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New Ideas for the ChemE Core

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4671: MAKING THEIR BRAINS HURT: QUICK AND EFFEC-TIVE ACTIVITIES FOR THERMODYNAMICSDr. Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell UniversityDr. Michael J. Prince, Bucknell UniversityDr. Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University Katharyn Nottis is an Educational Psychologist whose research has focused on meaningful learning in science and engineering education, approached from the perspective of human constructivism. She has authored several publications and given numerous presentations on the generation of analogies, miscon- ceptions, and facilitating learning in science and engineering. She has been involved in collaborative research projects focused on conceptual learning in chemistry, seismology, and chemical engineering

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Innovations in Materials Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Materials

experiment and instrument design. He has been involved with various research projects sponsored by NSF, NASA, and AFOSR, ranging from education-related issues to traditional research topics in the areas of elevated temperature constitutive modeling of monolithic super alloys and environmental effects on titanium based metal matrix composites. His current research inter- ests include epistemologies, assessment, and modeling of student learning, student success, student team effectiveness, and global competencies; experimental mechanics; and piezospectroscopic techniques. Page 25.921.1 c

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priscilla J. Hill, Mississippi State University; Yaroslav Koshka, Mississippi State University; Oliver J. Myers, Mississippi State University; Giselle Thibaudeau, Mississippi State University; Carlen Henington, Mississippi State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Nanomechanics: Modeling 7 Nanomechanics: Science Fiction vs. Science Fact 8 Seeing at the Nanoscale and Nanoscience in Biology 9 Seeing at the Nanoscale and Nanoscience in Biology 10 Geosciences and NanoBacteria 11 Nanoelectronics: Nanowire Fabrication 12 Nanoelectronics 13 Nanoelectronics 14 Health Effects, EthicsIn the chemical engineering lectures, presented by author Hill, the effect of size on the color ofCdSe nanoparticles was presented. To explain the concept, publically available slides from anNSF funded project were used4, and a video was shown of the particles being grown5.Applications of colloidal gold included melamine detection in milk6, 7 and printing electronicdevices8, 9. Fundamental concepts

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

material panels, and tires. She has also worked on numer- ous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments which include multimodal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications.Prof. Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College Riham Mahfouz is the Department Head of the Chemistry Department at the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), where she teaches and serves as course coordinator for the following courses: prepara- tory chemistry, organic chemistry, and online

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Topics Related to Electrical Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph M. Tabas, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Cody Mathew LeMay, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elizabeth Freije, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

. Students willbuild projects under the supervision of the professor, and they can be demonstrated in real time.In some instances, an interface may be required such that the student’s constructing circuits, forexample, could be assembled and connected to a virtual oscilloscope inside the laptop. Theinstructor could verify the readings by toggling to the student’s desktop view and commenting onthe circuit’s construction.4.0 ConclusionWhen engaged in a pedagogical discussion regarding online education, one of the most commonquestions asked is that of integrity. How do we know if the student completing the assignmentsor taking the exam is actually the student enrolled in course? One of the inherent benefits of oursolution is professors can see the

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Best of the NEE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

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New Engineering Educators

learn best when they recognize the importance and the applicability of thematerial8,9. Oftentimes the context of the detail within a larger problem statement can helpestablish relevance. Obviously real-world projects and case studies are also desirable. Theinstructor’s contagious enthusiasm for the subject matter is another desirable trait.When the content is actually delivered, it must be organized. It is not reasonable for theinstructor to expect the student to stay organized and receive the information in proper context ifthe course material is delivered haphazardly. The instructor should strive for clear, conciselecture notes and handouts. Any figures or problem statements to be used in class should beavailable to the student in a manner

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Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; James R. Mihelcic, University of South Florida; Julie Beth Zimmerman, Yale University; Simona Platukyte, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

respondents, 80% were teaching coursesrelated to sustainability. Among the courses being taught in sustainable engineering,approximately 50% focus on evaluation tools such as Life Cycle Assessment. About 25%integrate sustainability concepts into traditional engineering courses in order to broaden thestudents’ skill set and awareness. Only 15% are cross-disciplinary courses taught in conjunctionwith other departments that address economic, political, and social aspects of sustainableengineering. It was also reported that 70% of survey respondents have some research activityrelated to sustainability in engineering. Additionally, about a quarter of a billion dollars wasidentified in funding for sustainability-related projects in the United States with

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K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald L. Carr, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Page 25.299.7solves problems, and designs technology using science and mathematics 4. Standards from theNational Research Council and the International Society for Technology in Education call forexperiences such as are provided through this project to build technology understanding and toincrease design understanding 4. Furthermore, the need for curriculum design and teacherpreparation in pre-college engineering are at a premium as engineering gains its place in statestandards, probable national core science standards and in national testing.20To encourage acceptance of engineering into curriculum design and classroom practices,programs such as this engineering teacher professional development need to have empirical datafrom assessments to

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Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American

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Civil Engineering

students. The attempt to pass along knowledgemay be accomplished by leading the class through a curriculum using discussions, lectures, slideshows, example problems, assignments, projects, etc. There are all kinds of tools to help withthis. Devices like smart boards, document cameras, clickers, online recorded video, and evensome old standards like chalk and books as well as a host of techniques such as lecturing,experience based learning, challenge based instruction, and numerous other methods. All of theaforementioned have been used successfully all over the world; however, some students justdon’t get it. They need a little more, some need a little one on one attention. In a large class, itdoesn’t take long for the instructor to run out of “one

Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Woods, Colorado State University; Kathleen Baumgardner, Colorado State University; Lahoma Jayne Howard, Colorado State University

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Women in Engineering

Launched undergraduate major in biomedical engineeringFall 2010 Created first Facebook site for the Class of 2015Fall 2010 Launched a web-based recruitment tool that allows for assignments to be made based on gender, state or zip, engineering academic interest, etc. The tool also allowed us to begin to effectively communicate more “introductory” messages to high school juniors and sophomores.Fall 2011 Secured 100 current student volunteers to host prospective students and their families on our visit day, providing tours of residence halls, participating in panels, escorting families across campus, displaying student projects, etc

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Student Learning and Teamwork

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara L Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3937: COMPARING FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERING TECHNOL-OGY PERSISTERS AND NON-PERSISTERSMr. Martin John Wagner, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Martin J. Wagner is a graduate student in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI. He is working on his master’s of science in technology. He is an IT Project Leader for Indiana University. He is also Adjunct Faculty for the IUPUI Kelley School of Business.Prof. Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Barbara Christe is an Associate Professor and Program Director for biomedical engineering technology at Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis. Prior to teaching, Christe was a Clinical Engineer at the

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Simulations and Visualizations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Mark Randall, University of Southern Maine ; Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

projects that require problem solving. The main problem solved in the current case was to find ways to make the subject of statics more easily and more deeply understood.Prof. Mehrdaad Ghorashi P.E., University of Southern Maine Mehrdaad Ghorashi is a registered Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Ontario. In 1995, after receiving his first Ph.D. (on dynamics of structures under moving loads), Ghorashi joined the mechanical engineering Department of Sharif University of Technology as an Assistant Professor. In 2004, Ghorashi moved to Canada where he worked in Carleton University as a Postdoctoral Fellow. He also taught a few courses at Carleton for which he received the Best Professor Award from the Carleton Student

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard M. Bennett, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Taimi Olsen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

: homework completed after the due date butbefore the end of the module would earn 75% credit; homework completed after the module butbefore the end of the semester would earn 50% credit. The basis for this policy is that justbecause a student did not complete the homework on time does not mean the material is notimportant, and if they are able to eventually master the material, some credit will awarded.Schilling (2010) suggested that a bonus be given for early homework completion. The analogywas made to a construction project, where there are late penalties, but also bonuses for earlycompletion. Following this suggestion, a 10% bonus for homework completed more than 24hours before the due date was implemented halfway through the 2010 fall semester

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Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anahita Zarei, University of the Pacific; Jinzhu Gao, University of the Pacific; Jason Roy Ortiz; Alan Joe

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Electrical and Computer

, 2nd ed. Wiley, May 2004.[11] Smith, P.R., and D. Pollard, “The Role of Computer Simulations in Engineering Education,”Computer Education, Vol. 10, No. 3, pp. 335–340, 1986[12] R. Pimmel, B. Anderegg, S. Burkett, B. Watford, and C. Della-Piana, “Evaluation of educationaldevelopment projects,” 2006. Page 25.84.12

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TAC/ABET-related Outcome-based Assessment Methods and Models

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristine Paradis Bastian, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine M. Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

- zational Leadership and Supervision). Bastian owns an architecture/interior design company in Indiana, as well as an extensive 25 years of managerial experience in project management, product marketing, engineering prototype management, and purchasing management. Her interests are in change manage- ment and process improvement, and she is currently working on earning her Green Belt certification in Six Sigma. This is Bastian’s first year as an ASEE student member, ASEE conference presenter, and attendee.Dr. Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Eugenia Fernandez is an Associate Professor of computer and information technology and Chair of the Department of Computer, Information, and

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose del Carmen Chin Vera; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

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International

developed in order for students to try (play) before going tothe lab and test their hypothesis. The Food Analysis Simulator (FAS) was developed using aconstructivist perspective, in which students are “learning while having fun”4. Constructivismtheoretical perspective is the belief that knowledge is constructed not transmitted, and thatlearners play an active role in the learning process. Students can learn in a relaxed and funenvironment without having the feeling of begin evaluated, and they can make mistakes andlearn from them, using the feedback of the FAS immediately. The elements of constructivismincluded in this project are assessment of previous knowledge, flexible learning, creative

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Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

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Graduate Studies

, and Global Issues in Sustainability 3 Sustainable Enterprise 3 Urban Engineering 3 TOTAL CAREER TRACK HOURS 12 Table 2: Engineering and Technology Track Course Title - Choose 4 courses Credit Hours Sample of Business courses Strategy and Sustainability 3 Legal, Ethical and Professional Environment of Business 3 Project Management

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

work.Practices that Promote Learning The author has discussed many of these ideas in his previous ASEE conferenceproceedings and publications (Narayanan, 2007 – 2011). From the literature focusingon frameworks and theories of learning, one can identify several general practices thatpromote learning for college students: • Social learning experiences, such as peer teaching and group projects, particularly those that promote group construction of knowledge, allow a student to observe other students' models of successful learning, and encourage him or her to emulate them (social constructivism, self-efficacy, learning styles); • • Varying instructional models that deviate from the lecture format, such as visual

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Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

. The 20 characteristics chosen bythe author was based on Deming’s 14 points that pertained to TQM. This was recorded in a spreadsheet form as shown in Appendix B. Theseportfolios can also be graded, evaluated and assessed using a variety of rubrics andassessment tools. The author has previously presented some of these results in a form atthe 114th ASEE Annual Conference in Honolulu, Hawaii (Narayanan 2007). Theauthor plans to generate and utilize a rubric for purposes of holistic assessment. Thisrubric is based on Washington State University’s Critical Thinking Project. This isshown in Appendix D. The 20 characteristics chosen by the author are recorded and incorporated intoan excel spreadsheet for documenting collected data

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Manufacturing Education for Emerging Technologies and Competitiveness

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Manufacturing

. Sophisticated laboratory experimentsassisted by computer simulations and are being used to examine and understand the situation ingreater depth. The ultimate objective is to provide the needed understanding and to test theeffectiveness of vibration control strategy. ( http://web.clarkson.edu/projects/) Several studies about human responses to mechanical vibrations have been carried out atthe Federal University of Minas Gerais in Brazil, and various other universities. These involvewhole-body vibration and vibration applied perpendicularly to the tendon or muscle.Researchers have also conducted studies to verify the effects of mechanical vibration applied inthe opposite direction of muscle shortening on maximal isometric strength of the

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie E. Sharp, Vanderbilt University

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

Belhaven University and her M.A.T., M.A., and Ph.D. from Vanderbilt University. Page 25.251.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Behavioral Interview Training in Engineering ClassesIntroductionMany engineering educators believe strongly in including both written and oral communicationassignments in their classes because of their desire to prepare engineers to be excellentcommunicators. Oral communication instruction in engineering courses usually preparesstudents for presenting various reports about experiments or projects. Some professors includeassignments that mimic what

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; David L. Whitman, University of Wyoming; Jerry Carl Hamann, University of Wyoming; Leslie K. Pendleton, Virginia Tech

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

respondents initially filled out a 20-minute survey, among which were assessments of the three forms of self-efficacy. They thenfilled out a comparable post-survey one year later (as third year students) during which thoseselecting co-op would have completed their first co-op placement. At the completion of thestudy, there will be an attempt to determine whether the participation in not only one but two co-ops can reverse a trend, especially among women undergraduates, to drop out of engineeringbecause of their lack of confidence in continuing their concentration in engineering studies.IntroductionThis study is part of a larger research project, supported by a National Science FoundationResearch on Gender in Science and Engineering program grant

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Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET; Eyassu Woldesenbet, Southern University and A&M College

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-5169: THE ROLE MODEL AFFECT AND ITS EFFECT ON UN-DERREPRESENTED MINORITIES PURSUING DOCTORATES IN EN-GINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Rochelle Letrice Williams, ABET Rochelle Williams recently joined the ABET headquarters staff as Educational Research and Assessment Manager in the Professional Services Department. In this role, Williams manages ABET’s educational of- ferings on a global scale and leads technical education research projects. Prior to joining ABET, Williams held two positions at Baton Rouge Community College: Science Laboratory Manager and Adjunct Fac- ulty in the Mathematics Department. In addition, Williams has worked closely with the National Sci- ence Foundation’s Next Generation Composites Crest

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Examining Problem-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aikaterini Bagiati, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jennifer Dobbs-Oates, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-4098: THE ROLE OF CLASSROOM ARTIFACTS IN DEVELOP-MENTAL ENGINEERINGDiana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette Diana Bairaktarova is a doctoral student in engineering education at Purdue University. She obtained her B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering from Technical University in Sofia, Bulgaria, and M.B.A. degree from Hamline School of Business, Minnesota. Bairaktarova has more than a decade of engineering design experience, working as a Module design, and MMIC Test Engineer. Her research interest is in the area of developmental engineering, creativity, engineering design, and STEM education, and engineering ethics. Bairaktarova is currently working on a research project to study the ways

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert E. Efimba P.E., Howard University; Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University

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Computing & Information Technology

the field of structural design, and his research area is in finite element appplications to structural design and engineering mechanics education.Dr. Tori Rhoulac Smith, Howard University Tori Rhoulac Smith began as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Howard University in 2003. In this position, she served as an academic and research advisor, instructor for a variety of undergraduate and graduate engineering courses, and researcher on traffic engineering and engineering education projects. Feeling an overwhelming desire to work more directly on identifying and meeting the needs of increased recruitment, retention, and achievement of traditionally-underrepresented minority students

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Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

completion rates of doctoral students and in diversifying the composition of engineeringdoctoral students and faculty. Page 25.1378.10References1 Wendler, C., B. Bridgeman, F. Cline, C. Millett, J. Rock, N. Bell, and P. McAllister. 2010. The Path Forward TheFuture of Graduate Education in the United States. Princeton: Educational Testing Service,2 Council of Graduate Schools. 2007. Ph.D. Completion Project: Program Completion and Attrition Data.http://www.phdcompletion.org/quantitative/book2_quant.asp3 National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics. 2010. DoctorateRecipients from U.S. Universities: 2009. Special Report NSF 11

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Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University; Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-2968: UNIVERSITY FRESHMAN RETENTION IN NORTH CAR-OLINADr. George D. Ford, Western Carolina University George Ford is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management at Western Car- olina University. Ford worked for more than 15 years in the corporate world in plant engineering and environmental engineering positions and managed numerous construction projects as a Plant Engineer in the paper, plastics and rubber industries including warehouses, manufacturing buildings, and utilities infrastructures.Dr. Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University Robert Steffen, Ph.D., P.E., joined the Construction Management Department at Western Carolina Uni- versity in 2011 after working 10

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Learning and Assessment II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma

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Mechanical Engineering

thatstudents do while watching the PPR media. It should be pointed out that in this class, in addition to thePPR media and in-class sessions, the students also worked homework problems, took quizzes and exams,and carried out a computational-based project. So a lot of hands-on problem-solving took place. But the“passive” nature of these technologies brings up an important question: what is the most effective way for Page 25.1412.3students to learn to work heat transfer problems or other engineering problems? There has been muchpublished regarding active learning and discovery learning, which derive mostly from the constructivistmovement in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering problem set includes over 50examples for a material and energy balance course mapped to individual course topics. Simpledemonstrations in drug delivery be effectively and combined with illustrative example problems.A small-scale V-mixer experiment is used to demonstrate a unit operation common to powdermixing in drug formulation. The demonstration integrates topics from particle properties todesign of experiments. A tutorial on life cycle assessment demonstrates how to use life cyclemodeling software and apply it to the manufacture of the active ingredient in aspirin.AcknowledgementsThis project has been supported by a National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centergrant, NSF grant #ECC0540855References1 Savelski, M.J., Slater

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Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiran Zhavian; James P. Abulencia, Manhattan College

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Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology [5]. It ispurported to be the only technical college for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, and hasperformed research on best practices in this topic [6]. However, despite being part of atraditional institution, the institute remains separate from traditional students pursuingengineering degrees. Page 25.1037.3Methods The sophomore-level materials balance course was taught during the Fall of 2011with an initial class size of 42. The students met three times a week, at 55 minutes perperiod. For assessment, there were daily quizzes, two exams, and a comprehensive finalexam. There was no team project assigned this year. One of