Collection

2015 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Xingwu Wang; Bruce B. Rosenthal; Casey J. Busch; Jeff Porter; John L. Cusack

gauge theirinterest in future collaborations. The survey was conducted between March and June of2014 via USPS mailings.12 After synthesizing the Farmers’ Survey results, theresearchers saw opportunities to work with local farmers to continuously improve theRNEW curriculum.Besides the RNEW program, a Sustainability Concentration (SC) is being considered forthe MBA (Master of Business Administration) program. The SC concentration and theRNEW program have common needs to seek employers’ advice on sustainability as it isthe integration of environmental, social, governance, ethics, and economic issues into theculture, decision-making, value-setting, and operational processes of an organization.13Sustainability allows a corporation to manage a cost

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansoor Nasir, Lawrence Technological University; Eric G Meyer, Lawrence Technological University; Yawen Li, Lawrence Technological University

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Biomedical

4 3 2 1Construct a system or process to meet desired needs within suchrealistic constraints as economic, environmental, social, political, 52% 48%ethical, health and safety, feasibility and sustainability.Demonstrate the ability for self-directed learning by planning, 78% 22%research and design for the project.Student comments generally indicate that the course structure helped with finding out new ideas “Good design of the class. Helps to generate ideas initially. Concept of idea generation explained really well.”The exit interviews respondents have also “made numerous positive references to

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Palomo P.E., California State Polytechnic University, Pomona; Jeffrey Alan Cole, Pasadena City College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

respondents identified it as part of thecurriculum). This can be attributed to the emphasis of preparing community college students totransfer to 4-year colleges instead of preparing them for graduate school. Ethics and safetytraining were not identified as significant in course content. PCC results indicated that from thefirst term to the second, there was an increase in the number of students that identified most ofthe topics in the list as part of the course content. About 75% of the Cal Poly Pomona studentsidentified safety training, team building dynamics, and guidance to report results as the mostcommon topics in the course content. Ethics, seminars, visiting scientists, and graduateapplications were not identified as significant aspects of the

Conference Session

Examining "Big" Data

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Issam Wajih Damaj, American University of Kuwait; Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gabriela De Mattos Veroneze, North Carolina A&T SU; Zhichao Li, North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University; Pedro Augusto Pinto Caldeira

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

., Sauter, R., Bahaj, A. S., James, P. A. B., Myers, L. E., & Wing, R. (2006). Unlocking the Power House:Policy and system change for domestic micro-generation in the UK.Diakaki, C., Grigoroudis, E., & Kolokotsa, D. (2008). Towards a multi-objective optimization approach forimproving energy efficiency in buildings. Energy and Buildings, 40(9), 1747-1754.Mitchell, R. M. The Global Energy Challenge, a 21st Century Students Guide to Ethical Energy Usage.Bull, S. R. (2001). Renewable energy today and tomorrow. Proceedings of the IEEE, 89(8), 1216-1226.Martinot, E., Chaurey, A., Lew, D., Moreira, J. R., & Wamukonya, N. (2002). Renewable energy markets indeveloping countries*. Annual Review of Energy and the Environment, 27(1), 309-348

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Research & Evaluation on K-12 Teachers and Teaching.

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Birgit Fahrman, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Per G. Norström, KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(Tekniklyftet), a school development program hosted by the House of Science. 1The interviews were semi-structured in nature, and approximately followed a questionnaire(Appendix 1) with follow-up questions for clarification. The interviews were conducted at theparticipating teachers’ respective workplaces. They lasted between 35 and 50 minutes andtook place in October and November 2014. The respondents did not receive the questions inadvance. The interviews were recorded live and were later transcribed by the authors. Theanalyze process including multiple readings of transcripts in search for themes and patterns inthe respondents’ statements.The study follows the ethical rules imposed by the Swedish Ethical Review Act. 30ResultThe interviews were

Conference Session

Innovation in Engineering Leadership Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Gary Allen Gilot P.E., University of Notre Dame

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

has been successful in developing teamwork,communication, project management, ethics, multidisciplinary understanding, and other integralskills in students by providing educational opportunities that include sustained relationships withcommunity partners, inter-disciplinary teams, access to content experts and faculty advisors, andcourse credits.[9] Further, EPICS students met many of the ABET Engineering Criteria (EC)2000 learning outcomes.[10] Similarly, other groups, such as EFELTS (Tufts) and EngineersWithout Borders chapters (EWB, multiple universities) have made significant strides to startcommunity engaged engineering experiences at their campuses to encourage students to learn bydoing and solving real community needs.By implementing

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Prins, United States Military Academy; Bryndol A. Sones, United States Military Academy; Daniel Schlich , U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Nuclear and Radiological

onnuclear engineering applications. The exercises provide cadets an opportunity delve into nuclearengineering applications and the surrounding military, social, political, economic, ethical, andenvironmental considerations.The nuclear engineering (NE) faculty recognized that further application of radiation detectors inan operational environment was needed beyond the normal pristine laboratory experience whereconditions are optimal for radiation detection and technology employment. The nuclearengineering program at West Point is able to take advantage of the training grounds located on Page 26.225.2the military reservation normally used for summer

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Lisa Benson, Clemson University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and NCIIA. Dr. Sacre’s current research focuses on three distinct but highly correlated areas – innovative design and entrepreneurship, engineering modeling, and global preparedness in engineering. She is currently associate editor for the AEE Journal.Dr. Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Distinguished Service Professor of industrial engineering at the Swanson School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering education 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

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Ochia P.E., Temple University

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Biomedical

choose a pathway of interest for further study during their undergraduate career. o Fink’s Taxonomy: Caring, Human dimension II. Analyze current real world problems related to bioengineering by assessing resources available and brainstorming possible solutions to these problems. o Fink’s Taxonomy: Application, Integration, Learning how to learnThese significant learning course goals are closely tied to the ABET student outcomes assignedto this course: Page 26.1757.4 F) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility G) An ability to communicate

Conference Session

Design and Research in BME

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Kristen O'Halloran Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University; Trevor R. Cardinal, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

during the internship, write a finalreport on their capstone project, and deliver a final poster presentation of their capstone project.Rubrics are provided for the students so they understand the expectations for each deliverable.Upon completion of the program, students will be able to 1. Demonstrate broad technical skills 2. Think critically & solve problems 3. Discuss current research 4. Discuss the history, theory, & ethics of stem cell investigation 5. Present and communicate effectively 6. Network with professionals in the fieldInternship MatchingThe centerpiece of this program is the 9-month internship that our students embark on. As such,we worked to develop a formal procedure to facilitate the pairing process to

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Innovative Course Offerings

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David R Mikesell, Ohio Northern University; Tailian Chen, Gonzaga University; Jianfeng Ma, Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering, Saint Louis University; Ahad Ali, Lawrence Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

doing this, including the Ecodesign Strategy Wheel5 and LifeCycle Assessment.6The second category of instructional goals was to use the exercise to develop students’entrepreneurial skills and increase their awareness of the importance of these skills. Fivebehaviors were specifically targeted which support the KEEN Student Outcomes:7  Apply critical and creative thinking to ambiguous problems  Construct and effectively communicate a customer-appropriate value proposition  Effectively collaborate in a team setting  Persist through and learn from failure  Discern and pursue ethical practicesThe full set of KEEN Student Outcomes may be found in the appendix.The topic of sustainability provides excellent opportunities to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Louise Antaya Dancz, Arizona State University; Kevin J. Ketchman, University of Pittsburgh; Rebekah Burke P.E., Arizona State University; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh; Elizabeth A Adams, Chandler-Gilbert Community College; brad allenby, Arizona State University; Mikhail Chester, Arizona State University; Vikas Khanna, University of Pittsburgh; Kristen Parrish, Arizona State University; Thomas P Seager, Arizona State University; Amy E. Landis, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

improvements. water emissions. Tragedy of the Students play out Harden’s Tragedy of the One of our collaborations has developed a Commons Commons using gold fish. Students series of ethics games; one of which is a more discuss ethics of sustainability. Note, this complex version of the simple gold fish is a common exercise available in many module. versions. Page 26.8.4Summary of Critical CollaborationsThe collaborations that enabled a successful first two years of this program aresummarized in Figure 1. Drs. Parrish and Bilec

Conference Session

Nuclear and Radiological Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bryndol A. Sones, United States Military Academy

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Nuclear and Radiological

Outcomes.Cadets possess: a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. an ability to communicate effectively h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay A. Weitzen, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Md Mamunur Rashid, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Stephen Johnston, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; David J. Willis, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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First-Year Programs

week. Each of the Page 26.65.24 lecture sections, with approximately 150-200 students each, was subdivided into laboratorysections run by a Teaching Assistant (TA) with a maximum of 19 students per lab section. Thelectures were a mix of topics ranging from how to get around campus, student clubs andactivities, time management, general engineering design concepts, engineering ethics,engineering economics, and talks from industry and faculty. Laboratory work consisted ofseveral team-based design projects generally using low cost elements such as Popsicle sticks orsoup cans and tried to teach general engineering design principles. Two full-time

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-on Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel A Brennan P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

this design project. 0.00 4.76 4.76 66.67 23.81My ability to formulate creative solutions to open-ended problems was enhanced 0.00 0.00 0.00 71.43 28.57by working on the project.The design project encouraged me to be innovative. 0.00 0.00 9.52 42.86 47.62The design project inspired me to deliver a quality design for the community. 0.00 0.00 4.76 61.90 33.33Working with a team on the design project enhanced my leadership skills. 0.00 0.00 19.05 61.90 19.05I became more aware of ethical issues encountered around the world while 0.00 4.76 9.52

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First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liya Ni, California Baptist University; Helen Yoonhee Jung P.E., California Baptist University; Ziliang Zhou, California Baptist University

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First-Year Programs

Work Experience California Baptist University July 2011-Present: Civil Engineering Department Chair July 2010-June 2011: Civil Engineering Interim Department Chair August 2009-Present Assistant Pro- fessor of Civil Engineering Topics taught: Chemistry, Statistics, Statics, Mathematics, Environmental Engineering, Leadership Cohort, Internship Prep, FE Review, Fluid Mechanics, Water Resources Engi- neering, and Hydrology. University of California, Los Angeles Mar.2008-June2008 Teaching Fellow Engineering Ethics Sept.2007- Mar.2008 Teaching Associate: Engineering Ethics (2 quarters) July 2004-June 2007 Teaching Assistant: Introduction to Water Resources Engineering (2 quarters) Hydrologic Analysis and Design (2

Conference Session

Mobile Devices and Apps

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kefei Wang, Gonzaga University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

collaboration within a team setting.The Java programming session would be brought into the class right after the App Inventor session.Java was used as a general programming language to reinforce the proficiency of programming andproblem solving skills among students. It also played as a transitional programming language forstudent to continue their study in Computer Science.In addition to programming and problem solving skills, the designed modules also include consid-erable contents on teamwork, social responsibility and ethics. Followings are brief descriptions ofdesigned App Inventor modules:Module 1 is based on the ”Hello Purr” project from Wolber’s book 11 with a few extensions. Itworks as a quick start for students to explore the life cycle of

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Katsuyuki Ohsawa, Tottori University ; Masashi Miura, Tottori University ; Ayano Ohsaki, Tottori University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

academic carieer in 2006 as a professor at Tottori University. His current research area is flow and combustion analysis in reciprocating engine, innovations in education and engineering ethics education.. He is also serving as the head of Innovation Center for Engineering Education in joint appointment. Katsuyuki Ohsawa has published over 70 papers including over 40 papers in peer reviewed journals. He received best paper awards from Society of Automotive Engineers in Japan and Japan Gas Turbine Society. He also works as a member of supporting committee in JICA for Pan-Africa University. Prof Ohsawa received Ph D Nagoya University in 1992 and started academic carieer in 2006 as a professor at Tottori University

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hua Li, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

; catalytic reaction engineering for biomass conversion Chemical Eng.Catalysis & catalytic reaction engineering for reducing SO2 emissionsIntegration of photovoltaic thermal systems in residential buildings for energysaving Civil Eng.Application of seawater-source heat pump in hot climate3.2 Research trainingIt includes a formal training on the scientific method, the development of the research questionand research plan, the research methodology, the importance of social and economic aspects ofthe research, and the professional ethics in research. The training is scheduled to be

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabelle Dutil, University of Toronto; Varuna Prakash, University of Toronto; Jun Nogami, University of Toronto; Scott Ramsay, University of Toronto

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Materials

extensiveexperience in focus group facilitation. All aspects of this study received ethics approval throughthe institution’s delegated ethics review process. Two focus groups, of four first-year studentseach, were conducted, each lasting approximately one hour. Students were asked theirimpression of each RLO and encouraged to discuss their opinions of each activity including pros,cons and areas for improvement. Each session was audio recorded.The inclusion criterion was enrollment in MSE101, the introductory materials science andengineering course being taught in the Winter 2014 semester at the University of Toronto.Students were not required to have used the RLO. Students were asked to participate on avoluntary basis only.In addition to the audio recording

Conference Session

Enviromental Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University; Dennis D. Truax PE, BCEE, F.ASCE, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

’: a) ability to use given information and to research for available resources; b) critical thinking and decision-making skills; c) team work and communication skills; d) understanding of environmental engineering and management principles; e) knowledge about engineering professionalism/ethics; f) understanding of engineering design and practice; g) ability to use the computer tools such as Excel and stormwater design tools The SWPPP exercise was: 1. Effective in achieving one or more goals described above (identify and list items

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Schell IV P.E., Montana State University

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Engineering Management

level, three credit, semester long course that introducesengineering students to the foundations of management and organizational theory. Figure 2provides an overview of the course organization. As illustrated in the figure, the course buildson a foundation of management theory. This supports a more complete investigation of the work Page 26.1557.3of managers and theories of motivation and leadership. The topic of ethics is woven throughoutthese materials. Figure 2 - The Relationship Between Core Course TopicsThe course employs a highly inductive teaching approach focused on active learning withalmost all class sessions utilizing

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Anthony Bourne, Wright State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Wright State engineering programs. Moreover, it wasshown that EGR 101 had the greatest effect on the group termed ‘Support Seekers’, composed ofstudents with below median ACT math scores but above median high school GPA’s. The latterindicates greater work ethic and ability to persevere in engineering, while the former mayarguably indicate below median ‘ability’. Thus, the mitigation of ACT math score associatedwith the F04-F06 cohorts was due to the fact that the low ACT math students who enrolled inEGR 101 were predominantly ‘support seekers’, who had the work ethic and perseverancerequired to progress through the remedial math sequence before enrolling in EGR 101. On thecontrary, low ACT math students from the incoming cohorts of Fall 2007

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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New Engineering Educators

attributed to the development of value systems andvery high ethical standards, teaching others to generate knowledge, and the use of creativity anddiverse backgrounds to bring “unique perspective[s]” to research problems. One engineerdescribed the need for diversity in engineering in order to innovate: “The advances come whenyou’re sort of looking at—you’re applying something new to a different area and you’re bringingin people who haven’t looked at it before.” Others refer to the importance of collaborations andcollaborative work in generating advances in technology, especially between different fields (ex.mechanical engineering and psychology to advance mental health technologies), collaborationsbetween university research facilities and industry

Conference Session

Statics Online

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peggy C. Boylan-Ashraf, Stanford University; Sarah L. Billington, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

forces on various devices3 Equilibrium Lab: Longboard -Trucks Apply equilibrium conditions to planar systems4 Free Body Diagrams Working with Physical Samples Draw FBDs based on (Small Group Problem Solving) physical systems5 Trusses Hyatt Ethics Case (Small Group Problem Solving)6 Trusses Lab: Bridge Design In a team, design, analyze, build and test a truss

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla Lopez Del Puerto, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Rodolfo Valdes-Vasquez, Colorado State University; MaryEllen C Nobe, Colorado State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

topics: Use the case to illustrate why a particular failure method is important; examples include the I-35W bridge collapse on road-users in the twin cities metropolitan region [24].  Class discussions: Link technical issues to ethical and professional considerations; example includes the Hyatt Regency Walkway collapse [11].  Group and individual projects: Have students research the cases in depth and report back on them. The most successful case studies are those that inspire students to go out, do their own research, and learn more about their chosen profession [5].Research ApproachThe methodology selected for this study included case studies. Case studies can be used to gaininsight on in-depth

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-faculty and student-student engagement. Every effort was made to ensure thatthe speaker diversity reflected that of the REU students, so that students could envisionthemselves taking the speakers’ paths. Further student-faculty interaction was provided throughweekly faculty research seminars. Each week, one faculty member presented brief vignettes oftheir research interests to the group, enabling students to learn of other imaging related researchbeyond their own projects.In addition to the program-related activities, students participated in several University-wideenrichment events. These activities included a weekly brown-bag seminar series on topics suchas Ethics, GRE preparation, Getting into Graduate School, and Abstract Writing

Conference Session

Design and Assessment of Graduate Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

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Graduate Studies

be around developing a mock project proposal thatwould follow the guidelines of the real directed MS project proposal as were described in thegraduate program handbook in terms of sections, length, citation (IEEE), and format. At the endof the semester, each student would present his/her proposal to the fellow graduate students whowould act as the members of the examining committee. The author would compile theirfeedback, as well as his own observation, and share it with the presenter. A sample of proposalevaluation form is shown in Appendix A.The course contents and activities were designed to help students develop their proposal. Thesemester was divided into three sections, called units: 1) Introduction to research, ethics, humansubject

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Rulifson P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Nathan E Canney PE, Seattle University; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

University. His upcoming dissertation will focus on how student’s connections of social responsibility and engineer- ing change throughout college as well as how engineering service is valued in employment and supported in the workplace.Dr. Nathan E Canney PE, Seattle University Dr. Canney teaches civil engineering at Seattle University. His research focuses on engineering educa- tion, specifically the development of social responsibility in engineering students. Other areas of interest include ethics, service learning, and sustainability education. Dr. Canney received bachelors degrees in Civil Engineering and Mathematics from Seattle University, a masters in Civil Engineering from Stan- ford University with an