Conference Session

Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen M. Bursic, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

freshman engineering program. Dr. Bursic has done research and published work in the areas of Engineering and Project Management and Engineering Education. She is a member of IIE and ASEE and is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of Pennsylvania.Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academics and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former senior editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Dr. Shuman is the

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald C. Rosenberg, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

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Systems Engineering

learning model as “active (learn by trying thingsout …) or reflective (learn by thinking things through …).” 7 Chen et al. have used guidedreflection in an introductory engineering design course in the context of “Folio Thinking, acoached process of creating learning portfolios and supporting reflection.” 8 Feest and Iwugoused reflective learning logs in a graduate program in Water and Environmental Management. 9All of these authors report success in meeting learning objectives in a cost-effective way usingreflective learning as one of their strategies. Clearly, reflective learning can be applied at almostany level in higher education or professional practice in a wide variety of fields.We identified two benefits to using guided reflection to

Conference Session

Fostering Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Educational Research and Methods

). The 21st-Century Engineer: A Proposal for Engineering Education Reform. ASCE Publications.4. Sheppard, S. D., Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, Macatangay, K., & Colby, A. (2008). Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field. Jossey-Bass.5. Richter, D. M., & Paretti, M. C. (2009). Identifying barriers to and outcomes of interdisciplinarity in the engineering classroom. European Journal of Engineering Education, 34(1), 29-45.6. Borrego, M., & Newswander, L. K. (2010). Definitions of Interdisciplinary Research: Toward Graduate-Level Interdisciplinary Learning Outcomes. The Review of Higher Education, 34(1), 61–84.7. Lattuca, L., & Knight, D. (2010). In the eye of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marissa Jablonski, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; John R. Reisel, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Hossein Hosseini, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Ethan V Munson, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee; Leah Rineck

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NSF Grantees

industries. She trained at the National Environ- mental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) in Nagpur, India where she worked on biodegradation of azo dye intermediates. Marissa served as Co-chair of UWM’s student chapter of Engineers Without Borders for 2 years since its inception in 2007 and continues to help design and implement water distri- bution projects in Guatemala. Marissa Jablonski was a 2008 recipient of the NSF Graduate Fellowship Honorable Mention, the 2008 Wisconsin Water Association Scholarship, and the 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 UWM Chancellor’s Graduate Student Awards. Marissa is a member of ASEE and EWB. She received her BS degree in Natural Resources and Spanish from the University of

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Tseng, Stanford University; Helen L. Chen, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, P.E., Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

of Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. Besides teaching both undergraduate and graduate design-related classes at Stanford University, she conducts research on weld and solder-connect fatigue and impact failures, fracture mechanics, and applied finite element analysis. In 2003 Dr. Sheppard was named co-principal investigator on a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to form the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), along with faculty at the University of Washington, Colorado School of Mines, and Howard University. Page 22.516.1 c American

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Capstone Design II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cameron J. Turner, Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

ethical responsibility; (g) An ability to communicate effectively; (h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context; Page 22.1213.2 (i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) A knowledge of contemporary issues; and (k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.1Senior design is a significant ABET consideration as most if not all of these outcomes are relatedto a senior design experience. The senior design experience is about the

Conference Session

Digital Technologies and Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hergenrader, University of Southern California, Information Sciences Institute; Joanna Drummond, University of Pittsburgh; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2774: FIRST IMPRESSIONS: THE FIRST TWO POSTS ANDTHEIR INFLUENCE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF ONLINE QUESTION-ANSWER DISCUSSION THREADSMichael Hergenrader, Information Sciences Institute at the University of Southern California I am currently a junior at the University of Southern California majoring in Computer Science and Span- ish.Joanna Drummond, University of PittsburghJihie Kim, University of Southern California Jihie Kim is the Principal Investigator of the Intelligent Technologies for Teaching and Learning group in the USC Information Sciences Institute (http://ai.isi.edu/pedtek). She is also a Research Assistant Profes- sor in the Computer Science Department at the University of Southern California (USC). Dr

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gale Tenen Spak, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Peter Schmitt, Schmitt & Associates, LLC; Cesar Bandera, Cell Podium LLC

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Continuing Professional Development

designed so as not to burden the sender with formatconversion; instead conversions happen automatically into these formats.Cell Podium’s success to date in using their m-outreach tool for this kind of population is thesubject of research done already in akin populations, such as nursing, in which different m-learning tools are deployed. That research concludes, “Use of mobile technology in the healthcare field is growing at a fast rate because of the nature of the work health care workers perform.They are on the move most of the time and need to access information for just-in-timeapplication. Hence, the use of mobile technology to work from anywhere and access informationat any time is important for this group.”20However, what about other kinds of

Conference Session

Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonte Bernhard, Linköping University, Sweden

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Educational Research and Methods

has an extensive record of research in magnetic materials with a Ph.D. in Solid State Physics and a M.Sc. (Eng.) degree in Engineering Physics from Uppsala University. Presently he is chairman of the SEFI Working Group on Engineering Education Research (WG-EER) and co-ordinator for the Nordic Network for Engineering Education Research (NNEER) funded by the Nordic Council. Page 22.973.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Investigating student learning in two active learning labs- Not all “active” learning laboratories result in conceptual understanding

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Technological Literacy for Undergraduate Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Krupczak, Hope College; Lauren Aprill

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

develop their own designs for simple technologicaldevices based on knowledge acquired by completion of these projects.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation under award: DUE-0633277. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.Bibliography 1. Our Student’s Best Work: A framework for accountability worthy of our mission, American Association of Colleges and Universities (AACU) 2nd Edition (2008). 2. Pearson G., and A.T. Young, editors, Technically speaking: Why all Americans need to know more about technology, National Academies Press, (2002). 3

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judy L. Cezeaux, Western New England College; Michael J. Rust, Western New England College; Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Richard D. Beach, Western New England College; Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College

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Biomedical

Engineering and Research Associate at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Before this he was a Research Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of Massachusetts Medical School in the Radiology Department, Division of Nuclear Medicine, in the Medical Physics Group. Earlier Research Instructor and Postdoctoral Fellow work was also done at the University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT and University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington, CT.respectively.Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College Page 22.807.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

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SPECIAL SESSION: Interdisciplinary Course Design Opportunities for Chemical Engineers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph J. Biernacki, Tennessee Technological University; Christopher D. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

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Chemical Engineering

those devices used as prototypes for lab activities in subsequent years. Some projectshave also nucleated MS and PhD dissertation research 15, 16, 17 and have involved theinterdisciplinary faculty team as co-advisors or committee members. Some of this research wentbeyond campus to a DOE National Lab.The course content is delivered in five concurrent streams:Faculty led lectures – Classroom lectures are delivered by the faculty on content that includes:fabrication, relevant semiconductor fundamentals, micro-fluidics (both pressure driven andelectro hydrodynamic), diffusion, reaction and mixing in micro-flows, and mechanics of micro-scale structures.Faculty or guest led case studies – Case studies in the design and analysis of devices have

Conference Session

Technology in the ECE Classroom

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jakob Fritz, Oklahoma State University; Wira Mulia, Oklahoma State University; Sohum Sohoni, Oklahoma State University; Kerri S. Kearney, Oklahoma State University; Mwarumba Mwavita, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer

overall design. It is during this phase that general instruction over computerarchitecture is provided in a lecture format. Teams are asked to learn about material relevant totheir part of the design, create block diagrams, fully define signals that impact other teams, anddocument all of their work on the course Wiki. At the end of the research phase, teams deliverformal presentations of their findings. Other students, as well as an assessment board made up ofthe instructor, other knowledgeable instructors, and key graduate students, are also present forthe presentation. The assessment board is responsible for assessing the team on the effectivenessand clarity of communication of their part of the design, as well as their understanding of

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Enrique Hernandez, University of Michigan; Xinran (Maria) Xiang, University of Michigan; Ye Eun Park, University of Michigan; Ivan Goenawan; Freda Yawson, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

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Design in Engineering Education

behind integrated product development. 2. Strategy for Community Project: Determined the best way to apply IPD concept to the community, given the strategy above, and developed a high-level schedule. The high- level schedule below also included constant communication with the advisory team, who provided essential support for research of identified needs. o Week 1: Identified community needs, chose competition topic, provided design workshop o Week 2: Worked with teams to begin design process, provided team workshop o Week 3: Helped teams with prototyping and technical issues, provided safety workshop o Week 4: Wrapped up project and voted for winning team

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Paul G. Ranky

industrial engineering,engineering quality management, project management, concurrent / simultaneous greenproduct / process design, visual lean factory management, and continuous professionaleducation. 557IntroductionMillennial generation students are interested in an integrated, simultaneously analytical,computational, interactive, as well as practical, real-world-focused, customized education.They expect a large number of choices, because they understand the power of simulation.They are very visually focused, because this is the video gaming generation. They wantpersonalized, customized products, processes and service, and their education process isnot an exception. They look for technical details, and want

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randy Dean Kelley, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Amy L. Miller, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Brandon Dooley, Heat Transfer Research, Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

various fuel sources. As ourunderstanding of the physical phenomena involved in the underlying energy conversionprocesses improves, so too does our ability to design increasingly productive and efficient energysystems. In this sense, the field of power naturally pushes the envelope for optimization andefficiency, benefiting each successive generation of energy systems that emerge. But what aboutexisting systems that, despite being far from the end of their serviceable lifespan, have been inoperation too long to benefit from the latest knowledge and technology geared towardsefficiency improvements? Are there any established practices that can systematically apply thesedevelopments to older systems in such a way to boost energy efficiency while

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-Year Programs Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Benjamin Mertz, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

things” and Chemical Engineeringstudents indicating “practical or broad” as motivating factors for studying engineering.Introduction:Several notable National reports have called attention to concerns for STEM education,specifically decreasing student interest at a time when there is increased demand for well trainedscientists and engineers needed to maintain competitiveness in a global market2,5,10. This has Page 22.52.2prompted many research studies from engineering educators to consider what are studentmotivations are for pursing engineering degrees.A survey of Dean’s from various engineering programs was conducted and reported theircollective

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1226: PROGRESS REPORT - THE DEVELOPMENT OF HIGHPERFORMANCE CAPSTONE PROJECT TEAMS AND THE SELECTIONPROCESSStephen W. Laguette, University of California, Santa Barbara Stephen Laguette is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the College of Engineering in the Department of Mechanical Engineering (ME) and the Technology Management Pro- gram and is responsible for the undergraduate ME Capstone Design program. He received his BS, MS in ME from the University of California, Los Angeles. His professional career has included executive Research and Development management positions with a number of medical device companies. He has been responsible for the creation of complex medical

Conference Session

Innovations in Design within BME Curricula

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University

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Biomedical

background in curriculumdesign and assessment. A teaching assistant is also a part of the instructional team. The currentteaching assistant, a former student of the class, is realizing the results of his Ph.D. research in anew business venture.Essential elements of the instructional team are a complementary set of experiences andexpertise, and a strong commitment to realize the benefits of project based learning for theirstudents. It is helpful to frame the class environment such that the classroom is seen as aresearch and development firm with the instructors as managers. Instructors then embrace therole of facilitator-manager with the responsibility to model best management practices for theteams they oversee. A single instructor can effectively

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary Vonder Haar, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the subject, the projects that theyare working on in school and their goals and aspirations after graduation. The video alsohighlights the importance of teamwork throughout the design process and the need to worktogether and collaborate to have a successful design. The goal of this video is to give thestudents an idea of what engineers are like, the opportunities that are available for engineers andhow each student can prepare to become an engineer. The second video entitled "The InvisibleMedical Team" introduces the students to the field of medical laboratory scientist. Medicallaboratory scientists do much of the background research and perform tests to diagnose patientsthat the doctors then use to design a treatment for the patient. This

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2011 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James L. Huff; Todd A. Patten; Richard L. Wells; Monte Cox

other I have had so far.” “The problem solving skills I have learned in this class have been the most helpful in my job interviews.”We fully expect this program to thrive and provide a rich context for research on human-centereddesign learning. The challenges that await engineering students upon their graduation willcertainly require them to employ the principles of HCD. While many institutions are pursing theprinciples of HCD through service-learning and sustainability engineering design challenges,there are many open questions concerning human-centered design learning. At Harding, throughthe interdisciplinary approach of Ansanm, we expect and hope to generate further knowledgerelated to HCD learning as we explore this area

Conference Session

ETD Design II: Mechanical Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Braun, Western Washington University

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Engineering Technology

as a pertinent industry tool for modeling automotive systems which often requirecareful balancing of trade-offs to minimize factors such as cost, emissions, and fuel consumptionwhile maximizing performance and customer acceptance. This context provided a plethora ofinteractions that must be considered holistically in order to design the best possible system in theshortest amount of time. The structure of the MBSD component of this course was developed inpart by Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and The Mathworks through the Model-Based-Systems Design Center1 and provided the students the opportunity to learn the approach whilemodeling a hybrid vehicle. The software used was MATLAB/Simulink from The Mathworks.Attempting to incorporate the

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Page 22.1346.15References1 K. Dahm, T. Merrill, W. Riddell, and L. Weiss, “Fostering Entrepreneurship While Teaching Design,” ASEEAnnual Conference and Exposition, Louisville, KY, June 2010.2 L.R. Latucca, P.E. Terenzini and J. F. Volkwein, “Engineering Change: A Study of the Impact of EC2000,”ABET, Inc., Baltimore, MD 2006.3 K. D. Dahm and J. A. Newell, “Baseball Stadium Design: Teaching Engineering Economics and TechnicalCommunication in a Multi-Disciplinary Setting,” Journal of SMET Education: Innovations and Research, 2, 1(2001).4 W. Riddell, P. Jansson, K. Dahm, H. Benavidez, J. Haynes, D. Schowalter, “Conservation of Energy for CampusBuildings: Design, Communication and Environmentalism Through Project Based Learning,” ASEE

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Brett D. Jones, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech; Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

actions of the facilitators have been studied, little research has examinedhow students experience the facilitator and how the facilitator’s enactment of his or her rolecontributes to student motivation. The time-intensive nature of facilitation makes it even morecritical to understand its impact on student motivation. Therefore, we have designed a study thatexamines the intersection of PBL and student motivation, giving particular attention to the roleof the facilitator.MUSIC Model of Academic MotivationThis research project is grounded in the MUSIC Model of Academic Motivation conceptualizedby Jones to provide a practical resource for educators who want to increase students’motivation18 (see www.MotivatingStudents.info for more information and

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S. Lamancusa, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Mechanical Engineering

 Improvement Objectives for Mechanical Engineering 1) Improve Delivery ‐ To encourage deeper student learning by:  a. Integrating theory with practice  b. Integrating concepts across courses  c. Requiring fewer courses/semester to increase depth  d. Enhancing lifelong learning skills 2) Enhance Content ‐ Increased student exposure to:   a. New and emerging technologies   b. Professional skills (societal impact, ethics, team skills, project management, global  issues, economic justification)   c. Computer and numerical skills   d. Design methodologies and tools Following intensive discussions and two faculty retreats, a major revision of the MechanicalEngineering curriculum was approved in October

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

. Cardella is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education and is the Co-Director of As- sessment Research for the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) at Purdue University. Dr. Cardella earned a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the University of Puget Sound and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Washington. At the University of Washington she worked with the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT) and the LIFE Center (Learning in Informal and Formal Environments). She was a CASEE Postdoctoral Engineering Education Researcher at the Center for Design Research at Stanford before beginning her appointment at Purdue. Her research interests include: learning in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

course deliverables. Deliverablesinclude: final working product (hardware, source code, and binaries), research paper (completedindividually), time logs (completed individually), system requirements specification, systemdesign specification, project plan, design review presentation, socio-economic impact statement,ethical impact study, test document, traceability matrix, test logs, user manual, and finalpresentation.Literature Survey: Competition-based Capstone ProjectsCompetition-based capstones are not uncommon as was found from a literature survey. In aconference paper by Paulik and Krishnan4, they discuss the use of competitions for capstonedesign courses at the University of Detroit, Mercy’s department of Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part One

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bowler, Michigan Technological University; Susan Amato-Henderson, Michigan Technological University; Thomas David Drummer, Michigan Technological University; Joanna M. Schreiber, Michigan Technological University; Joseph H. Holles, University of Wyoming; Ted W. Lockhart, Michigan Technological University; Jingfang Ren, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Ethics

outcomes. She is currently serving as Co-PI for several funded projects examining the impact of various engineering education models on student persistence, intentions, attitudes, etc.Joseph H Holles, University of WyomingJingfang Ren, Michigan Technological University Jingfang Ren’ is currently an Assistant Professor of Rhetoric and Technical Communication in the De- partment of Humanities at Michigan Tech. Her research interests include technical communication theory and practice, rhetorical theory, visual rhetoric, research design, and intercultural and international com- munication.Ted W Lockhart, Michigan Technological University Adjunct Professor of Philosophy, Michigan Technological University, 2010-present

Conference Session

Impact of the Gulf Coast Oil Spill on Chemical Engineering Education & Misc.

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Willie (Skip) E. Rochefort, Oregon State University; Gail Ellen Gerdemann, STEPs at Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

world's attention and concern as scientistsand engineers struggled to contain the oil and protect the Gulf Coast. An earlier generation watched inhorror as the Exxon Valdez oil disaster unfolded and people rushed to rescue Alaskan wildlife. Thesetwo events can seem overwhelming and hopeless to young people, but knowledge can give a sense ofhope. This curriculum unit is targeted for upper elementary and middle school students.In the process of doing engineering design, students will be introduced to important elements ofengineering: criteria for success, constraints, budgets, and trade-offs. They also have an opportunity topropose and test possible solutions to a practical problem, to improve their design, and to share theirfindings with others

Conference Session

High School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly B Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; James D. Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Jane A. Petrus, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

series of three Teacher Workshops, each leading to a DiscoveryWeekend for students. They are held on Saturdays from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm and are designedaround a common engineering or science theme for the year. The Teacher Workshops, led byengineering, mathematics, and science faculty at Louisiana Tech, illustrate practical applicationsof high school mathematics and science topics. The Discovery Weekends include project-oriented, hands-on engineering and science activities following the same theme as the TeacherWorkshops. The culminating Challenge Weekend includes a design competition in whichstudents apply knowledge gained throughout the year.As opposed to a show-and-go project that typically takes place over one day or less, our projectsspan an