Conference Session

Computers in Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise H. Bauer, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Computers in Education

side-to-side balance? With these preliminary questions, the students would have adirection for what they are measuring and need to figure out how. A second improvement wouldbe to further stress the importance of controlling variables that you are not directly measuring.This would include the way each subject performs the test, how the data is recorded, etc. It is notexpected that a perfect experiment will be run and not controlling some things actually teachesthe students the importance of doing so, but these were items that the students in the pilotsemester specifically mentioned. Making sure future students try to control at least one of thesevariables would illustrate how you need a structured plan and still demonstrate howenvironmental

Conference Session

Design Realization

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Design in Engineering Education

and share their technical recipes with those interested. Done outsidethe confines of established engineering education curricular activities, Making comes from animaginative, creative mind-space and is a shareful practice. Making is defined by a do-it-yourself ideal and is historically rooted in efforts likePopular Mechanics magazine who demystified everyday stuff for hobbyists and the Whole EarthCatalog: Access to Tools5 who surveyed everyday tools for the counterculture movement of the1960s. Additional real-world touchstones are the growth of Radio Shack stores and the 1980stelevision program MacGyver where the lead character would resolve each episode’spredicament by fashioning an escape plan out of found objects6. Technology and

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Ocean and Marine

a follow onlab on path planning.AcknowledgementsThe author acknowledges the students and their feedback concerning this assignment.Bibliography1. AUV Workbench, https://savage.nps.edu/AuvWorkbench/ accessed January 5, 2013.2. D. Brutzman, Presentation "NPS AUV workbench: rehearsal, reality, replay for unmanned vehicle operations,"NPS Technical Review and Update (TRAU), 25 April 2007, accessed December 31, 2013.http://xmsf.cvs.sourceforge.net/*checkout*/xmsf/AuvWorkbench/documentation/presentations/presentations.html3. D. Davis and D. Brutzman, "The Autonomous unmanned vehicle workbench: mission planning, missionrehearsal, and mission replay tool for physics-based X3D visualization," 14th International Symposium onUnmanned Untethered

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering: Research on Teachers' Perceptions, Attitudes and Impacts of Teacher PD

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Purdue University; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

learned that team work and group work is vital. (F,3) Problem Solving I think they learned some problem solving skills. (C,4) To talk about what they’re learning, you know, to write it down and just plan things out and think about it. (D,4) Other They’ve learned simple machines. (B,3) They learned what the engineering process is. (F,3) Types of Engineers That it could be different processes, like with chemical engineers...and manufacturing, you know designing different ways to make things. (A,2) I think they learned what engineers do and that there's lots of

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashank Shekhar, Vanderbilt University; Faruk Caglar, Vanderbilt University; Anton Dukeman, Vanderbilt University; Liyan Hou; Aniruddha Gokhale, Vanderbilt University; John S. Kinnebrew, Vanderbilt University; Gautam Biswas, Vanderbilt University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

with seven high school andnine middle school students. The positive response from our user studies for using Google Mapsand real-world traffic problems as the motivational tools to learn STEM concepts, strengthencomputational thinking, and reinforce previously learned STEM concepts has given usconfidence to take our framework to the next level. We plan to develop an academic curricularunit to be used at two local schools. A long-term goal calls for supporting domains beyond justtransportation for STEM education, and we believe pluggable component architecture enablesour modeling framework to interact with other domains as well. In the future, a compatiblecomponent from other domains could be plugged into our modeling framework to teach

Conference Session

Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles C.Y. Lam, California State University, Bakersfield; Melissa Danforth, California State University, Bakersfield; Ronald Hughes, CSUB STEM Affinity Group

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Mathematics

and A. Nevin, "A mixed methodology analysis of co-teacher assessments," Teacher Education and Special Education, vol. 29, pp. 261-274, 2006.[3] C. L. Ritter, C. S. Michel and B. Irby, "Concerning inclusion: Perceptions of middle school students, their parents, and teachers," Rural Special Education Quarterly, vol. 18, pp. 10-17, 1999.[4] S. C. Trent, "False starts and other dilemmas of a secondary general education collaborative teacher: A case study," Journal of Learning Disabilities, vol. 31, pp. 503-513, 1998.[5] C. S. Walther-Thomas and M. Bryant, "Planning for effective co-teaching," Remedial and Special Education, vol. 17, pp. 255-266, 1996.[6] S. Budge, "Peer Mentoring in postsecondary education: implications for

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Matthew D. Lammi, North Carolina State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

importance of teaching engineering prior to reaching college 18,there is currently a lack of literature documenting what this experience should look like.Sneider 8 lays out an intriguing plan for sequencing age-appropriate engineering designchallenges starting in the fourth grade. By using the science framework, he addresses thesequencing quandary by using standards-based instruction as guiding principles for anengineering design framework. However, he correctly notes that the sequence specified is notbased on research. As we look to develop and select age-appropriate engineering designchallenges, researchers and engineering educators will need to work hand-in-hand to developstandards that are age-appropriate for all skill levels of learners. In the

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia S. Anderson, University of Michigan; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan

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Continuing Professional Development

. Baumert (Eds.), Interest and learning: Proceedings of the Seeon Conference on Interest and Gender (pp. 267-280). Kiel, Germany: Institute for Science Education at the University of Kiel.3. Eccles, J. S. (2009). Who am I and what am I going to do with my life? Personal and collective identities as motivators of action. Educational Psychologist, 44(2), 78-89.4. Finelli, C. J. & Millunchick, J. M. (2013). The teaching circle for large engineering courses: Clearing the activation barrier. Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. Atlanta, GA.5. Finelli, C. J., Daly, S. R., & Richardson, K. M. (in press). Bridging the research-to-practice gap: Designing an institutional change plan using local evidence

Conference Session

Flipping ECE Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg; Sofía Carolina Maldonado, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

othermedium such as video on-demand or podcasts. However, there is no specific model for flippedclassrooms, it simply draws on such concepts as student engagement, hybrid course design, andcourse podcasting. This paper describes how the flipped classroom technique was incorporatedinto a three-credit electrical engineering course that met twice a week. This paper presentsdetails about the course, discusses student survey results, and describes plans to improve thedelivery of this and similar courses.I. IntroductionData compiled by the American College Testing (ACT) shows that, currently, the National first-to second-year retention rate in 4-year public institutions averages 65.6%. Meanwhile, the meanfor the National 5-year graduation rate of 4-year

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey T. Huffman P.E. P.E., Marshall University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Page 24.96.8Based on the benefits of the ‘existing’ project format Marshall University has had threesuccessful capstone cycles and plans to continue using this format. In an effort to promote thisproject format at other universities a project depot has been created to provide interestedcapstone course instructors with the project information that was presented herein.The Civil Engineering Capstone Project DepotThe three described project are available to capstone course instructors at The Civil EngineeringCapstone Project Depot (CECPD). CECPD is a Google DriveTM location containing the‘existing’, real-world, multidiscipline civil engineering projects that have been utilized byMarshall University’s capstone course over the last three years

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 2 of 3: Supporting K-12 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections, Part 2 of 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mounir Ben Ghalia, The University of Texas, Pan American; Hasina Huq, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

identified as relevant to the subjects taughtby the teachers: (i) sensors, (ii) data analysis, and (iii) design constraints. These elements werefound to be translatable to relevant educational activities that teachers would be able toimplement in their classrooms. During the weekly curriculum discussions, teachers discussedtheir research experiences and shared ideas for their learning activities with other programparticipants and the program management team. Throughout the lesson plan developmentsessions, inputs from teachers, engineering and education faculty were instrumental informulating the engineering-based learning activities.To serve as a motivation for students’ learning, each activity is expected to have an engineeringconnection that shows

Conference Session

Student Beliefs, Motivation and Self Efficacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Bourne, Wright State University; Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Frank W. Ciarallo, Wright State University

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Educational Research and Methods

data showed increases in yearly retention numbers and highsatisfaction with the course from the students. Following years of success, the course was fullyincluded in the curriculum for engineering majors and continued success was apparent asretention rates among engineering majors continued to increase. As a result of these trends alongitudinal study was planned to provide greater understanding of the effects of the course.A longitudinal analysis of the effects of the EGR 101 intervention demonstrates the increase instudent performance as a result of the course.1 As summarized in figure 1, graduation rates forstudents taking EGR 101 increased significantly across ACT math scores from 18 to 30. Theseresults are for engineering students that

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Nicholas II, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Don Chen, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Construction

] Page 24.428.2These findings echo a trend toward more inductive or project based learning that has been Page 1 of 10documented in recent literature. [5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12] As such, new models are required to movethe STEM disciplines forward.Finger, et al. informs that rarely does a professor or a company plan to use the results generatedfrom an engineering project performed by engineering student groups. Furthermore, the studentswork in an unstructured environment even if project roles have been assigned. [13] In addition,collaborative work or team assignments are frequently completed by students workingindependently during the project and combining work near

Conference Session

Virtual and Online Learning Tools in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University; Liz Rayfield, Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University; Niraj Kashinath Palsule, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

about solar energy as well.Also, exposure to various databases used as references in the modules would probably increasethe critical thinking of students. The information that students would gain would be beneficialfor them while preparing reports, presentations and projects during their entire engineering study.To give an example, the module titled Greenhouse Gas Emissions contains the Emissions &Generation Resource Integrated Database (eGRID) database as a reference. This database isgenerated by EPA and is contains data related to the output, corresponding emissions andresource mix of power plants across the United States.Future DirectionsOur module development is in the initial stages and we plan to achieve the following objectivesin the

Conference Session

WIED: Curricular Undergraduate Student Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Nausheen PashaZaidi, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

course is more of a theoretical approach with computer simulation andanalysis. Both are core courses to be taken in succession. The overall aim of the STEPSprogram is to introduce and expose students to the engineering design process andintegrate a range of skills and competencies that will simulate project management andreal-world design activities in a professional engineering environment.Teams of students are required to respond to hypothetical client specifications bydesigning, managing and presenting technically feasible solutions rooted in real worldengineering problems. Teamwork, organization, planning, research skills, and problemsolving are essential for success in the STEPS courses. All students are actively engaged

Conference Session

Summer and Cohort Programs for Minorities: Student Success

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Whalin, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. A learning communityatmosphere is created as the students are housed together in a dormitory and evening andweekend activities are planned. Periodic visits to engineering employers are arranged for thecohort. The students meet upper class and graduate engineering students, alumni from previoussummer cohorts provide formal lectures and all expenses (tuition, room and board, and books)are paid from a US Department of Education Title III grant. Two previous papers by the authorsprovided some of these data that are included herein for completeness. Results in the papersindicate that one, two, and three year retention rates were increased by 22%, 25%, and 29%respectively when compared with students in the identical ACT Math score group (17-25

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Mechanics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul S. Steif, Carnegie Mellon University; Anna Dollar, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

feedback on their practice.How might instructors encourage use of such a resource, if viewed as potentially valuable, in acourse that contains other standard learning resources, such as lecture, homework, and so forth?Can we move away from the model in which all students are assigned the same amount of work,regardless of how they perform, and instead give them the opportunity to self-regulate theirlearning? In the model of Zimmerman and Schunk6, self-regulatory learning involves a three-step process of planning, practicing, and evaluation for students to follow to independentlymonitor their learning. Learning resources that offer feedback may provide the evaluation uponwhich students can gauge their own learning and then choose to undertake

Conference Session

Graduate Ethics Education & Professional Codes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University; Nadia Sunny, Grand Valley State University; Md Mehedi Hasan, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

from her employer in 2009, 2011 and 2012 for successful project management. Her areas of work and research interest are device design and regulation on medical devices.Mr. Md Mehedi Hasan, Grand Valley State University I have been working as a research assistant in supply-demand planning of Lithium-ion batteries for electric drive vehicles while pursuing my MS in Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering in Grand Valley State University. I pursued my bachelor in Industrial & Production Engineering from Bangladesh Uni- versity of Engineering & Technology in 2012. My areas of interests are manufacturing processes, quality management, supply chain management etc

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin - Stout

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

previouslymentioned, when comparing the LMS dropbox submissions with the Titter posts, it was foundthat the Twitter posts in general contained more simplistic analysis of a given situation. However,the ensuing discussion surrounding a post was often more meaningful and timely than waspossible with the LMS submissions.As a result of this experience, it is planned to continue the use of this form of journalingassignment in future offerings of this course as well as in other similar courses. The submissionmethod used for these assignments will continue to be the Twitter platform for benefits ofreal-time communication and automation of the collection and distribution process. One of thefuture goals for this work is to use these assignments to encourage students

Conference Session

ETAC, ABET, & STEM Programs

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, relevant topicsthat are covered and expected learning outcomes. Page 24.564.4Module 1: Introduction to Quartus II Software Design SeriesThis introductory module describes FPGA as a new design platform for digital systems, it alsoprovides extensive training on how to use Quartus® II development software to develop anFPGA or CPLD [10]. Students will be able able to create a new project, enter in new or existingdesign files, and compile their design. Students will learn how to plan and manage I/Oassignments and apply timing analysis of design to achieve design goals using Quartus® IIdevelopment software.Module 2: Numbering SystemsThis module introduces

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Huang, Wright State University; Steven R. Higgins, Department of Chemistry, Wright State University; Aaron Joseph Blake, Wright State University, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering; Jason Allen Deibel, Wright State University; Ioana Sizemore, Wright State University, Department of Chemistry

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

theimprovement of the laboratory design. Based on the students’ feedback received in fall 2012, theinvestigators improved the Power Point presentations and standard operating procedures (SOPs),and further made some adjustments on laboratory planning and scheduling. As a result, theratings were improved in fall 2013.Figure 5 displays the histogram showing the class ratings of each laboratory module obtained infall 2013. Eight out of the twelve labs for Q2-Q4 were rated around 9.5 out of 10 manifesting thestudents’ true interest and good experiences with the novel, high-quality nanolab course. Page 24.575.7According to students’ comments, the relative low

Conference Session

Student Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Patsavas; Barrett S. Caldwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Student

knowledge domainsremains a challenging task from both knowledge development and systems engineering processmodeling perspectives. However, the longitudinal examination (as well as my ongoingintrospection) regarding “Simulating Kelly” as an engineering process has helped to provide bothpersonal benefits and research outcomes. In addition, it is hoped that the student’s experienceprovides useful insights regarding the valuable role of research apprenticeships forundergraduate engineering students, regardless of their future industry, graduate education, orengineering domain career development plans. Page 24.584.6References 1. Caldwell, B. S. (2013

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Natalie Rachel Sheffield, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Materials

videos are used to help clarify a topic, it should be limited to two to five minutes in length. If there is something that is very complex then iy can be stretched another minute or two, but generally no longer than five minutes total. Our team is now working on expanding a database of brief videos that we can all pull from to clarify the ‘Muddiest Points’. These can be made right in the classroom with a student or teachers assistant as the lecturing person giving a PowerPoint explanation. If the video is focused and on point then this method is very effective. Another tool that the team is planning on incorporating into their JTF project is a Pencast. A Pencast is a ‘smart pen’ that connects with a computer so

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Erick Jacob Nefcy, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Jaynie L. Whinnery, Oregon State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

appropriately addressed. The instructorfeedback is carefully calibrated to engage the students in identifying the gaps in their currentdesign and to direct their thinking on how they can address those gaps rather than simplycorrecting errors in the students’ approach. The team must have its design approved (typicallyafter a revision) before they are allowed to run experiments in the virtual laboratory. Page 24.603.4The team then undergoes the process of iterative experimental design by planning experiments,analyzing data, developing models, and identifying strategies. This process is punctuated by aTeam Update Meeting (TUM

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; F. James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Joni A. Torsella, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs

exposing them to open-ended problems, hands-on activities,and communication skills. Data from the co-op employer surveys will be analyzed to compareperformance in the first co-op term of the students who took the common first-year courses to thestudents that did not.Discussions are ongoing between faculty in Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistryto develop a common set of practices within all first-year STEM courses. The first step is thedevelopment of a common report structure so that students are exposed to a single set ofguidelines. Future plans involve the adoption of common technology platforms and matchingschedules so that topic delivery is more cohesive.ConclusionThe results from student surveys and the retention data show that

Conference Session

Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

the group members found the exercise to be an interestingchallenge. These groups contained two pairs of twins, which were separated into differentgroups.Group strategies for meeting design specifications have been strikingly different. Some groupsprefer to just start putting parts together and writing code, refining as they go, and other groupsdo significant planning before beginning to build any hardware. The interesting thing is thatboth approaches are generally successful.After the first day, it is difficult to get the students to leave at the end of the day. It is obviousthat they find working with the Mindstorms to be interesting and challenging. It is surprisinghow quickly all the students learn LabVIEW and how quickly they learn to

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dara R. Fisher, Harvard University; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sanjay E. Sarma, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

-curricularmultidisciplinary design program established in 19954. Through this program, student follow afive-stage approach to an engineering design project to respond to the needs of a communitypartner such as a museum, school, community center, or another service organization4. As aresult of participation in this program, students report that they develop skills in leadership,communication, and project planning, as well as an increased resolve to pursue a degree inengineering4. Other studies of engineering co-curricular service and development projects –such as Borg and Zitomer’s research on student solar water pump projects5 or Amadei,Sandekian, and Thomas’ model for undergraduate experience in sustainable humanitarianengineering design6 – have shown positive

Conference Session

Program and Curriculum Design Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaby Mohammed, The Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

supply-demands trends are discussed. The status of the oil industry in the UAE is emphasized and the roles of the various disciplines in the industry will be introduced.ENGR 101 course frameworkTo be successful in engineering studies, it is important to plan and commit student’sacademic goals. Student must become a self-motivated learner and gain a repertoire ofskills to adapt to academic demands and expectations (Landis, 2013). This transformationwill occur when a student take control of their education. The purpose of this course is tofacilitate development of appropriate behaviors and attitudes as they relate to thefollowing areas: (1) orientation to PI; (2) community building; (3) professionaldevelopment; (4) academic

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan Fries, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Ryan W. Krauss, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

%), process(+250%), solution (+200%), and solve (+192%) as shown in Figure 1. There were also Page 24.150.4increases in terms that include use (+136%), idea (+133%), people (+133%), and math (+100%.)Only modest increases were found in the terms life, make, new, improve, world, and design.On the contrary, students used certain words less after completing the course, indicating that theyunderstood that engineers are more active in the planning and specification of a solution ratherthan the actual construction activities. Specifically, students decreased their use of build (-74%),structure (-67%), construct (-25%), and create (-13%). Note that

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Warren Rosen, Drexel University (Eng.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Engineering Tech); M. Eric Carr, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the car traverses the course and again breaks thelaser beam. Elapsed time is shown on a monitor in real time as the car runs the course (see Figure5b). Each car has a chance to run several trials and the car with the lowest individual time is thewinner.Figure 4. Racecourse used for the project. Page 24.153.8Figure 5. a) Start of a race. The Christmas tree, which provides the starting sequence, can be seenon the right. b) Race timer showing elapsed time.ResultsThe project was used in the fall of 2013 in an introductory engineering technology course. Sevenstudents participated; these were a mix of students who planned either a concentration inelectrical engineering technology