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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; Brian P DeJong, Central Michigan University; Qin Hu, Central Michigan University; Shaopeng Cheng, Central Michigan University ; Steve Kettler, Alma High School; Daniel Chen, Central Michigan University

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that participants would work on developing. Several guest speakers andprofessional coaches helped us during the professional and curriculum development activities.We are currently working on developing follow-up plans during the academic year where pre-service teachers will implement classroom activities under in-service teachers’ supervision andthese activities will be used during high school visits to the campus.In this paper, we will give the details about the RET Site’s management and discuss ourexperiences from lessons learned during the first year. Weekly survey results will be analyzedand interpreted. Reflections from participants, faculty, and undergraduate students will bepresented. External evaluation scheme will be introduced and

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico PE, Virginia Tech; Matthew Arnold Boynton PE, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C Paretti, Virginia Tech

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students, interviewsare central to providing the context-specific information needed for robust survey development.Therefore, we are using a quasi-longitudinal approach and we are interviewing Appalachian highschools students for a current perspective, Appalachian college students for a recent reflection,and working engineering professionals in Appalachia for a longer-term reflection. This paperfocuses on the development and pilot testing of semi-structured interview protocols for eachparticipant type.Preliminary findings from pilot testing support the protocol’s ability to provide meaningfulinformation across multiple frameworks. Initial findings from a priori coding of the frameworkconstructs suggest that influences specific to Appalachian

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Assessment of Community Engagement

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; Kurt Paterson P.E., Michigan Technological University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; David O Kazmer, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Annie Soisson, Tufts University

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Community Engagement Division

Service (LTS) is an umbrella term that encompasses service-learning (SL) andextracurricular activities such as Engineers Without Borders (EWB) that teach students valuableskills while also benefitting community partners. Although EWB is primarily an extra-curricularactivity for students, some projects are designed and structured to teach specific skills andinclude reflective writing assignments for student participants. Research has shown that LTSactivities can successfully meet a variety of learning outcomes for engineering students andprovide benefits to community partners.6,14 This paper will present a summary of LTS activitiesbased on a literature search and recent activities associated with the NSF-grant on EngineeringFaculty Engagement in

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nizami Z Vagidov, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Athos Chariton Petrou; Joseph L Zawicki Zawicki

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Electrical and Computer

a function ofφ. Then, they will analyze the data and verify Malus’s law: I = I0 cos2φ. Finally, the studentswill verify that a wire grid can act as a polarizer or an analyzer for microwaves.(b) Standing waves. The setup of Fig.2 will be used. The transmitter sends a wave along the rail on which the various components are mounted. At the other end of the rail a reflector is placed with its plane perpendicular to the emitted wave. The emitted and reflected waves form

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Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

universities. The assessmentof the course sought to determine if these anticipated challenges occurred and then solicit studentsuggestions for improvement.AssessmentMethodsThe assessment of the initial course offering involved (i) administering mid-semester and end ofclass surveys to the students, and (ii) instructor reflections. The midterm and final surveys wereboth anonymous and similar (words were changed slightly to improve meaning of questions anda couple of additional questions were added to the final assessment survey). The open-endedquestions were: What went well in class? What contributed most to your learning? What could have been improved? How could this course be more effective to help you learn?Surveys also requested students to

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara J Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Aran W Glancy, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Jennifer Anna Kersten, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S Stohlmann, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; Forster D. Ntow, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Karl A Smith, University of Minnesota & Purdue University, West Lafayette

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, and Mathematics (STEM) for America’s Future5 indicates the need toproduce individuals with a strong STEM background in order to be competitive internationally.Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter EconomicFuture6 notes that economic growth and national security are related to well-trained people inSTEM fields.STEM integration can provide students with one of the best opportunities to experience learningin real-world situations, rather than learning STEM subjects in silos7. However, the mostprevalent methods of structuring and implementing STEM education do not “reflect the naturalinterconnectedness of the four STEM components in the real world of research and technologydevelopment”1 (p. 150). This

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Graduate Student Experience

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Y Tsai, University of Colorado at Boulder; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Virginia Lea Ferguson, Mechanical Engineering; University of Colorado; Boulder, CO; Alyssa Nicole Berg, University of Colorado Boulder

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Graduate Studies, Student

. During theirparticipation in the mentoring program, undergraduates are assessed via pre- and post- surveys togauge several dimensions of their engineering identity and confidence. Additionally,undergraduates respond to biweekly reflective questions to give researchers a qualitative flavorof their experiences in the mentoring program. Graduate mentors similarly respond to severalreflective questions about their experiences during their participation in the program andcomplete pre- and post- assessments.This paper presents the qualitative data collected from graduate student mentors during the firsttwo years of program implementation. Graduate student responses have been examined in thecontext of each individual mentoring partnership to understand

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Grasping the "Concept"

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sayara Saliyeva, Nazarbayev University; Dinara McLaughlin; Moulay Rachid Babaa, Nazarbayev University; Hella Tokos, Nazarbayev University; Stefaan Jan Rogier Simons, University College London; Sarim Naji Al Zubaidy, Nazarbayev University; Joseph A. Menicucci Jr., Nazarbayev University

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Chemical Engineering

balanced between active and reflective learning as well as visualand verbal learning. They have a moderate preference for sensing, and a very strong preferencefor global learning. Prior to this course, they indicated that they agreed with Statement A. Afterthis course, they strongly agreed with this same statement. They agreed with Statement B in bothpre-course and post-course evaluation. Finally, they indicated neutrality on Statement C beforethe course but disagreed with it in post-course evaluation. Student X indicated that they believedpre-course that they would earn a “B” in the course but believed that they would earn a “C”post-course (but before the final exam). They earned a “C+” in the course.Case Study 2: Student Y is also well balanced

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Mechatronics

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca L. Sala, Baker College of Flint

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Mechanical Engineering

of two or three.5. Assignment - section assigns an open-ended activity to be performed by students to furthertheir understanding of the topics and enhance their problem-solving abilities. This activity isideally done during class time, but it can be completed by students outside of class time ifneeded.6. Results and Conclusions - the final section is where students will reflect on their learning byanswering questions and writing a short Conclusions paragraph.Table 1. Modules Developed and Deployed in Academic Year 2011-12Course Module Learning Objectives“Introduction 1. Translational a) Design an experiment to determine the Translational Kineticto Engineering Kinetic Energy Energy of an object moving in

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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interpersonal skills - Social outcomes, such as a longer-term civic engagement and greater tolerance - Learning outcomes, with higher self-efficacy and better preparation for open-ended questionsEyler and Giles4 present the structuring principles that frame a positive S-L experience. Of highimportance is the need to connect students to their peers, their community partners and theirmentors. Also paramount is the quality of the projects: they must be challenging without beingoverwhelming. Finally, the need for reflection concerning the experience and its context (i.e. anaffirmation that the messiness of community projects offers other paths to learn) must also beaddressed.In the SLICE program, most of the S-L projects, as

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Problem- and project-based learning in environmental engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan E. Powers, Clarkson University; Stefan J. Grimberg P.E., Clarkson University

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Environmental Engineering

and the third room for tomatoes. Because northern climates do not provide sufficient light for plant growth, artificial lighting is also needed. We use high efficiency LED lights that make the rooms glow pink (Figure 3). Plants reflect green light, but they absorb light in the red and blue wavelengths of the visible spectrum. Thus, we can reduce energy use

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Institutional Transformations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University; Christi McGeorge, North Dakota State University ; Cali L. Anicha, North Dakota State University; Ann Burnett, North Dakota State University

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Women in Engineering

institutional transformationinvolves multiple interventions which take into account (1) the effects of institutional policiesand practices; (2) campus climate, reflecting attitudes and behaviors that diminish women’sadvancement; and (3) knowledge and skills for success in teaching, research, and leadership.Because men are recognized as vital partners in achieving institutional transformation forgender equity, the ADVANCE FORWARD project deliberately cultivates alliances with menfaculty and administrators. The Campus Climate component of the project focuses upon the institutional andindividual responsibilities for working toward a gender diverse faculty and a supportive,inclusive, collegial environment, and tying institutional rewards to success

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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

society. It consists entirely of closed questions, typically on a 7 point Likert scale.The other survey, known as the Civic Minded Graduate Reflection Prompt, assesses how theSLA experience has influenced students’ learning and development, and their attitudes towardstheir education and service learning. It also consists of closed questions.It should also be noted that the more recent respondents to these surveys have used a new surveymethodology to account for ‘response shift bias’ (Howard & Dailey, 1979)4, which basicallyasks them to take a survey, then immediately afterwards take it again. These surveys have helpedour institution tremendously when assessing the growth of these students with respect to servicelearning and civic

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Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

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International

Page 23.938.3maintain their basic values, need to find special arrangements that may even contradict the law ofthe land (for example in regards to internet access and freedom of speech 8,9).This paper draws from the author’s observations of the entire academic community in Dubai.The observations reflect both a systemic perspective regarding campus formation, faculty hiringand campus consolidation, as well as an operational perspective regarding attracting, maintainingand graduating top quality students, and the peculiarities resulting from the highly diverseenvironment that emerge in the classroom.Discussion  The  challenges  presented  here  are  roughly  divided  into  startup  challenges,  which  typically  are  temporary  in  nature  and

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Retention and Persistence in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric L Huerta-Manzanilla, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Russell Andrew Long, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

the institution, when the individual’s intellectual developmentis congruent with the environment of the college 8.Social integration could be understood as the degree of congruency between the student’s socialbehavior and the social system of the university. Academic, or structural, integration is theacademic performance and achievement of the student. Normative integration, according to Page 23.1211.3Tinto, reflects the student’s appraisal of the academic system of the university and is evident aspart of the student’s intellectual development. The goal of college graduation and thecommitment to the institution are, in Tinto’s model, direct

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Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane L. Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Arvid Andersen; Wayne B. Krause, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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International

isprovided for poor performance (illness, language difficulties, lack of background, etc.).EPS and Experiential learningThe educational process in the EPS program is best described as experiential learning.Experiential learning is most easily described as the process of acquiring information through thestudy of a subject without the necessity for direct textbook exposure. In the early 1970s,educational researchers David Kolb and Ron Fry developed the Experiential Learning Model(ELM)4 which is composed of four elements:  concrete experience  observation of and reflection on that experience  formation of abstract concepts based upon the reflection  testing the new concepts  (repeat)These four elements are the quintessence

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Kurt McMullin; Thalia Anagnos; Jan Hustler; Nancy Thomas

comparable amount of time forindividual reflection, would have resulted in far less than this 100-hour threshold. Thus, theProject Management team in consultation with the IHE college administration determined that awiser investment of their limited resources would be to strengthen the skills of the engineeringfaculty who were directly involved in the project, and having that enhancement transfer to othermembers of the college through peer-to-peer interaction.Over the course of the project, changes in pedagogical skills of the engineering faculty wereobserved2, 3, 6, 7: 1. Use of pre-test evaluations to monitor student skills prior to instruction. 2. Improved use of data collection and evaluation of student learning. 3. Changes in educator

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Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Joshua M Frey, Elizabethtown College

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Women in Engineering

system, component, or process to meet desired needs. 2 (design an activity or demonstration to teach a concept using creativity and innovative ideas) 3 ABET f. Understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. (need for outreach and science education to the public, professionalism) 4 ABET g. Ability to communicate effectively. (to a non-technical audience, with multimedia presentation and in written report) 5 ABET i. Recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning. (reflect on experience and continuing outreach after graduation) The undergraduates performed the outreach activity at a local Junior High

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Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Carroll, University of Louisiana, Lafayette

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Civil Engineering

the K-12 level. Page 23.313.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Competition Based Learning in the ClassroomIntroduction Traditional engineering courses at most universities have been taught for decades with a3-hour lecture format, usually meeting for either three 50-minute lectures, or two 75-minutelectures each week. In both formats, the course is generally taught with passive, abstract(theoretical), verbal, and sequential teaching styles, in other words, the instructor presents thematerial with little time for experimentation or reflection

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Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Utah Educational Network; Jeremy Ray Farner, Weber State University; Thomas James Paskett, Weber State University; Elias V. Perez, Utah State University Eastern; Isabella Borisova, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

(Prepare, Teach One Another, Ponder and Prove)were used to create the course and each module of instruction.Best Practice 1: Be Present at the Course Site6Each module of the course includes a lesson reflection where students can post an evaluation ofthe lesson. A question and answer discussion board is also an important aspect of the coursewhere students can ask each other questions as well as receive responses to questions from theirinstructor. Further contact with instructors can be made with email. Page 23.431.13Students expect that their instructors will be present in an online course multiple times a week,and at best, daily. A flipped

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Engineering Identity 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Hatten, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

-city children, cancer patients, and individuals struggling with gender and immigration issues.The original study that proposed photo elicitation supplied the photographs to participants,asking them to use the photos as a starting point for their responses and reflections.20 Otherstudies have followed suit, particularly when examining gender issues.29 The benefits of thisform of the method include not relying on participants to follow through on the requirement tobring their own photos which adhere to assigned categories; having control over being able togeneralize the study’s results; and ensuring a baseline for comparison. However, this version ofthe method limits two of the main benefits of photo elicitation in general: empowerment17

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abby M Kelly, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Roger Michael Hoy, University of Nebraska; Evan Curtis, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Angela Kaye Pannier, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Richard R. Stowell P.E., University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological & Agricultural

Page 23.697.7Students complete six assignments prior to the RDC competition to help move them through thedesign process. The assignments guide them to develop a problem statement, user needs,technical specifications, alternative solutions, testing procedures and data, and a final solution.Additionally, as part of their final solution selection assignment, students were required to getdesign approval from their faculty consultant. Finally, students complete an end of project surveyto encourage both individual and group reflection on the overall design process (Appendix I).Unlike at Bucknell University however, students were asked additional questions in the surveyabout the RDC itself to help faculty in the continuous improvement process and to

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Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems

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Continuing Professional Development

planners and participants because they were allowedto create an environment conducive to experiential learning through the development offundamental leadership skills. This environment reflected their own experiences and providedan incredible learning environment for all those involved.The specific skills that were evaluated during this weekend simulation included but were notlimited to: 1. Effective communication 2. Time constrained organization 3. Mentorship 4. Presentation skillsThe effective communication module incorporated various types of communication methods andillustrated how and when each should be used. Real world examples, such as officecommunication, email functionality and the written word, were simulated.Time

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The D/M/A of CE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Libby Osgood P.Eng., University of Prince Edward Island and Dalhousie University; Clifton R Johnston, Dalhousie University; Andrew Trivett, University of Prince Edward Island

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Community Engagement Division

pedagogy that attempts to balance the needs of a non-profitorganization from the community, while providing academic credit for students.1 Through thisexperiential learning style, students have the opportunity to apply their engineering skills to areal-world problem for a community organization.1- 3 Students who participate in SL projectsbetter realize an engineer’s role to help society2, 4 and are forced to examine their beliefs onsocial issues they may not have previously considered.5 As a part of SL projects, students reflecton the project throughout the design process to activate their meta-cognitive abilities; theybecome aware of what they are learning through active reflection.5 Students are expected tocommunicate with the community

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Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technolog Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James P Cohoon, University of Virginia; J. McGrath Cohoon, University of Virginia; Luther A Tychonievich, University of Virginia; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

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Computing & Information Technology

. ○ Recruiting techniques for more and diverse computing majors. ○ Pedagogical best practices that result in more and diverse computing majors (e.g., pair programming). ○ Teacher success stories. ● Time every day to reflect, plan for action, and share thoughts and experiences. ● Physical movement, especially as the end of the day approaches. ● Both at-workshop and follow-up evaluation of workshop efficacy and follow-up evaluation of participant outcomes, ● Participant compensation out of respect for their interest in improving high school computer science education and recognition of the value of their time.Each of these principles is addressed in the following sections.Organizer recruitment, selection, and

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Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Kien H. Lim, University of Texas at El Paso; Sharie Kranz, Coronado HS-EPISD; Catherine Tabor, El Paso ISD and University of Texas at El Paso; Jeremy L Ramirez, University of Texas at El Paso

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

provides an overview of IM. In thethird section, we describe the professional development program and early results from teacherobservations. We conclude with a summary of planned extension activities.1. From Media Computation to iMPaCT-Math Page 23.1332.2iMPaCT-Math (IM) is an approximate acronym for Media-Propelled Computational Thinkingfor Mathematics Classrooms, which fairly reflects our ambition and our stance – engagementwith graphical programming challenges that focus student attention towards exploringmathematics principles will propel students towards exploration of science, computationalthinking and engineered design.IM consists of

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Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Dirk Ifenthaler, University of Freiburg; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma

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Design in Engineering Education

w their suupporting leaarning objecttives; see Fiigure14. Theree were lectu ures focused on higher-leevel topics reelated to “leaarning how to t learn” aloongwith conntent-based leectures focusing on briddging fuels annd the wiredd and conneccted world off2030. Leectures on tools to help frame f and annswer the Q44S through dilemma d idenntification annd Page 23.480.4managem ment were allso included.. Finally, stuudents reflected upon theeir semester learning throougha semester learning essay

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Computational/CS Initiatives

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

A. Dean Fontenot, Texas Tech University; Richard A Burgess, Texas Tech University; Vinitha Hannah Subburaj M.S; Debra J Nash, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

by a sophisticated understanding of the complexity of technology. Ethics is a key part of this complexity and the next generation of STEM professionals will need the skills to effectively engage the ethical chal- lenges they will face. Burgess is a regular presenter on incorporating ethics in a K-12 setting. A theme throughout these roles is the importance of teaching ethics and promoting ethical reflection in a way that is both accessible and substantive. This is a challenge that Burgess is keenly interested in. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Philosophy.Ms. Vinitha Hannah Subburaj M.SMs. Debra J Nash, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center Debra Nash is the Associate Director of the Texas Tech University T

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Instrumentation Technical Session III

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley B. Williams P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Instrumentation

were introduced in that order to quickly bring students up to speedon the strengths, weaknesses, and suitable applications for each device.The graduate students in the class came from both civil engineering and constructionmanagement undergraduate programs. As such, they had limited backgrounds in electronics andprogramming. This assessment was reflected in an initial course survey where students ratedtheir abilities in electronics theory, electronics hands on, LabVIEW, and MATLAB as beingweak, slightly weak, or average (the three lowest categories on the survey). Conversely, theyrated their abilities in math and physics as being average, strong, or very strong (the three highestcategories on the survey).National Instruments LabVIEW and a NI

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech; Marc Edwards, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

students culturalcompetence, civic responsibility, and the ability to reflect critically on the professional“cultures” and often-invisible “values” informing science and engineering practice. Theyalso attempt to sensitize participants to non-technical worldviews and alert them to theneed for ethical conduct and sustainable innovation. 28-29,39-40With the support of the Ethics Education in Science and Engineering (EESE) program ofthe National Science Foundation (NSF), we have developed a graduate engineering ethicscourse that might take these initiatives a step further by making the case that theconnection of engineers and scientists to society is a central pillar of ethical professionalpractice. The course brings together engineering, science