Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

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Mechanical Engineering

. __ 8 (1.34) 5.5 (1.42) 8.2 (1.92) <0.01* 0.71hrs studying for this course per week21 Likert scale 1= strongly disagree, 2= disagree, 3= neutral, 4= agree, 5= strongly agree2 Hours per week*Statistically significant results, p<0.05met three times a week whereas the 2010 and 2011 groups met four times a week. Anotherdifference was that the 2012 class missed a week of class due to inclement weather. Thesefactors may be reflected in the results.Second, the 2011 IC reported that the instructor better assessed their learning through exams andquizzes. This is puzzling since exams and quizzes for all three offerings were very similar. Otherresults (see Student Perceptions of the Inverted Classroom) suggest that

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James A. Kaupp, Queen's University; Brian M Frank P.Eng., Queen's University; Ann Shih-yi Chen, Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

information, considering implicationsand reflective evaluation of assumptions displayed by the experimental group in the post-test wassimilar to the methodology covered by instruction and model eliciting activities the subjectsexperienced in APSC 100. The control group, having no explicit critical thinking instruction,displayed increased use of concepts and the beginnings of using supplemental information toinform their conclusions. But, similar to the experimental group pre-test, did not begin toconsider the credibility or quality of the supplemental information.These observed differences may also be attributed to the varying educational backgrounds thedifferent groups may posses, or the differences in individual experiences during the semester. Asa

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur C Heinricher, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Quinn Evaluation Consulting; Richard F. Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kent J Rissmiller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Educational Research and Methods

fulltime on project advising. Furthermore, both students and advisorsapply competitively to participate. It is reasonable to expect that a great deal of the differencesbeing seen between on-campus and off-campus project impact can be attributed to those factors,rather than simply to the location of the project.The changes over time are more difficult to interpret with confidence. For example, anincreasing trend (as seen in Figure 1) could reflect changes in the program over time or decay inthe impact of the program with passing time. We expect that the positive trend for questionsrelated to cultural awareness (Figure 1) is related to the increased availability of and emphasis on

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne, University at Albany, SUNY; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Any opinions,findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authorsand do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.IX. References[1] Koretsky, M.D., Amatore, D., Barnes, C., & Kimura, S. (2008). Enhancement of student learning in experimental design using a virtual laboratory. IEEE Transactions on Education, 51(1), 76–85.[2] Koretsky, M.D., Kelly, C. & Gummer, E. (2011). Student Perceptions of Learning in the Laboratory: Comparison of Industrially-situated Virtual Laboratories to Capstone Physical Laboratories. Journal of Engineering Education, 100(3), 540–573.[3] Koretsky, M.D., Kelly, C. & Gummer, E. (2011). Student Learning in

Conference Session

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

theory, while technology results in discoveries which lead to theories.Purpose Vincent, Bogatyreva, Bogatyreva, Bowyer, and Pahl6 suggest that there has not been anygeneral framework or method for searching the biological literature functional analogies forbiomimetics. Most biomimetic solutions have focused on a single product, without applicationcomplex global problems. For example, Qualcomm commercialized a display technology basedon the reflective properties of certain morpho butterflies, using interferometric modulation toreflect light to control the desired color for pixilation display. The Swiss Federal Institute ofTechnology has incorporated the biomimetic characteristics of self-diagnosis and self-repair intheir adaptive

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

DeLean A Tolbert, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., University of Toledo

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Manufacturing

Steel Co. for alleged willful, repeat and serious violations ofworkplace safety standards at its Augusta production facility. The steel products fabricator facesa total of $132,000 in proposed fines for electrical, crushing, laceration and other hazardsidentified during an inspection by OSHA's Augusta Area Office begun in January."The sizable fines proposed in this case reflect the severity and recurring nature of a number ofthese hazards," said William Coffin, OSHA's area director for Maine. "For the safety of itsworkers, this employer must take effective and expeditious action to eliminate these conditionsand prevent their recurrence."OSHA found that maintenance employees were not supplied with and did not use personalprotective equipment to

Conference Session

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society (LEES) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Haas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lynn S. McElholm, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sonya M Renfro, University of Connecticut; Elizabeth S. Herkenham, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

group ofAmbassadors. In reflecting on the collaboration among the four universities, Al Brockettacknowledges the strategic benefits from establishing what he good-humoredly describes as a“forced marriage;” however, what grew out of this powerful union is a true sense of community,a partnership, and a genuine desire to collaborate. Each school quickly realized the benefit ofhaving three other institutions with programs at various levels of development. The partnershipwas essential to building successful programs because it allowed the four partner universities to: Page 23.496.2  Exchange best practices, from day-to-day operations to long-term

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bette Grauer, Kansas State University; Karen L Roberts, Upward Consulting; Tom C. Roberts P.E., FASEE, FNSPE, Kansas State University; Gary A. Clark, Kansas State University; Amy Rachel Betz, Kansas State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

experiences to solve real-world problems. Preparing K–12 teachers to provideauthentic engineering activities in their classrooms required integrated mathematics and scienceapplications, along with exposure to engineering design.3 Learning engineering related activities Page 23.505.4and collaborating with other STEM teachers allowed teachers to think more like an engineer —analytically, critically, and reflectively.3 Professional development resulted in secondary teachersgaining knowledge and skills to transfer this new learning into the classroom and school setting.Teachers identified effective professional development as including hands-on activities

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert P. Schroeder, University of Alaska Anchorage; Linda P. Lazzell, University of Alaska Anchorage

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First-Year Programs

, safety, and a community of belonging. The Tlingit dugout canoedesign of the structure has become a landmark in our state. Students meet in the ANSEPBuilding to study and form the relationships that bring them success. The impact will endure forgenerations.The ANSEP partners provided the funding necessary for construction. The students drove thedesign process and were adamant that the building overtly reflect Native culture and values. Thebuilding opened in October 2006. Having dedicated space provides an excellent venue for eachof the ANSEP programmatic components. Photo 1: The Alaska Native Science & Engineering Building on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus.Students, industrial partners, and university faculty and staff gather

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Elise M. Barrella, James Madison University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Justin J Henriques, James Madison University; Daniel Devon Imholte

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Design in Engineering Education

teaching the engineering design courses have workedcollaboratively to develop these courses so that the content will be developmental with seamlessintegration and transitions over the seven semester sequence. This was achieved by havingweekly or biweekly meetings to discuss the execution of these courses as well as many meetingsduring summers, before the start and after the completion of each semester to reflect and identifyareas of improvement in content, delivery, and assessment.Our pedagogical vision in teaching these engineering design courses is to enable masterylearning through directed and non-directed, group-based and independent, simple and complex,structured and unstructured, problem-based learning experiences that incrementally expose

Conference Session

Retaining and Developing Women Faculty in STEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Fu, MIT; Tahira N Reid, Purdue University; Janis P. Terpenny, Iowa State University; Deborah L. Thurston, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judy M. Vance, Iowa State University; Susan Finger, Carnegie Mellon University; Gloria J. Wiens, University of Florida; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Janet Katherine Allen, University of Oklahoma; Kathy Jacobson

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Women in Engineering

reflects the overall lowrepresentation of minorities and women in the mechanical engineering profession. Workshopattendees develop crucial skills to help them negotiate, network, navigate and lead change, andcommunicate. In addition, connecting attendees within the design community early in theircareers, will give them opportunities to support each other throughout their careers. Ourhypothesis is that building a community that provides networking and support, opportunities forcollaboration, and professional development, will lead to greater career success, personalfulfillment and professional happiness, retention, and greater participation/contribution fromwomen and minorities, as suggested in the literature.Literature ReviewAlthough the

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session I - Faculty Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Reginald Vachon P.E., American Society of Mechanical Engineers; Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University; Robert D. Kersten, University of Central Florida

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Invited - Faculty Development

indicators shows that they are mostlyeconomic, social or health oriented and few such measures have science and/or engineeringcontent. Further, while they may reflect some degree of progress toward desired ends, theyreflect little or no cause. Therefore, this suggests that the indicators give little information aboutcause and effect of the intended development, but represent aggregated results in a way as to notbe readily identifiable with pertinent inputs. In the search for engineering excellence in pursuit ofeconomic growth and sustainable development it is believed that indicators should containfactors that are more cause and effect related.Few direct measures of the science and engineering exist throughout the continent. Therefore, notonly is an

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Exit Surveys: The goal of the survey is to determine the impact of hands-on learning asstudents reflect on their academic experiences. Student input also reveals the expected value ofthese experiences in their professional careers as they have, typically, completed their job searchand have an understanding of the knowledge and skill sets that will employ in the near future.4.0 ComparisonThe three models of implementation of the hands-on activities can be compared against severalcriteria as shown in the table below. The model described in Section 2.1, Small In-ClassActivities in Lecture-Based Courses, is abbreviated as “Small In-Class Labs.” The modeldescribed in Section 2.2, Student-Owned Equipment in Lab Courses, is abbreviated as“Ubiquitous

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Persistence

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; John D. Leonard II, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ann Marie Blasick, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

together. There may be a severe lack of consistency inhow the data is measured from one institution to the next. For example, each institution maydefine what constitutes appropriate AP (Advanced Placement) or transfer credit differently thananother.Also, it has long been known that the selectivity of an institution influences its retention statisticsin a positive way. For example, Astin’s work20 shows conclusively that an institution’sgraduation rate is primarily a reflection of its entering student characteristics. That is, selectiveinstitutions tend to have higher than average retention rates because they tend to have superiorresources and because of the motivating effect, for students, of a peer group with high aspirationsand superior academic

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University; Don Ploger, Florida Atlantic University; Agnes Nemeth, Florida Atlantic University; Steven Alan Hecht Ph.D., Nova Southeastern University

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Mathematics

,clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know whatthey need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the realworld, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college andcareers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be bestpositioned to compete successfully in the global economy.” 32In contrast to the Common Core Initiative’s Mission, our students like straightforward mathassignments. Most of them would be able to solve problems that are in the forms ofmathematical expressions or equations. When students encounter a problem of the sort (simplifythe expressions or solve for x for example) they

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Persistence

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cate Samuelson, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

of work they would be doing post-graduation, as well as the kind ofwork they would not be expected to do, and how the work related to and reflected what theywere currently learning in coursework. Further, they appreciated having the opportunity to applywhat they were learning in classes to real-life situations and problems. This provided them withgenuine problem-solving experiences that allowed them to develop additional skills that wouldbe useful in the professional realm, such as communication and collaboration skills.Stayers, in particular, described internships and/or co-ops as providing them with variousnetworking opportunities. In some cases, these relationships took the form of mentorships, wherethe engineering professionals advised

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Physics 100 is:  Strong  Moderate  Minimal  Not ApplicableGE-1 Critical reflections on the nature and history of beauty and MinimalAesthetic sensibilities artGE-2 Interchanging ideas and information through writing, ModerateCommunication skills speech, and visual and digital mediaGE-3 Systematic

Conference Session

Best of Computer in Education Division

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Bishop, Utah State University; Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Computers in Education

indicate that the effect of PBL on skills is positive, whileits effect on knowledge is negative. Combined results indicate an overall negative effect for problem-based learning. Gijbels et al. [30] recommend careful consideration of assessment methods inmeasuring problem-based learning outcomes.4.5 Active LearningPrince [61] defines active learning broadly as, “any instructional method that engages students inthe learning process.” This definition is itself broad enough to include many traditional classroomactivities such as lectures (provided students are reflecting, taking notes, or asking questions).However, in an effort to maintain contrast with traditional teacher-centered3 approaches, thesemethods are systematically dismissed by explicit

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William A Kline, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech; Thomas W. Mason, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

in design orentrepreneurship fields. Specifically, it provides a means to help both novice and expertdesigners and entrepreneurs organize, communicate, refine, and reflect on their ideas. Thecanvas also provides a means of design-thinking documentation in which comparisons betweeninitial, mid, and final versions of the canvas could be used to assess student learning.The prototype version of the innovation canvas is shown in Figure 2 below and is availableonline for educators and practitioners to test, evaluate, and provide feedback36. In addition to thedetails presented in the remainder of this paper, a brief description of the canvas’s themes can befound in the appendix of this paper. The canvas is shared under a Creative Commons (CC

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL; Jennifer A McClain, IEEE

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Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine L. Cohan, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Amy Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Gomez-Calderon, Penn State NK; Janice M. Margle P.E., Pennsylvania State University, Abington; Jill L Lane, Clayton State University; Dhushy Sathianathan, California State University, Long Beach; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

emphasis on increasing the proportion of engineering majors, theToys’n MORE project seeks to increase the number of students in STEM majors at thePennsylvania State University by as much as 10 percent. Please note that any opinions, findings,and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and donot necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.This project is being conducted by the College of Engineering at Penn State through an NSF-sponsored Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Talent Expansion Program grant(STEP grant, DUE #0756992). The project involves the College of Engineering and 13 regionalcampuses in the Penn State system. These campuses offer 2-year degrees, 4-year

Conference Session

FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly C. Huett, University of West Georgia; Barbara B. Kawulich, University of West Georgia; P.K. Raju, Mechanical Engineering Dept, Auburn University,Al; Chetan S Sankar, Auburn University

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First-Year Programs

pedagogical changes made throughout the study and facilitatedsharing of feedback to make course improvements. Qualitative data were collected through aseries of open-ended surveys and focus groups to determine the effectiveness of the instructionalmethods. Data were collected after each semester, and results were disseminated to the team toguide course modifications for the next semester.Qualitative research, known for its flexibility in theoretical frameworks and methodologies,emphasizes the importance of context, researcher/participant engagement, perceptions ofparticipants, inductive data analysis, and reflection by researchers and participants.13 Quality ofresearch findings in qualitative research is established through the “high standards of

Conference Session

Classes in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

compare to topics in same sections Using puzzles to solve math problems; Self-explanatory or useless tipsActivity: Explain what is wrong with speed limit signs:From the user’s point of view: What’s wrong with speed limit sign/driving/enforcement (forexample, we don’t feel “guilty” by driving above it). Suggest ideas to solve the problem.Students’ responses:Right: Max speed limit required by law Higher speed limits in Highways Safe way not to get a speeding ticket People can agree that the octagonal shape of a stop sign is an unmistakable symbol Reflective properties of signs and reflectors make it easier to drive during the nightWrong: People do not follow the speed limit Speed limit signs are

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

activelyinvolved in the learning process (based on the results of each survey feedback), which is inagreement with its decision to register in the course. The students feel very comfortable learningat its own pace but not so much deciding in what order to learn. It is very plausible that, whilethe course materials and virtual lab are available at any time, the sequential presentation of someof the scientific content of the modules limit in what order the modules could be completed. Thetasks to complete each module are clearly stated and the perceived interactivity of the course andexperiments reflects that the choices that students make are meaningful and not just not for thesake of making choices. However, in general, the responses amongst the surveyed

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Nathan Dunn, University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg; Sherry McKibben, IURDC, University of Idaho

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Architectural

amount of change (AE #3, AE #6) deal with the perceptions ofthe students own discipline as collaborative and their understanding of the integrateddesign process. The small percentage difference does not necessarily reflect a lowlevel of comprehension of that particular question, but that it started with a high overalllevel of understanding.The questions that showed medium to high levels of change more directly addressdesign issues and performance metrics about daylight and energy. These questionsreveal whether or not the students were beginning to understand the complexrelationship between design and performance. Figure 4 shows the results fromimportant individual questions that relate to this particular learning objective organizedfrom most

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Doyle P.E., University of Nevada, Reno; Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Catherine W. French, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Heidi A Tremayne P.E., Pacific Earthquake Engineering Research Center; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

education research focused on young learners raises questions such as howengineering experiences can be integrated into existing school curricula, and which engineeringframeworks are significant, engaging, and inspiring to students 7,8. There are many differenttheories of how to engage students in what they are learning. One of these is ExperientialLearning Theory (ELT), which was developed by educational theorist David Kolb and hiscolleagues. In ELT, “knowledge is created through the transformation of experience” 9, andultimately provides students with the opportunity to directly involve themselves in a learningexperience, reflect on their experiences using analytic skills, and eventually gain a betterunderstanding of the new knowledge and retain

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hassan Moore, University of Alabama, Birmingham

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Mathematics

the fall of 2008, there was one section with 50students completing the course. Last fall, there were 69 students completing the course in onesection and 49 in the other. Even the spring section has grown to the initial fall 2008 levels asthere are currently 54 students in the course, up from the 29 students completing the course in thefirst spring offering of 2009. I would like to reiterate that these numbers reflect only thosestudents who have completed the course, since there are a handful of students who drop thecourse every semester.For direct student comments, all of the IDEA Survey comments have been gathered, beginningwith the initial offering of the course in fall 2008. Below are all of the comments with thekeyword project. When asked