AC 2010-1953: REPRESENTATIONS OF STUDENT MODEL DEVELOPMENT INVIRTUAL LABORATORIES BASED ON A COGNITIVE APPRENTICESHIPINSTRUCTIONAL DESIGNKendra Seniow, Oregon State University Kendra Seniow is an undergraduate student in Chemical Engineering, the University Honors College, and the International Studies Programs at Oregon State University. In pursuit of her University Honors College and International degrees, she is investigating student teams’ use of models during completion of the BioReactor Virtual Laboratory project, how similar educational principles can be applied to international development projects and how participation in both these authentic activities helps develop stronger
AC 2010-1956: IMPROVING CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING INPROBABILITY AND STATISTICSDean Jensen, South Dakota School of Mines and TechnologyStuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Page 15.691.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Improving Conceptual Understanding in Probability and StatisticsAbstractProgram as well as course assessments indicate that, while technical skills are generally good, aweakness remains in students’ ability to translate information and skill sets from one Carnegieunit (one course) to another. The inability to apply probability and/or statistical concepts indifferent problem contexts is particularly problematic for
AC 2010-2048: ENGINEER DEVELOPMENT AND MENTOR PROGRAMTammy Baldwin, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. Tammy Baldwin graduated with a B.S. in Psychology and an M.S. in Clinical Psychology from the University of Idaho. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Educational Administration. Tammy has been with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc. for four years and is the University Relations Coordinator responsible for encouraging and supporting engineering curriculum at universities across the United States and internationally.Marisa Hemingway, Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc Page 15.473.1© American
AC 2010-2137: OPEN-BOOK VS. CLOSED-BOOK TESTING: ANEXPERIMENTAL COMPARISONLeticia Anaya, University of North Texas Leticia Anaya, M.S. is a Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Technology at the University of North Texas College of Engineering. She is currently working in her PhD in Management Science at the University of North Texas. She received her M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Texas A&M University. Her research and teaching interests include Thermal Sciences, Statistics, Quality Assurance, Machine Design, Simulation and Educational Teaching Methods. She has published previously in ASEE Conferences and has developed three laboratory manuals in the following areas
AC 2010-2146: TEACHING ENGINEERING REASONING USING A BEAMDEFLECTION LABNatasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana Page 15.1173.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Teaching Engineering Reasoning using a Beam Deflection LabAbstractWell crafted laboratories reinforce theoretical concepts presented in class, but also sharpenstudents’ technical reasoning skills and provide practice in technical communication. This paperpresents an introductory mechanics laboratory on beam deflection, suitable for freshmenengineering courses or as an opening week experiment for Strengths of Materials. The labconsists of 4 distinct experiments, each requiring students to
AC 2010-2167: INNOVATIVE CONTENT IN A NEW CIRCUIT ANALYSISCOURSEL. Brent Jenkins, Southern Polytechnic State University Page 15.743.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Innovative Content in a New Circuit Analysis CourseAbstractRecently, a new Circuits I course was created during the development of a degree program. Thiscourse consists of three semester hours of lecture accompanied by a one semester hour concurrentlab. Lectures contain numerous formula and concept derivations, in keeping with similar courses.Lecture content of note includes an illustrative "derivation" of the superposition theorem. Labcontent reinforces and extends the lecture as it
AC 2010-2169: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF A RICH INTERNETAPPLICATION (RIA) FOR THE SIMULATION OF A COMBUSTION CHAMBERMark Patterson, San Diego State University Mark is finishing his MSME degree at SDSU.Christopher Paolini, San Diego State UniversitySubrata Bhattacharjee, San Diego State University Page 15.348.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Design and Implementation of a Rich Internet Application (RIA) for the Simulation of a Combustion ChamberAbstractThe TEST web portal, www.thermofluids.net, is a comprehensive, freely accessible,thermodynamic courseware that includes a large number of Java applets, each one
AC 2010-2197: CREATION OF A GREATER CARIBBEAN REGIONALENGINEERING ACCREDITATION SYSTEMHugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank Dr. Hugo Pirela is a representative of the Interamerican Development Bank in the Dominican Republic and leads the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project.Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES Dr. Gisela Coto Quintana is the International Consultant on the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project, and is an engineering accreditation expert in the SINAES, an accreditation agency in Costa Rica.Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna Dr. Juan Luis Crespo Mariño is a Research Associate on the Greater Caribbean Region
AC 2010-2272: DESIGNING AND IMPLEMENTING CHAIN REACTIONS: ASTUDY OF SEVENTH-GRADE STUDENTS’ KNOWLEDGE OF ELECTRICALCIRCUITSTirupalavanam Ganesh, Arizona State University Tirupalavanam Ganesh, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Arizona State University. He has degrees and experience in engineering, computer science, and education. He has brought this experience to bear in previous research that examined the use of technologies in K-12 settings with diverse students. He has worked with the Children’s Museum of Houston on the development and implementation of Robotics-based STEM programming for urban youth. He is the Principal Investigator of the National Science
AC 2010-2292: BUILDING ENGINEERING ACHIEVEMENT THROUGHTRANSPORTATION (BEAT): A TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM FORHIGH SCHOOL STUDENTSMichael Hunter, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Michael Hunter is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses on transportation design, operations, and signal control. Dr. Hunter conducts research in the areas of transportation simulation, operations, and performance evaluations. Dr. Hunter as has several years experience as a traffic engineer with an engineering consulting firm.Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Marion C
AC 2010-2295: USING TABLET PCS TO ENHANCE STUDENT PERFORMANCEIN AN INTRODUCTORY CIRCUITS COURSEAmelito Enriquez, Canada College Amelito Enriquez is a professor of Engineering and Mathematics at Canada College in Redwood City, CA. He received a BS in Geodetic Engineering from the University of the Philippines, his MS in Geodetic Science from the Ohio State University, and his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other underrepresented groups in mathematics, science and engineering
AC 2010-1818: EVALUATING INSTRUCTOR PRACTICES IN THEENGINEERING CLASSROOMJenefer Husman, Arizona State UniversityJonathan Hilpert, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort WayneKatrien Kraft, Arizona State UniversityLaura Baughman, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne Page 15.530.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Evaluating Instructor Practices in the Engineering ClassroomThe purpose of this study was to examine instructor practices in the engineering classroomespecially with regard to students’ 1) use of knowledge building and collaborative teachingstrategies1 and 2) perception of how their classes align with their future career
AC 2010-1826: REPAIRING STUDENT MISCONCEPTIONS USING ONTOLOGYTRAINING: A STUDY WITH JUNIOR AND SENIOR UNDERGRADUATEENGINEERING STUDENTSDazhi Yang, Purdue University Dazhi Yang is a postdoctoral researcher and an instructional designer in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. She obtained both her master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Technology from Purdue in 2004 and 2008, respectively. She has taught a variety of subjects at the K-12, undergraduate, and graduate levels. She also has worked on various instructional deign and technology-supported learning projects across disciplines. Dr. Yang’s research interests are instructional design and strategies
AC 2010-57: IMMERSIVE LEARNING USING LEAN SIX SIGMAMETHODOLOGY IN THE MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGYCAPSTONE COURSEAlan Leduc, Ball State University Alan Leduc is an Associate Professor at Ball State University where he has taught in the TAC/ABET accredited Manufacturing Engineering Technology program since 1990. He also coordinates the Minor in Process Improvement (MIPI) which provides students with Lean Six Sigma Black Belt body of knowledge education and the opportunity to engage in professional level projects. Alan worked closely with Dr. Mikel Harry, Ball State University alumnus and co-creator of Six Sigma in developing the MIPI. Prior to his teaching career, Alan spent 20 years
AC 2010-275: A POSSIBLE CIVIL ENGINEERING BOK2 CURRICULUMDebra Larson, Northern Arizona University Debra S. Larson is a Professor and Associate Dean for the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. She served as department chair for civil and environmental engineering at NAU for four years. Prior to her faculty appointment at NAU, Debra worked as a structural and civil engineer for various companies. She is a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona. Debra received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Arizona State
AC 2010-963: TERRASCOPE YOUTH RADIO: ENGAGING URBAN TEENS IN AUNIQUE UNIVERSITY-COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPAri Epstein, MIT ARI W. EPSTEIN is a lecturer in the MIT Terrascope program, and also in the MIT Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is the lead developer and instructor of Terrascope Radio and serves as the director of Terrascope Youth Radio. He is particularly interested in team-oriented, project-based learning, and in bridging the gap between learning in formal academic settings and learning in "free-choice" or "informal" settings, such as museums, media and clubs.Beverly Mire, Cambridge Youth Programs BEVERLY MIRE is assistant director for education at Terrascope
AC 2010-514: TRACKING MIDDLE SCHOOL PERCEPTIONS OF ENGINEERINGDURING AN INQUIRY BASED ENGINEERING SCIENCE AND DESIGNCURRICULUMJade Mitchell-Blackwood, Drexel University Jade Mitchell-Blackwood is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering at Drexel University. She will complete her Ph.D. in 2010. Jade is a 2nd year NSF GK-12 Fellow. She has also received support from the U.S. Dept. of Education GAANN Fellowship Program and the National GEM Consortium. Her research focus is in the area of quantitative microbial risk assessment, specifically using analytical models to inform risk based decisions about pathogens in the environment. She has been the
AC 2010-1044: SHORT, HANDS-ON TEAM DESIGN PROJECTS IN A FRESHMANENGINEERING PHYSICS CLASSRichard Bennett, University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleWill Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Page 15.1063.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Short, Hands-On Team Design Projects in aFreshman Engineering Physics ClassIntroductionOne of the challenges of a first year engineering course that integrates traditional physics contentwith an introduction to engineering design is the development of suitable design projects. Anideal project is one that is challenging, fun, requires teamwork, associated with the physicsmaterial being studied, low cost, and doable in a
AC 2010-1160: NOVICE STUDENTS' DIFFICULTIES AND REMEDIES WITHTHE CONCEPTUALIZATION PHASE OF DESIGNRui (Celia) Pan, Purdue UniversityShih-Ping Kuo, Purdue UniversityJohannes Strobel, Purdue University Page 15.917.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Novice students’ difficulties and remedies with the conceptualization phase of designIntroductionConcept generation is an important phase in design26, when designers start generatingideas and develop thoughts. Concept generation is closely related with creativitydesign as designers often come up with novel ideas in this stage25.Unfortunately,previous studies reveal that student
AC 2010-1219: USING AN ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SUMMER CAMP FOR HIGHSCHOOL STUDENTS AS A UNIVERSITY OUTREACH PROGRAM FOR THERECRUITMENT OF FUTURE ENGINEERING STUDENTS: A TWO YEAR STUDYRobert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Technological University in the summer of 2003, after two decades of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems from Lawrence Technological University
AC 2010-126: DESIGN OF A BUNGEE LAUNCH SYSTEM TO SUPPORT AKITE-BASED LIFTING PLATFORM FOR AERIAL IMAGINGIbibia Dabipi, University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreChristopher Hartman, University of Maryland, Eastern ShoreJames B. Burrows-Mcelwain, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Page 15.355.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Design of a Bungee Launch System to Support a Kite-Based Lifting Platform for Aerial Imaging Abstract Freshman engineering design students were given the problem of designing a bungee launch system to support a kite-based lifting platform for aerial imaging. The unique nature of the project lies in its support
AC 2010-867: DIVERSITY RECEIVER FOR DIGITAL RADIO MONDIALE - AMULTI-YEAR DESIGN PROJECTPaul Leiffer, LeTourneau University PAUL R. LEIFFER is a professor in the Engineering and Engineering Technology Division at LeTourneau University, where he has taught since 1975. He received his B.S.E.E. from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Drexel University. Prior to joining the faculty at LeTourneau, he was involved in cardiac cell research at the University of Kansas Medical Center. His professional interests include digital signal processing, biomedical engineering, and appropriate technology.Joonwan Kim, LeTourneau University JOONWAN KIM is
AC 2010-345: RAINWATER HARVESTING FOR DOMESTIC CONSUMPTION INBANGLADESH: SIZING AND CONSTRUCTION OF STORAGE CISTERNSIfte Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank. His areas of emphasis include housing, alternative technology, issues related to international construction, and construction education. He is also a Fulbright scholar.Farzana Sultana, Vaughn Construction Farzana Sultana is has an undergraduate degree in architecture and a graduate degree in construction
AC 2010-504: GRADING TECHNIQUES FOR TUNING STUDENT AND FACULTYPERFORMANCEAdrian Ieta, State University of New York, OswegoThomas Doyle, McMaster UniversityRachid Manseur, SUNY-Oswego Page 15.629.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010Grading techniques for tuning student and faculty performanceNew faculty are highly qualified in their own field, where they have accumulated some researchexperience and where they can bring fair amounts of enthusiasm. This article discusses gradingtechniques that help match student performance and instructor interest. Grading as a tool forevaluating student performance has been considered mainly from the student perspective
AC 2010-1964: TEACHERS AS SCIENTISTS: A QUALITATIVE STUDY OFOUTCOMES FOR AN RET PROGRAMLisa Benson, Clemson University Lisa C. Benson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University, with a joint appointment in the Department of Bioengineering. Dr. Benson teaches first year engineering, undergraduate research methods, and graduate engineering education courses. Her research interests include student-centered active learning in undergraduate engineering, assessment of motivation, and how motivation affects student learning. She is also involved in projects that utilize Tablet PCs to enhance student learning. Her education includes
AC 2010-2160: AN EFFICIENT WAY TO INCREASE THE ENGINEERINGSTUDENT’S FUNDAMENTAL UNDERSTANDING OF THERMODYNAMICS BYUTILIZING INTERACTIVE WEB BASED ANIMATION SOFTWARERichard Stanley, Kettering University Dr. Richard Stanley has been a faculty member of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kettering University (Flint, MI) since July of 1999, where he holds the rank of Associate Professor. He earned his BSME from The University of Michigan in 1990, his MSME from Wayne State University in 1996, and his Ph.D. from Wayne State University in 1998. His primary interest is to develop web-based internet animation software, which can be used to enhance the engineering student’s understanding of
AC 2010-2216: LONGITUDINAL EVALUATION OF A LEARNING SYSTEM FORTEACHING GIS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A GEOTECHNICAL PROBLEMAparna Sukhavasi, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRichard Hall, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyHong Sheng, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyRonaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology Page 15.847.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010LONGITUDINAL EVALUATION OF A LEARNING SYSTEM FORTEACHING GIS WITHIN THE CONTEXT OF A GEOTECHNICAL PROBLEMAbstract: A learning system, to train civil engineering students to apply GeographicalInformation Systems (GIS) in geotechnical
AC 2010-2387: ASSESSMENT OF BOUSSINESQ APPROXIMATION IN A FLUIDMECHANICS COURSEMysore Narayanan, Miami University DR. MYSORE NARAYANAN obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Liverpool, England in the area of Electrical and Electronic Engineering. He joined Miami University in 1980 and teaches a wide variety of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering courses. He has been invited to contribute articles to several encyclopedias and has published and presented dozens of papers at local, regional, national and international conferences. He has also designed, developed, organized and chaired several conferences for Miami University and conference sessions for a variety of
AC 2010-2416: BRINGING RESEARCH INTO THE CLASSROOM:CONCEPTUALLY NEW HEAT-EXCHANGE CARTRIDGE FOR CHEMICALENGINEERING EDUCATION.Baba Abdul, Washington State University Baba Abdul obtained an MSc in Chemical Engineering from the Ahmadu Bello University (ABU) Zaria Nigeria in 2005. He has had some work experience in the chemical process industries, mainly petroleum refining and solids processing. He is part of the faculty at ABU. He is currently working on a PhD that includes elements of Fluid Dynamics and Heat Transfer in Helico-symmetric channels, and Engineering Education at the Washington State University, Pullman WA. 509-335-9625;davab@wsu.edu.David Thiessen, Washington State University
AC 2010-2420: A SERVICE LEARNING CASE STUDY: AN EFFICIENCY STUDYOF A METROPOLITAN BUS TRANSIT SYSTEMCynthia Forgie, University of Southern Indiana Cynthia C. Forgie is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern Indiana, located in Evansville, Indiana, USA. She received a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Louisville. She also earned a M.S. in Software Engineering from Kansas State University. Dr. Forgie has served as a lecturer at the University of Louisville and Kansas State University. She also has over ten years experience as an Operations Research Specialist for the U.S. Army Operational Test Command and five years experience as