Conference Session

Postgraduate Pathways and Experiences

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jacob Allen Cress, University of Dayton; Patrick W. Thomas, University of Dayton

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Educational Research and Methods

technicalengineering content knowledge. The case study draws upon interviews with human resourcepersonnel and managers, and focus groups of early-career engineers at five companies ofregional and national status operating in Southwest Ohio. In addition, the study makes use ofobservational data and textual analysis of documents collected from faculty teaching inmechanical and civil engineering programs at the university. Interview and focus group datawere coded thematically to identify organizational values for effective professionalcommunication, engineers’ knowledge about effective communication, and genres and texttypes. Instructor-supplied documents, including syllabi and assignments descriptions, wereanalyzed to determine the presence of class activities

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jeong Hin Chin, University of Michigan; Yuan Gao, University of Michigan; Herbert Li, University of Michigan; Magel P. Su, California Institute of Technology; Robin Fowler, University of Michigan

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Student

Michigan. At Michigan, he was a member of the Ultrafast Laser - Material Interaction Laboratory and the Engineering Honors Program. He also served as an instructor for several courses including Introduction to Engineering, Introduction to Materials and Manufacturing, and Structural and Chemical Characterization of Materials.Dr. Robin Fowler, University of Michigan Robin Fowler is a lecturer in the Program in Technical Communication at the University of Michigan. She enjoys serving as a ”communication coach” to students throughout the curriculum, and she’s especially excited to work with first year and senior students, as well as engineering project teams, as they navigate the more open-ended communication decisions

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farhad Azadivar, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University

hope is to bringalong the technological innovation to the region and create additional jobs and economicdevelopment for the region.Having these centers owned and controlled by the university, like teaching hospitals that areoperated by medical schools, provides a great opportunity for advancing engineering education.Consequently, it is no surprise that some (though not as many as there should be) colleges ofengineering have taken advantage of this opportunity. These colleges have established aninternal internship program through which engineering students are hired as part-time interns andwork as a full fledged engineers on projects contracted with the industry. Although theadvantages of operating these centers in terms of the quality of

Conference Session

DELOS Best Paper Nominations

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Johnny Chang, National University; Ayman El Salim, National University; Ronald Uhlig, National University; Michelle Bright

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

received a Master of Science in Wireless Communications from National University, San Diego in 2007. Since completing an engineering internship with Qualcomm Inc., San Diego, he is working as a Software System Test Engineer with Sierra Wireless in San Diego, CA.Ronald Uhlig, National University Dr. Ronald P. Uhlig is Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems, School of Engineering and Technology, National University. He also serves as Lead Faculty for Wireless Communications for the Master of Science in Wireless Communications program. He teaches and carries out research in wireless systems, computer security, and applications of advanced technology in education. He

Conference Session

Computing in the classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan R. Goyings, Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department at The United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point; Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point J. Ledlie Klosky, P.E., is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at West Point, where he also serves as the Deputy Director of the Center for Innovation and Engineering. Led is the 2010 winner of the National Outstanding Teaching Medal from the society, and, in addition to traditional engineering pursuits such as infrastructure modeling, he works in communication in education, course design, and the interface between engineering and other disciplines.Dr. Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy Colonel Grant Crawford is currently the Director of the Mechanical Engineering Program at the United States Military Academy, West

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, College of Engineering Pune; Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe, College of Engineering, Pune

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

and equips one to apply that knowledge in appropriate ways.Steve Abram1 says that information becomes knowledge through learning. This could be extended to say thatknowledge becomes wisdom through learning. Learning can use a variety of methods as shown in the pyramidof learning (Figure 1) developed by E. J. Wood of National Training Laboratory, Bethel Maine Campus2. Thepyramid shows various methods of learning and corresponding knowledge retention rates for average students.Merely attending lectures is the least effective method. Self-reading and use of audiovisuals cause increasedretention. Demonstration, discussion, and practice take retention to the next level and teaching provides the bestretention. We believe that effectiveness of

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Yoon Suk Lee, Virginia Tech; John S Gero, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-5094: EXPLORING THE EFFECT OF DESIGN EDUCATIONON THE DESIGN COGNITION OF SOPHOMORE ENGINEERING STU-DENTSDr. Christopher B. Williams, Virginia TechDr. Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech Marie C. Paretti is an Associate Professor of engineering education at Virginia Tech, where she co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communications Center (VTECC). Her research focuses on communica- tion in engineering design, interdisciplinary communication and collaboration, and design education. She was awarded a CAREER grant from NSF to study expert teaching practices in capstone design courses nationwide, and is Co-PI on several NSF grants to explore identity and interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering design.Mr

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University, San Marcos

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Two Year College Division

AC 2012-3343: HANDS-ON PROJECT-BASED LEARNING ON A SHOESTRINGBUDGET: YOU DON’T HAVE TO BUY A ROBOTICS KITDr. Kimberly Grau Talley P.E., Texas State University, San Marcos Kimberly G. Talley is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Texas State University, San Marcos, and a licensed Professional Engineer. She received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. from the University of Texas, Austin, in structural engineering. Her undergraduate degrees in history and construction engineering and management are from North Carolina State University. Talley teaches courses in the construction science and management program, and her research focus is in active learning and project-based learning in engineering and

Conference Session

Research in Engineering Education II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan McNeill, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, University of Florida; David J Therriault, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2012-4029: INSTITUTIONAL DISCOURSES IN ENGINEERING ED-UCATION AND PRACTICENathan McNeill, University of Florida Nathan McNeill is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida, where he is studying the factors that contribute to success in open-ended problem-solving. He has a Ph.D. in engineering education from Purdue University, an M.S. in mechan- ical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and a B.S. in engineering from Walla Walla University.Dr. Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida Elliot P. Douglas is Associate Chair, Associate Professor, and Distinguished Teaching Scholar in the De- partment of Materials Science and

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Abrams, Ohio State University; James William Altschuld, Ohio State University; Blaine W. Lilly, Ohio State University; Daniel A. Mendelsohn, Ohio State University

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Mechanical Engineering

. It isestimated that approximately 200 students per semester will take this new design course.Two pilots of the new design course will be completed before the semester implementation inFall 2012. Assessment instruments of the pilots include assignment rubrics, focus groups,surveys, and questionnaires. This paper includes some of the preliminary data collection andresults and issues encountered by the development team.IntroductionThe Ohio State University (OSU) is a Research 1 land grant institution. Mechanical Engineeringat OSU has historically had a traditional curriculum with a hands-on design experience in thefirst year, theoretical and laboratory experiences in the second and third year, and a seniorcapstone in the fourth year.The

Conference Session

Information Literacy in Context: Enabling Real World Problem Solving

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

correspond mainly to gathering backgroundinformation. General sources of information, such as encyclopedias, trade magazines, orhandbooks, can give an overview of the major technologies being used to solve the problem.Codes and regulations will provide guidance on legal constraints. When teaching theinformational component of this phase, focusing on the Initiation stage of the Information SearchProcess is the most important. This is the phase when the student will need to determine whatinformation they know and what information they still need to find. Often with novices, ‘theydon’t know what they don’t know,’ so they have difficulty articulating the need for information.Providing students with some structure for asking questions can facilitate them

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica W. Clark, University of Maine; John R. Thompson, University of Maine; Donald B. Mountcastle, University of Maine

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Mechanical Engineering

, University of Maine John Thompson is an Associate Professor of Physics and Cooperating Associate Professor of STEM Education, and a member of the Maine Center for Research in STEM Education at the University of Maine. He is co-director of the UMaine Physics Education Research Laboratory, a research group of over a dozen faculty, postdoctoral research associates, graduate students, and undergraduates. His research focuses on the learning and teaching of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics at the upper division, and student understanding at the physics-mathematics interface. He is very interested in cross-disciplinary studies of specific topics.Donald B. Mountcastle, University of Maine Donald Mountcastle is an

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Program Innovation

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Akhlesh Lakhtakia; Christine Masters; Judith Todd

everygraduate student must pass before admission to doctoral candidacy. The ECT has oral as well aswritten components. Although US graduate students generally pass the ECT easily at the firstattempt, a large majority of international students from non-English-speaking countries had beenrequired to take remedial courses in writing and presentational skills. During the Fall 2004semester, all graduate students, passed the ECT to the examiners’ satisfaction.Multidisciplinary Informal Engineering Education Seminar (MIEES) CourseA new 1-credit seminar course was started in Fall 2003 semester, under the aegis of the NSF-funded multi-university Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching, and Learning(CIRTL).3 Penn State and Michigan State Universities

Conference Session

Student Teams & Active Learning

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeannie Brown Leonard; Janet Schmidt; Linda Schmidt; Paige Smith

other science, technology, andmathematics disciplines, graduates of engineering programs typically enter a work environmentthat immediately requires team and interpersonal process skills. From the perspective ofeducation, positive team project experiences can motivate students to perform at higher levels.Well-functioning teams have been shown to improve learning and retention in non-engineeringfields, especially for members of underrepresented groups3,4,5,6,7.Previous research suggests that while most engineering faculty are committed to using projectteams in their classrooms, they have little or no formal training on how to work with studentteams or how to teach team members to work well together8. Focused on their discipline and onpedagogy

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott T. Miller; Andrew C. Arvin; Francesco Costanzo

presentations of eventhe most sophisticated topic.IntroductionThe third author of this paper has been actively teaching mechanics courses at the Penn-sylvania State University for the last seven years. During these years, he has made aneffort to make the students excited about mechanics as a way to characterize the behaviorof materials at various scales and for a variety of applications, including topics such as thedescriptions of phase transitions and the derivation of nonlinear continuum propertiesfor molecular dynamics simulations. Behind this effort there is a strong belief that the-oretical mechanics has much to offer to the solution of today’s technological challenges,which, with a strong emphasis on nano-scale phenomena, require a deep

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University; Douglas William Twigge; John Block, Texas A&M University; Mickie Byrd

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Engineering Technology

es- tablished the Mobile Integrated Solutions Laboratory (MISL), a joint university-industry partnership fo- cusing on the design and development of hardware and software products Morgan served 22 years in the Air Force, including a tour of duty on faculty with the Electrical Engineering Department at the U.S. Air Force Academy.Dr. Jay R. Porter, Texas A&M University Jay R. Porter joined the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University in 1998 and is currently the Program Director for the Electronics and Telecommunications programs. He received a B.S. degree in electrical engineering (1987), a M.S. degree in physics (1989), and a Ph.D. in electrical

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Kristen M. Bachman, Miami University

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Computers in Education

AC 2012-5365: A CHARACTERIZATION OF SOCIAL NETWORKS FOREFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION IN COMPUT-ING EDUCATIONDr. Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University Gerald C. Gannod is a professor of computer science and software engineering and Director of the Mobile Learning Center at Miami University. He received M.S. (1994) and Ph.D. (1998) degrees in computer science from Michigan State University. Gannod’s research interests include mobile computing, software engineering, enterprise systems, digital humanities, and the scholarship of teaching and learning. Gannod received an NSF Career Award in 2002.Miss Kristen M. Bachman, Miami University Kristen M. Bachman is a Computer Science graduate student at Miami

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Scott Sink, Ohio State University; Joseph M. Cerrato, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

-year engineering educa- tional environment through the use of collaborative learning, problem-based and project-based learning, classroom interaction, and multiple representations of concepts.Dr. Scott Sink, Ohio State University Scott Sink, Ph.D., P.E., teaches in industrial and systems engineering from the Ohio State University. He is Director, LeanSigma Certification, College of Engineering, Integrated Systems Engineering, the Ohio State University. He was VP, Business Process Improvement and Reengineering, at MDS and ESI, Toronto, 1997-2007, and [rofessor, ISE, and Director, the Virginia Quality and Productivity Center, Vir- ginia Tech, 1984-1997. He was also Associate Professor, IEM, and Director, Oklahoma

Conference Session

Techniques in Improving Mathematics Education in STEM Curricula

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V. Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee

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Mathematics

AC 2012-2983: ANALYSIS OF THE IMPACT OF FORMAL PEER-LEDSTUDY GROUPS ON FIRST-YEAR STUDENT MATH PERFORMANCEDr. John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee John R. Reisel is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, Mil- waukee (UWM.) He serves as Associate Director of the Center for Alternative Fuels, and Co-director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. In addition to research into engineering education, his research ef- forts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, the 2000 UWM-College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstand- ing Teaching Award, and a 1998 recipient of the SAE

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Borrmann

A1420 An SDL (Simple Description Language) Analyzer Robert J. Borrmann, Ph.D. Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Manhattan College New York CityAbstractSecond-year students in Manhattan’s four-year Electrical Engineering and ComputerEngineering programs are introduced to digital circuits in a one-semester 3-credit courseELEC-229. This course includes a laboratory component in which students design andbreadboard simple circuits. While the course includes preliminary coverage of VHDL(Very High Speed

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Alex Kirlik; Jennifer Turns

prerequisite for a class, (3) diagnose why astudent is having difficulty in a class, (4) direct students attention at a particular facet of thematerial to be learned, and (5) trace students development of knowledge and abilities over time.At a school level, the new ABET 2000 accreditation standards will soon make it necessary forschools to be able to demonstrate what students have learned (outcomes based assessment) ratherthan simply demonstrating that they are teaching an acceptable complement of courses. This hascreated a need to develop strategies, and possibly even new assessment instruments, for assessingengineering students knowledge and abilities as they move through the curriculum.Assessment is, and has always been, very difficult. Some of the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kyle Luthy, Wake Forest University; Jessica Koehler, Wake Forest University; William N. Crowe, Wake Forest University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

skills and for instructors as a course improvementtool, aiding in course organization and design, providing a knowledge baseline for studentsentering a course (pre-survey), providing a measure of content mastery, are generally morecomprehensive than exams, and can be used to evaluate new pedagogies [4]. Specifically, in anengineering context, knowledge surveys have also been used across engineering programs totriangulate direct assessment results and inform continuous improvement of teaching andlearning [5-8]. This study seeks to further leverage knowledge surveys for instructor courseimprovement with particular focus on whether or not topical information is presentedappropriately in the broader context of the field. This is akin to Carter and

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 14: Advanced Pedagogical Techniques

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University; Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University; Sean Tolman P.E., Utah Valley University; Amanda C Bordelon, Utah Valley University; Bennington J Willardson, Utah Valley University; Janis P Raje

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

Paper ID #43403Enhancing STEM Degree Completion: A Framework for the Civil and MechanicalEngineering (CAM) Scholarship ProjectDr. Israd Hakim Jaafar, Utah Valley University Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Utah Valley University. Highly interested in methods to improve engineering education, novel pedagogical approaches to teaching, as well as accessibility and inclusiveness in assessment methods. Research interests include advanced and additive manufacturing materials and methods.Dr. Matthew J Jensen, Utah Valley University Dr. Matthew J. Jensen received his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

EC Cline, University of Washington, Tacoma; Heather Dillon, University of Washington; Amanda K Sesko, University of Washington, Tacoma; Marc Nahmani; Zaher Kmail, University of Washington, Tacoma; Joyce Dinglasan-Panlilio; Seung-Jin Lee, University of Washington, Tacoma; Emily Cilli-Turner, University of San Diego; Elin A. Björling, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, including the Journal of Cleaner Production, Environmental Engineering Science, Waste Management & Research, Journal of Industrial Ecology, International Journal of Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability, and Resources, Conservation & Recycling. Prior to his position at UWT, he was an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan-Flint (UM-Flint). During his time at UM-Flint, he was the recipient of the Dr. Lois Matz Rosen Junior Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award (2017). He completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Risk Management Research Laboratory in Cincinnati, Ohio.Emily Cilli-Turner, University of San DiegoElin A. Bj¨orling

Conference Session

Student Success in ET

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gretchen Dietz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Jordan C Bullington-Miller

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

Paper ID #42237WIP: Exploring First Generation Engineering Technology Students Acquisitionof the Engineering IdentityDr. Gretchen Dietz, University of North Carolina at Charlotte Gretchen A. Dietz is an Assistant Professor of Teaching in the Department of Engineering Technology and Construction Management at UNC Charlotte. Her research interests include diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering and qualitative methodologies.Jordan C Bullington-Miller ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 WIP: Exploring First Generation Engineering Technology Students Acquisition of the

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 8

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pablo Frank Bolton, Smith College; Liberty Rose Lehr, Smith College; Rahul Simha, The George Washington University; Michelle Lawson, Smith College

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. In addition, I work on Human-Computer Interaction and how it might allow us to interact with virtual worlds and robots. I enjoy collaborating with colleagues in other fields where I get to combine CS with Biology or Physics and play with their data. Topics of interest include: Flipped Classroom techniques to teach programming The benefits of games and puzzles in learning Construction of fair, scalable assessments Multimodal teaching with an emphasis on getting students to articulate their understanding 3D-Shape reconstruction and analysis The use of Embedded Systems and Machine Learning to automate (Biology) Laboratory tasks.Liberty Rose Lehr, Smith CollegeRahul Simha, The George Washington UniversityMichelle

Conference Session

Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

on experiential learning through properly designed laboratory experiments to teach engineering principles and verify theoretical work raised in the classroom; ≠ Stress on: life-long learning, systems thinking, organizational management, teamwork and group problem–solving skills, and cultivation of leadership skills; ≠ Focus on design issues of relevance to the Region, involving life-cycle economics, environmental impact, utilization of locally available resources, maintainability, and conformity with standards (local and international); ≠ Start a joint initiative between engineering faculty and their colleagues in other disciplines( science, mathematics

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-445: PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ENGINEERING AND PROFESSIONALWRITINGBeth Richards, University of Hartford Beth Richards is director of the Rhetoric and Professional Writing program at the University of Hartford where she team teaches with first-year engineering faculty and is the writing mentor for seniors enrolled in the design project course.Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford Ivana Milanovic is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Technology, and Architecture at the University of Hartford. She received her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of NYU, NY and M.S. and B.S. from University of Belgrade, Serbia

Conference Session

Attracting and Retaining Students in Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rhonda K. Young, University of Wyoming; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Andrea Bill, University of Madison, Wisconsin; Michael Kyte, University of Idaho, Moscow; Kevin Heaslip, Utah State University; David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University; Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University

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Civil Engineering

Board.David S. Hurwitz, Oregon State University Dr. Hurwitz serves as an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Construction Engineering at Ore- gon State University (OSU). He teaches graduate and undergraduate classes in traffic operations, highway design, traffic signal design, and transportation safety. His areas of research interest include traffic en- gineering, driver behavior, driving simulation, and human factors. Dr. Hurwitz founded a traffic data collection company in Massachusetts that successfully completed numerous projects with private compa- nies and public agencies during his 5 year tenure with the firm. He is an active member of TRB, ASCE, and ITE.Shashi S. Nambisan, Iowa State University

Conference Session

Curriculum: Ideas/Concepts in Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kofi Nyamekye; Yildirim Omurtag

to address some of these issues will be described.2.0 Traditional Ph.D. Engineering ProgramsThe traditional Ph.D. programs are narrowly focused and discipline-defined dissertationresearch. A typical discipline normally requires a graduate student to take certain number ofcourses beyond those already taken to fulfill the Master of Science (MS) degree within the samediscipline. The idea here is to ensure that when the student completes the Ph.D. program he orshe will be prepared to teach graduate level courses in that discipline at a university. This ideaassumes that upon completion of his or her Ph.D. dissertation, those courses will be sufficient toprepare the students to teach courses in new emerging areas that do not have any