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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashland O. Brown, University of the Pacific; Kyle A. Watson, University of the Pacific; Jiancheng Liu, University of the Pacific; Ismail I. Orabi, University of New Haven; Joseph J. Rencis P.E., Tennessee Technological University; Chuan-Chiang Chen, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kathy Schmidt Jackson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Rachelle Kisst Hackett, University of the Pacific; Ella R. Sargent, University of the Pacific; Brock Dunlap, University of Texas, Austin; Christopher Allen Wejmar, University of the Pacific; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

a real-world manner. FE learning modules provide specific instructions onhow to build the FE model of the engineering problem to increase student performance in theanalysis for “Concrete Experience” on Kolb’s Cycle. Page 24.212.7 4  Figure 1. Kolb Learning CycleLearning StylesEach FE ALM developed in this work is designed to span a spectrum of different characteristicsin which students learn. The Felder-Soloman Index of Learning Styles25 is composed of fourdimensions: active/reflective, sensing/intuitive, visual/verbal, and sequential/global

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Klosky P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Scott M. Katalenich, U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Seamus F. Freyne, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

-Minute Follies assignment is not totally autonomous; the student is not responsiblefor establishing the task or the assessment criteria. However, a key teacher/mentor task is movingour students toward being autonomous and in this assignment the students are given theflexibility to identity a topic for research, find resources, decide how best to teach others aboutthe topic in just a short time, and then reflect upon their performance once the presentation iscomplete.Mechanics of a Two-Minute Folly – Assignments and ClassroomThe Two-Minute Folly concept is simple; students are given a short, tightly enforced timewindow in which to educate their peers on a topic. For the authors, the general trend was that thetime window expanded for elective or

Conference Session

Graduate Ethics Education & Professional Codes

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yanna Lambrinidou, Virginia Tech; William Joseph Rhoads, Virginia Tech; Siddhartha Roy, Virginia Tech; Erin Heaney, Clean Air: Organizing for Health and Justice; Glenn Andrew Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York; Jennifer Holly Ratajczak, Clean Air Coalition of Western New York

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Engineering Ethics

critiques, however, the choice of selected challenges is narrowlytechnological; reflects some of the committee members’ own research or institutionalinterests; and places little emphasis on simple, low-tech solutions and problems ofequity and social justice.21,22,23 Moreover, it does not seem to represent “people’s” ownviews on what engineering challenges compromise their ability to “thrive” and howengineers can help address these challenges.In her discussion of the Grand Challenges, Cech aptly evokes the “god trick,” a termcoined by science and technology studies scholar Donna Haraway.11 The “god trick”refers to the mythic ability of officially sanctioned technical experts to see “everythingfrom nowhere” – that is, from a position of complete

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Engineering & Our Global Society

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhavna Hariharan, Stanford University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the difference of cultures, our feeling of Page 24.398.6being a stranger, it can lead to a situation “designing for”. It is not “designing at theplace of”, but it means that the collaboration is not effective anymore. Indian membersbecome conductors and their points of view are seen as truth. So it is “designing for” inthe sense that we put our efforts at the service of 2 villagers” [Student 2, Final Report2012]. Another student echoed the sentiment reflecting “that it is important to know whatdesigning with means before any interaction with the community. Sometimes, I foundmyself losing my stand in the face of the participants from India, but I had

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farrokh Mistree, University of Oklahoma; Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University; Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Innovation Centre, COEP

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Continuing Professional Development

• increased product and process complexity.The competencies required for an engineer to be successful in the wired and interconnectedworld of 2030 will be different from the competencies important in the world of today.In this context, the participants were encouraged to think about the competencies required for anengineer to be successful. The following examples of the white-space competencies wereprovided to guide the thought process:  Framing the problem: ability to continue learning through reflection and the associated creation and articulation of knowledge; ability to speculate and to identify research topics / white spaces worthy of investigation.  Domain of application: ability to account for sustainability

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Industrial Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Olson, University of San Diego

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Industrial Engineering

was necessary.4. Evaluating the effect of the flipped class on student learning4.1. Class DemographicsBecause the Spring 2012 and 2013 offerings of ISYE 330 were taught by the same person,covered the same material and were taken by similar students, they offer an opportunity tocompare the impact of the flipped class methodology on student learning. This is done bycomparing overall course grades and by student performance on course exams. In particular,identical finals were used each semester and they were graded using the same rubric, so anydifferences in scores are likely reflect student learning and the different teaching methods.Table 1 summarizes the students enrolled in ISYE 330 in Spring 2012 and 2013. The mostobvious difference is that

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Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Jennifer Louise Mines, The Pennsylvania State University

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Industrial Engineering

, charts, pictures,and displays1-3. Verbal learners learn best through auditory descriptions and written accounts1-3.Most engineering courses are taught in a predominantly verbal fashion, with writing onchalkboards and verbal explanations2-3. Active learners prefer to take in information “actively”through conversations and physical activities. Active learners are energized by others and oftenhave trouble studying and working alone. They do best when learning with others and sharingideas among team members1-3. Reflective learners like to contemplatively take in informationand reflect on ideas1,3Reflective learners work best on their own or in pairs and often feelexhausted when they are working with others, especially partners they do not know

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Integration of Engineering and Other Disciplines (Including Liberal Arts)

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Cynthia Wise Barnicki, Milwaukee School of Engineering; James R. Kieselburg II, Grohmann Museum at Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Museum’s CollectionWithin STEM education, a movement called STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art,and Mathematics) is gathering momentum. Yet, while articles abound with ideas forincorporating STEAM concepts into K-12 classrooms, the literature on STEAM education at theuniversity level is scant. Complicating matters is the fact that the “A” in STEAM does notalways stand for “Art”; for example, in one recent ASEE paper that contains the words “STEAMcurricula” in its title, the “A” stands for “Agriculture” [1].However, reflections on STEAM at the university level can be found in a few papers presented atthe 2013 ASEE convention. One, “Faculty reflections on a STEAM-inspired interdisciplinarystudio course,” offers insights on the opportunities

Conference Session

FPD 7: Beyond Course Content

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan F Freeman, Northeastern University; Beverly Kris Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, Northeastern University

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First-Year Programs

Page 24.880.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Making a First-year Impression: Engineering Projects that Affect and ConnectIntroductionAfter years of having passed through multiple assessments, iterations, and updates of the coreGeneral Engineering courses in the first-year program at Northeastern University (NU), severalengineering professors wondered the following, “With our engineering courses so full ofactivities, topics, and projects, how can we identify which of those elements have the greatestimpact on our students?” It was time for a more detailed reflection on all that had been put inplace in the first-year courses in order to identify which

Conference Session

Problem- Project- and Case-Based Learning in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MaryShannon Williams, University of Missouri, Columbia; Sara Elizabeth Ringbauer, University of Missouri, Columbia

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Environmental Engineering

Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology (ABET) professional skills7, 8. Page 24.974.3Review of LiteratureWhat is PBL? Jonassen6, in his handbook on designing problem-solving learning environments, definesPBL as an instructional strategy characterized by: focusing on authentic, ill-structured problems;being student centered; allowing for self-directed learning by the students; and requiring regularself-reflection, where students monitor and adjust their learning. PBL has its foundations insituated learning, which is known for active learning, social mediation, meaningful learning,purposeful participation in communities of practice, and

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Capstone Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Briana Lucero, Colorado School of Mines; Cameron J Turner P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

industrial systems.A specific Humanitarian Engineering program is hosted at Penn State (HESE).29 Their programincorporates a Social Entrepreneurship factor with the Humanitarian Engineering. They haveintentionally established their program to perform international community projects. The courses Page 24.1034.9pertinent to the design aspect of engineering education are: (a) Social Entrepreneurship, (b)Projects in Humanitarian Engineering, (c) Design for Developing Communities, (d) HESE Fieldexperience and (e) HESE Reflection and research dissemination. While these are the maincornerstones for the programs, there are options for additional minors

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy J. Garrison, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Physics & Physics

developing a good workethic. If done properly, these courses can teach students the importance of acquiring a conceptualunderstanding rather than rote memorization of how to plug into equations. When successful,these courses teach students how to digest a problem, sort out the relevant concepts, makeassumptions, and reflect critically on their analyses. Conversely, if done poorly, students begintheir engineering education unprepared, either in conceptual/technical knowledge, problemsolving skills, or both.Throughout its long history, physics has been taught in nearly the same manner – via lectures,often supplemented by a laboratory experience. Several decades ago physics educatorsrecognized the need for change; students were not learning the

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 Design in Multidisciplinary Project TeamsDesign is a central and distinguishing activity of engineering and one of the core criteria forevaluating and accrediting engineering programs. Design has been characterized by manydifferent “design process” models1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and definitions which reflect different designapproaches and philosophies. Crismond and Adams (2012)6 draw from many sources in theirdefinition of design as “goal-directed problem-solving activity”7 that initiates change in human-made things, 8 and involves optimizing parameters9 and the balancing of trade-offs10 to meettargeted users’ needs.”11 From the situativity perspective.12 design is defined as “a social processin which individual object worlds interact, and design

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology ; Jerry Carl Hamann, University of Wyoming; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; David L. Whitman P.E., University of Wyoming; Leslie K. Pendleton, Virginia Tech

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College Industry Partnerships

experience – perhaps a reflection of the latter’s potentiallack of current and real-world understanding or the realization that useful knowledge can also begained in the working environment. Co-op students’ GPAs were also found to decrease lessbetween the second and third years than those of non-co-op students. The finding regarding theimpact of co-op on work self-efficacy is claimed in this study to have opened up the so-called“black box of co-op,” which articulates the practices and behaviors of cooperative education thatshape its contribution to the undergraduate experience.Among the demographic variables, a relatively high GPA was found to be an inducement topersist in engineering and in school. It was also found, at the second survey point of

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Engineering & Our Global Society

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhihui Zhang, Chinese Academy of Sciences; Xiaofeng Tang, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

, political, and economic needs shaped the Page 24.1218.3objectives, curriculum, and teaching methods for engineering education in China.Tsinghua University has played a very important role in the history of engineeringeducation in the People’s Republic of China. Its history of both general education andengineering education reflects not only China’s own political and social development,but also global trends. The system of engineering education at Tsinghua Universityexperienced numerous changes, often as a result of political movements or changes ingovernmental education policy.2 Influenced by several complicated factors, therelationship between engineering

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ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher E. Larsen, University of Missouri; Rose M. Marra Ph.D, University of Missouri, Columbia; Nai-En Tang; David H. Jonassen, University of Missouri, Columbia; Robert Andrew Winholtz

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Mechanical Engineering

case study, the term learning is a student activity that may includeexplorative strategies, scheduling, or reflection. In contrast, the term instruction is a purposefulfunction of the educator to communicate with learners that often includes scaffolds such asprompting, modeling and phasing task assignments.Literature Review Page 24.1220.2 There is enduring, convincing evidence of knowledge transformation throughcollaboration. When compared to individual learning, collaborative learning has been shown tobeneficially impact learner achievement, self-efficacy, and relationships among learners4. In areview of 168 studies contrasting

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark A. Prelas, University of Missouri, Columbia; Matthew L. Watermann, NSEI - University of Missouri; Denis Alexander Wisniewski; Janese Annetta Neher, Nuclear Science and Engineering Institute-University of Missouri Columbia; Charles Lyndell Weaver III, University of Missouri - Columbia

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Nuclear and Radiological

with the reactant have beenpublished for lasers and chemical processing, however, in addition to the transport inefficiency,this technique also contaminates any reactant which comes in direct contact with the fuel [5, 6].Surface sources could be used in an energy focus application [8] because the source material canbe coated by a reflecting surface. This point will be discussed in section 2. Volume sources can produce a much a greater energy release because half the chargedparticle energy is not lost in a wall and the volume is not constrained to the charged particlerange. Until 1981, UF6 was the only available volume fission source. UF6 vapor howeverproduces strong quenching of the chemical kinetics of most systems [3-6] and cannot be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Nichole M. Ramirez, Purdue University; Trina L. Fletcher, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

program.11 Differences in the observedoutcome variables, GPA and persistence are calculated from the treated and matchedparticipants, with the average differences being the effect of co-op participation.AcknowledgementsThe authors thank the National Science Foundation Research in Engineering Education Program(Award Number:1329283) for support of this research. Page 24.129.5References Cited1. Haddara, M., & Skanes, H. (2007). A reflection on cooperative education  : from experience to experiential learning. Asia-Pacific Journal of Cooperative Education, 8(1), 67–76.2. Edgar, S., Francis-Coad, J., & Connaughton, J. (2013). Undergraduate

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Computing in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Oyemayowa Luqman Abioye, West Virginia University

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Computers in Education

-defined functions. In module 10, students were asked to reflect on several ethical casespresented, and were required to post their reflections in a blog.Table 1. Content of each module Module Content of Each Module 1 Introduction to the course 2 Introduction to Matlab; description of windows (platform) available in Matlab. 3 Introduced students to basic built-in functions and to arithmetic operations in Matlab. 4 Introduced students to vectors and matrices. 5 Introduced students to calculations with vectors and matrices 6 Introduced students to script files, input and output commands 7 Introduced students to

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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

Mary McCormick, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

concepts,which are described in detail in the document. 2 Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or want that includes 3-5-ETS1-1 specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost. Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on 3-5-ETS1-2 how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem. Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure 3-5-ETS1-3 points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.A Literature-based design contextIn this study, we explore a promising approach to bringing contextualized

Conference Session

Student Beliefs, Motivation and Self Efficacy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora B. Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Kate E. Snyder, University of Louisville

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Educational Research and Methods

associated with adaptive outcomes.19 This scale is composed oftwo subscales: one that measures the belief that effort leads to positive outcomes (4 questions)and the other that measures the belief that effort has a negative, inverse relationship withintelligence/ability and does not contribute to positive outcomes (5 questions). A sample itemreads, “It doesn’t matter how hard you work – if you’re not smart, you won’t do well.” All theitems of the scale are listed in the Appendix. Each item of the scale was answered on a six-pointLikert scale (Strongly disagree = 1 to Strongly agree = 6). After reversing the five itemsmeasuring the inverse relationship, items were averaged to form a composite measure of effortbeliefs, with higher scores reflecting a

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Impact of Community Engagement on Communities

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlos German Montoya Rodriguez, Ohio State University; Mariantonieta Gutierrez Soto, The Ohio State University; Roger Dzwonczyk, The Ohio State University; John A Merrill, Ohio State University; Howard L. Greene, Ohio State University; Miriam Cater, Ohio State University

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Community Engagement Division

highlighted the importance of engineering service-learning experiences to learntechnical and professional skills in comparison with traditional course-based classes and how itvaries in terms of academic year and gender. It was concluded that service-learning has a highimpact on their ability to learn technical skills and suggest service-learning as an effectivepedagogical tool. Similarly, Dukhan et al.3 studied the effect of service-learning experiences as apedagogy technique to increase social awareness in engineering students. The students wereevaluated using reflective questions that focused on the impact that their projects had on society.Through this study, the authors concluded that through reflective thinking, the humanitarianaspect of the

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International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homaira Fayez, Herat Engineering University; M. S. Keshawarz, University of Hartford

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International

as the magnificence and glory of Herat is the inheritance of that period. An example of Timurid era architecture is reflected in Figure 1. The war of occupation by the Russians and the ensued civil war damaged and/or destroyed whatever was left of an architectural style peculiar to Herat. Migrations to the neighboring countries during the war years

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; John L. Falconer, University of Colorado Boulder; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Bill Jay Brooks, Oregon State University; Debra M. Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Christina Smith, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

learningduring lecture.3 This structured questioning process actively involves all students in the class.Peer instruction encourages students to reflect on the problem, think through the arguments beingdeveloped, and put them into their own words. Just as important, it provides both student andinstructor with feedback regarding student understanding of the concept.Concept Inventories have emerged in many science and engineering fields.4-16 Similarlynumerous studies in physics, chemistry, and biology classrooms have shown that active learningpedagogies that are based on concept questions (ConcepTests) are more effective for studentlearning than traditional lecture.17-27 This project intends to encourage and shift the focus oflearning in chemical

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Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University

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New Engineering Educators

andwho is active in reflecting about teaching and in trying new strategies. Ideally, thefacilitator was from the same discipline as the group members; however, we also hadinterdepartmental groups of faculty all from STEM disciplines in our study. In addition tothe facilitator’s knowledge, the use of outside resources provided research-basedinformation and kept the conversation focused on teaching and how to improve teaching.For example, some of our groups used How Learning Works: Seven Research-BasedPrinciples 10 to foster discussion and keep the group focused on developing their teachingpractice. A common strategy was to help faculty learn more about students’ learning aswell as effective teaching. It can be challenging as an expert in a field

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tolga Kaya, Central Michigan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

.7. Recognize “scientific language” and “teacher language,” and know when and how to use eachlanguage.SECTION TWO: PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:For Items 8-14, please rate the various summer program activities on their usefulness on a scale of1-5, with 1 = Not useful and 5 = Very Useful. Please make comments.8. Participating in intensive research on various aspects of smart car vehicle development.9. Coaching on curriculum development with new standards.10. CMU faculty visits highlighting research and education topics.11. Training sessions for lab instruments and/or tools.12. Professional development sessions on effective teaching.13. Social activities and team building activities.14. Reflection sessions.SECTION THREE: RESEARCHFor Items 15-19, rate

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon A. Jones P.E., University of Portland; Zulema Naegele, University of Portland; Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

supported by the National Science Foundation under awardnumber DUE - 1317238 and is supported in part by funds given to the National ScienceFoundation by the Intel Foundation and the GE Foundation. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not Page 24.736.5necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References 1. American Society for Engineering Education. 2012. Going the Distance: Best Practices and Strategies for Retaining Engineering. Engineering Technology, and Computing Students. http://www.asee.org/retention- project 2

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

workshops Objective 1 Objective 2 Critical Engineering Literacy Test (CELT) Evidence-based Self-Assessment of Problem Solving • Develop a two-tier multiple-choice information Strategies (ESAPSS) literacy test. The first tier focuses on assessing • Develop a two-tier Likert-scale survey: The first tier students’ reflective judgment and information measures students’ perceptions of their self-directed literacy skills. The second tier checks students’ learning and problem solving strategies. The second reasoning and explanations. tier gathers evidence such as student

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Track 2 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University; Mansur Galikhanov, Kazan National research Technological University; Alina Guzhova, Kazan National Reserch Technological University

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Faculty Development

, methods, evaluation toolsand procedures during the interim and final evaluations;- receive comments and recommendations for making corrections to the program content, eliminateorganizational shortcomings for further successful implementation of the program.Summarized results of the survey are reflected in the table below. Questions in the questionnairewere formulated so that the audience had the opportunity not only to choose from a range ofresponses, but also to express their opinion in free form. The survey was attended by more than 80per cent of trainees.The analysis of the trainee results and comments revealed "narrow" places of the programs andways of their improvement, and confirmed that all four training programs constitute an

Conference Session

Classroom Management

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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New Engineering Educators

recommended steps to build trust withstudents. In this type of environment students feel that they are important, that their needscan be met, and that others experience joy and satisfaction in helping them get theirneeds met. It is also argued that when the teacher is able to focus on assisting the studentsin meeting their needs, teacher’s own needs get met. In concluding, the author presentshis own reflections based on his experience as an engineering student and a facultymember. The author has a firm conviction that the only professor who belongs in aclassroom is a caring professor.IntroductionA caring faculty understands, encourages and supports students’ individuality and issensitive to students’ needs. A caring faculty understands that the