Conference Session

Philosophy of Engineering Education: Epistemology and Ethics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Valenzuela, University of Evansville; James Allen, University of Evansville; Brian Swenty, University of Evansville

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Liberal Education

democratic institutions and expanded human freedom and justice, and direct experience in addressing the needs of the larger community. • “Inquiry- and project-based learning: multiple opportunities to work, independently and Page 13.853.6 collaboratively, on projects that require the integration of knowledge with skills in analysis, discovery, problem solving, and communication.”In 2004 ASCE published its first attempt at defining the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledgefor the 21st Century.7 In this first edition (BOK1) ASCE defined 15 outcomes necessary in theeducation of a civil engineer, paralleling and also augmenting the

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Travis Rieder, University of South Carolina

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Engineering Ethics

hopefullybetter inform the conversation, by making the speaker aware of its implications. It maybe that the student is okay with the realization that she is making a deontological claim –she may be prepared to defend against the utilitarian criticisms of her view. But the veryrealization of how one’s intuitions fit into a larger scheme, and the weaknesses of thescheme, seems to me to be a great advance over the situation in which we leave many ofour students.Notes:1 The existence of this project is due to a suggestion by Ann Johnson, for which I am grateful. I am alsograteful to Justin Weinberg for reading multiple drafts, and for detailed comments and criticisms. Finally,for helpful conversation on the penultimate version of this paper, I want to thank

Conference Session

Philosophy of Engineering Education: Epistemology and Ethics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gayle Ermer, Calvin College

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Liberal Education

asking questions about its future.”7Fortunately, engineering science gives us a great deal of understanding of the way things work,and we should be grateful that the vast majority of our modern engineering hypotheses turn out tobe true, but our limited creativity has contributed to disasters as well. Martin and Schinzinger, intheir widely used engineering ethics textbook, have a chapter on “Engineering as SocialExperimentation” that also emphasizes the point that engineering projects are generally “carriedout in partial ignorance.”8 The nature of engineering is to push the envelope. We are alwaysoperating at the edge of our ability to predict. This is intrinsic to the discipline (and part of whatmakes engineering fun), but it is also what makes

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Margaret Bates, Northeastern University; Brittany Damon, Northeastern University; Alison Reppy

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New Engineering Educators

University is unique in that in spans over the course of a five-year period, with students working at two to three co-operative education jobs throughout their academictenure. The benefit of co-op, however, causes complications in the development of course structure asstudents theoretically begin their academic career requiring a more pedagogical (instructive) approach tolearning and leave with a more andragogical (self-directed) approach –or they are at the bridging stage inbetween these two points4. Essentially, this implies that the teaching techniques used in the classroomshould evolve concurrently with students’ academic and professional maturation and in accordance withtheir general learning styles and perferences.This research project

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dominic Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Nicholas Halsmer, Oral Roberts University; Robert Johnson, Oral Roberts University; James Wanjiku, Oral Roberts University

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Design in Engineering Education

sense,made for each other; possibly for the purpose of communicating important truths? This idea goesa long way toward explaining the fine-tuning of the cosmos for life, and the success humanshave had in reverse engineering the cosmos.It is proposed that engineering design principles, along with “the engineering mindset”, can beprofitably applied to establish a coherent understanding of the fundamental nature of the cosmosand the place of humanity within it. This paper represents the start of an ambitious project whichnecessarily draws upon many fields of knowledge, but what better way to use the diverse andabundant resources of the university setting. An interdisciplinary course has been introduced toassist and encourage students to

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Qing Li

’ retention(Astin & Astin, 1992; Astin, 1993; Shuman, et. al., 1999; Buyer & Connolly, 2006). For example, student-faculty interaction is significantly correlated with college GPA, college retention, graduating with honors, andenrollment in graduate school. Effective student-faculty interaction can take many forms (Kuh & Hu, 2001).Interaction in classroom includes discussion on course-related topics or offering academic advice. Interactionout of classroom includes conversations on non-academic related topics, or faculty-supervised internships andresearch opportunities. In particular, Bjorklund, et. al. (2002) has recommended student-faculty communicationthrough integrating design projects and collaborative learning opportunities in

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Meltzer, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

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Educational Research and Methods

mechanics test Page 13.812.11 data for introductory physics courses,” Am. J. Phys. 66, 64-74 (1998).7. http://www.physicseducation.net/current/index.html; “Ongoing Projects,” item #2.

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalid Al-Olimat, Ohio Northern University

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Electrical and Computer

; Education, 40, pp183-191, 2003.[3] R. A. Bartsch & K. M. Cobern, “Effectiveness of PowerPoint presentations in lectures,” Computer & Education, 41, pp 77-86, 2003.[4] S. M. Butzin, “Using instructional technology in transformed learning environments: An evaluation of project child,” Journal of Research in Computing Education, 33(4), pp 367-384, 2000.[5] M. H. Hopson, R. L. Simms & G. A. Knezek, “Using a technologically enriched environment to improve higher-order thinking skills,” Journal of Research on Technology in Education, 34(2), pp 109-119, 2002.[6] S. T. Marina, “Facing the challenges, getting the right way with distance learning,” Ed at a Distance, 15(30), pp 1-8, 2001.[7] R. A. Reiser, “A

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

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Mechanical Engineering

into the material the grains take on a spherical shape withtheir upper ends bending parallel with the surface. The grain of the metal situated in the path ofthe cutting edge is captured by the tool, and the projecting part of the grain is being carried awayin the chip while still in connection with the remaining part of the grain. The middle section of Page 13.1314.3the grain is pulled out to a thin string and is finally torn off. Part of the grain is carried off by thechip while the remaining part adheres to the work surface. The top part of the portion remainingFigure 1. Micrograph of grains showing the distortion of plastically

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

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Computers in Education

OK if I use it as a template for my work this fall? • What kind of information can I use from a website and how can I use it? • There is a lot of programming code available for free on the Internet. May I use it for this project?Review of the LiteratureRecent literature addresses numerous concerns and indicates that academic honesty continues tobe an issue for faculty and students alike, and it reports on the impact of technology and existingperceptions.Technology and Academic Honesty Academic honesty is a pervasive issue for educators suchas reported by Jordan & Elmore,12 Bikowski and Broeckelman,1 and Cordova and Thornhill. 4Indeed, Whitley 21 reported on more than 100 research studies on cheating in a 30 year

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Randi Walters, Boise State University; Bill Clement, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

simulationsused in this project are illustrated in Figures 1 through 5. All of the simulations, with theexception of the Materials Science simulation, were interactive. The simulations were embeddedinto the engineering modules of Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Vectors, CivilEngineering, and Electrical Engineering. A sixth engineering module (Matrices) was included inthe course, but had no simulation. Student use of the simulations took place in a computer lab inthe constant presence of a professor. The professor interacted with each student, providingguided feedback on their use of the computer simulations and their overall progress in meetingthe objectives of each engineering module

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Kohlmyer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Michael Schatz, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marcus Marr, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

course write programs in the VPython computer language which apply a discrete form of the momentum principle iteratively through simple Euler integration. In this way, freshman and sophomores can study systems that would be too complex or impossible to do so analytically. Computer modeling also reinforces the theme that the same small number of principles can be used to predict a wide variety of behaviors. The VPython models also produce 3D graphics that enable visualization of complex phenomena.Matter & Interactions is currently used at several large U.S. institutions. The efforts toimplement M&I at Georgia Tech are part of a larger collaborative project with researchers atNorth Carolina State

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thorsten Wagener, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering

resources engineering at Penn StateUniversity, the majority of the students, while majoring in civil engineering, are not focusing onwater. This means that motivating the students to learn the material conveyed becomes crucial,and asking the students to work on extensive projects, which often do not have a clear-cutanswer, is difficult. In addition, at Penn State, the average hydrology class size is approximately80 students, which is a considerable contrast to most US Universities where hydrology classesare considerably smaller as shown by a recent survey1 (Figure 1). Such large class sizes make itdifficult to engage the students and provide meaningful feedback on student understanding. Figure 1. Distribution of class sizes based on a survey

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Karimi, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

fins. None of the students had used theGoal Seek or Solver tools of Excel. A short lecture was given on the use of these tools. Studentswere given the option of using Excel, IHT, EES, or similar software for plotting the curves. Allstudents selected to use Excel to complete their assigned project. The main reason was theconvenience and the availability of Excel of student personal computers.SummaryThe application of Excel spreadsheet in solving one dimensional heat conduction problems wasdemonstrated through several examples. It was shown that Excel is a useful computational toolwhen the solution to problems requires (a) varying one of the parameters, (b) plotting the resultsof calculations, and (c) an iteration process.References1. Kreith, F

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Gattis, University of Arkansas; Shannon Davis, University of Arkansas; Bryan Hill, University of Arkansas; Patricia Kirkwood, University of Arkansas

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

York:National Action Council for Minorities in Engineering, Inc.17 Good, Jennifer, Glennelle Halpin and Gerald Halpin, “A Promising Prospect for Minority Retention: StudentsBecoming Peer Mentors,” Journal of Negro Education, Volume 69, No. 4, Fall 2000.18 Gattis, Carol and Bryan Hill, “A Successful Peer Mentoring Program,” Proceedings of the 114th Annual ASEEConference & Exposition, June 24-27, 2007, p. 7-8.19 Tinto, V., Love, A. G., and Russo, P., Building Learning Communities for New College Students: A Summary ofResearch Findings of the Collaborative Learning Project, National Center on Postsecondary Teaching, Learning anAssessment; University Park, PA, 1993.20 Shapiro, Nancy S., Levine, Jodi H., Creating Learning Communities: A Practical

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

minds about aerospace engineering, though they hadyet to take an actual aerospace course. At the same period in time there was much publicity ofdownturns in the industry, etc., that likely influenced their decisions as much as any otherfactors. The number of our students continuing on into graduate school has been increasing, andwe are retaining more of our best undergraduates. Much of that trend can be immediately tracedto the introduction to students of senior research faculty in lectures to the intro classes, and thesubsequent employment of undergraduates on research projects that interest them. Building onthat interest and continuing into graduate research from undergraduate wage employment is adefinite consequence of the familiarity with

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K12 Teachers

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Gemma Mann, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

like to validate the images as stimulus fornoticing by replicating this study in conjunction with interviews. Also, we would like toevaluate the potential of these images for stimulating noticing engineering by asking engineers toevaluate these images. This could provide a norm reference in which to determine if ourinstruments have a ceiling effect. That is, teachers are coming to the academies with the abilityto notice the same categories of engineering characteristics in the images as an engineer wouldnotice.We are encourage with the potential of the coding methods for this project as it relates to otherimportant aspects of engineering thinking, the ability to evaluate complex systems.AcknowledgementsThis work was made possible through

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part Two

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephan Durham, University of Colorado at Denver; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

in Figure 12. Students typically account in their laboratory reports howthe lower w/c concrete mixtures are more difficult to compact in the cylinder molds than thehigher w/c mixtures. (a) (b) Figure 12. Comparison Between (a) 0.40 and (b) 0.60 W/C MixturesThis experiment also has a “real world” portion. Students are asked to provide cases where 0.40,0.50, and 0.60 w/c concrete mixtures would be used in engineering practice. This provides anopportunity for students to research engineering projects and determine what w/c is frequentlyused for certain structures (bridge beams, highway pavements, sidewalks, etc…).Concrete Curing ExperimentThe concrete curing experiment is a

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar; José Carrillo; Jesús García

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International

establish common criteria and methodologies if mutual trust amongInstitutions and agencies are achieved on a basis of greater transparency in accreditationprocesses. To that end it is essential to promote a peer review process among agencies. But thisproposal had a risk. The Institutional Evaluation Programme has given Europe a solid experiencein transnational evaluation, evaluating close to 120 universities in 35 different countries. This Page 13.1384.2ten-year experience, combined with the outcomes of the Quality Culture project, points to thefact that it is impossible to reach agreement on quality standards when dealing with a diversity

Conference Session

FPD2 - First-Year Advising and Transition

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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First-Year Programs

theprojects discussed in this paper. Several projects for improving the first year transition have beeninitiated and documented in engineering schools around the world, including learningcommunities, subject-based preparation and bridging programs, mentorship programming and e-mentoring, however, facilitated study groups and online orientation programs in engineeringschools have not been widely reported or researched.Examining the First Year Experience Page 13.1228.2In 2006, research was conducted to determine and describe the challenges, for both students andinstructors, in the transition to a first year engineering program. Research methodology

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Peterson, ABET; Kathryn Aberle, ABET

Tagged Divisions

International

facilitate the training of evaluators. • Promote and facilitate each other's participation in seminars and workshops about accreditation systems worldwide • Exchange information including documents, papers and surveys concerning accreditation processes and higher education quality assurance • Explore the feasibility of mutual recognition based on the collaboration, exchange, and assessment of their respective accreditation systems. • Negotiate and mutually agree upon any expenses associated with the implementation of this Memorandum of Understanding prior to the execution of any projects or services. Country Organization

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Chin, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, and definition were as follows: 17-3026.00; Industrial EngineeringTechnicians; Apply engineering theory and principles to problems of industrial layout ormanufacturing production, usually under the direction of engineering staff. May study and recordtime, motion, method, and speed involved in performance of production, maintenance, clerical,and other worker operations for such purposes as establishing standard production rates orimproving efficiency.Sample of reported job titles included: Manufacturing Engineer, Engineering Technician,Industrial Engineering Technician, Production Staff Worker, Project Engineer, IndustrialEngineering Analyst, Process Documentation and Methods Analyst, Manufacturing Technician,Quality Control Engineering

Conference Session

Anything New in the Mechanics of Materials?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Magda, Weber State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

into the material the grains take on a spherical shape withtheir upper ends bending parallel with the surface. The grain of the metal situated in the path ofthe cutting edge is captured by the tool, and the projecting part of the grain is being carried awayin the chip while still in connection with the remaining part of the grain. The middle section of Page 13.1313.3the grain is pulled out to a thin string and is finally torn off. Part of the grain is carried off by thechip while the remaining part adheres to the work surface. The top part of the portion remainingFigure 1. Micrograph of grains showing the distortion of plastically

Conference Session

Anything New in Dynamics?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Rideout, Memorial University of Newfoundland

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

; numerical stiffness, and implicit vs. explicit vs. differential-algebraic equations ‚ use of parasitic elements to express constraint forces in terms of state variables ‚ the general formalism and example applicationsForward dynamics simulation is incorporated into a student project in which the response of aspring-loaded catapult must be simulated. The catapult is then subjected to an inverse-dynamicsanalysis to determine the required motor torque to reset the mechanism.Summary and ConclusionsA simple, physically-intuitive multi-body dynamics formulation has been presented for use inundergraduate engineering curricula where students have not been exposed to forward dynamicssimulation of the types of mechanisms studied in mechanism

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Garrett, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas Walker, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

design visuals in the lecture/project portion of EngE 1104 – does count as using this language outside of officially assigned course work.) (1) true (2) falseLimitationsThe research plan called for the survey to be administered during a standard class meeting.Although completing the survey was optional, the expectation was that this procedure wouldgather responses from nearly all of the approximately 280 students. Unfortunately, the tragicevents at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007 occurred shortly before the survey was to beadministered. To allow for student recovery from that traumatic event, all classes becameoptional during the last three weeks of the school year. To address that issue, students remainingon campus

Conference Session

Statics and Dynamics: What's New?

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kazem Abhary, University of South Australia

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Mechanical Engineering

quick. It is therefore amost suitable tool not only for designers but for teaching force analysis of mechanisms too, as itdowngrades the project-type problems to the level of classroom tutorials. The teachingsignificance of the method further surfaces when the reader would recall that textbooks havemainly focused on frictionless mechanisms due to the complexity of frictional mechanisms.Keywor ds: Mechanisms, Planar mechanisms, Frictional mechanisms, Kinetic analysis, Forceanalysis, Kinetostatic analysis.Nomenclatur eci = angular acceleration of link iha = angular position of the velocity of joint, say, Aii = angular position of the acceleration-vector of centroid of link iia = angular position of the acceleration of

Conference Session

Learning from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Thornton, University of Maryland; Jacqueline Rogers, University of Maryland (Retired); Nathan Myers, University of Maryland; Monica Neukomm, University of Maryland

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

years teaching fourth grade in Baltimore as a Teach for America corps member. After her teaching commitment, she moved to the American Institutes for Research where she worked with Department of Education clients on several research and evaluation projects. Monica holds a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of Oregon Page 13.668.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 HILLMAN ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAM - CHALLENGES, IMPACT ON A DIVERSE POPULATION, AND EARLY OUTCOMESAbstractThe University of Maryland (UM), Prince George’s Community

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Lili Cui, University of Maryland Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

examples, although theycovered the same concepts. Again, students pointed to the lack of concrete examples in physicsas making it more difficult to apply what they had learned in physics to engineering. In additionto the differences between the types of problems that students were asked to point out, at leastone student strongly alluded to what he believed to be another important difference, i.e. thedifference in the culture of the two disciplines. He went on to point out that in their engineeringcourses students were often required to work on projects in small groups. Thus they developed asense of camaraderie which helped them get together to solve problems and prepare for the classin general. He contrasted this with his experiences in physics

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer VanAntwerp, Calvin College; Rachel Reed, Calvin College; Crystal Bruxvoort, Calvin College; Neil Carlson, Calvin College

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Educational Research and Methods

Ph.D. in Political Science from Duke University in 2004. Research methods, technology and project management are central to his work, along with substantive interest in social capital, organizational politics and collective decision-making. The CSR recently completed data collection for the Kent County Congregations Study, a mixed-mode survey of the leaders of 583 local religious congregations. Page 13.522.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Engineer ing Student Retention: Development of a Validated, Quantitative Instr ument for Explor ing the Role of Per sonal and

Conference Session

Innovative Programs - Structure, Delivery, Evaluation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dirk Schaefer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

writing, working with projects, media,e-learning, and computer aided technologies and an elective module from additional topics.The basic curriculum comprises of a minimum of 204 sessions covering the following subjects: ‚ Engineering education (36 sessions) ‚ Engineering education practice (36 sessions) ‚ Educational technology (at least 12 sessions) ‚ Laboratory didactics (at least 12 sessions) ‚ Comprehensible text creation (at least 16 sessions) ‚ Rhetoric (at least 12 sessions) ‚ Communication and discussion training (at least 32 sessions) Page 13.96.9 ‚ Selected principles of psychology (at least 16 sessions) ‚ Selected