Conference Session

FPD XI: Tidbits and Cookies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Patricia A. Tolley P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kimberly Warren, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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First-Year Programs

. Page 25.665.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Gendered Socialization During the First Semester: Contrasting Experiences of Male and Female Transfer/Non-Traditional Engineering StudentsAbstractAs part of a larger, multi-year, mixed-method research study that examined the attitudes,perceptions, and experiences of engineering students, this paper presents an in-depth qualitativeanalysis of 15 transfer and/or non-traditional engineering students attending a large urban publicuniversity located in the Southeast. Transfer students at this institution have shown a higher levelof persistence and higher graduation rate in comparison to traditional

Conference Session

Design Spine

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Eric C. Pappas, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5247: A NEW VISION FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN INSTRUC-TION: ON THE INNOVATIVE SIX COURSE DESIGN SEQUENCE OFJAMES MADISON UNIVERSITYDr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Olga Pierrakos is an Associate Professor and founding faculty member in the School of Engineering, which is graduating its inaugural class May 2012, at James Madison University. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in engineering science and mechanics, an M.S. in engineering mechanics, and a Ph.D. in biomedical en- gineering from Virginia Tech. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service (NSF EFELTS project), understanding engineering

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Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; David B. Knight, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Inger M. Bergom, University of Michigan

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

on seniors’ interdisciplinary competence. Data on theemphasis on interdisciplinarity in the curriculum were collected from engineering faculty andstudents as part of a nationally-representative study of 31 colleges and universities (see Table 1).Survey DevelopmentA team of education and engineering researchers collaborated on the development of the survey-based instruments for engineering students, faculty, and administrators during a rigorous, two-year process. The team conducted an extensive literature review on key topics related tointerdisciplinarity in engineering, but also in fields outside engineering. In addition to studiescollected in ASEE’s conference proceedings and journals, team members identified andreviewed literature from the

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sharad Vimal Oberoi, Carnegie Mellon University; Susan Finger, National Science Foundation

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-5470: TRACKING DESIGN KNOWLEDGE IN ENGINEERINGSTUDENT PROJECTS AROUND COURSE MILESTONESDr. Sharad Vimal Oberoi, Carnegie Mellon University Sharad Oberoi completed his Ph.D. from the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in 2011. He is currently affiliated with the Institute for Complex Engineered Systems at CMU. His research interests include language in design, computer-supported cooperative learning, collaboration in design, and design education.Prof. Susan Finger, National Science Foundation Susan Finger is currently a Program Director in the Division of Undergraduate Education at the National Science Foundation. She is on leave from Carnegie Mellon

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James P Becker, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Richard A. Revia, Montana State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

for faculty and graduate students. She also serves as the college’s as- sessment and evaluation specialist, currently planning and implementing evaluation for several programs,Richard A. Revia, Montana State University Page 25.1351.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Use of a Project Circuit in the Teaching of a Basic Electric Circuits CourseAbstractTo better motivate the study of basic electric circuit analysis and to encourage a deep learningapproach among the sophomore electrical engineering students taking the course

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Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amanie N. Abdelmessih, Saint Martin's University; Irina Gendelman, Saint Martin's University

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Mechanical Engineering

distance learning. Distance learning appealsto mature working students and their employers as it does not disrupt the working day. Bourneet. al.1 discuss the impact of online learning on continuing education of graduate engineers anddegree seeking engineering students. They recommend that engineering colleges explore,implement, and extend blended learning and the collection of data and distribution of knowledgeabout successes and failures, as well as to continue to build-out the use of technologyimplementations that increase the quality of online courses. Mulligan et. al.2 describe case Page 25.1224.2studies for teaching online Manufacturing

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Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

expert in structural design, analysis, and forensic engineering. Most recently, he created and installed the first off-campus graduate degree program, the multidisciplinary master’s of science in engineering, with Gulfstream in 2010. As Associate Dean, Ladesic is responsible for a variety of tasks related to increasing the role of industry in education and research, growing fac- ulty applied research, facilitating faculty industry experiences, developing and marketing industry-related graduate programs, and enabling industry-based research projects for students. This position enables the College of Engineering’s ability in research and professional development and enhanced participation in the Embry-Riddle Aerospace

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

- tional environment through the use of collaborative learning, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple representations of concepts.Dr. Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University Clifford Whitfield graduated from the Ohio State University with B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in aerospace engineering and is currently working as a Lecturer-B.E. and a Senior Research Associate for the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department and the Engineering Education Innovation Center’s First-year Engineering program at the Ohio State University.Miss Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Nina Phanthanousy is currently pursuing her master’s degree in mechanical

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ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston

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Electrical and Computer

address this issue. There also seem to be stark differences between industry and academia in work andlearning cultures. Teamwork and cooperation are not often highly valued and rewarded inacademia in the ways that they are in industry. "The culture of academia for students is characterized by competition. Students are placed in large classrooms with curved grading systems that discourage collaboration and information sharing…This contrast in cultures, from academia where students are viewed as receivers of information from faculty and collaboration is discouraged by the competitive culture and few opportunities for formal interaction exist, to corporations, where employees utilize each others' knowledge

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Assessments, Assessments, and Assessments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

whatcustomers do require long range. Invariably, it has to be a team approach, and amongthe major players are young engineering instructors and graduate students. If we areto preach teamwork to our students, we had better train young faculty in theinterpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills necessary for success. Although wewould continue to witness faculty who can research and publish on their own; but, atthe very least the lone wolves will have to learn to travel in more collaborative packs.Having more trained faculty in team-based, collaborative research will bolster thepool of potential group leaders, department heads, and future administrators, whenthe need arises.Institutional RoleColleges of engineering would excel at teaching and learning

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Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles S. Wasson, Wasson Strategics, LLC

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

engineeringeducation is strong on imparting some kinds of knowledge, it is not very effective in preparingstudents to integrate their knowledge, skills, and identity as developing professions … In theengineering science and technology courses, the tradition of putting theory before practice andthe effort to cover technical knowledge comprehensively allow little opportunity for students tohave the kind of deep learning experiences that mirror professional practice and problemsolving.”Development of Systems Thinking SkillsSince “systems thinking” skills are an integral part of Systems Engineering attributes, Davidzand Nightingale [21] provide research data concerning the levels of significance of experientiallearning.Integration of Systems Engineering Courses

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Projects in Alternative Energy: Wind and Solar

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kamal Sarkar, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Dean Schneider, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Ken Starcher, West Texas A&M University; Pam Groce, Texas State Energy Conservation Office

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

commercially available parts.None of the authors were involved in manufacturing the turbine. A total of 22 students, 14 boysand 8 girls, participated in this program. The team had a Team Leader, a girl, and four TeamCaptains. The team was trained by one of the authors on all science and engineering aspects ofwind turbine. Another author trained them in blade carving and aerodynamics. One of theteachers from the high school kept a watchful eye for day to day activities of the students, mostlyfor safety reasons. Hugh Piggott’s book on the subject was given to the students as a guideline.Final product was a 30’ tall tower with three 8’ diameter pine wood turbine and 12 NeodymiumIron Boron permanent magnets. The system also included 1200 Watt Whistler

Conference Session

Sustainable Product Development and Manufacturing

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Minnesota State University, Mankato; William R. Peterson, WRP Associates

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Manufacturing

reasoning including skillssuch as classification, sequencing, planning, and comparison. Creative thinking involves creatingand generating something new or original. It also involves the skills of brainstorming,modification, attribute listing, and originality. The purpose of DFA creative thinking is tostimulate curiosity among students and promote product structure simplification. Bloom'sTaxonomy provides a useful structure in which to categorize DFA learning objects whenassessing student learning outcomes. Asking students to think at higher levels is an excellent wayto stimulate student's thought processes. In DFA learning process, the purpose of writing

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imelda Olague, New Mexico State University; Ian H Leslie, New Mexico State University; Thomas D. Burton, New Mexico State University; Ricardo R. Torres Knight, University of Chihuahua

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International

 Manual,  retrieved  on  March  2012,  http://www.nmsu.edu/manual/documents/intro.pdfSince 1989, UACH has worked cooperatively with NMSU to create and advance programs ofhigher education, to promote culture and to perform activities of research and outreach.Examples of collaboration include joint research projects, externally funded service programs,cultural exchanges, and dual and joint degree programs.EDUCATION MODEL DESIGNED FOR THE AGREEMENTThe educational model selected was a Dual Degree program that is an agreement allowing theparticipant students to receive two separate engineering degrees. The degree comprises 9semesters of academic work to meet the credit hour requirements at both institutions. In addition,to the course work, UACH

Conference Session

Standards and K-12 Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Jennifer A. Kersten, University of Minnesota; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

inquiry based science and math instruction using a design context can develop learners’competencies including cognitive models of how systems work, communication skills, the abilityto synthesize ideas, STEM knowledge, and the ability to evaluate designs20.(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teamsAn integral part of the work of engineers and most professions is the ability to work effectivelyin teams. Engineers often collaborate with people from various fields in order to effectivelydesign solutions. One of three general principles that have been proposed for K-12 engineeringeducation is to promote engineering habits of mind, which include collaboration1. K-12engineering education should involve students working in teams on design

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Lisa Guerra, NASA

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(Mac, PC) and to be reasonably completed both in classrooms with computers at hand and in those with more limited (or remote) computer access.  The course can be adapted for a variety of class sizes. Materials are written for classes of approximately 20 students, but indicate options for small (fewer than 10) and large (more than 30) class sizes.  Course materials will be available electronically. Courseware decisions will be aligned with current standards but will be forward-thinking. Courseware will offer both learning management functionality and opportunities for collaboration and communication among and across groups (teachers and students

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akim Faisal, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic Institute of New York University; Magued G. Iskander P.E., Polytechnic Institute of New York University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

research in- terests include geotechnical modeling with transparent soils, foundation engineering, and urban geotech- nology. He makes extensive use of sensors and measurement systems in his research studies. Iskander has published 10 books, 100 papers, and graduated six doctoral students, 27 master’s students, 12 under- graduate research assistants, and supervised the research activities of three school teachers and nine high school students. Page 25.1439.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Using Robotics to Promote Learning in Elementary GradesAbstract

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Elizabeth August, Loyola Marymount University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

software engineering.OverviewThe Teaching Artificial Intelligence as a Laboratory Science †1 (TAILS) project is designed todevelop a new paradigm for teaching introductory artificial intelligence (AI) concepts byimplementing an experiment-based approach modeled after the lab sciences. It explores whetherstructured labs with exercises that are completed in teams before students leave the classroomcan build a sense of accomplishment, confidence, community, and collaboration among students,characteristics which have been shown to be critical to retain women and non-traditionalcomputer science students in the field.TAILS presents to students an array of fundamental AI algorithms as a set of hands-on activitiesmade available through a database of lab

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New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Kenneth J. Williamson, Oregon State University; Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University; Goran Jovanovic Ph.D., Oregon State University; Chih-hung Chang, Oregon State University; Adam Z. Higgins, Oregon State University; Craig M. Gates, Oregon State University; Richard Mark Roehner, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

the pre-term training program for GTAs, there are regular biweeklymeetings between the entire instruction team and weekly meetings between personnel in a givenclass. These meetings contain a broad array of topics, including studio design and delivery;effectiveness and assessment; and uniform delivery, formatting, and grading. One intention is toalign the design and delivery amongst classes and between classes. In this way, we hope to createa consistent expectation among students in a studio, lowering the cognitive demand that wouldbe used in interpreting different formats and allowing strong student focus. Such alignment alsoallows more coordinated and effective graduate student training. Another intention is to create alearning community

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K-12 Teacher Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Muktha Jost, North Carolina A&T State University; Tyrette Sherlone Carter, North Carolina A&T State University; Shawn Raquel Watlington, North Carolina A&T State University; Terrie Ruth McManus, Ragsdale High School, Guilford County Schools; Solomon Bililign, North Carolina A&T State University; Terry White Worrell, Guilford County Schools; Yuh-Lang Lin, North Carolina A&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

years of grantfunding.The project had four distinct phases. In Phase One, Cohort A, high school participants, engagedin an intensive summer university experience. While participating in classroom and laboratory-based experiences, they were exposed to cutting-edge research in NASA-Related Earth SystemScience. In collaboration with university faculty, graduate students and a professionaldevelopment team of master teachers, Cohort A systematically developed NASA-related STEMK-12 teaching modules for secondary students. The proposed module development activitieswere designed to help teachers translate their new NASA-related scientific knowledge during thesummer research experience into their instructional practices in the classroom.Cohort A

Conference Session

Instructional Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naveen Seth, New Community College at CUNY; Donald P. O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

instrument to help studentsto learn how to work collaboratively. ABET Criterion 3Ad or 3Be intends for students toexperience the nature of a future work environment. It enables the faculty member to assume therole of “coordinator,” who schedules meetings and insures that all team members know whatthey are supposed to do and the allowable time limitations.This outcome has not always been the case in our experience. Team members would oftencomplain about the assigned tasks of other members, incomplete material received, andineffective communication among team members. For this reason, we felt the need for increasedemphasis on teamwork and to assess team interactions so as to insure quality of the final productor report.Another concern was to establish

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann P. McMahon Ph.D., Ann P. McMahon, LLC

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-12 Science Coordinator for an inner ring public school district near St. Louis, Mo. A satellite engineer for McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing) for 10 years prior to her career in STEM education, McMahon was the Director and a Co-principal In- vestigator for one of the 88 National Science Foundation (NSF) Local Systemic Change Initiative grants awarded nationwide for science and math education reform. For 15 years, she taught physics and as- tronomy in Washington University’s graduate course series for in-service K-8 teachers. McMahon was the Founding Director of MySci, an innovative and award-winning mobile science outreach program for K-2 students. In that role, she led a collaborative partnership of scientists and science

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K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Sun, Purdue University; Nikki Boots, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

implement it, and personal costs of getting involved.Stage 3: Management Focus on implementation issues of efficiency, organization, management, scheduling, and time demands related to the innovation.Stage 4: Consequence Focus on the impact of the innovation on students and the possibility of modifying the innovation to improve learning outcomes.Stage 5: Collaboration Interest in coordinating and cooperating with other teachers regarding the innovation.Stage 6: Refocusing Focus on exploring more benefits of the innovation, including the possibility of making changes in it or replacing it with an alternative

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jessica Erin Sprowl; Rui Pan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Carrie A. Wachter Morris, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

to change to environmental awareness. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), Chi Epsilon (XE), Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE), and Engineering Education Graduate Student Association (ENEGSA).Miss Jessica Erin Sprowl Jessica Sprowl is currently a graduate student at Purdue University, pursuing a master’s degree in School Counseling. She earned her B.S. in mathematics teaching from Purdue University, Fort Wayne, in 2009. She worked as a high school math teacher for two years before returning to Purdue to continue her ed- ucation. She is actively involved in Chi Sigma Iota, an international honor society in the field of school counseling. She is also

Conference Session

Pedagogical Advancements in Engineering Management

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian Sauser, Stevens Institute of Technology; Brian E. White, Complexity Are Us - Systems Engineering Strategies; Alex Gorod, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide; Vernon Ireland, University of Adelaide

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Prior to his graduate studies, he held a research analyst position at Salomon Smith Barney. He is a former Robert Crooks Stanley Doctoral Fellow in engineering management at Stevens Institute of Technology, with research interests in the area of management of complex systems. He isthe founder of SystemicNet, LLC, in New York and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Adelaide inAustralia.Prof. Vernon Ireland, University of Adelaide Director of Project Management Page 25.191.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Application of Case Studies to Engineering