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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Masud Salimian, Morgan State University; Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University

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Industrial Engineering

, teaching its mathematical and theoretical foundation and concepts creates challengesfor both instructor and students. Teachers in a one semester class usually concentrate onproviding the procedural understanding of the use of the mathematics and algorithms rather thanthe concepts and applications due to the time constraints and knowledge level required forcomplex and intricate modeling issues beyond simple models.Based on an innovative design [1] of the course’s delivery and instructional methodology,founded on a cognitive learning model, the general concepts of coaching and mentoring toenhance student learning were used. Both concepts have been widely studied and the educationcommunity considers them among proven techniques to enhance learning

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Jeffrey N. Shelton, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Systems Engineering

thesecond goal, new learning, makes the activity more similar to a problem-based learningapproach.6This paper is organized as follows. First, the mechatronic design process is explained. Then theMechatronic Systems Engineering degree program at Lawrence Tech is introduced. Next, thecourse structure is defined, followed by a description of how the PBL activity was implementedfor this study. Finally, the PBL activity is evaluated and the work is concluded.Mechatronic DesignMechatronics is characterized by an integration of mechanical, electronic, control, and computersystems. This is shown schematically in Figure 1. Mechanical elements may include thermal orfluid systems, solid mechanics, dynamics and vibrations. Electronic components may

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Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirk D. Dolan, Michigan State University; Yinjie J. Tang, Washington University; Wei Liao, Michigan State University

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Biological & Agricultural

metabolic reactions under controlled variables. TheMathWorks grant-funded project of systems biology and kinetic process modeling relied onfundamental knowledge in biology, chemistry, mathematics, statistics, kinetics, and chemicalprocess engineering, which was integrated into the curriculum for four major courses at WUSTLand MSU. 1. Metabolic engineering (ChE596) at WUSTL focuses on analysis of complex interactions in biological systems and introduction of metabolic changes to achieve desired cellular properties [1]. Currently, numerous chemical compounds, ranging from pharmaceuticals to biofuel, have been produced with the aid of biological tools. The ability to efficiently synthesize natural or synthetic products requires a

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Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A Turns, University of Washington; Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Ken Yasuhara, Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Jim L. Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington; Cynthia J. Atman, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

experience as an intentional form of thinking where aperson revisits an experience with a specific meaning making lens. While reflection has nothistorically received a great deal of attention in engineering education scholarship, we aremotivated by calls for greater consideration of reflection. For example, in her NationalAcademies piece calling for curricular change in undergraduate engineering, Ambrose notes that“…students learn by doing, but only when they have time to reflect—the two go hand in hand.Why, then, don’t engineering curricula provide constant structured opportunities and time toensure that continual reflection takes place?” (p.1).30 There is opportunity for more research onand efforts to support reflection in engineering education

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Industrial Engineering

the students, rather than the needs of faculty members, they would look quite different.”1 Butwhat does this mean? What do the experts who are contributing to these reports tell us that thecurriculum of the future should look like?While opinions vary, a common theme is evident in many reports: the engineer of the futureneeds to be well-rounded and should be educated accordingly.1,2 The meaning of a well-roundedengineer needs to be interpreted and has been in a variety of venues. These recommendations Page 24.808.2vary somewhat in their format, but can be summarized to say that an effective curriculum toeducate the engineer of the future should

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William D. Schindel, ICTT System Sciences

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Systems Engineering

. Page 24.812.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Introducing Systems Competencies During Undergraduate DesignA faculty team (professors of professional communication, mechanical engineering, and physics)at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology have collaboratively designed and taught an intensivemultidisciplinary design program in which undergraduate engineering and science studentstackled one of the National Academy of Engineering’s Grand Challenges [1] during a 12 credithour 10 week summer program. The program is centered around designing a system to utilizesolar energy for use in a less developed country [2] with major components of systemsengineering integrated throughout the experience in

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

Page 24.816.6Likert-like scale where five is excellent and one is poor as seen in Table 1. Table 1: Student responses to end of course evaluation. n=23 Average score Amount of knowledge about the subject that you acquired 4.33 Value of assigned projects in my learning 4.33 the amount of effort you put into this course was: 4.45 Extent to which the course helped you to learn about effective participation in the co

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Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yakut Gazi, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

the value of heutagogyin academic versus workforce development environments in science, technology, andengineering. Page 24.830.2Andragogy, Self-Directed Learning, and HeutagogyAndragogy is a theory that holds a set of assumptions about how adults learn. Accordingto American Council on Education, adult learners are learners over the age 25 and oftenreferred to as non-traditional learners. These individuals usually have additionalresponsibilities such as family, career, military or community and are seeking a degree oreducational offering to enhance their professional or personal lives (American Council onEducation, n.d.)[1]. According to National

Conference Session

Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gurlovleen K. Rathore, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 24.834.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Judging the Quality of Operationalization of Empirical- Analytical, Interpretive and Critical Science Paradigms in Engineering Education ResearchIntroductionParadigms are basic sets of beliefs that guide disciplinary inquiry. They can be constructed froma proponent’s responses to basic questions of ontology, epistemology, and methodology. Thethree basic questions are1: 1. Ontological: What is the nature of the “knowable”? Or, what is the nature of “reality”? 2. Epistemological: What is the nature of the relationship between the knower (the inquirer) and the known (or

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Grimsley Michaeli PE, Old Dominion University

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Ocean and Marine

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wade R. Marcum, Oregon State University; Steve Reese, Oregon State University; Robert A. Schickler

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Nuclear and Radiological

Page 24.387.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Developing a Reactor Operator Training Course Series at Oregon State University Wade R. Marcum1, Steve R. Reese2, S. Todd Keller2, Robert A. Schickler2 1 Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation Health Physics, Oregon State University 2 Radiation Center, Oregon State UniversityABSTRACTOregon State University’s (OSU’s) Department of Nuclear Engineering and Radiation HealthPhysics (NERHP) recently graduated its first influx of students participating in the inaugural“Reactor Operator Training” course series

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Ocean and Marine

of their efforts and the lessons learnedare reported in this paper. Future undergraduate research areas are explored with suggestions onhow WSN topics can permeate into undergraduate education. Lessons learned from this multi-year undergraduate project are presents and feedbacks form other instructors considering oralready involved similar projects are welcomed. 1. IntroductionMonitoring of the coastal and marine environment has become a field of strong scientificinterests in the last decades, as such these areas are very important for economic and social pointof view as more people and business are located or relocated there. The environment areas areunder ever increasing pressures from human activity, accidents and natural disasters

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

doing (problem formulation and problem solving), and design andengineering learning (focused on change in the student’s conceptual understanding of design).Research Methods and ParticipantsTo best address the research questions, this study uses multiple methodologies to collect andanalyze data around engineering students’ learning. Empirical evidence of what design andengineering thinking looks like and how it changes over time, and how students conceptualizedesign and engineering, comes from two participant groups: (1) a spread of undergraduateengineering students across fields of engineering, and (2) a homogeneous group of MechanicalEngineering graduate students in a project-based learning course in design and innovation forMaster’s students

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel A. Heider, U.S. Military Academy; Bryndol A. Sones, U.S. Military Academy; Brian E. Moretti, Department of Physics and Nuclear Engineering

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Nuclear and Radiological

is often sought through organizations such as ABET. Accreditation helps to ensurethat an institution is dedicated to producing graduates who are prepared for employment inindustry, research, teaching, and government. Engineers acquire and hone many skills while pursuing their engineering degrees, but it isoften skills that are not specifically engineering skills that are most desired by employers.According to Peter D. Hart Research Associates, Inc. The most highly sought after employeeskills are teamwork, critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and communication.1 For ABETaccredited institutions these abilities are certified through Student Outcomes including, ‘anability to function on multi-disciplinary teams’ and ‘an ability to

Conference Session

FPD 1: The Path to Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noah Salzman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D. Ricco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University

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First-Year Programs

differentactivities, some reported participating in as many as nine different pre-college engineeringprograms or activities.BackgroundThe National Academy of Engineering report Engineering in K-12 Education – Understandingthe Status and Improving the Prospects1 identifies five main benefits of K-12 engineeringeducation. These are 1) improved learning and achievement in science and mathematics, 2)increased awareness of engineering and the work of engineers, 3) understanding of and theability to do engineering design, 4) interest in pursuing engineering as a career, and 5) increasedtechnological literacy. This study focuses on pursuing engineering as a career, which typicallyrequires a 4-year college degree in engineering. While the other benefits of K-12

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlos Efrén Mora, La Laguna University; Jorge Martin-Gutierrez, Universidad de La Laguna; Beatriz Añorbe-Diaz, Universidad de La Laguna; REYES CARRAU MELLADO, Universidad La Laguna; Antonio González Marrero, University of La Laguna

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Ocean and Marine

mobile devicesamong our students, a survey was completed by students of different degrees betweenOctober and December 2013 at University of La Laguna (Spain): Marine Engineering, Radioelectronics Engineering, Nautical Science, Industrial Engineering and Electronic Engineering.The mean age value of the surveyed students was around 23 years old with over 95% of themcomprised between 22 and 24 years old (Figure 1). From a total of 121 surveyed students,118 stated to have a computer available, owning more laptops or notebooks than desktops(comparison between figures 2 and 3). Page 24.1029.4 Fig. 1: Age range of the surveyed

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy; Gary P. Hillebrand, University of Detroit Mercy; Meghann Norah Murray; Matthew Gonderinger, Wayne State University, University of Detroit Mercy

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Engineering Physics & Physics

this approach allows students toanalyze and formulate rules for the non-linear behavior of RC circuits that involve lamps.7 Theredesigned experiments have been closely modeled after the text Physics by Inquiry.3The DIRECT Assessment InstrumentThe DIRECT assessment is a 29 question multiple choice text that is designed to measurestudent understanding of various topics in dc circuit analysis. A copy of DIRECT is available bycontacting the authors in reference 5. The DIRECT authors identify 11 learning objectives thatare to be assessed by a combination of questions on the test. We list those learning objectivesbelow: 1. Identify and explain a short circuit (more current follows the path of lesser resistance) 2. Understand the functional two

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University; David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

a linecharge with limited length. Instead of using Coulomb’s law directly, one can calculate theelectric potential first and then find the gradient of this function. Although the closed formsolution can be derived by hand calculation, working out the integral is pretty challenging, letalone the gradient. However, this can be done easily by using SAGE, and the code is shownbelow (the linear charge density and the factor of 1/(4πε) are skipped). The charges areuniformly distributed along z-axis and its length is 2 centimeters, with the coordinates of the twoends at -0.01 and 0.01, respectively. sage: d = 0.01 sage: x,y,z,zp = var('x, y, z, zp') # zp is source variable for integral. sage: func = 1/sqrt(x^2 + y^2

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moustapha Diab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Uche Ezechi, University of Delaware; Mohamad Dyab, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Ocean and Marine

David Kolb in hisexperiential learning cycle1 shown in Figure 1. The Kolb’s learning cycle outlines four mainquestions to be answered by every student working on any project to maximize learning. Thequestions are: “Why?”, ”What?”, ”How?”, and “What if?”.Success of this project can be largely attributed to the multidisciplinary team consisting ofengineering students and faculty, marine biology students and faculty, computer sciencestudents, and participating scientists and engineers from NASA Wallops Flight Facility whohelped keep the project on track through effective communication, goal-setting, and appropriatemonitoring and execution of tasks.This project is a continuation of a project 2&3 started in summer 2009 at the university aimed

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University, Innovation One; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; M. Brian Thomas, Trine University

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College Industry Partnerships

” experience. Choices that do not serve this purpose should be rejected in favor of projectsthat actually do enhance the realistic nature of the project. Some of the engineering sub-disciplines that need to be exercised include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following,shown in Figure 1 below: Page 24.1083.4 Product Planning Design Product Engineering (Analysis) Manufacturing (Production) Cost analysis Figure 1: Cross-functional approach required for student

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Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

institution, which is home to studentengineering design teams, such as a Formula design team. We found that these experiencesenhanced students’ self-directed autonomy and allowed them to take control of their learningtrajectory. We discuss implications for future research and educational practices.IntroductionIt has been estimated that over a human lifespan about 90% of a person’s learning occurs in non-formal environments, that is, people learn through informal experiences.1 As part of theircollege-based undergraduate degree experience, a large portion of engineering students areinvolved in different informal learning experiences, such as co-curricular design teams, studentorganizations, undergraduate research, or studio-based environments. However

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann D. Christy, Ohio State University

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Biological & Agricultural

learning and serves as a springboard for pair sharing and whole class discussions.The main deliverable for the course is a professional student portfolio8 showcasingstudents' best work over their college careers, organized by ABET a-k outcomes.9,10 Page 24.1134.3 2Results and DiscussionTable 1 presents the choices that various classes have made over the ten years from 2005to 2014. This course was offered under quarters during years 2005-2011. The Ohio StateUniversity changed to a semester calendar in the summer of 2012, so the last twoofferings of this course

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor D. McLaughlin, U.S. Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

United States Military AcademyINTRODUCTION:Nuclear engineering students have many expectations of them upon graduation; primary among thoseexpectations is to be technically proficient—it is hard to be successful without this trait. Understandingthat success for engineers comes in many forms, it often follows those that are able to apply theirtechnical skills in concert with a strong foundation in other skills that are fundamental to practicing theirprofession. “The practice of engineering involves significant interaction with subjects that fall outsidethose traditionally associated with engineering.” 1 For this reason it is appropriate that educators affordstudents the means to gain “the knowledge and skills that are fundamental to the practice

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenli Guo, Queensborough Community College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

this article, reflection through journal writing wasimplemented in a Conceptual Physics class in a community college setting, which is rarely seenin literatures. The description of the study, preliminary data and results are presented.II. Description of the studyThe typical PH101 Conceptual Physics course has three 50-minute lectures and one 1 hr 50minute long laboratory per week. The official textbook for the course is “Conceptual Physics” byPaul Hewitt. Students are generally required to write lab reports for each lab they do but they do Page 24.1152.4not do any other writing except homework for lectures. Regular student-centered lectures

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Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Don Bowie P.E., Aurasen Limited; Xuping Xu, California Baptist University; Anthony L. Donaldson, California Baptist University

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Engineering Management

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James G. O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Page 24.1173.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Teaching Vectors to Engineering Students through an Interactive Vector Based GameAbstractIn recent years, science and particularly physics education has been furthered by the use ofproject based interactive learning.1 There is a tremendous amount of evidence2 that use of thesetechniques in a college learning environment leads to a deeper appreciation and understanding offundamental concepts. Since vectors are the basis for any advancement in physics andengineering courses the cornerstone of any physics regimen is a concrete and comprehensiveintroduction to vectors. Here, we introduce a new turn based vector game

Conference Session

FPD 1: The Path to Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University

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First-Year Programs

Male Black 0% Male White First MajorFigure 1 – Race and Gender of Engineering Graduates by Initial MajorQualitative Methods Page 24.1186.3In an ongoing study of engineering matriculation practices using MIDFIELD, interviews wereconducted with sophomore engineering students at 6 universities in the MIDFIELD partnership.Prospective interviewees were restricted to those officially majoring in civil, chemical, computer,electrical, industrial, and mechanical engineering as well as those who were still officially in aFirst Year Engineering (FYE) program or

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

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Industrial Engineering

,there are other sources of variability in the input factors of this observational study. There werecoincidently eighteen (18) students registered in both terms. All students were upper classIndustrial Engineering (IE) students with multiple cooperative industrial experiences as part oftheir academic background. The only major difference between the two course offerings is theaddition of active learning techniques included in the second course offering. Figure 1. Simplistic Course Delivery ProcessThere are various models of type and depth of learning. One commonly used model is Bloom’sTaxonomy. In 1956, Benjamin Bloom headed a group of educational psychologists whodeveloped a classification of levels of intellectual

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Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Julia Ziyatdinova; Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University ; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

TrainersThe paper describes the experience of professional development for educators who work inthe system of education at industrial enterprises in Russia based on 1) joint activities of theuniversities and partner enterprises, 2) research on the reasons for sustainable growth indemand for such programs, and 3) the evaluation of these programs and their influence on thecareer prospects of their students.After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, the system of professional development andtraining of industrial educators ceased to exist. The state stopped regulating this sphere ofprofessional education activities. However, the Republic of Tatarstan (Russian Federation)stepped into this gap with a university/industry collaboration for professional

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youyi Bi, School of Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University; Tahira N. Reid, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

adopt appropriate teaching methods for different students.Key words: engineering problem-solving, eye gaze data, visual attentionI. IntroductionSolving complex problems is an important symbol of human intelligence and has alwaysfascinated researchers. Though mental problem-solving studies originated in psychology, todaysome of their methods and techniques are applied and developed in other areas such asmathematics [1], computer science [2], engineering [3], and medicine [4]. Although theseresearchers come from different backgrounds, the questions of common interest are how exactlypeople solve problems and how their performance may be improved.According to Budny’s research on freshman performance in engineering courses at Purdue