Conference Session

Software Engineering Pedagogical Approaches

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Feras A. Batarseh, University of Central Florida

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

fully inspired byhuman body systems and their parts.KEY WORDSHuman Physiology, Lifecycle Model, Software Engineering, Life Sciences, Artificial Page 23.157.2Intelligence.1. Introduction and BackgroundThis section introduces a background on Software Engineering lifecycle models,Artificial Intelligence approaches, and related Computer Science educational models.Students in life-sciences (as well as many other majors) need to be equipped withknowledge about software in general, and that's due to multiple reasons: 1) at differentpoints of their careers they will use software tools, 2) they will need to get up to speedsome of the medical equipment they

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

advancedcourses in other technologies, cf. reference4. However, introductory undergraduate courses inelectronics and devices rarely provide a strong linkage between the underlying device physicsand the circuit design and analysis. Such courses tend to focus either on semiconductor physicsor on electronics analysis. Consequently, student pursuing a devices track may not haveprerequisites for electronics applications and students pursing an electronic circuits track may nothave prerequisites for device physics. Besides educational and career flexibility, breadth ofunderstanding can have great advantage in inter-area and interdisciplinary technologies. Forinstance, dedicated hardware for embedded systems may require device and circuit designknowledge for an

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

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Construction

’ perspectives, the partnership developed with the local industry to teach thelabs was the most beneficial part of the lab development and administration. The use of skilledtrade instructors to help lead the labs provided numerous benefits. The skilled trade instructorsprovided current field based expertise that the academic instructor could not provide. The tradeinstructors provided valuable insight into the content of each lab and suggested improvementsrelated to the materials, work process, tools, equipment, and shop drawings for each specific lab.Additionally, they represented specialty trades that typically students have less exposure toduring course activities, career fairs or program events.The labs offered formal and informal opportunities for

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University (ENG)

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Aerospace

. Edward D. McCormack, ‘The Use of Small Unmanned Aircraft by Washington State Department of Transportation,’ Research Report Agreement T4118, Task 04, prepared for Washington State Transportation Commission, Department of Transportation, June 2008 3. Suman Srinivasan, et. al., ‘Airborne Traffic Surveillance Systems – Video Surveillance of Highway Traffic,’ VSSN’04, ACM 1-58113-934-9/04/0010, New York, October 2004 4. Southern Polytechnic State University Honors Program [http://www.spsu.edu/honors/] 5. Raymond B. Landis, Studying Engineering: A Roadmap to a Rewarding Career, Discovery Press, 3rd Page

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Experiences in Engineering Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University

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Community Engagement Division

Parks Association, which makes me eligible for liabilityinsurance.OutcomesSix-year retention rate data was collected from the time that the service-learning component ofthe course was fully implemented (1999) until 2007 (students take the course as second semesterfreshmen, and so began their college careers in Fall 2006, representing the latest date at which 6-year retention rate data is available). The overall retention rate of the cohort is 60.5% (244/403)--this percentage represents the students who graduated with a B.S. in biological engineering.There exists limited data for the course before it was taught using service-learning, but for theyear prior to the implementation of service-learning (or active learning), the retention rate was26

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Tsenn, Texas A&M University; Daniel A. McAdams, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

correlated with an individual’s accomplishment level. With high self-efficacy, a studentwill use more cognitive and metacognitive strategies and be more likely to select challengingtasks due to their self-confidence. Upon encountering a problem, an individual with higher self-efficacy is often willing to put in additional effort and is more persistent in solving the problem.The continued effort, persistence, and perseverance will increase the likelihood that the studentwill be successful in accomplishing their task.Many reports have indicated that more engineers with strong design skills are needed. Self-efficacy is important because it is a large influence on career choice. If the engineeringcurriculum effectively develops good design engineers

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Patrick D Ulrich, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Chad D Vecitis; Jason Dyett, Harvard University, DRCLAS; Monica F A Porto, USP

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Student Development

collaborations. To help meet these goals, Harvard and USP participants were fullyintegrated in the classroom, on field visits, in hotels, and throughout their social interactions.Participants were encouraged to experience the culture of the destination cities during the freetime and organized group outings. Additionally, students were given information about potentialfunding opportunities for international internships and were encouraged to talk with facultymembers about their academic and career goals.Course planning and pre-departure preparationsIn order to plan an effective course that encompassed these comprehensive goals, a long-termcollaborative effort by a dedicated team of faculty and staff members from the three sponsoringinstitutions was

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Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Imin Kao, Stony Brook University (SUNY); Yacov A. Shamash, Stony Brook University; ChoonHo Kim, SUNY Korea

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Curriculum Development

strengths of Asian education inscience and math, while cultivating the ingenuity and imagination of students through liberal artsgeneral education, as well as the core curricula in various concentrations within each discipline.Undergraduate students at SUNY Korea are required to be resident students on the Stony Brookcampus for one academic year (2 semesters) to fulfill the general education requirements inliberal arts, selected from the rich and diverse curriculum and courses that SBU, acomprehensive university, offers. SUNY Korea undergraduate students are expected to be anintegral part of the general student body while at Stony Brook and to interact with peer studentsand advance their careers as proud students of SBU. This obligation for a one

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Robyne Bowering, Monash University

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Invited - Student Development

only serveas a foundation for career development, but can also be applied to transform local andinternational communities’.[19]At the start of the semester, the STP students participate in a series of workshops on:understanding how we construct and retain knowledge, different learning styles, effectivecommunication and presentation skills, motivation, goal setting, lesson planning, leadershipand reflection. They are then placed into a suitably matched school to plan, organise andteach a STEM-based unit of work. The STP students specifically design their unit of work(project) around the brief given to them by their supervising teacher and the interests andcapabilities of the children that they work with. The projects are typically 12+ hours

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Community Engagement Division

education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as com- plex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 engineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics, an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics, and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech.Dr. Annie Soisson, Tufts University Annie Soisson is the Associate Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching (CELT) at Tufts

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Interdisciplinary and Undergraduate Research in Engineering Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University; Bryan G. Baker, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

university committees at EIU and has been awarded several research grants in his career. Dr. Chinchilla can be reached at rchinchilla@eiu.edu.Mr. Bryan G. Baker, Eastern Illinois University Page 23.901.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Methodology for Evaluating Statistical Equivalence in Face Recognition Using Live Subjects with Dissimilar Skin Tones Abstract The general purpose of this study is to propose a methodology that can be employed in the application of facial recognition systems (FRS) to determine if a statistically

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; TAHAR MESSADI, UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS; John Henry Kester III, University of Arkansas

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Environmental Engineering

to include such a course during the 2013-2014academic year. We will evaluate the success of the projects and the students’ comprehension oftraditional research methods and how they can be adapted to the field of sustainability. Toreiterate, the goal of this curricular development was to build a model for the researcher insustainability to complement the efforts in other course to build the capacities of collaborationand visioning needed in future careers. We look forward to integrating this course into thegrowing embracement of sustainability at the University of Arkansas.References                                                            1 UNWCED: United Nations World Commission on Environment & Development (1987). Our common future

Conference Session

Information and Network Security

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation Center; Chuck Gardner, New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy; Anthony Joseph Taffaro Jr., New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy; Marvin Nelson, Benton High School

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #7468Piloting a New Curriculum: A View from the TrenchesDr. Krystal S Corbett, Cyber Innovation CenterDr. Chuck Gardner, New Orleans Military and Maritime AcademyMr. Anthony Joseph Taffaro Jr., New Orleans Military and Maritime Academy Mr. Anthony Joseph Taffaro, Jr. is a native of New Orleans, Louisiana, and has resided in the New Orleans area his entire life. Mr. Taffaro is a graduate of Jesuit High School New Orleans and Tulane University. At Tulane, Mr. Taffaro received Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences and a minor in Business Studies. Mr. Taffaro spent much of his career in the banking industry and entered

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Gerardo Chang, Universidad de Piura; Christine Marie Fiori P.E., Virginia Tech; Edward J. Jaselskis, North Carolina State University; Cliff Schexnayder, Arizona State University; Lisa G Hogle, Arizona State University; Jennifer S Shane, Iowa State University

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International

areas were focused in one or more of the major themes of the project. Theseincluded hydraulics, hydrology, geotechnical engineering, construction, earthquake engineering,archeology, anthropology, and history. The committee also sought participants in various stagesof their academic careers, to include undergraduate, graduate students, post-doctoral students,and junior faculty.The recruitment in South America was targeted to universities with which the researchers hadprevious relationships. These included universities in Perú, Ecuador, Argentina, and Chile.These countries also represent areas through which the Inka road network extended.Dr. Ramiro Matos, NMAI Director, Office for Latin America and an archaeologist is directingthe Smithsonian

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #7705Re-tooling Information Instruction Delivery and Assessment for the Fresh-man Engineering Class: the Good, the Bad and the UglyMs. Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University Mary is the Director of the Evansdale Library of West Virginia University since 2002. She has worked as an engineering and sciences librarian for over 30 years. Her B.A. in biology comes from SUNY College at Potsdam and her M.L.S. comes from the University of Buffalo. Her career includes positions at Cor- nell, Syracuse University, University of Rochester, and SUNY Utica/Rome. She is active in ASEE/ELD, ALA/ACRL, SLA Aerospace/Engineering.Ms

Conference Session

Design Teamwork

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Mark Anderson, Rensselaer

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Design in Engineering Education

students working on engineering design projects.Mark Anderson, Rensselaer He received his Bachelor’s degree and his Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from Rensselaer Poly- technic Institute in 1979 and 1980, respectively. Mark began his career at Rensselaer as a Project Engineer for the Center for Manufacturing Productivity and Technology Transfer. He then moved to Westinghouse and General Electric where he held various positions in several computer related fields including manufac- turing, robotics, vision systems, instrumentation, software development, factory automation, engineering, numerical control/CNC, machining, and business analysis. Mark is currently a Senior Project Engineer for the Design Lab at

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University

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Materials

creative expression, and enthusiastically ready for career shaping challenges, theUniversity Honors Program can meet their needs. Students enjoy an array of academic enrichmentand co-curricular experiences that will prepare them for life beyond the baccalaureate.” As fewHonors courses are offer the students have the opportunity to earn honors credits for other selectcourses through a student faculty created contract. The section describing the activity is displayedbelow; see the appendix for a complete contract. Description of the Contract Project or Activity After consulting with the instructor, the Honors student must indicate below the additional work and/or activities that will be completed in order

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Signal Processing and Controls

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ding Yuan, Colorado State University - Pueblo

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

the engineering design process: assessing the impact of a human-centered design course,” Proceedings of 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, June 26-29, 2011.15. Landis, R. B., Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career, 3rd ed., Discovery Press, pp. 38-39, 2007 Page 23.1142.1216. Kosky, P., et al, Exploring Engineering: An Introduction to Engineering and Design, 2nd ed., pp. 352, 201017. Oakes, W.C., Leone, L. L., and Gunn, C.J., Engineering Your Future: A Comprehensive Approach, 7th ed., Oxford Univ. Press, pp. 341-350, 201218. http://www.nasa.gov/audience/foreducators/plantgrowth/reference

Conference Session

Design Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #5904Team Leadership on Capstone Design Project TeamsMr. Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has

Conference Session

Rethinking Engineering Writing

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David M. Beams P.E., University of Texas, Tyler; Luke Niiler, University of Alabama; Beth Todd, University of Alabama; Marcus Brown, University of Alabama; Garry W. Warren, University of Alabama

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

of creating precise categories forevaluation: Broad, generous categories preclude sharp distinctions, while sharp, highly-focused categories create undue complexity. 6 Given these contingencies, regular re-calibration and discussion of ratings remains key to a robust and reliable evaluation process.In addition to the analysis of laboratory reports, data collection for The Coach includedquestionnaires at both the beginning and the end of the semester that attempted to assessengineering students’ perceptions and expectations of the role of writing in their curriculaand careers. The end-of-semester questionnaire included a section for reactions andcomments of those who had used The Coach. Informed consent was not sought for theseanonymous

Conference Session

Design Methodology and Evaluation 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

abbreviations and icons specific to engineering and design processes, andreflects interaction behaviors in the relationships between students, groups, and teachers. Thislanguage can then be taught to students and teachers to test its efficacy in supportingdocumentation, reflection, and assessment.IntroductionEngineering standards are being adopted in public education to expose K-12 students toengineering thinking and concepts at earlier ages1, 2, hoping to impact STEM interest and long-term career decisions. Design is an integral theme and skill in engineering3, thus making designthinking important in engineering education and K-12 STEM courses. “Design thinking is anapproach toward learning that encompasses active problem solving by engaging with

Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University; Christopher Hundhausen, Washington State University; Adam Scott Carter, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

University in Appleton, Wis. in 1991, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer and information science from the University of Oregon in 1993 and 1999. Recipient of a National Science Foundation CAREER Award, Dr. Hundhausen is founder and director of the Human-centered Environments for Learning and Programming (HELP) Lab at Washington State University, where he’s an associate professor in the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. His research focuses on the general area of human-computer interac- tion with specific interests in computer-based visualization, end-user computing, educational technology, and computer science education. Dr. Hundhausen has established himself as an international leader in

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin; Adam Wayne Nokes, The University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

Paper ID #7481Using a Graduate Student Developed Trajectory Generation Program to Fa-cilitate Undergraduate Spacecraft / Mission Capstone Design ProjectsMr. Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin Martin James Brennan developed a passion for Science and Mathematics at Mississippi State University (MSU), where he met his wife Holly. In December 2008, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis in Astrodynamics, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, and a minor in Mathematics. He began his graduate career in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in Orbital Mechanics in

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

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Aerospace

be aviable approach.This approach is not only beneficial for aerospace engineering concepts but also for studentsstudying mathematics. Fundamental concepts in basic math courses are more often perceived bystudents as “required” rather than as key concepts and skills to open doors and empower them topursue their education and careers in STEM disciplines. Anytime theoretical concepts are linkedto examples of their application and when the students have to implement those concepts tomake something that works, the reasoning (or concepts) is better understood and retained. Thisapproach is well documented in literature on learning as problem-based learning or activelearning14. While teachers may know or envision the long-term benefits of the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kendrick T. Aung, Lamar University; Ryan Underdown, Lamar University; Qin Qian, Lamar University

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Mathematics

. Spang, D., and Spang, K., “Real-World Applications of Mathematical and Scientific Principles in the Curriculum for College and Career Siccess,” Proceedings of 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012.13. Brown, E., and Ries, H., “The Engineering-Math Committee: A Successful Collaboration at East Carolina University,” Proceedings of 2009 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Austin, Texas, June 2009.14. Samayoa, J., and Zelada, C., “Using MediaWiki to Enhance Mathematics Learning in Engineering Schools,” Proceedings of 2012 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, San Antonio, Texas, June 2012.15. Snyder, V., and Meriam, J., “The mechanics readiness test – A study of student preparedness

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Technology); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Jack G. Zhou, Drexel University (Eng.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

exposure to potential careers in the CNCand modern manufacturing technology areas of manufacturing, as well as the overcomingprecision metrology skills shortages by incorporating current advances in CNC technology andengineering metrology into our undergraduate program with an emphasis placed on thelaboratory activities and projects that will simulate innovative design, design analysis andprocess simulation, prototyping and improvement cycle. 2) Using Project Centered Learning(PCL) pedagogy in the learning modules, students will develop skills to confront ambiguity anduncertainty as expected and integral part of the solving engineering problems.Through the developed and implemented experimental settings during this project, we arebeginning to

Conference Session

Novel Teaching Methods In Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #6318Virtual Project Teaming: Incorporation of Immersive Environments and Role-played Case Study AssessmentsDr. Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University Dr. Charles J. Lesko, Jr. is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University instructing at both the graduate and undergraduate-level course levels for the Department of Technology Systems. His current teaching and research regime focus on Information Technology Project Management, and Virtually Immersive Technologies. Throughout the course of his career, Dr. Lesko’s focus has been

Conference Session

Secondary (6-12) Outreach

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Crystal Jean DeJaegher, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

educational setting would differ in the use of the supportsprovided within WISEngineering. This paper outlines the implementation of the CC in aninformal summer educational seminar setting which involved 7th and 8th grade gifted participants(N=36) in June-July 2012. Statistical analysis of pretest and posttest measures along withembedded assessments, examined through the knowledge-integration framework are included.IntroductionChanges in the modern world and the global economy indicate that the importance of scienceand mathematics is steadily increasing5. The number of science, technology, engineering, andmathematics (STEM) related careers, specifically in science and engineering, are increasingfaster than other professions 6 . The recent report

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ralph Belton; Ahmet Zeytinci

PROGRAM CRITERIA FOR ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND SIMILARLY NAMED PROGRAMS Lead Society: American Society of Civil Engineers ApplicabilityThese program criteria apply to engineering technology programs that include architecturaland similar modifiers in their title. ObjectiveAn accreditable program in Architectural Engineering Technology will prepare graduateswith the technical and managerial skills necessary to enter careers in the planning, design,construction, operation or maintenance of the built environment. Graduates of associatedegree programs typically

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2013 GSW

Authors

Amir Karimi; Randall D. Manteufel

: tutoring, mentoring, learning centers, first-year students,at-risk students, academic advising, and career awareness.Much has been done to understand and improve the retention of students6-10. Universities useproblem solving recitations, and the integration of math/science/engineering into more excitingengineering courses with more active design project for students. Much of these efforts havelimited success and can often be overwhelmed by changes in the student body attending theuniversity, changes in faculty teaching key engineering courses, and changes in seeminglyinsignificant aspects such as classroom scheduling. In many cases, modest changes impact therate of progress through particular classes and the overall program.In this work, it is