Conference Session

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University; Barbara Clark, Purdue University; Susan Geier, Purdue University; Christie Sahley, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

beneficial aspectsof the workshop. Many also mentioned the workshop experience confirmed and clarified theirperspectives about the challenges of hiring a diverse and excellent faculty. A web-based surveywill be sent to all attendees seven months after the workshop to determine how information fromthe workshop informed their search and hire practices; additionally, participants will be asked toprovide suggestions to improve the recruitment and hiring of a diverse and excellent faculty.Future plans are to train a larger number of facilitators. Invitations will be sent to the individualswho participated in either the January or September workshops. A training program will bepresented in spring 2010 in order to have facilitators available for subsequent

Conference Session

Teaching Technological Literacy - College Courses and Minors

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

that he was a valuable member of theteam. The comment made by the student working toward the minor was: “I am really happy theengineering school offers this. I had a great experience.”Currently (2009-10), there are three students in the capstone design courses who have beenadmitted to the minor in engineering. While the number of students seeking the minor is notlarge, the program is considered an asset to the engineering school. There remains the beliefamong non-engineering students that the rewards of earning a bachelor’s degree in engineeringare not worth the effort involved.2 It is hoped that this alternative will attract those student whodo not plan to spend the effort needed for an engineering degree but who nonetheless areinterested in

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory; Frank Falcone, Argonne National Laboratory; Doug Nelson, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

model architecture, and model interactions 4. Model Limitations – demonstrated model limitations and discussed the tradeoffs of using simplified models 5. HIL Test Plan 6. Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis 7. High Voltage Stability Analysis 8. Test Coverage 9. DocumentationAfter the second evaluation and demonstration event, 14 of the 17 teams were able to show fullfunctionality of their HIL systems and the others demonstrated slightly less functionality. Allteams evaluated showed CAN based communication between their supervisory controller andHIL simulator as well as met minimum system hardware requirements. Of the teams thatshowed full functionality, several teams had made advancements including updating to moredynamic

Conference Session

Mentoring and Development of New Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Howe, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

a junior facultymember. Over the years I will be able to refine my teaching style and learn to be firm andeffective when dealing with difficult students. Time will also allow me to have connected withmore people and to have a larger network of support. Women supporting other women is oneroute to success that I will continue to pursue. The challenges that female faculty face in a maledominated field of study are difficult, but if faced head on and with a plan can be effectivelydealt with.References1. J. Burrelli, Info Brief: Science Resource Statistics,NSF 08-308, July 2008. [Online] Available: .http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/infbrief/nsf08308/2. Digest of Educational Statistics, National Center for Educational Statistics, 2008

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilka Balk, University of Kentucky; John Balk, University of Kentucky

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International

business and engineering environment. The College leveragedexisting collaborations with faculty members in order to create an exchange program.After about a year of planning and drafting an exchange agreement, which involved not only therespective schools of engineering and a few of its faculty members, but also the schools’ Officesof International Affairs, the University of Kentucky sent its first cohort of three students to theUniversity of Karlsruhe/Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) in January of 2007.As part of the program, US students begin their exchange with KIT in January or February andcontinue until the end of the Karlsruhe summer semester (in late July), thereby using only onesemester of their time at the University of Kentucky

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Justin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

school science specialist had some ofhis classes, ranging from grades 3-5, record a discussion of how they have used smart boards andflip videos in their science classes. This video was used as the basis of a class discussion andwriting assignment. Finally, a portion of the final exam for the course consisted of answeringquestions about videos of the instructor implementing various activities in actual K-5classrooms.One of the semester-long assignments was for the students to choose children’s book and designan activity related to engineering to do with the K-2 classroom to which they were assigned forthe semester. They wrote a proposal for the activity, then after instructor feedback, wrote a fulllesson plan to show to their partner teachers

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Louis Martin-Vega, Saigal

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Minorities in Engineering

fundamental engineering skill areas, we are able toimprove interest, excitement and pursuit of engineering as a plan of study and career in newways. This effect is particularly needed among historically under-represented populations inengineering.IntroductionIn the current engineering environment we are faced with several distinct problems with respectto the future development of our workforce. One is that students graduating from our K-12school system, although excellent in recall of fact, are not technologically literate in the broadestsense of the term1. (Note, that this does not mean that US students are not technically capable.Technological literacy equips an individual to confront life situations and enables them toidentify the technological

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Design in Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1540: A LABORATORY/DESIGN BASED, PROBLEM SOLVINGCAPSTONE HELPS ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGISTS HIT THE JOB MARKET!John Marshall, University of Southern Maine John Marshall received his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is the Internship Coordinator for the Department at the University of Southern Maine. His areas of specialization include Power and Energy Processing, Applied Process Control Engineering, Applied Automation Engineering, Fluid Power, and Facility Planning. Page 15.44.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Laboratory/Design Based, Problem Solving Capstone

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; David Olowokere, Texas Southern University

research plans as well as their latestprogress in the NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) Type 1 project.IntroductionThe following definition of Engineering Technology was established by the Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET), and was approved by the Engineering TechnologyCouncil of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE)1. Engineering technology is the profession in which a knowledge of mathematics and natural sciences gained by higher education, experience, and practice is devoted primarily to the implementation and extension of existing technology for the benefit of humanity. Engineering technology education focuses primarily on the applied aspects of science

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton; Wayne Jones, State University of New York, Binghamton; Susannah Gal, State University of New York, Binghamton; Andy Cavagnetto, State University of New York, Binghamton; Dan Brennan, Broome Community College - SUNY; Thomas O'Brien, State University of New York, Binghamton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. As part of the evaluation plan for the Go Green Institute, pre-experience and post-experience assessments were administered to the participating students to determine whether ornot measurable change in knowledge and skills could be detected as a result of the institute.Items were selected from the state-wide assessments by using an item map which correlated eachtest question with a specific science standard and key idea (or ideas). A total of 38 post-assessments were returned and analyzed. The surveys also suggest that the institute influenced student perceptions of possiblecareers. Greater than 50% of participants indicated that they were likely or very likely to pursuean academic major in a science related field (53%) or a math

Conference Session

BME Course and Curriculum Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lily Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Nikki Adams, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen Cardinal, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Burd, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

opportunity to refinetheir laboratory, critical thinking, and problem solving skills through their immersion in arigorous, research-intensive environment. Additionally, the research internship providesvaluable professional contacts for future careers in stem cell research. After completing theirresearch internship, trainees complete a Master’s project that is aimed towards building fromtheir coursework and internship activities. Completion of these components provides traineeswith an excellent foundation to begin pursuing careers in stem cell research by continuing theireducation in doctoral programs or beginning employment as research specialists in stem celllaboratories at both for-profit and non-profit institutions. The careful planning of this

Conference Session

Normative Commitments and Public Engagement in Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton; Caroline Baillie, Western Australia; Donna Riley, Smith College; Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Chris Byrne, Cascadia Community College; Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Katy Haralampides, University of New Brunswick

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Liberal Education

respondfavorably. We plan on gathering additional longitudinal data detailing the progress of thedifferent cohorts of students as they progress through their undergraduate programs.AcknowledgementThe detailed course modules have been produced through the generous support of thePennsylvania/New York Campus Compact Consortium through the Learn & Serve America,Building on Our Strengths grant. We would especially like to thank Dr. Charlene Grey, Director,PACC, Dr. James Heffernan, retiring Director NYCC and Kate Dantsin, formerly of PACC.References 1. Adams, W.M. (2006). "The Future of Sustainability: Re-thinking Environment and Development in the Twentyfirst Century." Report of the IUCN Renowned Thinkers Meeting, 29–31 January, 2006 2. Ed

Conference Session

Instrumentation in the Classroom

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Mueller

software. Since the project was not successful, it can’t be determinedif the parameters are correct but there is no reason to suspect that they are not.TestingThe original test plan was to enter a disturbance to the pendulum by nudging or blowing on thependulum. However, it was found that just by waiting the pendulum eventually moved on itsown. And while the controller tried to make adjustments to fix the pendulum’s position, it wasobvious that the feedback was incorrect and the cart began making erratic back-and-forthmovements.ConclusionThis paper has discussed a senior project that involved students trying to implement the inverted-pendulum problem. In retrospect, the project may have been a little aggressive for a 14-weekcourse. It may have

Conference Session

Physics in the K-16 Classroom

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fengfeng Zhou

above, the third activity in the magnetism module is both creative and challenging.It is suitable for juniors as well as seniors. The lesson plan for this activity is presented below. Magnetic ForceObjectives: 1. Students will experience authentic scientific/engineering research practice that requires higher-order thinking skills. 2. Students will make a scientific inquiry and construct a logical verification. 3. Students will understand that a magnetic field exerts a force on any current-bearing object. 4. Students will be able to apply various measurement scales to describe phenomena and solve problems. 5. Students will be able to draw conclusions from their

Conference Session

Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ciezki; Brian Jenkins; Samara Firebaugh

Engineering EducationSummaryThe project grade was determined by the successful demonstration of a circuit which met thedesign specifications and by an evaluation of the documentation and analysis of the project in thestudents’ laboratory notebook. All of the student groups were able to build a functioningdetector. The overall lab grade average for the students was a high B, which was significantlyhigher than the overall course average, which was at the B/C border. The students’ comments inclass and on anonymous questionnaires were very favorable for the design project and for thefrequency response portion of the course.We plan to expand the scope of this design project further during this academic year, byassigning groups to different rows and

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melodie A. Selby PE, Walla Walla University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

class also appreciates the pop culture I am planning to reference. Onereason the Avengers worked so well in this class was that it was a shared universe. Not everyonein the class has to be a diehard fan of the universe, but most need to feel positive about it and atleast be familiar with it. I’ve found the best way to discover what fandoms are represented in theclass is to ask. It’s a great icebreaker discussion as students are coming into the class, and alsohelps demonstrate that I’m interested in them.Third, I always make sure to provide an introduction to the specific feature I am discussing tomake sure no one feels left out. For example, when discussing whether Iron Man’s suit violatesthe laws of thermodynamics, first we reviewed what his

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen R. Hoffmann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University and Central Queensland University; Ranjani Lakshman Rao, Brian Lamb School of Communication, Purdue University; Abigail R. Jahiel, Illinois Wesleyan University; Thomas P. Seager, Arizona State University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

content but have the potential to allow students todive much deeper into content should faculty members provide those opportunities. We provideillustration of these gateway concepts, and demonstrate the overall framework’s use for guidingfaculty members’ curriculum development.Pre-Workshop activities and ideasSelecting workshop participantsThe planning and implementation of the Assessing Sustainability Knowledge workshop was amulti-dimensional component of the overall project. The workshop’s goal was to synthesize keysustainability concepts and relationships into a framework that can be used to guide assessmentsof sustainability knowledge.In the fall of 2010, we put together a list of potential candidates that we wanted to invite, basedon their

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Paul D. Mathis, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

project aims to characterize how engineering students view and approach innovation. Aspects of the research that are accomplished so far include: 1) a multi-phase protocol that includes interviews, process mapping tasks, and think-aloud protocols, 2) a content analysis to determine typical innovation and discovery behaviors used in innovation in technical areas, and 3) a meta-synthesis of assessment methods used in engineering entrepreneurship. Based on the findings from these studies, we made recommendations that inform activities associated with the educational plan including classroom activities and assessment tools. Introduction While innovativeness is a

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering Economy into Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Jauregui Barboza, Stevens Institute of Technology (SSE)

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

the financing design duringthe planning stage by manipulating the parameters; and ultimately the most profitable solutioncan be implemented 18. This paper presents a case study depicting the cost of construction, implementation andoperation of a commercial wind farm with the application of life cycle costing using ATA. Thistechnique defines the life cycle cost for the entire operation: from financing the project, topurchasing the equipment, and the project revenue. While this approach requires extensiveresearch to determine the parallel costs and revenue rates, the results from conducting an ATAwith life cycle costs allows for a solid final decision based on actual figures and predefinedeconomic criteria. The results from this

Conference Session

Computers in Education General Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sushil Acharya, Robert Morris University; Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Walter W Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ali A. Ansari, Virginia State University; Peter Y Wu

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

/are used in Asian and European countries by both governmental and non-governmental organizations. Acharya has a M.Eng. in Computer Technology and a D.Eng. in Computer Science and Information Management with a concentration in knowledge discovery, both from the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand. His teaching involvement and research interest are in the area of Software Engineering education, Software Verification & Validation, Data Mining, Neural Networks, and Enterprise Resource Planning. He also has interest in Learning Objectives based Education Material Design and Development. Acharya is a co- author of ”Discrete Mathematics Applications for Information Systems Professionals- 2nd Ed., Prentice

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

mobile hands-on learning into their courses.Deborah Walter (RHIT) and Kathleen Meehan (VT) have initiated the development of a conceptinventory for non-ECE majors who are enrolled in circuits classes with either hands-on activities inthe classroom or laboratory exercises conducted outside of the classroom, both facilitated byportable electronic instruments. Co-PI Ella Ingram (RHIT) has studied the existing literature obteaching circuits, examined circuits concept inventories developed by others in the field, andparticipated in the learning of basic concepts in circuits and use of lab equipment along withstudents enrolled in circuits classes for non-majors. The plan is to present a draft of the conceptinventory at the 2014 workshop to obtain

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

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Core Chemical Engineering Curriculum – Year 3Overview and ObjectivesWe report on the progress of the third year of a CCLI Type 3 project. The goal of this project isto create a community of learning within the discipline of chemical engineering (ChE) focusedon concept-based instruction. The project plan is to develop and promote the use of a cyber-enabled infrastructure for conceptual questions, the AIChE Concept Warehouse, whichultimately could be used throughout the core ChE curriculum (Material and Energy Balances,Thermodynamics, Transport Phenomena, Kinetics and Reactor Design, and Materials Science).Conceptual questions, both as Concept Inventories and ConcepTests, will be available throughan interactive website maintained through the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Steven D. Hart, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Keith Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Matthew W. Roberts, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

their curricula in the last five years. Both universities have developed,piloted, and institutionalized two new infrastructure-themed courses. As a result of ourindependent (to date) efforts, we have generated a wide variety of teaching materials for the fourcourses. Importantly, the transformation of our curricula has involved more than adding newcourses; as a result of having all department faculty involved in the planning andimplementation, our institutions have experienced a “trickle down” effect, in which newinfrastructure-themed material has been added to nearly every course and entire coursesequences have been modified. As a result, important topics such as resilience, infrastructureprotection, environmental impacts, and sustainability

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Gurau P.E., Kent State University, Tuscarawas

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Technology Department with a major inmechanical or electrical engineering technology.The objectives of the Engineering Technology Project class are: i. To introduce the students to CNC programming including programing G-code for milling and turning operations; ii. To introduce the students to industrial robotics and robot programming; iii. To understand the fundamentals of fuel cells, fuel cell components, materials and manufacturing processes used in the fuel cell industry; iv. To be knowledgeable with the computer aided design and computer aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) process; v. To acquire experience in project planning, team work, design and creative thinking; vi. To learn how

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

focuses on: Fairness Equity Functioning to incentivize maximum participation from the most applicable talent Considering the compromising realities of normalizing a model  Improvement #7 – in response to reducing the ProSTAR overhead through ProSTAR personnel teaching, ProSTAR agreed to negotiate with participating departments to transfer teaching incentive to off-set overhead expenses within an academic year.On submission of the above seven improvement initiatives, ProSTAR was asked to respond tothree additional questions below, which was submitted in a 13 page response.  Create a plan which maps current and future overhead (personnel) growth to a rational model

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cross, Carnegie Mellon University; Emily Hamner, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, we plan to strengthenteacher preparation through our work with the districts and emphasize the use of Arts & Bots asa talent identification and cultivation tool. As part of this emphasis, we will be expanding on theexisting Arts & Bots kit and materials with new components which will be specifically designedfor the cultivation of student talents.One such component we are developing is an expanded resource library of enrichment activitiesfor teachers implementing Arts & Bots. This library is specifically aimed at providing teacherswith activities with which they can tailor their Arts & Bots activities for the talents and interestsof students in their classes. For instance, we are creating an online tutorial targeted at

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

an aesthetic component by decorating their robots. Again, in the first year,two groups collaborated to teach their robots to “sing” a duet in two-part harmony, which wasnot a design requirement, but the group members found the exercise to be an interestingchallenge. These groups consisted of two pairs of twins, which were separated into differentgroups.Group strategies for meeting design specifications have been strikingly different. Some groupsprefer to just start putting parts together and writing code, refining as they go, and other groupsdo significant planning before beginning to build any hardware. The interesting thing is thatboth approaches are generally successful.After the first day, it is difficult to get the students to leave at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Roy Brown, Eastern New Mexico University; Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

about half of the eleven criteria apply to technical mastery: all others cover “softskills” (i.e., creativity, communication, teamwork, problem-solving, life-long learning,and appreciation for diversity). 2In addition suggested List of Professional Skills for Engineering/Engineering TechnologyEducation 2  effective oral communication and presentation skills  effective written communication  creativity and/or creative problem solving  interpersonal skills  ability to work effectively on a team  time management and planning  conflict resolution  ethical decision-making  the importance of continuing self-education  an appreciation for diversity,  an understanding of the profession’s place in a larger

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Steckel, St. Vrain Valley School District; Patty Ann Quinones, St. Vrain Valley School District; Malinda S. Zarske, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

individuals as they are embarking ontheir careers.STEM interest, efficacy, and identity are all expected to be increased via exposure to hands-on,team-based technical design projects supported by the Innovation Center (IC). Although theinitial center is up-and-running, plans have been made for a larger 40,000 square foot stand-alonefacility to further develop the next generation of innovators. The IC will support K-12 studentsas innovative risk-takers who are internally motivated to strike out on their own as their careersunfold. This effort will be disseminated as a a starting road-map for school districts that have adesire to expand K-12 engineering out of the classroom and into the community.Table 1: STEM Academy Attitude Survey Results, Fall 2013

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques in the Classroom

Collection

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

, however, so I’ll pass around a sign-up sheet. Today there’s a benefit to sitting in the front row – you get to choose first! Technique: You decide what will be most effective. You must speak, but you can decide whether or not to use slides (and if so, how many). You can perform a skit or a monologue, you can dress up, you can do a demo…whatever you think will aid in getting your message across in 180 seconds. I only ask two things – 1.) if you use slides, please send them to me the night prior so I can incorporate them into our class presentation, and 2.) if you plan to use fire or other potentially dangerous demonstrations, let me know so we can make a plan for safety. Team: This is an individual assignment, but I highly encourage you to