Conference Session

CoNECD Session : Day 1 Slot 4 Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 CoNECD

Authors

Yousef Jalali, Virginia Tech ; Christian Matheis, Guilford College; Christine Tysor, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #28454Sustaining Faculty Collaboration: An Exploratory Process-Based Study ofResearch Collaboration Across UniversitiesMr. Yousef Jalali, Virginia Tech Yousef Jalali is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He re- ceived a B.S. and M.S. in Chemical Engineering and M.Eng. in Energy Systems Engineering. His research interests include interaction between critical thinking, imagination, and ethical reasoning, interpersonal and interinstitutional collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion, systems thinking, and chemical en- gineering learning systems. Yousef taught

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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Materials

Paper ID #14943Effect of Contextualization of Content and Concepts on Students’ CourseRelevance and Value in Introductory Materials ClassesProf. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept

Conference Session

Practical Teaching

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan; Henry Griffith, Wright State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #7515A Novel Approach for Sustainable Product Development EducationMr. Lam F. Wong, Cuyahoga Community College, Metropolitan Lam Wong joined Cuyahoga Community College in 2012 as the Associate Dean of Engineering and Engi- neering Technology. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, a Master of Science degree in Mechanical and Aerospace Science from the University of Rochester, and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the National Technological University. He has taught courses in engineering technology, operations management, and

Conference Session

ET Curriculum & Design Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Bilodeau

Session A Novel Student Laboratory on Electromagnetic Induction, Magnetic Field Measurements and Shielding T.Bilodeau, D. Hartle , R. Jennings, and T.Dawley Electrical Engineering Technology Department 120 Nevaldine Hall State University of New York at Canton Canton, NY 13617Abstract This paper describes a novel laboratory procedure ( referred to as the MagneticField Effects Laboratory, or MaFEL ) that enables Electrical Engineering Technologystudents to gain insight

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Solt Michael; Malu Roldan; Burton Dean; Asbjorn Osland

entitled “Lessons learned in first business plan competition at San Jose StateUniversity” (by Dean, B., Osland, A. & Solt, M.) that has been accepted for a special issue of the InternationalJournal of Engineering Education entitled “The Entrepreneurial Engineer: Educating Tomorrow’s Innovator,” editedby John Feland.5 Legare, T. “How Hewlett-Packard Used Virtual Cross-Functional Teams to Deliver Healthcare IndustrySolutions” Journal of Organizaional Excellence, Autumn 2001; DeSanctis, G, Wright, M, and Jiang, L. “Building aGlobal Learning Community” Communications of the ACM, December 2001; Kock, N. “Managing with Web-basedIT in mind” Communications of the ACM, May 2002; Clark, M., Amudson, S. and Candy, R. “Cross-FunctionalTeam Decision-Making

Conference Session

Successful Entrepreneurship Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Wierman; Marybeth Camerer

entrepreneurial-minded,” Baltimore BusinessJournal, February 7-13, 1997.2 “Johns Hopkins begins new business minor for engineers,” Quick’s Professional Journal, The EngineeringSociety of Baltimore, Inc., Vol. 3, No. 9, September 1996.3 “Hopkins, UMBC team wins Greater Baltimore Technology Council business plan competition,” BaltimoreBusiness Journal, May 6, 2002, (http://baltimore.bizjournals.com/baltimore/stories/2002/05/06/daily13.html)4 “Hopkins strengthens effort to earn from faculty discoveries,” Baltimore Sun, January 9, 2003.JOHN C. WIERMAN received a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Washington in 1976. He is aProfessor of Mathematical Sciences at The Johns Hopkins University, where he served as Department Chair from1988 to 2000

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine E. Winters, Virginia Tech; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Student

, participants were asked to describe a situation when they had to make a decision duringa class session. This section of the interview was adapted from a protocol for exploring decisionmaking in engineering faculty developed by the Center for the Advancement of EngineeringEducation 22, 23. Participants were prompted to provide a rich description of their decision-making processes using the following questions:  Can you please describe a recent in-class situation in which you were faced with decision making?  What types of alternative decisions went through your mind when you were in this situation?  Can you tell me about the important factors that you have considered in making this decision?  Can you talk about the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk, Texas A&M University; Joshua Johnson, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

AC 2012-3927: ASSESSING AN ADAPTIVE EXPERTISE INSTRUMENTIN COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN (CAD) COURSES AT TWO CAMPUSESDr. Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University Michael D. Johnson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. Prior to joining the faculty at Texas A&M, he was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minn. He received his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University and his M.S. and Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Johnson’s research focuses on design tools; specifically, the cost modeling and analysis of product development and

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2 - Faculty Development

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Prasad Edamana, Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT M), India; Ajit Kumar Kolar, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Pramod S. Mehta, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Sujatha Srinivasan, Indian Institute of Technology Madras; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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Track 3 - Faculty Development

al., A systematic review of faculty development initiatives designed to improve teaching effectiveness in medical education: BEME Guide No. 8. Medical Teacher, 2006. 28(6): p. 497-526.11. Brent, R., et al., Engineering faculty development: A multicoalition perspective, in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition. 2000, ASEE: St. Louis, MO.12. Neumann, R., Disciplinary differences and university teaching. Studies in Higher Education, 2001. 26(2): p. 135-146.13. Bates, A.W., Technology, e-learning and distance education. second ed. 2005, New York, NY: Routledge.14. National Research Council, How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. 1999, Washington, DC: National Academy Press.15. Ambrose, S.A

Conference Session

Technical Session 3d

Collection

2017 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

Tagged Topics

Pacific Southwest Section

ofMercer University School of Engineering during the Summer Semester of 2015.References[1] Fedorov, A. (2009, April 4). Rapid Prototyping versus Traditional Development | Fresh Tilled Soil. Retrieved July 21, 2015.[2] Gibson, I., & Rosen, D. (2010). Additive manufacturingtechnologies rapid prototyping to direct digital manufacturing. New York: Springer.[3] Platzer, W. (2009). Color atlas of human anatomy (6th rev. and enlarged ed.). Stuttgart: Thieme.[4] Heesterbeek, P. (2010). Mind the gaps!: Clinical and technical aspects of PCL-retaining total knee replacement with balanced gap technique. S.l.: Heesterbeek.[5] Abella et al. (1994) - Introduction to reverse engineering, chapter 1; Springer, pp 5.[6] Vinesh

Conference Session

Engaging the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew M. Barry, University of Pittsburgh; Samantha E. Wismer; Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh; Lee Allen Dosse, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Paper ID #34248Development of an Interactive Top Hat Textbook for Engaged LearningDr. Matthew M. Barry, University of PittsburghMiss Samantha E. WismerDr. Tony Lee Kerzmann, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Tony Kerzmann’s higher education background began with a Bachelor of Arts in Physics from Duquesne University, as well as a Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh. After graduation, Dr. Kerzmann began his career as an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at Robert Morris University which afforded him the opportunity to research, teach, and advise in numerous

Conference Session

LEAD Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Nagel, James Madison University; Kyle Gipson, James Madison University; Matthew Caulfield, James Madison University

Paper ID #38021Work in Progress: Exploring Different Models of MentorshipTowards Developing Evidence-based Mentorship ProgramsMatthew Lewis Caulfield Matthew Caulfield is an undergraduate student at James Madison University, majoring in Engineering with minors in honors, robotics, and physics. Matt is currently in the Engineering Leadership Program, and he runs the Engineering Learning and Wellness Center. Within the program Matt works as an undergraduate research assistant, and his research is focused on omni-directional mentorship. His research explores mentorship models to understand how individuals develop

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Dan DelVescovo, Oakland University; Darlene Groomes, Oakland University

Paper ID #38359Early lessons learned from pivoting an REU program to avirtual formatDan DelVescovo (Assistant Professor) Dr. Dan DelVescovo is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester Michigan. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Engine Research Center in 2016, and his teaching and research focus is in the areas of Internal Combustion Engines, Advanced Combustion, Thermodynamics, and Heat Transfer.Darlene Groomes Dr. Groomes is Professor and Chair of the Department of Human Development and Child Studies at Oakland University in Rochester

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan DelVescovo, Oakland University; Darlene Groomes, Oakland University; Bianca Bryant; Laila Guessous, Oakland University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #37785Board 278: Enriching the REU Experience through Student-Led OutreachActivitiesDan DelVescovo, Oakland University Assistant Professor of Mechanical EngineeringDarlene Groomes, Oakland UniversityBianca BryantLaila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is a professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on computational methods. She has been directing the NSF-funded AERIM REU program since 2006 and previously served as co-PI on the Oakland

Collection

2018 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Cassandra J Wright, University of Washington, Bothell; John William Bridge P.E., University of Washington, Bothell

Paper ID #242972018 ASEE Zone IV Conference: Boulder, Colorado Mar 25Case Study: Practical Introduction of a Materials Selection Software in aFundamentals of Materials Science CourseDr. Cassandra J Wright, University of Washington, Bothell Cassandra Wright is an assistant professor within the Division of Engineering and Mathematics in the School of STEM at University of Washington Bothell (UWB). She received her BSME from Rose- Hulman. She earned her MS and PhD in Bioengineering from Clemson University as well as a certificate in Engineering and Science Education. Currently, she is developing courses for UWB’s new program in

Conference Session

Improved Pathways to Graduate Studies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La'Tonia Stiner-Jones, Ohio State University; Wolfgang Windl, Ohio State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Paper ID #26774Work in Progress: Aligning What We Want With What We Seek: IncreasingComprehensive Review in the Graduate Admissions ProcessDr. La’Tonia Stiner-Jones, Ohio State University Dr. Stiner-Jones is Assistant Dean of Graduate Programs and Assistant Professor of Practice in Biomed- ical Engineering at The Ohio State University’s College of Engineering. As Assistant Dean she pro- vides leadership of graduate affairs and professional development for graduate students and postdoctoral trainees. She also oversees strategic recruitment of graduate students with a focus on increasing diversity. As Assistant Professor

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Prince, Bucknell University; Margot vigeant, bucknell; Katharyn Nottis, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1795: DEVELOPMENT OF A CONCEPT INVENTORY IN HEATTRANSFERMichael Prince, Bucknell UniversityMargot vigeant, bucknellKatharyn Nottis, Bucknell University Page 14.469.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Development of a Concept Inventory in Heat TransferKeywords: heat, misconceptions, concept inventoryAbstractInitial research with chemical engineering students suggests several areas where studentsappear to have robust misconceptions. In heat transfer, those areas include (1)temperature vs. energy, (2) temperature vs. perceptions of hot and cold, (3) factors whichaffect the rate of transfer vs. those which affect the amount of energy transferred and (4

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 5: Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #27732Understanding Grader Reliability through the Lens of Cognitive ModelingNathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette Nathan M. Hicks is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida and taught high school math and science for three years.Dr. Kerrie A. Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Douglas is an Assistant Professor in the Purdue School of Engineering Education. Her research is focused on improving methods of assessment in large learning environments to foster high

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 6: Technology-enhanced Instruction and Assessment

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David J. Broderick, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Learning in a First Circuits Course. In ASEE Annual Conference, 2015.[13] Katie Evans, Paul Hummel, and Miguel Gates. An Expanded Study to Assess the Effect of Online Homework on Student Learning in a First Circuits Course. In ASEE Annual Conference, 2016.[14] Elizabeth J. Brauer. Webwork development in electric circuits. In 2008 American Society for Engineering Education Pacific Southwest Annual Conference, 2008.[15] David Wood, Jerome S Bruner, and Gail Ross. The Role of Tutoring in Problem Solving. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 17(2):89–100, 1976.[16] Lev Semenovich Vygotski˘ı. Thought and Language. MIT Press, 2012.[17] Lev S Vygotsky. Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Mental Process. Cambridge, MA

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Philip Jackson, University of Florida; Joshua Rudaitis, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #30345A Reproducible Solution for Implementing Online Laboratory Systemsthrough Inexpensive & Open-source TechnologyDr. Philip Jackson, University of Florida Dr. Philip B. Jackson earned B.S. degrees in Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering as well as an M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, all from the University of Florida. He is currently a faculty member at the Institute for Excellence in Engineering Education at the University of Florida. There he specializes in implementing innovative methods of instruction in undergraduate courses on dynamics, heat transfer, and thermodynamics. His

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priom Chakraborty, Purdue University - Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University - Calumet; Vivek Pillarisetty P.E., Purdue University - Calumet

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

Paper ID #15305Designing and Assembling of a Programmable LogicControls (PLC) Labora-tory Trainer and Advanced Research SetupMr. Priom Chakraborty, Purdue University - Calumet Priom Chakraborty, B.S, currently working as a Teaching assistant of Purdue University calumet .He is now doing his Masters focusing in Mechatronics Engineering Technology. He also worked as lab assistant in AWAKE (Assisting Workforce by Advancing Knowledge for Employment) program in Purdue Univer- sity Calumet. His was a co author of designing of Bottle Washing Machine in Virtual Environment Using the New Mechatronics System Design Technology.his

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Pablo Afman Afman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Paper ID #8130Learning to Innovate Across Disciplines: A Case Study on Three Team ProjectExperiencesMr. Juan Pablo Afman Afman, Georgia Institute of TechnologyDr. Narayanan M. Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology Professor Dr. Narayanan Komerath is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at Georgia Institute of Tech- nology, and director of the Experimental Aerodynamics and Concepts Group and the Micro Renewable Energy Systems Laboratory. He has over 300 publications, over 120 of them peer-reviewed. He holds three U.S. patents, and has guided fifteen Ph.D.s, more than 50 M.S.s and more than 160 undergraduate research

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerrolyn Hebert; Dawn McKinney

networks. It was also anticipated that after studentscompleted those courses that later in the curriculum during senior projects, directed studies ortheses they might continue to develop projects that were initially started in those courses. Thebasic attributes of this partnership included: funding of two graduate fellowships, providing asubstantial equipment grant, training the graduate fellows at AT and providing support andexpertise throughout the year. The paper will report on the creation of the partnership and theobserved impact on the CIS curriculum. Page 8.1112.1“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Construction Classroom Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Whitney Lutey, Montana State University; Penny Knoll, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2010-1167: AN OVERVIEW OF TEACHING CONSTRUCTION SAFETY TOCET/CM STUDENTSWhitney Lutey, Montana State University Whitney Lutey worked for a large international commercial contractor in Northern California for over six years before returning to Montana to take over the family general contracting business. She began teaching as an Assistant Professor at Montana State University in the Construction Engineering Technology program in Fall of 2005. She teaches CE 308, Construction Practices, CE 307, Construction Estimating and Bidding, and CE 405, Scheduling. Mrs. Lutey earned her Master of Construction Engineering Managment and B.S. of Construction Engineering Technology with Minor in

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods & Technology

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Enke; Susan Murray

Successfully Blending Distance Students into the On-Campus Classroom Susan L. Murray, Ph.D. David Enke, Ph.D., and Sreeram Ramakrishnan, Ph.D. Engineering Management University of Missouri – Rolla AbstractAs universities are increasingly embracing distance education technology, it is useful toexamine the challenges and opportunities of technology in the classroom. This isespecially true when the course contains on-campus local students in addition to studentslearning at a distance. A significant challenge commonly faced is how to remain flexiblein presenting course materials while still having notes and other

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Moore

in the classroom is crucial and contagious, new teachers from industry must“lighten up” and relax. The overall atmosphere is set primarily by the instructor. New educatorscoming directly from industry must quickly make the transition to a type of work that is verydifferent and employs different methods of achieving the desired objectives. Students react bestto a friendly setting with controls employed only as required to maintain class discipline.Without sacrificing quality and quantity of material covered, new instructors may need to slowthe pace and demands on students, for they are not graduate engineers working full-time on anassigned project. On the other hand, educators with industry experience have a distinct advantagein the classroom

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ziliang Zhou, California Baptist University; Xiuhua Si, California Baptist University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Education Institutions," in Active Learning -- Beyond the Future, Intech Open, 2019.[3] S. Hartikainen, H. Rintala, L. Pylvas and P. Nokelainen, "Susanna Hartikainen, Heta Rintala, LauraThe Concept of Active Learning and the Measurement of Learning Outcomes: A Review of Research in Engineering Education," Education Sciences, vol. 9, no. 4, 2019.[4] H. Leary, A. Walker, M. Lefler and Y.-c. Kuo, Self-directed Learning in Problem-based Learning, Wiley, 2019.[5] D. B. Markant, A. Ruggeri, T. M. Gureckis and F. Xu, "Enhanced Memory as a Common Effect of Active Learning," Mind, Brain, and Education, vol. 10, no. 3, 2016.[6] M. J. Myers and A. B. Burgess, "Marcella JInquiry-based Laboratory Course Improves Students Ability to Design

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Patrick E. Connolly

Session 3538 CAD Software Industry Trends and Directions Patrick E. Connolly Purdue UniversityAbstractThere is an interesting and unique relationship between technical industry and college levelacademic engineering and technology programs. This relationship is constantly evolving andredefining itself, reflecting both the accelerating level of technological change in industry, aswell as the flexible and somewhat fickle focus of the industrial environment. In order to producegraduates that are well prepared for industry and that can be immediately productive in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ying Tang, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Christopher Joseph Franzwa

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8812Solaris One – A Serious Game for ThermodyanmicsDr. Ying Tang, Rowan University Ying Tang received the B.S. and M.S. degrees from the Northeastern University, P. R. China, in 1996 and 1998, respectively, and Ph.D degree from New Jersey Institute of Technology, Newark, NJ, in 2001. She is currently a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at Rowan University, Glass- boro, NJ. Her research interests include virtual reality and augmented reality, artificial intelligence, and modeling and scheduling of computer-integrated systems. Dr. Tang is very active in adapting and devel- oping

Conference Session

Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-101: STUDENT CONSTRUCTION OF KNOWLEDGE IN AN AC-TIVE LEARNING CLASSROOMElliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Dr. Elliot P. Douglas is Associate Chair, Associate Professor, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. His research activities are in the areas of active learning, problem solving, critical thinking, and use of qualitative methodolo- gies in engineering education. Specifically, he has published and presented work on the use of guided inquiry as an active learning technique for engineering; how critical thinking is used in practice by stu- dents; and how different epistemological stances are enacted in engineering