Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Graham Talmadge Fennell, Ohio Northern University; Elizabeth Marie Spingola, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; David Reeping, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

engineering” as a description?Second, with little focus on specification of models for these courses, many courses become agrab bag of unrelated topics. The course meant to introduce engineering to a student may insteaddissuade them from continuing as they try to understand what engineering is.This paper will present intermediate results of an NSF sponsored project to define a classificationscheme for first-year engineering courses with associated outcomes. For example, courses mayinclude engineering design, engineering analysis, professional skills, or orientation to specificdisciplines described by a classification system based on course outcomes 1.Results are presented from a multifaceted approach. Approximately 30 syllabi for First-Year

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalya A. Koehler, Iowa State University; Charles T. Jahren P.E., Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

"mixed-mode instruction" are often usedinterchangeably in current research literature. Typically hybrid courses include e-learning activities suchas online lectures, online quizzes, synchronous or asynchronous discussions, and group work sessions(Vernadakis et al., 2011). The previous research indicates that students in hybrid courses were equallysuccessful or even more successful compared to students in traditional courses (Young, 2002; Means etal., 2010). “The hybrid online model employs the best characteristics of online education and theinteractivity that typically characterizes face to-face classroom instruction” (Martyn, 2003, p.1). Even though the hybrid model has been successfully adopted by many universities in a variety

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. In a small liberal artscollege without any follow-up courses in MSE, we decided that the two overarching objectivesfor this course were to enable students to 1) assess whether a particular material is appropriatefor a particular application through consideration of the structure, properties, and processing of amaterial, and 2) to research and evaluate a material and its appropriateness for potentialapplications and present their findings to a specified audience. We also wanted to use this courseto develop ancillary skills in written communication, including communication of quantitativeinformation.Content. Originally, course content was selected primarily based on what is typically covered inan introductory materials science and engineering

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Yong Zhu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458

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Computers in Education

experiments are designed to reinforcethose concepts in laboratory setting. The project helps in integrating the information andexperience gained in this course with their previous knowledge, both at component and systemlevels consolidating their understanding. The students have access to the lab and the robots towork on their projects beyond the normal class hours, under the supervision of graduateassistants working the lab. The weekly schedule for the course is presented in Table 1 showingthe coverage of the topics, the associated lab experiments, and project. The schedule of thequizzes and exams are also included in the table. The quizzes and exams are designed toevaluate theoretical ability of students in the topics covered. The questions are also

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mazyar Aram, California State University Northridge; Ileana Costea, California State University, Northridge

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Engineering Management

Manufacturing Challenge student competition of SME. Ileana is a member of ASEE, ASQ and SME. Page 23.418.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of a minor in Sustainable Manufacturing for Manu- facturing Systems Engineering program 1. IntroductionThis paper presents a proposal of a new minor in Green Manufacturing to be offered in theManufacturing Systems Engineering and Management department at California State University,Northridge (CSUN). The campus has a very active Institute of Sustainability that offers a minorin Sustainability and will offer a

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Weihang Zhu, Lamar University; Alberto Marquez P.E., Lamar University; Julia Yoo, Lamar University

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Engineering Economy

LamarUniversity. It will give students more opportunity to learn and practice Engineering Economicswhenever they have spare time. The preliminary assessment results in Fall 2012 semester arepresented in this paper. Surveys and interviews are conducted with randomly selected students toget a better understanding of the impact of the mobile app. The authors are now in the process oftransforming the app into game-style. Further development and improvement with formativeassessment is planned in the next three years.* Acknowledgment: This project is partially supported by a grant from the National ScienceFoundation DUE-1140457 to Lamar University. 1. Introduction Engineering Economics is a core class in engineering and is often required in

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos R Morales, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Perry Lucas Cox; Matthew John Farrenkopf; Robert Eric Knorr, Purdue University; Erick Morales; Christopher Gaeta; Martin Jerome Durchholz

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Computing & Information Technology

Internetaccess restriction imposed by some governments increased the technical challenges that wouldneed to be met by our solution.Prior to creating a custom solution, the group evaluated a wide range of commercial and open‐source streaming platforms using a robust set of objective criteria. The most important criteriawere identified as: (1) ability to stream content to any common client (PCs/Macs, Tablets,mobile phones), (2) ability to encode / transcode content into any necessary format in real‐timeor faster, (3) ability to adequately handle adverse conditions such as network congestion, and(4) ability to handle a large number of simultaneous client requests.B. system overviewTo accomplish encoding, the team erected a computing farm with a cluster of

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharnnia Artis, University of California, Berkeley; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Two Year College Division

use this community college program framework todevelop similar experiences and how to assess those programs for efficacy.IntroductionTo continue advancement in energy science and research and to thrive in a global economy, theU.S. will have to rely on scientists and engineers to develop innovative and high-value-addedproducts and services, as well as improve productivity through the use of technology-basedtools.1 This pipeline of scientists and engineers, with its under-representation of women andunderrepresented minorities (African Americans, American Indians or Alaskan Natives, andHispanic Americans), is a critical concern for the U.S.2 In 2010, the National Academies ofScience reported that underrepresented minorities “embody a vastly

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas David, Iowa State University; Suman Debnath, Purdue University; Munadir Aziz Ahmed; Dionysios C. Aliprantis, Iowa State University; Maryam Saeedifard, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Development of a New Power Electronics Curriculum Relevant to Tomorrow’s Power Engineering ChallengesI. IntroductionThis paper presents the results of an effort to develop a new power electronics and electric ma-chines curriculum at two collaborating academic institutions, namely, Purdue University, WestLafayette, Indiana 1, and Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa 2, hereinafter referred to as Institu-tions A and B, in a bid to enhance the relevance of this subject to the undergraduate population.This is achieved via identifying the role of power electronics and machines in addressing tomor-row’s grand engineering challenge of sustainable energy use. This is a timely and important top-ic because of the increased demand for highly

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oyebisi Samuel Oyediran; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Dept of Electronic and Electrical Engineering, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.; Kayode Peter Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria; Lawrence O Kehinde P.E., Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State

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Computers in Education

equipment andincreasing undergraduate enrolment, online labs are a solution, a solution of particular importin the developing world 1. Page 23.423.2 iLabs are online laboratories which make use of the iLab Shared Architecture 2, 3. The iLabproject started at MIT and its aim was to create a movement to develop and disseminatetechnology for sustainable and scalable iLabs so that they could be shared worldwide.Globally, more than a dozen iLabs have been developed and deployed. However, all iLabs todate use clients that were developed for desktop PCs. With the recent surge in the use oftablets and mobile phones, and in particular, those running the

Conference Session

Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John G. Cherng P.E., University of Michigan-Dearborn; Ben Q. Li, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Narasimhamurthi Natarajan, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 23.424.2content for ME472 Principles and Applications of Mechatronic Systems Designs was approvedby the college curriculum committee in April 2012 and was offered in the fall semester of 2012.Undergraduate mechatronics courses have been implemented in many universities with variouscourse structures. For example, Dr. Vladimir Vantsevich, Professor and Director of MechatronicSystems Engineering Program at Lawrence Technological University, teaches an undergraduatemechatronics course [1] which replaces the conventional engineering controls course. ProfessorsBrent Gillespie and Shorya Awtar in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Universityof Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan taught the graduate level Mechatronic Systems Design(ME552

Conference Session

K-12 Robotics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Selin Frances Sirinterlikci, Carnegie Mellon University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

are shown in Figure 1 and 2. While Figure 1 depicts an ALF (TV character)and Star Wars hybrid type of robot, Figure 2 is a monster designed and built by a middleschool student. The hybrid was radio-controlled and the monster was autonomouslydriven by using ROBOT C programming language. In the meantime, a new concept was Figure 1. Product of a 2012 Summer Animatronics Camp3 Figure 2. An autonomous monster built in summer 2012 Page 23.425.3also being developed to shift summer experiences from open-ended cross-disciplinaryanimatronics projects to more research-based direction. New developments within therobotics actuation field were

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Danner Friend, Norwich University; Jacques N Beneat, Norwich University

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Aerospace

student population of approximate 2300 with a student/faculty ratio of14:1. The university is primarily an undergraduate teaching-focused school. The DavidCrawford School of Engineering consists of three departments offering the Bachelor of Sciencedegrees in Mechanical, Civil, and Computer and Electrical Engineering. An online graduateprogram was started in 1997 and adds an additional 1200 students with the only graduateengineering program being a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering. The undergraduate studentpopulation in the engineering school is approximately 270.The student research program at Norwich was formally established in 2002. The mission of theuniversity-wide research program is “To support and encourage our students to pursue

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominic R. Primé, Arizona State University; Bianca L. Bernstein, Arizona State University; Amy K. Way, Villanova University; Liza Cohen Hita Hita, Arizona State University; T Michael Liddell, CareerWISE, Arizona State University; Arti R. Sarma, Arizona State University; Jennifer M Bekki, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Graduate Studies

details the process and development of the second major phase of the CareerWISEintervention: communication training aimed at strengthening the knowledge and skills helpful towomen as they navigate the varied interactions that may arise in mostly male environments. TheCareerWISE communication training modules are organized in a hierarchical structure withthree overarching categories: (1) Communication Elements, (2) Essential Skills, and (3)Advanced Strategies. The design protocol for module development employed a cyclical loopwhereby content material was developed, piloted, and revised based on participant feedback. Allof the CareerWISE communication training materials are interconnected, but also function asstand-alone pieces; this provides

Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen R. Turns, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Peggy Noel Van Meter, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas A. Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carla M Firetto, The Pennsylvania State University

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Mechanical Engineering

and understanding. In applying all of this to problem solving, many assumptionsand approximations are often invoked, yielding special cases of general principles. Furthermore,students must become proficient with the use of extensive tabular data and/or software to obtainthermodynamic properties. Pitfalls abound as students struggle to consolidate conceptualunderstanding and develop procedural knowledge. Students are introduced to some of the basic concepts of thermodynamics in pre-college andintroductory college chemistry and physics courses. There is a broad literature describing thedifficulties encountered and the misconceptions students develop in these courses.1-6 Meltzer,1, 2for example, has recently reported “that 20% or fewer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

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

) that are 1) grounded in existing research, 2)open enough to identify new relevant factors, and 3) appropriate for our sample population. Theresulting protocols were developed by answering the research questions: 1) What types ofquestions are necessary for the chosen frameworks? 2) Do the interviews provide data that caninform a future survey? 3) Do the different protocols provide information that support analysis ofhigh school students career choice decisions? and 4) Does the protocol length accommodate Page 23.429.3interviewing high school students during the school day?Context for the Appalachian RegionTo understand why existing protocols

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Nacole Andrews, Georgia Institute of Technology; Greg Mayer, Georgia Tech; Rui Hu, CEISMC, Georgia Institute of Technology; Connelly Hunter Connelly, Google, Inc.; Nathaniel William Tindall III; Neva Rose, Georgia Institute of Tecnology - CEISMC

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Mathematics

efforts have been researched to integrate math,engineering, and science courses for the K12 environment[1-4]. Students often do not understand Page 23.430.2the connection between subjects, such as math and science, because they are taught as separateentities. Course integration helps students to gain a better understanding of the application oftopics within the physical world and not just in the context of one subject[4]. Subject integrationhas been shown to increase student interest and test scores and we are hoping for the sameoutcome for this course[3].MethodsI. Development of Course StandardsSince this a new Georgia Virtual School class

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Utah Educational Network; Jeremy Ray Farner, Weber State University; Thomas James Paskett, Weber State University; Elias V. Perez, Utah State University Eastern; Isabella Borisova, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

or university level.The objectives of the project were outlined as follows: 1. Create a standard yet innovative curriculum and assessment for the “Introduction to Engineering and Technical Design” course by sharing existing knowledge and resources while developing new curriculum and applying new methods of delivery. 2. Combine resources and knowledge from the drafting portion of Skilled and Technical Science Education (USOE) with the drafting portion of Technology and Engineering Education (USOE) to enhance the students’ career options while strengthening USHE and USOE technology and Engineering programs. 3. Develop the curriculum in such manner that math or engineering credit can be given for this

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

eliminating the need for off-line part inspection. This is typically performed by usingcoordinate measuring machines (CMMs) and related inspection tools. Great savings of both timeand labor during the inspection or quality control process can be realized in the machining ofdiscrete components through gains in automation, information technology and high performancemachining.This project aims to advance, develop and implement a state-of-the-art offline and onlinelearning environment to support and enhance students’ learning and training as they usesimulated systems to design and conduct virtual and real-time machining experiments andcalibration of precision machine tools. The major objectives of this project are: 1) Design anduse CNC machine control

Conference Session

Statics & Strength of Materials - A nice couple

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Douglas, University of Wisconsin Colleges; Mark H Holdhusen, University of Wisconsin, Marathon County

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Mechanics

aboutimplementation of the lab and its helpfulness in understanding mechanics of materials topics.IntroductionEngineering education is increasingly moving to nontraditional delivery modes, especially onlinedelivery. During the fall of 2009, over 5.6 million students were enrolled in at least one onlinecourse, a 21% increase over the previous year.1 As online education expands it is increasinglyimportant to ensure the quality of instruction is at least equivalent to that offered via traditionalmethods. In the online environment it is not only difficult to present complex engineeringconcepts, but it is a huge challenge to offer any experimental laboratory experiences. This paperreports on the development of a set of low-cost, hands-on lab experiments that can

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Mechanical, Materials and Thermal Systems

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison L. Sieving, Weldon School of Biomedical Engineering, Purdue University; Marcia Pool, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Trisha Eustaquio, Purdue University; Rajtarun Madangopal, Purdue University; Alyssa Panitch PhD; Kate Stuart, Purdue University; Ann E Rundell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Scott Alan Jewett

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

and Biomechanicslaboratory, a junior-level Biotransport laboratory, and a senior-level Professional Elements ofdesign lecture course were modified or developed to enhance student ability to designexperiments using a cognitive apprenticeship pedagogy. A progressive refinement of studentexperimental design abilities was embedded throughout the three course series (Figure 1). Withrespect to the cognitive apprenticeship model, in the sophomore-level course there was a majoremphasis on modeling and a minor emphasis on scaffolding to provide a strong framework forstudents to build their experimental design skills. In the junior-level and senior-level coursesthere was more emphasis placed on the scaffolding and coaching elements of

Conference Session

The D/M/A of CE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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Community Engagement Division

this paper is to explore the trends in gender differencesover the past few years.ResultsLooking at examples of “Post” data from the spring of 2012 for both genders is a good startingplace. Question 1 asks students to rate the importance of each of five career values (Figure 1.) Student ratings of the importance of Career Values, from Not important (1) to Very important (9) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Challenge Helping* Male (N=399) Income Female (N=55) Security Variety

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zohra Manseur, Oswego State University College

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Mathematics

, called metrons, is discussedin 8 and an extensive textbook treatment of units in mathematics is given in 9.As an example, consider a type of vector commonly used to describe the position and orientation Page 23.436.2of an object in 3-dimensional space. The vector consists of 3 coordinates x, y, and z with unitsof distance, and 3 orientation angles , , and  which are unitless values typically expressed inradians or degrees. The derivative of such a vector is itself non-uniform with units ofdistance/time combined with units of 1/time. The Euclidian norm of these vectors does not exist.Consequently any process that tends to minimize or maximize

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efra Altamirano; lourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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International

defenses, the outcome with the highest score was for the program outcome “Anability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for food engineeringpractice”. Regarding the degree to which students utilized program outcomes in the design anddevelopment of its product as well as in their oral and written work-products at the capstonecourse, the mean scores from surveyed stakeholders were higher than the 3.0 out of 5.0 points.Indirect assessment was fulfilled through surveys and curricular mapping: 1) curricular mappinganalysis of FE outcomes and IFT competencies; and 2) design and implementation of a surveythat asked to assess with a Likert scale the perception of program outcomes in two respects:importance of the outcomes

Conference Session

Retention and Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Potvin, Clemson University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Allison Godwin, Clemson University; Robynne M. Lock, Department of Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Western Kentucky University; Nicole Barclay, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

representation from 100% of the 50 recruited schools.Figure 1 provides an indication of the national representativeness of the student sample: students'reported home ZIP codes are plotted (note that multiple students reporting the same home ZIPcode appear as a single point on the map).Figure 1: Map of respondents' home ZIP codes (continental U.S. displayed only). Multipleresponses with the same ZIP code are represented by a single dot.The survey included items that probed students educational experiences before college, with afocus on high school math and science (physics, chemistry, and biology) classes, their attitudesand beliefs about sustainability, the nature of science, the ability of science & technology toimpact the world, their self-beliefs

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Nagurka, Marquette University; Fernando Rodriguez Anton, Marquette University

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Mechanical Engineering

college teaching most class time is spent with a professor lecturing and studentswatching, listening, and writing. Students work individually and cooperation is generally dis-couraged. In contrast, in student-centered pedagogical methods the focus of activity is shiftedfrom the teacher to the learners. Student-centered learning methods have been shown to have advantages relative to the clas-sical teacher-centered approach in terms of a range of outcome metrics: short-term mastery,long-term retention, depth of understanding, critical thinking, creative problem-solving skills,positive attitudes toward the subject, and level of confidence in knowledge or skills.1 Student-centered learning methods include active, cooperative, collaborative, and

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

University ofLouisville (information about the CIRP Freshman survey can be found athttp://heri.ucla.edu/cirpoverview.php). Those results showed students who more frequentlystudied with others in high school (3 point scale) and students who more frequently completedtheir homework in high school (3 point scale) were more likely to stay in engineering.2 Thestudy raised questions about students’ views toward homework and patterns of completinghomework they bring with them from high school and whether students keep those same patternsand views of the usefulness of homework during their first semester in college. This led to thefollowing research questions. 1. What were students’ views toward homework and patterns of completing homework while in

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Sontgerath, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

home during the program; and  Sustained contact and additional opportunities in grades 7-12, through project follow-up activities, biannual reunions, newsletters, and the opportunity to be a staff member after completion of their sophomore year of high school. Page 23.441.3Previous Research on Camp ReachIn 2009, results from the first five years of the program (1997-2001) were published,12representing 176 study participants and a 70% response rate. Four study groups were created inorder to capture varying levels of participation in Camp Reach: 1. Camp Reach Partial: Girls who attended the two-week summer program after sixth

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Boyd Cartwright, General Electric; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida

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Mathematics

majors and these include: 1. “cramsorption learning”, where students listen to professors lecturing and then regurgitate the formulas to solve problems in a test, 2. concepts that are not learned through experience but by sitting in a lecture hall, 3. lower grades because of hard courses and hence not qualifying to enter the engineering major, 4. entry level salaries in engineering being lower than other majors such as business, and 5. coursework has a higher difficultly level compared to other majors.So, coupled with the above reasons for dropping out or switching majors and having a small poolof potential students to begin with, it is imperative that state universities increase their retentionrate for greater use

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville

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Engineering Management

model focused on four mental functions:recollection, recognition, decision and awareness and how they varied at each level of expertise.Each time a mental function matures, the individual’s level of expertise rises. The Dreyfusbrothers hypothesized that to obtain the level of master one first must progress through the lowerlevels of expertise.5 The model is based on learning a skill not a profession. For example, acomputer engineer can be a novice in networking and an expert in Java programming. Table 1 istaken from their 1980 article and summarizes the model.Table 1. Mental Functions for Each of the Five Levels of Expertise in the 1980 Article______________________________________________________________________________MentalFunction