Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Emily Parry; Joanna Wright, University of Washington; Lauren Summers, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

students in Portugal found that while CSR curriculadid affect student views, there was a strong need for more coherence in how social responsibilitywas integrated into the curriculum in order to effectively put social responsibility andsustainability in the center of the college graduate’s radar screen [17].Still other studies have focused on curricular strategies to increase social responsibility and otherglobal citizenship measures. For instance, Tarrant et al. [18] found that shifting the focus of acourse to a critical social issue (sustainability) did not in and of itself guarantee an increase insocial responsibility. However, offering sustainability-focused courses abroad did produce asignificant increase in attention to social responsibility

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaobin Le P.E., Wentworth Institute of Technology; Richard L. Roberts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Anthony William Duva P.E. , Wentworth Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

commercialFEA software for stress/strain simulations on components and assemblies.4. REFERENCES[1] Lee, R., Capece, V. R., and Baker, J., “Integration Of Finite Element Software In Undergraduate Engineering Courses,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-19, Albuquerque, New Mexico.[2] Zecher, J., “Teaching Finite Element Analysis In An Met Program,” 2002 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 16-29, Montreal, Canada.[3] Le, X., Moazed, A. R., and Duva, A. W., “The Design Projects for the Simulation-Based Design Course,” 2016 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26-29, New Orleans, Louisiana.[4] Papadopoulos, J. M., Papadopoulos, C., and Prantil, V. C., "Philosophy of Integrating FEA Practice Throughout the

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University; Michelle Oswald Beiler P.E., Bucknell University; Akmal S Daniyarov; Christopher Adam Kulish

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #6288Using Innovative Topics to Attract Future Engineers: Liquefaction and Sus-tainability Modules for Engineering CampDr. Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University Dr. Jeffrey Evans has been professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Bucknell University since 1985. Prior to entering academia he was at Woodward-Clyde Consultants (now URS) and in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Reserves). He has been a visiting academic at the University of Nottingham and the University of Cambridge where he was an Overseas Fellow in Churchill College. He has a B.S. in Civil Engineering degrees from Clarkson University

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Recruiting and Retention

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zahrasadat Alavi, California State University, Chico; Kevin Buffardi, California State University, Chico; Kun Zhang P.E., California State University, Chico; Kathleen Meehan, California State University, Chico; Webster R. Johnson, California State University, Chico

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #33328Redesigning a Summer Math and Engineering Bootcamp for VirtualInstruction During the COVID-19 PandemicDr. Zahrasadat Alavi, California State University, Chico Dr. Zahrasadat Alavi, an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at California State University Chico, received her PhD in Electrical Engineering from University of Wiscon- sin Milwaukee in May 2015. She received her B.Sc. and M.Sc. from Amirkabir University (Polytechnic of Tehran) with honors in 2007 and 2009 respectively, and another Master of Science from University of Wisconsin Milwaukee (UWM) in Electrical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Decision Making, Problem-Based Projects, Role-Play, and a Nontraditional Project Theme

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maiken Winther, Aalborg University; Henrik Routhe, Aalborg University; Jette Holgaard, Aalborg University; Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University

Engineering StudentsAbstractThis research paper presents an interdisciplinary project setting for first-year engineeringstudents. A theoretical frame of reference is suggested to support curriculum design forinterdisciplinary competences in engineering education. Empirically, the study draws on insightsfrom a narrow interdisciplinary curriculum project named “leadENG”. Besides being significanton its own in terms of learning outcomes within faculty borders, the leadENG project is intendedto act as a bridge-building project to prepare students for broader cross-faculty projects. Thisstudy follows a second semester cluster of groups from energy and materials and production, allworking together on the creation of a

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Charyl Delaney; Alejandro Scalise; Larry J. Shuman; Harvey Wolfe

levels in which this experience was recognized within freshmen to freshmen, freshmen to mentor, and mentor to mentor interactions. Through sharing the engineering curricular experiences, all groups appeared to spend more time together inside and outside of the classroom [12; 13]. Thus, the relationships the shared experiences cultivated also appeared to perpetuate an excitement and a desire to learn and succeed. These relationships have been defined as integral components of an environment that fosters student achievement [14].• Support systems created through peer relationships were especially effective with students whose “life-tasks” make attending college a difficult experience [15]. Commuters, students who must

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Pagano, Western Michigan University; Amanda Rossman, Western Michigan University; Kendall Vasilnek, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Edward Brabandt, Western Michigan University

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First-Year Programs

explores not only thesuccess of one student design project stemming from applying the engineering design process in afirst-year engineering program, but also presents from our experience ways in which student learningand development can be enhanced in the first year and continued and augmented beyond the first-year experience.Introduction and Project ObjectivesIn the fall semester of 2005, 30 students enrolled in a three-credit (two hours lecture; two hourslaboratory per week) university course for first-year engineering students (ENGR 1010“Introduction to Engineering and Technology”) were instructed to complete a guided designproject, solving a real problem for a real “customer.” Their charge was to create an instructionaldevice to simulate x-ray

Conference Session

Virtual Reality, Simulation, and Optimization of Manufacturing

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University Northwest; Ge Jin, Purdue University Northwest; Justin David Heffron, Purdue University Northwest; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Cheryl A. Welsch, Eastern Iowa Community College; Wayne Merrell

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Manufacturing

; ConsiderationsIdentification of VR training topics for digital manufacturing educationVR, as an instructional training tool for Digital Manufacturing presents the potentials ofpromoting student interest in the training/learning process. VR is a proven tool that can engagelearners effectively and the enhanced engagement can be attained by actively involving theparticipant or trainee in the process (Toth, Ludvico, & Morrow, 2014, Chandramouli, Zahraee, &Winer, 2014, Jin & Nakayama, 2013, Jen, Taha, & Vui, 2008). Laboratory exercises inmanufacturing curriculum are not always able to meet the demands of the advancedmanufacturing need in their conventional form with the traditional experiments. Virtuallaboratories, on the other hand, can be built to

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Research

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Beverly Davis

practices an applied approach to learning. Thisentails hands-on activities supported by a solid practitioner knowledge base. In addition, thecurriculum presents a strong business orientation to the practice of all technological disciplines.The undergraduate course structure uses a traditional lecture/lab method of instruction withlaboratory activities providing students the opportunity to learn the technical aspects while thelecture supports the concepts and business context. One learning objective persistent throughoutthe undergraduate curriculum is to develop problem-solving skills – to develop our students’skill to solve open-ended, high-risk problems that may have multiple potential solutions

Conference Session

Engineering and Engineering Technology Transfer and the Two-Year College Student Part 1

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Griffith, San Antonio College; Heena Rathore, Texas State University

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

, "Current Status and Implementation of Science Practices inCourse-Based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs): A Systematic Literature Review",CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 21, no. 4, p.83, 2022.[5] I.B. Mena, S. Schmitz, and D. McLaughlin, "An Evaluation of a Course That IntroducesUndergraduate Students to Authentic Aerospace Engineering Research". Advances in EngineeringEducation, vol. 4, no. 4, p.n4., 2015.[6] L. Potter, R. Stone, A. Fyock, and D. Popejoy-Sheriff, "Implementing a Course-basedUndergraduate Research Experience (CURE) into an IE Curriculum", 2018.[7] G. Bangera, and S.E. Brownell, "Course-based undergraduate research experiences can makescientific research more inclusive". CBE—Life Sciences Education, vol. 13, no. 4, pp

Collection

2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Pranav Bhounsule; Deborah Chaney; Lorena Claeys; Randall D. Manteufel

children in elementary- and middle-schools with a high Hispanic population (greaterthan 90%) to help them prepare for the FIRST® LEGO® League tournament.Service Learning (SL) is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful communityservice with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civicresponsibility, and strengthen communities. SL is more than volunteering because it has acurriculum associated with it. SL is not an internship because it is designed to meet specificcommunity needs [3]. In the robotics course at UTSA, a part of the curriculum are the labs inwhich students use LEGO® Mindstorms® to solve and/or simulate real-world problems (e.g.,parallel parking, localization, line following). The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elise Barrella P.E., Wake Forest University ; Mary Katherine Watson, The Citadel; Robin Anderson, James Madison University; Charles McDonald Cowan II, Wake Forest University; Justyn Daniel Girdner, James Madison University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #27186Board 9: Measuring Change: Research Updates Helping Engineering Stu-dents Tackle Complex, Sustainability ProblemsDr. Elise Barrella, Wake Forest University Dr. Elise Barrella is an Assistant Professor and Founding Faculty Member of the Department of Engineer- ing at Wake Forest University. She is passionate about curriculum development, scholarship and student mentoring on transportation systems, sustainability, and engineering design. Dr. Barrella completed her Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Georgia Tech where she conducted research in transportation and sustain- ability as part of the Infrastructure

Conference Session

Improving ME Instructional Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Yang, Troy High; Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Mechanical Engineering

. Asdemonstrated by this model, air flow can be directed to hot or cool spots to maximize the effectand efficiency of climate control. Page 12.43.10 Fig. 15 – Temperature and partySensor: Sensirion SHT11 Temperature/Humidity9Diagram:Principles of Operation: The SHT11 integrates two sensors, a humidity and temperature sensorinto one package with a built in ADC and calibration constants to provide an easy to use, yetaccurate sensor. The temperature sensing component functions the same as on the DS1620,using a bandgap-based setup. The data from both the temperature and humidity sensor are sentthrough a 2-wire serial

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

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New Engineering Educators

duplication here isnot warranted. The work of Felder and Silverman5is one valuable reference.2. Articulate Clear Learning Objectives for the Course6Learning objectives are statements that clearly capture the intended outcome of the course,specifically detailing the skills or knowledge that students should matriculate towards during theprogression of the course. The course learning objectives serve a few purposes, but mostimportantly they can act as an important guide for course development. Curriculum design,including choosing which content to include and in which order, should follow the objectivesvery closely. Clearly articulated objectives allow for straightforward prioritization of topics andallotment of time in the course.Furthermore, the choice

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lessons Learned Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Jim L. Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington

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Faculty Development Constituency Committee

Paper ID #21806Lessons Learned: A Database-supported Workflow for Midterm Course As-sessmentsDr. Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is an instructional consultant and assistant director at the Office for the Advancement of Engineering Teaching & Learning (ET&L) at the University of Washington. He completed an A.B. in computer science at Dartmouth College and a Ph.D. in computer science and engineering at the University of Washington. When he finds the time, he plays with bicycle tools and knitting needles.Dr. Jim L. Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington Dr. Jim Borgford-Parnell is Director and

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Rajai; Mel Mendelson

presented to venture capital firms to secure seed money to massproduce and market the product. In next sections the business plan is presented.Executive SummaryFocus Systems was formed as a design and manufacturing company specializing in hightechnology electronic safety devices. Its management is dedicated to supplying the consumer“Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering education Annual Conferences &Exposition Copyright 2001, American Society for Engineering Education” Page 6.634.1with top quality products to meet the need of an ever-growing concern for the safety of ourchildren. This business plan has been developed to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Eckhoff, University of Central Florida; Michelle Taub, University of Central Florida; Hansen Mansy, University of Central Florida; Damla Turgut, University of Central Florida; Sang-Eun Song, University of Central Florida

questionsinclude: “I feel more confident that I will be able to recognize changes in my real patient’sconditions.”, “I feel more confident in my decision making skills.”, “I learned as much fromobserving my peers as I did when I was actively involved in caring for the simulated patient.”.There is no total scoring evaluation range for the SET-M, however researchers are encouraged tolook at low-scoring items as a reason to reevaluate or rewrite the SBE experience [8].Reflection Debriefing is an integral part of SBE experiences [9]. Even after debriefing takes placein-person, students may need time to reflect on their SBE experience. As a standard assignmentin the Advanced Health Assessment course, students were asked to reflect on the

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

computer science and engineering programs use Python as anintroduction to programing for similar reasons [6,8]. MATLAB was introduced next in the sequence of programming languages. The primary reasonto include it was because of the professional schools’ desire to include it in the tool set of all engineeringstudents. Also, its mathematical capabilities make it an excellent choice for future engineering andscientific modeling. Like Python, MATLAB’s interpretive environment makes it easy to experiment withcoding scripts. The integrated development environment has a similar interface to other programmingenvironments, or analysis tools (e.g. SPICE, ANSYS) students my need to learn for other courses or astools they may use in industry

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Hamid Y. Eydgahi; Saeid Y. Eidgahy

understanding:First, what do culture and diversity mean? Webster defines culture as "acquaintance with andtaste in fine art, humanities, and broad aspects of science as distinguished from vocational andtechnical skills" and diversity as "the condition of being different, an instance or a point ofdifference" 4. Furthermore, Schein defines culture as a type of mutual fundamental premise thatpeople learned as they resolved their problems of adaptation and integration 5. And yet, Jiangasserts that "It is human common property and the relationship between higher education andcorporations also is more important now than at any other time in history 6." As such, there is amuch-desired relation between these descriptions and engineering education, and the

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

H. Bryan Riley, Clemson University

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Systems Engineering

course is centered onrealistic contractual conditions and project deliverables (i.e., medical ventilators) to a medicalsupplier, whereas the team is assumed to emulate a global automotive manufacturer. Theprojects are organized into student teams for realistic implementation and to meet a societalneed. The course underpins students with exposure to concepts of acquiring intellectualproperty, from the design of an embedded system including the human machine interface (HMI),to testing and validation. An in-depth study of assembly lines, lean manufacturing,determination of production capacity, sequential operations, and economic calculations arepresented. Students are presented with urgent societal needs and learn to address designrequirements and

Conference Session

Socially Responsible Engineering II: Pedagogy, Teamwork, and Student Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael D. Gross, Wake Forest University; Joseph Wiinikka-Lydon, Wake Forest University; Michael Lamb, Wake Forest University ; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University ; Adetoun Yeaman, Wake Forest University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

about the role of ethics in their professions. He also served as Dean of Leadership, Service, and Character Development for Rhodes Scholars. He is currently working with the Wake Forest Department of Engineering to integrate character into the undergraduate curriculum and leading a university-wide program to educate ethical leaders.Dr. Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University Dr. Olga Pierrakos is Founding Chair and Professor of the new Department of Engineering at Wake For- est University - a private, liberal arts, research institution. As one of the newest engineering programs in the nation, she is facilitating the realization of building an innovative program aligned with the university mission of Pro Humanitate

Conference Session

Manufacturing Processes Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Harold Henderson, United States Miliary Academy; Jeffrey Butler, United States Military Academy

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Manufacturing

. The results of this assessment should be useful toany program that incorporates metal part fabrication techniques into an engineering course. Page 15.954.2 “Just as one cannot learn to drive without getting behind the wheel; or to swim without getting wet; entry into the profession of engineering, particularly in the area of design, requires far more than sitting in a lecture hall.”1IntroductionManufacturing processes are an important part of the curriculum for mechanical engineeringmajors. Industrial employers have long called for newly-graduated engineers to have bothknowledge and proficiency in manufacturing, and they

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathalie Duval-Couetil, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Soohyun Yi, Texas Tech University

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

role of lab safety manager and lab manager Apply – Create – Translate (ACT) 5 activities aligned with the research and goals of the program. Examples include: Modules ₋ Participate in STEM program for underrepresented groups ₋ Participate in K-12 outreach activities ₋ Technology commercialization activity through university programs or NSF I- CorpsTo achieve these goals, graduate students are integrated into interdisciplinary research teams, where theyactively and collaboratively work on important scientific and societal challenges in a rigorous manner.Our vision was to deliver this program in an

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca K. Toghiani; Donald O. Hill; Craig Wierenga; Hossein Toghiani

Session 3413 Enhancement of Instrumentation and Process Control Studies at the Undergraduate Level Hossein Toghiani1, R.K. Toghiani1, Donald O. Hill1, Craig Wierenga2 Dave C. Swalm School of Chemical Engineering, Mississippi State University1/ Sagian, Inc.2Introduction Process instrumentation and control has been an integral component of the chemicalengineering curriculum for the better part of three decades. However, the changes that haveoccurred in instrumentation and automated control during the past decade are significant. Manydepartments have been faced with

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Crowley; Ray Price; Jonathan R. Dolle; Bruce Litchfield

byfocusing on building effective teams and organizations, mentoring and coaching others, and theimportance of perpetual learning—not just from courses but also from observation andreflection. This paper closes with our future plans for the course and for our continuing efforts tointegrate emotional intelligence into an engineering curriculum. Page 6.431.1I. INTRODUCTION AND RATIONALE FOR THE COURSEEEI was developed in response to a constellation of needs. This constellation is made up of thenow familiar but often vaguely defined group of concepts known as “soft skills.” These skillsare often used interchangeably, or to mean more than one thing

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; June Marshall, St. Joseph's College

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New Engineering Educators

Stimulating the Idea Exchange); 4) ChangingLearning Behavior Outside the Classroom; and 5) Preparing to Teach (What are thestudent’s learning levels, learning strategies, and learning behaviors).Topics included in the “Teaching” section include: 1) The Seven “Good Practices” forTeachers; 2) Teaching with Hospitality; 3) The Importance of Listening; and 4)Assessment Via the Minute Paper.The presented techniques are not cumbersome or extremely involved. In fact they are funand very straightforward. Learn more about these practical and helpful teaching ideasthat can easily be implemented into your curriculum. Examples and brief case studies areutilized to increase clarity and understanding. Outline of PaperA. Learning

Conference Session

Developing Infrastructure Professionals

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael K Thompson, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Steven D Hart, Virginia Military Institute; Matthew W Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Civil Engineering

-Platteville. Dr. Thompson received his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from The University of Texas in Austin and his B.S. degree from North Carolina State University. He is a member of ASEE and ASCE. His research interests include concrete structures, bridge infrastructure, civil engineering curricu- lum reform, student retention, and advising. He is currently working on research related to integration of infrastructure issues into the civil engineering curriculum and the use of data analytics to improve student retention.Dr. Michael R. Penn, University of Wisconsin - Platteville Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Lead author of the textbook, Introduction to Infras- tructure: An Introduction to Civil and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Keenya G. Mosley, Savannah State University; Mir M. Hayder, Savannah State University

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

scholarships/stipends, summer teaching internships,structured field observation experiences, and rigorous teacher-preparation curriculum to preparethem to be successful, long-term members of the STEM teaching faculty in the SavannahChatham County Public School System (SCCPSS) and beyond. In partnership with SCCPSS, theproject team will provide post-graduation mentoring and follow-up to ensure a successfultransition to teaching and improve retention. Specific elements of the program include thefollowing: 1. Launching an aggressive recruitment plan for talented math and engineering majors to pursue teaching careers in 6 -12 secondary schools; 2. Implementing a comprehensive STEM teacher training program; 3. Providing Summer Educational

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - NAE Grand Challenges, Graduate Students, Sustainability, and Makerspaces

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rea Lavi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; M. Mehdi Salek; Amitava Mitra, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rebecca Shepardson; Justin Lavallee, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Gregory Long, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Nathan Melenbrink, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

engineeringapproved the sophomore NEET seminar as an elective, and the undergraduate curriculum chairs8in the departments of mechanical engineering and electrical engineering and computer scienceapproved the senior-level project subject as an advanced technical elective.III.D. Revision of Requirements for Living Machines ThreadIII.D.i. The Need for Revising Thread Requirements Our initial plan for the Living Machines thread was for students to take a sequence of threeyear-long individualized research classes over their sophomore, junior and senior years. Each classspreads the 12 credit units over an entire year, thus making each semester a ‘half-class’ of 6 unitseach; the hope was that this plan would keep students continuously active in NEET without

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C. Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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NSF Grantees

system starting with the panel to end user arevirtually absent in the literature. Many courses across the nation are ME courses that focus moreon solar radiation and the thermal aspect. A few EE courses devote about fifty percent of thecourse to semiconductors and the remaining to system hardware. The fundamentals of the systemcomponents are covered in other courses in EE curriculum and no focus on integration to solarconversion is presented. However this approach needs serious revision in view of the importanceand national focus on harnessing alternate energy, and the need for graduates trained in this field.In the design of the proposed course materials, emphasis will be placed on the hardware designstarting from the solar panel output to end