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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Sherra E. Kerns; Robert T. Nash; David V. Kerns

technologies will require scientificand engineering excellence, and also effective skills in the areas of technology leadership andmanagement. Strategic planning, financial feasibility, the availability and cost of raw materials,innovative product development, human resources, project management, and the global competitiveenvironment are example areas contributing to development of these skills. The National ResearchCouncil’s report, "Management of Technology: The Hidden Competitive Advantage" documentsthis perspective. Technology-based organizations require leaders with the capabilities tocompetently manage research and development, product or process development, technologicalinnovation and implementation. Today's corporations are increasingly aware

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

John P. Sokol

Session 3280 The End Of Physics ? (As We Know It) Dr. John P. Sokol Penn State Fayette CampusOther authors have discussed the impact of the end of the Cold War, with shrinking defensebudgets, and the problems caused by attempts to cut the Federal budget deficit, on the level offunding for physics research and the problems new Ph.D.s in physics have in finding jobs in theirfield.1,2 It is even possible to look at the longer term problem caused by past projections, whichwere unrealistic, for continued high growth of support for science in general.3 Rather

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Gunn

component and a projected incorporation of senior designaspects into the freshmen program.The Residential Option for Science and Engineering Students (ROSES)The ROSES program was created to provide students with not only close proximity to fellowengineers through centralized housing but to classes that group these students together in math,physics, and chemistry. The students are required to enroll in a customized engineering coursehoused in the College of Engineering. This course addresses issues that are commonlyexperienced by most freshmen, but it also focuses on highly specialized topics involvingengineering in particular. Topics range from introductory material on their chosen majors toethics. It is also an important time in which to make

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Henry W. Kraebber

reference sources and the experience of others using IMM successfully. Theuse of IMM as a teaching tool places emphasis on the need for planning at the start of the project.First time IMM system developers should take time to review the work done by others beforestarting to implement new IMM systems. The Multimedia in Manufacturing Education (MiME)project at Georgia Tech discussed by Thompson, Hodges, Daley and Rogers (1995) is a goodexample of the type of resource support and sample models that can help educators develop Page 2.301.2effective IMM applications

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Dr. Mihir K. Das

Session 2470 A Novel Summer Camp for the Underrepresented Minority High School Students Dr. Mihir K. Das California State University, Long Beach ABSTRACTThis paper discusses the experience gained from an innovative summer camp called FluorDaniel Summer Camp (FDSC) designed for underrepresented minority students with a specialgrant from the Fluor Daniel Foundation. The FDSC project specifically supported the academicenrichment of 20 high caliber students from the Compton, Long Beach, and Lynwood SchoolDistricts in

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry A. Caskey

science and engineering principles best afterapplying them in a laboratory experience, we have made a laboratory an integral part ofthe course. Through the National Science Foundation ILI program, two analytical toolshave been obtained to allow students to perform compositional analysis and somestructural analysis on polymeric materials. These tools are a Fourier Transform InfraredSpectrometer(FTIR) and a Thermal Analyzer. The thermal analysis equipment willperform Differential Scanning Calorimetry(DSC) and ThermogravimetricAnalysis(TGA). Several projects have been used in class using plastic components fromthe automotive industry. Projects are also assigned which require student groups tochoose a manufactured object and identify the material(s

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Lucy C. Morse

. Page 3.614.1The Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology (BSET), Operations concentration, Session 3147is the initial program being offered at a distance and it provides an orientation for professionalcareers in technical management and operations in the manufacturing, sales, service andconstruction industries. Through the selection of the upper-level technical concentration,students can tailor their program, based on previous knowledge, to assist them in launching acareer that best meets their needs and aspirations. Projects in cooperation with local industry,solving real-world problems, are required of all students in the BSET program.Since the

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Zecher

combination of three-dimensional images, animation sequences, and audionarration are used to enhance a student’s understanding are explained in detail. This includes anoverview of the overall design of the project, as well as a detailed look at how various softwarepackages were used to perform screen captures, audio narration, video editing, and then howthese various multimedia components were combined and delivered on CD-ROM.IntroductionThe ProEngineer Computer-Aided-Design (CAD) program was adopted three years ago by theDepartment of Mechanical Engineering Technology as their “high-end” CAD program. It isused in the MET328–CAD/CAM for Mechanical Design and Drafting course, as well as bymany students during their senior projects. Enrollments in the

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Jack Waintraub

, industry surveys, and a job task analysis. These competencies weregrouped to articulate relevant core and technical knowledge and skills, and then sequenced for Page 3.570.1delivery.Activity-based learning in the context of realistic projects, jointly developed with industrypartners, provides the conceptual framework. Workplace experiences and a capstone projectfurther ensure relevancy and work-readiness upon graduation.The associate degree program modular structure provides flexibility for delivery on a semester orquarter basis. Integration of core subject content with technical studies is achieved throughoutthe entire program, while leaving each

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pattie S. Mathieu, Marian University

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Diversity

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Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

] Because ofthe effectiveness of these hands-on techniques, there have even been studies evaluating the designof biomechanics labs that could be done in an online or hybrid class format.[3]The inclusion of numerical techniques in solving the complex mechanics problems inherent inbiomechanics problems has also been of interest in studies on biomechanics classes. One suchstudy effectively incorporated finite element analysis (FEA) into a design project in anintroductory biomechanics course.[4]In developing my own new Biomechanics course, I aimed to incorporate multiple learningmodalities for interacting with the course material which incorporated hands-on labs, exposure toscientific literature and inquiry-based projects. Inclusion of diversified

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malgorzata Chwatko, University of Kentucky; Hari Charan Ghimire, University of Kentucky; Huayi Li, University of Kentucky; Madhav Baral, University of Kentucky; John Franklin Maddox; Hyun-Tae Hwang, University of Kentucky; Gisella R Lamas Samanamud, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

of Kentucky aims to fostercollaboration among students in engineering and computer sciences. As interdisciplinaryinteractions are limited as students move to upper-class courses, the project aims to develop andsustain collaboration between mechanical and chemical engineering lecturers for junior levelcourses. The enhanced presence of multidisciplinary collaboration could overcome the knowledgefragmentation of a specialized engineering curriculum and be a better representation of theworkplace.IntroductionEngineering programs are structured based on employability, the fourth industrial revolution, andsustainability. Students need to understand and solve complex problems based on context andtheir ability to connect multiple disciplines [1

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Division (OMED) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leigh S McCue, George Mason University; Brianne Elizabeth Bell; Elliot Foster

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine Division (OMED)

contribution [1] which described implementation ofSeaPerch and SeaGlide [2] into University-hosted robotics summer camps intended for middle andhigh school aged students, respectively. During the 2022 camp events, students displayedreluctance participating in tasks viewed as competitive, which created reason to reframe campactivities for a more collaborative approach. In parallel, two University alumni currently employedby Prince William County were in pursuit of opportunities to leverage maritime robotics in citizenscience to benefit endeavors of the Watershed Division. This was part of a specific effort to assessthe success of freshwater mussel reintroduction projects in local rivers and streams. Withcomplimentary goals, the University and County

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division (COED) Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rossi, University of New Haven; Pulin Agrawal, Pennsylvania State University; Negein Immen, Pennsylvania State University; Angelina Krystal Valentin, Pennsylvania State University; Neha Sagi, Pennsylvania State University; Domenico Alford-Egizio, Pennsylvania State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

indicating an improved learning experience. According to verbal reports,students often struggle with retaining and comprehending lecture content, especially whenreference materials are limited to lecture notes and slides. College students collectively undertook this project to investigate the use of conceptualvideos as supplementary pedagogical tools. They sought to develop materials enhancing coursecomprehension, covering fundamental topics from variable declaration to arrays and functionsthrough a quick topic rundown and detailed programming examples starting from the project'screations. The team embarked on the production of a series of educational videos. Thesedynamic tutorial videos deliver an immersive learning experience that is often

Conference Session

Sustainability and Humanitarian Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khanjan Mehta, Penn State University; Duarte B. Morais, North Carolina State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Engineering Ethics

Master of Arts Degree in Education and Human Development specializing in Educational Technology Leadership. Her work focuses on projects that measure and assess student perceptions of learning related to their experiences with engineering course innovations. She is a faculty development consultant with previous experience in instructional design and instructor of the Graduate Assistant Seminar for engineering teaching assistants.Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Sarah Zappe is Director of Assessment and Instructional Support in the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education at Penn State. She holds a masters and a doctorate in educational psychology, where she

Conference Session

What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Suresh Dhaniyala, Clarkson University; Mary Margaret Monica Small, Clarkson University

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Environmental Engineering

53% of the questions correctly.9 Affective and behavior scores are slightly better,suggesting that although students may recognize the energy problem, they generally lack theknowledge and capabilities to effectively contribute toward a solution. Intensive course workthat combines a project-based approach with relevant problem-solving experiences does help toincrease students’ energy literacy.7,8A review of literature and web resources in 2008 suggested that no course existed on climatechange that was specifically tailored for engineering undergraduates. Climate change courseshave been offered predominantly by science departments in American universities and, therefore,are not typically considered by engineering students. As the scientific

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratories

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mustafa G. Guvench, University of Southern Maine; Derek Richardson, Fairchild Semiconductor

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

of semiconductor devices and sensors, and electronic instrumentation and measurement. He can be reached at guvench@usm.maine.edu.Derek Richardson, Fairchild Semiconductor Derek Richardson attended the University of Southern Maine where he received his Bachelor of Sci- ence Degree in Electrical Engineering. He is currently employed full-time at Fairchild Semiconductor as an Applications Engineer in the Mobile Solutions Product Line. Derek elected to research, design, and construct a Microwave Plasma Cleaner as a Senior Project in his undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering under the advisement of Professor Mustafa Guvench

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Biological & Agricultural

I am a PhD student in Educational Leadership and policy studies with emphasis in higher education. I earned his Bachelor’s degree in Industrial and Systems Engineering and Master’s degree in Engineering Management both from Florida International University. I worked in companies such as CommerceBank, Johnson & Johnson, Electrolux and others as part of the operations, quality control, quality assurance and management teams. I started working at the office of Community College Research and Policy (OCCRP) as a Graduate Research Assistant in February 2009. I am currently working on a National Science Foundation funded project entitled the Pathway2STEM as Project Manager. I am also working in the Biomedical

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

R. S. Cartier; Albert L. McHenry; Lakshmi Munukutla, Arizona State University

constitutes one of the fastest growing industries in theworld [2]. In spite of cyclical industry downturns, the projected long-term need for highly skilledpersons for this industry is still substantial. The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) haspredicted that 50 to 100 wafers fabrication plants will be built and staffed by companiesworldwide, during the period from 1994 to 2000. These new facilities will have generated over120,000 new workforce positions. Furthermore, due to rapidly increasing technologicalcomplexity the SIA projections through the year 2010 indicate that every three years the overalltechnological change will be multiplied by a factor of four. Preparation of the workforce mustmeet the labor demands of both today and the future

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Southall; Lee Drouin; H. Javan

Session 2548 COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN PROGRAM H. Javan, Ph.D., L.Drouin, Ph.D., S.Southall, M.S. Department of Engineering Technology The University of Memphis Memphis, TN 38152AbstractA new computer aided design course is now being offered to the students in EngineeringTechnology Program. The Program is an integration of three different software, namelyElectronic Work Bench, Microcap, and PSPICE. Students have carried out a total offifteen projects covering DC, AC, time and frequency domain analysis, simulation anddesign

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

B. Towers; Max Rabiee

which are connected to the analog data acquisition circuit. As an example we willdiscuss the design, simulation, construction, and programming of a circuit used to display thetemperature, as well as indicate high and low temperature alarm conditions. ElectronicWorkbench for Windows 95 simulation software will be used to simulate the operation of thecircuit prior to its actual construction. Next the electronic circuit will be constructed. Finally,the students will write a computer program to control the system, and display the temperatureinformation. The students are grouped into several project teams. This approach is similar toexperience they will encounter in industry. Therefore, this project will enforce the team workconcept as well as

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Lin, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

pneumatic, electrical, and/or hydraulic components with PLC programs.To let students have hands-on applications in this course, a two-hour/week lab is also offered totrain the students to integrate mechanical, pneumatic, and electrical components with ladderdiagrams or PLC programs. The lab basically includes three main sessions: (1) four weeks ofpneumatic applications, (2) four weeks of pneumatic components, electrical sensors, and ladderdiagrams, and (3) five weeks of PLC programming using IDEC3 and TRiLOGI4 PLCs. Inaddition, the simulation software of Automation Studio5 is used in each project so that studentscan check their designs before implementing their projects.This design of this research project is to apply the knowledge learned from

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

, is addressing the problem. If successfully passed throughCongress, the President’s budget will put much needed financial incentives in place to combatthe low numbers of Hispanics in education.This paper will address: the current U.S. population and education statistics, the trend of someminority groups to obtain higher percentages of both bachelor and engineering degrees over theHispanic population, the next-generation of college students, the projected future populations, thePresident’s actions, and some possible solutions to increase the numbers of Hispanic students inthe engineering field.Current U.S. Population Figures, Including Minority PopulationsAccording to the U.S. Census 2000, minorities constitute 29% of the total U.S. population

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robi Polikar; Maria Tahamont; Ravi Ramachandran; Linda Head

our own exper-tise in this field. However, the approach described in this paper can easily be modified for otherengineering programs, on any novel content, by suitable choice of experiments. We would like to note that the approach described in this paper is certainly not a substitutefor a full-fledged degree program, however, we believe that it has significant potential in reduc-ing the shortfall for qualified BME professionals, since it can be easily implemented by any oneof nation’s over 300 electrical, 270 mechanical, 160 chemical or other interested engineeringprograms. Our project whose primary goal is to achieve the above mentioned paradigm for integrationof BME concepts in the ECE curriculum has recently been funded by the Course

Conference Session

Innovations in Freshman Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Rachel Callison; Bob Lorence; Dan Budny; Kate Thomes

fundamentalimportance of these skills in engineering education.Historical ContextFrom the Fall of 1996 to 1999, a collaboration between the freshman academic program and thelibrary began with the design of a research project in which students investigated a high profileengineering failure. Goals of this assignment included raising awareness of engineering’s role insociety, learning how to use library resources, and learning how to write a technical paper. [11]From the library’s perspective, this was valuable interaction with the students and an opportunityto expose them to the library in the context of a specific assignment. However, the project stoodin relative isolation from the rest of the curriculum, and the relevance of library skills topracticing

Collection

2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

John F Drazan, Fairfield University; Emily J. Hangen, Fairfield University

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Diversity

students’ scores in a mathcompetition (Hangen et al, 2019b). I also am currently working on projects examining the role ofstereotypes for the motivation and math performance of female students and students of Asian heritage.Dr. Drazan (Biomedical Engineering): In addition to my technical training, engineering outreach andeducation has been a major theme in my scholarly development. As an undergraduate, I was a varsitybasketball player and one of my teammates, John Scott, created a non-profit called 4th Family Inc in 2011after he lost one of youth basketball players to gun violence. I became involved with the non-profit in2012 during my first year of graduate school. John Scott was coaching high school basketball and heasked if I was interested in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shiwen Mao, Auburn University; Yingsong Huang, NetApp Inc.; Yihan Li, Auburn University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Undergraduate Wireless Engineering Curriculum Shiwen Mao1, Yingsong Huang2, and Yihan Li3Abstract – A software defined radio (SDR) is a modern radio communication system that can bereconfigured on-the-fly. In this paper, we describe a project on introducing SDR to the Bachelor ofWireless Engineering (BWE) curriculum at Auburn University. In particular, we focus on developing anSDR laboratory course based on the GNU Radio and Universal Software Radio Peripheral (USRP)platform. We describe the detailed lab course structure, compare it with existing approaches, and presentsample labs and results. A small scale assessment was conducted for the Spring 2013 offering withpositive student response observed.Keywords: Software defined

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Thad B. Welch P.E., Boise State University; Michael G. Morrow, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Computers in Education

signal processing (DSP) have found that using hands-on ex- ercises for students can smooth the transition from theory to practical real-time DSP. However, before significant learning can begin using such exercises, students must build their confidence in the hardware and software platforms. When using audio signals, a “talk-through” project accomplishes this. For intro- ducing more complicated signals such as video, the authors propose the use of a “see-through” project. This paper provides a description of a see-through project on a high-performance real-time DSP plat- form, discusses how such a project can lead to better follow-on learning using more advanced projects, and provides some initial results of

Conference Session

Student Enrollment, Attendance, Retention, and Graduation in Engineering Technology Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith V. Johnson, East Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

project has successfully engaged and provided exposure to theDepartment Chairs in Appalachian Studies, Bioengineering, Biological Sciences,Chemistry, Computer Information Sciences, Engineering Technology Surveyingand Digital Media, Environmental Health, Health Sciences, Health ServicesAdministration, Human Development and Learning, Mathematics, Psychology,Public Health, Social Work, and Sociology / Anthropology. One of the most significant accomplishments resulting from this segment of,the project is the engagement of and commitment obtained from administrators.During the course of the three-year grant period, the University President (2011and 2012), the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (2010, 2011 and2012), the Vice President

Conference Session

Engineering Identity 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beth A Myers, University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jeffrey T. Luftig, Engineering Management Program, CEAS, University of Colorado - Boulder; Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jordan Michelle Hornback

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Educational Research and Methods

College at Buffalo; a MEd from Bowling Green State University in Ohio; and a PhD from the University of Minnesota.Dr. Malinda S Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder Malinda S. Zarske is the Director of K-12 Engineering Education at the University of Colorado Boul- der’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. A former high school and middle school science and math teacher, she has advanced degrees in teaching secondary science from the Johns Hopkins Univer- sity and in civil engineering from CU-Boulder. She is also a First-Year Engineering Projects Instructor, Faculty Advisor for SWE, and on the development team for the TeachEngineering digital library. Her primary research interests are on student identity

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

management, low-impact de- velopment, green infrastructure design, storm water management, flood risk modeling, vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for urban water systems, and the water-energy nexus. Steve’s research projects have been funded by National Laboratories, EPA, NSF, DOD, DOE, State Departments of Transportation, and Private Industry. His work has resulted in more than 50 authored or co-authored peer-reviewed publi- cations. Dr. Burian currently is an Associate Director of the Global Change and Sustainability Center and the Co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah. He is actively involved with several professional societies including ASCE, AWRA, AWWA, WEF, AGU, AMS