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Computer Based Grading and Learning Styles

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Clayton E Price, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Computers in Education

Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation, and Policy Development. “Evaluation of Evidence-Based Practices in Online Learning: A Meta-Analysis and Review of Online Learning Studies”, Washington, D.C., 2009 Page 23.268.1320. Wood, R.E. “Task Complexity: Definition of the Construct”, Organizational Behavior and Human Decision Processes, 37, 1986, pp. 60-82.21. Cernusca, D. and Carroll, D. “Integrating Online Instructional Tools in a Large Engineering Course: An Exploratory Study”. The 2008 ASEE Midwest Section Annual Meeting, Session 202 – Novel Classroom Practices - Online, Tulsa: OK.22. Boston, W.E

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Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

: Peppers, Papers, Pueblos and Professors, June 24, 2001 - June 27, 2001. 2001. Albuquerque, NM, United states: American Society for Engineering Education.13. Koehn, E., Engineering experience and competitions implement ABET criteria. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 2006. 132(2): p. 138-144.14. Labossire, P. and L.A. Bisby, Lessons learned from a design competition for structural engineering students: The case of a pedestrian walkway at the universit de Sherbrooke. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 2010. 136(1): p. 48-56.15. Houston, B.L. Incorporating concrete canoe & steel bridge planning into a construction management course. in ASEE

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Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhang Fenzhi, Aalborg University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #7081Conflicts in learning: A critical analysis of problem based learning in relationto cultivating innovative engineersMs. Zhang Fenzhi, Aalborg University Fenzhi Zhang earned her BSc in Pedagogy from Henan Normal University in China. She continued her graduate studies in the area of higher education in Beijing Normal University for three years. She is currently working on a Ph.D project in Department of Planning in Aalborg University, Denmark. Her research interest is engineering education, innovation and conflicts management

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Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lynn Charles Rathbun, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, Cornell University

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International

1-5 1 = poor no 5 = superior/very yesWhile the survey results shown in Table 3 represent self-reported data, they do provideinsight into the quality of the technical program, the impact of the societal experience,and the impact the iWSG has had on participants several months after they took part inthe course. Under the technical portion, the topics and level of materials were deemedvery good but the students were not as positive about time for discussion. This wasclearly stated in their written comments that more time should be allowed for discussionwith their foreign participants. We have noted this for planning of future courses butalso see this as a positive point in that the students were eager to learn more from theirglobal

Conference Session

Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John G. Cherng P.E., University of Michigan-Dearborn; Ben Q. Li, University of Michigan, Dearborn; Narasimhamurthi Natarajan, University of Michigan, Dearborn

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Mechanical Engineering

numerous requests from members of theIndustrial Advisor Committee and senior executives of the local automotive industry to developa mechatronics course in order to meet the demands of the current engineering environment. Agraduate-level mechatronics course was developed in 2001. It was jointly taught by one facultyprofessor from the Mechanical Engineering Department and one faculty professor from theElectrical and Computer Science Engineering Department. Unfortunately, student feedback wasnot favorable and the course was never taught again.Since 2006, several visionary curriculum renovations were implemented; the creation of anundergraduate mechatronics course was one of the curriculum renovation plans. The course

Conference Session

FPD 6: Transitions and Student Success, Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

more disciplined.  Don't judge me.  HW was not a priority to me in high school but college requires discipline and good study habits.  My study habits are completely different than high school.  I probably need to study more now that I am in college.  Forcing myself to study more than usual will be the hardest thing for me to adapt to engineering school.  I plan to improve my study/homework habits in college.  I’m a pretty lazy person when it comes to homework, but I do it if I need to.  I am well aware that my studying habits are going to have to change in order to be successful in engineering.  In high school I did not study much and still made good grades. I understand that in

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Preparation of Professional Engineers Outside of the USA. What are the Education, Experience, and Exam Requirements?

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert T. Yeung, University of Hong Kong

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Civil Engineering

insights; whether he has been involved intraining others and his experience in a supervisory role. His broad appreciation of engineering ingeneral and the extent to which he strives to keep abreast in his own field are also relevant. Inconclusion, the candidate will be tested on his knowledge of engineering processes andmanagement, his appreciation of investigation, planning, design, construction, manufacturing,operation, maintenance, and research of engineering works.EssayThe essay writing is intended primarily to be a test for the candidate's knowledge and experiencein engineering practice and management, as well as the broader issues of the engineer incommunity. It would also demonstrate the candidate's ability to organize his thoughts and

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jacob Lee Finley; Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 23.465.17proposed experiments were discussed and a plan of implementation was developed. Regularmeetings on the design, manufacture, testing and analyzing the results stretched during the eightweeks period of this activity. The URF designed and built all the apparatus contained herein withcontinuous supersivion provided by his mentor.Design, manufacture and testing of these experimental apparatus were effective in educating theURF in several other ways as well. These activities helped him better understand the mechanicaldesign process as a whole and at the same time educated him about the way he can use severalmachine tools including milling machines and a lathe.As to the cost, the design and implementation of these instructional devices

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Assessment of Student Learning 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Cental Connecticut State University; Steven Joseph Kirstukas, Central Connecticut State University

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Educational Research and Methods

response of a student in Engineering Dynamics about the definition of lifelonglearning and the research experience:“To me, lifelong learning is a skill, an acquired ability for one to continue their education in non-academic environments. ……. I knew that there were online journals available to the CCSUstudents from the FYE program, but since it wasn't a requirement for any assignment, I neverutilized it. I’m happy now that I did because some of the information is of high quality andexactly what I was looking for. For example, trying to Google-search about bungee cordsproduced ……... All in all, now that I know how to and where to find new information, I plan touse it for the future, starting with a Matlab vision project, and even for fun when I

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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghulam H. Bham, University of Alaska, Anchorage; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Civil Engineering

Technical Council Committee 2-32. “Attracting Students to a Professional Career in Transportation Engineering.” ITE Journal, 60(1), 1990, pp. 42-48.11. Handy, S., Weston. L., Song, J., and Lane, D. “Education of Transportation Planning Professionals”. Transportation Research Record, 1812, 2002, pp. 151-160.12. Luna, R., Hall, R., Hilgers, M., Bham, G., Morris, C., and Morrison, G. “Introduction of GIS into Civil Engineering Curricula.” 2008 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Pittsburg, PA.13. Luna, R., Hall, R., Hilgers, M., and Ge, L. "A GIS Learning Tool for Civil Engineers", Intl. Journal of Engineering Education, (ISSN:0949-149X), 26(1), 2010, pp. 52-58.14. Learn Civil GIS, “Transportation.” (July 1

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New Course Development Concepts in ET

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R Porter, Texas A&M University; Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

ofthe course have been planned for the Spring 2013 semester including:  The reverse engineering of a single electromechanical commercial product that includes wired and wireless communications. In addition to serving as the project for laboratory, the chosen product will also serve as the target example for each of the topics presented in class.  Using a team-based methodology in the lab in order to more efficiently use student time and effort while highlighting the importance of good quality documentation and communication. This includes the opportunity for student teams to share their reverse engineering results, testing and data collection/analysis processes.  The

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Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Turton P.E., West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

formal course evaluationprocess) was very positive. Some comments were; “Project was a lot of work,” “I learned a lotfrom this course,” “time really flew by in this class,” “this course should be mandatory for allChE students.”Instructor’s Impression about the Project and CourseFrom the author’s perspective, the course was a very good experience and one that I plan torepeat next year with an expanded but limited enrollment. There are some essential skills thatneed to be mastered prior to undertaking a course such as this one. First, a mastery or familiaritywith the software is essential. The dynamic simulator (Dynsim) used in this course is relativelystraightforward to learn and Invensys’s university helpline was very accommodating inanswering

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Tech Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Ocean and Marine

; 2. The experimental measurements, data acquisition and analysis; andThe use of an energy harvesting circuitry to charge a battery and a super-capacitor bank 3. Energy Harvesting Systems for Costal MonitoringThis project is an underway project for MET 421/422/423 (Senior Project Design), preformed bya team of four students, two electrical and two mechanical seniors. MET 421/422/423 is asequence of three-quarter capstone project design courses required for all the BSET majors. Thecourse focuses on planning, development, and implementation of an engineering design project,which includes formal report writing, project documentation, group presentations, and projectdemonstrations. The goal of these courses is to demonstrate the ability to

Conference Session

FPD 4: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part I: Multimedia, Large Classes, and TAs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

where graduate TAs (GTAs) dutiesentail leading laboratory and discussion sessions.2,3 Formal training for TAs, provided at theuniversity level, department level, and course level4, often focuses on the basics and mechanicsof being a TA. The most basic training for new TAs includes topics such as TA responsibilitiesand grading (e.g. homework and exam). More advanced, yet still introductory, TA trainingtopics include knowing students, lecture techniques, leading discussions, classroommanagement, creating optimal learning environments, academic integrity, class planning andinstructor evaluations.5,6 Opportunities for in-depth development of TAs pedagogical skills arelimited, and the prevalence of optional versus mandatory training leaves many TAs

Conference Session

Minority Student Success

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, Ohio State University; Leroy L. Long III, Ohio State University; Joseph A Kitchen, Ohio State University; Michael Steven Williams, Ohio State University; Meg E. Stentz, Ohio State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Teaching Associate with the First-Year Engineering Program and continues to work on research projects in the Movement Lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. He is also currently the Vice President of the OSU American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE) Student Chapter. His research interests include diversity, inclusion, retention and success with a particular focus on students in STEM fields.Mr. Joseph A Kitchen, Ohio State University An Ohio native, Joseph ”Joey” Kitchen earned a bachelor’s degree in Psychology (minor in International Studies) as well as a master’s degree in City and Regional Planning from Ohio State University. He is now a doctoral student in the Higher Education and Student Affairs

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Ornelas Jr., Arizona State University; John Sadauskas, Arizona State University; Sandra Houston, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye Ph.D., Arizona State University; Eddy Ramirez; Claudia E. Zapata, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

2. that the material can be used at institutions across the country. This isespecially challenging considering that Soil Mechanics curricula differ to some significant extentacross the country, and the world for that matter. We plan to suggest what the best soilcharacteristics are for the laboratory testing module, with an emphasis on obtaining data over awide range in suction within a reasonable period of time. For instance, to address challenge 2,coauthor Eddy Ramirez conducted tests on soil samples to determine what the optimal soilcharacteristics are for conducting Tempe cell tests in the laboratory. With this information wecan suggest the best soil for testing to gain the desired results in a reasonable amount of time. Aseducation

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New Trends in ECE Education II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Askia Hill, Purdue University; Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

learning styles have been discussed for centuries, the development of models hasbeen a focus of educational psychologist for the past 50 years[27]. As time has progressed,learning style models have ventured out of psychology and into various fields includingengineering. In planning the study, we examined two learning models that have been used in alot of engineering research. Page 23.165.4A. Myers-Briggs Psychological Types The Myers-Briggs Psychological Types are a model of psychological types developed byDr. Katherine Briggs and Dr. Isabel Briggs Myers[28]. They derived their model from a theoryof psychological types created by Dr. C.G. Jung

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn A. Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

addition andincrease seating capacity to 72,500.41 On the morning of February 25, a workman noticed abuckle in one of the 28-inch diameter supports for the cantilevered roof. Two hours later, the firsttwo sections of a planned nine-section addition came tumbling down, with an ear-splitting roar. Page 23.196.6In a mere 12 seconds, the new grandstand resembled, as one reporter noted, “a fallen gianterector set.”42University of Washington Athletic Director Mike Lude watched awe-struck from his office as theevent unfolded during a regularly scheduled staff meeting: “it’s kind of like having a newoffspring and having something happen to it . . . . It

Conference Session

Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; Miriam Regina Simon, Ohio State University

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International

engineering in the first-year course sequences.4) Consistent with the College’s strategic plan, establish a College of Engineering GlobalizationStudies Office with specific responsibilities and funding for study abroad opportunities andcoordination of curriculum globalization activities within the curriculum.Bibliography[1] K. Hovland, "Global Learning: What Is It? Who is Responsible for It?," Association of American Colleges and Universities, pp. 4-7, 2009.[2] G. L. Downey, J. C. Lucena, B. M. Moskal, R. Parkhurst, T. Bigley, C. Hays, K. B. Jesiek, L. Kelly, J. Miller, S. Ruff, J. Lehr and N. Amy, "The Globally Competent Engineer: Working Effectively with People Who Define Problems Differently," Journal of Engineering Education, pp

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ERM Potpourri

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Mehmet Ayar, TUBITAK; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

helpincrease the reliability and the validity of the study’s instrumentation.We welcomed the administrative differences among the professors in different campuses. Ourlearning scientists did not restrict the professors’ teaching style or their questionnaireadministration techniques. Other than the IRB requirements, we let the professors practice theirown style in their classrooms. Fortunately, we have planned collecting both control andexperimental student data from each participating institution that will allow us to identify thecampus differences (using the institutions as co-variance) and control if marginal differences areobserved.Mutual Engagement and Evolved GoalsEach professor sustained participation in this study through weekly meetings in the

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

study is thenoting of an absence of other studies with this cross-sectional focus. Relatively few studiesanalyzing the efforts of multiple centers of innovation, the exceptions was the relativelywidespread analyses of university contributors to regional innovation systems, were found. Incontrast, most of the identified reports were planning documents for a single center or casestudies/descriptions of a single center’s activity.Recommendations The primary recommendation advanced by the researchers is that more attention be paidto establish centers that focus on the process of innovation. We need to know more about howpeople go about coming up with an innovation5,10,11. What pattern recognition occurs? How doescognitive science inform us

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Kalynda Chivon Smith, Howard University; Dawn G. Williams, Howard University; Leonard B. Bliss, Florida International University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 23.510.7Table 2. Survey Factors and Statements Survey Factors and Statements Factor Survey Statement Engineering I intend to major in an engineering field. Identity I plan to remain enrolled in an engineering major over the next semester. I think that earning a bachelor’s degree in engineering is a realistic goal for me. I am fully committed to getting my college degree in engineering.Interactions Since coming to the College of Engineering I have developed close personalwith Faculty relationships with other students.and Peers The student friendships I have developed at the College of Engineering have

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Viviana I. Cesani, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

. Viviana Cesani is a professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez (UPRM). She completed her Ph.D. degree in Manufacturing and Production Systems at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in 1998. Her areas of interest in teaching and research include production plan- ning and control, supply chain management, engineering economy, project management, and engineering education. She is currently the department head of the IE department at UPRM. Dr. Cesani is a senior member of IIE, President of the UPRM-Delta Chapter of the International Organization for Women Ed- ucators, and member of the Professional College for Engineers and Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico. She was recognized as UPRM

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Educational Research and Methods

themeasurements throughout the longitudinal period because deviations or inconsistencies mayyield unsubstantiated conclusions.The response variable, also referred to as achievement in MBT studies, will vary widelydepending on the learning objectives of the exercise. Of course, the learning objectives must bemeasureable actions that students are able to perform as a result of the educational module. Forexample, in the author’s recent research the learning objective was for participants to be able toidentify the safety hazards in planned construction environments. Throughout the longitudinalexperiment, the assessment variable remained constant and standard; however, the context of theassignment or the problem to be solved must change. For example during

Conference Session

Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R Baker, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University

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Materials

Plan Miller Indices.Figure 5. Analytics for Arizona of views and minutes versus date for the Miller Indices video.While the previous YouTube video tutorial had little if any impact on student achievement, theEutectic Phase Diagram Calculation (Figure 6) and Microstructure Muddiest Point Tutorial Page 23.916.12videos had a dramatic effect on scores on Test #2 which was focused on phase diagramcalculations and microstructures. We will discuss only the video usage for the Calculations videosince the Microstructure video showed very similar features and trends. As can be seen belowthere is a significant spike on October 10, 2012 with 216 minutes and

Conference Session

"Modular" Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Justin William Atkinson

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Chemical Engineering

report on the results analyzed to date will begiven in the ASEE presentation. Because this is a within design study where half of the studentsget lecture and the other half an activity for one topic and the groups are switched for the anothertopic, we will have a head-to-head comparison between lecture and DLM activity for the samegroups of students taught in the two modes. We also plan for post DLM activity interviews thatwill be compared with those from the previous year to ascertain whether conceptual difficultiesshown to persist from a previous implementation with a lecture/ demonstration mode ofinstruction are substantially reduced. Based on the findings of this study, future work includesfurther development of DLM cartridge activities and

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Agnes Galambosi, UNCC; Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Systems Engineering

management, lean systems, decision analysis, designed experimentation, and systems design and optimization. His current research interests include on the education side development of simulations and cases for active learning, and on the model- ing side supply chains and logistics management, and production systems planning and optimization, and applications in different industries. Page 23.946.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Online Teaching Best Practices: Faculty PreferencesAbstractOnline education is a strategic initiative that has been applied for

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

experienced, full-time, tenure-track faculty and student enrollment is typically limited to about twenty students per class. Thecourse instructor is also the initial academic advisor for the students. The Preceptorial Programshould9: 1. Introduce the student to the intellectual resources of the University 2. Encourage the student to develop the inquiring habit of mind that is fundamental to higher education 3. Assist the student in planning a cohesive and productive program of study 4. Provide for early and continuing communication between the student and the advisor.The laboratory component of the course is based on the LEGO® MINDSTORMS® NXTsystem. Students work on a variety of design challenges, including a rubber band powered racer,a

Conference Session

Materials

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Payam Matin, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Yuanwei Jin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Mechanical Engineering

strain gauges on the bars, implementing National Instrument PXI data acquisition system and Labview software for data collection.8- The student had a chance to successfully test and validate the performance of the prototype fabricated.9- The student conducted high speed deformation experiments and collected valid experimental data.10- The student improved his oral communication skill by making weekly presentation to the audience of the senior design class and a faculty advisor.11- The student improved his written communication skill by documenting the design, design verification, prototype fabrication, testing and validation.12- The student had a chance to improve his project management skills by setting up project plan, time

Conference Session

A Challenge to Engineering Educators

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa DuPree McNair, Virginia Tech; Wende Garrison, Virginia Tech

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

studentsplanning to join the faculty should begin learning about each of these elements of the academicprofession”3, p. v.This problem has also been noted in engineering education: many graduate programs focus onspecializing in a research area, often at the expense of training future educators for teaching. AsJamieson and Lohmann assert in their 2009 ASEE report, Creating a Culture for Scholarly andSystematic Innovation in Engineering Education, “we must strengthen career-long professionaldevelopment in teaching and learning, starting with the doctoral programs that produce mostengineering faculty”4, p. 1. Even graduate students who plan for industry, government or non-profit careers should possess the skills of “knowing how to explain difficult concepts