Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jae Hoon Lim, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Patricia A. Tolley, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Kimberly Warren, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Peter Thomas Tkacik, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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First-Year Programs

data analysis showed differentpatterns between male and female students‟ peer relationships and support systems. Furthermore,male and female students also tended to adopt slightly different coping strategies relative to thedemanding course workload. While male students were more likely to form a quick socialnetwork and to build “learning relationships” with “like-minded” others most female studentstended to work alone and exclusively focused on academic work while not seeking more diverseand non-academic social networking opportunities. Each strategy seems to present some positiveand negative consequences.IntroductionDuring the last two decades, there has been growing consensus among engineering educators andpolicy makers that the retention

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Courses and Outcomes II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica R. McCormick, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beverly Radloff, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering students. In addition, the dual degree students average moreoffers during their first full-time job search. Once employed, the EDDP respondents werepromoted at a faster rate than their peers in the traditional engineering program.The final research problem asked if there is a need for engineers to have a well-roundededucation. Since it has been shown that the EDDP students are more successful during their firstfull time job search, one would think that the need does exist. In addition, all the responses ratedit is, at least, somewhat important to have five of the seven non-technical components(communication and writing skills, the ability to work in a team, cultural exposure, and languagecourses) while searching for jobs. The EDDP

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irene B. Mena, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University

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Graduate Studies, Student

community; it is “the development of the individual as a social being andparticipant in society,” (p. 3) a process undertaken so that individuals can conform to theirsocieties or groups 2. The process of socialization generally includes acquisition of transmittedknowledge and language, and “learning of social roles and of moral norms” 2 (p. 4).This definition of socialization can be translated to the context of doctoral education. In thiscontext, the process of socialization still involves an individual‟s process of becoming a part of agroup; the difference lies in the community or culture the individuals are being socialized into.Golde 3 writes that socialization for graduate students is really an “unusual double socialization”(p.56): students

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Don E. Malzahn, Wichita State University; Lawrence E. Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and discuss the issues. This isintended to build a vocabulary of leadership concepts that directly relates to their currentcognitive and affective structures. Additionally there are several team lead workshops (10)designed to develop team management skills for the whole class (group decision making,presentations, conflict resolution, meeting management, and project planning and scheduling,etc.). Each of these experiences and activities is examined at the immediate and direct level thenviewed “from the balcony” for analysis.Multiple direct and indirect assessments of leadership development and skill mastery are used.These include detailed peer assessments using the new leadership vocabularies, progress inpersonal skill development, written

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

. With theconclusion of the project, each team needs to deliver a working product. Members also need toassess their peers’ work through peer review.Each progress reports are 12% of the project grade adding up to 60% of the overall project grade.Final report, presentation, and successful demonstration are worth 30%. Peer review is theremaining 10% of the grade. 10% extra credit is added to the grade if teams choose to use CADin the design process or utilize additional means not mentioned within the objective section ofthis assignment sheet. Page 22.558.4Student teams conduct relevant fixed-goal laboratories and homework assignments to

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth T. Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

programs, mentoring, and research opportunities,while the least successful programs emphasized peer mentoring over other activities. Theprogram directors who saw the most increase in women’s degrees also talked of initiating aneven wider range of activities if they could, while directors with low-performing programsdiscussed continuing and expanding the same activities they were already carrying out. Thesefindings suggest that successful retention of women in engineering is aided by programs thatwork within the institutional context and provide a wide range of support and communityprograms for students9. Page 22.1607.4Although successful programs

Conference Session

Special Session: Moving Towards the Intended, Explicit, and Authentic: Addressing Critical Misalignments in Engineering Learning within Secondary and University Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell J. Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy C. Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine G. Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci M. Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas Dean McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy K. Atwood, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

University of Wisconsin - Madison, and a faculty fel- low at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research (WCER) and the Center on Education and Work. Dr. Nathan studies the cognitive, embodied, and social processes involved in STEM reasoning, learn- ing and teaching, especially in mathematics and engineering classrooms and in laboratory settings, using both quantitative and qualitative research methods. Dr. Nathan has secured over $20M in external re- search funds and has over 80 peer-reviewed publications in education and Learning Sciences research, as well as over 100 scholarly presentations to US and international audiences. He is Principal Investiga- tor or co-Principal Investigator of 5 active grants from NSF and the

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Candice Stefanou, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; John Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Jonathan D. Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Educational Research and Methods

course for mechanicalengineering students. The course meets 3 times per week, has no associated laboratory and includeshomework sets, quizzes, and midterm and final exam. Collaborative student-centered learningtechniques including in-class problem solving using clickers, peer to peer instruction, discussionswith student neighbors, calling on students for answers, and handing out partially completed notesare employed. Conceptual questions are included in addition to calculation-based examples. Thehomework assignments are completed by about half the students in two-person teams, while the restelect to do them individually. Each time that a homework solution is submitted, the students take anin-class quiz that assesses their knowledge of the

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Frank, Queen's University; David S. Strong, Queen's University; Rick Sellens, Queen's University

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Design in Engineering Education

peer mentorship to develop leadership and additional support for early year studentsFollowing the guidelines of the Washington Accord12 , the CEAB has established a requirementfor Canadian engineering programs to demonstrate that graduates possess attributes in twelvecategories:5 1. Knowledge base for 7. Communication skills engineering 8. Professionalism 2. Problem analysis 9. Impact of engineering on society and the 3. Investigation environment 4. Design 10. Ethics and equity 5. Use of engineering tools 11. Economics and project management 6. Individual and team work 12. Lifelong learningThe EDPS

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald C. Rosenberg, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Systems Engineering

competitive peer comparisons.The self-assessment report data provided documented evidence of significant growth in oralcommunication skills for almost every student. Furthermore, the data provided insight into waysfor the instructors to improve the students’ experiences in subsequent course offerings.Introduction: course context and goals for student learningThe recent impetus to rethink our national policy for engineering education originated with theNational Academy for Engineering report Educating the Engineer of 2020.1 As Redish andSmith expressed it: “The increasing importance of technology in our modern economic systemand the increased globalization of scientific and technological ideas, development, andproduction have focused national

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C.S. Chen, Miami University; Steven Elliott, Miami University, Department of Economics; Mark Boardman, Miami University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, students are engaged with others across disciplines. This interaction serves toenhance peer-to-peer education and build knowledge among student cohorts. The group projectsand debates enhance students’ knowledge and oblige them to analyze problems frommultidisciplinary perspectivesThe development and teaching of this multidisciplinary course presents challenges to thestudents and faculty in crossing the traditional academic silos. Lessons learned and the necessaryinstitutional infrastructure in sustaining the multidisciplinary efforts are presented and discussed.IntroductionEnergy is not only an economic and technological issue; it is also an environmental and nationalsecurity issue. The Department of Energy reports that the United States consumes

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ifte Choudhury, Texas A&M University

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Construction

. Page 22.1450.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Does Watching Video Clips Affect Student Performance in a Construction Science Course at an Undergraduate Level?AbstractThe method of instruction in regular classrooms has traditionally been lectures, sometimes usinga chalk board for writing important concepts. This procedure essentially requires only short-termmemory acquisition and an organization that allows for efficient retrieval of the information.With the increase in class sizes, most teachers find it difficult to disseminate information andengage students in effective learning. The use of information and communication technologies isgradually becoming popular as vehicles of

Conference Session

Integration of Liberal Education into Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K.L. Jordan, Michigan Technological University; Anahita Pakzad, Michigan Technological University; Renee Oats, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Ethics, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

class, while others justneed a book in hand) and that online learning makes it easier for students to cheat and gethigher grades compared to students in a traditional classroom setting. Comparing onlygrades is not conclusive. Students and faculty tend to believe that even if both groupsearn the same grades, long term retention is going to be higher in the students who sit in aclassroom and interact with others. Page 22.642.6Q8. Does internet based learning help foster strong peer-to-peer relationships andcollaboration?In general, students and faculty were neutral on this subject. They all agreed thatrelationships depend the individual, and that it is

Conference Session

Incorporating Innovative Technologies into the Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne P. Hung, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

. Thetimely feedback also allowed instructors to adjust and find a more effective teaching method.Lantz 15 highlighted the benefit of Clickers when students have to generate an answer withoutbeing judged by peers, therefore, promoting memory though "generation effect." Keller et al 4survey more than 10,000 students in 94 lecture sessions. They suggested the maximum Clickerbenefit could be achieved if 3-4 questions were given per quiz in practically every lecture (90-100%). Both students and instructors agreed that it would be best to let students discuss during aquiz to foster interaction and improve learning. Kay and LeSage 3 summarized benefits andchallenges of using Clickers in Table 1 in which numerous advantages of how Clickers change apassive

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ratchaneekorn Thamvichai, Saint Cloud State University; Tonya Lynette Smith-Jackson, Virginia Tech; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Virginia Tech; Tamal Bose, Virginia Tech

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Electrical and Computer

(SDR) and cognitive radio (CR),human factors in CR, prepare students with basic technical knowledge and skills to conductthe CR-related research project. The research project is carried out in small teams withmentoring and support of tenured faculty, research faculty, and/or research staff. After the intensive two-week technical tutorial, each student team chose a CR-relatedtopic of their interest, conducted a literature search and review, and wrote a prospectus fortheir proposed research project. Each team worked directly with their research mentor andpresented work in progress to their peers and faculty team each week. Mentors in theprogram provided a breadth of experiences and scaffolding both for development of subjectknowledge and

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frankie Santos Laanan, Iowa State University; Balaji Narasimhan, Iowa State University; Monica H. Lamm, Iowa State University; Carlos Lopez, Iowa State University ; Dimitra Lynette Jackson, Iowa State University

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Biological & Agricultural

of study. Similarly, students stated that their projects were notonly interesting; but also challenging, and that they were able to learn more about managing timeand accomplishing different tasks in a short period of time. Moreover, students expressed that allworkshops and activities during the REU BioMaP research program helped them to betterdevelop their ability to write effectively, to think critically, to interact with others and to openlycontribute to group discussions.In addition to the quantitative data, a qualitative component will provide a rich, in depth-description of student experiences. Specifically, this component of the analysis will portray theexperiences of students; their role in the labs and different tasks during the 10

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junaid A. Siddiqui, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin S. Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Alison A. Dingwall, Howard University

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Educational Research and Methods

the most usefulaspects of the workshop. The most cited aspect that participants found useful was interactionwith peers. As one participant responded: Working collaboratively with others to develop ajoint project - the interactive process helped to more quickly hone in on a research question.Participants also identified one-on-one interactions with workshop facilitators as very useful.One participant writes it succinctly: 1) Most important: Discussion with facilitators about mytopic 2) Second most important: Discussion with participants about my topic. Participants alsoappreciated the presentation on theoretical frameworks and the opportunity that the workshopprovided for developing their research questions. Common responses to the question

Conference Session

Information Literacy: Preparing Students for the Real World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Annette Berndt, University of British Columbia; Aleteia Greenwood, University of British Columbia; Carla S Paterson, University of British Columbia

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Engineering Libraries

choice”, especially inscience and engineering 4, 5 . 83% of students use GS – an additional 13% had not used it butwant to 4 .Some benefits for students of using GS are: • GS searches citation metadata (and millions of fulltext books in Google Print) • GS searches well into the fulltext of documents • Though GS is not an index in the traditional sense due to the absence of a controlled • vocabulary or thesaurus, it does point to scholarly and peer-reviewed information Page 22.1682.3We believe that introducing students to advanced Google searching techniques enhances theirreal-world searching experience not only for academic

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Lori Smolleck, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

Final memos and peer evaluations due (final exam slot)Each team was assigned a customer, with whom they met three times. Customers weredrawn from two main sources: students in EDUC 344: Science as Inquiry and local Cubor Girl Scout troops. Teachers in local school districts were invited and served asoccasional customers occasionally during this project, however the overlap betweenENGR 100 class times and school hours created a significant obstacle to customer-student interactions.Student teams were assigned topics in addition to being assigned customers. Customerswere interested in the given topic, but typically topics came from a “higher” source thanthe customers themselves, such as State Education

Conference Session

Mechanical and Architectural Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy K Lape, Harvey Mudd College; David L Harris, Harvey Mudd College; Matthew Joseph Keeter, Harvey Mudd College; Madeleine S Ong, Harvey Mudd College; Zachary Dodds, Harvey Mudd College

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

to mechanical, chemical, electrical, andcomputer engineering, computer science, design, controls, and energy. Course goals includeexposing students to many facets of engineering and computer science to aid in major choice,developing practical technical skills relevant to subsequent projects, generating enthusiasm forfuture studies, and developing teamwork, design, presentation, and technical writing skills.Through a series of labs including drawing and 3D printing a robot chassis, soldering amicrocontroller circuit board, assembling a gear box, building sensor circuits, machining andcharacterizing hydrogen proton exchange membranes (PEM) fuel cells, C programming, andgenerating and detecting Gold codes, the students design, build, test, and

Conference Session

Project-Based, Inquiry Guided, and High Performance Learning Environments: Effective Approaches

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adrienne R. Minerick, Michigan Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

), during (Q14), and predict after (Q15) this class. Averages werebefore = 3.2 corresponding to ’24-10% of what I learned was from the literature’, during = 4.8which corresponds to ‘>50% of what I learned was from the literature’, and after = 4.2 which is apercentage of 25 to 49%. Graduate students, as expected rated this higher than undergrads withbefore =5.0 and 2.3 where 2 corresponded to 1-9%, during 5.0 and 4.8, and after, 5.0 and 3.8,respectively. When asked if the course demonstrated the value of peer-reviewed literature,graduate and undergraduate students were in perfect agreement of 4.5 halfway between stronglyagree and agree. In Q17 and Q18, students were also asked their experience reading the journalarticles before the class (average

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Adam M. Wilson, College of Saint Rose; Adrianna Anderson, College of Saint Rose; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Frederick C. Berry, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Dianna Newman, University at Albany, State University of New York; Judith E. O'Rourke, College of Saint Rose; Thomas D.C. Little, Boston University; Don Lewis Millard, National Science Foundation

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Electrical and Computer

homework purposes. Nearly half of thestudents (48%) indicated autonomous use of the board to support out of class learning, and 29%indicated that they used the board with one or more peers to support out of class work. Whenqueried, these students noted that even though the work was not required, they used it to helprehearse, review, and explore concepts. Those working with peers also reported sharing new usesand applications.The application of Mobile Studio at Rose-Hulman is similar to RPI except that the order of thecourses chosen is reversed, since the first courses addressed were electrical systems courses forother majors, not EE. Two different courses were offered in the first phase, one for civil and

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Chanley, North Essex Community College; Michael E. Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda A. Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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Mathematics

a degree program.The genesis of SI at NECC began in fall of 2008 with Northeastern University's invitation toattend an SI workshop. SI provides peer-facilitated study sessions led by competentundergraduate SI leaders who attend scheduled classes with students and then help the studentsto practice and discuss course materials in a series of review sessions. Sessions are open to allstudents who are enrolled in the course and want to improve their understanding of the material,as well as improve their grades. In the fall of 2008, two of the four co-authors of this paper, withfinancial support from Northeastern University's STEP UP National Science Foundation grant,attended a workshop on SI held at Boston University.After completing the one-day

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya D. Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Jana B. Milford, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A. Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Minorities in Engineering

key courses (math,science, engineering, humanities and writing), sense of community within the program andcollege, and their intention to graduate and pursue a future in engineering.Ennis et al.1 described the motivation for the GoldShirt Program and key elements of its design,and also reviewed performance and assessment results for the first year. This paper furtherdelves into the strengths and weaknesses of the GoldShirt Program by examining how thestudents performed academically both in the GoldShirt year and beyond into the first year of theregular engineering curriculum. The paper provides a brief overview of the program, followed byan examination of the key challenges and outcomes in selected program elements, including

Conference Session

Engaging Families and Exciting Girls with Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie S. Ivey, University of Memphis; Paul J. Palazolo, University of Memphis

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-2109: GIRLS EXPERIENCING ENGINEERING: EVOLUTIONAND IMPACT OF A SINGLE-GENDER OUTREACH PROGRAMStephanie S Ivey, University of Memphis Dr. Stephanie Ivey, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, is currently involved in several engineering and STEM education projects. She is part of the project team for the NSF funded MemphiSTEP: A STEM Talent Expansion Program (NSF DUE 0756738), where her responsibilities include coordination of the entire project’s mentoring activities, including the peer-mentoring, peer-tutoring, and STEM club mini-grant program. She is leading a project focused on service learning within the Civil Engineering curriculum and a project examining links between learning styles and freshman

Conference Session

Research and Models for Professional Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Stevens Institute of Technology; Chris Jurado, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in the United States in the1950s was attributed to the scientific andtechnological advances during that decade. In 2005, a survey was conducted by the NationalAssociation of Manufacturers and the Deloitte Consulting Company to gain an understanding ofthe demands associated with the economic reality and employability of the US manufacturingworkforce in the current decade. Results indicated that manufacturing companies would look tohire workers with proficient reading, writing, and communication skills, the ability to work in ateam, strong technology-related skills, the ability to translate drawings, diagrams or flowcharts,strong math skills and innovation/ creativity skills.7 Top growing service occupations in the US

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liping Guo, Northern Illinois University; Mansour Tahernezhadi, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

22.556.4energy; demonstrate understanding of correct procedure to measure voltage, current and power;competently research and discuss other experiments and lessons using web-based tools; haveincreased ability to design alternative energy systems; and write solar and wind technology-based lesson plans to use in his or her classroom. Problem-based, inquiry learning using authentic problems in alternative energytechnology is applied to increase content knowledge of alternative energy and increase interestand awareness of alternative energy. Participants become community leaders promotingalternative energy technology. Each participant writes an inquiry-based lesson plan in solar andwind power technology after attending the ETI institute. Inquiry

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering in Silico

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering

. 3.53 4.12 I would have approached this assignment differently if I had an10 3.18 3.02 audience of my peers, rather than attorneys.11 Ethics is a function of the way you were brought up. 3.88 3.96 It is possible to change one's ethical values after participating in12 3.06 3.26 this assignment. SCALE: 1 - STRONGLY DISAGREE, 2 - DISAGREE, 3 - NETHER AGREE NOR DISAGREE, 4 - AGREE, 5 - STRONGLY AGREE * The scores

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods and Learning Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ross B Kaplan, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Timothy M Johnson P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Ralf Oliver Schneider, Wentworth Institute of Technology ; Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

units, writing programs for initializingthe sensor then controlling the requesting of data from the sensor and passing the data to thenetwork, adding a temperature application to the Chronos watch display, and writing the peer-to-peer protocol. The wireless microcontroller software flow is shown in Figure 2. Page 22.34.6Figure 2. Wireless microcontroller software flow.Industrial design aspectsIn the present project, special effort was made to include team members from differentdisciplines. One of the disciplines was Industrial Design whose practitioners give form andfunction to objects. This creative science utilizes knowledge of the arts

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara A. Masi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Shanette A. Go; E. Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

encourage undergraduateinstitutions to ensure that students graduating from their engineering programs can applyengineering knowledge, carry out experiments required in engineering work, but also are able tocommunicate in writing and orally, work in multidisciplinary teams, carry out the engineeringdesign process, and understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global or society context.Shulman12 argues that ABET’s Criterion 3 (a-k) are no longer sufficient. Nor have these learningoutcomes been fully achieved, particularly in providing curricula that help graduates address thecontemporary complexity of socio-technical engineering problems. Recently, Duderstadt4 called