Conference Session

Active and Project-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linköping University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-5527: ENGINEERING THERMODYNAMICS IN THE 21ST CEN-TURY: ACTIVE LEARNING BY HUMAN BODY THERMODYNAMICSDr. Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkping University Page 25.563.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Thermodynamics in the 21st Century – Active learning by human body thermodynamicsAbstractA new project on human body thermodynamics was developed and used in traditionalengineering thermodynamics courses. The aim was to increase student motivation andlearning by making the students more active and in charge of their learning, and to widen theapplication of thermodynamics outside the

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob T. Allenstein, Ohio State University; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Bob Rhoads, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

projects like this one, the coordinator needs to have a team of students thatnot only have the engineering discipline background but also have the initiative to meet the manychallenges that will inevitably occur.The automotive industry sponsor felt it was a large success, both for the students and for thecompany. “The students were able to practice their studies in a real world application. When thestudents are challenged to explore new ‘outside of the box’ ideas they help us keep a freshperspective and an open mind. It’s great for the industry and great for the students as well.They used CFD software to design and countermeasure their virtual model. They were then ableto collaborate with our company to turn the virtual model into a working wind

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mikhail Gershfeld S.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Charles B. Chadwell, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

, Mind, Experience, andSchool: Expanded Edition. Washington DC, National Academy Press.[8] McLennan, M., Kennell, R, (2010), HUBzero: A Platform for Dissemination and Collaboration inComputational Science and Engineering. Computing in Science & Engineering 12(2), 48 – 53[9] Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) website. [URL] nees.org. Last viewed January 2012. Page 25.1007.14

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Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University; Mahesh C. Aggarwal, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

young minds of the middle school students to give a thought to how theycan impact and change their lives and the society in a positive way.The objectives of the “Mechanical Engineering Day” were to establish an effective program toincrease middle school student’s exposure to engineering, to inspire middle school students toconsider mechanical engineering/engineering as a future career, and to provide the undergraduatestudents opportunities for leadership and professional development. Middle school studentslearned about engineering and mechanical engineering careers, how engineers impact everydaylife, and according to the survey, that engineering is fun. The event will be discussed from aproject-based perspective in a classroom setting. The

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norb Delatte, Cleveland State University

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Civil Engineering

, Shaver, Gregory M., and Meckl, Peter (2010) Lessons Learned: Implementing the Case TeachingMethod in a Mechanical Engineering Course, Journal of Engineering Education, January 201010  Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, National Research Council (1996). From Analysisto Action. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.11  Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., and Cocking, R. L., (1999), How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, andSchool, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C.12  Committee on Undergraduate Science Education, Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science,Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology, Center for Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Education, NationalResearch Council, 1999.13  Google

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3327: THE RAISE THE BAR EFFORT: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - THE BOKAND LESSONS LEARNEDDr. Stuart G. Walesh P.E., S. G. Walesh Consulting Stuart G. Walesh, Ph.D., P.E., Dist.M.ASCE, D.WRE, and F.NSPE, is an independent consultant provid- ing management, engineering, education/training, and marketing services. Prior to beginning his consul- tancy, he worked in the public, private, and academic sectors serving as a Project Engineer and Manager, Department Head, Discipline Manager, marketer, legal expert, professor, and Dean of an engineering college. Walesh authored or co-authored six books and many engineering and education publications and presentations. His most recent

Conference Session

Empowering the User Learning Experience: Evolution in Library Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill H. Powell, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

December 2009.23Developing a Plan to Re-envision the Engineering LibraryThe Advisory Committee to Re-envision the Engineering Library was comprised of faculty,librarians, graduate students, and undergraduate students. They gave their report to the Dean,Librarian, and Provost, and a decision on the library’s transition was made public in June 2010.24 Page 25.1375.3Recruiting for this committee was important. The Dean recruited open-minded faculty andlibrarians recruited students through relevant student organizations. Of high importance wasensuring students’ needs were being addressed. As a result of their representation, 24/7 buildingaccess was

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego; Samuel Holton Lee, University of California, San Diego; Jacqueline Linh Le, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-4477: INCORPORATING CLICKERS AND PEER INSTRUCTIONINTO LARGE STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING CLASSROOMSDr. Lelli Van Den Einde, University of California, San Diego Lelli Van Den Einde is a tenure-track lecturer at UC, San Diego, and focuses mostly on undergraduate education in mechanics and design courses. Her past research was in the seismic design of bridge sys- tems, but she is currently focused on assessing and improving engineering education pedagogy through technology. She has been the Faculty Advisor for UC, San Diego’s Society of Civil and Structural En- gineers (SCSE), a student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, for the past two years. Additionally, Van Den Einde is also the Faculty Advisor

Conference Session

Orienting Students for Lifelong Learning Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Spence, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Geoffrey Samuel Frost, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

AC 2012-4977: ”GAMIFYING” A LIBRARY ORIENTATION TUTORIALFOR IMPROVED MOTIVATION AND LEARNINGMrs. Michelle Spence, University of Toronto Michelle Spence has held positions in academic and public libraries, as well as a corporate setting. Her education includes a master’s degree in information studies (2007) and an honours bachelor’s of science degree (2004), both from the University of Toronto. She is currently a reference and instruction librarian at the University of Toronto’s Engineering & Computer Science Library.Mr. Jason A. Foster, University of TorontoDr. Robert Irish, University of TorontoMs. Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto Patricia Kristine Sheridan is a Ph.D. candidate with the Institute

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Simin Hall, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Deyu Hu, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

instructional development strategies, Journal ofEngineering Education, 100 (1), pp. 89-122.14. Bransford, J., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, andschool: Expanded edition. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.15. VaNTH-ERC. (2010, October). Retrieved from https://repo.vanth.org/portal16. Hall, S., Dancey, C., Amelink, C. T., Conn, S. (2011). Our first online offering of introduction to thermal fluidengineering, Proceedings of the ASME 2011 International Mechanical Engineering Congress & ExpositionIMECE2011, Denver, Colorado November 11-17 2011.Appendix: Students’ Responses to the Forum Question Presented in Section 3Students’ responses to the forum question in section 3 are below. All

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Cochran, Southern Methodist University and Meijo University; Makoto Kawada, Meijo University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

AC 2012-4481: EDUCATION APPROACH IN JAPAN FOR MANAGEMENTAND ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMSProf. David S. Cochran, Southern Methodist University and Meijo University David Cochran is a professor of industrial and systems engineering management. He is Founder and Prin- cipal of System Design, LLC, Visiting Professor with the School of Business, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan and faculty of systems engineering, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas. Cochran devel- oped the Manufacturing System Design Decomposition (MSDD) to determine the underlying design of the Toyota Production System (and ”lean”) from a systems engineering viewpoint and was Founder and Director of the Production System Design Laboratory in the

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4388: A NEW ASSESSMENT METHOD TO EASILY IDENTIFYAREAS NEEDING IMPROVEMENT IN COURSE-LEVEL LEARNING OUT-COMESProf. Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University Thomas Knotts became a faculty member in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Brigham Young University in 2006 after receiving his Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He teaches a va- riety of courses, including thermodynamics, computer tools, unit operations lab, and molecular modeling. He enjoys teaching and discovering ways to improve student learning through problem-based and induc- tive learning strategies. With his research group, Knotts seeks to understand the physics of proteins and DNA at the molecular level with

Conference Session

ABET: Reflections on Accreditation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael Robinson P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James H. Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Michael C. Reeves P.E., Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Andrew B Twarek P.E., Ruby+Associates, Inc.

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-5387: ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT OUTCOMES USING INDUSTRY-ACADEMIA ASSESSMENT TEAMSDr. Kevin G. Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Kevin Sutterer is pofessor and Head of civil engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, Ind. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering at the University of Missouri, Rolla, a second M.S. in civil engineering at Purdue University, and a Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology. Although his specialization is geotechnical engineering, he has consulted in environmental and structural engineering as well and currently teaches courses in geotechnical and structural engineering. Sutterer was a geotechnical consultant with Soil Consultants

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Salamah Salamah, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2012-4447: USING MINI-PROJECTS TO FOSTER STUDENT COL-LABORATION IN MULTI-DISCIPLINARY CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSEProf. Richard S. Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Richard S. Stansbury is an Associate Professor of computer engineering and computer science in the Department of Electrical, Computer, Software, and Systems Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach, Fla. He teaches courses in artificial intelligence, data structures and algo- rithms, and the capstone senior design course. His research interests include unmanned aircraft, mobile robotics, and applied artificial intelligence.Dr. William C. Barott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona BeachDr. Salamah

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Kathryn Bauer, Rowan University; Andrea Rose McFarland, Rowan University; Mary M. Staehle, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

environmental requirements as well.”17 The Wind Turbine Clinic has helpedincrease understanding of making careful choices in the usage of materials, as well as thepracticality of design.The addition of a sustainable focus in the writing component of Sophomore Engineering Clinicwas also appreciated. Sophomore Civil and Environmental Engineering student, KassandraGrimes, provides feedback about the P3 grant proposal: “Being able to develop my own researchplan as an undergraduate student was an opportunity I thought I would never have. Clearly,sustainability is crucial for society, and research in green engineering can present manyopportunities for developing engineers.”18All companies, whether they are related to engineering or not, should be mindful of

Conference Session

Hey You: Effectively Engaging Students in the Classroom

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

opinion of a piece. Thus, structural engineers and sculptural artists wouldlikely find Basin appealing for a variety of reasons that are immediately obvious to them. Butwhat about laypeople who do not have such a background? Would they have strong opinions atall? Would these opinions be based on their demographic background? And could thesepreconceptions and subconscious impressions of the piece be manipulated or improved by asimple explanation? More specifically, if an unfamiliar thing is explained to have both apractical application and a historical connection to the place where it exists, is it more appealingto an untrained eye? How much more appealing? And a final question: can such a unique objectprovide a platform for opening the minds of

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeanne Christman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, students are able to put the theory to the test and measureexactly the speedup obtained by offloading to hardware or the difference in memory usage whenleaving all functionality in software[9]. 6.10. Student EngagementEngaging a large number of students with different career goals, varying interests and diverseexperiences, is one of the most difficult challenges for any computer engineering technologyprogram. Adding to the challenge is that electrical engineering technology students, many ofwhom have decided that they do not like programming are required to take these courses also.Even the electrical engineering technology students who are interested in programming present achallenge as they often have in mind a different set of

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Kenneth J. Williamson, Oregon State University; Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University; Goran Jovanovic Ph.D., Oregon State University; Chih-hung Chang, Oregon State University; Adam Z. Higgins, Oregon State University; Craig M. Gates, Oregon State University; Richard Mark Roehner, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-3180: USING STUDIOS AS A STRATEGY TO RESPOND TO IN-CREASING ENROLLMENTDr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a professor of chemical engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has re- search activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is inter- ested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Dr. Kenneth J. Williamson, Oregon State UniversityDr. Jeffrey A. Nason, Oregon State University

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen J. Horton P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3596: PROFESSIONALISM SKILLS: A FRAMEWORK FOR THEACADEMIC ENVIRONMENTKaren J. Horton P.E., University of Maine Karen J. Horton, P.E., is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering technology at the University of Maine, and a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Maine. She is a Co-principal Investigator on a National Science Foundation ADVANCE Institutional Transformation Grant to increase recruitment, retention, and advancement of tenure-track women faculty members in STEM fields. Prior to her 1997 appointment to the university, she was employed as a Mechanical Engineer at Bath Iron Works in Maine, as a high school mathematics and electronics teacher for the Department of Defense Dependent

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2012-3783: STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES FROM AN ENVI-RONMENTAL ENGINEERING SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAMDr. Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder Angela Bielefeldt, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder (CU). She was attracted into environ- mental engineering as a high school student participating in a summer research program at Iowa State University. While at CU, she has mentored more than 30 undergraduate student research projects. Page 25.1186.1 c American

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Ethics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Islam H. El-adaway, Mississippi State University; Marianne M. Jennings, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

AC 2012-3211: FRAMEWORK TO ADDRESS ETHICAL ISSUES IN MULTIPLE-AUTHORED AND MENTOR-SUPERVISED ENGINEERING PUBLICA-TIONSDr. Islam H. El-adaway, Mississippi State University Islam H. El-adaway is Assistant Professor, civil and environmental engineering, Mississippi State Univer- sity, 501 Hardy Road, 235C Walker Engineering Building, P.O Box 9546, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Email: eladaway@cee.msstate.edu.Dr. Marianne M. Jennings, Arizona State University Marianne M. Jennings is professor, legal and ethical studies, Department of Management, Arizona State University, Main Campus, P.O. Box 874006, Tempe, AZ 85287. Email: marianne.jennings@asu.edu

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Briana B. Morrison, Southern Polytechnic State University; Fong K. Mak, Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2012-4360: IMPROVING UPON BEST PRACTICES: FCAR 2.0Dr. John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is a professor of computer engineering and computer science at Ohio Northern Univer- sity. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagog- ical aspects of writing computer games. Estell is an ABET Program Evaluator, a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Dr. John-David S. Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder received all of his degrees (B.S., M.S., and Ph.D.) in mechanical

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; Kevin D. Hall, University of Arkansas; James K. Nelson Jr. P.E., University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Page 25.1332.3civil engineering. The last ten years have produced significant progress in in what has beencalled ASCE’S “Raise the Bar” initiative.To maintain the initiative’s momentum, the successful processes of the past and the associated“lessons learned” must be clearly communicated to future leaders and proponents of the “Raisethe Bar” initiative. Much has been learned during the past 10 years of the “Raise the Bar”initiative. Many of these hard-learned lessons and experiences should guide the future directionof the initiative. In this regard, a quotation from Adlai E. Stevenson comes to mind: “We canchart our future clearly and wisely only when we know the path which has led to the present.”This is one of several papers presented in

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David T. Allen, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Leema Kuhn Berland, University of Texas, Austin; Karen A. High, Oklahoma State University; Anthony J. Petrosino Jr, University of Texas, Austin ; Theresa A. Dobbs, UTeachEngineering and University of Texas, Austin; Cheryl Farmer, UTeachEngineering; Jill A. Marshall, University of Texas

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

thousands of pre-college students are now being introduced to engineering throughengineering academies, through dedicated year-long engineering courses and through integrationof engineering concepts into science and mathematics courses1. New K-12 science educationstandards, proposed by the National Research Council, urge even more widespread inclusion andintegration of engineering into K-12 science education2. Teachers participating in theseinitiatives will need to be familiar with engineering as a profession, engineering methods andhabits of mind, and the application of science and mathematics in engineering design andproblem solving. Pre-service teachers, preparing to become the next generation of middle andhigh school Science, Technology

Conference Session

Main Plenary 3 - Opportunities for collaboration with engineering educators in India (ISTE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

R. Murugesan, Anna University of Technology Madurai

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

GC 2012-5659: ISTE ACTIVITIES FOR PROMOTING INTERNATIONALCOLLABORATION IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. R. Murugesan Page 17.34.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 ISTE Activities forPromoting International Collaboration inEngineering Education Dr. R. Murugesan President, Indian Society for Technical Education, New Delhi Vice Chancellor, Anna University of Technology, Madurai, TamilNadu 1 Page 17.34.2 OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION ABOUT ISTE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance Kinney P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Min Liu, University of Texas, Austin; Mitchell A. Thornton Ph.D., P.E., Southern Methodist University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

rating scale to assess your agreement or disagreement with each of the following statements about engineering courses delivered online. 1 – Strongly Disagree 2 – Somewhat Disagree 3 – Neither Agree Nor Disagree 4 – Somewhat Agree 5 – Strongly Agree • Online courses are easier than face-to-face courses. • Students learn less in online classes than in face-to-face classes. • Students are less willing to 'speak' their mind in an online class than in a face-to-face class. • Students communicate more in an online class than they do in a face-to- face class. • Online courses require more time for students to complete successfully

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

core aerospace engineering classes. Aerospace engineering, althoughattracts some of the brightest minds, is still a demanding and hard discipline to study. Most of thestudents who enter the discipline do it because they are interested and get fascinated by flyingobjects. Yet, at some of the major universities across the country, the dropout rate in theundergraduate aerospace engineering classes is higher than other disciplines [19]. Besides thediscipline being hard to understand and study, another reason that high dropout rate can beattributed to is the lack of student centered active learning techniques used in the aerospaceengineering classes. In this paper, the author investigates some of the techniques andmethodologies used in other

Conference Session

Adaptive and Supportive Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Robert Dickson, University of Strathclyde

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

AC 2012-4681: SELECTION OF EFFECTIVE GROUPS IN ENGINEER-ING PROJECTS USING MANAGEMENT THEORY PRACTICEMr. Brian Robert Dickson, University of Strathclyde Page 25.1148.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012  Selection of Effective Groups in Engineering Projects using Management Theory PracticeA study that is a work in progressIntroductionMany engineering courses incorporate group projects as standard. The challenge for mostacademics is selecting groups that are well balanced and will produce a fair result for allgroup members, that measure their technical abilitie,s and their

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Dringenberg, Purdue University; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

University, West Lafayette Johannes Strobel is Director of INSPIRE, Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning, and As- sistant Professor of engineering education and learning design and technology at Purdue University. NSF and several private foundations fund his research. His research and teaching focuses on policy of P-12 engineering, how to support teachers and students’ academic achievements through engineering learning, the measurement and support of change of ”habits of mind,” particularly in regards to sustainability and the use of cyber-infrastructure to sensitively and resourcefully provide access to and support learning of complexity

Conference Session

Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

2. Fundamentals of AC Electricity and Generation 3. Sine Wave, Period, Frequency, and Amplitude 4. Photovoltaic Cells 5. Energy Calculation, Efficiency, and Conservation Day 4 1. Geothermal article 2. Solar Cooker 3. Science of Electricity 4. Electricity in the U.S. 5. How Fuel Cells Work 6. Sustainable Minds 7. Post TestSummer 2011 Summer Bridge to Green Technology Day 1 1. Pretest 2. Introduction to DC Circuits 3. SNAP Circuits and Multisym 4. Tesla- Master of Light Video 5. Tesla questions.pdf Page 25.1210.16 6. Fundamentals of AC Electricity and Generation 7. Reverse Engineering Design