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Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kelsey B. Hatzell, Pennsylvania State University; Marta C. Hatzell, Pennsylvania State University; Min Young Pack, Pennsylvania State University; Johanna Gretchen Hatzell, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Samir Narendra Patel, Pennsylvania State University; Tara Lynn Sulewski, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University

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Community Engagement Division

-changingtechnology that can emerge from the innovation space. This paper discusses the genesis,mechanics and logistics of the iSPACES venture and various outcomes from the first year ofstudent engagement.IntroductionIn the last decade humanitarian engineering programs and curriculums have seen exponentialgrowth. The growth promotes the development of a ‘new type’ of engineer that can thinkbroadly, creatively, globally and sustainably 1, 2. In addition to these pillars, humanitarianengineering curriculums promote cross-collaborative efforts and the convergence of a range ofdisciplines. Fundamentally multidisciplinary, humanitarian engineering also aids in increasingthe recruitment and retention of underrepresented minorities due to the innovative teaching

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

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International

internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of

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Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; William F. McKenna, University of Texas, Austin

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Educational Research and Methods

complex problems that canbe solved by applying the desired content. Many of the modules that came out of VaNTH’sresearch and curriculum development endeavor3, 7, 12 exemplify this approach. For example,Linsenmeir et al. 11, challenged students to determine “how much food is needed by an astronautper day for a two week space mission in order to satisfy metabolic demands and not gain or loseweight” (p. 213). In this case, students that learned the content in the context of the challengingproblem were better able to apply the concepts to novel situations and more engaged than thosestudents that received more traditional instruction and laboratory activities. More broadly,students in classes that enact VaNTH’s engineering modules that contextualize

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Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

failure. His other research interests include experimental nuclear medical physics, laser-based medical physics research in cerebral metabolic pathways of oxygen, petro physics, and petroleum fluid character- ization of reservoirs.Dr. Devdas M. Pai, North Carolina A&T State University Devdas Pai teaches and conducts research on manufacturing processes and materials engineering. Pai has lead effective education outreach activities under the ERC initiatives and implemented several pre- college programs to motivate and better pre-URM students for STEM careers. He has won several service awards including the NC A&T State University Outstanding Teacher Award for College of Engineering, ASME Region IV Faculty Advisor

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The "Education" in Experiential Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heather Lynn Ogletree, San Jacinto College; Anthony Zippay, Arizona State University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Students”. Kimberly Kendricks and AnthonyArment. Ohio State University, Journal of College and Science Teaching Vol. 24, 2011.“National Science Foundation-Sponsored Colloquy on Minority Males in STEM”. NormanFortenberry, Catherine Didion, Beth Cady, Wei Jing, Simil Raghavan. Journal of AfricanAmerican Males in Education Feb/Mar 2011 – Vol. 2 Issue 1Boyer Commission in Educating Undergraduates in the Research Laboratory. (1998).Reinventing undergraduate Education: A blueprint for Americas research universities”. MenloPark, CA: Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. Page 25.523.10

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Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Craig A. Chin, Southern Polytechnic State University; Garth V. Crosby, Southern Illinois University, Carbonale

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Electrical and Computer

proposed that thismethodology be implemented for an entire semester and have student grades comparedstatistically with a control group which is only exposed to the standard instructor-led exampleand individual homework scenario.IntroductionFor most college courses, it is a pragmatic reality that a significant portion, if not the majority, ofstudent learning must occur outside of the classroom in order for an instructor to cover theextensive content of these courses. Homework is an essential tool for promoting this outside-the-class learning process. In addition to this, homework provides an opportunity for a student todevelop problem-solving skills, which are essential in engineering and technology courses ofstudy.A typical method for teaching key

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Integration of Research and Education in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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joshua fabian, Villanova University; Tyler A. Young, Villanova University; James Peyton Jones, Villanova University; Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

® blocksets, as wellas by custom developed Embedded MATLAB® Functions. Due to the relatively low cost of theKinectTM sensor, as compared to other video and depth sensing solutions of comparable Page 25.906.9resolution, and the availability of drivers and MATLAB® and Simulink® functions and blocks,this development opens the door for many areas of research and development.5. ConclusionsThe VU-Kinect block helps realize the potential of the KinectTM sensor in teaching and researchby providing a seamless pathway from high-level Simulink designs to the low-level libfreenectdevice drivers. In particular, the block provides access to the RGB video and depth

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Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed H. ElSawy, Tennessee Technological University; George M. Graham P.E., Tennessee Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2012-3262: AUTOMATION OF A BIODIESEL PROCESSOR FROMWASTE VEGETABLE OIL USING PROGRAMMABLE LOGIC CONTROLLERDr. Ahmed H. ElSawy, Tennessee Technological University Dr. Ahmed ElSawy joined Tennessee Technological University (TTU) as a professor and Chairperson, Department of Manufacturing and Industrial Technology, in July 1, 1999. He holds B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering with an emphasis on materials processing and manufacturing engineering. Prior joining TTU, ElSawy held several industrial and academic positions in the USA and abroad. ElSawy teaching and research interests are in the areas of material processing, metallurgy, and manufacturing systems. ElSawy received approx. $2 million of

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2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

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Junichi Kanai; Mark Anderson

content and quality. The system made asignificant impact on the outcome of the project results. This paper will present issues indeploying the tools and the best practices for using these tools in capstone design courses.IntroductionTo become successful engineers, students must learn technical knowledge, good communication,skills, and teamwork skills. Traditional lecture-based coursework focuses on providing a solidtheoretical foundation and analytical skills for each of the various disciplines. On the other hand,laboratory courses and engineering design courses are often used to teach communication andteamwork skills4. Typical communication skills include, but are not limited to, maintaininglab/design notebooks, writing technical reports, and

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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Helen M. Doerr, Syracuse University; Jonas Bergman Arleback, Syracuse University; AnnMarie H. O'Neil, Syracuse University

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First-Year Programs

lightsource; and (4) building a simple RC circuit to charge a capacitor and then creating amathematical model that can be used to analyze the change in voltage across the capacitor as itdischarges.Theoretical BackgroundModeling approaches to the teaching and learning of science, mathematics and engineeringencompass a wide range of theoretical and pragmatic perspectives.10, 11, 12 Modeling approachesbased in the “contextual modelling” perspective draws on the design of activities that motivatestudents to develop the mathematics needed to make sense of meaningful situations.10 Muchwork done within this perspective draws on model eliciting activities (MEAs) developed by Leshand colleagues and recently applied to engineering education.11, 13, 14, 15

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Technological Literacy and Technological Policy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zachary Foltz, Iowa State University; Amanpreet Kaur, Iowa State University; William Henry Tushaus, Iowa State University; Christopher Sears Mikelson, Iowa State University; Brian Vincent Skalak; Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Sears Mikelson, Iowa State UniversityMr. Brian Vincent Skalak Brian Vincent Skalak is a senior at Iowa State University majoring in advertising with a minor in engi- neering studies.Dr. Mani Mina, Iowa State University Mani Mina has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Iowa State Uni- versity since 2001. He has extensive industrial and academic experience. His current research interests include physical layer systems, measurements, and testing, applied electromagnetism, optical network- ing, magneto-optical switching, nondestructive testing and evaluation, and innovative methods of teaching technology. He is also one of the leading educators in the area of technological literacy to non

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Computer-based Measurements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin McCue, Northeastern University

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Instrumentation

– Should Students Do Them or Design Them?”, Chemical EngineeringEducation, vol 29, no. w, 1995, p. 34.vi Macias-Machin, A., Guotai Zhang, and Octave Levenspiel, “The Unstructured Student-Designed Research Typeof Laboratory Experiment”, Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 24, no. 2, 1990, pp. 78-79.vii Dym, C.L., A.M. Agogino, O. Eris, D.D. Frey, and L.J. Leifer, “Engineering design thinking, teaching andlearning”, Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 94, no. 1, 2005, 103-120viii ABET, 2009-2010 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs, 2008ix Northeastern University, ABET Self Study Report for Mechanical Engineering, 2007

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Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Brett D. Jones, Virginia Tech; Philip R. Brown, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

include the role of motivation in learning engineering, construction of engineering identities, and faculty development.Dr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communica- tion in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and design education. She was awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses nationwide, and is Co-PI on several NSF grants to explore identity and interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering design.Dr. Brett D. Jones, Virginia Tech

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Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Massa, Springfield Technical Community College; Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Judith Franzosa Donnelly, Three Rivers Community-Technical College; Fenna D. Hanes, New Engalnd Board of Higher Education; James A. DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

include sustainable technology areas such as wind and solar power, sustainable agriculture, storm water remediation, lighting, and green chemistry. The project has also developed two professional development courses, one for pre-service and one for in-service teach- ers. In 2009, Hanes was selected as the SPIE (International Society for Optical and Photonics) Educator Award winner. Hanes holds a B.S. in liberal arts/business administration from Northeastern University and a M.S.P.A. in public affairs from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.Dr. James A. DeLaura, Central Connecticut State University James DeLaura is professor and Chair of the Technology and Engineering Education Department at CCSU

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Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

the stated goal of the REU program to help attract and retain students in STEM,including careers in teaching and education research, these programs can help students achieve awide variety of learning outcomes. Some of these learning outcomes clearly map to the ABETcriterion C “A-K” outcomes; such as b “the ability to design and conduct experiments, andanalyze and interpret data”.10 Other outcomes may also be achieved to varying degreesdepending on the structure and activities associated with a particular REU site. For example, theClarkson REU likely improved students’ knowledge of sustainability9, which is a desiredoutcome in both the Environmental Engineering Body of Knowledge11 and the Civil EngineeringBody of Knowledge12.Kardash13 found

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The Teacher as Manager: Best Practices for Culminating Design Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Arthur D. Kney, Lafayette College; David A. Veshosky, Lafayette College

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Civil Engineering

through a number of awards, most recently the PA Water Environmental Association (PWEA) 2010 Professional Research Award and the 2010 Delta Upsilon Distinguished Mentoring and Teaching Award; 2010 Aaron O. Hoff Award. Kney’s areas of interests include water/wastewater treat- ment (including industrial wastewater treatment) and sustainable engineering focusing on urban sprawl and its environmental effects on watersheds. Most recently, he has begun to explore methods to integrate undergraduate and K-12 education in innovative ways. In order to support his research and teaching inter- ests, he has been awarded a number of local, state, and national grants. Together with research students, faculty, and community partners

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FPD VIII: Crossing Bridges and Easing Transitions into the First Year

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University; Ruth Archer, Michigan Technological University; Meral Jackson, Michigan Technological University; Mary A. Fraley, Michigan Technological University; Crystal Lynn Payment, Michigan Technological University

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First-Year Programs

a short project evaluationwhich is summarized below.1. Overall ENG1101 ProjectAs shown in Table 2, the components used from ENG1001, were the initial research and projectmanagement, design construction, design pre-testing and testing, and the final report. Two of thethree instructors did require students complete an integrated design project ethical analysis. Theremaining instructor included engineering ethics via traditional case study analysis. The ethicsanalysis identified cultural and environmental concerns when utilizing wind energy based on a Page 25.129.7University of Massachusetts-Amherst Renewable Energy Resource Laboratory fact

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Learning and Assessment I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert G. Ryan, California State University, Northridge

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5056: ASSESSMENT OF A NEW DESIGN STEM COURSE SE-QUENCEDr. Robert G. Ryan, California State University, Northridge Robert Ryan is an Associate Professor at California State University, Northridge. He has more than 20 years of experience teaching a wide variety of mechanical engineering courses, including fluid mechan- ics, heat transfer, mechanical measurements, and senior design. He is currently serving as Assessment Coordinator for the Mechanical Engineering Department’s ABET review process. Ryan earned his Ph.D. degree from University of California, Los Angeles, in 1994. Page 25.223.1

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Electrical and Computer Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David H. Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

the students in the lab to assist themwith their research projects. As none of the undergraduate students had taken the FPGA Designclass yet, it was necessary first to teach them how to design with FPGAs. The group meetingswere initially dedicated to going over the lecture notes and the laboratory assignments from theFPGA class. The students were required to do some learning independently and then work on theFPGA tutorials in the lab. What was helpful was having the two graduate students working in thelab who were willing to help tutor and assist the students through this learning phase. Theauthor’s observation was that the students were able to grasp the basics of VHDL coding afterthree weeks of training. At this point, they were assigned

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Out-of-School and Informal Activities

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

” (NSF ERC 2007 - 2010 National Meetings); ”Research Experience for Teachers: Integrating Research Skills into the classroom” (UNH 2nd Annual Nanotechnology Conference for Teachers April 2006); and ”Educational Outreach Programs” (2005 MA STEM Summit). She was Co-principal Investigator/Program Director, Research Experience for Teachers (RET), development and implementation of the Research Experience for Teach- ers site at Northeastern University; Executive Director/Founder, Young Scholars Program, development and implementation of the Young Scholars Program, a summer research program for high school students; Co-executive Director, Exxon Mobil Bernard Harris Summer Science Camp, development and implemen- tation of

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhang Lei, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

cultivating their students to be qualified and skillfulengineers in civil engineering.IntroductionTongji University (TJ), situated in Shanghai China, was founded in 1907 and became a nationaluniversity in 1927 directly under the National Ministry of Education in China. It was one of theoldest and most prestigious institutions of higher education in China. The university hasdeveloped rapidly in all respects over the fifty years since the founding of China, especially since Page 25.311.3the country's opening-up policy. There is over 4200 academic staff for teaching and/or research,among them there are 6 Members of Chinese Academy of Science, 7

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Computers in Education Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Alicia L. Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

include a course management system (Moodle embedded in NEEShub), WebEx video conferencing, and a 3D virtual world called QuakeQuest. For the online interaction to be most effective, students 1) need to understand why they are using the tools, and 2) be coached in how to critique each other’s work and contribute to threaded discussions.IntroductionThe George E. Brown, Jr. Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) networkconsists of 14 large-scale earthquake engineering laboratories, housed at universities across theUS. These laboratories provide research hubs for large-scale earthquake engineering research inthe areas of structures, soils, and tsunamis and are linked together with a sophisticatedcyberinfrastructure. Each site

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FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

. Since 2006, entering freshman take an “Introduction to Engineering” course, a two credithour course that meets the university’s “freshman experience” requirement. The course also givesfreshman engineers an introduction to the engineering profession, engineering design, differentengineering disciplines, and critical thinking. In the fall of 2011, there were 450 students in 12 sectionstaught by an instruction team of four faculty and six graduate teaching assistants. Critical Thinkingbecame an explicit part of the course in response to the University’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP),and the introduction to engineering course is responsible for teaching students the critical thinkingframework adopted by the university. Another significant

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca K. Toghiani, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Robyn Minerick, Michigan Technological University; Keisha B. Walters, Mississippi State University; Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

2011 Ray Fahien Award. Her group has published in the proceedings of the National Academy of Science, Lab on a Chip, and had an AIChE Journal cover. She is an active mentor of undergraduate researchers and served as co-PI on an NSF REU site. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. ERL) also inspires the development of Desktop Experiment Modules (DEMos) for use in chemical engineering classrooms or as outreach activities in area schools. Adrienne has been an active member of ASEE’s WIED, ChED, and NEE leadership teams since 2003.Dr. Keisha B. Walters, Mississippi State University Keisha B. Walters joined the chemical engineering faculty at Mississippi State University

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Jyhwen Wang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-4031: A METHOD FOR ASSESSING REQUIRED COURSE-RELATEDSKILLS AND PREREQUISITE STRUCTUREDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a Senior Product Development Engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his S.M. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools, specifically the cost modeling and analysis of product development and manufacturing systems

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Energy, the Environment, and Nano Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky; Yang-Tse Cheng, University of Kentucky; Donald G. Colliver P.E., University of Kentucky; Aaron Cramer, University of Kentucky; Paul A. Dolloff, University of Kentucky; Bob Gregory, University of Kentucky; John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky; Yuan Liao, University of Kentucky; Stephen M. Lipka, University of Kentucky; Jim Neathery, Unversity of Kentucky; Johne M. Parker, University of Kentucky; Vijay Singh, University of Kentucky; Joseph Sottile, University of Kentucky; Timothy R.B. Taylor P.E., University of Kentucky; Rodney Andrews, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

is also an Adjunct Faculty member in the ECE Department at the University of Kentucky. Dolloff developed and teaches a renewable energy course, a power distribution systems course, a system protection course, and is developing a system protection lab. Dolloff received a B.S.E.E. from Tennessee Tech University, a M.S. and a Ph.D. in E.E. from Virginia Tech University, and a M.B.A. from Morehead State University.Bob Gregory, University of KentuckyDr. John George Groppo Jr., University of Kentucky John Groppo is a Senior Engineer and Program Manager at the University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research, where his research currently focuses on developing processing and utilization strategies for coal

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Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xin Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computers in Education

separate, and even independent of each other” (p. 2). The student learningcontexts considered in this framework include social context, academic context, and institutionalcontext. Social context mainly refers to personal relationships, group memberships, and inter-group connections. The academic context primarily involves opportunities for reflectivejudgment and critical thinking, constructivist classroom teaching methods, interdisciplinarycourses, experiential learning, and integrative conversations with faculty in all domains. Theinstitutional context refers to rewards structure and campus culture. The framework suggests thatthese three contexts, students themselves, and learning outcomes are interconnected andintegrated.In this paper, we

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The Best of Design in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, University of Idaho; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Jennifer E. LeBeau, Washington State University; Robert E. Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Design in Engineering Education

design.Dr. Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia Brackin is a professor of M.E. at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, where she teaches a vari- ety of design courses including capstone design. Her B.S. and M.S. are from the University of Tennessee in nuclear engineering and her Ph.D. is from Georgia Institute of Technology in M.E. Her industrial ex- perience includes Oak Ridge National Laboratories, Chicago Bridge and Iron, and Eli Lilly. She is a registered P.E.Dr. M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University Javed Khan is professor and Head of the Aerospace Science Engineering Department at Tuskegee Uni- versity. He received his Ph.D. in aerospace engineering from Texas A&M, M.S. in aeronautical

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The "Education" in Experiential Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

have been written about important assessment tools such as alumni feedback,employer surveys, constituents input, etc., with much emphasis on surveys. On the other hand,faculty assesses the outcomes in their classes and are very creative in developing assessmentmethods. However, traditional assessment techniques are not always adequate to measurestudent learning. Rover2 lists many important questions for educators to ask and answerregarding what to teach, how to teach it and, becoming increasingly more important, when toteach it. Therefore, HEI must keep up with pace changes in the “real world” through non-traditional assessment tools. One of them is the interaction with industry through the co-op sitevisit.This paper deals improvements related

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Joshua Johnson, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3927: ASSESSING AN ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE INSTRUMENTIN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES AT TWO CAMPUSESDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and