Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Kristin E. Oliver, Texas Tech University

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Educational Research and Methods

response was not due simply togreater knowledge, but to their beliefs about how one should respond to and interact withinformation. The Reader Belief Inventory (RBI) measures students‟ beliefs about text.17 The RBI consistsof two subscales, reflecting transmission and transaction beliefs. Transmission beliefs treat textas a means of direct communication between author and reader, without interpretation (e.g., anitem from the transmission subscale: The main purpose of reading is to understand what theauthor says). If a reader holds this view, he expects the author to communicate factualinformation in a direct fashion. The author is the authority. From a transmission perspective,reading is a one-way, linear process: the author presents it and the

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Leah Rineck; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

Mathematics Talent Expansion Program (STEP) under Award No.0757055. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors would also like to thank Todd Johnson, Tina Current, George Hanson,and Edward Beimborn (all at UWM) for their assistance with this project.Bibliography1. National Science Board. 2003. The Science and Engineering Workforce: Realizing America’s Potential.Publication NSB 03-69. (www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2003/nsb0369/nsb0369.pdf)2. Augustine, N. “Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a BrighterEconomic Future”, Committee on Science, Engineering, and Public

Conference Session

ETD Design IV: Construction and Civil Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eric Nesbitt

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Engineering Technology

environmentally friendlytechnologies.DelimitationsThe author only researched states within the United States. Other countries were not studied dueto the availability of data required to complete this research.LimitationsThere are various other factors that may reflect a state’s commitment to environmentally-friendlytechnologies that are not measurable and cannot be included in this study. For example, a statemay have created an initiative to increase the amount of LEED-certified buildings in their stateby a certain percentage. However, there is no way to accurately measure the importance oreffectiveness of such initiatives as a result of wide variations in scope and size. In addition, thereis no practical way to measure a state’s level of commitment to

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric M. Brey, Illinois Institute of Technology; David W. Gatchell, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Biomedical

. Faculty mentors were selected from a variety of departments, including BiomedicalEngineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, and theSchool of Medicine. Diabetes is a complex pathologic condition and addressing the diseaserequires a diverse set of approaches from fundamental understanding of disease pathology,disease management and treatment either of the disease directly or one of its manycomplications. The students joined projects related to diabetes that were already ongoing in thefaculty laboratories. Research projects in this REU program reflect this diversity, with projectsoffered in metabolic engineering, biomaterials, biosensors, and tissue engineering. Projects for2010 are shown in Table 1. In

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

project will be available fordownload on the ISERC website, ISERC.LaTEch.edu.Along with the project description, data are presented that reflect the effectiveness of the projecttoward building lasting relationships with area feeder schools. Since 2004, 74 different teachersfrom 17 different high schools have participated in Louisiana Tech's STEM outreach programs.Although the primary focus of these programs is to build lasting relationships with the areateachers, over 350 local high school students have been directly impacted by these programswith over 1500 indirectly impacted. The rising enrollment in the College of Engineering andScience at Louisiana Tech University indicates that the direct and indirect impact of theseprograms on local high

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert J. Cloutier, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

program reflecting collaboration between government, industry and academia (open academic model) . Presented at the 59Th International Astronautical Congress (IAC), 29 September – 3 October, 2008, in Glasgow, Scotland.11. Australian Government, Department of Defence (2010). Building defence capability: A policy for a smarter and more agile defence industry base. Commonwealth of Australia 2010.12. Menrad, R. & Larson, W. (2008). Development of a NASA integrated technical workforce career development model entitled: Requisite occupation competencies and knowledge -- the ROCK. In Presented at the 59th international astronautical congress (IAC), 29 september – 3 october, 2008, in glasgow, scotland.13. APPEL (2009

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

managing data in productdevelopment and its links with analysis are also critical. A deep appreciation of Design forManufacture and Assembly is also necessary to ensure that modeling reflects shapes that can becost effectively created and that drawings capture appropriate information to convey thismeaning. Practioners must be adaptable to different modeling environments and be able tocustomize and integrate CAD systems with other engineering tools for greater efficiency.Programming and operation of advanced CNC systems particularly those that utilize 5-axiskinematics and combine turning and milling functions are essential. Desired Skill Comments1 An ability to efficiently model a

Conference Session

Certifying Teachers in Engineering or Integrated STEM

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas; Jan B Hansen, University of Saint Thomas; Sarah H. Cohn, Science Museum of Minnesota; Brian Phillip Jensen, University of St. Thomas

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

invention and 3-5negative aspects of this invention. The unit began with the students forming small groups Page 22.464.10to discuss their papers and brainstorm more positives and negatives. The class thenreconvened to share their discussion points. The possible social, environmental, healthand economic implications of engineering were touched upon.Students were then introduced to various engineering ethics codes, including that of theASME. The film Henry’s Daughters, which deals with a wide variety of engineeringethics issues, was watched and discussed.20Final ProjectFor their final projects, students were asked to reflect upon and apply key

Conference Session

Students' Abilities and Attitudes

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University; arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Mathematics

theirspecific expectations for student mathematical knowledge and skills.After receiving sample problems from five faculty members, the questions were analyzed todevelop a set of learning outcomes that would reflect the knowledge and skills required to solvethe problems. There was significant overlap among the problems, with respect to the knowledgeand skills expected. The resulting set of mathematics topics for which engineering facultymembers expected student mastery are listed in Table 1. Table 1. First-year Mathematics Topics Determined by Engineering Faculty Members Projection Vector Components (2-D) Derivative (using Chain Rule) Second Derivative

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University

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International

Design Courses: Implications for Formative Assessment”; 2006-1180, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, 200613. Gerlick R., Davis D., Trevisian M., Washington State Univ., Beyerlin S., Mac Cormack J., Univ. of Idaho; Harrison O., Tuskegee Univ.; “Assessment Structure and Methodology for Design Processes and Products in Engineering Capstone Courses”; 2008-1950, American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference, 200814. Davis D., Trevisian M., Gerlick R., Washington State Univ.; Beyerlein S., Mac Cormack J., Univ. of Idaho; Harrison O., Tuskegee Univ.; Howe S., Smith College: “Assessing Design and Reflective Practices in Capstone Engineering Design Courses”; 2009-663, American Society of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrin S. Muggli, Benedictine College; Brian Tande, University of North Dakota

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NSF Grantees

widespread use of remote labs, experience has shown that they should not fullyreplace traditional hands-on laboratories…it is difficult, if not impossible, to address all of theeducational objectives for laboratory based courses in a Web-only environment. (Remote Page 22.64.11laboratories) target only 4 of 14 educational objectives recognized by ABET”. Their statement isechoed by another study2 which notes the following: “The vital importance of a comprehensivelaboratory experience in the engineering curricula is widely acknowledged by all constituentsand reflected prominently in the ABET Engineering Criteria 2000”.During Phase I, students travel to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Xiongjie Dong, Kansas State University; Tim J. Sobering, Kansas State University; Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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NSF Grantees

(TUES) Program) under Type I grant DUE–0942425. Opinions,findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are thoseof the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF. Page 22.91.21References[1] Martinez, Angel. "Acquisition of Heart Rate and Core Body Temperature in Cattle Using Ingestible Sensors," Electrical & Computer Engineering. Manhattan, KS, Kansas State University, 2007, 77 pages.[2] Warren, Steve and Jianchu Yao, "Portable Cyber-Laboratories for Electrical Engineering Education," 2010 Annual Conference and Exposition, American Society for Engineering Education, Louisville, KY

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 22.100.3these systems, especially fuel cells, would be the dominant energy technology for the near future,or for the next several years. Lawrence Tech faculty believed then and continues to believe that amosaic of alternative energy technologies will be used to meet the growing energy demands inthe coming years. This opinion is reflected in the courses developed. Lawrence Tech believedthat this would better educate the student and would provide a broader understanding of theenergy options available to our country.From late summer 2003 through the end of 2003 Lansing Community College, also aNextEnergy grant recipient coordinated a serious of DACUM information panels, comprised oftopic specific technical professional experts, to determine

Conference Session

Project-Based Education in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; William Trotter Nichols

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

large facilities served by 3-phase, 480 voltfeeders. The electricity-use for both centers are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 respectively andthe cost per kWh over 12 months period is depicted in Figure 3.Shading AnalysisShading on PV modules can cause a significant drop in energy production. The Solar Pathfinder,a popular instrument to measure shading was used in this study. It contains a convex transparentdome placed over a sun path chart. When properly oriented, the reflection of the dome provides acomprehensive solar/shade evaluation for the entire year. Several pictures were taken by thePathfinder from different sites of the proposed locations. Each picture was then analyzed by theSolar Pathfinder Assistant program to determine the site

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

of the different bonding types to the real-world components of a motorcycle. It ties bonding to properties as well as processing methods. Page 22.140.8Figure 3. Concept-in-Context Team Activity on Materials Selection that Connects Bonding-Property-Processing Relationships to Motorcycle Components for Different Materials FamiliesStudents found the processing-bonding relationships quite interesting. In fact, about one third ofthe students found the materials processing aspect of bonding to be the most interesting part ofthe class, as elicited by the class-end Most Interesting Point reflection. While students found theprocessing techniques

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Brian P. Sangeorzan, Oakland University; Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Lorenzo M. Smith, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; David Schall, Oakland University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University

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Mechanical Engineering

Teaching And Learning, No. 93, Spring 20037. J. L. Murray, P. H. Naimoli, R. S. Kagan, S. M. Kirnan, B.R. Snider, “Reflections on the Use of Undergraduate Research to Support Student Affairs Assessment,” Journal of College Student Development, 45(2), March/April 2004.8. C. Gonzalez, “Undergraduate Research, Graduate Mentoring, and the University's Mission,” Science, August 31, v293 i5535 p1624, 20019. M. Grant Norton and David F. Bahr, “How to Run a Successful Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site,” ASEE Paper # 2004-872, 200410. Kevin Sutterer, Martin Brenny, J. David Pirnia,, Michelle Woodward, Robert Houghtalen, and Jim Hanson, “Engineering REU Sites: Designing for Appropriate and Valuable Summer

Conference Session

FPD X: First-Year Design with Projects, Modeling, and Simulation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ani Ural, Villanova University; Joseph Robert Yost, Villanova University; David W Dinehart, Villanova University; Shawn P. Gross, Villanova University

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First-Year Programs

understand the limitations and sources of error incomputational and experimental approaches. Furthermore, the integration of all componentsthrough a technical report allows students to reflect on the interrelation between theoretical,computational and experimental components and their respective significance in engineeringanalysis, design and research. Page 22.184.104. Course AssessmentThe students were given three surveys during the semester in addition to the course evaluationthat was administered at the end of the semester. The surveys were given after each module ofthe project to evaluate the contribution of theoretical, finite element

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C.S. Chen, Miami University; Steven Elliott, Miami University, Department of Economics; Mark Boardman, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. By making thoughtful decisions and examining their consequences, Reflecting and Acting students may enhance personal moral commitment, enrich ethical understanding, and strengthen civic participation.More broadly, these objectives are ones that our energy group identified as important skillsneeded of professionals in the energy and energy related fields. While there are still engineers,scientists and policy wonks who sit quietly in their labs and offices thinking deep thoughts, theimpact will come from those who can critically approach challenges, work with others andeffectively communicate both the nature of that challenge and its potential solutions to a widegroup of decision makers. The

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

reading assignments.In addition, students are encouraged to write brief reflective journal entries to further solidify andreinforce their own understanding, and demonstrate that improved understanding for animproved quiz grade3.Food Chemistry (IA-332) is a course that is offered for students of sixth semester of FoodEngineering. This course was redesigned following the HPL framework to further promote aninteractive classroom while integrating multiple formative assessments by means of Tablet PCtechnologies4. It is a course that uses active and cooperative learning in everyone of its meetingsand activities. The grading scheme includes individual and group quizzes, individual and groupproblem-based exams, journal writing, peer assessments and the

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

specificallyformatted with prompting questions that the student answers at the end of each class period (forthe class discussion notes) or at the completion of each project (for the project summary notes).These completed “worksheets” 1) get the first year students in the habit of documenting thematerial that they have learned, 2) allow the student to look back to previous work for reference(both during the course and in subsequent courses), and 3) allows the instructor to follow theprogress of each student when the binders are checked formally (mid-semester and end ofsemester or whenever the need may arise). In addition to obtaining/creating a binder after thefirst class period, the students write a reflection paper (with prompting questions) about a seriesof

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University; Hyun Kyoung Ro, Penn State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Educational Research and Methods

, Page 22.221.6race/ethnicity, parents’ education, class-year, disciplines, and SAT scores) and then on measures 
of six academic (classroom and curricular) and ten out-of-class student experiences that theliterature indicates are related to learning and skill development18, 19.Variables UsedThe Design Skills scale is the criterion measure for this paper. This scale contained 12 items(alpha = .92) reflecting engineering students’ reports of their self-assessed ability on design skills.Table 1 gives this scale’s item-content and descriptive statistics.Four sets of independent variables are used: sociodemographic (Table 2); classroom experiences(Table 3); curricular experiences (Table 4); and out-of-class experiences (Table 5

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

reflective behaviour thatis at the heart of the liberal endeavour. But they also illustrate how complex thebehaviour of groups, let alone individuals is. It is consoling, therefore, to find that manyyears after these relatively simple pieces of qualitative and quantitative (survey) research,(with the odd bit of psychometrics thrown in), and all its limitations, the researchpublished since 1990 particularly in the US persuaded Pascarella and Terenzini “morethan ever that students’ in- and out-of-class lives are interconnected in complex ways weare only beginning to understan.”[40, p 603].Notes and references[1] The description given here is simplified

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Session

New Faculty Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl B. Schrader, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Kotaro Sasaki, Boise State University; Teresa Cole, Boise State University, Computer Science Department; John N. Chiasson, Boise State University

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New Engineering Educators

the amount of faculty workload in, teaching and research8. Althoughvariation in faculty workload between teaching and research is healthy for ensuring qualityeducation in the classroom, as well as quality research productivity, variation in faculty rewardsdoes not reflect this variation in faculty workload8, 9, 10. When compared to the typical,quantitative reward system for research, which is based on funding and publication productivity,evaluation of teaching is difficult because of its qualitative and subjective nature and is oftenlimited to student course evaluations despite other available evaluation methods1, 4.In addition, „balancing‟ is an elusive and subjective concept. The balance between teaching andresearch can be defined and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

method atthe appropriate time. Understanding the pros and cons of the lecture method is a helpful startingpoint.Lectures have a number of characteristics that does make them, for the right subject matter,desirable in the classroom (14) .It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities and experience ofthe lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject matter; 2. Provide students with a thoughtful, scholarly role model to emulate; 3. Supplement the subject matter with current developments not yet published, or interject lecturer’s own views derived from his/her own

Conference Session

Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhsin Menekse, Arizona State University; Glenda Stump, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Michelene T.H. Chi, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Explain/Elaborate Question-Answer zoning out Look/Attend Justify/Reason Reciprocal teaching Underline/Highlight Connect/Integrate Argue/Challenge Gesture/Point Answer Questions Collaborate Summarize Reflect/Predict Peer tutoring Paraphrase Self-monitor/Regulate Monitor/Feedback Manipulate tape Compare

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah L. Helman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan J. Kershner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Diana Wheeler, MA-LIS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy L. Kindschi, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Moira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Continuing Professional Development

success that resonate with faculty and instructors.These approaches help transfer knowledge, skills, and attitudes about teaching and learningamong engineering faculty.Improving Quality of Teaching and LearningA key goal of Wendt Commons’ re-organization is to improve the quality of instruction Page 22.817.13across all departments and programs. This process is expected to be continuous anddynamic, reflecting the shifting technological and pedagogical landscape, as well as the ever-evolving needs of faculty as they embrace new and innovative methods.An essential starting point was to define quality as it relates to the teaching and learningexperience

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Engineering (ENGAGE)

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Ana Maria Dison, University of Texas, Austin; Yosef S. Allam, The Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University; Wally Peters, University of South Carolina, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina; Guangming Zhang, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Mechanical Engineering; James A. Leach, University of Louisville

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Women in Engineering

Isometric sketching accuracy and ability.On-Going Plans and ChallengesThe curriculum used in the ASV seminar concentrated on skills which are frequently used inCAD (e.g., isometric views, rotation, reflection, Boolean operations). A sample of civil andmechanical engineering freshmen who took a CAD course in Fall 2010 will re-take the PVST:Rin Spring 2011 to see if there has been any improvement in performance. If so, the CAD classesmay be an excellent place to integrate spatial visualization instruction into the existing content.Incoming freshmen for the 2011-12 school year will be given the same PVST:R during Summerorientation to gather additional data about student skill level.The most significant challenge faced in the USC implementation was low

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher A. Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg M. Warnick, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering