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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil Cox, Gaston College; Mary Beth Ross, Gaston College; Phyllis EssexFraser, Gaston College

Mary Beth Ross earned a Ph.D. in English from Syracuse University and undertook post-doctoral work in linguistics at University College London. She has over twenty years experience in higher education as a classroom teacher and curriculum developer (Syracuse University, S.U.N.Y Utica/Rome, The Women’s Writer’s Center, and Philander Smith College). Currently serving as the director of grants and special projects at Gaston College, she previously spent nearly a decade with The National Faculty, planning and implementing K-12 teacher summer workshops like this one from Alaska and Hawaii to Louisiana and Arkansas. This was the first time she was involved with one that included students. She is

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey; Shou Rei Chang, The College of New Jersey

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

state ofstress for comparison purposes. Obtaining meaningful strain levels, and at the same timeavoiding damage due to permanent set of the precious gauged specimens is always a challenge.To control this catch 22 situation, a backward analysis has been conducted to prescribe theallowable range of loads. The students must develop the mathematical model for predicting thelevels of strain and stress in the two beams and manually calculate the expected levels of strainand stress. Modeling of the two different beams in ANSYS and comparison of the behavior of thebeams may be added as an optional integral part of the project. This experiment vividlyillustrates the advantages of the tapered beams over the prismatic ones. Students however, mustcomment

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Derek Ogle, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Megan Svarczkopf, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, yet it was cumbersome to sort through, select the ones that best fit,and gain an understanding of how they actually worked. In order to provide depth to theresearch project, several methods were eventually adopted, in keeping with the triangulationmethod of research (e.g., Berg 5, Thyer 6) or multiple operationalism (Krippendorf 7). Oneexample of this technique used in the architectural field is noted by Dana Cuff 8 ( p. 6), who, inher research with architectural firms, used a variety of methods - case study, interviews,ethnography - to achieve what she terms “thick description”. The use of ethnographic techniques are not uncommon to architectural research (design),and Cuff’s work stands out amongst others that have been directed at

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

3 CET 339 Computer System Administration 3 CET 346 Signals and Systems 3 CET 349 Networking Devices 3 CET 366 Fundamentals of Logic Design 3 CET 449 Advanced Networking 3 CET 453 Microcomputers 3 CET 498 Senior Project 3

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

in context (EIC), through a semester long project. EIC emphasizes the “applicationof the engineering problem-solving method to a current challenge or opportunity, coupled withmore focused consideration of problem identification and definition and the potential impact of asolution.” The EIC class replaced a traditional class based on the engineering science model,which focuses on the classroom presentation of technical knowledge and skills out of the contextin which they are applied. Students taking this class provided a higher overall course rating andexhibited a slightly higher retention rate than previous students under a more traditional format13.First year experiential learning courses should address the various disciplines in an effort

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Liaw, City College of the City University of New York; Ioana Voiculescu, City College of the City University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

materials, and (2) improving engineering education through innovative teaching and research techniques, with emphasis on attracting under-represented minorities and women. Through years he has published more than 70 refereed papers with funding support from NSF, NASA, ARPA, AFOSR, ARO, U.S. Army TACOM-TARDEC and ARDEC-Picatinny Arsenal, AT&T, Digital Equipment Corporation, Alliant Techsystems, Frontier Performance Polymers, NYS GRI and PSC CUNY. In addition to being active in research, he had also served as the ECSEL Project Director at CCNY in 1993-2001. The main charge of the NSF-funded ECSEL Coalition is to improve undergraduate engineering education through design across the

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

-time review and supplemental instructional support, theindustrial engineering department embarked on a long term project to provide online self-correcting modules in the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, economic valuation, andmanagement science tools. This paper discusses a strategy for designing web-based tutorialsthat can help provide an element of scaffolding necessary for a developmental approach whilesimultaneously addressing alternative learning styles. Tutorial examples along with preliminaryassessment results are provided.IntroductionCalls for greater accountability in higher education are more strident than ever. Although statedin a variety of formats, these calls may almost always be couched within two distinct butoverlapping

Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Shaykhian, NASA; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-456: IMPROVING PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGHADAPTING PROGRAMMING TOOLSLinda Shaykhian, NASA Linda H. Shaykhian Linda Shaykhian is a computer engineer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Kennedy Space Center (KSC). She is currently co-lead of the Information Architecture team for the Constellation Program’s Launch Site Command and Control System Proof of Concept project. She was lead of the Core Technical Capability Laboratory Management System project, which is currently used for resource management and funding of KSC Core Technical Capability laboratories. She was the Software Design Lead and Software Integrated Product Team Lead for the Hazardous Warning

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ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

iscampus- or curriculum-based assessment. This paper does not address program educationalobjectives, which describe career and professional accomplishments of program alumni. Theformer usually requires different evaluation and assessment tools than the latter; although, someoverlap does exist. In addition, we will also refer to course objectives, which are not to beconfused with program educational objectives. Therefore, given this context and the imminent importance of using direct assessmentmethods, this paper provides a review of direct assessment measures. These methods include,but are not limited to, instructor end-of-course assessments, use of targeted assignments(assigned problems, exam questions, projects), capstone examinations

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2007 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Wolf-Dieter Otte

approach students get aprogramming project assigned. They acquire the knowledge to do the project by self-study.During a lab class they present their project to the other students, discussing their programdesign, the difficulties they ran into and finally demonstrate the product, i.e. the compiledprogram.Assessment and retentionOn the surface, assessment doesn't seem to be all that different from a traditional class. There arebasically three parts that can be assessed: presentations, exams/quizzes and programming “Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Annual Conference Copyright © 2007, American Society for Engineering

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Waleed K. Al-Assadi; Mandar V. Joshi; Sagar R. Gosavi; Daryl Beetner

ideally suited for student design projects in the coursework. Students can create theirdesigns using schematic capture or HDL synthesis and download them to the FPGA for real timehardware verification. The complexity of the designs can vary from simple gate-levelcombinational circuits (that the students create in “introduction to computer engineering” course)to highly structured microcontroller based embedded applications. This paper addresses the issues of design considerations for efficient resource allocation forFPGA demo-board based digital design laboratories. The paper is organized as follows; section 2introduces the hardware and software interface features of Altera DE-2 board. Section 3 givesdetails of incorporating Altera DE-2 into

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

implemented in the classroom.This paper will present a survey and analysis of data collected from graduate and undergraduatestudents via the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) online membership portal. TheNSBE membership includes approximately 10,000 collegiate students, 3,500 pre-collegestudents and 4,500 technical professionals. The large number and diverse set of students whoaccess NSBE Online (NOL) provides an opportunity to gain insight into the preferences of theAfrican American engineering student. The survey contained ten (10) questions concerning thestudents’ learning preferences and classroom techniques such as team projects, pop quizzes,individual questioning, and active learning activities.The data collected from this body of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrance Boult, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Jeremy Haefner, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

- Page 12.306.3 English speaking country. A one-semester study abroad will be facilitated and strongly encouraged. While abroad, involvements in the Innovation team projects will be “virtual”, but will be required. The Creative Communication Core (for any BI major) will provide coverage of a variety of communication mechanisms including both traditional (e.g., oral communication) and non-traditional (e.g., visual arts) communication approaches.1.1 Why innovation?In its report, Innovate America, the National Innovation Initiative (NII) calls for an "innovationinfrastructure" as the foundation for the nation’s future

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Frances Stewart; Malgorzata Zywno, Ryerson University

technology-focused andhumanities programs), instructional strategies, and learning outcomes (i.e. academic success,their sense of personal fulfillment in the program and their perceptions of instructional methods),b) analyze correlations between the model variables and outcomes, and c) formulate somerecommendations to improve the learning outcomes. Individual differences that will beconsidered are students’ learning styles, emotional competency as they progress through theirfour-year programs, and their response to instructional delivery methods. The project will alsoinclude development and testing of some assessment tools. The study will follow a cohort ofstudents through their undergraduate education at the authors’ home university from their

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Mary Graham, Clarkson University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2007-1069: DEVELOPING AN ENERGY LITERACY SCALEJan DeWaters, Clarkson University Jan DeWaters, PE is currently pursuing a PhD degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at Clarkson University, with a focus on energy and environmental education. She has several years of experience as the curriculum coordinator for Clarkson's Project-Based Learning Partnership Program and is director of the Partners in Engineering Program that provides mentoring and engineering activities for eighth grade girls.Susan Powers, Clarkson University Susan E. Powers, PhD, PE is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Associate Dean in Engineering for Research and Graduate studies at Clarkson

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

curricula. Next year, for example, a modified version ofthe course sequence will be taught through the English Department at Penn State. Page 12.1209.2* This work is supported by the National Science Foundation: NSF Project 0341171.Introduction The Boyer Commission Report has urged universities to “make research-based learningthe standard” for the education of undergraduates.1 Also calling for more research byundergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the National ScienceFoundation,2 the American Association for the Advancement of Science,3 and the NationalResearch Council.4 Participation in research not only

Conference Session

Digital and Embedded System Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler; Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

investigator for the “Back-To-Basics” project aimed at engineering student retention.Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler NIKHIL SATYALA received the Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India in 2004. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree at the University of Texas at Tyler, while working as a research assistant. His research interests include embedded systems, dual-core processor architectures and microprocessors. Page 12.152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Virtual Machine

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FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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First-Year Programs

activated on the condition that theyattempt to attain calculus placement prior to matriculation. We present data that demonstratemoderate effectiveness of these methods in fostering diversity among our scholars andreasonably encouraging retention and estimated graduation rates. We discuss areas ofimprovement for future program years, such as forging new partnerships with local Project LeadThe Way high schools to recruit higher numbers of females and minorities, and developing newmentoring opportunities to reduce attrition, especially among underrepresented minoritystudents.1. IntroductionThe Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) Program wasauthorized by Congress as part of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Act

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College; William Kelly, Catholic University of America; Manoj Jha, Morgan State University; Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering

that support and sustain human development.It goes without saying that the actual life of an engineered work may extend well beyond the de-sign life; and the actual nature of the outcomes, more comprehensive that initially intended. Sus-tainable engineering must consider this longer and wider framework in evaluating actions.Individual projects make separate claims on the collective future but they cannot be considered inisolation. A commitment to sustainable engineering implies a commitment across the professionto the resolution of the cumulative effects of individual projects. In an era of rapid global expan-sion of civil works, ignoring their cumulative effects can lead to overall failure.The Body of KnowledgeASCE has defined the competence

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Micheal Dreznes, International Road Federation; James Ekberg, University of Florida

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International

, Gandolfo was askedby the American States Organization to serve as Technical Consultant of the PermanentSecretariat of the Pan-American Highway Congresses.In his private practice, he has participated in several studies, designs, and projects for highwaysand urban roads, as well as the area of road safety. These studies included a document that is Page 12.1464.10very important to the economic development of Peru titled, “The Integral Study of HighwayTraffic in Peru in the year 2000.” Gandolfo coordinated the management of consulting servicesfor the Ilo – Desaguadero Highway, which serves as the international connection between Peruand Bolivia. The

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Jacob Tsao, San Jose State University

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International

subsequent programs.For instance, the lecture on Chinese culture was replaced by country profiles on China andTaiwan along with the political, economical, and educational systems of these two countries. Anelectrical engineering professor who had extensive business experience taught value creation ofinnovation in the IT industry. A business professor led the discussion on the ethical aspect ofglobal corporations along with information about the United Nations initiative in encouragingglobal corporations to be socially responsible around the globe.Study program themes were expanded to include issues on energy and the environment with theresult that students studied various research projects funded by the National Science Foundation,Transportation

Conference Session

The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Medoff, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2438: IMPACT OF A GK-12 PROGRAM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OFUNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSJamie Medoff, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Mrs. Jamie Gurganus is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC. As an undergraduate student, she was involved in the UMBC TEPP program. Currently, Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Project Lead the Way and develops curriculum for K-12 engineering education.Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County ANNE M. SPENCE is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMBC and holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. During her ten years as an engineering educator, she has developed curricula

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard Evans, National University; John Bugado, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; Albert Cruz, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

student programs. He has published and presented widely in areas of surface science, electronic materials and processes, project management, and industry/university relations. He holds 4 patents and has received awards for excellence in technical innovation (IBM), technical authorship (IBM), teaching (University of Colorado), and scholarship (National Science Foundation).John Bugado, National University John Bugado has a MBA Degree from San Diego State University with a specialization in Technology Management, and a BS Degree in Mathematics with a minor in Electrical Engineering from Oregon State University. John is currently enjoying his 20th year at NU, the last 6 years as a

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University; John Wise, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Bilen, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

. Students oneach team worked together for two design projects throughout the semester. Each student ingroup 2 was given a TPC to use during the first half of the semester and each student in group 1was given a TPC to use during the second half of the semester. However, the students were notspecifically encouraged to communicate using the TPC other than they would normally do with acomputer/laptop. This course is an introduction to engineering design for all engineering majorswhere students learn about the engineering design process, participate in group design projects,and practice design communication skills through graphical, verbal, and written means. In thiscourse, the conceptual design phase was taught in the following manner:The students were

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

OutcomesEach student will be able to identify i(0) Lecture, visit Laboratoryand use sources of information. to the library assignment, design projectThe student will be introduced to the a(*), b(0), Lecture, in Student assessment,product development process, which c(*), d(*), class instructorincludes: sources of information, needs e(*), f(0), g(*) examples, assessment, gradedidentification, project definition and discussion homework, quizzes,planning, objective trees, Quality session design

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-1744: ARE FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS ABLE TO THINKAND WRITE CRITICALLY?Karen High, Oklahoma State University KAREN HIGH earned her B.S. from the University of Michigan in 1985 and her M.S. in 1988 and Ph.D. in 1991 from the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. High is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University where she has been since 1991. Her main research interests are Sustainable Process Design, Industrial Catalysis, and Multicriteria Decision Making. Other scholarly activities include enhancing creativity in engineering practice and teaching science to education professionals. Dr. High is a trainer for Project Lead the Way pre

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education-HDL

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Gribschaw, D/EECS, USMA; Paul Patterson, D/EECS, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

classroomassessment research project. As we looked at course assessment in our digital logic and Page 12.169.2computer architecture courses, we identified issues with students spending an inordinate amountof time learning the software and not using the CAD/E tools to reinforce the principles orpurpose of the assignments. We have used and are continuing to use multiple assessment toolsto evaluate the student’s knowledge and performance and will address some of the techniqueswithin this paper. We can apply the lessons learned from various assessment techniques to improve bothformal and informal instruction. We refer to formal instruction as dedicated

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Farrow, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Manufacturing

, because that is an effective learning mechanism formany students, not just the ones who would prefer it.Q5.) Would you like to have had a semester project, working in groups of two or three students? Page 12.511.11Nine responses (39%) were in favor of small group semester projects, while 11 (48%) were notin favor. Three (13%) were not sure about projects. That these responses were notincontrovertibly against semester projects came as a pleasant surprise to the author/instructor.Q6.) Was the textbook overall a good resource (organization, clarity, illustrations)?Fourteen of the responses (61%) indicated a favorable impression of the

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II: Practical Perspectives on Teaching and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luke Niiler; David Beams

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

project gave us a clearerview of why this might be so: first-year students clearly did not understand writing as relevant totheir work as engineers. This understanding was shown to have been augmented somewhat inthe second year of the EWI, when we found that the sophomore-level students surveyed hadbecome increasingly aware of writing not only as a means of transcribing data but also as anintegral factor in learning course material. In their presentation to this meeting in 2006, weunderscored Norback’s belief that because these students are becoming members of “discoursecommunities,” or groups of researchers and practitioners sharing a common language ofexpertise, they should be provided “ample opportunities for ‘situated learning’ within

Conference Session

Liberal Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston; Curtis Johnson, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

boards. The designers of the course experimented withthe addition of virtual components. Hence a pilot project was initiated to create a virtualenvironment within which students could access and interact with the course content. A virtualcampus environment was created with buildings, trees, birds, walking paths, grass, and othercampus-like attributes. Students represent themselves with an avatar and are free to enter abuilding related to a specific course module and select and enter doors labeled for interactiveactivities. Upon entering, they engage in the selected activity. At that point use of the technologyhas led them to an experience with the social science content. Technical fluency and a betterunderstanding of society are outcomes that