Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Anna Dollar; Paul Steif

advantage of the techniquespresented here, and to reflect the particular conceptual challenges of learning Statics. LearningModules have been developed for most of the major concepts in Statics, including forces,moments, couples, static equivalency, free body diagrams, equilibrium in 2-D and 3-D, andfriction. Here we show an excerpt from a Learning Module which addresses the conditions ofequilibrium in 3-D, including both forces and couples (torques). Students are asked to considerdirection of the couple that needs to be applied via the screwdriver to maintain equilibrium,given that the fingers apply upward forces at the other points (Fig. 1-2). Equilibrium in 3-D Consider supporting the

Conference Session

Global Issues in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny; Mark Rajai

Angeles compared to the other three metropolitan areassurveyed (Atlanta, Boston, and Detroit) since the majority of those jobs in Los Angeleswere in manufacturing rather than in retail or the service sectors. He notes that the lowerturnover likely reflects the higher relative wages paid in manufacturing.The following table identifies several major U.S. based employers who are currentlyoutsourcing important scientific and engineering work to offshore locations. Company Numbers of workers and country Types of work Accenture 5,000 to the Philippines by 2004 Accounting and software General Electric 20,000 to India and China in 2003 Aircraft and Medical R&D Intel 3,000

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

Asynchronous, Collaborative Learning Environment.” ETR&D, v. 54, no. 4, p. 331- 354.9. Wan, J., et. al. (2008). “A Study on the Use of Cooperative Learning Strategies in a Computer Literacy Course” College & University Media Review, v. 14, p. 21-6310. Morgan, B. M. (2003). “Cooperative Learning in Higher Education: Undergraduate Student Reflections on Group Examinations for Group Grades.” College Student Journal, v. 37, no. 1, p. 40-4911. Terenzini, P., Cabrera, A., Colbeck, C., Parente, J., Bjorklund, S. (2001) “Collaborative Learning vs. Lecture/Discussion: Students’ Reported Learning Gains,” Journal of Engineering Education, p. 123-13012. Micheal Prince, R. F. (2007). “The Many Faces of Inductive Teaching and Learning

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazeel Khan, Miami University; Kumar Vikram Singh, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

progress of students andmaking continuous improvements to the modules. Highlights of this data along with a summaryof the incremental changes to the modules will be presented.Introduction Reflection on the educational landscape in the US has become an increasingly commonsubject of political and household discussion as economic constraints call into question the valueand return on investment provided by higher education. While scrutinizing higher educationwhich has been central to the cultural and technological advancement of civilization solely on amonetary basis might seem irreverent or myopic, the vigorous ongoing debate on education hasundeniably spurred action and innovation. The creation of new educational technologies inresponse to

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Geoffrey Brown, University of Michigan; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

affected by theexternal influences of employers with particular workforce needs20 and the expectationsof their accrediting agency21.A significant body of research suggests that a faculty member’s academic field, andimplicitly their experiences in that field, influence curricular and instructional decisionmaking22-24. The Academic Plan reflects these findings in its attention to the role ofacademic discipline, both as the unit (department) level and the individual (faculty) level.Accounting for discipline, personal characteristics such as gender and prior experiencesmay also shape instructional choices25-27. For example, engineering faculty members’experiences in industry may shape their approach to teaching, encouraging instructionalprocesses that

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt A. Thoroughman, Washington University; Alessandra Hruschka, Washington University in St.Louis; Patricia Widder, Washington University in St. Louis

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

platform for growth ofthe BME Community through small group discussions. The online small group discussions (6students per virtual table) help students develop their communication skills through postingelectronically on discussion boards. EVS is built to be a lightweight intervention atop thedemanding traditional course load. We have found a balance between substance and Page 24.512.3accessibility through introducing 6 modules each semester, which permits 2 weeks considerationand discussion for each module topic. The last two weeks are left for self-reflection as studentswrite a personal reflection essay and compile portfolios, both of which

Conference Session

Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Barta, Sweet Briar College; Bethany Brinkman, Sweet Briar College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

intraditional co-ed engineering classrooms. While their study is not conclusive, they did find thatwomen felt discouraged to participate in what they call ‘thinking oriented’ engineeringclassrooms and that this lack of participation hampered their learning.11 Typical surveycomments reflected fears among women of being rebuked and criticized by their professor andpeers and general anxiety from an overly-competitive atmosphere among the students.11 In this study, we aim to add to this body of literature regarding engineering pedagogy asit relates to the attraction, retention, and ultimate success of women in the field by providing onereal-world model. Acknowledging the view that more than simple participation of women isnecessary to challenge the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn F. Trenshaw, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Renata A. Revelo Alonso, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Katherine Earl Earl, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

discussed codes for each interview until we agreed unanimously on all codes to reduceindividual variation in perceptions about students’ statements. Second, after theme development,we conducted peer debriefing where we asked two peers with knowledge of the course redesignproject and of relevant qualitative methods who were uninvolved in the study to debrief with uson our themes from the interviews. Through this process, we uncovered any interpretive leaps wemade during theme development and further refined our themes. Third, we carried out memberchecking by sharing a complete draft of the manuscript with the interviewed students and askingwhether it accurately reflected their experiences in the course. All students approved thepresentation of their

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division Technical Session 1: In the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deanna H. Matthews, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

problems, to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams, and to consider non-technical perspectives, long before the characteristics of the “Engineer of 2020”1 was everdefined.This paper discusses the EPP program over its four decades and how the program integrates withthe traditional engineering programs. We discuss the curriculum over time, the course selectionsstudents make, and the benefits our alumni receive from the program. We will give an overviewof our capstone EPP Projects course, a truly interdisciplinary teamwork situation addressingcurrent technology issues. Finally we reflect on how the program achieves the ABET (a) through(k) outcomes and work in the ABET system, and how the program has been successful these past40 years.We do not

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

, conference papers from 2008-2012, and a pedagogic research statement for the field, (2) personal reflections on three related conferences and a study relevant PhD theses; and (3) meeting notes of an engineering education research special interest group from 2009 – 2013. The final outline includes 13 first-level terms and 43 second-level ones.Outcome: From the three commissioned keyword outlines, Access Innovations (the nation’s largesttaxonomy creation firm) created a draft taxonomy. They integrated and refined the outlines, normalizedterms, and worked to consolidate the two-level structure into a more hierarchical one. The resultingtaxonomy (version 1) included 1,079 keywords arranged in 13 branches and seven levels.Mapping the

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

-oriented society, some researchers 4,5,6, haveargued that the development of autonomous learners is fundamental. Coto describes autonomyas: … the ability to take charge of one’s own learning. It means to have the responsibility for setting learning goals; identifying and developing learning strategies; developing study plans; reflecting on learning; identifying and selecting relevant resources and support; and assessing one’s own progress7.In a research study conducted at the National University of Costa Rica with the goal ofproducing a curriculum shift from a teacher-centered approach toward a student-centeredapproach, it was concluded that this shift is not going to be an easy one. They pointed out theimportance of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul D. Mathis, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

innovation. Faculty could have students practice Socraticquestioning during team projects and presentations. Teachers could also take two minutes in thebeginning of each class and have the students observe a picture and list all ideas, opportunities,and observations they make. Educators could have their students practice reflecting on theirquestions from the discussions in class and post follow up questions on a blog page.Acknowledgments Page 24.354.8 This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation Engineering Education Program under Grant No. 1150874. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or

Conference Session

Miscellaneous Topics in Energy Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

solar path finder are shown in Figure 3. Page 24.364.6Figure 3. Solar path calculator systemThe Solar Pathfinder™ is located at the proposed array site, leveled, and oriented to true southwith the built-in compass and bubble level. (The compass reading may require adjustment formagnetic declination.) Looking straight down from above, the user observes reflections from thesky superimposed on the sun path diagram and traces the outlines of any obstructions onto thediagram. Students draw shading areas in different locations and identify obstructions around thesolar modules. Students are required to submit a detailed report with suggestions for the

Conference Session

Innovative Graphics Instruction

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Theodore J. Branoff, North Carolina State University; Raymond Lynch, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

technology subjects that were comparable to the classicalacademic subjects challenged the nature of technical education in Ireland [15]. As a resulttechnology subjects were redeveloped to reflect more academic constructs. This is evident inthe introduction of senior cycle Technical Drawing as a state examinable subject in 1969.This syllabus attempted to make the subject more academic and as a result concepts andtopics were deliberately addressed in more abstract terms in an effort to distance itself fromthe applied, vocational nature of its origins [16]. However, recent years have seen a shift infocus for technology education, and in particular graphical education, within the Irish highschool level system. Design and Communication Graphics (DCG) was

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer S. Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT); Sunday O. Faseyitan, Butler County Community College

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(i.e., average) to thequestions were 8%, 11%, and 9%, respectively, in the accumulative responses of the surveys.However, strong disagreement responses (i.e., poor) were negligible in most questions, anddisagreement responses (i.e., below average) were ranged between 0% and 5%, respectively.Active learning is generally defined as any instructional method that engages students in thelearning process.11-12 These survey-results reflected the effectiveness of learning modules invarious lab activities.15-17Some negative responses were to be considered in Questionnaire 2 which measured a level of thecomprehension of the learning modules for the POGIL lab activities. Such negative responsesshowed that students, who had limited experiences in POGIL

Conference Session

Focus on African-American and Hispanic Engineering Students’ Professional and Academic Development

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noemi V. Mendoza Diaz, University Corporation for the Development of Internet-Mexico

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

trends in Science and Engineering do not reflect this segment of the population.Latinos constitute 3% of employed doctoral scientists, and 2.8% doctoral engineers. TheAmerican Dilemma is “this nation’s failure to educate and develop a growing proportion of itspotential talent base –African Americans, Latinos, and American Indians- as its need for peoplewith skills in science and engineering is escalating.” Engineering education literature is very scant of studies addressing, in depth, themisrepresentation of Hispanics in engineering. This study reviews existing literature in this andother related areas (e.g., diversity in higher education, STEM studies) and sheds light into thecauses that hinder the growth of Hispanics in the engineering

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University; David Claudio, Montana State University; Durward K. Sobek II, Montana State University; Laura Stanley, Montana State University - Bozeman; Nicholas Ward, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

. Page 24.808.4 2. Any course that is taken to satisfy required courses or university core requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree in IE cannot be used to meet the cognate requirement. This requirement simply ensures students do not attempt to double count credits and then fail to meet the overall degree credit requirements. 3. At least six (6) credits of the cognate must be at the 300-level or above. This requirement ensures that students move beyond superficial topics and obtain some depth in their chosen area of interest. 4. The credits must represent a coherent area of study relevant to some aspect of IE as a discipline or practice. This reflects the very definition of cognate and helps ensure that

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shahnaz J. Aly, Western Kentucky University; Heli Shah, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

for assigning materials.This discussion would not be complete without defining criteria that would determine thesuccess of a rendering. A successful rendering should be able (1) to convey the design intent, (2)highlight important architectural elements, (3) reflect realism in material color and texture, and(4) portray light and shadows adequately. Design intent is a concept that is best defined by thedesign team; we hence use criteria 2, 3 and 4 to analyze the rendered images. Renderings in V-Ray (figure 4) and Twilight (figure 5) show a view of the building highlighting the trusses whichform one of the key architectural elements of the structure. Renderings in kerkythea (figure 7)and 3DS Max (figure 8) show an entire façade view which gives

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary B. Vollaro, Western New England University; Michael Brennan

Tagged Divisions

Materials

both the student (and instructor) would have liked to have more time to complete theproject, that is, get that ‘second try or test’ in to answer questions or concerns learned in the firstround of ‘evaluation and testing’. However, with a 15-week project and graduation imminent,choices were made to get the ‘best’ results with the scope of this design project and 3-creditcapstone course. So reflecting on the three parts of this project, i.e., the materials selection,fabrication and testing, the student experience incorporated previous engineering knowledgefrom courses, practical hands-on experience, and moved into the realm of independent life-longlearning needed throughout an engineering career. The advisor also hopes this example can beused to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University; Robin R. Hammond, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

turnout ofmore than 610 engineering freshmen which was a good compromise between our two fears: thatvery few students would attend or that all 1,137 of our freshmen would show and overwhelmboth our facility and our industry partners.In reflecting on the inaugural Freshman Career Exploration Evening, it occurred to us that theevent seemed to have taken place in a vacuum with little actual and deliberate ties to otherlearning and developmental experiences that our engineering freshmen encounter. With this inmind while preparing for the 2011 event, the ASU Engineering Career Center developed amultifaceted freshman career exploration curriculum that plugged into the engineering successcourses starting that fall. The Freshman Career Exploration

Conference Session

FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Esmaeili, University of Dayton; Ali Eydgahi, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

exiting problems,and work in a team [1, 2, 7]. It has been reported that students’ retention of the information willnot be gained only by receiving it verbally or visually. It rather needs to be utilized towardproblem solving [2, 8-10]. Page 23.264.2Active learning has been defined [6] as the process of having students engaged in some activitiesthat forces them to reflect upon ideas and how they are using those ideas. This requires studentsto regularly assess their own degree of understanding and skill at handling concepts or problemsfor attainment of knowledge by participating in project activities in a particular discipline. Inanother words, the

Conference Session

Basic Concepts in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leo E. Hanifin, University of Detroit Mercy; Ross A. Lee, Villanova University; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Kenneth F Bloemer, University of Dayton; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

InnovationIn addition to our discussion of these four factors’ impact on corporate innovation, the secondmajor element of each corporate visit was each industrial partner’s recommendations ofcompetencies, mindsets and knowledge for future engineering innovators, especially those notprovided by today’s engineering education. Both corporate innovation leaders and recentengineering graduates provided over 160 recommendations. The second part of the paperpresents a summary of their answers and reflections of the authors in the section title “The Voiceof Corporate Innovation Leaders.” Page 23.17.4 The Culture of

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kris Wood; John Wood; Daniel Jensen

(dissection, reverse engineering, case studies) Information 4 1 What Why? If? Reflective Active Observation Process Information (discussions, journals, perturbations, Experimentation 3

Conference Session

Undergraduate Retention Activities

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rose Marra; Barbara Bogue

way the director participants dotheir jobs are so well integrated that they will remain post funding. Our plans for disseminationand institutionalization include ongoing support systems that will enable both the initial directorparticipants as well as new ones to adopt and effectively use the AWE assessment tools, and tocollaborate with each other based on their results.Bibliography 1. Bogue, B., & Marra, R. (2001). Informal Survey of WIE Directors. University Park, PA: Penn State University. 2. Bogue, B., & Marra, R. (2001-03). Reflections: Annual Surveys of AWE Partners. University Park, PA: Penn State University. 3. Brawner, Catherine, Robert C. Serow. “Growing Pains: An Evaluation of the SUCCEED

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Maxwell; Frank Pietryga; John Stratton; Ilya Grinberg

Page 10.727.6the previous section. This process reflects actual engineering procedures and operations found in design andoperations of electric power systems. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society of Engineering EducationRequirements or criteria must be measurable, should be monitored throughout further steps of analysis, and could beoptimized. Besides technical and economical requirements found in any engineering system the criteria specified inABET Criterion 2 for program outcomes are also utilized.With topical outlines known it is possible to propose an advanced curriculum based on interrelations between topicsof

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ana Kennedy; David Ollis

Spanish. Thus they furthered their knowledge of device, language, andculture. In doing so they derived all the benefits of the original course and alsoexpanded their Spanish engineering vocabulary and develop their technical presentationskills in a language that is in fast becoming a necessity in our global communityScience, technology, society projects All students completed two science, technology, and society projects. Workingin teams of three and imitating the work in the device dissection laboratory, they studiedan artifact of the Hispanic world. Their task was to research and describe the historicalsignificance and engineering importance of the artifact and then to explain how theartifact reflects the culture which produced it. The

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Electrical ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ken Burbank

when triggered by the microcontroller. Thetime to echo reception is recorded by the microcontroller. The digital event time is thencompared to a setpoint, and the result of the comparison controls the vibration motors. Theflowchart for this control software is shown in Figure 2. The four sensors are pulsed at 5 Hz. The digital event time is related to the distance from the sensor to an object; closer objects reflect the sound waves back to the sensor quicker than far

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Through Outreach

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Liou

Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education” Figure 4 – Laser Aided Manufacturing Figure 5 – Composites Manufacturing Lab Processes Lab Figure 6 – Integrated Systems Facility Figure 7 – Water-jet cut Millenium Arch Lab in Rock Mechanics Research Center Figure 8 – Virtual Reality LabTours of Brewer Science and Briggs & Stratton as shown in Figure 9 gave participantssome idea of the applications of the subjects discussed earlier in the week. BrewerScience as shown in Figure 10 is a manufacturer of anti-reflective coatings for thesemiconductor industry. The Rolla Briggs & Stratton plant is a manufacturer of

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Houdeshell

and do learners receive corrective feedback on their performance? • Are learners able to access context help or guidance when having difficulty with the materials?Integration • Does the IU provide techniques that encourage the learner to integrate (transfer) the new knowledge or skill? • Does the IU provide an opportunity for the learner to publicly demonstrate their new knowledge or skill? • Does the IU provide an opportunity for the learner to reflect-on, discuss, and defend his or her new knowledge or skill? • Does the IU provide an opportunity for the

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Diane Hickey; Raluca Rosca

and researching for supporting evidence, as well as by creating anetwork of peers and facilitating reflection upon teaching styles and methods. The first author ofthis paper had seen the presentation and was interested in the seeing the program happen at herhome institution, University of Florida (UF), if not in an organized manner than at least in asocial get-together form.University of Florida has an active Teaching Center that coordinates tutoring activities andprovides professional development for all graduate students teaching assistants on its 48 000students campus, as well as a University Center for Excellence in Teaching that supportsprofessional development of post-doctoral associates and faculty. Those two centers weredeveloped from