Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

and at the technology research center at The University of Texas at Austin. He earned his doctoral degree from Virginia Tech and authored numerous publications in Problem Solving, Sustainability, and Innovation.Dr. Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette Michael J. Dyrenfurth is a professor of Technology Leadership and Innovation in the College of Tech- nology at Purdue University. He is a member of the ASEE and he has served on the Board of the ETD and as program chair for the CIEC in New Orleans (2008). Previously he completed a four year term as Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies in Purdue University’s College of Technology. His scholarship agenda focuses on technological innovation

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emil H Salib, James Madison University; Joshua Alfred Erney, James Madison University; Matthew Edwin Schumaker

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the Integrated Science and Technology (ISAT) program at James MadisonUniversity [1] is to prepare students to be professionally well equipped when entering theworkplace or enroll in graduate programs. This is accomplished by developing students‟ abilityto become problem solvers who are able to investigate local, national, and global issues not onlyfrom a science perspective but also from technology, engineering and social contextperspectives. During their Junior and Senior years, the program provides students with a uniquehands-on research, design and prototyping experiences in the form of Senior Capstone Projects.The intent of a capstone is for students to utilize competencies developed in the first three yearsof the curriculum in the

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

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Construction

problems serve as the stimulus for learning. By analyzing andsolving problems, students acquire requisite knowledge, critical thinking and problem-solvingskills. Students encounter real-life and open-ended situations in a small group and the instructorguides and facilitates the learning process by asking questions and monitoring the problem-solving process.Advocates and Critics of Problem-Based LearningPBL is a somewhat different pedagogical approach from a traditional one. For this reason, therehave been two contradictory perspectives. On one hand, much research has focused on virtues ofPBL, advocating its benefits in higher education. For example, Knowlton 18 argues that thegeneric characteristics of PBL can promote an active and collaborative

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico PE, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

projectdesigned to understand the barriers that inhibit students from pursuing engineering careers in theAppalachian region of the United States and, ultimately, to develop a theoretical framework thatexplains the factors that limit Appalachian students’ pursuit of engineering careers. Theframework would serve as a foundation for research-based interventions designed to broadenparticipation among this demographic.In the first phase of the research project, we are exploring salient influencers of students’ careerchoice process. To do this, we are exploring career paths from the perspective of high schoolstudents, college students, and engineering working professionals. The three differentperspectives afford a quasi-longitudinal1, 2 look at planned (high

Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leo E. Hanifin, University of Detroit Mercy; Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Kenneth F Bloemer, University of Dayton; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

logically teaches engineering students to be entrepreneurs,yet most will work for medium to large sized corporations with cultures, processes andorganizations that are far different than those of small entrepreneurial organizations. IfAmerican universities are to prepare highly innovative engineers for the corporate worldengineering faculty need to understand innovation and intrapreneurship (“i-ship”) in thecorporate context. Through a grant from the Kern Family Foundation, four universities (Baylor,Dayton, Detroit Mercy and Villanova) partnered on such a study as a step toward developingcurriculum that prepares undergraduate engineers to be more effective innovators andintrapreneurs in corporations. The overall collaboration of these four

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

providing a value-added component for technology-oriented universities toextend the curriculum experience by providing both undergraduate and graduate students aresearch experience3 with real-world problems, opportunities and applications. The authors of this paper present a comparative analysis of technology and innovation-oriented centers. To gain an understanding of such centers, the authors focused on recognizedcenters to examine their mission, goals and objectives, research focus, business model,competitive perspectives, growth anomalies, principles of specialization, and innovationcapabilities. Based on this comparative analysis, the authors developed a set of relevantconclusions and recommendations for technology innovation centers

Conference Session

Software Engineering Pedagogical Approaches

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna F. DeFranco, Pennsylvania State University; Colin J. Neill, Pennsylvania State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

team-working, andallow students to tackle problems of larger scales and complexities than they could otherwise doalone. Furthermore, there is evidence that collaborative learning methods are more effectivethan the traditional teacher-centered methodology 3,4. Finally, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) expects students to gain proficiency in team work5. Whilethe reasons for their inclusion are numerous, team-based projects, and team-based assessments inparticular, are not without their problems.One focus of our research has been in addressing the difficulties students experience in team-work. We have developed a framework of guidelines and practices that facilitate effectiveteams. The framework has been successful

Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University; Rajiv Ramnath, Ohio State University; Bruce W. Weide, Ohio State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

particular presentations but also understand how to do similar research. • Ideas for startups: Many students in the program have ideas for how a particular new/re- cent technology can be used as the basis of a new startup. Indeed, many students are first attracted to NEWPATH because they have such ideas, do not know what to do with them, and want to be able to discuss the ideas with others who might have more experience with startups than they themselves have. The sessions at which these presentations are made tend to be the ones that draw the most active participation from all students. The degree of ca- maraderie and cooperation that students display in such meetings in helping each other hone their understanding and

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Theresa M. Vitolo, Gannon University; Karinna M Vernaza, Gannon University; Barry J Brinkman, Gannon University; Scott E Steinbrink, Gannon University

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Community Engagement Division

place for admission of new freshman students throughthe fall of 2016. At present, co-PIs are considering opportunities for weaning the SEECSprogram from NSF funding over the next four years. The university has promised to continue toprovide funds equal to NSF-granted funds to all continuing SEECS students at that time, butfollowing the graduation of freshmen admitted in 2013, SEECS funding will need to be replaced.In the interest of distancing the SEECS program from federal funding while also ensuring the Page 23.211.14continued existence of the program, several avenues need to be explored. Among those avenuesare: seeking corporate sponsorship

Conference Session

Capstone Design

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Justin J Henriques, James Madison University; Daniel Devon Imholte

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Design in Engineering Education

plan and decide on their future career plans, we deliver material to them on finding and seeking out internships (ENGR 331), finding and seeking out Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REUs) (ENGR 331), understanding the graduate school experience and application process (ENGR 332), interviewing tips (ENGR 331 and 432), preparing resumes, cover letters, and personal statements (ENGR 331 and 432).(e) Professional Team Work and Team Management Skills – to prepare students to enter be effective team members and team leaders, we cover topics and have discussions on team building (ENGR 331), team performance evaluation (ENGR 331, 332, 431, 432), and conflict resolution (ENGR 432).During the past four years, the faculty

Conference Session

Experiences in Engineering Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley; Jennifer Wang, University of California, Berkeley; Ryan Shelby, University of California, Berkeley; Eli Patten, University of California, Berkeley; Lisa A Pruitt, University of California, Berkeley

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #6662A Follow-Up Study of a First-Year Leadership and Service Learning ModuleMs. Farzana Ansari, University of California, Berkeley Farzana Ansari is a graduate student studying Mechanical Engineering at the University of California, Berkeley. She received her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley, in May 2012 and her B.S. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Southern California. Her research focuses on retrievals analysis and novel material characterization for orthopedic devices, par- ticularly those for shoulder replacement. Her work experiences in industry and

Conference Session

Statics - They can move at constant velocity!

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Michael Patrick Hannigan, University of Colorado - Boulder

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Mechanics

learning, in which relevant problems are used to provide context and motivationfor learning2. Collaborative, cooperative, and problem-based learning are among the mostthoroughly discussed active learning methods2–5.The Engage Engineering project utilizes problem-based learning as one of “three research-basedstrategies to improve student day-to-day classroom and educational experience,” referred to asE3s or Everyday Examples in Engineering1. Motivated by the idea that students learn better whenthey are comfortable with the context and meaning of the teaching examples used in lessons, theEveryday Examples in Engineering project uses objects that students are familiar with (iPods,sausages, bicycles, etc.) to teach fundamental engineering concepts6-7

Conference Session

State of Manufacturing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hugh Jack, Grand Valley State University

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Manufacturing

shows a large increase in the‘slightly agree’ category. It appears that the interest, and possibly willingness, in cooperation.This suggests that there is a growing opportunity for academic-industry cooperation. What thesecould be is not clear from the question but it could include research, student projects, co-ops,funding, and curriculum review. Page 23.19.6 Recommendation: Develop new initiatives between industry and academics.5. The Manufacturing Sector and Processes PrioritiesEmerging, and underserved, industry needs were identified by two questions that asked

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

So Yoon Yoon, INSPIRE, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

instruments, particularly useful for P-16 STEM education settings (e.g., the Revised PSVT:R and the TESS), the evaluation of engineering teacher pro- fessional development programs, and the investigation of P-16 students’ spatial ability to understand its association with their academic performance and talents in STEM fields.Miss Yi Kong, Purdue University, West Lafayette Yi Kong is a doctoral student in biology education and a graduate research assistant for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) at Purdue University. She received her M.S. in agriculture in Fishery Resources from Huazhong Agricultural University and B.S. in Biological Sci- ence from Shaanxi Normal University in China. Her

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Ahmed E. Kamal, Iowa State University; Akhilesh Tyagi, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

Journal of Engineering Education. Dr. Rover was Associate Dean for Academic and Student Affairs in the College of Engineering from 2004-2010. Prior to that, she served as associate chair for undergraduate education in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering from 2003-2004. She began her academic career at Michigan State University. She received the B.S. in computer science in 1984, and the M.S. and Ph.D. in computer engineering in 1986 and 1989, respectively, from Iowa State University. Her teaching and research has focused on embedded computer systems, reconfigurable hardware, integrated program development and performance environments for parallel and distributed systems, visualization, performance

Conference Session

Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhang Fenzhi, Aalborg University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

above problem in real curriculum practice.2.2 Field work and the focus of this study+++ University’s curricula are based on problem-centered, real-life projects ofeducational and research relevance. With its strong emphasis on active learning andteam-organized learning, problem and project based learning (PBL) incorporates manyfactors providing powerful facilitation in terms of innovation competency [19, 20]. Thispaper conducted the fieldwork in one master engineering programme at +++ University,Environment Management (EM). This Master of Science Programme was selected for thefollowing reasons: innovation competency is one of the key skills that the EMprogramme is intended to cultivate among students; it is a typical engineering programmewith a

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bowa George Tucker, UMass Lowell; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

partnership programs. His expertise includes assessment in teaching and learning outcomes in k-12 and in higher education, diversity, leadership, community outreach, and curriculum development.Prof. David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, LowellDr. Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is an associate professor and founding faculty member of the James Madison Univer- sity Department of Engineering, which graduated its inaugural class in May 2012. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer

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Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Joshua M Frey, Elizabethtown College

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Women in Engineering

23.633.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Gender Differences in Motivation to Perform K12 OutreachAbstract To continue our leadership role in technological innovation, the United States is callingfor 10,000 more engineering students to graduate each year. While producing more engineers is acomplex systemic challenge, one of the major hurdles is the lack of students entering the pipelineto higher education in STEM fields. Outreach programs are one way to interest young people inengineering, but more engineers need to be motivated to perform outreach. Using the VIE(Valence, Instrumentality, Expectancy) motivation framework, we determine similarities anddifferences between women and men