Conference Session

Computers in Education 5 - Modulus 4

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Radhakrishnan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Alexander Galvan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Brown, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Haofan Zhang (BS, CS ’20), Trevor Dowd(BS CS ’20), Robert Dutile (BS CS ’20), Milap Patel (BS/MS ME/CS ’20), Michael Taylor (BSCS ’19), Griffin Cecil (BS CS ’19), Dimitrios Tsiakmakis (BS CS ’19), and Praneeth Appikatla(BS CS ’19), who worked on this software as part of their capstone projects. We would like tothank the students in various courses at WPI who participated in testing the software and providingvaluable feedback. We also would like to thank Prof. Nicholas Bertozzi at WPI for his efforts intesting and utilizing the software in the Unified Robotics I (RBE 2001) course.References[1] “Working Model 2D,” Working Model 2D - 2D Kinematics & Dynamics Software - Engineering Simulait. [Online]. Available: https://www.design

Conference Session

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, P.E., University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)

programs have not given muchrecent consideration to the appropriateness of this requirement. While there has been muchdiscussion of other aspects of engineering education, including the incorporation into thecurriculum of more “soft-skills”, class delivery modes, and capstone design project requirements,there has not been much discussion of the appropriate role for technical electives. This issomewhat surprising considering the desire of many programs and universities to reduce thenumber of credits required for an engineering degree in an effort to increase graduation rates,reduce time-to-graduation, and decrease student debt loads. With this in mind, the primarypurpose of this paper is to prompt discussion of the purpose of technical electives

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Wei Yao, School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University; Chu Zhaowei, ZheJiang University; hu shunshun, zhejiang university; Bifeng Zhang, Zhejiang University

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Student

, Okudan G. Integrating systematic creativity into first-year engineering design curriculum[J]. International Journal of Engineering Education, 2006, 22(1):109-115(7).[9] Elvin Shields. Fostering Creativity in the Capstone Engineering Design Experience[A]. American Society for Engineering Education. ASEE Proceedings 2007[C]. IEEE,2007:12.756.1-12.483.10.[10] IlevbareI M, Probert D, Phaal R. A review of TRIZ, and its benefits and challenges in practice[J]. Technovation, 2013,33(2-3):30-37.[11] Chechurin L. Research and Practice on the Theory of Inventive Problem Solving (TRIZ)[M]. London, Springer, 2016:2-5.[12] Spreafico C, Russo D. TRIZ Industrial Case Studies: A Critical Survey ☆[J

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: Assessment Tools and Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; Agnieszka Kwapisz, Montana State University ; Kregg Aytes, Montana State University; Scott E. Bryant, Montana State University; Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Elizabeth B. Varnes, Montana State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Ph.D. in management and organization from the University of Oregon in 2002. Dr. Bryant has taught undergraduate, MBAs, graduate students in accounting, science and engineering as well as practicing technical managers. His primary focus is on improving people management skills including: personality, conflict, negotiation, motivation, supportive communication, and many more. He has conducted research projects at Microsoft, Nike, Planar and published articles in leading management journals. Scott’s recent research has focused on leadership, growth mindset and emotional intelligence.Dr. Brock J. LaMeres P.E., Montana State University - Bozeman Dr. Brock J. LaMeres is a Professor in the Department of Electrical &

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Madeline Nelson, University of San Diego; Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

JEE and the 2011 and 2015 Best Paper Awards for the IEEE ToE. In Spring 2012, Dr. Lord spent a sabbatical at Southeast University in Nanjing, China teaching and doing research. She is on the USD team implementing ”Developing Changemaking Engineers”, an NSF-sponsored Revolutionizing Engineering Education (RED) project. Dr. Lord is the 2018 recipient of the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020What is Energy? Examining Engineering Students’ Conceptions of EnergyAbstract Public opinion about energy issues has created an ideological divide between renewableand non-renewable energy sources. In engineering

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Thomas W. Smith; Natacha Souto-Melgar; Edgar C. Clausen

effective to make each report due within a few weeks of completing the lab instead of both reports due during the same week. • Better handouts for some of the labs would go a long way for this course. Also, it is sometimes unclear what the instructor is looking for in certain sections of the report. Having three big projects worth a large percentage of the course grade due the week before finals is not an ideal situation. A suggestion would be to spread due dates out more.COVID Operation in the Context of ABET Student OutcomesFour of the seven ABET student outcomes are directly related to the lab courses, althoughOutcome 1 is largely covered in all engineering courses. How did COVID affect the executionof

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Krishna Kumar Nedunuri, Central State University; Edison Perdomo, Central State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

theirengineering first-year students with a focus on increasing retention. The authors also wouldintroduce some early appreciation to engineering design, the building of models, prototypetesting, and actual implementation of a product/process to first-year students. An innovative wayof illustrating Senior Capstone projects targeted on solving real-world water problems andenvironmental issues will be attempted.AcknowledgmentThe PI and Co-PIs want to thank the National Science Foundation - Division Of UndergraduateEducation for the grant Undergraduate Scholarships for Excellent Education in EnvironmentalEngineering and Water Resources Management (USE4WRM) (Award #1565049) for thefinancial support that could help enhance the recruitment and the retention in

Conference Session

Effective Tools for Teaching Engineering Economy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kailash Bafna, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University

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Engineering Economy

Engineering at Western Michigan University. She teaches the capstone senior design sequence and the College-wide engineering design courses. She is a member of ASEE, ASEM, and SME, for which she is the student chapter advisor. Page 12.676.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Enhancing the Learning of Engineering Economy with Innovative Technology and TeachingAbstractAs one migrates from the traditional classroom instruction using black or white boards to the useof computers, many other forms of technology have become available—both as hardware andsoftware—that can

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

. The mission is accomplished by a strong foundation in mathematicsand physical and engineering sciences upon which student problem solving and application skills aredeveloped. The curriculum stresses analytical and communication skills, with particular emphasisplaced on engineering design throughout the curriculum. A capstone design experience in the senioryear provides the opportunity to integrate design, analytical, and problem solving skills along withcommunication skills in a team environment that emulates aerospace engineering practice.The mission is accomplished by the following educational objectives, which describe what ourgraduates are expected to be able to accomplish during the first several years following graduation.Our graduates

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Materials Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

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Materials

at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone Design. He has also co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes.Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

Conference Session

Computational Tools and Simulation II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Computers in Education

engineering course, including the capstone senior design course, other core courses, and technical electives. The differences in hours reported were statistically significant and dramatic. The average time invested in numerical methods was 35% higher than the next highest course. It was twice the average of all other courses. Details are published in Coller Page 14.844.5 & Scott3.• Finding #2: Students taking the game-based numerical methods cours appear to learn the material more deeply than students taking traditional textbook-based numerical methods courses. Using a concept mapping technique, we3 compared the

Conference Session

Topics in Engineering Ethics IV

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Queens University, Kingston

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Engineering Ethics

various cases and your responses as an engineering professional and anengineering educator. Case: The Next Generation Landmine Part I.Ms. Jane Enaj is a project manager at a multinational corporation which has just beenawarded a contract to develop and produce the next generation land mine. She is also amember of the Design Review Committee. The committee’s responsibilities includereviewing and approving design changes, procedural changes and submittingperformance reports to various U.S. Department of Defense agencies withrecommendations.Today Jane finds herself in a difficult situation. DRC is meeting to finalizerecommendation concerning the new land mine. It offers significant

Conference Session

Technology and Design in Engaging and Analyzing Ethics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; John Edward Miller, Baylor University

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Engineering Ethics

case studies. These topicsshould also be emphasized in capstone design classes. The standard of “understanding” does notguarantee that the student has internalized these qualities of character and ethical responsibility.One of the primary dilemmas for students choosing to obey (or not) these fundamental cannons isthe possibility of losing their jobs. The motivation of fear of losing a job is a negative motivation.These codes/cannons are a “minimum” list of guidelines to help engineers face challenges in theworkplace. Understanding does not imply that employees will always do the right thing. If thesecannons are part of a personal, internal ethic, then the engineer/computer scientist will be moreinclined to do the right thing for the right

Conference Session

ETD Accreditation and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alok K. Verma P.E., Old Dominion University; Stephanie G. Adams, Old Dominion University; Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; Nestor Escobales P.E., Old Dominion University; Isaac L. Flory IV, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

results of the individual course assessment arecombined with the results of other assessment tools including senior capstone projectassessment, senior exit survey, senior student satisfaction survey, cooperative educationreports and feedback from the advisory committee. The model is shown in Figure 3. Figure-3. Continuous Improvement Model The outer loop is the long term program assessment in which major reviews aredone every three years. Primary assessment tools utilized here are alumni survey andemployer surveys which are conducted every three years. In addition to these two tools,the major program review also utilizes the cumulative results from the short term toolsused in the annual cycle. In order to be successful

Conference Session

Problem Solving and Communication in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Uchenna Asogwa, University of Toledo; Matthew W. Liberatore, University of Toledo; Amanda Portis Malefyt, Trine University; Timothy Ryan Duckett, Acumen Research and Evaluation, LLC

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Chemical Engineering

, Solutioncompletion and Solution accuracy. Each item in the revised PROCESS consists of four scalinglevels ranging from 0 to 3 with zero being the minimum attainable score for each item. Anyidentification regarding group identity was removed prior to scoring and replaced with a project-assigned ID number to maintain privacy and to mask group membership from raters. All students’solutions were scored using the PROCESS rubric after the semester. Thus, PROCESS scores donot reflect or have an effect on students’ course grades.Raters’ scores for a subset of student solutions were analyzed to determine how consistently ratersmeasured student problem solving ability. Traditional statistical (Cohen’s kappa) and itemresponse measures (Rasch many facet model) of inter

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Glen A. Livesay, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

biomedical engineering capstone design sequence at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Glen’s educational research interests include student learning styles, increasing student engagement with hands- on activities, and more recently, creativity & design. He has received an NSF CAREER award and served as a Fellow at the National Effective Teaching Institute. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Foundational Engineering Science Course and Its Impact on Those Who Teach ItCurricular innovations are difficult to implement and sustain. Many innovations were developedthrough the NSF-funded Engineering Education Coalitions in the early 1990’s

Conference Session

Enhancing the Statics Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Institute of Technology; Jennifer Schlegel, Florida Institute of Technology; Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology

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Mechanics

Paper ID #22303Standardizing the Statics Curriculum Across Multiple InstructorsDr. Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Institute of Technology Kimberly B. Demoret, Ph.D., P.E., teaches Statics and Aerospace Engineering Capstone Design at the Florida Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Florida Tech in 2015, she worked for eight years at Kennedy Space Center on development of launch systems in support of NASA’s space exploration goals. Before that she was a US Air Force officer for 20 years, supporting several aerospace programs as a developmental engineer and manager.Dr. Jennifer Schlegel, Florida Institute of

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Design Methodology

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Woo Lee, University of Michigan; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University; Colleen M. Seifert, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

experienced engineersWe first recruited and interviewed 19 engineers who have developed novel technologies and‘matched’ their technologies to problems. The details of the systematic qualitative analysis canbe found in our work [29]. The interviews focused on discussing specific projects they haveworked on, which led to the commercialization of their technologies. Example interviewquestions are shown in Table 1. 3Table 1. Example interview questions Interview Focus Area Example Question Developing technology From the beginning to the end, can you tell me

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 8: Survey and Instrument Development

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Madeline Polmear, University of Colorado, Boulder; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Educational Research and Methods

engineering education research interests focus on community engagement, service-based projects and examining whether an entrepreneurial mindset can be used to further engi- neering education innovations. He also does research on the development of reuse strategies for waste materials.Dr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the Program Assessment and Research Associate at Design Center (DC) Colorado in CU’s Department of Mechanical Engineering at the College of Engineering and Applied Science. He holds a B.A. in psychology from Louisiana State University, an M.S. degree in industrial/organizational psychology and a Ph.D. degree in education, both from the University of Tennessee. Dr. Knight’s

Conference Session

Communication Across the Divisions I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel E. Hastings, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. [4] Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. (2005). Definition and Selection of Competencies (DeSeCo) Project. Retrieved from http://www.oecd.org/education/skills-beyond-school/41529556.pdf [5] Williams, J. (2002). The engineering portfolio: Communication, reflection, and student learning outcomes assessment. International Journal of Engineering Education, 18(2), 199–207. [6] Boiarsky, C. (2004). Teaching engineering students to communicate effectively: A metacognitive approach. International Journal of Engineering Education, 20 (2), 251–60. [7] Gömleksi˙ z, M. N. (2007). Effectiveness of cooperative learning (jigsaw II) method in teaching English as a foreign language to

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard V. Melnyk, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy; Daniel Richard Brown

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

in preparation andgrading for a minimum of 480 man-hours of time gained. Perhaps most important, is that thetime gained did not come at the expense of results on Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanicsrelated questions on the FEE. The past decade has seen an increase in the number andcomplexity of Mechanical Engineering capstone projects requiring faculty advisors to spendadditional time with their teams. It is likely that this increased time spent with the capstoneprojects would have not been possible without a corresponding decrease in time spent in teachingtwo courses to all of the engineering majors at the institution. The largest disadvantage of the integrated approach to these two courses is in seekingequivalence at other

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

attributes to be another aspect of the content that provedproblematic. 6Lack of real life-application of contentInstruction focused on AC circuits and other complex circuit concepts should make use oftangible and real life application where possible. Providing students with the ability to engagewith the concept in a concrete manner is reported to have lasting impact on their ability to recalland transfer their knowledge from one domain to another [1-2]. The findings from this study haveindicated the need for the inclusion of real life application in introductory engineeringclassrooms. While the argument can be made that students get exposed to design problems whenthey are assigned their capstone

Conference Session

Materials Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Johnson P.E., Central Washington University; Charles Pringle, Central Washington University

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Materials

senior capstone course. Page 26.222.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Application of Life Cycle Analysis to Systems in an Introductory Materials CourseAbstract:Application of materials Life Cycle Analyses (LCA) to structures and systems addresses bothcourse outcomes, such as ABET 9a, 3i, 3j, and our program objectives. This effort is directed atimproving pedagogy in an introductory materials course to meet the above goals, and 3j (societaland global issues) specifically.The field of LCA is quite mature and has typically been presented in

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melodie A. Selby PE, Walla Walla University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

between delivery methods, defined as the waythe training is incorporated into the curriculum, and instructional strategy, defined as the waythat instruction is delivered in a specific course. They found three primary delivery methods:embedded approach (also known as across the curriculum), joint model or team teachingapproach, and a standalone course.13 Colby and Sullivan found similar delivery methodsdescribed as standalone ethics classes, brief discussions in multiple classes, and modules inintroductory and/or capstone courses. Colby and Sullivan reviewed 100 ABET self-studies andvisited 7 programs. They found that a carefully thought-out strategy for ethical instruction forengineering students was rare. Rather, “overall, a picture emerged of

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Jacobs, Texas A&M University; Andrea Strzelec, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2009. She teaches un- dergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, thermal fluids analysis and capstone design and graduate courses in thermodynamics and combustion science. Dr. Strzelec’s research interests are in the area of heterogeneous reaction kinetics and characterization with specific focus on automotive emissions aftertreatment; low temperature catalysis; particulate filtration; pyrolysis; and remediation of hydrocarbon contamination. www.andreastrzelec.comDr. Jeffrey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University Dr. Jeffrey E. Froyd is a TEES Research Professor in the Office of Engineering Academic and Student Affairs at Texas A&M University, College Station

Conference Session

Clinical Learning Experiences in BME

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony E. Felder, University of Illinois, Chicago; Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago; Susan Stirling, University of Illinois at Chicago; Kimberlee M Wilkens, University of Illinois at Chicago

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

. Anthony is also active in ophthalmology research - having co-formed and currently serving as a Technical Director for the ophthalmology-based medical device design lab (ORBITLab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Anthony holds a B.S. and Ph.D. in Bioengi- neering.Dr. Miiri Kotche, University of Illinois, Chicago Miiri Kotche is a Clinical Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, and currently serves as Director of the Medical Accelerator for Devices Laboratory (MAD Lab) at the UIC Innovation Center. Prior to joining the faculty at UIC, she worked in new product development. She teaches capstone design courses, including the longstanding core senior design sequence and Inter

Conference Session

Fostering Business and Professional Skills in the Engineering Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Decker B. Hains, Western Michigan University; Bret J. Wagner, Western Michigan University

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Civil Engineering

scenarios, namely six for this course, for teams to execute the business and beevaluated both on their performance operating the business and on their leadership andteamwork. For each scenario, the authors provided the teams with a mission document thatdefined the problem and established objectives for the scenario. In all scenarios, the objectivewas to maximize net income for the firm. As the course progressed, the scenarios became morecomplex with added decision-making variables. Figure 2. The Simulation Learning ProcessWith the mission clearly defined, the student teams we required to develop a business plan thatincluded a projection of net income for the company during the simulation, which lasted for onesimulated

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole Johnson-Glauch, California Polytechnic State University; Lauren Anne Cooper, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

outreach with underrepresented groups in STEM.Dr. Lauren Anne Cooper, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Lauren Cooper earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a research emphasis in Engineering Education from University of Colorado Boulder. She is currently an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. Her research interests include project-based learning, student motivation, human-centered design, and the role of empathy in engineering teaching and learning.Dr. Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Trevor S. Harding is Professor and Department Chair of Materials Engineering at

Conference Session

New Media for Ethics Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Valerie H. Summet, Rollins College; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

ABETaccredited, they all had demonstrable coverage of ethics-related program outcomes. The authorsobserved that there were often general education ethics requirements which could have been usedas part of the ABET accreditation.A survey of primarily civil engineering faculty by Freyne and Hale [8] found that facultygenerally supported disciplinary ethics courses taught from within a program, but often doubtedthe training or ability of disciplinary faculty to teach ethics appropriately or well given the lack oftraining.A survey of 24 papers focusing on undergraduate engineering ethics education found that ethicstended to be taught as part of another course, usually either in a Capstone/Senior Design course orin an introductory Engineering 101 course [9

Conference Session

Best Zone Paper Competition

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Michael McCuddy, Valparaiso University

consequently would expectsmaller changes. In contrast, we would expect to find a much greater pretest/posttest differenceamong groups of students with a lower level of sophistication regarding technology and itimplications. On balance, reasonable evidence exists regarding the efficacy of the ethics education Page 12.837.9approach we have developed.The impact of the training for the engineering students may have been mitigated  ironically  bytechnology. The PowerPoint projection system in the classroom in which the engineering studentsmet was less than fully functional given poor in-room lighting. Thus, the engineering students didnot have the