Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajit Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University

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Graduate Studies

variety of problems inresearch, production and process development, design, manufacturing as well as in domains suchas computational chemistry, biology, genomics, business forecasting, economic modeling, etc.Computational modeling and simulation is being accepted as a third methodology in scientificdiscovery processing and engineering design, complementing the traditional approaches oftheory and experiment. Many experiments and investigations that have traditionally beenperformed in a laboratory or the field are being augmented or replaced by computationalmodeling and simulation. Examples include weather and climate modeling 1, fossil fuelcombustion simulation 2, engine and vehicle design 3, materials development 4, aircraft design 5,electronic

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Eric Hamilton, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

that might help repair misconceptions, it may be insufficient to fully convince themthat their long-held mental model is incorrect. Because of this, we will further extend the MEAconstruct to incorporate physical demonstrations and laboratory experiences. Many of thethermal science misconceptions previously discussed can be effectively addressed via “hands-on” experiences.AcknowledgementsThe authors thank Frank Schreiber and Teresa Ogletree for the assistance with this effort.Financial support was provided by the National Science Foundation via Course, Curriculum, andLaboratory Improvement 070607: Collaborative Research: Improving Engineering Students’Learning Strategies Through Models and Modeling.References1. Miller, R.L., Streveler, R.A

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Engineering for Nonengineers: Ideas & Results

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Zieren, Austin Peay State University; John Blake, Austin Peay State University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

discussed. While the primary delivery mode is likely to be the lectureformat, some class time spent doing something other than lecture is likely to make the coursemore attractive to students.This course was taken primarily by people who were not majoring in the engineering area. Bothauthors would note that the study of the material covered in the course would be useful toengineering students. This holds whether the course is taught in its original lecture format or if itis modified to better support the goal of developing technological literacy through additions suchas demonstrations and laboratory exercises.Lessons from the CourseIn this initial offering, the authors each took on different topics. An alternative that appeals tothe engineering

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Slater, Wright State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

__ Undecided Engineering ___ Strongly disagree The College of Science and Math ___ Does not apply __ Biological Sciences (Environmental Health Sciences, Exercise Biology and Clinical Laboratory Sciences) __ Chemistry I would recommend that my friends participate in the Trebuchet Competition next year. __ Earth and Environmental Sciences ___ Strongly agree

Conference Session

Mentoring

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Anakaorn Khan, North Dakota State University; David Wells, North Dakota State University

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Women in Engineering

engineering and technology can involve many different activitiesdesigned to emphasize various aspects of engineering. All girls learning environment, femalerole models/mentors, and engaging parents/guardians are crucial elements of the program.Offering a program on the university campus as opposed to at a local elementary/middle schoolmay pose challenges for some parents/guardians. However, seeing the university campus andspending time in the engineering laboratories are exciting for young girls. Offering theprogram on campus also makes it easier to find female engineering students who wouldvolunteer to be mentors and instructors for the program.In its sixth year, the demand for the program continues to be strong. It is too early to assess theimpact

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Course Management

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology; Devanandham Henry, Stevens Institute of Technology; Richard Turner, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Lawrence Bernstein, Stevens Institute of Technology; Kristen Baldwin, Office of the Under Secretary of Defense (Acquisition, Technology, Logistics)

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Page 13.34.1 Larry Bernstein is the Distinguished Service Professor of Software Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, NJ. He wrote “Trustworthy Systems Through Quantitative Software Engineering,” with C.M. Yuhas, Wiley, 2005, ISBN 0-471-69691-9. He had a 35-year executive career at Bell Laboratories managing huge software projects deployed worldwide. Mr.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Bernstein is a Fellow of the IEEE and the Association for Computing Machinery for innovative software leadership. He is on the Board of Center for National Software Studies and Director of the NJ Center for Software Engineering and is an active speaker on Trustworthy

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

process.Groundwater Hydrology – 12 units Fundamentals of subsurface flow and transport, emphasizing the role of groundwater in the hydrologic cycle, the relation of groundwater flow to geologic structure, and the management of contaminated groundwater. Topics include: Darcy equation, flow nets, mass conservation, the aquifer flow equation, heterogeneity and anisotropy, storage properties, regional circulation, unsaturated flow, recharge, stream-aquifer interaction, well hydraulics, flow through fractured rock, numerical models, groundwater quality, contaminant transport processes, dispersion, decay, and adsorption. Includes laboratory and computer demonstrations. Core requirement for Environmental and

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology

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International

) Students must switch cell phones to off during class hours, laboratory sessions in the library and at meeting places. Camera cell phones are prohibited on campus. f) Students are to be punctual for all classes as well as for guest lectures and meetings. g) Students are to stay until the end of meetings/seminars. h) Students are to give due respect to prayer song, national anthem, faculty, staff and other elders. i) Students are to conserve energy by switching off fans and lights when not in use. j) A minimum of 75% attendance in each subject is necessary to write the Continuous Assessment Examinations (Midterms). Students with less than 75% attendance in each subject in a semester will have to re-register the

Conference Session

FPD4 - Teaching Methods for First Year Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Haungs, California Polytechnic State University; John Clements, California Polytechnic State University; David Janzen, California Polytechnic State University

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First-Year Programs

introductory computer science course hasapproximately 20 items to grade per student. In our cornerstone course, see Section 3.0, we have9 individual items to grade per student and (4 * TotalStudentCount / TeamSize) groupassignments to grade. For our class size and team sizes, we roughly have the equivalent of 11individual assignments to grade – a savings of 55%.Due to the collaborative nature of the course and active learning, laboratory hours are used astimes when students discuss technical difficulties with each other and work to solve those issuesinstead of following detailed instructor exercises. Since the course concentrates on design,students are free to use various resources (Internet, library, domain experts) to help themovercome difficulties

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Walden, University of Oklahoma; Cindy Foor, University of Oklahoma; Deborah Trytten, University of Oklahoma

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Educational Research and Methods

Assessment of Engineering Education," Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 93, No. 1, 2004, pp. 65-72.[14] Malone, K.R., W.C. Newstetter, and G. Barabino, "Special session - valuing diversity as it happens: exploring laboratory interactions where more is going on than science," 36th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, San Diego, CA, 2006.[15] Olds, B.M., B.M. Moskal, and R.L. Miller, "Assessment in Engineering Education: Evolution, Approaches and Future Collaborations," Journal of Engineering Education Vol. 94, No. 1, 2005, pp. 13-25.[16] Prince, M.J., R.M. Felder, and R. Brent, "Does faculty research improve undergraduate teaching? An analysis of existing and potential synergies," Journal of Engineering

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Robert Green, Mississippi State University

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First-Year Programs

or introduced them to another engineering major which was more interesting to them.Even the students who decide not to major in engineering value the course for helping them tomake that decision. One student wrote on his evaluation form “I learned a great deal about themajor I chose. And I also learned that I didn’t want to do engineering but am thankful that youhelped me make up my mind.” The most common comment from students on whatimprovements could be made to the class were suggestions dealing with having hands-onprojects, segregating the class at times to focus on particular majors, and having actual visits tothe departments to see facilities and laboratories rather than having the departmentalrepresentative come and make a presentation

Conference Session

Influences on Female Interest in Pursuit of STEM Fields

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Mobley, Ecology & Environment, Inc.

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Minorities in Engineering

) financial support for juniors and seniors who participatein up to ten hours a week of research in the laboratory of a faculty mentor; 6) summer stipend support forjuniors and seniors to continue research); 7) juniors and seniors participate in the STARS II Symposiumwhere they present their research to student and faculty STARS program participants.“STARS students enjoy a number of structured enrichment activities during term-time. Special dinnersbring together scientists in various disciplines from Yale and other schools, graduate and medical schoolpanels provide guidance in career development, and scholars are encouraged to attend national and regionalscience conferences”[10].The University of California-Berkeley has a Biology Scholars Program

Conference Session

Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tylisha Baber, Michigan State University; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

virtual design space and test them against the force of gravity. The purpose of theSodaConstructor computational environment is to emulate one particular aspect of engineeringdesign, the design-build-test (DBT) cycle[10]. DBT is an iterative process through whichengineers develop and evaluate design alternatives[11]. In each iteration of the cycle, engineersdesign a solution to a specified problem, build a prototype of the proposed design, and then test Page 13.499.3the prototype to determine its potential effectiveness. The DBT concept has been used inundergraduate engineering laboratories and in capstone senior design projects [12, 13]. Based

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Engineering Education Research and Pedagogy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

. While novel programs in engineering educationbegan receiving NSF funding in the 1970s 6, the early 1980s saw increased support forengineering as a field separate from the other sciences. In 1980, NSF’s education directorate wasdisbanded as part of the “Reagan Revolution.” However, in 1986, a National Science BoardTask Force report discussed the crucial need for quality faculty and instruction in STEM fields atthe undergraduate level, which would enable graduates to contribute to the STEM industry. This“Neal Report” charged the NSF to create a set of funding programs that would improve STEMeducation by recruiting quality faculty and students, developing innovative curricula, andimproving laboratories 7. Precursors to the engineering coalitions

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

to interact with outside engineers. 2) Research Partner projects are supported by research or University funding to support current University research projects. Students have an opportunity to work with leading international researchers, graduate students, and research laboratories. 3) Student Organizations and Design Competitions include the SAMPE and SAE design competitions. Our student teams have successfully competed and have won several prestigious awards. 4) Student and Faculty Created Projects include creative and challenging projects with an entrepreneurial perspective.This paper is intended to address the development and integration of an Industry Partnerprogram into the Capstone Design

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

,”which meant that it had to include a laboratory component. All Princeton students are required to taketwo “S&T” courses. This was an additional incentive for liberal arts students to take the course. Therequired preparation for the class was limited to algebra, a little calculus, and good high-school science.It was open to all class years. Engineering students were welcome on the grounds that their knowledgewould enrich the class; they were expected to find the technical approach elementary but would get acomprehensive overview of the space flight problem. They were limited to no more than 25% of theavailable seats.2. Course DesignThe catalog description of the course was: This is an introductory aerospace engineering course for non

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

) Demonstrate the integration of the elements of modeling and analysis in a CAE design project, and (VI) Prepare a complete design project report. 3The course is structured as two one-hour lectures each week and one 2½-hour computer lab. Thematerial presented in each of the two “lecture” sessions each week is distinct. One session consists ofpresentations of design methodology, engineering graphics fundamentals, kinematic and force analysisof mechanisms, and FEA. The other session consists of Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) training. The trainingsessions and the laboratory assignments are complementary. These training session lectures have beenrecorded for student self-study.Three projects are the

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Dean M. Aslam; Zongliang Cao; Cyrous Rostamzadeh

Innovative Engineering Education Using Programmable Lego Robotic VD Graaf Generators Dean M. Aslam, Zongliang Cao and Cyrous Rostamzadeh* Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 * Robert Bosch LLC, EMC Department, Plymouth, MI 48170. aslam@msu.eduAbstract The Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) learning, with majorfocus on innovations in the use of technology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than oneducation research, goes far beyond the

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Dean Aslam; Aixia Shao

Nanotechnology Learning Modules Using Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics Dean Aslam and Aixia Shao Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 aslam@msu.eduAbstract Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) focuses on innovative use oftechnology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than on education research. The explanationof nanotechnology is challenging because nano-dimensions require high-magnification electronmicroscopes to see them. Hand-on learning modules are difficult if

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

) Demonstrate the integration of the elements of modeling and analysis in a CAE design project, and (VI) Prepare a complete design project report. 3The course is structured as two one-hour lectures each week and one 2½-hour computer lab. Thematerial presented in each of the two “lecture” sessions each week is distinct. One session consists ofpresentations of design methodology, engineering graphics fundamentals, kinematic and force analysisof mechanisms, and FEA. The other session consists of Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) training. The trainingsessions and the laboratory assignments are complementary. These training session lectures have beenrecorded for student self-study.Three projects are the

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Tie Duan; Ronnie Baroud; Daniel Amato; Albert LaRoe

designed to help the users with various numbers ofproblems that can occur with such a complicated piece of equipment. It explores how to address errorsand have information outlining emergency procedures.7. ConclusionsIn conclusion, the CNC Tabletop Lathe update and retrofitting project was a complete success on allaspects of the project deliverables. An optocoupler-based interconnect board was designed andconstructed. This design was put onto a bread board for preliminary tests, where it was quickly provenfunctional. Combining this interconnection with a Linux-based PC running EMC-2 yielded a modern,fully operational CNC lathe suitable for laboratory or research work.With this design proven to be a success, a wire wrapped prototype of the

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Dean M. Aslam; Aixia Shao

Nanotechnology Learning Modules Using Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics Dean Aslam and Aixia Shao Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 aslam@msu.eduAbstract Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) focuses on innovative use oftechnology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than on education research. The explanationof nanotechnology is challenging because nano-dimensions require high-magnification electronmicroscopes to see them. Hand-on learning modules are difficult if

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Dean M. Aslam; Zongliang Cao; Cyrous Rostamzadeh

Innovative Engineering Education Using Programmable Lego Robotic VD Graaf Generators Dean M. Aslam, Zongliang Cao and Cyrous Rostamzadeh* Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 * Robert Bosch LLC, EMC Department, Plymouth, MI 48170. aslam@msu.eduAbstract The Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) learning, with majorfocus on innovations in the use of technology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than oneducation research, goes far beyond the

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

,”which meant that it had to include a laboratory component. All Princeton students are required to taketwo “S&T” courses. This was an additional incentive for liberal arts students to take the course. Therequired preparation for the class was limited to algebra, a little calculus, and good high-school science.It was open to all class years. Engineering students were welcome on the grounds that their knowledgewould enrich the class; they were expected to find the technical approach elementary but would get acomprehensive overview of the space flight problem. They were limited to no more than 25% of theavailable seats.2. Course DesignThe catalog description of the course was: This is an introductory aerospace engineering course for non

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

) Demonstrate the integration of the elements of modeling and analysis in a CAE design project, and (VI) Prepare a complete design project report. 3The course is structured as two one-hour lectures each week and one 2½-hour computer lab. Thematerial presented in each of the two “lecture” sessions each week is distinct. One session consists ofpresentations of design methodology, engineering graphics fundamentals, kinematic and force analysisof mechanisms, and FEA. The other session consists of Pro/Engineer (Pro/E) training. The trainingsessions and the laboratory assignments are complementary. These training session lectures have beenrecorded for student self-study.Three projects are the

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2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Dean M. Aslam; Zongliang Cao; Cyrous Rostamzadeh

Innovative Engineering Education Using Programmable Lego Robotic VD Graaf Generators Dean M. Aslam, Zongliang Cao and Cyrous Rostamzadeh* Micro and Nano Technology Laboratory, Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Michigan State University, E. Lansing, MI 48824 * Robert Bosch LLC, EMC Department, Plymouth, MI 48170. aslam@msu.eduAbstract The Technology Assisted Science, Engineering and Mathematics (TASEM) learning, with majorfocus on innovations in the use of technology to explain new and complicated concepts rather than oneducation research, goes far beyond the

Conference Session

Novel Courses and Content for ChEs I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen White, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Chemical Engineering

their informed consent to participate (IRB approval, RHS#0068), and studentparticipation was voluntary and compensated. All students completed the Index of LearningStyles (ILS)6,7 and the VARK questionnaire8,9, and the supplemental learning opportunities(SLOs) described in this work were held on campus in a teaching laboratory on Tuesdaysbetween 6:00 and 7:00 pm. Five one-hour kinesthetic active SLOs were held during the 10-weekFall 2007/08 quarter: the first two SLOs were held before the first exam in ES 201, the next twooccurred between the first and second exam, and the final SLO occurred prior to the third examin ES 201. Page

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

for engineering. During the 2004 Duke study, onlytwo science or engineering courses used iPods and in both instances the iPods were used tocapture and/or playback audio for a laboratory experiment. At Bryn Mawr, iPods have beenused to record lectures and pre-lab information in science courses.To date, many of the uses of vodcasts, which include both sound and video, in higher educationsimply add an instructor’s face to what can be heard on a podcast. In many cases, a slide show isnarrated. Over half of the videos found on Merlot.org are lectures and range in length from 30-minutes to one hour. Some instructors17,18,19 have used video cameras and document cameras tocreate shorter (5 to 10 minutes) videos focused on specific topics or example

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Lili Cui, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Educational Research and Methods

where group work was encouragedin the laboratory but beyond that students were not provided with context to work in groups. Infact, to a large extent students were asked to work on their homework separately. Thus the socialdynamic in physics and engineering was quite different.The results of the interviews with physics faculty members indicated that the faculty memberswere more likely than the students to see similarities and connections between the problems onthe Electromagnetics exam and the physics problems that they cover in their courses. Thephysics faculty members pointed to three major differences between the problems inElectromagnetics and physics. First, they observed that the mathematical formalism was moresophisticated in the

Conference Session

Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tamim Younos, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Civil Engineering

watershed-basedapproach integrates various disciplines such as chemical sciences, biological sciences,hydrological sciences, engineering, and ecology. It interfaces with various technologiessuch as field and laboratory instrumentation, geographic information systems andgeospatial analysis, remote sensing, computer engineering and electronics, and datatransfer and storage and management system. The site is expected to expand the potentialpool of future graduate researchers and professionals in watershed sciences andengineering. The interdisciplinary research activities at our site are designed to facilitatelifelong learning experiences, and nourish analytical skills and creativity of futureengineers and scientists in a diverse environment consistent