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Pedagogical Approaches for Software Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Josephine Sears Rodriguez, Western New England University; Ralph Morelli, Trinity College
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Software Engineering Constituent Committee
AC 2012-5220: STUDENT SOFTWARE ENGINEERING LEARNING VIAPARTICIPATION IN HUMANITARIAN FOSS PROJECTSDr. Heidi J.C. Ellis, Western New England University Heidi Ellis is Chair and Associate Professor in the Computer Science and Information Technology De- partment at Western New England College. She has a long-time interest in software engineering education and most recently has received NSF funding to investigate the use of humanitarian free and open source software to educate computing students. She is also currently participating in an NIH grant for developing database-driven software for biological NMR analysis.Dr. Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University Gregory Hislop is a professor of information science and
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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Waddah Akili, Iowa State University
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International
technological developments in particular; ≠ a commitment to lifelong learning, a capacity for critical judgment, and a sense of interdisciplinary approach in tackling engineering problems.Region’s colleges have graduated, during the last three decades, over forty thousand engineers;some with reasonably good technical skills, but most have not been sufficiently prepared toassume leading roles and/or able to manage innovative technology. To the contrary, a relativelyhigh percentage of these graduates have found themselves “ill-equipped” to carry on asengineers. Many were reduced to the role of a “technician”, and some have abandoned Page
Collection
2024 ASEE North East Section
Authors
Asif Ahmed, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute; Ram Mohan Gubbala, State University of New York, Polytechnic Institute
learning and teaching of design andtechnology. Design and Technology Education: An International Journal, 13(3).3. Wang, A. I., & Tahir, R. (2020). The effect of using Kahoot! for learning–A literaturereview. Computers & Education, 149, 103818.4. Versypt, A. N. F., Bara, J. E., Getman, R. B., Kieslich, C. A., & Voronov, R. S. (2020). Appsfor Chemical Engineering Education: Off the Shelf and Do It Yourself DevelopmentOptions. Chemical Engineering Education, 54(3), 137-142.5. Smith, A., and Brauer, S. (2018, March). Use of Kahoot! game for increased studentmotivation and understanding in a Thermodynamics course. In ASEE Southeastern SectionConference.6. Ciaramella, K. E. (2017). The effects of Kahoot! of vocabulary acquisition and
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International Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, The University of Tulsa; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly
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International
resultingsemantic map documents the relationships among engineering global preparedness and threeother broad categories, some of which are particular to engineering education and others thatmay be applied to other higher education contexts concerned with global preparedness. Inaddition to global preparedness, the remaining three categories are international contextualknowledge, personal and professional qualities, and cross-cultural communication skills andstrategies. The results of this research are intended to inform both engineering and internationaleducation.IntroductionRapidly advancing technologies, global economic integration, and hyper-connected communitieshave profoundly affected the landscape of the engineering profession and as a consequence
Conference Session
Standards and K-12 Engineering
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tamara J. Moore, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Micah S. Stohlmann, University of Minnesota; Jennifer A. Kersten, University of Minnesota; Kristina Maruyama Tank, University of Minnesota; Aran W. Glancy, University of Minnesota
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Building a Framework to Evaluate the Inclusion of Engineering in State K-12 STEM Education Academic StandardsAbstractOver the past several years, the increased energy behind the Science, Technology, Engineering,& Mathematics (STEM) integration movement has inspired the addition of more engineeringrelated content to the K-12 landscape. National standards for engineering are also just nowcoming into the landscape. As states begin to add engineering to their standards, the questionbecomes, “What constitutes a quality engineering education at the K-12 level?” Whether withina core math or science course, or as a stand alone program, certain approaches, problem
Conference Session
Teamwork: Priming, Empathy, and Metacognition
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Nathalie Al Kakoun, Swansea University; Frederic Boy, Swansea University; Catherine Groves; Patricia Xavier, Swansea University
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Diversity
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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
these items include:“I know the way my mind works when I work through a problem”, “I’m constantly thinkingabout my reasons of doing things”, and “I feel nervous when I speak in front of a group”.The second section, that measures Social-Awareness Indicators as means of public welfarebeliefs and social consciousness, is composed of three subsegments; The first subsegment is composed of three items, and asks the respondents to rate their personal importance of multiple public welfare beliefs. Students are asked to respond to the question: “What, in your opinion, makes a successful engineering career?” by rating “Professional and ethical responsibilities”, “Understanding the consequences of technology”, and
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Ralph Rogers; Phil Lunsford; Paul Kauffmann
. Some are satellite operations of large, well known corporations. Many are small,locally owned, specialty manufacturers. Examples of this group include boat manufacturers andtheir related suppliers. In spite of their different character, these manufacturing operations face acommon challenge, unique to this region. Since they function in a highly competitive, globalenvironment, it is essential to maintain a dynamic approach to adoption and implementation ofstate of the art technologies and methods. Their ability to compete in technology is in large partdependent on site specific engineering talent. In employing the needed technical talent, theseplants must control overhead costs and cannot support large engineering staffs with a range
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ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023
Authors
Robin Havens Tate, Penn State University; Casey J Fenton, The Pennsylvania State University; David Mazyck, Pennsylvania State University
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Diversity
Paper ID #40517Penn State College of Engineering Micro-Credential Development,Evaluation, and StandardizationDr. Robin Havens Tate, Penn State University Dr. Tate is The Director of Professional Programs Outreach and an Assistant Teaching Professor for the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Program at Penn State University’s College of Engineering. Her research interests include theMr. Casey J Fenton, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. David Mazyck, Pennsylvania State University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Penn State College of Engineering Micro
Conference Session
S6A: Full Papers - Out with the Old, In with the New
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14th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience (FYEE) Conference
Authors
Alex Campbell, P.E., Oklahoma State University; John J Phillips P.E., Oklahoma State University
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Full Papers
assessment of immersing first-year ArchitecturalEngineering students into a beginning architecture design studio that is instructed by bothArchitecture faculty members and an Architectural Engineering faculty member.IntroductionThe utilization of interdisciplinary, multidisciplinary, and cross-disciplinary approaches inengineering curriculum is not a unique concept and has been widely used and accepted withinundergraduate engineering curriculums for decades. In 1997, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) adopted Engineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000), whichfurther emphasized that accredited engineering programs need to consider the ability to functionon multidisciplinary teams within their curriculums [1]. Since this time, there
Conference Session
Using Computation and Modeling, Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D) Technical Session 3
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, University of New Mexico; Ravishankar Chatta Subramaniam; Jason Morphew, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
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Engineering Physics and Physics Division (EP2D)
learning sciences to the design and evaluation of learning environments and technologies that enhance learning, interest, and engagement in STEM. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Promoting Computational Thinking in Integrated Engineering Design and Physics LabsAbstractComputational thinking has widely been recognized as a crucial skill for engineers engaged inproblem-solving. Multidisciplinary learning environments such as integrated STEM courses arepowerful spaces where computational thinking skills can be cultivated. However, it is not clearthe best ways to integrate computational thinking instruction or how students developcomputational thinking in those spaces
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2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference
Authors
Colin K Drummond, Case Western Reserve University; Matthew L Moorman, Case Western Reserve University
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Diversity
Paper ID #36056Learning from the Customer – Biomedical Engineering Clinical CorrelatesTaught by PhysiciansProf. Colin K Drummond, Case Western Reserve University In January 2015, Colin re-joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering as Professor and Assistant Chair, having previously spent a year in the School of Nursing. From 2008-2013, Colin was the Director of the Coulter-Case Translational Research Partnership (CCTRP) in the Department of Biomedical En- gineering. Colin’s research interests are on educational pedagogy, the practical application of simulation and healthcare information technology to support clinical
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1981 North Midwest Section
Authors
E. G. Anderson; P. K. Rajan; K. Sankara Rao; Val G. Tareski
contents and the list of experiments are also includ-ed. In addition, the required laboratory facilities and theexperiences with the first offering of this course are de-scribed. This course will need many periodic revisions tokeep abreast wih the advances of technology, but the goalsas listed in this paper should be maintained. 244 REFERENCES1. Special Issue on Microprocessors in Electrical Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. E-24, No. 1, Feb. 1981.2. Special Issue on Microprocessors in Electrical Engineering Education, IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. E-24, No. 2, May 1981.3. L.A. Leventhal, An Introduction to Microprocessors: Software
Conference Session
WIP: Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Design-Based Projects
Collection
2017 FYEE Conference
Authors
Shankar Ramakrishnan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Deana Delp
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Diversity, FYEE Conference - Works in Progress Submission
(technological, knowledge and skills societal, financial,projects in consecutive courses during the freshman year. The 12. Willingness to environmental, etc.)project connects more than 375 engineering students with work with o. Understands how elements ofeach other as well as approximately 35 high school students individuals with an ecosystem are connectedas customers to instill Curiosity, Connections and Creating different skill sets, p. Identifies and works with expertise
Conference Session
Understanding the Discipline of Engineering
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Tingerthal P.E., Northern Arizona University
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Educational Research and Methods
the active, problem-based and experiential learningapproaches previously identified. Engineering educators are using cutting-edge technologies likevirtual reality and 3D printing in the classroom.Engineering educators Enhance and Supplement their courses. Enhancement includes practicesthat draw on the research on teaching and learning14 to help students learn better. Supplements inthe form of text books have long been a staple of the traditional course, however, engineeringeducators are also using supplemental instruction (via teaching assistants) and web resources.This is most evident in the flipped, blended and online formats.About two percent of the codes mapped to the Assessment practice theme. Many of these areconsistent with Angleo and
Conference Session
Technical Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sergey Nersesov, Villanova University; Zuyi Huang, Villanova University
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International
Paper ID #25142Work in Progress: Development of MATLAB Instructional Modules for En-gineering StudentsDr. Sergey Nersesov, Villanova University Sergey G. Nersesov received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in aerospace engineering from the Moscow Insti- tute of Physics and Technology, Zhukovsky, Russia, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, with specialization in dynamics and control of aerospace vehicles. From 1998 to 1999 he served as a researcher in the Dynamics and Control Systems Division of the Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI), Zhukovsky, Russia. In 2003 he received the M.S. degree in applied mathematics and in 2005 he
Conference Session
ERM Technical Session 14: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Isabel Hilliger, Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Sergio Celis, Universidad de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Université Paul Sabatier Toulouse III; Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Diversity
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Educational Research and Methods
education at the University of Michigan.Dr. Mar P´erez-Sanagust´ın, Universit´e Paul Sabatier Toulouse III Mar P´erez-Sanagust´ın is a researcher and Associate Professor at the Computer Science Department of the Universit´e Paul Sabatier and associate researcher at the Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile. Her research interests are technology-enhanced learning, engineering education, Self-Regulated Learning, MOOCs and b-learning.Dr. Jorge Baier, Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile He is an associate professor in the Computer Science Department and Associate Dean for Engineering Education at the Engineering School in Pontificia Universidad Cat´olica de Chile. Jorge holds a PhD in Computer Science from
Conference Session
M1A: WIP - Learning experiences 1
Collection
2019 FYEE Conference
Authors
Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Schinnel Kylan Small, University of South Florida
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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission
management techniques and best teaching practices.Dr. Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida Jonathan E. Gaines is faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of South Florida. He is the Director of First Year Experiential Education and Learning. Through this position, he develops and implements the curriculum for USF’s Foundations of Engineering Lab course. He is also the Principle Investigator for Bulls Engineering Youth Experience (Bulls-EYE Mentoring) a Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math based outreach program that uses undergraduate students to mentor middle school youth.Dr. Schinnel Kylan Small, University of South Florida Schinnel Small is an Instructor I and IT
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Micah Lande, Arizona State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
designerly epis- temic identities and vocational pathways. Dr. Lande received his B.S in Engineering (Product Design), M.A. in Education (Learning, Design and Technology) and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering (Design Education) from Stanford University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Student Learning Trajectories from Making and Engineering ActivitiesIntroductionThe research objective of this NSF-funded EAGER: MAKER: Student Learning Trajectoriesfrom Making Activities Learning Trajectories project is to explore and understand how open-ended, hands-on Making work and activities can reflect student learning trajectories and learninggains in
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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Shafagh Jafer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
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Diversity
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Women in Engineering
simulation, software engineering, and integrated modeling environments. Dr. Jafer has been previously involved in projects dealing with mod- eling and simulation of natural disasters as well as emergency response to natural fire. She is currently conducting research in disaster engineering, modeling and simulation in aviation, and large-scale NAS (National Airspace System) data analysis. Dr. Jafer has served as committee member and organizer of the Annual Spring Simulation conference, and she is now the co-chair of the Annual Simulation Symposium (ANSS). She will be serving as the Proceedings Chair of the Spring Simulation 2015 conference. Dr. Jafer values and promotes women in Science and Technology and is an active
Conference Session
ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dale Buechler, University of Wisconsin-Platteville
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Electrical and Computer
students into their major courses sooner, many of the beginning EE coursesrequire “just-in-time” mathematics and physics. Course offerings are primarily in the eveningsand on Saturdays as required.Designing Course Offerings for Non-Traditional StudentsIn recent years, most universities have seen an increase in the number of non-traditionalundergraduate students on campus. While at my previous position at a more traditional campus,I recognized that a significant number of my students were working and going to school. As aresult I wrote and received a University of Wisconsin system grant to improve the learning ofnon-traditional students in the Analytical Methods of Engineering course that I taught. In thisprior work2, I utilized technology to make
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2009 GSW
Authors
Steve Weis; Michael Yakubovsky; Becky Bittle René Coté; Janet Kelly
Baylor University Copyright © 2009, American Society for Engineering Education  The prototype for the project was created by Michael Yakubovsky, a science teacher in CoppellIndependent School District. He created a four-year pre-engineering program (EXCITE) atCoppell High School that combines the faculty’s talents and knowledge of mathematics, scienceand technology and their desire to work on meaningful projects. Since implementation, the pre-engineering program at Coppell ISD has been recognized as a highly successful endeavor, andstudent enrollments have ballooned. We visited with Mike regarding the pre-engineeringprogram and discovered that many of the investigative activities could be readily integrated intoalready
Conference Session
FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Central Michigan University; Thomas Bazzoli, Wright State University
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First-Year Programs
and Research. He holds the MS in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. During his Air Force career he directed diverse research programs in modeling and testing of system performance, compositional mapping of submicron materials and machine translation of text. He was instrumental in establishing the college’s freshman program. Page 13.765.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Integrating Global Warming into a Freshman Engineering Introductory CourseAbstractManaging the problems that global warming is being forecast to
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Teaching Engineering and Public Policy
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Kenneth Nichols, University of Maine
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Engineering and Public Policy
enabling students to provide a public service asthey accumulated knowledge and experience; however, both projects missed the opportunity tocreate cross-disciplinary student teams. (The DOT-commissioned survey arose, in part, frombelated recognition that transportation engineers needed to work closely with dozens ofcommunities in the major road-improvement initiative of which this one but one segment.) Afterall, productive future relationships emerge through a common working environment whereasproblems often result from misunderstanding or poorly understanding the perspectives andresponsibilities of other parties Consequently, at our university, a professor of public administration and one ofconstruction management technology are
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Women in Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bevlee Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine Didion, Association for Women in Science; Patricia Paddock, NYC Department of Education; Suzanne Jenniches, Northrop Grumman; Annette Gildea, Gildea Media Group; Katie Gramling, Diamax; Greta Zornes, Tulane University
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Women in Engineering
site and include text which explain specific phenomenonwith accompanying pictures. As one example, the Draper Prize, given by the National Academyof Engineering (NAE) is awarded for outstanding achievement, particularly innovation inengineering and technology contributing to the advancement of the welfare and freedom ofhumanity. As another example, the ferris wheel is considered to be an engineering wonder andwas first designed and created by George Ferris in 1893.Hot ProjectsIn this section we expose the girls to teams of engineers working on everyday projects. TheChocolate Engineering section was such a huge success that a section on jewelry making wasrecently added. Additional entries to this section are currently in process.Becoming an
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Automation and Robotics Subjects in Manufacturing Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University
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Manufacturing
AC 2009-2063: UTILIZING ROBOTICS IN TEACHING MICROCONTROLLERPROGRAMMING TO MANUFACTURING ENGINEERING STUDENTSArif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University ARIF SIRINTERLIKCI is currently an Associate Professor of Engineering at Robert Morris University. He has been the Coordinator of the RMU Learning Factory and Director of Engineering Laboratories. He holds a B.S. and an M.S., both in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical University in Turkey, and a PhD in Industrial and Systems Engineering from the Ohio State University. He has conducted research and taught in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing engineering, and industrial technology fields. He has been active in ASEE
Conference Session
Learning as a Community
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patrick Gee, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Laura Masterson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis
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First-Year Programs
AC 2009-1256: INTEGRATED LEARNING IN FRESHMAN ENGINEERING: THETHEMED LEARNING COMMUNITYJanet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University, IndianapolisPatrick Gee, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Patrick Gee, MSME, is a Lecturer in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. He is also director of the Minority Engineering Advancement Program (MEAP). Patrick has both a B.S. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering.Laura Masterson, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Laura Masterson is a joint advisor in the School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI and University College at IUPUI. She has a B.S. degree from the University of Notre Dame and a Masters
Conference Session
Early Engineering Design Experiences
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto
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Design in Engineering Education
. W 9. Appropriately model the physical world with mathematics. W 10. Consider economic, social, and environmental aspects of a problem. W 18. Design experiments to better understand systems and verify ideas/hypotheses. HW 19. Handle uncertainty and ambiguity is system modeling. H 20. Use statistical techniques as well as engineering intuition to make reasonable estimates. WA3: Information Collection/Dissemination Capabilities: 6. Find information and use a variety of resources (i.e., resourcefulness). W 7. Identify critical technology and
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Entrepreneurship Education: Innovation, International Cooperation, and Social Entrepreneurship
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; William Hurley, Villanova University; Edmond Dougherty, Villanova University; James Klingler, Villanova University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
Page 14.76.10they enjoyed the class and applied many of the skills that they had learned in the courseto their term project. Pre- and post-course assessments indicated that the students’confidence in their ability to create new products and services had significantly improvedin the case of several students as a result of taking the class. Most of the students whotook this class are now continuing in the engineering entrepreneurship minor program.AcknowledgementsThe authors gratefully acknowledge the support of the Kern Family Foundation. Theauthors are also grateful to Mr. Gerry Mayer for hosting the tour to Lockheed MartinCorporation’s Advanced Technology Laboratory.References[1] P.Singh, E.J. Dougherty, W. Hurley, and J. Klingler, “A Novel
Conference Session
Measuring Success of Graduate Program Components
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Raelyn Rediske, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steve Ackerman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sharon Dunwoody, University of Wisconsin, Madison
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Graduate Studies
arenationwide surveys that tell us we are a scientifically illiterate public2,3.The goals that have been offered for promoting a scientifically literate society include benefits to bothindividuals and government1,4. As science and technology become the dominant engines for economicgrowth in the world, a better-educated citizen is able to increase his/her own status by being prepared forthis new market; once a county’s citizens reach this point, of course, the country itself secures anenhanced place in the market. Especially in democracies, better-educated citizens can ethically decide onfuture scientific paths and technological uses5. In addition to the benefits to the public, scientiststhemselves benefit from having a better-informed population
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Manufacturing Education Curriculum
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University
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Manufacturing
AC 2009-27: A TOP-DOWN APPROACH FOR TEACHING AN INTRODUCTORYENGINEERING MATERIALS COURSEPriya Manohar, Robert Morris University Dr. Priyadarshan Manohar is an Assistant Professor of Manufacturing Engineering at Robert Morris University, Pittsburgh, PA. He has a Ph. D. in Materials Engineering (1998) and Graduate Diploma in Computer Science (1999) from University of Wollongong, Australia and holds Bachelor of Engineering (Metallurgical Engineering) degree from Pune University, India (1985). He has worked as a post-doctoral fellow at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh (2001 – 2003) and BHP Institute for Steel Processing and Products, Australia (1998 – 2001). Dr. Manohar held the position