conducting this project some valuablelessons were learned and some new practices were successfully adopted. For faculty thatmay be considering the implementation of Service Learning projects in their freshmanengineering courses, the following points should to be addressed to ensure successfuloutcomes: • Administrative support- this is very conducive to the success of service learning projects; • Emphasis should be placed on academic rigor; • Participation in faculty training offers a lot of help of implementing service learning projects in engineering courses and numerous chances to network with other like- minded faculty; • Emphasis should always be placed on safety and quality at every step; • Publicity and
American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Involving Parents Can Improve Girls’ Perceptions of Engineering CareersMiddle school girls who participated in a recent engineering technology activity with aparent emerged with more positive attitudes about engineering than girls who workedwithout a parent.The activity, making a diode, was conducted by instructors at Illinois Valley CommunityCollege as part of a National Science Foundation-supported project1 designed to increaseinterest in engineering technology careers. The students who participated were the sixththrough eighth grade girls enrolled in a rural junior high, which has a high percentage oflow-income families. The girls were randomly divided into
data analysis showed differentpatterns between male and female students‟ peer relationships and support systems. Furthermore,male and female students also tended to adopt slightly different coping strategies relative to thedemanding course workload. While male students were more likely to form a quick socialnetwork and to build “learning relationships” with “like-minded” others most female studentstended to work alone and exclusively focused on academic work while not seeking more diverseand non-academic social networking opportunities. Each strategy seems to present some positiveand negative consequences.IntroductionDuring the last two decades, there has been growing consensus among engineering educators andpolicy makers that the retention
AC 2011-599: APPROACHES TO ENGAGING STUDENTS IN ENGINEER-ING DESIGN AND PROBLEM SOLVINGAnn F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus Ann McKenna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU). Prior to joining ASU she served as a program officer at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Undergraduate Education and was on the faculty of the Segal Design Institute and Department of Mechanical Engineering at Northwestern University. Dr. McKenna’s research focuses on understanding the cognitive and social processes of design and innova- tion, design teaching and learning, the role of adaptive expertise in
AC 2011-1233: FOSTERING INNOVATION THROUGH THE INTEGRA-TION OF ENGINEERING AND LIBERAL EDUCATIONCherrice Traver, Union College Cherrice Traver received her BS in Physics from the State University of New York at Albany in 1982 and her PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia in 1988. She has been a faculty member at Union College in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department since 1986, and has been the Dean of Engineering since 2005. Recently Dr. Traver has been involved in initiatives at the interface of engineering and the liberal arts. She has led two national symposia on Engineering and Liberal Education at Union College and she was General Chair for the 2008 Frontiers in Education
and extracurricular service activities in engineering education; • Identify challenges and facilitators to LTS for different faculty and institution types; • Place an importance on pedagogy in the development of future engineering faculty; • Create service-minded engineers who assist communities-in-need through engineering; and • Study whether service is, and should be, an accepted part of the engineering profession.1. IntroductionEngineering education has conventionally focused on developing students’ technical skills. Overthe last few years, concerns have escalated among many national organizations that technicalexpertise solely is no longer sufficient.1,3,4,36 Engineering education must be restructured toadequately
AC 2011-726: TEACHING MEDICAL ELECTRONICS TO BIOMEDICALENGINEERING STUDENTS: A PROBLEM ORIENTED APPROACHJorge E Bohorquez, University of Miami Dr. Bohrquez obtained his Bachelor degrees in electrical engineering and physics from Los Andes Uni- versity (Bogot, Colombia) in 1983 and 1984. After completing his Biomedical Engineering PhD studies in the National Institute of Applied Sciences (Lyon, France), he joined the faculty of the Electrical Engi- neering Department of Los Andes University in 1992. There, he actively participated in the development of the ”Studio Design Approach” for undergraduate students and performed research in the Biomedical Engineering Research Group. In 2003 he moved to the Department of
their mind toadvance past what is currently possible and their creativity has been stoked by the inspiringliterature and complementary activities. For example, instead of a roller coaster, a skateboardroller coaster (Fig. 4A)! Instead of a typical car, a water-driven, jet-operated, car with vibratingseats (Fig. 4C). These kids are ready to advance the field of engineering!ConclusionsThe purpose behind the development and use of Engineering Elephants is not mastery of allengineering concepts, but to introduce children to the idea of engineering and problem solvingand encourage them to begin to imagine all of the things that they could potentially create.Results from integrating Engineering Elephants into 3rd grade classrooms show that
. Computer Simulations, Consortium for Computing Sciences in Colleges, Central Plains Conference, (2006).[6] Felder, R. M., Felder, G. N. and Deitz, E. J., A longitudinal study of engineering student performance and retention. V. Comparisons with traditionally-taught students. J. ENGNG Edu., 1998, 87, 469-480.[7] Bransford, J. D., et al., How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School , Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000.[8] Mataric, M. J., Robotics Education for All Ages, Proceedings, American Association for Artificial Intelligence Spring Symposium on Accessible, Hands-on AI and Robotics Education, Palo Alto, CA, Mar 22-24, 2004.[9] Robotics as a tool for
: Enlisting Race, Resisting Power, Transforming Democracy. 2002: Harvard University Press.4. ASEE, 2009 Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology Colleges. 2010.5. Morrobel-Sosa, A., Minding the canary in the academy: A case for inclusive transformational leadership, in American Academy of Colleges and Universities. 2005.6. Moore, K.A., V.B. Brown, and H.J. Scarupa, The uses (and misuses) of social indicators: Implications for public policy. Child Trends Research Brief, 2003. Publication #2003- 01(February 2003).7. Holloway, B.M., T. Reed-Rhoads, and L.M. Groll, Defining the "Sophomore Slump" within the Discipline of Engineering, in Global Colloquium on Engineering Education. 2010
AC 2011-2481: UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERS ENGAGING AND RE-FLECTING IN A PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE SIMULATIONCynthia M. D’Angelo, University of Wisconsin - Madison Cynthia D’Angelo, Ph.D. has a background in physics and science education. She has always been inter- ested in improving science instruction and most recently, using simulations and games to help facilitate learning. Among other things, she is interested in how students make use of multimedia representations of scientific concepts in games. She is currently the research director for the Epistemic Games Group at the University of Wisconsin - Madison.Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison Naomi C. Chesler is an Associate Professor of Biomedical
above) “Evidence sells” is a mantra we encourage engineering job hunting students to embrace.Resumes and interview responses should include every relevant evidence-fact that will convincean employer that a job candidate is competent, motivated and successfully results-oriented.Therefore, students are encouraged to quantify their contributions as co-op students. It has proven very beneficial to students and the co-op program for co-ops to, whenpossible, establish a dollar or percentage value to co-op/internship results. This becomes “trackrecord” evidence of quantifiable success. It verifies the value of the student and the co-opprogram to future employers. With “evidence sells” in mind, following is actual feedback from
AC 2011-135: DEVELOPMENT OF BEST PRACTICES FOR NEW ENGI-NEERING AND MATH EDUCATORSRobert M. Brooks, Temple University Dr. Robert M. Brooks is an associate professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Temple University. He is a registered professional engineer in PA and a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers. His research interests are Civil Engineering Materials, Transportation Engineering, and Engineering Education.Jyothsna K S, Department of English, St.Joseph’s College, Bangalore Secured a gold Medal for the highest aggregate marks in the Post Graduate English Literature Course at St.Joseph’s College (Autonomous). Working for the Department of English, St.Joseph’s College for
AC 2011-2484: EMPLOYING ENGINEERING DESIGN TOOLS FOR DE-SIGNING/REDESIGNING OF COURSESZeshan Hyder, Virginia Tech & UET Lahore Zeshan Hyder is a PhD student in Mining & Minerals Engineering Department, Virginia Polytechnic In- stitute & State University, Virginia. He has completed his Masters Degree from University of Engineering & Technology Lahore, Pakistan and is currently working in Virginia Center for Coal & Energy Research (VCCER) under supervision of Prof Dr. Michael Karmis for research in Underground Coal Gasification.zulfiqar Ali, Department of Mining & Mineral Engineering,Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State universityVA, USA.Janis P. Terpenny, Virginia Tech Janis Terpenny is a
Renewable Energy Engineering CourseTo be successful in the industry, engineers must have a strong foundation in their engineeringdiscipline, a broad understanding of the complexities facing renewable energy, and an ability towork effectively on multi-disciplinary teams. With these goals in mind, the Davidson College ofEngineering at San José State University has developed a minor in green engineering.[7] Theminor was established in Fall 2008 and is open to all engineering majors. One of the requiredclasses in the major is Engr 102: Renewable Energy Engineering. The class is taught in theGeneral Engineering department and is open to all engineering majors. The class has beenoffered three times, starting in Fall 2008. All of the engineering majors
272 An Aerospace Engineering Summer Camp for High School Students David Lanning Jr., Jim Helbling, and Wahyu Lestari College of Engineering, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott, ArizonaAbstractA summer camp for high school students has been held at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University inPrescott, Arizona for the past six summers as a way to expose students to the concepts and the practice ofaerospace engineering. This intensive one-week camp immerses students in aspects of aircraft andspacecraft engineering, where the students alternate between lectures, computer simulations, and hands
support is by providing the opportunity for faculty to attend workshops,professional meetings, and collaborate with like-minded engineering faculty. Thus, the faculty isprovided with personal and professional support necessary for the daunting challenge ofcurriculum reform2. An additional opportunity is support for navigating the unique challenges ofprogrammatic changes, the kinds of changes that might be necessary for preparing the Engineerof 2020. Page 22.1004.2There are many professional development opportunities for engineering faculty such asworkshops and seminars that seek to help faculty develop a more student-centered approach totheir
AC 2011-850: GENDER AND ENGINEERING: USING PHOTO ELICITA-TION AS A METHOD OF INQUIRYKatherine M. Morley Katherine is an undergraduate student in Aeronautical Engineering at Purdue University. As a member of the Society of Women in Engineering, and a participant in the Women in Engineering Program at Purdue University, she took interest in feminist engineering research. She is particularly interested to learn how engineering is conceptualized and gendered.Alice L. Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Alice L. Pawley is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education and an affiliate faculty member in the Women’s Studies Program at Purdue University. She has a B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering
class too and tried to be a better listener. − WilliamFinally, Ethan's frustrations with the expectations of faculty add a different dimension to thedissonance experienced by our research participants: There was a little frustration at times with that as being the person that various profs would turn to and say, „Well, how does an engineer think?‟ I don‟t know, I just worked as an engineer. It didn‟t mean I sat back and thought about how I was - there was no meta cognition going on there. It‟s just I was doing it, likewise, just because you‟ve practiced as an engineer doesn‟t mean you‟ve decoded the mind of an engineer. − EthanThe dissonance experienced by our research participants with their peers and
theengineering fields so our students are engaged and excited about their chosen field of study byseeing and discussing the end product of the industry‟s efforts.Collaborating with engineering success coursesIn reflecting on the Freshman Career Exploration Evening, it occurs to us that the event seems tohave taken place in a vacuum with little actual and deliberate ties to other experiences that our Page 22.768.10engineering freshmen encounter. With this in mind, the Engineering Career Center is developinga multifaceted freshman career exploration curriculum that will be plugged into the engineeringsuccess courses starting the fall of 2011. The Freshman
AC 2011-2443: INCORPORATING ENTREPRENEURSHIP INTO MECHAN-ICAL ENGINEERING AUTOMOTIVE COURSES: TWO CASE STUDIESGregory W. Davis, Kettering University Dr. Gregory W. Davis is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University, formerly known as GMI Engineering & Management Institute. Acting in this capacity, he teaches courses in the Auto- motive and Thermal Science disciplines. He also serves a Director of the Advanced Engine Research Laboratory, where he conducts research in alternative fuels and engines. Currently, Greg serves as the faculty advisor for one of the largest Student Chapters of the Society of Automotive Engineers(SAE) and the Clean Snowmobile Challenge Project. Greg is also active on
AC 2011-1660: TIPS FOR SUCCEEDING AS A NEW ENGINEERING AS-SISTANT PROFESSORStephan A. Durham, University of Colorado, DenverWesley Marshall, University of Colorado Denver Wesley Marshall is currently an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Colorado Denver and co-director of the Active Communities Transportation (ACT) Research Group. He specializes in transportation planning, safety, and sustainability as well as urban design, congestion pricing, and parking. Recent research involves defining and measuring the street network and an empirical study considering the role of street patterns, connectivity, and network density in road safety and sustainability. Having spent time with the UConn
AC 2011-2026: VISUALIZATION AND MANIPULATION OF NANOSCALECOMPONENTS INSTRUCTION FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY STU-DENTSSalahuddin Qazi and Robert Decker, State University of New York, Institute of Tech, Utica, New York andMohawk Valley Community College, Utica, New York Salahuddin Qazi holds a Ph.D., degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Loughborough, U.K. He is currently a full Professor and past chair of electrical engineering technol- ogy department at the SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, New York. He teaches and conducts research in the area of fiber optics, wireless communications, nanotechnology and alternative energy. Dr. Qazi is a recipient of many awards including, the William
Page 22.1036.2mainstream K-12 education, not merely as an elective or extracurricular activity. We haveposited that engineering: (1) presents opportunities for students to acquire critical 21st centuryskills, such as problem-solving, creativity, innovation, and teamwork; (2) provides relevantproblems and contexts which will motivate students to more deeply learn and apply science andmathematics; (3) promotes habits of mind, such as analytical thinking, that can be applied acrossa variety of problems, disciplines, and contexts; and (4) is a misunderstood and little-knowncareer path that provides opportunities for intellectually and financially rewarding careers thatcan help society and improve quality of life.The 2010 report Strengthening STEM
AC 2011-2054: SIGNIFICANT FACTORS IN SUCCESSFULLY MATCH-ING STUDENTS TO BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING RESEARCH LABO-RATORIESJonathan Sanghoon Lee, University of Virginia Jonathan S. Lee is currently an undergraduate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia.Mr. Shing Wai YamWilliam H Guilford, University of Virginia Will Guilford is an Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia, and the current Undergraduate Program Director. He received his B.S. in Biology and Chemistry from St. Francis College in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and his Ph.D. in Physiology from the University of Arizona. Will did his postdoctoral training in Molecular Biophysics at the University of Vermont under David
AC 2011-940: PROMOTING FACULTY ADOPTION OF TABLET PCS INUPPER LEVEL ENGINEERING COURSESJames E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals in the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville Page 22.1196.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011
Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, Washington, DC: National Academy Press, 2000, 165-169.2. Hake, R.R., “Interactive-engagement vs. traditional methods: A six-thousand-student survey of mechanics test data for introductory physics courses”, American Journal of Physics, 66(1), 1998, 64-71.3. Klosky, J.L., and Schaaf, R.V., “Hands-On Demonstrations in introductory mechanics”, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, 2002, 1815.4. Keller, F. S., “Testimony of an educational reformer”, Engineering Education, 1985, 144-149.5. Dareing, D. W. and Smith, K. S., “Classroom demonstrations help undergraduates relate mechanical vibration theory to engineering applications”, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, 1991, 396.6. Hata
ofChitkara University has said,16 “...for several reasons, India missed the Industrial Revolution –However, we are determined to do what is required to not miss the Silicon Revolution … a key step ischanging the pedagogical paradigm from what to think and learn by listening to how to think and tolearn by doing.”One hundred and fifty years ago William Barton Rogers founded the Massachusetts Institute ofTechnology (MIT),17 with the motto of “Mens et Manus” (i.e. Mind and Hands). MIT's 150 year-oldmodel for successful engineering education has been driven by a close coordination of theoreticalconcepts and laboratory exercises incorporating industrial best practices. During the past decade therehave been a proliferation of well funded national and even
AC 2011-1992: CULTURAL ORIENTATION AND GLOBAL COMPETENCY:A COMPARATIVE ASSESSMENT OF ENGINEERING STUDENTSYi Shen, Purdue University Yi Shen is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She holds a Ph.D. degree in Information Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research examines cyberin- frastructure for interdisciplinary scientific research, global engineering education and global competency, and social informatics. Having expertise in mixed quantitative-qualitative methods, she applies factor analysis, multivariate statistics, and nonparametric statistical techniques as well as qualitative analysis to measurement development and model construction for assessing
AC 2011-818: USING GRAPH THEORY VISUALIZATION TO MOTIVATESOFTWARE ENGINEERING CONCEPTSShane Markstrum, Bucknell University Shane Markstrum is an Assistant Professor of Computer Science at Bucknell University. His primary research focus is on the intersection of programming languages and software engineering–language tools. His recent work in this area includes the JavaCOP pluggable type framework for Java, and refactoring support in Eclipse for the X10 language. At Bucknell, he has taught the Introduction to Computer Science courses, as well as courses on the theory of computation and theory of programming languages. Prior to arriving at Bucknell, Prof. Markstrum received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from UCLA.Prof