Conference Session

Assessment of Biomedical Engineering Programs

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Wendy Newstetter; Paul Benkeser

to beanswered, which constitutes the inquiry for the next session. From this list, each student choosesan area that s/he will research and report back to the group. This self-directed learning phaseinvolves tracking down the resources necessary to answer the identified questions, digesting thematerial and bringing information back into the group. This cycle of finding and developingknowledge, bringing it into the problem space, identifying new learning issues and research isrepeated until a solution is reached. Undergraduate students, however, rarely have sufficientexperience in locating appropriate materials to answer the evolving questions. Their search skillsare generally poor; they have no experience reading journal articles and they

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Blowers

materials in non-static formats are just two ways to make supplemental Web-basedmaterials useful.References:1) Short, N. M., "Asynchronous distance educations: a five step approach to eliminate onlint problems before theyhappen", The Journal, 28, 56-65 (2000).2) King, K. P., "Course development on the World Wide Web", New Directions for Adult and Cont. Educ., 78, 25-32 (1998).3) Walters, R. F., and N. E. Reed, "Outcome analysis of distance learning: a comparison between conventional andindependent study instruction", http://horizon.unc.edu/projects/monograph/CD/Science_Mathematics4) Collins, M., "Comparing Web, correspondence and lecture version s of a second-year non-major biology course",British J. Educ. Technol., 31, 21-27 (2000).5) Escoe, G. M

Conference Session

Academic Issues

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sarah Williamson; Fiona Lamb

Session 1460 Desires of industry, products from academia - Ships that pass in the night? R Eley, S Williamson, F Lamb LTSN Engineering, Loughborough University, UKIntroduction. The UK-wide Learning and Teaching Support Network (LTSN) was launched in January2000 following a British Government review of existing learning and teaching initiatives inhigher education (HE). Recognition that academics best appreciate, assimilate and implement apedagogic approach when presented to them in the context of their own discipline, resulted in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes and Systems

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Matsson

Page 7.896.5 8. Chandrasekhar, S., "Hydrodynamic and Hydromagnetic Stability". Dover (1981). Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Education

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Francis Di Bella

theengineer is so supremely empowered, emotionally and professionally, that he/sheparticipates only in the manner that he/she has been trained, that is, by applyingcompetent engineering to resolve the technical issue that has likely to have been thecause of the ethical dilemma?But then what if the administrators of the ethical dilemma are adamant and persists asonly the Manager -in-charge, i.e.: the Boss can? Can the professional engineer simplystand his/her ground, to continue to offer engineering solutions until the perpetrators areforced into some positive action such as the implementation of one of the suggestedremedy(s)? What can be the alternative to taking positive action if the professionalengineer presents a steadfast but professionally

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammed Fadali; Michael Robinson

chemistry and physicsbooks.In answer to Question 3, process skills needed to apply engineering principles and design arepresent in some of the laboratory activities and the problems and questions at the ends of thechapters. In some of the texts the presence of process skills is significant. Table 1. Survey of Selected Current Secondary Science Textbooks. Book Publisher Year Grade/s Pages Q1 Q2 Q3 Earth Sci Glencoe 1999 6-8 705 3 2 1 Earth Sci Holt 1998 8-9 663 3 2 1 Earth Sci Holt 2001 6-8 566 3 2 2 Life Sci Glencoe 1999 7-8 755 3

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Weiner; Honora Nerz

MediumInvolvementSkills/Competencies Finding, locating, analyzing and synthesizing information.Details of the Assignment Students should find, located, read and summarize an article in half a page.The student turns in The citation of the article, and the written summary.The instructor provides The topic(s) of the article, and a resource for the appropriate citation format.The library provides Some instruction on how to do the assignment; resources on how to write the summary.Junior CompetenciesInformation-oriented assignments for students in their junior year should be less structured,with

Conference Session

Novel Approaches to Teaching Materials

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

, for studentslearning science or engineering, it must be made explicit that, if they are going to becomepractitioners of a discipline using its foundational knowledge, then they too must learn thelanguage associated with the courses and subjects upon which that discipline is built.AcknowledgementThe authors acknowledge the support of this work from NSF CCLI Grant #0737146 and IEECIGrant #0836041. Page 22.1166.11References 1. Corkins, J., Kelly, J., Baker, D., Robinson Kurpius, S., Tasooji, A., & Krause, S. (2009). Determining the Factor Structure of the Materials Concept Inventory. 2009 ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings. 2

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ram V. Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; Keith A. Schimmel, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinaya Kelkar

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. Page 22.889.13References(Bugbee, 1999) Bugbee, B., ―Engineering plants for spaceflight environments‖, Gravitationaland Space Biology Bulletin, 12:67-74.(Corey and Wheeler, 1992) Corey, K.A. and R.M. Wheeler., ―Gas exchange in NASA's BiomassProduction Chamber - A pre-prototype closed human life support system‖, BioScience 42: 503–509, 1992.(Creswell and Clark, 2006) Creswell, J. and Clark, V., ―Designing and conducting mixedmethods research‖, Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications Inc. 2006.(Galston, 1992) Galston, A.W., ―Photosynthesis as a Basis for Life Support on Earth and inSpace‖, BioScience. 42:490-493.(Hilger et al., 2007) Hilger, H., Luster-Teasley, S., Dibiase, W., De Los Reyes III, F., Holmes,L., Mandjiny, Wang, C., Steck, T., Schimmel

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory A. Hixson, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; James J. Pembridge, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

nature answering questionssuch as; Why do faculty express certain motivation values? and What motivates faculty to teachthe capstone design course? Addressing such questions can help the capstone communitydevelop its most critical resource: dynamic, engaged teachers.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0846605. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. Pembridge, J.J., "Mentoring in Engineering Capstone Design Courses: Beliefs and Practices across Disciplines." Engineering Education, Virginia Polytechnic

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-year Programs in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; David F. Vreeland, University of Oklahoma; Christopher Robert Griffin, University of Oklahoma; Mark B. Yeary P.E., University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

techniques. The primary focus of his studies at OU has been in power systems, and he will be joining the ExxonMobil Corporation in Baton Rouge, La., upon graduation.Dr. Mark B. Yeary, University of Oklahoma Mark B. Yeary received the B.S. (honors), M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from the Department of Electrical Engineering, Texas A&M University (TAMU), College Station, in 1992, 1994, and 1999, respectively. Following his graduation in 1999, he was a member of the DSP group and a lecturer with the Depart- ment of Electrical Engineering, TAMU, where he continued to lead a variety of industrially sponsored projects. Since Fall 2002, he has been with the University of Oklahoma (OU)’s School of Electrical and Computer

Conference Session

Before and After: Matriculants and Alumni

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Shannon Katherine Gilmartin, SKG Analysis; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Michelle Warner, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

conversations around improvementand accountability (Borden, 2005).Cabrera et al.’s (2005) review of alumni research also suggest that alumni surveys may be mostimpactful when they are incorporated into a comprehensive strategy for data collection that couldbegin when parents and children start to make plans for college. Findings about alumni fromPEARS and the Engineering Pathways Study which build upon and potentially extend theresearch based on APPLES and the Academic Pathways Study on undergraduate experiencesmay be able to make this kind of contribution to the broader engineering education field. It isour hope that the findings from PEARS will contribute to the literature on the relationship

Conference Session

Arduinos, Microcontrollers, Inexpensive Robotics, and Other Tech Bytes

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yan Xu, Del Mar College; Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Allen Babb, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Two Year College Division

, 1999.3. Klein, S.S. and Harris, A. H., “A User’s Guide to the Legacy Cycle.” Journal of Education and Human Development (2007): vol. 1, Issue 1, p ISSN 1934-7200.4. ABET (IV.C.3.d(3)(c)), Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering in the United States, Effective for Evaluations During the 1995-1996 Cycle, Engineering Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., Baltimore, Maryland.5. Dym, C.L., "Teaching Design to Freshman: Style and Content," ASEE Journal of Engineering Education, October, 1994, pp. 303-310.6. Mosborg, S., Adams, R., Kim, R., Atman, C.J., Turns, J. and Cardella, M., “Conceptions of the engineering design process: an expert study of advanced practicing professionals

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Barrett, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

modeling is used to highlight the hidden game inclassroom problems relating to the first law. Also, students collaborate with each other to assistin understanding of first law problems. Finally, the students are given specific feedback from theinstructor and classmates to help students understand how to make judgments about heat transfer,work, and energy in first law problems. Page 25.115.13Figure 9: Alignment of content, assessment, and pedagogyReferencesAnderson, L. W., Krathwohl, D. R., & Bloom, B. S. (2001). A taxonomy for learning, teaching, and assessing: A revision of Bloom's taxonomy of educational objectives: Longman Pub

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny L. Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara W. Knott, Virginia Tech; Thomas D. Walker P.E., Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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New Engineering Educators

, a team teachingmodel is used in ENGE 1114 during the on-sequence semester. Depending on the number offaculty assigned to the course, one or two faculty members are assigned as the module leader(s)for each module. The module leaders prepare the materials for both lecture and workshop duringthe module and deliver the lectures.Personnel RolesIn the on-sequence semester the teaching team for one of these first-year common courses mayinclude up to 10 faculty, 17 graduate teaching assistants (GTAs), and 15 undergraduate graders.One or two of the faculty serve as course coordinator(s). In ENGE 1024 and ENGE 1104, thecourse coordinators have primary responsibility for course content, including lecture materials,workshop materials, assignments

Conference Session

Assessment and Impact

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Susan L. Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

in the Senior Design student surveys was the replacement of theword “Enterprise” with “Senior Design” (i.e., students rated the impact of their Senior Designinstructor, mentor, coursework, and project involvement). The Senior Design group was used asour control.Figure 2. Differentiating the Roles of Advisors for Survey ParticipantsYour Enterprise Advisor: This is the faculty member(s) who advises and mentors your Enterprise team, provides project/team guidance, and evaluates your work and assigns a grade for your participation in the Enterprise project courses.Your Academic Advisor: This is the person who provides academic advice for your department

Conference Session

Student Development and Assessment in IE Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaseen Mahmud, Morgan State University; Masud Salimian, Morgan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

placed ‘on the clock’. This initiated a timeframe, usually a week,within which students had two challenges to complete in order to be eligible to take that topictest.The first challenge, the student needed to acquire a completely worked-out problem thatillustrated the concept of the just completed topic. This problem could be one of the studentsown devising or from a textbook, class web page, or any other source. The student then wouldschedule an appointment with the instructor to do an oral presentation of the problem. Thestudent would explain step by step the procedure(s) used in the solution of the problem. Thisprovides the instructor an opportunity to examine the students’ critical thinking skills. If thestudent is unable to completely

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo G. Sanfelice, University of Arizona; Giampiero Campa, MathWorks; Manuel Abraham Robles, University of Arizona

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

angle is measured between the front normal vector and the South direc-tion. (b) The zenith angle is measured between the arm of the collector and the vertical axis.with respect to the vertical and horizontal planes. ω(t) = (360/24)t (1) δ = 23.45 sin(360(284 + n)/365) (2)The solar vector is found using (3) as a function of the solar parameters and the lens normal vectoris found as a function of the solar cooker angles. ˆ s = (cos δ cos ω cos λ + sin δ sin λ, − cos δ sin ω, − cos δ cos ω sin λ + sin δ cos λ) n

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

Science and Education, National ResearchCouncil.Carlton, K. (2000), 'Teaching about heat and temperature', Physics Education, 35 (2), 101.Chi, M. T. H. Commonsense Conceptions of Emergent Processes: Why Some Misconceptions AreRobust. Journal of the Learning Sciences, 2005. 14. 161-99.Chi, M. T. H. (2006). Laboratory methods for assessing experts’ and novices’ knowledge. In K.A. Ericsson, N. Charness, R. R. Hoffman, & P. J. Feltovich (Eds.), The Cambridge handbookof expertise and expert performance (pp. 167-184). Cambridge: Cambridge UniversityPress.Chi, M. T. H. 2008 Three types of Conceptual Change: Belief Revision, Mental Model Transformation,and Categorical Shift. In Handbook of Research on Conceptual Change, S. Vosniadou, Ed, New

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard G. Helps, Brigham Young University

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Computing & Information Technology

underway.Bibliography1. Ayala, K. J. (1997). The 8051 Microcontroller: Architecture, Programming and Applications (2 ed.): West.2. Barnett, R., Cox, S., & O'Cull, L. (2003). Embedded C Programming and the Atmel AVR: Thomson, Delmar Learning.3. Barnett, R., Cox, S., & O'Cull, L. (2004). Embedded C Programming and the Microchip PIC: Thomson, Delmar Learning.4. Cady, F. M. (2008). Software and Hardware Engineering: Assembly and C Programming for then Freescale HS12 Microcontroller.5. Gaonkar, R. S. (2007). Fundamentals of Microcontrollers and Applications in Embedded Systems with the PIC18 Microcontroller Family): Thomson Delmar Learning.6. Peatman, J. B. (2003). Embedded Design with the PIC18F452

Conference Session

Innovative Course Developments in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eric A. Holt, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

survey could then be given tofuture courses and compared to the results of the survey presented in this paper.References[1] Chinowsky, P., Brown, H., Szajnman, A., & Realph, A. (2006). Developing knowledge landscapes through Page 25.1287.11project-based learning. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Issues and Practice, 132 (2), 118-124.[2] Hauck, A. and Jackson, B. (2005). Design and Implementation of an Integrated Construction ManagementCurriculum. Associated Schools of Construction International Proceedings of the 41st Annual Conference, 71-82.[3] Kelting, S. (2011). Students’ Perspectives about a Delivery System for a

Conference Session

Four Pillars of Manufacturing Engineering

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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

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Manufacturing

robustcommunications among all stakeholders, from K-12 education through post-secondary educationto industry, and among the professional and government organizations whose responsibility it isto strengthen the manufacturing sector and manufacturing education that supports it. An obviousnecessary requirement to achieve alignment and communication is to build alliances among allof these entities. As a standalone discipline, manufacturing engineering is relatively young with only one Page 25.1299.9program being accredited in the 1970’s, 5 programs being accredited in the 1980’s, and 8programs each being accredited in the 1990’s and following the year 2000. A

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Danielle Dowling, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

., "Constructing a Joint Problem Space: The Computer as a Tool for Sharing Knowledge," in Computers as Cognitive Tools, S. Lajoie (ed.). 1993: Hillsdale, NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.13. Bell, P., and Winn, W. “Distributed Cognition, by Nature and by Design,” in Theoretical Foundations of Learning Environments, D.H. Jonassen and S. Land (eds.), 2000: Mahwah, NJ, Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.14. Leonard, M., and Derry, S.,“What’s the Science Behind It?” The Interaction of Engineering and Science Goals, Knowledge, and Practices in a Design-Based Science Activity (WCER Working Paper No. 2011-5). 2011. Retrieved from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin Center for Education Research website: http

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Jim Cowart, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

injection water drained from thecylinder tended to overflow the FWT and that the temperature in the FWT of one of Smeaton’sengine was 134oF.methodologyThe general model that applies to a heat engine operating a pump is shown in Fig. 6. Figure 6 - Pumping Engine Efficiency Relationships Page 25.1357.8The notation convention used herein is that “dotted” terms indicate the time rate of the extensivevariable. The fuel energy rate ( E ) is the product of the mass flow rate of the fuel ( m ) and itsheating value (HV). The thermal power ( Q s ) supplied to the cylinder is the product of the massflow rate of the steam ( m stm

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David H. Hoe, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

-suite/5. B. Othman, S. Salem, and B. Saoud, “MPSoC design of RT control applications based on FPGA SoftCore processors,” in 15th IEEE International Conference on Electronics, Circuits and Systems, pp. 404-409, 2008.6. M. Hubner, K. Paulsson, and J. Becker, “Parallel and Flexible Multiprocessor System-On-Chip for Adaptive Automotive Applications based on Xilinx MicroBlaze Soft-Cores,” in 19th IEEE International Conference on Parallel and Distributed Processing Symposium, p. 149, 2005.7. D. H. K. Hoe, C. Martinez, and J. Vundavalli, “Design and Characterization of Parallel Prefix Adders using FPGAs,” IEEE 43rd Southeastern Symposium on System Theory, pp. 170-174, March 2011.8. F. E. Sandnes, H.-L. Jian, Y.-P. Huang

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

every student and that is automobiles.The particular technology of interest here is the engine type that powers the vehicle. This storywas adopted, adapted, and expanded from a concept by Teich19 (2008) and titled by the author ofthis paper as “The Better Technology.” The Better Technology In the early 1900’s, gas-powered cars shared the roads with those powered steam engines, such as the well known Stanley Steamer’s. Another small player was the electric cars. Eventually, internal combustion engines captured the market and the old steamers disappeared. But why? The usual assumption is that the two contenders went head to head and the best technology won. But there is a lot

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marisa Hamilton, Riviera Kaufer High School; Lee Clapp, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

company would test for uranium at a cost of $200.28 If testresults reveal undesirable results, the land owner would have to disclose that fact if the propertywere ever sold. For this reason, many land owners are not going to have the water tested after awell is drilled.The Texas Mining and Reclamation Association (TMRA) researched a database from theNational Uranium Resource Evaluation (NURE) program. The NURE program was establishedin the 1970’s to identify uranium resources in the United States. As shown in Figure 7, TMRAfound 108 South Texas wells with levels of uranium higher than the EPA standards. Thesewells were tested from 1975 to 1980 and prior to uranium ISR mining.29 Figure 7: Historic water wells in South Texas that

Conference Session

Educating Students for Professional Success

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Peters P.E., LMS International; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition,Pittsburgh, PA.6 Strutz, M. L., Cawthorne Jr., J.E., Ferguson, D. M, Carnes, M.T. & Ohland, M.W. (2011). “Returning Students inEngineering Education: Making a Case for ‘Experience Capital.’” American Society of Engineering EducationAnnual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC.7 Peters, D. L. and Daly, S. R.(2011) “The Challenge of Returning: Transitioning from an Engineering Career toGraduate School”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Vancouver, BC.8 Peters, D. L. and Daly, S. R. (2012) “Returning to Graduate School: Expectations of Success, Values of theDegree, and Managing the Costs”. Journal of Engineering Education (submitted).9 Stoecker

Conference Session

Recruitment, Retention, and First-year Programs in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Constance D. Hendrix, U.S. Air Force Academy; Marcus L. Roberts, U.S. Air Force Academy; William J. Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Butler, U.S. Air Force Academy; Randall Deppensmith, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Electrical and Computer

the U. S. Air Force Academy must take several core engineering courses tograduate with a Bachelor of Science degree. The Department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering offers one of these courses, The Principles of Air Force Electronic Systems.Overall, many students see value in the course, but either dislike learning about technology or Page 25.1478.2become discouraged due to subpar analytical abilities. We strive to instill and hone traditionalengineering skills such as problem solving, detailed technical work, and critical thinking. Yet,beyond classroom technical performance, a recurring crack exists in the execution of this course.Like

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yair Joseph Mega P.E., Northeastern University; Claire Duggan, Northeastern University; Daniel Sullivan, Northeastern University; Lauren Horn, Northeastern University; Charles A. Dimarzio, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

participate in establishing and maintainingstrong ties to industry and STEM professions. Graduates from the beginning of the program inthe early 90’s have helped provide feedback and continued involvement that allows the programto continually improve. Over 80% of 2008 alumni surveyed indicated that they were interested inconnecting with the current YSP students. Alumni are invited to participate in presentations,field trip events, and webinars during the YSP summer program. The involvement of past YSPparticipants gives current students an invaluable support system by presenting examples ofpotential career paths and connections for future networking functions.DiscussionThe Young Scholars Program at Northeastern University was originally established to