Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer L.W. Carter, Case Western Reserve University; Brian Yuhnke Jr, Case Western Reserve University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

preparation for real-world applications of knowledge such as group collaboration.They also appreciated the focus on student and faculty dialog versus traditional lecturing. Thefacilitators of the Active Learning Faculty Fellowship are currently working on compiling data topresent a full assessment of the classroom space in the future.With regard to this particular MSE introductory course, the indirect assessment of the classroomindicates that the active learning space is both functional and exciting for student learning. Thisconclusion comes from instructor journaling, student interviews, and outsider shadowing duringteam-based learning activities. The initially planned course structure only included active-learningactivities every other Friday, but

Conference Session

Simulation and Programming

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng.); Paras Mandal, University of Texas, El Paso; Carlos Alejandro Garcia; Natalia V Espino, UTEP; Zhonghua Hu; David Ricardo Romo; Monica I. Corella, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, there is not an actual educational plan to integrate virtualtechniques into classroom teaching in order to improve the technical skills of the new upcomingworkforce15. The main goals of the cyber RP simulator are: 1) Motivate students in studyingmore internet based rapid manufacturing systems, 2) Strengthen and build up the technical,problem solving and communication skills of students in order to practice in the classroom, andapply it in the real working world.Problem IdentificationMany manufacturing industries are trying to virtually connect all its operations; an example of Page 23.361.6this is using E-manufacturing16. By E-manufacturing it

Conference Session

Design Methodology and Evaluation 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

arudimentary sandal developed out of a recycled tire, a Teva Sport sandal, and a Manolo Blahnikheeled designer fashion sandal that are targeted towards different consumers and to be used indifferent environments. This set of artifacts embodies the following questions and challenges tothe students: ● Is there science and mathematics in the Manolo Blahnik heel? ● Is a diagram or plan equivalent to a product when considering engineering design? ● Is the amount of engineering and design related to the difference between luxury, mass- market, and self-produced goods? ● Do the type and variety of materials used affect the “engineering-ness” of an artifact

Conference Session

It's Elementary

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica E S Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Merredith D Portsmore, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

foreign country with an engineering problem. The story introduces the type of engineeringbeing explored and the problem the students will eventually solve. Students are then asked toanalyze how the protagonist uses the engineering design process to solve the problem. Thescience section introduces students to use of scientific data to inform engineering design. Finally,the engineering section of each unit teaches the students about the engineering design processand asks them to construct a model out of found materials to solve the problem posed in thebook. In the Engineering is Elementary unit “Lerato Cooks Up a Plan” [4] students are given abasic model of a solar oven made from a shoebox and aluminum foil. After undertaking ascience investigation

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed S. Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

scenarios, planning the story line, assigning avatars for players and non-playercharacters (NPC) and modeling necessary gadgets. Although most game engines are designed forentertainment purposes, the basic functions for graphics, physics simulation and story plots arecapable of supporting the design of educational video games. In addition, nowadays, many gameengines are not game-specific but rather are developed to support a wide range of games. Basedon their 3D graphics and real-world physics simulations, such game engines not only allow forthe development of game environments that give the users a feel of reality and being immersed,but they are also designed for ease of developments based upon them. A good example is the‘Source’ game engine

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa G. Huettel, Duke University; Michael R. Gustafson II, Duke University; Joseph C. Nadeau, Duke University; David Schaad, Duke University; Michael M Barger; Lisa Linnenbrink-Garcia, Duke University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

and delivery sys- tems; developed designs for commercial and residential development; prepared land use plans; developed designs to protect against potential flood hazards; designed and developed plans and specifications for fluid handling systems, waste mitigation alternatives and remedial actions for RCRA and CERCLA sites including active industrial facilities and inactive disposal sites (including NPL sites); conducted feasibil- ity studies by evaluating and analyzing the economic and engineering considerations of multiple design alternatives; obtained extensive experience with innovative remedial techniques (including groundwater extraction and treatment, air sparging, soil vapor extraction, and bioventing

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kyle Pace; Jeremy R Anderson, EASENET

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

differences between the gasifier and the direct combustionburners used were significant. These differences presented many uncontrolled variables thatdetracted from quantitative comparison of the two processes. As described below in FutureWork, direct combustion experiments planned in upcoming classes will use a second vacuumbottle to eliminate geometric dissimilarities between the two systems.Wood Ash and Unburned FuelThe ash and unburned fuel remaining at the end of the combustion processes provided additionalcomparisons and efficacy measures between the gasifier and direct combustor. For completecombustion, biomass leaves trace amounts of ash, made up mostly of non-organic chemicals thatdo not burn. However, if inadequate oxygen was available to

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mario Medina; Louis Thurston

IntegrationCurriculum integration is viewed as a way to de-emphasize engineering discipline boundaries,which normally prevent students from “seeing” beyond a particular set of courses. For example,in typical engineering programs students learn about conservation laws early on. However, thefact that conservation principles are applied in the same manner whether one deals with mass,energy, charge, or angular momentum is not intuitively made. Curriculum integration isintended to develop this intuition in the student near the beginning of their academic training. Asa result, the FC explored and planned the implementation of curriculum integration in thefreshman year and the sophomore year. The universities were left to propose, design, and putinto practice the

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

M. Sharma

of the project, questions were rephrased and rearranged. New and more relevant questionswere added, and ineffective questions were dropped.After completing the interviews a qualitative analysis was performed. The qualitative analysisapproach (and data collection) approximately followed the model of Huberman and Miles12. Thismodel influenced the design and selection of the research questions, sample selection,methodologies, and analysis. A very important aspect of the model is the concept of an ongoingprocess of analysis that occurs during design, planning, and data collection, and continues afterdata collection has been completed, making the process inherently iterative. This provides acharacteristic mechanism of building upon the

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shoba Krishnan, Santa Clara University; Tonya Lynn Nilsson P.E., Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

projects we do for the good of our earth. It is a way of making the world a bit more level. When I say this I am talking about the fact that we, as gifted Americans, have almost an unfair advantage at life. We didn’t grow up in slums and from day one we plan on going to college. We are within the top half of one percent of the world purely because Page 25.554.11 we are lucky. This project is the first of many projects I plan to be a part of simply because I would like to be remembered as someone that changed the world, and if not that someone who tried.Analysis of Course EnrollmentEnrollment statistics for the

Conference Session

Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fatin Aliah Phang, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia; Mimi H. Hassim, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

students for one whole semester, the results are reported in three stages: beginning of the semester, in the middle the semester; and at the end of the semester. Four types of initial-to-final students’ perspectives were found. The analysis of the interviews reveal that, first and foremost, it is essential for academic staff to understand and embrace the philosophy behind CPBL, which will enable them to providing students with appropriate support especially in developing team working, time management, learning and thinking skills. In addition, proper explanation and justification behind each step in the CPBL cycle, as well as the overall planning through the different problems, are also necessary to avoid confusion and

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zeit T. Cai, Princeton University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Drew Dosson Brennan, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

inherent lack of hands-on experience, mechanical engineeringstudents may not be as prepared as they could be when entering the workforce.One topic in mechanical engineering which integrates vehicle dynamics with technicalexperimentation is coastdown testing. Coastdown testing is the process of accelerating a vehicleto a high speed on a flat, straight road and coasting in neutral down to a low speed. By recordingthe amount of time the vehicle takes to slow down, it is possible to obtain a model of the loss-inducing forces affecting the vehicle. Obtaining valid coastdown results requires several steps,including experimental planning, data collection, and data processing.The inherent modular nature of coastdown testing allows for easy adaptation to a

Conference Session

Laboratory Exercises for Energy, Power, and Industrial Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun W. Kim, Youngstown State University; Yogendra M. Panta, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

activities. It may also be nearlyimpossible for the students to develop in-depth knowledge on experimental design throughcompletely open-end, so-called “sink or swim”, laboratory design projects.Implementation of theme-specific laboratory design projectThe mechanical engineering program at Youngstown State University has been continuouslyupgrading its educational objectives and assessment plan since 1998 when a comprehensiveassessment plan was implemented. It sets a high priority for meeting Outcome (b) - Ability todesign and conduct experiments, of ABET 2000. For proper assessment of Outcome (b), the Page 25.646.2program developed assessment rubrics

Conference Session

FPD X: Addressing Retention in the First Year

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew G. Green, LeTourneau University; Alan D. Niemi, LeTourneau University; Melanie Roudkovski, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

planned mentoring program representing anefficient investment of their time and energy. Exhibit 2 lists the fall schedule presented tomentors requesting a minimum of 6 hours in the Fall including travel time. Appendix A Page 25.735.5contains the entire program description, requesting a 9 hour investment for the total academicyear including: attending mentor orientation, providing student feedback, attending two informalstudent meetings (with the 6-8 member FIG), and completing a feedback survey. Student groupmeetings could consist of: a discussion meeting on campus, snacks or meals in the home of aprofessor or mentor, a meal in the campus

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua David Schwartz, Trinity University; Ashley Ater Kranov, ABET

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

as an initial adaptation of the existing EPSA method to address programmaticneeds by embedding the method into a course. The program plans to use the method in othercourses and course levels in the coming years in order to add depth to the existing data set for Page 25.839.6more robust analysis and interpretation. J1 Performance 100 SR 90 JR

Conference Session

Information Literacy in Context: Enabling Real World Problem Solving

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; David F. Radcliffe, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

spentdoing ‘library research,’ and most of the information related activities carried out by the studentsstudied involved ‘planning to gather information.’ Denick et al10 found students relied too muchon lower quality web sites rather than more appropriate formal publications like handbooks in theirdesign reports. Wertz et al11 found similar results, and further than students frequently mis-applied information they did gather. These results are in line with the results of Head andEisenberg’s12 national survey of students, in which less than a third of respondents had a researchstrategy, and three-quarters had difficulty getting started on a project.The authors contend that, in order to improve information gathering and application in designprojects

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ETD

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Enrique Barbieri, University of North Texas; Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology, Graduate Studies

) while the first author was on the faculty of the Department of EngineeringTechnology at the University of Houston. First, two separate Master of Technology programswere merged in 2005-06 to feature a set of core courses and two tracks. Then, in 2010 thedegree was renamed Master of Science and the department introduced two new specializations inMechanical Engineering Technology and in Systems Control Technology. The program seeks toprepare individuals with advanced technical competencies, capable of engaging in translationalresearch applications, and who also have opportunities to develop a basic level of business skillsrelated to project management, business planning, technology forecasting, entrepreneurship,organizational leadership, logistics

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

demonstrate the Seebeck and thePeltier effects. Present two experimental plans to the professor. If approved, then set up the twoexperiments. Have them checked by the professor. Once approved, go ahead and run them andgather data.In the next part of this lab you are tasked to design another experiment, but not to actually conductit. This time, you are tasked with measuring the efficiency of the system that powers the fan.Brainstorm with your teammates on how you would do it. The following questions can guide you:What data would you want to gather and explain why? What would you measure in order to get thedesired data? Which devices would you use to do those measurements?Keep in mind that you would need to modify the supplied equipment to make the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Gerlick, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University; Shane Brown, Washington State University; Michael Trevisan, Washington State University

Assessment Instruments Performance Factors (sample)Teamwork 1. Team Contract • Inclusive climate 2. Team Member Citizenship • Goal establishment 3. Team Processes • Work allocation 4. Teamwork Achieved • Internal communicationProfessional Development 5. Growth Planning • Analyzing information 6. Growth Progress • Collaborating 7. Professional Practices • Adapting to change 8. Growth AchievedDesign Processes 9

Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

ElectricalEngineering and Mechanical Engineering Plans of Study. An overview of the course and it’splacement within a vehicle system option in electrical and mechanical engineering is outlined asa context for the data acquisition and control laboratory activities. Course instruction presentsvehicle data acquisition applications while including discussions on the operation and testing of ageneric electric vehicle drive train. An internal combustion vehicle and a vehicle chassisdynamometer are also used in the laboratory experience.A sample laboratory project and assessment discussion is presented. An assessment datasummary is also provided for the previous offering of the course along with the larger setting ofengineering professionalism data in electrical and

Conference Session

Spatial Ability and Visualization in Graphics Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

in communication graphics,problem solving and critical thinking is a primary aim of Design and CommunicationGraphics in the Irish second level system. In addition to this, students are providedwith an appropriate learning environment where they can plan, organise and presentcreative design solutions using a variety of skills, techniques and media [4]. Assessmentof the subject is in two components: A design assignment (worth forty percent ofmarks) that assesses students on elements that cannot be readily assessed through theterminal examination that is worth sixty percent of marks.Core to both components is the development of “Concept Driven Competencies”,where students are expected to develop an ability to engage in “metacognition”[18]where

Conference Session

Novel Methods in Engineering Ethics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Dyrud, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

from its social, economic, and politicalcontexts and view it as a singularly technical venture also serves to remove the responsibility forthe use of these technological creations.A study of unintended consequences clearly links design, use, and responsibility issues. For the Page 15.526.2purposes of this paper, we will use Daniel Little’s definition of the term as “a result that cameabout because of deliberate actions and policies that were set in [motion] at an earlier time—soan unintended consequence is the result of deliberate action. But the outcome is not one of thegoals to which the plan or action was directed; it is ‘unintended

Conference Session

Educational Research & Methods Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Grant; Julie Trenor

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

to fully explain the incident and outcomes to ensure full facilitation of theCIT process. The researcher plans to use more “how?,” “why?” and “can you tell me more aboutthat?” type questions in the future to probe for additional details.Advantages The researchers experienced the following advantages with the CIT in this study: • The CIT framework allowed students to focus on the specific incidents of interest to the researcher. • The interview guide was well constructed. The CIT informed the phrasing of the questions and helped gain enough detail to visualize how knowledge or skill gained had influenced various engineering-related academic choices. • The academic choice definition sheet helped to define what was

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Caverly, Villanova University; Howard Fulmer, Villanova University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University; James O’Brien, Villanova University; Gerard Jones, Villanova University; Edward Char, Villanova University; Frank Mercede, Villanova University; Pritpal Singh, Villanova University; Randy Weinstein, Villanova University; Joseph Yost, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

• Understand what engineers do and know the professional organizations • Be self-confident about studying engineering • Understand the importance of independent learningProfessional Skills • Understand the planning and managing of engineering projects by example • Understand “real-life” constraints in engineering • Understand the importance of teamwork and conflict resolution skills Page 15.994.5Technical Skills • Have improved logical and critical thinking skills, including organizing and documenting solutions • Understand the process of engineering problem solving through the core course micro- projects and homework exercises

Conference Session

Lean Manufacturing and Integration

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricio Torres; Matthew Stephens

basiccharacteristics of the production flow and its relation with the information and communicationchannels. The next step was to organize a plan of what the ideal production flow should become.The Toyota example demonstrates that management must always consider appropriatemeasurements and feedback links at every part of production. The goal is to transform theprocess into a continuous flow based on a pull strategy and to balance production based onanticipated demand. The first noticeable result of continuous flow is the reduction in set-uptimes. Page 10.730.17Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference &

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Lorelle Meadows, University of Michigan; David Lorch, University of Michigan; Cinda-Sue Davis, University of Michigan; Guy Meadows, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

theM-STEM Academy include: ≠ Careful identification and selection of students, ≠ A pre-freshman, six-week, intensive, summer transition program, ≠ A “Living Community” program during the freshman year through which M-STEM students live in the same residence hall, ≠ Required advising and academic coaching that focuses on academic planning and success strategies as well as on dealing with personal challenges, ≠ Peer study groups, tutoring, and supplemental instruction, ≠ Mentoring and other professional development opportunities, ≠ Monthly “family meetings” where student cohorts and M-STEM staff discuss academic and personal opportunities, challenges, and strategies, ≠ Research opportunities during the

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Trainor, United States Military Academy; Daniel McCarthy, United States Military Academy; Michael Kwinn, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

alternative as appropriate. The results are presentedto decision makers for approval.The approved system solution is then implemented. Engineers have to plan for action anddevelop appropriate work breakdown structures in forming an engineering management plan.The systems solution is executed while employing appropriate quality control and measurementsystems to evaluate the implementation plan. Throughout implementation the systems engineerassesses the progress and implements appropriate control measures to ensure the systemcontinues to meet the intended objectives.The SDP is contained in a bubble of environmental factors because systems engineering is aholistic, multi-disciplinary process. Engineers need to explicitly consider the organizational

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

the Criterion 3(i)outcome in a way that goes beyond traditional ideas of continuing education. Applyingthe lessons learned from creative communities may help.What causes a place to become a creative center? How does innovation happen? If“creativity” is a behavior, which is how the field of psychology describes it, then can thisbehavior be learned? Can creativity be taught? Can it be assessed?Ideas for incorporating the lessons of creative communities into assessment plans fall intotwo categories: 1) design of the learning experience and 2) design of the performancecritera and assessment measures. Because these ideas are still at the work-in-progressstage, they are subjects for discussion more fully in a future paper. However, thefollowing

Conference Session

Build Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Terry Teays, Johns Hopkins University; Mary Bowden, University of Maryland at College Park; Guangming Chen, Morgan State University; Richard Henry, Johns Hopkins University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Broadening Student Research Experiences Through a Summer Exchange Program across CampusesAbstractMaryland Space Grant Consortium (MDSGC) was one of the awardees of the NASA MinorityServing Institution Partnership Development program of 2009 – 2010. Facilitated by MDSGCleadership at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and active support from NASA Goddard SpaceFlight Center, faculty and undergraduate students at three member institutions of MDSGC havepartnered to implement a one year collaborative action plan to promote experiential learning andresearch efforts consistent with NASA’s strategic enterprises in space and earth sciences throughthis venture. Two of the participating institutions, University of Maryland Eastern Shore(UMES) and Morgan

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Edwards, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Pennsylvania State University-Erie, The Behrend College; Melanie Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

working drawings for the project. This includes creating detail and assembly drawings and the parts lists necessary to coordinate the drawings. 4. Manufacture parts to specifications. 5. Create supporting material, such as lesson plans, posters, MS PowerPoint, videos, and instructions that explain the project from the engineering principles behind the project through practical applications. 6. Present in a professional manner according to the venue (open house, conference, etc.)The class met one hour a week for project update reports. In addition to the weekly meetings thestudents were required to: 1. Present a mid-semester oral presentation to the MET faculty. 2. Create posters