Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curriculum, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice F Squires, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert J. Cloutier, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Systems Engineering

, engineering project manager, principle engineer, and system archi- tect for major defense contractors. Early in his career he served for eight years in the United States Navy. Rob received the 2009-2010 Alexander Crombie Humphreys Distinguished Associate Professor Teaching Award at Stevens. Rob belongs to the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE), IEEE and ACM. He received his Ph.D. in Systems Engineering from Stevens Institute of Technology, an M.B.A. from Eastern University, and a B.S. from the United States Naval Academy. Page 22.347.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum In Engineering Technology

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

) leaving a lot of room for a student to pursue other interests through a double major or a minor. Also, the math and science requirements were less rigorous than the new program. This tended to attract students who were undecided and less committed to a career in technology. It must also be recognized that one of the impacts of the Great Recession may be to redirect higher caliber students from more expensive university programs to ones that are more affordable. WWU is recognized as offering one of the most affordable degrees in the Pacific Northwest region. Coupled with better employment opportunities for technical fields, this too will positively impact the quality of students seeking any ET major.• Managing Program

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Liang, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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NSF Grantees

scanning electronmicroscopy, atomic force microscopy, and nanoparticle synthesis and characterization, to carryout the experimental design. Sophomores from across engineering and science boundaries are expected to participate in thecourse, working in multidisciplinary teams wherever possible. Working in teams withmentoring from the faculty, students will gain an exposure and appreciation of importantnanotechnology tools. Discussion and communication of research results (oral and written) willbe emphasized. Participation will improve specific skills needed to succeed in a career innanobiotechnology. In addition, students in our class will be actively engaged in thementoring of the next generation of engineers, by participating in Introduce a

Conference Session

Advanced Aerospace Student Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Changho Nam, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Aerospace

ethical responsibilities of engineers, the major specialties of engineering and basic corporate structures and purposes. Level 3 Uses common moral theories and concepts to guide them in their ethical decision making and has formulated a probable career path that takes into account current trends technology and society Level 4 Effectively guides their own efforts at gaining and maintaining their professional competence and reputation. Rubric Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Level 4   1  3  1  understanding

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Russell D. Meier

selected? Is it possible to diversify teams in a large lecturewhen the student population is mostly homogenous? How can activities be completed in largelecture halls? What about the students that refuse to participate? Does active learning work forevery student in the large course? Will the shear number of active learning teams fostercompetition, and is competition desired? What about incomplete teams caused by truancy? Is itpossible to guarantee individual-accountability within the large student population? I had to findanswers to all of these questions. This paper will discuss my experience designing andfacilitating the active learning environments for the large lectures of my computer engineeringcourses.II. BackgroundI began my teaching career

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Marty Bowe; John Feland; Brian Self; Daniel Jensen

engineeringstudents at various universities. This data has been analyzed for application to student learningas well as for possible use in career counseling and student retention strategies [McCaulley 1990,1983, 1976]. Other examples include using MBTI to develop self instruction materials [Smith1973], using MBTI comparisons between freshman and senior students to determine the changein preference brought about during the four years of engineering curriculum [Rodman 1986] andwork which has shown the potential to increase academic success of struggling students bystrengthening their non-preferred areas [Rosati 1993].The present work uses what is known from MBTI type preferences and their affects on groupcommunication in order to guide continuing improvements

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Valerie L. Young; Peter L. Silsbee; Joseph W. Newkirk; Bradford L. Snowden; Anu Maria; Jerry W. Samples

touch by e-mail.PARTICIPANT B.My experience during the workshop: In my application for attending the T4Eworkshop, I stated my objectives as a) to learn to better organize the courses I teach in order to balance theory andpractice, and b) to seek alternative assessment techniques.Having completed the workshop I can confidently say that I have achieved both of theseobjectives. The quality of my teaching since the T4E experience has markedly improved.T4E was a most valuable exercise, early enough in my career that I will be able to benefitfrom it. Since the workshop, I have made use of the lesson organization and boardorganization techniques learned at T4E for preparing my classes, revised my mid-termassessment forms, made the first

Conference Session

Student Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Ken Thomas, University of South Florida; Jeffrey Cunningham, University of South Florida; Qiong Zhang, University of South Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

the verbal, written, virtual, and graphical communicationof a project to technical and non-technical audiences.” The Civil and EnvironmentalEngineering program at the University of South Florida, addresses this outcome over astudent’s undergraduate career, however, tools for student improvement are typically notdirectly linked with the course syllabus and the actual assessment of skills. The CognitiveLevel and Quality Writing Assessment (CLAQWA) instrument is a computer basedassessment and feedback tool designed to improve the writing skills and raise cognitivelevels necessary for a given writing assignment. It also allows faculty to assess, diagnoseand grade a writing assignment and student peers to provide feedback to each other.CLAQWA

Conference Session

Research on the First Year I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Javarro Russell, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Megan France, James Madison University; Ronald Kander, James Madison University; Robin Anderson, James Madison University; Heather Watson, James Madison University

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First-Year Programs

. This latter project is funded through her recent NSF CAREER award. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability research, and K-12 engineering outreach.Megan France, James Madison University MEGAN FRANCE is a doctoral student in the Assessment and Measurement program at James Madison University. As a Graduate Assistant for the Center for Assessment and Research Studies, she serves as an assessment consultant to academic programs and serves as a graduate research assistant on engineering education related research.Ronald Kander, James Madison University Ronald Kander is professor and Director of the School of Engineering at James Madison University

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Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghulam Bham, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Uday Manepalli, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Ronaldo Luna, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

career as a civil engineer. This lab allowed me to see where most accidents occur and what factors may have played a role. (266 characters, question 2)It is helpful for highway design, monitoring and decision-making on traffic safety issues Student 22 R: Strengths: showed the details that must be looked at while designing highways, allowed me to see how certain conditions play a role in accidents, want to know how to use it in more detail and what engineers do to fix some of the problems identified, how the latest technology can be used to design. (245 characters, question 2) Page

Conference Session

Pedagogy and Assessment in ECE II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Gary Perks, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Shepherd, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

two associate degrees, an AS in construction technology and an AS in legal studies from Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo, CA. Since January 1998, Mr. Perks has been a lecturer for both the electrical engineering and industrial manufacturing engineering departments at California Polytechnic State University. Also, Mr. Perks was a faculty member in the Engineering and Technology department at Cuesta College from 1999 to 2001. In addition, Mr. Perks began his career as an educator in the Air Force as a Captain teaching at the Undergraduate Space and Missile Training Institute at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California. Prior to his Air Force instructor

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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

15.918.6engineering, all together, to pursue other careers. This is attributable, to some extent, to colleges’failure in creating an educational experience conducive for the development of the characteristicsmentioned above. The author(10)reported the outcome of a survey of engineering employers in theRegion, that summarized frequently cited perceptions of the weaknesses of recent engineeringgraduates: lack of design capability and creativity, deficiency in thinking critically andindependently, narrow view of engineering and related disciplines, weak communication skills,lack of appreciation for variation, can’t use time and resources properly, majority desire to beanalysts, do not desire to get their hands dirty, no experience working in teams, and lack

Conference Session

Historical Perspectives for Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Slaton, Drexel University; Mary Ebeling, Drexel University

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Liberal Education

the late nineteenth century. In every era, educators, economic analysts and policy makershave sought to forecast the productive needs of American industry and to train workers, at many Page 15.1284.2levels of skill and career mobility, to fulfill those labor needs. For generations, planners havecalled for the instruction of highly qualified engineers and less trained technicians, along withminimally trained laborers, to serve the national economy and provide economic opportunity toindividual citizens. Owners and managers of industrial firms have often contributed to thisdiscourse, including through their participation on government

Conference Session

ELD Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Libraries

whether or not it would be worth his while to obtain or consult the article.J. B. Johnson had a very productive career as an engineer and his many publications testify to itsscholarly production. Not only was Johnson a productive engineer, a writer, a good teacher andadministrator, but also through F. E. Turneaure9 we can see a very strong interest in thehumanities. Here the creator of The Engineering Index expresses his opinion about his studentsneed for learning: I beseech you, therefore, while yet students, to try to broaden your interests, extend your horizons now into other fields, even but for a bird’s-eye view, and profit, so far as possible, by the atmosphere of universal knowledge which you can breathe here

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Alejandro Teran, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM); Hoa Thi Pham, International University - Vietnam National University - Ho Chi Minh City

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International

agraduate program, and eventually the ability to become a licensed engineer. Both purposes alsosupport the public goals of having high quality programs and making information about qualityavailable.The website accreditation.org “is intended to be the preferred resource for all information on Page 24.972.2Engineering, Technology and Computing (ETC) accreditation globally.”1 It contains informationon accrediting bodies by country and information on accords involving mutual recognitionagreements, as well as information on why accreditation is important and information onengineering and engineering careers. It also has a search engine allowing search for

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering

engineers. He is the recipient of the NSF CAREER Award in 2011 and multiple research and teaching awards. Page 24.1005.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Prevalence of inscriptions in transportation engineering text: Clues to contextAbstractThe purpose of this study is to provide insight into contemporary use of inscriptions, whichinclude visual representations such as equations, tables, graphs, diagrams, and photographs, inrepresenting a specific transportation engineering concept (sight distance) within three types oftextual resources. These

Conference Session

Projects in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hoe, The University of Texas at Tyler

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Electrical and Computer

Architecture and VLSI Design. His research interests include the areas of reconfigurable computing, mixed-signal and analog circuit design, and engineering education. Page 24.1023.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Promoting Undergraduate Research in the Electrical Engineering CurriculumAbstractEngaging undergraduate students in meaningful research experiences is considered a high impacteducational practice. Benefits for the students include development of critical thinking skills,career preparation, improved retention within STEM

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; M. Eric Carr, Drexel University; Bharadwaj Ramesh, Drexel University

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Manufacturing

his career Dr. Belu published eight book chapters, several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or Co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting and analysis, renewable energy, microgrids, turbulence and wave propagation, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education.Prof. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso Tzu-Liang (Bill) Tseng is an associate professor of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP). He

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee S. Navickis-Brasch, University of Idaho, Moscow; Anne Liu Kern, University of Idaho, CDA; Fritz Fiedler, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jillian Rae Cadwell, University of Idaho; Laura Laumatia, Coeur d'Alene Tribe; Kathy C. Haynie, Haynie Research and Evaluation; Christine Meyer, Coeur d’Alene Tribe Department of Education

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #8964Restoring Water, Culture, and Relationships: Using a Community Based Par-ticipatory Research Methodology for Engineering EducationMs. Aimee S Navickis-Brasch P.E., University of Idaho, Moscow Aimee Navickis-Brasch is a registered professional engineer with over twenty years of practitioner experi- ence in Hydraulic and Stormwater Engineering. The majority of her career was spent working for WSDOT Headquarters Hydraulics and Stormwater Office where she was responsible for providing statewide sup- port including; design, research, training,and policy development. Aimee is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Civil

Conference Session

Computer Programming and Simulation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin James Gucwa, University of California, Davis; Harry H. Cheng, University of California, Davis

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Computers in Education

. Page 24.1058.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 RoboSim for Integrated Computing and STEM EducationAbstractThis paper describes the design, implementation, and application of RoboSim, a robotvirtual environment, for integrated computing and STEM education in K-12 schools.Robots are being increasingly used in schools for hands-on project-based learning andmotivating students to pursue careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, andMathematics (STEM). However high costs and hardware issues are often prohibitive forusing robotics as often as desired in mathematics and science classroom teaching. Due tothe tight schedule for teaching math and science subjects, hardware mishap and failure,such as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Thomas Emison, Taylor University; Kate Yoshino, Taylor University; Stephen Edward Straits, Taylor University; Hank D. Voss, Taylor University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

greatly contributes to studentlearning.Undergraduate Educational Merits The ELEO-Sat project provides a unique opportunity for student learning through a real-world design experience. At the end of the two year UNP cycle students supply a satellite to the Page 24.1067.6Air Force Research Laboratories. Hands on satellite development helps students developimportant career skills such as teamwork, systems engineering, and integration. Students learnthe importance of deadlines and scheduling throughout the design and development process. Ahigh expectation level encourages students to produce quality work and to present it withcompetency at

Conference Session

Addressing the NGSS, Part 1 of 3: Supporting K-8 Science Teachers in Engineering Pedagogy and Engineering-Science Connections

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

on defining STEM integration and investigating its power for student learning. She is creating and testing innovative, interdisciplinary curricular approaches that engage students in developing models of real world problems and their so- lutions. Her research also involves working with educators to shift their expectations and instructional practice to facilitate effective STEM integration. Tamara is the recipient of a 2012 Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) for her work on STEM integration with underrep- resented minority and underprivileged urban K-12 students.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette S¸enay Purzer an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Renewable Energy in Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); KETKI GHAISAS, Drexel University; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

grad- uate courses in power electronics, power systems, renewable energy technologies, smart grids, control theory, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data anal- ysis, space and atmosphere physics, and applied physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, smart micro- grids, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, measurement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic com- patibility and engineering education. During his career Dr. Belu published eight book chapters, several

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Megan Kenny Feister, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qin Zhu, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

of three books and author of over 140 articles and chapters, her research centers on the intersections of career, gender, and communication, particularly in STEM. Her research has appeared in such journals as Human Relations, Communication Monographs, Management Communication Quarterly, Communication Theory, Human Communication Research, and Journal of Applied Communication Research, as well as proceedings for ASEE and FIE. A fellow and past president of the International Communication Association, she has received numerous awards for her research, teaching/mentoring, and engagement. She is working on Purdue-ADVANCE initiatives for institutional change, the Transforming Lives Building Global Communities (TLBGC

Conference Session

Changing the Classroom Environment in Mathematics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Talbert, Grand Valley State University

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Mathematics

, engineers will need something that cannot be described in a single word. In involves dynamism, agility, resilience, and flexibility. […] Encompassed in this theme is the imperative for engineers to be lifelong learners. They will need this not only because technology will change quickly but also because the career trajectories of engineers will take on many more directions – directions that include different parts of the world and different types of challenges and that engage different types of people and objectives. Hence, to be individually/personally successful, the engineer of 2020 will learn continuously throughout his or her career, not just about engineering but also about history, politics, business, and so forth

Conference Session

Global Perspective and Experiential Learning in Civil Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University; Seri Park, Villanova University; Susan B. Mackey-Kallis, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

kinds oflearning: global (denoting the systems and phenomena that transcend national borders),international (focusing on the nations and their relationships), and intercultural (focusing onknowledge and skills to understand and navigate cultural differences).”1 They sum it up by usingthe same language that appears in the Body of Knowledge2, stating that that global learningrepresents the “knowledge, skills, and attitudes” required by students to apply global learningconcepts to their lives and careers. ACE works with participating institutions to audit and assessexisting international initiatives, to develop a strategy for comprehensive internationalizationaligned with mission, to articulate specific goals, and to assess progress towards these

Conference Session

Construction Contracts, Law and Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John David Cioara, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi, Arizona State University; Sylvia Romero, Arizona State University; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

responsibilities ofeducators is to ensure they receive the best possible experience that can be readily applicable.Transforming the traditional lecture style class to project driven class has proven to be successfullearning experience for a senior level construction contracts class has proven to increase thestudent’s learning ability. Utilizing real project problems in relation to construction contractstopics gave the students an opportunity to solve today’s issues and truly understanding the legalimplications when a project goes bad. Student grades and instructor evaluations increasedsignificantly. In a survey the industry participants agreed with the new teaching structure andfound that the students were better prepared for their new careers. Due to the

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology; Christina L. Carmen, University of Alabama in Huntsville; Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology; Eirik Hole, Stevens Institute of Technology (SSE)

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Systems Engineering

Paper ID #9832Using a Marketplace to Form Multidisciplinary Systems Engineering Cap-stone Project TeamsMark Ardis, Stevens Institute of Technology Mark Ardis is a Distinguished Service Professor in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Insti- tute of Technology. He is interested in the professionalization of software engineering, and its relationship to systems engineering. In his career Mark has helped create academic programs in software engineering at 5 schools. He received a BA in mathematics from Cornell University and a PhD in computer science from the University of Maryland. Mark may be reached at

Conference Session

Enhancing Engineering Management

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Philip Mayhorn, Univerisity of North Carolina, Charlotte; Ertunga C Ozelkan, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Engineering Management

sections of the current website. From the surveys it was apparent that studentsneeded an easier way to navigate and the solution was to design an effective site map. Anothersection that needed to be added was to have more examples of engineering careers to aid studentswith future job prospects. The other key takeaways from the survey were to clearly define themission statement, improve website functionality, and add a calendar of events section to thewebsite. This team worked on a step by step mockup for the programmers to follow whenimplementing the website requirements. Two of the mockups are shown in Figures 3 and 4below.Figure 3: Mockup of Future “Site Map” Tab

Conference Session

Potpouri - A Mix

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Stephen N Kuchnicki, York College of Pennsylvania

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Mechanics

Paper ID #7494Project-Based Learning: Teaching Engineering Design Not TinkeringDr. Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania Scott Kiefer has spent the past eleven years teaching mechanical engineering at four different institu- tions. As an exemplary teaching specialist in mechanical engineering at Michigan State University, Scott received the Withrow Award for Teaching Excellence, given to one faculty member in the College in En- gineering for outstanding instructional performance. Scott specializes in machine design, vibrations and controls, and mechatronics. He started his career at the University of Puerto