Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Environmental Engineering

courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electron- ics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education. During his career, Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University ; Andrew David Price, Loughborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, Robert Gordon University; Yassine Melaine, Liverpool John Moores University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

published five books and more than 300 papers in refereed journals and conferences.Dr. Ximing Ruan, Robert Gordon University Before working in academia, Ximing Ruan had accumulated 10 years’ experience in IT and construc- tion industries. The roles Ruan took cover a variety of functions including marketing, customer services, project management, and general management. Ruan’s academic career started with a M.B.A. in business school and a Ph.D. in built environment school at Northumbria University, before working as a lecturer at in the Business School at Robert Gordon University. Working at the Business Management Department, Ruan teaches a range of subjects in business management, with special focus on project management

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students in grade 6-12. The program provides a variety ofweek-long intensive programs aimed at investigating and discovering careers in the areas of Page 25.173.13engineering, science & technology, business, computing, outdoors & environmental studies, andhumanities & social sciences. “Motor Sports” is one of such programs with a focus on hybridand electrical vehicles. Figure 6 shows the demographics of the participants in summer 2011. Asurvey instrument was developed and distributed at the end of the “Motor Sports” program.Participation in the survey was voluntary. The questions on the survey and survey results, whichwere very positive

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl J.K. Desha, Queensland University of Technology; Charlie Hargroves, The Natural Edge Project

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Environmental Engineering

-cluttering curriculum in a masters course. As statedwithin the study guide, “Using this material to highlight what we refer to as ‘threshold learning concepts’, the unit aims to provide breakthrough learning experiences for all students, regardless of where you are in your post graduate studies, on your career path, or where you are with regard to considering sustainable development.”32The resultant course structure for the 2011 student cohort comprised a 2-day intensive on-campus session at the beginning of semester, followed by three 1-hour workshops and three2-hour seminars (on campus and recorded). During the workshops students were providedwith feedback on their assignments and project progress. During each 2-hour seminar

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

World Technologies, a company started by former students of the capstone class that he teaches. His interests include engineering and entrepreneurship pedagogy and assessment, technology development, and clinical applications of biomedical instrumentation.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University Shane Brown conducts research in conceptual and epistemological change, social capital, and diffusion of innovations. In 2011, he received the NSF CAREER Award to investigate how engineers think about and use concepts that academics consider to be important.Dr. Brian F. French, Washington State University Brian F. French is an Associate Professor of educational leadership and counseling psychology and Co- Director

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

terms ofthe cognitive and affective development of the student3. The main method used to assess astudent’s knowledge is through examination under a controlled environment. Assessment inengineering courses often boils down to seeing if the student can apply mathematical andphysical principles to solve a given problem. This method of grading students is retained in thispaper.Consistency in class coverage, rigor and assessment from semester-to-semester, regardless of theinstructor, is critical to consistent preparation of students for careers in engineering. As such thisis often demonstrated in the ABET accreditation process4. Abnormalities in grade distributionsare often an indicator that the preparation of students is being affected by the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

-learning can promote learning motivation. Lizzio and Wilson(2005) indicated thatself-learning is learner-centered for learners to learn how to plan, execute and evaluate.Self-learning facilitates self-maturation and ability promotion. Chen emphasized that, duringself-learning, employment ability and professional technique can be promoted to accomplishthe goal of self-learning. Hwang also suggested that the goal of self-learning is to solveproblems and gain skills. In addition, for self-initiated learning, the learning goal and contentare determined and planned by the learner, and the learning plan and the learning element arecontrolled by the learner; individual and career development are not blocked.METHODOLOGY This research is quantitative

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

technology tends toemphasize global competence as a way to make students more mobile in careers and focuses onspecific ways to reach that idealized vision – in other words, not surprisingly, practicalapplication. There is discussion of the benefit of requiring a second language or internationalstudies courses or study abroad and, also not surprisingly ―Doing some of these or all of these?How long, how much, in what combination or proportion?‖ [3]. It‘s perhaps the quintessentialdifference between the liberal arts and engineering/technology scholars: where one asks why, theother asks how. Regardless, the multitude of conversations and options regarding what to callglobal competence and how to address it indicates that as of yet, there is no consensus

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Michael S. Peluso, North Carolina A&T State Univerisity

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Computing & Information Technology

technology at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned his B.S. degree from Wayne State University, Mich., M.S, (computer science, 2006) from Wayne State University, and Ph.D. (information technology, 2010) from Lawrence Technological University. El-Bathy is currently teaching at the North Carolina A&T State University. His interests are in health informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, intelligent infor- mation retrieval, and intelligent web development. El-Bathy may be reached at nielbath@ncat.edu.Mr. Michael S. Peluso, North Carolina A&T State Univerisity Mike Peluso has been involved in high technology management and support for the better part of two decades. Peluso started his career

Conference Session

STS Perspectives on Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Page 25.1322.2translated into a local decision to expand the “humanistic-social” program at MIT to eightsubjects, or one course taken during each semester of a student’s career.7From the standpoint of MIT’s history, the most significant consequence of Compton efforts wasthat it placed MIT squarely within the path of the U.S. science mobilization effort during WorldWar II. As recounted on many occasions, MIT garnered a lion’s share of the total OSRD wartimeexpenditures, a significant portion of which was dispersed across the institute.Origins of the SurveyVarious accounts make it clear that sponsored research was on the minds of many faculty atMIT. Still, as an indication of MIT’s vestigial orientation towards being an undergraduateinstitution

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter; Spencer Joseph Fry

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Environmental Engineering

their own projects? (Student 1- Male, Senior Civil Engineering) I think this really varies from person to person. People who are working on projects that closely relate to their desired career path are very excited by their projects, but those who weren't matched with a project that was their top choice seem to be less interested. (Student 2- Male, Junior Engineering Management, Business Minor) My peers seem to be very interested in their own projects and seem to enjoy working on their projects as well. Albeit, I have not had a lot of interaction with many other groups, the ones I have seen seemed quite interested in their projects. (Student 3- Female, Senior Civil Engineering) It varies with the

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

” was organized by NACK (NanotechnologyApplications & Career Knowledge Center) Penn. State University, University Park, PA. OtherNSF supported workshop included a workshop on “MEMS and Nanotechnology” organized by 18SCME (Southwest Center for Microsystems Education) and “Nano Manufacturing 19Curriculum for Advanced Technological Education (NaMCATE) for Instructors” organized 20by SUNY Buffalo, NY. The authors also consulted the services of Nano-Link for curriculumdevelopment.3.3 Development of Instructional MaterialThe third phase in the project implementation involved

Conference Session

Lessons learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; William L. DUPE Chan, Josiah Quincy High School; Kristina Buenafe, Josiah Quincy High School; Jessica Chin, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

questions: 1) What is the influence of the CAPSULE PD methodologyin various STEM classrooms?; 2) What are the students’ and teachers’ perception ofengineering-based learning, engineering design process, and capstone projects?; 3) Howhas the CAPSULE methodology changed the perception of STEM careers according tostudents?4 BackgroundJosiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) was recently authorized to be an InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Diplomma Programme school and has started to adjust curriculumaccordingly for 11th and 12th grade [5]. IB mathematics includes four levels:Mathematical Studies Standard Level, Mathematics SL, Mathematics Higher Level, andFurther Mathematics Standard Level. JQUS offers Mathematical Studies Standard Leveland plans to offer

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Manuela Romero, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Binzley, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eman A. Zaki, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. All the learning associated with an exam is in the studying I do before it takes place. E23 A good understanding of physics is necessary for me to achieve my career goals. A good grade in this course is not enough. E24 It is possible to pass this course (get "C" or better) without understanding physics very well. While we are pleased to learn that SI students have defined their learning goals and masteredbasic study skills, we are also troubled by some of their responses. Table (III) displays thequestions that produced a relatively higher percentage of “undesirable answers”. See Figure 2.Specifically, we are surprised that students seemed to respond to certain groups of questionsinconsistently.3,8 For

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering as a learned profession and possesses daily success skills. 2. Accepts responsibility for their education, understands the major professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers, the major specialties of engineering and basic corporate structures and purposes. 3. Uses common moral theories and concepts to guide their ethical decision making and has formulated a probable career path that accounts for current trends in technology and society.Engineering Practice (achieve level 3) 1. Describes the essential elements of engineering practice including teaming. 2. Given an engineering problem, creates a plan and works within a team using the necessary engineering tools to produce a solution. 3

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

institution? What is available in the host country? What actions do you need totake with your cell provider prior to departure? Will you need to arrange for special hardware or softwaresupport? This is particularly important if the software that you plan to use requires a network license.ConclusionOur experiences are only a few examples of how engineers can make a significant impact beyond their Page 25.1073.13normal scope of influence. We took the knowledge and skills that we have developed in our careers andused them in a capacity we had never anticipated. When asked, “What did you do?”, we can honestly saythat, “We made a difference

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

and graduating, respectively, undergraduate engineering students thusact as bookend design experiences. The Cornerstone curricula serve multifaceted purposesincluding providing students with what is likely their first open-ended design and long-termproblem-solving challenge as well as transitioning incoming traditional engineering studentsfrom secondary college preparatory coursework to engineering coursework at the post-secondarylevel, not to mention satisfying various curriculum content-related and pedagogical objectives.The Capstone activities provide students with an opportunity to apply their coursework fromtheir program of study and experiences through their college careers in a final project often in thefield and involving industry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

factor questions, theresults found that the percentage of students who agreed or strongly agreed was: 1) 65% who feltthat instructional strategies in the course were more motivating than those in other classes; 2) Page 25.1178.1077% felt that material learned would be of value to them after graduation in career or gradschool; 3) 92% felt that the course helped them to see the relevance of engineering to real-worldneeds; and 4) 84% would recommend the course to a friend. These types of positive outcomesmay have also positively affected student persistence over time.Using Engagement and Feedback Pedagogy for Diversity in Engineering

Conference Session

Expanding Access and Opportunities for M/30

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Brad C. McCoy, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

eight of these 11 students said that the “ability to helppeople and society was an attractive feature of civil engineering.”15 A majority of the freshmen Page 25.1188.6said they enjoy teamwork or think of it as a personal strength.To assess the seniors, 68 students in a senior capstone design course were asked to complete a 1-page written survey on the outcomes of the BOK2. They ranked the three most importantoutcomes, ranked the outcomes least important to a civil engineering career, ranked the threeoutcomes they were personally weakest at, and ranked the three outcomes within CU’s programthat need the most attention.In addition, five

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amanie N. Abdelmessih, Saint Martin's University; Irina Gendelman, Saint Martin's University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4064: SYNCHRONOUS DISTANCE LEARNING FOR UNDER-GRADUATE THERMAL ENGINEERING COURSES: TRIALS AND IM-PROVEMENTSDr. Amanie N. Abdelmessih, Saint Martin’s University Amanie Abdelmessih is professor and Chair, Mechanical Engineering Department, and Director of the Thermal Engineering Laboratory, Saint Martin’s University. Abdelmessih has industrial, teaching, and research experience. Abdelmessih started her career in the paper industry, then she taught in several higher education institutions, with the last 15 years at Saint Martin’s University. Abdelmessih has per- formed research at NASA Dryden Flight Research Center, Marshall Space Flight Research Center, Ar- gonne National Laboratory, and Pacific Northwest

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2 - Faculty Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Prasad Edamana, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M), India; Ajit Kumar Kolar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Pramod S. Mehta, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Sujatha Srinivasan, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

Track 3 - Faculty Development

relevant to engineering educators, and (ii) “hard disciplines [e.g.,engineering] place greater importance [than soft disciplines] on student career preparation andemphasize cognitive goals such as learning facts, principles and concepts [i.e., content]”12. Alarge percentage of engineering faculty members still believes that “subject knowledge” is theonly criteria for becoming an effective teacher in engineering institutions.Emergence of for-profit employers in faculty developmentDuring the last decade in India, major employers of engineering graduates have observed in theirrecruitment drives that while thousands of students graduated with an engineering degree, onlyabout 20% or less, were really “employable” directly. An analysis revealed that the

Conference Session

Design Cognition III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R. Wright, North Carolina State University

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Design in Engineering Education

graduate skills highlight a number of deficiencies in the preparation ofstudents for professional careers. Among the most commonly noted gaps between expectations andactual skills are • the ability to understand software systems as different than single-user programs; 6,51 • the ability to visualize different perspectives or views on a software system; 10,11 • the ability to think critically and reflectively; 31,38 • systems analysis and design skills; 6,31,51 and • problem-solving and investigative skills. 6,10,11,31 As more and more of our world becomes dependent upon computer-based systems, futuresoftware developers and designers must develop effective decision-making skills and strategies inaddition to the technical knowledge they

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

STEM education pipeline in Texas and nationally and has testified before the Texas SenateHigher Education Committee in that regard. He served on a committee of the Texas Higher EducationCoordinating Board to develop a statewide articulation compact for mechanical engineering and currentlychairs the council for developing articulation compacts in other engineering disciplines. He also served onthe Texas State Board of Education committee preparing the standards for career and technical education. Page 25.1332.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: RESPONSE

Conference Session

Computer-based Measurements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin McCue, Northeastern University

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Instrumentation

76 17 7 66 29 5 Interesting and engaging 54 36 10 88 9 4 Frustrating and confusing 7 25 68 18 23 59 Supported by lecture 93 7 0 74 23 4 Can apply to other problems 74 21 5 70 21 9DiscussionThe grades in this course have historically been rather high. This can be attributed to the fact thatat this point in their academic careers students have seen many of these topics, either in otherclasses or on co-op. However, it is interesting to note that even with greater

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Arlene Ann Russell; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Chester G. Wilmot, Louisiana State University; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; David R. Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; W. Todd Monroe, Louisiana State University; Warren R Hull Sr. P.E., Louisiana State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

research and teaching awards at the departmental, college, and national levels for his focus on freshman instruction.Mr. Warren R Hull Sr. P.E., Louisiana State University Warren R. Hull, Sr. is the Manager of engineering communications at Louisiana State University. He earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Louisiana State University and an M.S. in environmental health from Harvard University. His engineering career spans more than 40 years. He is a licensed Professional Engineer who was previously an engineering consultant, and is also a retired U.S. Air Force officer.Dr. Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College

Conference Session

Instructional Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naveen Seth, New Community College at CUNY; Donald P. O'Keefe, Farmingdale State College

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

me. If there are a limitedd number off internships available, it Page 25.800.7increasess competitionn amongst th he student bo ody. We havve found thatt the studentts who particcipateare noticeably motivated to maintain their grade point average and work ethic. The interns oftenreceive the advantage of closer advisement and mentoring in both academic and companysettings and profit from enhanced career preparation.A school benefits from internships by promoting their existence and piquing the interest ofpotential students. We have observed higher rates of graduation among students who completedinternships. This can give an institution

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie L. Sattler, University of Texas, Arlington; Victoria C. P. Chen, University of Texas, Arlington; Brian H. Dennis, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; K.J. Rogers, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Madhu Rani, University of Texas, Arlington; Ketwalee Kositkanawuth

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Environmental Engineering

impacts on sustainability. The internships alsoincreased their ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams. Particularly encouragingare the responses that students will be more likely to consider sustainable design options in theirfuture careers, with 5 students strongly agreeing and one student agreeing.Company representatives also completed a survey, with the goal of collecting information toimprove future internship experiences. The fact that all companies want to participate in theprogram again and would recommend the program to other companies is positive. Our hope isthat these initial internships will initiate long-term partnerships that will enable the internshipprogram to continue

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the Department of Education, Page 25.940.2and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government.Abstract With increasing pressures on engineering and technology education programs to preparestudents for careers in ever-changing, more complex and global society, the importance ofinternational student exchange becomes an even more significant component of engineering andtechnology curricula. Utilizing an effective evaluation model to assess the value added impact ofthese programs is a critical component of the overall assessment of any engineering educationprogram—particularly those

Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Marc Compere, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach FL; Ximena Toro; Jennifer C Adam, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Andrew P Easley, Washington State University; Xuesong Li P.E., Washington State University; Kevin Lee, University of Idaho; Mert Colpan, Washington State University; Kevin Tyler Gray, Washington State University; Benjamin Garrett, Washington State University; Shane Riley Reynolds, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University, Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

that immerses the student in the academic literature surrounding the relationships between climate and hydrologic processes, and how these rela- tionships impact the various sectors of society, including agricultural production. Dr. Adam is a recent recipient of outstanding teaching awards at both the WSU departmental and collegiate levels.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University Dr. Brown conducts research in conceptual and epistemological change, social capital, and diffusion of innovations. In 2011 he received the NSF CAREER Award to investigate how engineers think about and use concepts that academics consider to be important.Mr. Andrew P Easley, Washington State University Andrew Easley is a

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

journey of joy: A caring college professor has a clear understanding of the value ofthe topics and course material that he/she teaches and their impact on the professional andpersonal development of students. As an example, if a teacher treats applied mechanics asan end in itself, he/she is not stimulating the students in putting the material in the mostmeaningful context. Although the material may eventually become “second nature” to thestudents, they may fail to appreciate and enjoy the subject because they did not perceiveits relevance and applications to their future course work and their career. This is amissed opportunity that the faculty member ought to capitalize on! And make the courseenjoyable irrespective of its standing in the overall