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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada; Montell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research; Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

later grades.through experiment, and communicative learning,which involves two or more individuals working to [2] Carpenter, R. (1963). A Reading M ethod andreach a consensus of understanding through discourse an Activity M ethod in Elementar y Sciencethat examines the evidence, arguments, and considers I nstr uction.Science Education, April.all points of view. More generally, involvement in A Summary Study of NSF Sponsoredthese types of learning modalities helps students to Elementary Science Programs, the study ofbecome more proficient at critical reflection on the fourth grade students found that an activityassumptions made in consideration of any

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Software Engineering Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Thomas B. Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Joseph E. Urban, Texas Tech University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. CNS-0939059, CNS-0939088, and CNS-0939028. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. [CRA 2009] Computing Research Association, Computing Degree and Enrollment Trends, Computing Research Association Washington, DC, 2009.2. [NSF 2008] Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966–2006, Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 08-321, National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Arlington, VA, 2008.3. [DOL 2010] U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Occupational Projections and Training Data, 2010-2011 Edition, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau

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Recruitment & Retention of Women II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth T. Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

supported by the National Science Foundation via grant HRD- 0533520.Opinions expressed by the authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of theNational Science Foundation. Page 22.1607.8 Bibliography1. Division of Science Resources Statistics. (2008). Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2006. (Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 08-321), Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation. Retrieved January 12, 2011, from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf08321/2. Katehi, L., Pearson, G., & Feder, M. (2009). Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and

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WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan

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Women in Engineering

-technicalmaterial, speaking for a shorter than expected period of time. Although limited in scope, surveyresults show that male students tended to rate their leadership and performance higher whenthere were fewer other men in the group. This research suggests that male students adopt moreactive roles and may have better outcomes than female students in project presentation groups.Introduction and BackgroundAlthough women are well represented among the total undergraduate population at theUniversity of Michigan, female students are outnumbered by male students in the College ofEngineering. In 2009 and 2010, the incoming class in engineering was 23% female, consistentwith national trends and reflective of gender stereotypes depicting engineering as a “male

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; David J. Woehr, University of Tennessee; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates

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NSF Grantees

in hierarchical fashion: research informs faculty practice, facultydetermine the students’ experience, which, if well managed based on research findings, shouldequip students to work in teams. People. People are the groups that will use the proposed system: students, faculty, andresearchers. The hierarchy of people reflects the hierarchy of goals: the work of the research Page 22.1303.3team supports the work of faculty, which in turn supports the work of students and their teams. GOALS OUTCOMES PEOPLE STRATEGIES

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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NSF Grantees

under development.DiscussionInitial tests of the portable laboratories show encouraging results. The students completing theprojects demonstrated an increase in content knowledge in areas related to the project materials.Content knowledge increases are significant. The content knowledge average rose from a poorto a fair level of comprehension. The students themselves rate the projects as interesting andeducationally useful. The students are learning and enjoying the process.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation under award: DUE-xxx. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

the university.The teaching portfolio was noted as an appropriate vehicle to document, reflect, and organizeteaching-related activities of faculty. Items in such a portfolio would include: teaching Page 22.1498.8philosophy that is informed by the scholarship of the field; student accomplishments; studentevaluations; documentation of new things tried in the classroom; peer observation programdocumentation; and a description of service on policy committees regarding teaching andlearning.Recommendations and Implications for Policy, Practice, and Future ResearchThere are several recommendations and implications for policy, practice, and future

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Thomas R. Marrero

“active learning provides opportunities for students to talk and listen, read, write, and reflect as they approach course content through problem-solving exercises, informal small groups, simulations case studies, role playing, and other activities – all of which require students to apply what they are learning” (p 17) 2. Problem-Based and Inquiry-Based “small group, cooperative, self-directed, interdependent, self-assessed”; a dynamic approach to learning that

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Cecelia Wright Brown; Kofi Nyarko; Kevin Peters

relations with others.As the girls move into the high school Personal Assessment Activities -It is important forenvironment we want them to learn to utilize students to evaluate and understand their inner feelings,their own intra-personal intelligence dreams, relationships with others, strengths and weaknesses. The program encouraged the girls to recognizing their individual strengths and weaknesses, reflecting and analyzing themselves, awareness of their inner feelings, desires and dreams

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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PAUL FAGETTE; SHIH-JIUN CHEN; GEORGE R. BARAN; SOLOMON P. SAMUEL; MOHAMMAD F. KIANI

, is what we call in the trade a teachingchallenge. ABET has inculcated the concept of self-reflection and addressing how wesucceed in teaching base concepts. Grades and student feedback are neither alwayssufficient nor accurate in determining teaching success. Instructors must take an active,critical role. Accordingly, each of these courses have been analyzed regarding keyconceptual elements and refinement has taken place, further verifying that teaching is anevolutionary process based on more than the internal shifts that come with inculcating newresearch. Engineering has an important, integral knowledge base that can be made availableto a broader audience while fulfilling general education requirements. It can be arguedthat the

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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PATRICK BOBBIE; Sheryl Duggins; VENU DASIGI

is driven by the demand for increasedconvenience and access for students, there are important studies pointing to the enhancedpedagogical value of online education. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Educationsuggests that learning outcomes can be better achieved in certain groups of older learners in theonline mode than the traditional face-to-face (F2F) mode of learning [14]. The results are evenbetter for those taking the course in the hybrid mode. However, the study cautions againstattributing the improvement to the online medium per se. One way to look at the results is thatthe conventional F2F mode is missing something that the online mode provides, e.g., extra timefor independent reflection, which is perhaps particularly

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton; Maria V. Kalevitch

decisions in developing our new minor. In addition, a breakdown of the coursestaught within this minor and the reasons for choosing these particular courses for inclusionare provided. The emphasis throughout this process, as reflected in the resultant minor, isthe interdisciplinary collaboration between science and engineering faculty to create abroad program capable of addressing our future societal needs.II. Structure of Alternative Energy and Sustainability MinorThe Alternative Energy and Sustainability minor is comprised of a total of 15 credits. Thefirst 9 credits of the minor consist of three core courses which are required by all studentspursuing this minor. Two of the core classes offer an introduction to the issues of energygeneration and

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Barrie Jackson

application, while not appropriate for alllearning styles has shown to be effective for most students. This paper will discuss the Technology Engineering and Managementprogram, what we hope to accomplish and present some feedback from TEAMparticipants over the years. Introduction What I hope to achieve in this paper is a considered reflection on my personal experiencein the field of Engineering Education, what I have observed over some twenty some years as anadjunct Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering. It is of interest to me the history of theevolution of Engineering Education to the point where research is the driving force of mostUniversities. Having been a practising professional for over thirty years, I am aware that

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Bhavna Sharma; Birdy Reynolds

, such as a competitive jeopardy game on the four topic areas, which was moderated by twoundergraduate research students.Intern ModulesStudents were unfamiliar with the subject of sustainability at the start of the internship. Linking their selectedtopic to a content area served as a lens to situate their module and supported their emerging understanding ofthe subject. Students’ choice of a content lens reflected their interestsand tended to be their favorite schoolsubject. For example, one of the female interns enjoyed mathematics and used that as a lens for her unit onEnergy. Below is an excerpt from the module abstract (written by the student):The module focuses on linking sustainability and energy to mathematics. The module explores

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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B. Rajavel; M.G. Prasad

unflanged with an end correction of L  L  0.6a . 733 R 0  1  0.01336ka  0.59079ka2  0.33576ka3  0.06432ka4 ------ (6) R  R 0e(( 0.63930.1104ka )*ka*2i ) ------ (7) ~ 1  R  Z r  ( c / s)  ------ (8) 1  R  Where a is the radius of the pipe, s is the cross sectional area of the pipe, ρ is density, c is speedof sound,k is wave number and R is reflection coefficient. The physical and electrical analog forcalculation of source strength is shown in Fig 2

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Scott Bronikowski; Christopher Lowrance; Kenneth Viall

todetermine their own level of success in our courses. Certainly, we strongly encourage andmotivate our students to devote time to studying outside the classroom and offer our personalassistance if they encounter any problems. However, if they fail to take advantage of theseopportunities, then their grade will accurately reflect their level of commitment to the course.For future study, we plan to continue the longitudinal study with the selected courses and assessthe trends on final exam grades and instructor time. Our institutional survey results of allstudents will be analyzed with targeted questions related to the use of cadet time, theeffectiveness of the quiz method, and student preference for the method versus traditionalhomework assignments

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Sean K. Turner

properly in the field. Designing new systems as well asunderstanding the financial attributes of the systems are both equally important in the success ofa Sustainability Engineering. In most cases undergraduate students have backgrounds that lackcertain fundamentals such as energy management, architecture design, sales, equipmentmanagement and alternative energy training.Solar AssessmentStudents at Rowan University are given a choice of clinic projects. This gives students anopportunity to pick projects that reflect their interests. We have been able to offer a number ofphotovoltaic (PV) system projects, which in aggregate offers a suite of sustainable energyprojects. Students are split into multidisciplinary teams in terms of some ME, ChE EE and

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Bradley A. Hyatt

of ASC Member Programs.” International Proceedings of the 44th AnnualConference of Associated Construction Schools.Jones S. A., et al. (2009) The Business Value of BIM: Getting Building Information Modeling tothe Bottom Line.Montoya, M. A., Kelting, S. D., Hauck, A. J. (2008). “Pilot Study of an Integrated ConstructionManagement Curriculum.” International Proceedings of the 44th Annual Conferenc ofAssociated Construction Schools.O’Brien, W., Soibelman, L., and Elvin, G. (2003). “Collaborative Design Processes: An Active-and Reflective-Learning Course in Multidisciplinary Collaboration.” Journal of ConstructionEducation, 8(2), 78-93.Padmanabhan, G., and Katti, D. (2002). “Using Community-Based Projects in Civil EngineeringCapstone Courses

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liya (Grace) Ni, California Baptist University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 22.2.8Test results with the grip of the Falcon device (solid) moving along the outer wall (dashed) isshown in Figure 7. During the test, the user felt the force pushing the grip away from the outerwall. Figure 7 Testing Results for Tracing a Circle with Virtual WallsIn the end of the semester, each team demonstrated and explained their work to the other teamand the instructor, and submitted a technical report with the distribution of tasks among the teammembers. Besides the technical details on the project, students also reflected on the possibleimpact haptics-enabled rehabilitation could have on post-stroke patients, therapists, and thesociety.7. Student feedback and future improvementsIn the end of the Fall 2010

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Emin Yilmaz, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Craig Daughtry; Geoffrey Bland, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center/Wallops Flight Facility; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Minorities in Engineering

Multispec[11] for post processing,georeferencing, mosaicking, and other image analyses. Fieldwork complimented by designefforts and software use in laboratory environment is providing rich learning experience for thestudents involved in the project.3.0 REMOTE CONTROLLED BOAT (AQUABOT)The Kolb model suggests that balance among the four stages as shown in Figure 12 leads tooptimal learning, deeper understanding of concepts and applications, and longer retention ofinformation. It is achieved through reflective observation (RO), and active experimentation (AE).However, a necessary condition for such construction of knowledge is that this knowledgeshould be grasped first. Knowledge depiction occurs through Concrete Experience (CE) andAbstract

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi Guo, Stevens Institute of Technology; Shubo Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hong Man, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur B. Ritter, Stevens Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees

engineering courses, and pilot testing.AcknowledgmentPartial support for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation's Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program under Award No. 0837584. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography1. What is "Sayaka", the next generation capsule endoscope? http://www.rfamerica.com/sayaka/index.html, August 2010.2. Colonoscopy. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonoscopy, August 2010.3. The SmartPill Wireless Motility Capsule. http://www.smartpillcorp.com/index.cfm? pagepath = Products /The_SmartPill_Capsule&id=17814

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Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Fraser, Long Beach City College

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Two Year College Division

outlines to reflect the changing dynamics of thethree courses. The decision was made to remove all the course prerequisites as partof the rewrite. In this rewrite, an engineering model was used of design, integrationand application. Students could drop in at any of the three engineering phases. Thefall semester focuses on system design. The spring semester is integration of thosedesigns into a working system, making modifications as needed. Finally, the summersemester is application based, where students explore the further use of a system thatis already designed and built.In the fall, students are taught how to use the following tools. 1. EagleCad for circuit board layout. They are provided with a completed schematic and taught how to

Conference Session

Design and Graphics Potpourri

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Hartman, Purdue University, Computer Graphics Technology; Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Design Graphics

fundamental structure of this program to change.Foremost, Boeing decided that they did not want to host an on-site laboratory session, becausethat limited access to only those people at that specific location. In addition, they wantedemployees to be able to access the PLMCP during off-hours, which meant they would not haveaccess to Boeing computing resources. At this juncture, it was determined that an online solutionwould be necessary. In addition, a change in software tools was required, so the curriculum hadto be thoroughly revised to reflect a change in the PLM toolset being used. In September 2009,the second cohort of 22 students started the program. Due to ongoing curriculum and courserevisions, the cohort number dropped to twelve students

Conference Session

Computer Science Applications

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Li, Northern Arizona University

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Computers in Education

. Table 2: Comparison of Student Scores 2008 2010 Letter Grade # of student % # of student % A 3 30 2 14.3 B 2 20 7 50 C 0 0 2 14.3 D 3 30 1 7.1 F 2 20 2 14.3In addition, the student evaluations also reflect the effectiveness of the practice-orientedteaching strategy. Here are some

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Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Ida O'Connor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Linda Young, MSOE School of Nursing; John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Biomedical

take a great interest in exploring the equipment characterized by their majorbased on the high number of participants in the class. As it was the first time running, the coursedid not account for any graduation requirements; yet, 16 students added it onto already busyschedules just to learn more about where their career could take them. To appreciate this numberfurther, remember that the senior biomedical engineer class at MSOE only includes 26 students.Moreover, reviews showed positive feedback from students who were glad to explore the role ofhospitals on medical products already in use. Senior biomedical engineering student, AnnMarieAxarlis reflected on the course, “Even Dr. Fennigkoh’s lecture on electrical safety really broughttogether

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ratchaneekorn Thamvichai, Saint Cloud State University; Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson, Virginia Tech; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Tamal Bose, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

evaluation has helped in adjustingthe program to better serve the students and showed that the program has progressed towardsachieving its objectives. However, further assessment and students’ follow-up survey will beperformed in order to ensure an accomplishment of the program goals.Acknowledgement This work is supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant number 0851400.Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References 1. Tomovic, M.M., “Undergraduate research—prerequisite for successful lifelong learning,” ASEE Annu. Conf. Proc. 1, pp. 1469 -1470, 1994. 2. Lopatto, D

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Teaching Dynamics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

understanding, how conceptual understanding can beassessed, what are common alternative explanations that learners offer for physical phenomena,and how learners can be influenced, so that their explanations reflect common scientificunderstanding4. Duit maintains an active bibliography for this field that contains over 8000references5.Evaluating how mathematics from the first year is used downstream in the engineeringcurriculum is not new. In 1974, the Committee on Curricular Emphasis in Basic Mechanics(CCEBM) was formed out of concern within the Mechanics Division of ASEE for the quality ofinstruction in basic mechanics. This led to the development of an extensive national survey andpreparation of a readiness skills test for students entering their

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Derek T. Reamon, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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First-Year Programs

-learning (SL) instruction, helps themtransfer knowledge from the classroom to real-world settings. Combining project-based learningand service-learning (PBSL) has the potential to foster skills needed for a more global engineer,including cultural awareness, community-mindedness, and greater flexibility in defining andsolving engineering problems. Practicing engineering in a community context, partnered with astrong emphasis on teamwork and reflection, PBSL programs may be effective approaches torecruit and retain more students, including women and minority students, into engineeringprograms and the engineering workforce.One goal of this project is to incorporate PBSL curricula into existing undergraduate engineeringdesign courses. This paper

Conference Session

Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Koonce, Ohio University; Valerie Martin Conley, Ohio University; Dyah A. Hening, Ohio University; Cynthia D. Anderson, Ohio University

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Two Year College Division

engineers. Occupations in natural sciences related disciplines also have a highfrequency of being defined as STEM fields.Table 1 lists STEM definition used for this work based on the high frequency of occurrence ineducational and occupational definitions.Variables IdentificationMost of the literature regarding success measurement provides qualitative analysis. Palmer(2003) wrote a report that examined the differences between the subgroups of faculty and staffwithin the public 2-year sector. Page 22.161.3Palmer6 described the differences in the age reflecting the concern of the impending turnover forthe gradually aging faculty. In NSOPF 1993, the

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Public Policy in Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom C. Roberts P.E., Kansas State University

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Engineering and Public Policy

in the early2000’s Kansas was the epicenter for renewed evolution debates related to K-12 curriculumchanges. Science standards were changed to reflect “Intelligent Design” for 2 years before beingrescinded in 2005).The 2009 Transportation Conference survey results showed that contact with local (county andcity) officials (30%) was double that with state officials. However, consistent with statepercentages, fewer than 10% of the respondents had contact with local school board officials.In June 2010, the authors co-presented to the KSPE Annual Meeting using similar content to the2006 ASEE Midwest Section presentation. However, the entire morning of the conference wasfocused on legislative issues and the final presentation of the morning was