Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

enroll in a unit operations laboratory. This factor may or may not have influences student’sinterview results from the study, but it was consistent for both the group that received hands-onand the group that received lecture, so it is assumed the two groups are equal with respect toadditional hands-on learning.The interview protocol was updated to better reflect the course content that was covered in 2013.One question from the 2012 protocol was omitted on applying the ME balance to a piping systemand another question on continuity was added. The results from the continuity question will bereported elsewhere. The 2013 interview protocol can be viewed in the appendix of this paperwith questions emphasizing different usages of the ME balance and

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard N. Shapiro, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

-face sessions were recorded and put on line for allstudents. These were the primary lectures for the online students and required no additionalpreparation for the instructor. Several supplementary lectures were also recorded and put on linefor all students to make up for the lack of preparation of some students. In addition, twosupplemental problem assignments of a remedial nature were provided because of the poorpreparation of some students. This also was not an added burden due to the concurrent offeringbecause students in both sections needed that extra help. The need for remedial activities, though,reflects the change of admissions standards in order to reach out to a broader range of students.Finally, the online students needed

Conference Session

FPD 1: The Path to Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University; Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 24.315.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Study of the Consistency in Assessment of Pre-Engineering SkillsAbstractAssessment tools are often used in a predictive way to gauge the overall skills of first-yearengineering students as they begin their engineering education. They are also useful in settinginterventions in terms of tutorials, as well as providing self-improvement motivation for thestudents who achieve scores that are not consistent with earlier high school performance.Previous research1 has demonstrated that the academic averages obtained in high school, may notnecessarily reflect the skill level (competency) of the students entering first-year, especially inmathematics

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Oliva, Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

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College Industry Partnerships

@hscpoly.comAbstractAt this point in my career, I have spent half of my career in academia, and the latter half inindustry. Having bridged this divide between the two worlds, I believe that my perspectives canbe beneficial to both sides of the matter, bringing attention to ways in which collaborativepartnerships between industry and academia can be enhanced. In this paper I address severalclassifications of topics related to the general theme of my transition from academia to thecorporate world. I share an insider’s perspective that I have within my current workplaceregarding the academic world. Conversely, I reflect on the opposite perspectives that I recallfrom my academic days, and the extent to which those beliefs have been disproven or fortifiedsince I

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jing Du, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

environment as well as ensuring human health and comfort11. The greater partsof project delivery no longer rest with production but rather with the reproduction ofknowledge12. As an organization, the construction industry is expected to turn focus towardspreserving and reproducing sustainable project delivery ideology rather than only focusing on thetraditional thoughts of simply decreasing the overall schedule and minimizing total costs. Thedeveloping delivery systems must have characteristics that reflect the need for environmentalsensitivity, positive attitudes about social equity, and the desire to have economic prosperity12The information stated in the previous section describes the concepts that should be used alongwith the new ideas of

Conference Session

Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Heather L. Frost; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering

. Page 24.341.13AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the University of Texas at Arlington’s QualityEnhancement Plan Phase II and work performed by Yvette Weatherton while serving at theNational Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. Congressional Budget Office (2011). Spending and Funding for Highways2. Aschauer, David (1989). “Is Public Expenditure Productive?” Journal of Monetary Economics, 23(2), 177-200.3. Reid, R. (2008). “The Infrastructure Crisis.” Civil Engineering, 78(1), 40-65.4. Transforming Undergrad Education in Engineering, Phase I

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rachel McCord, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

theywill encounter when they enter industry or pursue further academic study. This work focuses onthe development of an intervention meant to provide students with access to the honest problemsolving processes of experts when solving statics problems. Using cognitive apprenticeship as atheoretical framework, we seek to look at the impact that exposure to honest problem solvingstrategies has on novice problem solving skills.Literature Review and Theoretical FrameworkProblem Solving in StaticsThe ability to problem solve is a critical skill that is required of undergraduate engineeringstudents in the United States. The need for this skill is reflected in ABET Criterion 3. (e) thatstates that students must be able to “identify, formulate, and solve

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anirudh Roshan Sriram, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karthik Ramani, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. Page 24.683.13Bibliography1. Jansson, David G., and Steven M. Smith. "Design fixation." Design Studies 12.1 (1991): 3-11.2. Ullman, David G., Thomas G. Dietterich, and Larry A. Stauffer. "A Model of the Mechanical Design ProcessBased on Empirical Data." AI EDAM 2.1 (1988): 33-52.3. Adams, Nadine, and Clinton Hayes. "Does teaching with a Tablet PC enhance the teaching experience andprovide greater flexibility?" Australasian Tablets in Education Conference (ATiEC). 2009.4. Lee, Wee San, et al. "Newton's Pen: A

Conference Session

K-12 and Precollege Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 2 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); John Timothy Gill, Lee-Scott Academy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

this game. We particularly thank Dayvid Jones and MichaelWatkins and their team in helping us in the design and development of this game. We alsothank Dr. John M. Winters and John Gill for their support in implementing the game at LeeScott Academy School. This project was funded by the National Science Foundation, IIP#1110223. The PI of the project was Steve Lynch from Toolwire Inc. and Co-PI Dr. P. K .Rajufrom Auburn University. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. National Science Foundation, (2013). http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13601/nsf13601.htm2. Gattie, D. K., &

Conference Session

Nanotechnology

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, IUPUI; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, IUPUI

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

papers, it was evidenced that the student teams fromengineering and sciences have benefited the multidisciplinary aspects of the program.The data collected reflects the students’ satisfaction of the course and shows that it meets theirexpectations. These presented results are consistent with the outcomes of the survey conductedfor the other courses as well as similar survey conducted in the past academic sessions. Thesurvey outcomes presented in the table and the highlights above clearly indicates the significantimpact of the these courses in their learning of nanotechnology and multidisciplinary materials aswell as on the overall understanding of science and technology, and on multitude of aspects oftheir skills that are critical to succeed in

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Olga Stavridis, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay M.S., The Ohio State University ; Lisa Abrams, The Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Jessica Thomas, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

engineering coursework and/or advanced coursework, students will learn how tovisualize objects in 3D and communicate that same object on 2D medium by developing theirspatial thinkingCourse Learning Objectives: Students will learn how to do the following:  Create isometric and orthogonal sketches based on given data  Create sketches of solid objects by combining them with other solid objects or revolving Page 24.699.7 them about one or more axes  Represent a 3-D object by “unfolding” it and sketching a flat pattern on paper or computer screen  Create the sketch of an object reflected and shown as a “sectioned

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

pace progress in discovery and understanding of issues.  Facilitating the presentation of ‘dry concepts’ in another way – by integration of theory and practice. The present study focused on the use of simulation as an instructional method to improvestudent learning. Specifically scaffolding and exploration domains of cognitive apprenticeshipwere employed to explore their impact on student learning. Due to limitations of simulationsoftware elements like modeling, coaching, articulation, and reflection were not addressed (SeeTable 2). Also Multisim features do not allow interactivity component thus modulation will notbe directly studied. Since the present study primarily focused on the use of scaffold

Conference Session

WIED: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Rae Volpatti, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Lauren M. Byland, University of Pittsburgh

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Women in Engineering

particular, theyfound the use of case studies to be a valuable tool in promoting reflection on this sensitivetopic.33 After this initial implementation, the Stevens Institute of Technology outlined plans toexpand their training to upper classmen and graduate students; however, no further publicationson the dissemination of this workshop could be found. To our knowledge, there have been norecent reports of analogous workshops although the subject of SH remains of importance today.We therefore propose that offering SH workshops such as the one described within this study touniversity women across the United States will provide a positive atmosphere to educate femaleengineers on sexual harassment early in their careers.MethodsPlanning the Harassment

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Posinasetti Nageswara Rao, University of Northern Iowa; Kanchan Das, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 24.731.10 development3.2 Manufacturing Competency clustersA set of competencies recommended in the literature [6, 7, 8, 9, and 11] is grouped to reflect in thecorresponding manufacturing courses shown in Table 10. The competencies, namely systemsthinking, anticipatory, normative, strategic, and interpersonal, are further developed into thesubcategories of competencies and presented in the second row of Table 10. These competenciesmight be included in the new or existing manufacturing engineering and technology courses asshown in Table 10. The competencies and outcomes can be achieved in the correspondingmanufacturing related courses at three different levels, namely introduce, develop, and

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Theodore Demetrius Caldwell M.Ed., Diversity Programs Office/College of Engineering/Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Subashini Nagendran Sivakumar, Michigan State University; Kyle P. Foster, Michigan State University College of Engineering; Tonisha Brandy Lane, Michigan State University; Rickey Alfred Caldwell Jr.; Lisa R. Henry, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

” have higherretention rates in engineering programs. In addition to academic challenges, students matriculatewith a distinct set of attitudes and expectations that reflect their experiences in their socialcontext i.e. family, community, and economic background. According to Foor, 6 students fromlow socioeconomic backgrounds and who attended resource-poor high schools enter engineeringprograms on an uneven plane.For example in the College of Engineering (COE) at MSU a large number of under-preparedstudents start their engineering mathematics coursework below calculus or even below collegealgebra. Figure 1 shows the retention data for all new freshmen that start their mathematicscoursework with Math 1825, a no-credit introductory math. A student

Conference Session

Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadir Yilmaz P.E., New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology; Francisco Martin Vigil, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology; Miquela Trujillo, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Isabella Acevedo-Rodriguez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Ricardo B. Jacquez, New Mexico State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Since its establishment in 1993, New Mexico AMP has impacted the lives of students in NewMexico, their retention in STEM degree programs, as well as, their professional developmentand progression to graduate school and the STEM workforce. These outcomes reflect the goal ofNew Mexico AMP to increase the number of B.S. degrees awarded to minorities traditionallyunderrepresented in STEM. Since New Mexico AMP’s launch, the number of STEM degreesawarded to minority students has more than doubled, from 253 in 1992/93 to 586 degrees in2011, with a total of 7,871 STEM degrees awarded over the life of the program. The Alliance isfunded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Louis Stokes Alliance for

Conference Session

FPD 2: Building Community

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

sample of female students would add credence to the results of thisstudy. This study was correlational; thus no cause and effect could be determined from theresults. The values for collaboration were gathered on a survey that asked students tocharacterize their collaboration in terms of frequency of collaborations based on all homeworkand tests. As with all surveys, it is unknown how accurately the answers reflect actualcollaboration levels and if students’ responses were influenced by current collaborationactivities. Also the measures of collaboration were based on the answer to one question; futurevalidation on this measure is needed. It is clear from the plethora of research on academic performance and retention ofengineering

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi

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Computing & Information Technology

third tier of the application is available to the students and it increases their interaction withthe instructors (Student Interaction Tier). The MOD has two features. The first feature was basedon a question/answer repository (database) related to material covered in specific lectures. Thisrepository works in conjunction with the recorded lectures to serve as an interactive feedbackmechanism to ensure proper viewing as well as improve understanding of the lecture material.The second feature was to extract specific events from each recorded lecture. These eventscorrespond to interactions between students and instructor in a live lecture setting. The benefitsof extracting these interactions will reflect on current and future students

Conference Session

FPD 11: Culminating Considerations

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic, University of Texas, Arlington; Stephen P Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington; Heather L Frost

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First-Year Programs

to transfer students and to analyze differences amongdemographic groups.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the University of Texas at Arlington’s QualityEnhancement Plan Phase II and work performed by the lead author while serving at the NationalScience Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors also gratefully acknowledge Geraldine E. Jackson, MBA forcopyediting this manuscript.References1. Tyson, W. “Modeling Engineering Degree Attainment Using High School and College Physics and Calculus Coursetaking and Achievement.” J. Engineering Education. Vol

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Hamworthy Combustion; Lynna J. Ausburn, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

mechanical engineering students’ learning strategy andverbal-visual preferences to the demographic variables of gender, age range, class in school,ethnicity, native country, and native language?Learner PreferencesLearning Strategy PreferenceOne way to address individual differences in how students learn and to personalize learningoptions is through the concept of learning style. Learning style (also referred to as psychologicaltype6,7) refers to how students preferentially perceive (e.g., sensory vs. intuitive), howinformation is most effectively perceived (e.g., verbally or visually), how information ispreferentially organized (e.g., inductive vs. deductive), how information is processed (e.g.,actively vs. reflectively), and how understanding

Conference Session

Summer and Cohort Programs for Minorities: Student Success

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mikhail M. Bouniaev, University of Texas, Brownsville; Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Bill W. Elliott, The University of Texas at Brownsville

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Minorities in Engineering

, Page 24.862.6University seminar (UNIV) sections blocked in the CSMT cohort program. Also, the surveyinstruments are distributed to these students through emails. The timing of the survey is plannedin such a way that the students can reflect on their experiences with the cohort program.It may be mentioned at this point that this survey is intended to get the students’ feedback on thecohort program and their backgrounds. As such, survey responses are used to find out thegeneral characteristics and background of the students that have registered in the STEM coursesand their experiences with the cohort program.Survey FindingsThe questions in the survey instruments for students are divided into two categories:Category 1: Questions related to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lee Clapp P.E., Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Petronilo Estandarte Pana, LBJ Middle School, PSJA ISD

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-1106529, Research Experience for Teachers in Manufacturing for Competitiveness in theUnited States (RETainUS). Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation. Page 25.13.12Appendix – PHREEQC Program Input Files USING HYDROGEN USING DITHIONITESOLUTION 1 PHASES Temp 25 Dithionite pH 7 Na2S2O4 = 2Na++ (S2O4)2- pe 4 Log_ k -4.58

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

. Marginal: Sometimes failed to show up or complete assignments, rarely prepared. F. Unsatisfactory: Consistently failed to show up or complete assignments, unprepared. G. No Show: No participation at all Q-4 In the future I recommend the instructor: A. Continue with this life-long learning assignment while implementing minor modifications B. Continue with this life-long learning assignment while implementing major modifications C. Proceed with previous year’s course assignment of life-long learning textbook problems.Table 6. Student responses that reflect their perspective of life-long learning at course endRpa Question – 1b,c Question – 2 b,c Question – 3 b,c Question – 4 b,c

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schar, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Stanford University; Mark Cuson; Michelle Marie Grau, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

reverse scored to help eliminate selection bias. Responses were collected using a 5- point Likert scale of agreement ranging from Strongly Disagree (1) to Strongly Agree (5) with (3) as neutral. The items had high reliability (Cronbach’s alpha = .80), so the items were averaged to form a single the Case Study/Lab Satisfaction (CSLS) Score.• Student conceptual maps: As a course-concluding exercise, students were asked to draw a map of the concepts included within this entire course experience. After brief instruction on conceptual maps, students were given a list of the topics covered in class and asked to draw a conceptual map linking these ideas together that reflects their understanding of the course. We were interested

Conference Session

Visualization tools, modeling abilities and grading models

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly K. Ault Ph.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Alister Fraser, Parametric Technology Corp.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

instructed to use good modelingstrategies for a robust part model, and to minimize the number of features. No additionalinstructions are given; students must select appropriate features, order of feature creation,constraints and dimensioning schemes.A variety of methods will produce the correct geometry, but only some of these approacheswould reflect best practices in modeling strategies, which the students must demonstrate to getfull credit for the assignment. For this part, it was expected that the model would be createdusing a single revolve feature for the body of the elbow, two extrusions for the flanges, adiametrally placed hole as the leader for a patterned hole set on each flange, and a single roundfeature. The internal diameter of the elbow

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Namhun Lee, East Carolina University

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Construction

. To measure students’ performancein PBL, he employed process-oriented assessment methods such as peer- and self-ratings.Considering PBL’s emphasis on self-directed learning, collaborative learning, and knowledgediscovery, the use of peer-ratings, self-ratings, and reflection is highly recommended.Technology can assist in assessing many aspects of PBL. It is possible to assess PBL via theWeb in order to measure students’ confidence and collaboration in their learning. The result ofpeer- and self-assessment can be summarized automatically for both the instructor and students.A series of self-assessments makes it possible to observe student’s learning process over a periodof time. In this way, technology can also be employed for peer-assessments

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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International

development in terms of niche choice and entrepreneurial initiatives.ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES SEMINARThe course is designed to integrate each student’s educational experience (e.g., coreenvironmental courses, environmental electives, and environmental projects) in a capstoneseminar in Environmental Studies. Through seminar discussions and writing assignmentsstudents will critically reflect on what they learned in their previous courses and projectexperiences. In teams, students will prepare a final paper and presentation that critically engagestheir educational experience in environmental studies and anticipates how their courses andexperiences will translate into their future personal and professional environmental experiences.The content delivery of

Conference Session

Experiences with Experiential Learning

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Turpin; Donald Richter; William Loendorf

teamsbegin the process early and work continuously on their vehicle right up to the competition. Thelate starters rarely do well or even complete the course.Research has shown that the earlier a student becomes involved in the department with otherstudents, the greater the success of retention in the major. As a result, teams should be formed asearly as possible to allow the team to have ample time for design, prototyping and testing. Thisfun and exciting competition has fostered a great deal of interest in engineering that has led tonew students in the major as well as retention of existing students.Conclusions, Reflections and the FutureThe HPPV competition has grown into a very popular annual event. The contest is challenging

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tadeusz Majewski; Hector Cervantes; K. V. Sudhakar

fracture mechanics topics include several lecture quizzes as acontinual assessment component. The main aim of the lecture quiz is to let the lecturer have abetter gauge of whether the students have grasped the main concepts/principles taught in eachlecture on specialty topics relating to fracture mechanics. Typically, 15-20 short questions(demanding specific answers) in the form of multiple-choice, true/false or computation are askedin each lecture quiz. Students are allowed to discuss the questions and hand in the answers insmall groups. It also promotes cooperative learning among the students as well as allows them torelate to and reflect instantly on what they have just learned.3.5 BrainstormingIn brainstorming, listening exercise that allows

Conference Session

Engaging Upper Level Classes

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Thompson; Matthew Roberts

4.09 persist to the completion of the task. Figure 3 Motivation as measured by the Student Opinion Scale. The results pre- sented are reverse scored as required so that shown scores reflect motivation on a scale of 1 (lowest motivation) to 5 (highest).Case StudiesCase studies are also used in class to explore design, construction, and ethical issues. Two spe-cific case studies that have been used in past classes are the 1981 collapse of the Harbour CayCondominiums and a comparative case study of the performance of the Murrah Building duringthe 1995 Oklahoma City bombing versus the performance of the Pentagon during the 2001 Sep-tember 11 attacks.The Harbour Cay collapse resulted from punching failure of a flat plate slab