Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pattabhi Sitaram, Baker College, Flint, Michigan; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering disciplines in the areas of engineering mechanics, structural engineering, structural design, and solid mechanics., crashworthiness, and Plates & Shells.Dr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of the College of Engineering at Baker College. In addition to her administrative role she is involved with development of new engineering and technology programs and curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various capacities

Conference Session

Creating a Positive Environment for Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville; Gerold Willing, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #21927Peer-Led-Team-Learning in a Mechanics I: Statics CourseDr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Dr. Thomas D. Rockaway, University of Louisville Thomas D. Rockaway, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton; Christopher Reed Martin, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona; Jacob Preston Moore, Pennsylvania State University, Mont Alto

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #25817An Online Tool for Facilitating Thermodynamic Property LookupsDr. Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Dr. Joseph Ranalli is an Associate Professor at Penn State Hazleton, and is the Program Option Coor- dinator for the Alternative Energy and Power Generation Engineering program. He previously earned a BS from Penn State and a PhD from Virginia Tech, both in Mechanical Engineering. Prior to his cur- rent appointment, he served as a postdoctoral research fellow at the National Energy Technology Lab in Morgantown, West Virginia. Dr. Ranalli’s current research interests include development of

Conference Session

Hands-On Projects and Demos

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Negar Beheshti Pour, Washington State University; Kitana Manivone Kaiphanliam, Washington State University; Arshan Nazempour, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Sarah A. Wilson, University of Kentucky; Derek L. Englert, University of Kentucky; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

October, 2013. He is presently a co PI on the NSF IUSE: Affordable Desktop Learning Modules to Facilitate Transformation in Undergraduate Engineering Classes, High School Recruitment and Retention.Mr. Fanhe Shamus Meng, Washington State University Mr. Fanhe Meng received his B.S in school of materials science and engineering in Nanjing University of Science and Technology. He is working towards a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering in Washington State University. He has been involved in fabricating low cost fluid experiments combining computer- aided design, 3D printing and vacuum forming since 2014. He speaks both English and Chinese.Dr. Olusola Adesope, Washington State University c American

Conference Session

Works-in-Progress Postcard Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy L. Carter, Northeastern University; Samira M. Azarin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Janie Brennan, Washington University in St. Louis; Elizabeth Hill, University of Minnesota Duluth; Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland - College Park

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Chemical Engineering

Minnesota Duluth Dr. Hill is focused on active learning teaching methods and materials research. After receiving her Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology, Dr. Hill spent several years working industrially.Amy J. Karlsson, University of Maryland - College Park Amy J. Karlsson is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Maryland - College Park. She received her BS in chemical engineering from Iowa State University and her PhD in chemical engineering from the University Wisconsin - Madison. At the University of Maryland, she has taught Separations, Unit Operations, and Protein Engineering and enjoys mentoring students of all levels in research focused

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Design II

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giancarlo D'Orazio, University of the District of Columbia; Jijuan Xu, University of the District of Columbia; Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

manned exploration of the red planet and subsequent colonization efforts byboth public and private entities [5] NASA’s journey into air and space has not only deepenedhumankind’s understanding of the universe but it has also inspired and motivated millions ofstudents to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Since1994, NASA has sponsored an annual competition for high school and college students to design,build, and race human-powered mars rovers. These collapsible vehicles must navigate simulatedouter space terrain, engaging students and providing valuable experiences in the technologies andconcepts that will be needed in future exploration missions [6] In April 2018, the team from theUniversity of the

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University; Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Sandeep Langar, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Construction Engineering

Paper ID #29657Evaluation of Disaster Resilience Preparation in the ConstructionEducation CurriculumDr. Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University Dr. Sanjeev Adhikari is faculty from Kennesaw State University. Previously he was faculty at Morehead State University from 2009 to 2016 and faculty at Purdue University – Indianapolis from 2016 to 2019. He has completed Ph.D. degree in civil engineering, focusing on construction management from Michigan Technological University in 2008. He has an extensive teaching background with a total of 18 years academic experience at five different universities. He has always been

Conference Session

Work in Progress: Hands-on Activities

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katelyn Dahlke, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Campbell University in the School of Engineering, which offers a broad BS in engineering with concentrations in chemical, electrical, and mechanical.Dr. Olusola Adesope, Washington State University Dr. Olusola O. Adesope is a Professor of Educational Psychology and a Boeing Distinguished Profes- sor of STEM Education at Washington State University, Pullman. His research is at the intersection of educational psychology, learning sciences, and instructional design and technology. His recent research focuses on the cognitive and pedagogical underpinnings of learning with computer-based multimedia re- sources; knowledge representation through interactive concept maps; meta-analysis of empirical research, and investigation

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chris A. O'Riordan-Adjah, Wake Technical Community College

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

concept and getting itapproved by faculty advisors is one of the greatest challenges you will ever face as a collegestudent.In the final analysis, this research project was an unqualified success, despite the disappointmentof not having enough time to adequately test the final design.References[1] J. Gowda, "Design and Fabrication of Drone Based Pesticide Sprayer," VTU Belgaum, Karnataka, India, 2018.[2] N. Yogianandh, R. Stopforth and G. Bright, "Development of an UAV for Search & Rescue Applications," in IEEE, Livingstone, Zambia, 2011.[3] H. Vardhan, D. S, S. Arul and P. Aditya, "Development of Automated Aerial Pesticide Sprayers," International Journal of Research in Engineering and Technology, vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 856 - 861

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and others have all implemented an EPICSprogram.Several recent developments at Louisiana Tech University have laid the groundwork forIMPaCT and other collaborative efforts. In 1996, the science and engineering departments ofLouisiana Tech were merged to form a new College of Engineering and Science (COES), and aninnovative administration structure was employed to facilitate strong interdisciplinarycollaborations for both research and education.2, 3 This structure has allowed for the developmentof innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate programs such as our Integrated Curricula andmultidisciplinary programs such as our Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology(CEnIT). For purposes of this paper, interdisciplinary is defined as

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah; Steven Bartlett, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Martinazzi, R., Rose, A.T., Samples, J. (2004). “Leadership 101 developing the leader in engineering and engineering technology students.” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Engineering Education Reaches New Heights, 20-23 June 2004, Salt Lake City, UT, 8747-8753. 4. Suckarieh, G. and Krupar, J. (2005). “Leadership and teamwork education for engineering and technology students an experiential learning and community service approach.” ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, The Changing Landscape of Engineering and Technology Education in a Global World, 12-15 June 2005, Portland, OR, 9511-9519. 5. Beddingfield, A.M. and Bennett, A.W. (2003). “Mississippi State University enhancing student leadership

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Boyle, Rice University; Brent Houchens, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

classified as “at-risk” or qualifying for reduced-price lunch10. The aim of this outreach was less to demonstratethe Lab itself, and more to generate interest among these students because of the concerningnumbers of minorities entering science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Theidea for the local outreach program came out of a study that suggests that involvement by college Page 13.149.5students with grade school students is an effective means of generating student interest in STEMfields11. This program utilized existing relationships from the D.R.E.A.M. (Designing with RiceEngineers – an Austin High School Mentorship) mentoring

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-532: USING FAILURE CASE STUDIES TO ADDRESS CIVILENGINEERING PROGRAM AND BOK CRITERIANorb Delatte, Cleveland State University Page 13.1338.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Failure Case Studies to Address Civil Engineering Program and BOK CriteriaAbstract This paper suggests ways that failure case studies may be used to address AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET EAC)general and civil engineering program specific criteria, as well as Civil Engineering Body ofKnowledge (BOK) criteria. The study of engineering failures can offer students

Conference Session

The New Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge (BOK2)

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College

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Civil Engineering

recognize the union of professionalism, technical knowledge, social and historical awareness, and traditions that serve to make engineers competent to address the world’s complex and changing challenges. • We aspire to engineers who will remain well grounded in the basics of mathematics and science, and who will expand their vision of design through solid grounding in the humanities, social sciences, and economics. Emphasis on the creative process will allow more effective leadership in the development and application of next-generation technologies to problems of the future.Fulfillment of the engineering vision requires professional activity supported on a balanced baseof liberal learning. Failure to provide

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Richter, Virginia Tech; Kurt Johnson, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

, and Assistant Head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. An award winning teacher, his main areas of research and teaching are design and design education. Page 12.1057.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Mentoring FIRST LEGO League: Challenges and Rewards of Working with YouthAbstractThe FIRST LEGO League (FLL) organizes friendly competitions between students, ages 9- to14-years-old. The competition focuses on engineering challenges addressing a theme in scienceand technology. For 2006, FLL chose nanotechnology as the central theme. The youth used

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Svetlana Korotkova, University of Northern Iowa; Alan Czarnetzki, University of Northern Iowa; Keith McCready, University of Northern Iowa

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Environmental Engineering

2006-2583: SIMULATION OF PARTICULATE MATTER DISTRIBUTION OVERIOWASvetlana Korotkova, University of Northern Iowa Graduate student Education: • 2005-current, Doctoral of Industrial Technology (DIT) Student, UNI. • M.S. in Environmental Science (2005), University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa • B.S. and M.S. in Environmental Engineering and Protection (2001), Moscow State Institute of Steel and Alloys (Technological University), Moscow, Russia Research Interests: • Environmental Science, Engineering and Industrial Technology Issues; • Pollution Simulation and Modeling; • Waste reduction • Pollution Prevention.Alan Czarnetzki , University of Northern Iowa

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Koopmann, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Erick Jones, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

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Industrial Engineering

2006-2632: A MATHEMATICAL MODEL TO IDENTIFY PRE-TURNOVERMINDSET IN SOPHOMORE STUDENTS AT THE UNIVERSITYErick Jones, University of Nebraska-LincolnAnn Koopman, University of Nebraska-Lincoln Page 11.66.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 “Measuring STEM Attrition in an Engineering College” Erick C. Jones, Ph.D. Ann Koopman Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department University of Nebraska LincolnABSTRACT Academic institutions seek to understand why Science, Technology, Engineering and Math(STEM) students are leaving

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Matsson, Oral Roberts University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-78: A STUDENT PROJECT ON AIRFOIL PERFORMANCEJohn Matsson, Oral Roberts University O. JOHN E. MATSSON is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He earned M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden in 1988 and 1994, respectively. Page 12.123.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Student Project on Airfoil PerformanceAbstractThis paper shows a course project in an undergraduate engineering program with a mechanicalemphasis. The students used LabVIEW software for measurements of the

Conference Session

EMD Program Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Gary Teng, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Yesim Sireli, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Karen Elmore, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Engineering Management

North Carolina-Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems (CLLES) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor and for Tefen USA, a systems design and industrial engineering consulting firm. Dr. Ozelkan holds a Ph.D. degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona. He teaches courses on supply chain management, lean systems, decision analysis and systems optimization. His current research interests are the modeling of

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Skokan, Colorado School of Mines; Ravel F. Ammerman, Colorado School of Mines; William Hoff, Colorado School of Mines

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

limited and we may find that better outcomes couldbe achieved by incorporating other technologies. Thus our preliminary results may be used asthe basis for a follow-on proposal to develop new hybrid course materials. New platforms fordistribution of course materials such as YouTube and iTunes University should be investigated.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to thank the Trefny Fund of the Center for Engineering Education at theColorado School of Mines for providing funding for this project.References1. Aycock, A., Garnham, C., and Kaleta, R., “Lessons Learned from the Hybrid Course Project”, Teaching WithTechnology Today, Vol. 8, No. 6, March 2002.2. McFarlin, B., “Hybrid Lecture-Online Format Increases Student Grades in an Undergraduate

Conference Session

Thermal Sciences

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Eric Judd EIT, University of Central Oklahoma; Brock Philip Ring; Andrew Wayne Henderson, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M Armstrong

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #7815Implementing a Flipped Classroom in ThermodynamicsDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma Professor Lemley teaches thermo-fluid engineering and works with undergraduates to perform fluid dy- namics research mostly focused on small scale flow problems. He currently is an Assistant Dean of Math- ematics and Science and a Professor of Engineering and Physics at the University of Central Oklahoma; his home institution of almost fifteen years. Previously, Professor Lemley worked as a mechanical engi- neer in the power industry. His Bachelor’s degree is in physics from Hendrix College and his M.S.M.E

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia; Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University; Tara Mawhinney, McGill University; Zoey Peterson, University of British Columbia; Michelle Spence, University of Toronto

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Engineering Libraries

Paper ID #5841Influence of Discovery Search Tools on Science and Engineering e-books Us-ageMr. Eugene Barsky, University of British Columbia Eugene Barsky is a Science and Engineering Librarian at the University of British Columbia (UBC). He is interested in engineering information, data management in the physical sciences and has published extensively in the library literature.Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University Sarah Jane Dooley is Head of Reference & Research Services and Promotions & Liaison Librarian at Dalhousie University’s Sexton Design & Technology Library in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.Mrs. Tara

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Ana Rita Queiroz Ferraz, Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana; Cristina Voigt Coutinho, Voigt Brasil Recursos Humanos

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10170A Hybrid Interdisciplinary Mechatronics Engineering Course Using ContentBased Learning and Project Based LearningProf. Genisson Silva Coutinho P.E., Instituto Federal de Educac¸a˜ o, Ciˆencia e Tecnologia da Bahia Genisson Silva Coutinho currently teaches in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Technology at the Instituto Federal de Educac¸a˜ o, Ciˆencia e Tecnologia da Bahia. He is a mechanical engineer and holds a Bachelor’s degree in law and a Master’s degree in mechanical engineering. He has been teaching at different levels, from the first year of technical high school to the final year of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monique H. Head, Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi PE, Morgan State University; Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #7957Comparative Assessment of Student Performance on Exams when Using On-line Homework Tools in an Undergraduate Engineering Mechanics CourseDr. Monique H. Head, Morgan State University Dr. Monique Head is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. She earned her bachelor and master of civil engineering degrees from the University of Delaware in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and her doctorate in structural engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in May 2007. Her research and teaching interests include experimen- tal testing, detailed

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi T. Shankar, Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, FL; Jonathan Paul Dickson, FAU; Carlo A Mazoleny, Florida Atlantic University

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Systems Engineering

the individualfaculty level to help them be more objective in their evaluations. We have also contacted ABETabout the availability of tools to help with ABET accreditation. Those details will be included inthe final paper and/or the presentation, depending upon when their response is received.Relevance to Systems Engineering: Systems Engineering (SE) is an emerging discipline that isnow ‘gaining international recognition as an effective technologically based interdisciplinaryprocess for bringing human-made systems into being, and for improving systems already inbeing’8 . According to Fabrycky8, certain desirable academic and professional attributes of SEare gaining clarification. He describes systems engineering as being inherently oriented

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

the importance of validation, however they can be improved to help thestudents learn self-teaching of engineering software. For this reason, the exercises will beupdated for continued use in future courses. The solutions to the five exercises may also act astutorials for the other faculty in the department. Page 25.604.8V. Bibliography 1. Garrett, S. L. (1996) The Polk County Courthouse: a $47 Million Iaq Disaster. Presented at 1996 ASEE National Conference. 2. Schlager, N. Breakdown: Deadly Technological Disasters (Visible Ink Press, 1995). 3. Petroski, H. Design Paradigms: Case Histories of Error and Judgment in

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Rust, Western New England University; Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

of Western New England University as an Assistant Professor of biomedical engi- neering. He currently teaches undergraduate courses in bioinstrumentation, biomedical systems, circuit analysis, lab-on-a-chip, and global health. He also serves as the Faculty Advisor for the Engineering World Health (EWH) Club, and is a member of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). His research interests involve the development of point-of-care medical technologies, including bioinstrumentation for use in low-resource settings.Dr. Steven G. Northrup, Western New England University Steven G. Northrup is an Associate Professor of electrical and computer engineering at Western

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tracy Q. Gardner, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines

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Chemical Engineering

Teaching Associate Professor and the Assistant Department Head of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at CSM. My primary research focus is in pedagogy, specifically in utilizing tablets and other technology and different teaching methods to increase student engagement and reduce/eliminate lecturing in the classroom. She likes to play with her kids, play racquetball, run, bike, swim, and play pool in her free time.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of MinesProf. Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Page 25.826.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Education: Upperclass Years

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Angie Andriot, Purdue University; Stephen Beaudoin, Purdue University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2010-989: FACTORS INFLUENCING STUDENT SUCCESS IN A SUMMERRESEARCH PROGRAM: FORMAL VERSUS INFORMAL RELATIONALSTRUCTURESMonica Cox, Purdue University Monica F. Cox, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goli Nossoni, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

challenged to predict the strength of the “Greencrete” theydeveloped. In addition to introducing students to sustainability concepts, the project developedtheir creativity and critical thinking skills, enabled them to learn concrete design concepts morethoroughly, and provided a challenging yet fun learning environment that they enjoyed.IntroductionCivil engineers are being increasingly expected to develop sustainable solutions to infrastructureand technology problems, yet they may find themselves inadequately prepared to provideanswers.1 In a 2006 study, the rating of new graduates’ knowledge of sustainable principles wasonly 2.8 out of 10, department support for teaching and research in sustainability was 4.7 out of10, and the university