encouraged to make up their own mind on this question, the issue of homework doesallow instructors to challenge engineering students to think and behave ethically, as we hopethey will in their careers.Based on the lack of evidence showing that graded homework improves performance oversuggested problems and the ethical implications accompanying the increased likelihood ofacademic misconduct on graded homework, the authors agree with the sentiments of Trussell andDietz7. Specifically, instructor resources dedicated to implementing graded homework as part ofan undergraduate engineering course design might be redirected without a negative impact onstudent performance. The nebulous nature of homework will require additional research to betterdefine the
Paper ID #11563A NEW INTERACTIVE COURSE IN COMMUNICATION ELECTRON-ICSDr. Jay R Porter P.E., 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 Coordinator for the Electronics Systems Engineering Technology Program. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University. His areas of interest in research and education include product development, analog/RF electronics, instrumentation
with the sheer amount of information, assumptions and details that “real-world” engineers do day in and day out. It is hard to appreciate the thought that goes into such a large-scale project until one is handed to you. What is even more mind-boggling is that our analysis was purely from an engineering standpoint; economic, geographic and many other considerations were not taken into account.These types of broad lessons about using concepts from dynamics in engineering practice are noteasily grasped via normal textbook problem solving, but become apparent via this project-basedapproach. Page 26.104.9Page 26.104.10Page
.32When selecting a case, the instructor should keep these characteristics in mind :1. The case should be appropriate for the students; it should match the students’ skill level or knowledge of the course topic. For example, mechanical engineering seniors may be more experienced with certain discipline-specific subject matter than first-year students and could handle a case requiring more advanced knowledge. Furthermore, each student should be able to relate to the issue so that no one person or small group is disenfranchised.36, 372. A case should be complex enough to engage students in problem solving. Even if the case is simple, it should be complex enough to generate group discussion and alternative solutions to the problem posed
Paper ID #11664Using 3D Printing and Physical Tsesting to Make Finite-Element AnalyisMore Real in a Computer-Aided Simulation and Design CourseDr. Robert T. Bailey P.E., Loyola University Maryland Dr. Robert T. Bailey is currently associate professor and chair of the Department of Engineering at Loyola University Maryland. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Florida, the latter in 1991. He worked in industry for Westinghouse and Science Applica- tions International Corporation, served as a senior program officer at the National Research Council, and taught
. Stephanie argued that it wasn’t safe for her work to be tested on humans and that deliberately erasing someone’s mind is wrong. Mr. Richardson responded with the fact human testing is necessary in any field. He then argued how joining the company would cure mental illness. (Decker, Hooper, Gorenberg)Some groups had engineering characters struggle with the social impacts of ethical decisionsoften driven by a desire for technological advancement. The following was written by a group ofinternational students from France, Germany, and Brazil, and has some basic grammar issues. Because of the iClone’s cost of production and maintenance, only the richest and middle class will be able to afford it. After its release one
Paper ID #11245Using Isomorphic Questions, the Statics Concept Inventory, and Surveys toInvestigate the Benefits of and Student Satisfaction in a Hybrid Learning En-vironment (Civil Engineering Division)Mr. Eric Kjolsing P.E., University of California, San Diego Eric completed his B.S. degree in 2007 and his M.S. degree in 2008 in Structural Engineering from UC San Diego. In 2011, Eric earned his M.B.A. from San Diego State University with a coursework emphasis in finance and a thesis outlining a competitive framework for firms in the transportation industry pursuing Design-Build projects. He is currently pursuing his Ph.D
Paper ID #11905Using Team Based Learning to Ensure Student Accountability and Engage-ment in Flipped ClassroomsDr. Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University Jennifer Mott is faculty in Mechanical Engineering at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Her research interests include using Team Based Learning in engineering courses and first year engineering programs.Dr. Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Steffen Peuker holds the James L. Bartlett, Jr. Assistant Professor position in the Mechanical Engi- neering Department at the California State University in San Luis Obispo. He is teaching courses, includ
Paper ID #13655Sampling in the Field: A Case Study of Connecting Theory to PracticeMaeghan Marie Brundrett, Texas Tech University Current PhD student at Texas Tech University in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineer- ing. Main research focus is on the fate and occurrence of chlorate in the environment and its use as an alternative solution for remediation of the salt marshes impacted by the BP Horizon oil spill.Dylan Christenson, Texas Tech University B.A. Liberal Studies and M.A. Education from Vanguard University of Southern California. M.S. Civil Engineering Texas Tech University. Currently pursuing a PhD in
Paper ID #11429Spreading Systems Engineering and Engineering Management Know-HowAcross Capstone Design: A Comparison of an Existing Course to a PilotDr. Kate D. Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Kate Abel serves as the as the Director of the Bachelor of Engineering in Engineering Management Pro- gram in the School of Systems and Enterprises at Stevens Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Technology Management and Applied Psychology. She has held several professional service positions including the President of the Engineering Management Division of the American Society for Engineer- ing Education and the
Address the Entrepreneurial Mindset.” Proceedings of the 120th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Atlanta, GA. 3. Gerhart, A. L. and Fletcher, R. W. (2011) “Project-Based Learning and Design Experiences in Introduction to Engineering Courses: Assessing an Incremental Introduction of Engineering Skills.” Proceedings of the 118th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Vancouver, B.C., Canada. 4. Gerhart, A. L., Carpenter, D. D., Fletcher, R. W., and Meyer, E. G. (2014) “Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Single Multidiscipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Entrepreneurially Minded Learning.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and
Paper ID #12706Assessments of Ultra-Low-Cost Venturi Nozzle in Undergraduate Engineer-ing ClassesMr. ARSHAN NAZEMPOUR, Washington State University Arshan Nazempour completed his undergraduate study at University of Tehran in Tehran, Iran in Chemical Engineering. Currently, he is a PhD student in Chemical Engineering at Washington State University and working under Professor Van Wie’s supervision on two projects, synergistic influences of oscillating pressure and growth factor on chondrogenesis in a novel centrifugal bioreactor and hands-on learning solution for students.Dr. Paul B Golter, Washington State University
the U.S. President’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology, Currall was a member of the Nanotechnology Technical Advisory Group. He has been a grantee on $21,533,893 in external funding of which over 78% came from refereed research grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and National Institutes of Health. Currall was lead author of a book on university- business-government collaboration entitled, Organized Innovation: A Blueprint for Renewing America’s Prosperity (Oxford University Press, 2014). Based on a study funded by the NSF, the book is the cul- mination of a 10-year research project on interdisciplinary research involving science, engineering, and medicine. He has served as a member of
of $121 per SCH for students who have exceeded the 30 or 45 hour credit limits.Depending on the calculation methods used, graduation rates can be strongly influenced by studentswho initially seek a particular degree but later change their mind and pursue another degree path. Thefactors that influence a student’s decision to leave engineering are linked to both academic and non-academic factors5. Academic factors include teaching, advising and curriculum. Non-academicfactors include being part of a cohort and having a sense of community. Students who believe theybelong in engineering are more likely to be retained in engineering.The impact of freshmen-level courses on student retention has been studied6,7. The freshman levelclasses do not
Paper ID #11317Finite Element Analysis Active Learning Modules Embedded Throughout ACurriculum: Implementation and Assessment of Results Based on StudentGPAProf. Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific Kyle Watson earned his B.S. in mechanical engineering from Villanova University and his M.S. and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from North Carolina State University. He has been a faculty member at the University of the Pacific since 2003 and has taught undergraduate courses in thermodynamics, heat transfer, combustion, air-conditioning, dynamics, and senior capstone design.Dr. Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific
, [and] collaborative learning.”1 Faculty at FloridaGulf Coast University (FGCU) set out to improve their gateway course to the engineeringcurriculum, a one-credit hour course common across three of the four programs within the U. A.Whitaker College of Engineering, being mindful not only of including identified high impacteducational practices, but also incorporating the University’s upcoming 5-year QualityEnhancement Plan (QEP), which focuses on “improving student learning in relation to Writing,Critical Thinking, and Information Literacy.”b The result of these efforts is a course with anemphasis on the development of information literacy, teamwork, and communication skills,focusing on engineering innovations related to the Grand Challenges
Paper ID #11788Game Design and Learning Objectives for Undergraduate Engineering Ther-modynamicsProf. John M. Pfotenhauer, University of Wisconsin, Madison Professor John M. Pfotenhauer earned his BA, MA, and PhD degrees in physics from St. Olaf College and the University of Oregon in 1979, 1981, and 1984. For eight years he conducted research as part of the Applied Superconductivity Center at the University of Wisconsin – Madison before joining the faculty there in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering, and Engineering Physics in 1993. In addition to his research in cryogenics, and in educational games, he teaches
Paper ID #11406Implementation of a Design Spine for a Mechanical Engineering CurriculumDr. Kenneth Lulay, University of Portland BSME, University of Portland, 1984 MSME, University of Portland, 1987 PhD, University of Washing- ton, 1990 Hyster Co., 1984-1987 Boeing 1990-1998 Associate Prof, University of Portland, CurrentDr. Heather Dillon, University of Portland Dr. Heather Dillon is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland. Her teaching focuses on thermodynamics, heat transfer, renewable energy, and optimization of energy systems. She currently leads a research team working on energy
Paper ID #11357Design of Shaft and Bearing system in Eccentric and Nonaligned Gears Mountedon Rotating ShaftsDr. Ali R Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University Ali R. Mohammadzadeh is associate professor of mechanical engineering at Grand Valley State Univer- sity’s Padnos school of engineering and computing. He earned his PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. His research interest is in the field of fluid solid interactionDr. Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University Salim M. Haidar holds a Ph.D in Applied Mathematics from Carnegie-Mellon University and is a Pro- fessor of
. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking, “How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School”,Washington, DC: National Academy Press, (2000).3. Ramsden, P., “Learning to Teaching Higher Education”, 2nd ed. London: Taylor and Francis, (2003).4. Norman, G.R., and H.G. Schmidt, ”The Psychological Basis of Problem-based Learning: A Review of theEvidence”, Academic Medicine 67 (9): 557–65, (1992).5. Coles, C.R., “Differences Between Conventional and Problem-based Curricula in their Students’ Approaches toStudying”, Medical Education, 19(4): 308–09, (1985).6. Felder, R.M., and R. Brent, “The Intellectual Development of Science and Engineering Students. Pt. 1: Modelsand Challenges”, Pt. 2: Teaching to Promote Growth. Journal of Engineering
Paper ID #11416Engaging Students in Sustainability Education and Awareness of Green En-gineering Design and Careers through a Pre-Engineering ProgramDr. Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Texas State University, San Marcos Araceli Martinez Ortiz, Ph.D., is Assistant Professor of Engineering Education in the College of Educa- tion at Texas State University. Araceli is Director of the LBJ Institute for STEM Education and Research and teaches graduate courses in Integrated STEM Curriculum and Instruction. She collaborates on various state and national STEM education programs and is PI on major grant initiates with NASA Educator Pro
increases and the number of students completingprojects off-campus grows.We are mindful of the broader issues facing higher education and the need to provide evidence ofimpact through assessment. Therefore, while some of the results of our study are not surprising,they provide data that shows the value of the educational experiences that non-faculty librarianscan help to create, and also guide us in making those experiences as impactful, but also asefficiently administered as possible. We contribute to the literature of engineering librarianshipand student outcomes assessment in that the type of projects we review are not widely assessedand reported.Our research is framed in the understanding that project-based learning (PBL) is effective
the recently launched interdis- ciplinary medical product development course. She also serves as Director of the Freshman Engineering Success Program, and is actively involved in engineering outreach for global health. Miiri received her Ph.D. in Bioengineering and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Chicago and a B.S. in General Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.Prof. Stephanie Tharp, University of Michigan Stephanie Tharp received a master of industrial design degree from the Rhode Island School of Design, and a bachelor of mechanical engineering from the University of Michigan. From 2002 until 2014, she was Associate Professor, and Program Chair
. 4. Gerhart, A. L., Carpenter, D. D., Fletcher, R. W., and Meyer, E. G. (2014) “Combining Discipline-specific Introduction to Engineering Courses into a Single Multidiscipline Course to Foster the Entrepreneurial Mindset with Entrepreneurially Minded Learning.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. 5. Mynderse, J. A. and Shelton, J. N. (2014) “Implementing Problem-Based Learning in a Senior/Graduate Mechatronics Course.” Proceedings of the 121st ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Indianapolis, IN. Page 26.1174.15 6. Smith, K., Sheppard
Paper ID #11797Teaching Innovation with Technology to Accelerate Engineering Students’LearningDr. Nasser I Alaeddine, Texas A&M University at Qatar Nasser I. Alaeddine is the Director of Enterprise Applications and Educational Technology at Texas A&M University at Qatar. Dr. Alaeddine served previously as an adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix and University of Maryland University College. He has more than 18 years of experience in managing, developing, and leading IT projects. Dr. Alaeddine has published a number of papers in refereed journals and conference proceedings.Dr. Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M
. In theassociate questions, it is interesting to note that as sophomores, 10% feel proficient at using thefew laws that govern everything (conservation laws) while that number increases to 16% by thejunior year and then falls to zero by the time they enter graduate school. If true, it appears thatstudents become increasingly aware of their inability to solve problems and recognize that theyare not proficient at using even the few laws that govern chemical engineering phenomena.Keep in mind that the seniors and graduate students represent the best of the student body sinceless able students tend to change majors in the sophomore and junior years. Likewise, studentsbecome increasingly aware, as they move through the curriculum, that there are
crimminal law, Toort Law, and d the such. However, H I foound the enggineers excellled in Patennt andTrade Secret Law for a few court cases reviewed involved knowing issues such a temporarymemory, computer coding, and engineering machine shop practices. On the front of the personteaching the class, I thought very highly of Mr. X. Being an electrical engineer himself, it waseasy to relate with his background knowledge for cases. Furthermore, his background stories ofbeing a Patent Attorney in the Silicon Valley were amazing and quite mind blowing.For students taking the class next year, just remind them that the class is quite harder than theBus. Law class at DCB. Expect for each class to read
Paper ID #13877Recognition of Projects for Service Organizations based on Customer Ex-pected and Perceived Quality, and Customer Experience ´ Su´arez Montiel, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey, MexicoMr. Max de Jesus Born: Hidalgo, M´exico BS: Mechanical Engineer, Universidad Auton´oma de Nuevo Le´on MS: Master of Science of Manufacturing Systems, Student of Master Degree, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM) max.itesm@gmail.comDr. ALBERTO ABELARDO HERNANDEZ-LUNA, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey Born: Monterrey, M´exico. BS: Mechanical Electrical Engineering, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey MS: Me- chanical
Paper ID #11225SIMPLE WAYS TO FACILITATE ACTIVE LEARNING IN HANDS-ONELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY COURSESDr. Aurenice Menezes Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Dr. Aurenice Oliveira is an Associate Professor in the Electrical Engineering Technology program at Michigan Technological University. She received the Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, USA, in 2005. Her current research interests include commu- nication systems, digital signal processing, optical fiber systems, and engineering education. Dr. Oliveira is member of the ASEE Engineering Technology
Paper ID #13944Student Led Example Problems in a Graduate-Level Advanced TransportPhenomena CourseDr. Adrienne Minerick, Michigan Technological University Adrienne Minerick received her M.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Notre Dame and B.S. from Michi- gan Technological University. Adrienne’s research interests include electrokinetics, predominantly di- electrophoretic characterizations of cells, and the development of biomedical microdevices. She earned a NSF CAREER award and was nominated for Michigan Professor of the Year in 2014. Research within her Medical micro-Device Engineering Research Laboratory (M.D. – ERL