedback from the other members of your team and distributed to the appropriate individual. • Once you have received the feedback from your team members, submit (1) a brief summary of the feedback, (2) an evaluation of your own performance (including a reflection on your goals from your previous team project), and (3) a statement of your plan of how you will improve your teamwork and leadership abilities in your next team experience.In the next team experience students focus on this plan that they previously

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Ochs, Kansas State University; Ruth Douglas Miller, Kansas State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

outlineEvery lab except numbers 2 and 11 were completed by three undergraduate students and onegraduate student during the fall 2011 semester. Those labs, with the exception of Lab 5, werealso completed by another undergraduate student during the summer of 2011. Feedback wastaken directly from the students as they worked through the lab experiments and the labs wereadjusted based on that. Those changes are reflected in the sample labs presented below.Anonymous feedback was also collected as part of end-of-semester evaluations and is presentedbelow. Each lab is divided into Pre-Lab and Lab Exercises sections. The Pre-Lab parts consist ofmultiple choice or short answer questions designed to get students thinking about what they’ll bedoing in the lab

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

with importance to the reflective discussions that addressed the specific learning objectives forthe laboratory exercise. These activities were made to reinforce the spiral framework within the course.The theoretical lectures were planned to coordinate the lab activities. In addition to the pre- and post-test, student’s input about the course was collected through the university course evaluation.RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONThe results from the pre-, post- test are summarized in Table 3 and 4. The data was analyzed usingpaired-t test to see the effects of the learning activities in the course. The pre-test was given in thebeginning of the course and then was administered at the end of the course. The results from theperceptions of the students in

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

ideas during the idea generation process; thus all ideas listed may not be ones studentswould have selected as reasonable solutions given time to reflect. Further, without theaccompanying descriptions, we were unable to guarantee reliable assessment of each design’sinnovative qualities.There were a total of 72 solutions (we discarded one solution due to lack of clarity), each ofwhich was scored on a 1-5 integer scale (5 the highest possible score) for each of the fivecharacteristics of innovative ideas: feasibility, viability, usefulness, desirability, and novelty.While metrics exist for feasibility2, usefulness6,9, and novelty2,6,9, we selected a holistic,categorical method. This approach offered greater flexibility (i.e. we were able to match

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Simona Dana Dimitriu, Pat Neff Middle School - Northside Independent School District (NISD); Thomas Gadsden Jr., Our Lady of the Lake University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

/analysis, reflective journaling, and analysis of classroom effectiveness. The project isintended for teachers of underserved populations (especially low income Hispanics) who are orcould become teaching out-of-field, emergency credentialed, alternatively certified, or in need ofexpanded certifications.Since its beginning, the project’s success has led to three expansions and upward amendments toits funding. The final project now includes a third year (2009-2012), a total participation of 43teachers (including middle school and upper elementary science teachers in schools that feedstudents into the high schools represented by the original group) and a final budget of $440,000.The grant period ends on April 30, 2013 so it is still a work in

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Ladesic P.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Robert R. Wolz, Gulfstream Aerospace; Frank Simmons III P.E., Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation; Timothy D. Farley

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College Industry Partnerships

the terminal degrees conferred in the nation.Upon spending seven or more years here as students, many non-citizens acclimate to theAmerican life-style, sought employment, usually taking teaching jobs along with some of theirU.S. cohorts in engineering colleges, applied for U.S. citizenship, and assimilated into the facultyranks. As time has passed, aerospace engineering faculties with rank have become dominated bynon-practitioners as the majority at many of our institutions. As could be expected, the reference-frame that these faculty use in deciding curricula content, hiring, and promotion requirements forother faculty is often a natural reflection of their own personal experiences, which has largelybeen focused on engineering academics

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin ; Theresa A. Dobbs, UTeachEngineering and University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Jill A. Marshall, University of Texas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

their designs, determining drag coefficients and using simple flow visualization systems to identify sources of drag. Based on this information, they refine their concept and construct an improved design. Through this process, students are introduced to key components of the engineering design process (Figure 1), including methods for quantitatively describing objectives (maximize volume while minimizing drag); generating and selecting concepts; testing, evaluating and refining the concepts; and selecting a final design. This unit ends with a reflection on the design process. Page 25.35.6Figure 1. Engineering design

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

show the quality of studentwork thereby reflecting a quality program. Capstone projects are also valued highly in theaccreditation process. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET),which provides accreditation to engineering programs in US have different criteria toevaluate a program. There are many general criteria and some specific criteria applied tothe program. The general criteria are related to programs, educational objectives,continuous improvement process, program outcomes, curriculum, faculty, facilities, andsupport. Program outcomes are more specific, since the ABET report would show thecurricula, course work, and other documentation to show the effectiveness of theprogram. Program outcomes are criteria 3 of the

Conference Session

International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

International

Hochschulsystem, German Council of Science and Humanities, Köln, 2010[2] http://www.ond.vlaanderen.be/hogeronderwijs/bologna[3] http://www.uas7.org/[4] Self, BP and Wolfsteiner, P. (2012) Reflections on an international exchange of students and professors in mechanical engineering. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Conference, San Antonio, TX. Page 25.40.8

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatih Oncul, Southern Polytechnic State University; Wasim Barham P.E., Southern Polytechnic State University; Metin Oguzmert P.E., Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, Steel, Inc., Atlanta Demolition, PaulLee and by the volunteer efforts of many students, faculty, and community partners. Thanks toall the faculty members who have encouraged students for participating in this project. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of Southern Polytechnic State University orother project sponsors. Page 25.52.12Bibliography 1. Nations, U. (2010). Haiti Earthquake: Situation Updates. Retrieved 12 30, 2011, from UN News Centre: http://www.un.org/News/dh/infocus/haiti/haiti_quake_update.shtml 2

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvanus N. Wosu, University of Pittsburgh; Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

actionsinclude:Articulate a Broad Diversity Vision and Specific Criteria for Comparison withComparative and Aspiration Institutions:At the core of effective diversity management is the articulation of a meaningful vision ormission statement for diversity that reflects the institutional commitment to diversity andequity goals. The institutional units must also develop meaningful and consistent support forDiversity and Equity in words and actions through allocation of sufficient resources. Theleadership must appoint and designate high level institutional leadership personnel with tenuredfaculty appointments to unify the vision for change deep into the institutional culture withappropriate language and expectations that can be embraced and duplicated at multiple

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

curricula can be easily replicated at other institutions. Undoubtedly, there will bemany challenges to overcome in the near future to achieve the level of success set by BGREEN.However, all the participating investigators understand the requirements, work and effort neededto make a multi-disciplinary and multi-institutional approach like BGREEN a success.Acknowledgement - This project is funded by a grant received by the United States Departmentof Agriculture under the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Education Grants Program. The findingsand the views expressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect theposition of the United States Department of Agriculture

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anahita Zarei, University of the Pacific; Jinzhu Gao, University of the Pacific; Jason Roy Ortiz; Alan Joe

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

material todifferentiate between the three distributions. These problems were carefully selected to focus oncommon issues and misconceptions that students usually encounter.Figure 2. Workout ModeShop (figure 3) and Contest (figure 4) modes provide the students with an amusing experience,giving them the opportunity to shop for various items that empower them against a computeropponent. Each item in the shop unlocks at a certain point value (table 1). Users will be able toobtain stronger items as they gain more points through the Workout mode. In this segment, thenumber of problems solved correlates directly with the amount of credits available to the player.Therefore, the correct answers ultimately result in greater strength that is reflected in

Conference Session

Mechanics Concepts I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciano Fleischfresser, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Mariana Nascimento Casarin, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná; Evandro Eizo Roncaglia Yabushita, Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

expression. In effect: · = -19.69 + 30.78 – 30.78Error type 2 showed evidence of performing the dot product as typically learned in mathclasses. It was apparently a problem of lack of attention in converting units rather than withthe way the calculation was performed. = = = 1.98 (no units)Sign errors are common during timed exams and they do not necessarily reflect a conceptualproblem if all else is in order. For error type 3, a student had the unit vector with sign errorsthat prevented reaching the final correct numerical answer. Or: = 0.4924 + 0.6155 + 0.6155Which lead to

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandeep Sathyamoorthy, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Paris College of Art; Michael Hollis, U.S. Air Force Academy; John Anthony Christ, U.S. Air Force Academy; C. Andrew Ramsburg, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

aspect of theactivity, so additional, perhaps longitudinal, research is needed to quantify the benefits of PBLboth within the classroom and laboratory environments. Overall the observational, anecdotal,and instrumental data in our study support more widespread evaluation of PBL and otherconstructive pedagogical techniques in environmental engineering curricula.AcknowledgementsPartial support was provided by the National Science Foundation under Grant CMMI 1000714.Additional support was received from Teagle Foundation in the form of a grant toMr. Sathyamoorthy. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed inthis material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation or

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benito Flores, Universidad de Monterrey

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

: assuring that new faculty whoteach the course (one of two in a given semester out of a total of six to eight faculty teachingthe course) know the whole system well; that students choose truly challenging projects (sincesome shoot low); and mostly assuring that the final results entirely pleased the client. Clients'most frequent complaint is that ―students design solutions and start implementing them—andthen leave us holding the bag when they graduate.‖ (Such comments might reflect on thelevel of client involvement.)ConclusionThe qualitative and quantitative results presented here reveal that the Systems EngineeringCapstone Course makes a difference in engineering students who take it. The all-roundpurpose of a capstone course is to integrate