Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathaniel Raymond Nunez, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics

student coursework has been shown to improve retention rates of URM students byenhancing their academic skills, self-esteem, motivation to overcome barriers and knowledge ofpost-graduate career paths.5,6 Implementing these findings requires reforming the foundationalundergraduate science curriculum and providing students with meaningful research experiences,especially in laboratory settings.The goals of the BUILD grant dovetail well with intensive efforts within the physics communityto transform and enhance the Introductory Physics for Life Sciences (IPLS) course sequence inways that more fully integrate the foundational principles in physics with the education ofbiologists and life scientists.7,8,9 The undergraduate introductory physics sequence

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Advances I

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Virendra Varma

& Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Education”Goals of an Undergraduate Course on Construction ManagementI have taught a course on construction management course a few times over the last severalyears. With the advent of outcomes-based criteria as per the ABET (Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology) accreditation guidelines, it has become important to clearly definethe goals and objectives of the course, to assess student performance, to incorporate theoutcomes into a continuous improvement plan, and demonstrate implementation of thecontinuous improvement plan. How a single course is integrated in the overall curriculum of theprogram is just as important as the course

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

multiple techniques and methods to “triangulate” performance, andthis paper will provide a comprehensive look at ICAP as well as the other techniques thatsupport continuous improvement. It will address the formal communication techniquesand channels established to integrate activities across organizational boundaries, and itwill describe an infrastructure that effectively engages staff and faculty and programconstituencies in the continuous improvement planning and implementation. TheEngineering Technology Department program represents a successful, holistic approachto systematically assess, evaluate, and improve the Department’s efforts in achievingprogram objectives and outcomes. The program at UNCC represents an approach toTC2K that not only

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sudarshan Krishnan, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Architectural Engineering, Construction Engineering

) proposed a Universal Architecture Curriculum that combinedtopics in outer space and terrestrial architecture to benefit both disciplines.Architecture curriculum is rapidly evolving due to advancements in fabrication technologies andblurring of disciplinary boundaries. The scope for space architecture within terrestrial architecturalcurriculum has only gained more valence. In this spirit, the education of future space architectsand engineers may be best achieved by infusing existing architecture and architectural engineering(AE) programs with a degree or specialization in OSA. This paper provides the motivation andimportance of integrating OSA in architecture and AE curricula. The author expects to supplementthis paper in future with academic

Collection

Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Jennie Perey Saxe, University of Delaware

Tagged Topics

Diversity

byengineers entering practice and the competencies that a new engineer should develop as theyprogress through their professional career. In addition, this Third Edition of the CEBOK(CEBOK3) emphasizes that engineers should also develop an appreciation for effectivecommunication and demonstrate key abilities related to the affective domain. With theimportance of communication to future engineers’ practice of civil engineering clearly defined,undergraduate curricula must adapt to meet this need. At the University of Delaware, the civilengineering curriculum included significant communication content prior to the issuance of theCEBOK3. However, the standard communication coursework of public speaking and technicalwriting left a gap in critical

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

in non-engineering fields togain an introduction to the engineering design and analysis process. In this paper, a descriptionof the requirements for the minor at Binghamton University is presented. Some discussion of therationale for the components of the curriculum is given. Next, a description of the experiencesand a few comments by the first students who completed the minor are presented. In conclusion,a discussion of challenges to the establishment of the program and how they were dealt with arepresented.Description of the Requirements for the Minor in General EngineeringThe minor in general engineering was proposed by faculty in the Engineering Design Division(Freshman Engineering Program) in the 2007-08 academic year. The original

Collection

15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)

Authors

Angela Jin Sadlowski, The Johns Hopkins University; Eileen Haase PhD, The Johns Hopkins University; Gyeongtae Sun Moon, The Johns Hopkins University; Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University

involved in various teaching activities, such as serving as a teaching assistant in many BME and undergraduate courses, leading a peer group-problem solving session, and serving as a student leader in Tutorial Project.Meera R Bhat, The Johns Hopkins University Meera R. Bhat is an undergraduate student studying Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins University. Her research interests include engineering education, senescence, cellular aging, adipose tissue, and neonatal health. At Johns Hopkins University, she currently serves as an undergraduate teaching assistant for several biomedical engineering courses where she develops engineering curriculum for underclassmen students. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Gurbax Singh; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

of 1999 ASEE Annual Conference, June 20-23, Charlotte, NC1999, CD-ROM5. McKenna, A., and Agogino, A., "Integrating Design Analysis and Problem Solving in an Introduction toEngineering Curriculum for High School Students," Proceedings of 1998 ASEE Annual Conference, June28-July 1, 1998, Seattle, WA, CD-ROM.7. Nagchaudhuri, A., Eydgahi, A., and Shakur, A., " SLOPE: An Effort Towards Infusing Service-Learningin Physics and Engineering Curricula", Proceedings of 2000 ASEE Annual Conference, St. Louis, MO,June 18-21, 2000, CD-ROM.8. Beakman’s Electric Motor [Available Online]: http://fly.hiwaay.net/~palmer/motor.html9. Handy Board [Available Online]: http://lcs.www.media.mit.edu/groups/el/projects/handy-board/10.Summer Engineering Bridge Program

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2022 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Mark R O’Shea, California State University Monterey Bay

Tagged Topics

Diversity

in Middle- and High-School Science and Mathematics Classrooms,” Proceedings of the 2009 ASEE Annual Conference, Austin, TX, June 2009.[11] H. Kimmel, R. Rockland, L. S. Hirsch, J. Carpinelli and L. Burr-Alexander, “Medibotics: An Engineering Program for Integration into Secondary School Science Curriculum,” Proceedings of the 2011 International Conference on Engineering Education, Belfast, Ireland, August, 2011.[12] R. H Rockland, L. Burr-Alexander, H. S. Kimmel, J. D. Carpinelli, L. S Hirsch, and T. M. Tylutki, “Integration of Medicine and Robotics – an online teacher professional development program for STEM education,” Proceedings of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference, Atlanta, GA, June 2013.[13] R. H. Kay, and L. Knaack

Conference Session

Writing Is Fundamental

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Murali Krishnamurthi, Northern Illinois University

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Liberal Education

out: writing must be an integral part of the curriculum.”Engineering faculty members recognize the importance of good writing skills but often have thedifficult task of promoting effective writing practices among their students. Faculty memberscannot always assume that their students would have learned the basic writing techniques in highschool or in core competency courses in college. Even if students were exposed to basic writingtechniques in their pre-engineering courses, they usually forget those techniques if they do nothave sufficient opportunities to refresh and practice them regularly. Faculty members also needsupplementary resources to help students refresh their basic knowledge of grammar, style andorganization, and techniques to

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dale Bremmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

makes re-surveying an option for our assessment in the springsemester of 2007, where we intend to measure change scores on attitude, perceived self-efficacy,and enactment as influenced by intensity/frequency of PRISM usage.Descriptive results for each survey item are included in Addendum A. In general, based on theself-report survey, we found that the study strongly supports two of PRISM’s major claims: (1)that PRISM facilitates standards-based teaching and (2) that PRISM aids in the integration ofdigital technologies into the classroom. However, results for our third theme (promotingprofessional development through virtual “meeting rooms”) did not support the claim. In fact,the responses indicated only very weak PRISM efficacy for promoting

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Randy Russell; Nicholas Basker; Lisa Scranton; J. L. P Jessop; A. B. Scranton

could be used for continuousretraining of the industrial workforce in the rapidly changing economic landscape. An Internet“continuing education” course can be easily integrated into the normal work schedule, helpingthe students to realize how the material they are learning is relevant to their job. In addition,accelerated high school students could use the Internet to take college courses to enhance thehigh school curriculum, cooperative education students could take courses while they are onwork assignments, etc.A course delivered entirely on the Internet can be at least as effective as a traditional “lecture”course if it is properly designed. The features offered in a multimedia computing setting can beused to create a highly effective

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett Ph.D., Univeristy of Saint Thomas; Hugh Jack P.Eng., Grand Valley State University; Steve Wendel, Sinclair Community College; Mark J. Stratton, Society of Manufacturing Engineers; V. Raju, VIT University; Winston F. Erevelles, St.Mary's University; Phil Waldrop, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

efforts weremainly directed to the development of novel curriculum materials for an associate degreeprogram in manufacturing engineering technology. Later efforts led to the implementation of apopular clearinghouse for high-quality educational materials called METEC – Manufacturingand Engineering Technologies Education Clearinghouse [www.METEConline.org]. METECserves as the primary education clearinghouse for the SME Manufacturing Education &Research Community and the ASEE Manufacturing Division. An important Internet-based initiative, called careerME.org, is directed to young peopleto enhance the awareness of the manufacturing engineering field and other STEM-related careerpaths. With partial funding by the SME Education Foundation

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Jahan Kauser; Stephanie Farrell; Robert Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater; Kevin Dahm

addressed teaching studentsabout the emerging field of membrane processes through team projects. The development plan involvesthe innovative use of membrane technology, integrating it both vertically and horizontally throughout theengineering curriculum and exposing students to it through the use of team-oriented experimental projectsin multidisciplinary engineering clinics. We have initially introduced membrane separation principles invarious courses through lectures and small-scale mini-labs and demos. This lays the foundation for morecomprehensive study in the engineering clinics. The integration of membrane process experiments formultidisciplinary team projects occurs in the Junior and Senior level Engineering Clinic courses. Some ofthe

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Allison L. Felix; Joel Z. Bandstra; William H.J. Strosnider

). Middle-school science through design-based learning versus scripted inquiry: Better overall science concept learning and equity gap reduction. Journal of Engineering Education. 97(1): 71-85.7. Satchwell, R. and Loepp, F. (2002). Designing and implementing an integrated mathematics, science, and technology curriculum for the middle school. Journal of Industrial Teacher Education. 39(3): 41-66. Available from: http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/JITE/v39n3/satchwell.html.8. Barnett, M. (2005). Engaging inner city students in learning through designing remote operated vehicles. Journal of Science Education and Technology. 14(1): 87-100.9. Bottoms, G. and Anthony, K. (2005). Project Lead the Way: A pre-engineering

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Ohio Northern University; Kenneth J Reid, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Outcome FrequencyIntroductionFirst-year programs nationwide typically feature an introductory curriculum featuring a semesteror yearlong “Introduction to Engineering” course or sequence. Examining a number of thesecourses shows that the content can vary significantly. For example, one course could focus onMATLAB programming while another course could emphasize technical communication. Mostcourses are a combination of these topics to varying degrees; therefore, an NSF-sponsoredproject to classify these courses was conducted which resulted in the First-Year Introduction toEngineering Course Classification Scheme.1 This taxonomy allows programs or instructors toquantify the content of their course(s) using the scheme. As a result, the scheme has

Conference Session

Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Guerra, NASA; John A. Christian, University of Texas, Austin; Wallace Fowler, University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

AC 2009-768: SPACE-SYSTEMS ENGINEEERING: A NASA-SPONSOREDAPPROACH FOR AEROSPACE UNDERGRADUATESLisa Guerra, NASA Lisa Guerra has 20 years experience in the NASA aerospace community. Currently, Ms. Guerra is on an assignment from NASA Headquarters to establish a systems engineering curriculum at The University of Texas at Austin. Ms. Guerra’s most recent position at NASA Headquarters was Acting Director of the Directorate Integration Office in the Exploration Systems Mission Directorate. Ms. Guerra earned a B.S in Aerospace Engineering and a B.A. in English from the University of Notre Dame. She received a Master of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Willem H. Vanderburg

research instruments to permit the quantitative scoring of the componentsof all the courses in the curriculum. The results showed that the answer to both questions was:almost nothing.Since this study, its findings have been confirmed by a number of economists who haveestimated net wealth production by subtracting from the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) thecosts incurred in producing it. They found that net wealth has been declining for decades. Theseand other data point to the inevitable conclusion that the undesired consequences oftechnological and economic growth are undermining the desired ones.This brings us to a crossroads in engineering education. Either we continue to deal with theundesired consequences of design and decision-making in an end

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Yeary, University of Oklahoma; Tian-you YU, University of Oklahoma; Robert Palmer, University of Oklahoma; James Sluss, University of Oklahoma; Guifu Zhang, University of Oklahoma; Phil Chilson, University of Oklahoma; Mike Biggerstaff, University of Oklahoma

agencies, (2) it is the only program inthe country with a full and equal collaboration between the School of Meteorology and theSchool of Electrical & Computer Engineering for the purpose of adding strength to an existing,successfully integrated curriculum on weather radar, (3) it has access to weather data from therecently constructed National Weather Radar Testbed (NWRT). Students have a uniqueopportunity to take advantage of the weather data derived from the new phased array radar,specifically suited for weather observations. To broaden the richness of the students’ learningexperiences, data from other remote sensors, such as profilers, conventional dish antennas,mobile radars, and the like are available. In-situ sensors, such as

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

James C. Watters

engineering started in 1934, while doctoral work was initiated in 1955. Theconcept of cooperative education was an integral part of the undergraduate program ab initio, as one of theintents of the Speed family in endowing the school was that graduates should be versed in “hands-on”engineering as well as academics. In 1970, a five-year program leading to the graduate professional degree, Master of Engineering(M.Eng.), was introduced, keeping the required cooperative internship during the first four years. Thisprogram has now been in place for 25 years, and its valuewas reaffirmed by the school faculty during discussions held in the early 1990’s. The M.Eng. degree isadministered by the Speed School as a professional engineering degree, and it

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

both be considered along with the inevitable other ideas that will begenerated.Fitting Creativity/Innovation into an Already-Full Curriculum: A Strategy andSome TacticsAssume, for discussion purposes, that creativity/innovation became an integral part of theCEBOK. That would motivate some faculty members to consider ways to integrate thatKSA set into their programs. Even without that incentive, some faculty have and willcontinue to incorporate creativity/innovation on its merits as suggested, in part, by themini-survey, published articles, and my observations. Page 26.421.11How can we fit creativity and innovation into an already full academic program

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Britt; Dr. Tom Eppes

blending basic electronics with audio application expertise, an AETgraduate is able to provide a more compelling skill match to employers.Where are the career opportunities?Our AET program concentrates on the technical support component of the industry includingsystems integration and electronics field support. Graduates are trained in the basics of musicproduction and equipment. The focus of the program is on system electronics and softwareto maximize career opportunities for our graduates. Ward College AET graduates now work in a variety of positions in the audio industry. Theirpositions range from audio electronic design and test engineers to stage monitor mixingengineers for touring. Some specific examples are: Position

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maddumage Karunaratne, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Hardware DescriptionLanguages (HDL) and automation based digital design flow to the particular curriculum. Thedemographics of the student population and their immediate careers suggest that most graduates donot pursue graduate studies in computer engineering, nor do they seek employment related to designand manufacture of Integrated Circuit components. However, there have been a few select studentsin recent years who gained employment in areas specialized in development of digital systemsoverlapping into programmable logic devices. The limited skill set instilled upon them was adequatefor them to further their expertise confidently.The primary objective of EET program at this institution has been to provide a broad skill set tograduates to work in

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2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Edward W. Chandler; Robert A. Strangeway; Owe G. Petersen

in program instruction, including the integration of calculus into engineering analyses • calculus-based instruction of physics topics within the curriculum • faculty with relevant industrial experience • courses with progressively increasing depth, such that courses early in the curriculum provide a consistent preparation for applied engineering studies later in the curriculum • incorporation of design into the curricula, consistent with engineering program objectives and outcomes • educational preparation that is required to successfully pass the FE exam • educational preparation that is sufficient for graduate studies, perhaps through the use of a graduate studies elective track within the

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

ethics education in the USA: Content, pedagogy and curriculum, European Journal of Engineering Education, 25(4): 303-313.5. Barry, B.E. (2009). Methods of Incorporating Understanding of Professional and Ethical Responsibility in the Engineering Curriculum and Results from the Fundamentals of Engineering Examination. Dissertation. Ann Arbor, MI: ProQuest LLC.6. National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (2010). Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. Retrieved from www.ncees.org/Exams/FE_exam.php.7. Finelli, C.J., Holsapple, M.A., Ra, E., Bielby, R.M., Burt, B.A., Carpenter, D.D., Harding, T.S., & Sutkus, J.A. (2012). An assessment of engineering students’ curricular and co- curricular experiences and their

Conference Session

Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Krishna Vedula

mission, EEC facilitates integrated partnerships that cross disciplines and focus ontechnological systems. The objective is to yield well-rounded, professionally oriented engineerswith a global outlook and the ability to assume leadership roles in industry, academe, andsociety.Engineering Research Centers (ERC) - provides an integrated environment for academe andindustry to focus on next-generation advances in complex engineered systems, with synergyamong engineering, science, and industrial practice. ERCs integrate research with education atboth the graduate and undergraduate levels, producing curriculum innovations derived from thesystems focus of the ERCs' strategic research goals. ERCs aim to build trusted partnerships withindustry, develop

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Zhongming Liang

Session 2647 Menu-Driven Control of the MiniMover-5 Robot Zhongming Liang Purdue University Fort Wayne Abstract The paper discusses a utility program developed by the author for the MiniMover-5 robot system. Theprogram provides menu-driven control of the robot and allows students to easily work with robot positions.The paper also includes an example of using the utility program for a project, in which two MiniMover-5robots were controlled with their interface units receiving inputs from

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Rosalyn Hobson Hargraves, Virginia Commonwealth University; Afroditi Vennie Filippas, Virginia Commonwealth University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

with partner discipline input that utilizes the mathematical concepts identified in the fishbowl exercises. The sharing of materials can be used in the classroom. In this way, collaborations among partner disciplines and mathematics can lead to substantive changes in the classroom curriculum to benefit student learning.The creation of these lists constitutes an important element in the success of SUMMIT-P’s work,as the wish lists could be implemented by each institution to map course learning objectives.More about the SUMMIT-P fishbowl activities can be found in Hofrenning et al. [10]. Table 2. Fishbowl Activity Questions General 1. As you read the CF report, do the recommendation still ring true? 2. Do you

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Wendy Robicheau

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #29371Solutions for Hiring Manufacturing Technology InstructorsProf. Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology Dr. Karen Wosczyna-Birch is the Executive Director and Principal Investigator of the Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing, an National Science Foundation Center of Excellence. She is the state director for the College of Technology, a seamless pathway in technology and engineering from all 12 public community colleges to 8 public and private universities. Dr. Wosczyna-Birch has expertise with both the recruitment and persistence of under represented populations, especially women, to pursue

Collection

2013 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Andy S. Peng; Robert Nelson; Cheng Liu; Ahmet Turkmen; Wei Shi; Jia-Ling Lin

semester. This study reports thesurvey data collected from the class and discusses how the data help design and develop thecourse. It makes recommendations to improve future courses when applying a similar hybridinstructional model.IntroductionEngineering education plays an essential role in preparing students to innovate advancedtechnologies in the future. New course design and development are part of the strategic plan tohelp students advance their learning goal while in school. In order to effectively deliver coursecontent covering a broad range of topics and facilitate interactive learning activities, engineeringcourses have been traditionally delivered in classroom settings until recent years when Internettechnologies have become an integral