Conference Session

Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; Kimberly Filer, Virginia Tech; Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Jane Prey, Microsoft Research

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

used to input standard mouse-typecommands as well as gesture commands and electronic ink drawings. These combined featureshold the promise of facilitating dynamic and broadly informed faculty presentations while at thesame time allowing students to be more natural in their learning tasks such as note-taking andpeer to peer collaboration.Several software packages are available to support the pedagogical needs of the engineeringclassroom as well as typical engineering group collaborative environments. These packages alsoallow for a highly interactive environment with both teacher-student and student-student bi-directional real-time interactions. This paper describes some faculty experiences using tablet-focused tools such as Classroom Presenter

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Alan Hansen, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

professional and personaldevelopment. A number of prompts were used to guide students to reflect on various aspects oftheir experience, including communication and teamwork, critical cultural incidents, andprogress on their engineering projects.A third component of the learning outcomes assessment of this experience involved the South Page 14.840.5African students. At the end of the program they were asked to write a short paper reflecting onwhat they had learned. Prompts were developed in collaboration with the ILLINOIS and UKZNsupervising professors and the educational specialist. Table 1 summarizes the assessments.Assessment Methods and Purposes

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Eric Scott, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

training for the graders, primarily to go over the provided instructionaldocument and to answer any questions they had about the process.Environmental BenefitAs was previously mentioned, approximately 1,400 students submitted their homeworkassignments electronically, instead of in a paper format, each weekfor 14 weeks.Assignmentsvaried in length ranging from a single-page submission up to about ten pages. The number ofpages used is dependent on many factors including the size of each student’s writing and theirverbosity, but it is estimated that on average students submitted about 5 pages for eachhomework assignment. By simple multiplication it can be determined that the paper savings by

Conference Session

Outcomes of Cooperative Education Assignments

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Johrendt, University of Windsor; Schantal Hector, University of Windsor; Michelle Watters, AUTO21; Derek Northwood, University of Windsor; Geri Salinitri, University of Windsor; Arunita Jaekel, University of Windsor; Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

research interests are in the areas of optical network design and wireless sensor networks. She is a member of the computer science curriculum committee for the cooperative education committees and a faculty advisor for co-op students. She is also a faculty mentor for female students in under-represented fields. She has published over 50 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences, has served on organizing committees for several well-known international conferences.Karen Benzinger, University of Windsor Ms. Benzinger holds Bachelor of Commerce and Master of Education Degrees. She has implemented student and learning support services for nineteen years and has served as the

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hall, Louisiana Tech University; Stan Cronk, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Patricia Brackin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

systems (A1) 21. apply engineering economics to solve time value of money problems (A1) COMMUNICATION: 22. utilize the specified engineering problem solving approach when completing assignments (A1,A4) 23. properly present technical information in tables and graphs (A4) 24. communicate the results of investigations and projects both orally and in writing (A4) 25. assess potential impacts of selected global and societal forces on our planet and its inhabitants (A5,A6,A7) 26. regularly attend professional society meetings and other student-led functions (A7,A8,A9) 27. work individually and collaboratively to complete course assignments (A4,A8) 28. apply creative problem solving techniques for product design (A3) 29

Conference Session

Engineering Design: Implementation and Evaluation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gül Okudan, Pennsylvania State University; Alexander Yin, Pennsylvania State University; Saraj Gupta, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Lattuca, Pennsylvania State University; Patrick Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

and find an answer, or whatever.”From our conversations with professors and students, the first step in the process is for the teamto understand the client’s demands and write a problem statement. In this step, the facultyadvisor is encouraging the team to carefully analyze the client’s problem in order to understandthe objectives and constraints of the project. A student talking about the problem statementrevision process says: “They [faculty advisors] also emphasize at the very beginning the problem statement revision… It is like one person giving you the project. Are they sort of laying the ground work? Do they already have an idea of what solution they want? Whether or not this is the right idea, you don’t

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative-energy Concepts

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narayanan Komerath, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. Maybe build a few devices from plans without the research and write ups. Just to get a feel for construction and energy balances. • Also provide a survey of contemporary commercial solutions so students can see what is being done. Maybe also reference E. F. Schumacher, Buckminster Fuller, etc. • Able to gain a lot of hands of experience with the course and would like to see more. • Could perhaps investigate a wider range of modern energy concepts to more depth but quite a few were covered extensively in the course.4 Question: Please comment on the balance between class lectures, class discussions, assigned readings, outside readings for assignments, discussions with people outside the class. Should this

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Fairley, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adrianne Prysock, Georgia Institute of Technology; Akibi Archer, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

study. The amount of ‘ums’and ‘ahs’ were counted during the impromptu speech to assist in the improvement ofspeaking delivery and performance techniques. Also, if the student spoke beyond thethree minute time limit they were politely interrupted by the facilitator, this techniquewas utilized to prevent excessive speech content. After the impromptu speech activity,the audience consisting of the student speaker’s peers was asked to provide constructivecomments regarding the quality of the speech. At the completion of the activity, a winnerwas chosen by audience voting with respect to delivery, performance, content, and theuse of visual aids. The speaker with the optimal performance regarding the latter was

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshad Rajabipour, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

determine how life style changes (for example usingpublic transportation) can reduce the user’s environmental impact. This assignment was designto evaluate students’ mastery of the performance objective #1 and to evaluate the ability ofstudents to perform an independent research and write a short report. The submitted reports wereof higher than expected quality reflecting that students have a good understanding of thechallenges caused by global warming and climate change. The homework grades were in therange 90-100 with an average of 94.0. It should be noted, however, that since no beginning-of-the-semester pre-test was administered in this class, it was not possible to determine the extent ofstudents’ familiarity with these subjects prior to start

Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

volunteerism that the nation has not seen since the 1960s. As with most of the discussed trends, this cuts both ways. When focused upon worthy causes and activities, these can benefit a region and its citizens, as well as foster a needed sense of community. They can provide needed assistance to the disadvantaged and hurting. They can be an opportunity to enhance the character and compassion of young people and should be a clearly good thing. However, volunteerism should be fully voluntary, not mandated, coerced, peer-pressured, or indirectly fostered via a systems of carrots and sticks (for example, tax, pay, or other financial incentives

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Recruiting 6. The Art of Recruiting Product Concept 9. The Art of Branding Value Proposition Elevator Pitch 3. The Art of Pitching Elevator Pitch to Faculty Members and Engineers 2 Page Description of Proposal 4. The Art of Writing a Business Plan Introduction to Business Plans Introduction to Business Plans 5. The Art of Bootstrapping Project Proposal 10. The Art of Rainmaking Product Proposal Presentations 11. The Art of Being a MenschIn the first two weeks of class, students

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado, Denver

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

lectures on topics they had time toresearch. To keep up with current events, ask students to give weekly summaries of the news inthe field. The best way to learn is to teach.As you grade exams, identify students who did the problems correctly and, when you return theexams, ask those individuals to put the solutions up on the board. You can catch a few minutesof rest, and students who did well on the exam will have a chance to shine. Some students maydecline due to shyness, but most students will eagerly accept the opportunity. Also, whenstudents see peers up at the board with the solutions, they will likely be convinced that the examwas not unreasonable, they will be less apt to complain, and they may be motivated to improvetheir performance on

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandre Probst, Colorado School of Mines; Aarthi Krishnaswamy, Colorado School of Mines; Vinita Singh, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Cyndi Rader, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

various researchers comparing traditional and multimedia instruction and concluded that, in general, interactive lessons have a positive impact on both students‟ learning and attitudes. Using this prior research as a framework, this article describes an effort to develop culturally relevant software designed to support the scientific learning of students at a secondary school in St. Denis, Uganda, Africa. The secondary education system at St. Denis is based on a traditional, lecture format. Teachers within this system seek to transfer their knowledge to students by writing on the blackboard while their students take scrupulous notes. According to the research previously discussed, this passive method of instruction may place students at

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meyer, Purdue University; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of the trials underway as of this writing), has the highest recurringoverhead of all (“tweaking” each homework assignment, as well as grading and returning it).Does all this “extra work” manifest itself in better student performance and/or students liking thecourse/material better? If it can be demonstrated that such effort does not (or only does somarginally), would faculty and students alike be better served through widespread adoption ofhybrid course formats?Another open question concerns the type of “alternate-style” learners we are attempting to targetin this study. As currently implemented, the “lecture” in both formats (traditional and “virtual”)is targeted for auditory-sequential learners (the same Lecture Workbook format is utilized

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Director of Programs for Academic Support and Enrichment at Texas A&M International University. She received her B.A from Our Lady of the Lake University, her M. A. from Texas A&M College Station, and is A.B.D. in Hispanic Studies from Texas A&M College Station. Ms. Hickey has worked at Texas A&M International University since 1978, in both instructional and administrative capacities directed at improving student support and success. She oversees the First Year Experience Program which includes freshman seminar, mentoring, advising, as well as developmental studies, Writing Center, Testing Center, CASA Tutoring Center, Trio Student Support Services

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

been offered in the program since spring 2007. The averageclass size is 30. The course objectives are to introduce the students to both basic and advancedcommands; to create two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) drawings usingAutoCAD software; to create scaled and full-size drawings that adhere to proper conventions forline types, symbols, legends, text lettering and abbreviations, margin settings, and detailing; andto develop effective presentation and writing skills. The challenge is to meet all of the abovementioned objectives within the very limited two 1-¼ hour sessions (two-credit course) per Page 14.179.2week.The ability to

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-136: A COMMON STANDARD FOR ALL: USING ABUSINESS-ORIENTED APPROACH TO CAPSTONE DESIGNJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Juliet

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

type of assessment include self and peer reflections, contracts and portfolios. Competence-based assessment integrates Blooms Taxonomy to include case study analysis and simulations.In this type of activity, students must demonstrate what they “can do” (put into practice) notwhat they know (repeat back). Fundamentally, this educational theory expands assessment fromthe quiz/exam model to the need to analyze transferable skills such as the ability to work in ateam, search for information, analyze data and communicate effectively on a variety of levels.Benefits to both the students and the institutionOne of the greatest frustrations reported by faculty is student surprise at the receipt of a grade.Reality for some students does not include

Collection

2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Neville Jacobs

that of their peers. The final results, as well as photos ofall participants, are posted on our web site, www.robotchallenge.com.THE CHALLENGE The design of the robot is purposelymarginal, so that not only is it difficult to buildperfectly (see Figure 3), but each robot is almostcertain to encounter problems that will createtroubleshooting opportunities similar to those anengineer will encounter. The judges grade howteams cope with these problems, especially whenthe team is under stress as it participates in theTrack (or Demonstration phase) event. It should be noted that the Robot Challengeis not a simulation of an Engineering project. It is anactual project by itself, just smaller in scale, andmanageable at a school

Collection

2009 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Neville Jacobs

that of their peers. The final results, as well as photos ofall participants, are posted on our web site, www.robotchallenge.com.THE CHALLENGE The design of the robot is purposelymarginal, so that not only is it difficult to buildperfectly (see Figure 3), but each robot is almostcertain to encounter problems that will createtroubleshooting opportunities similar to those anengineer will encounter. The judges grade howteams cope with these problems, especially whenthe team is under stress as it participates in theTrack (or Demonstration phase) event. It should be noted that the Robot Challengeis not a simulation of an Engineering project. It is anactual project by itself, just smaller in scale, andmanageable at a school

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.946.4Following three activities were executed for 4th to 5th grades students:1. Simple Machine Activity. The purpose of this activity was to illustrate how machines work.For this group the students had pictures of machines that they cut out and then identified whichgroup the machines belong to by matching the names of the machines with the pictures. Eachstudent created a poster identifying the machine, explaining what the machine does, and why thatjob was important. They had to write a short statement about how it relates to life today.2. Candy Chromatography. The goal of this project is to use paper chromatography to see whichdyes are used in the coatings of your favorite colored candies. The students were given a set ofmaterials to

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

International

recognized agencies, and• Using the proposed multi-tier model to facilitate assessment of the maturity of the processes of the engineering program, and locating peer institutions at same level.To this end, LACCEI proposed at the 2005 Engineering for the Americas Symposium a fivelevel model, called Engineering Education Capability Maturity Model3, which can be used by anengineering program preparing for accreditation. This model is an extension of the CapabilityMaturity Model (CMM) developed at Carnegie Mellon University, shown in Figure 1. The goalof the CMM is to increase the process capability, i.e., the inherent ability of a process to produceplanned results. Figure 2 shows the structure of Levels 2-5.LACCEI’s Engineering Education Capability

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the development, implementation, and assessment of model-eliciting activities with realistic engineering contexts.Matthew Verleger, Purdue University Matthew Verleger is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering and his M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, both from Purdue University. His research interests are on how students develop mathematical modeling skills through the use of model-eliciting activities and peer review as a pedagogical tool.Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology Judith Zawojewski is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science Education at Illinois

Conference Session

Best Practices in IE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alister McLeod, Purdue University; April Savoy, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

;Felder, Felder, Mauney,Hamrin, & Dietz, 1995)7. Measuring the benefits of teams in a PBL environment is challengingas the instructor is responsible for assessing each student’s performance during the team project.The instructor is also responsible for providing the criteria for which learners will be assessedprior to students being placed in teams. Assessment techniques, such as, peer to peer and selfratings in group settings are known to have little measurement information and poor validity.However, these rating methods can contribute to a learners performance in a team settings (Boud& Feletti, 1998)4.Initially, assessment of work done in IT 214 is done from a purely individualistic standpoint;however, as the semester progresses

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

active learning requires students to take part in “pre- Page 14.930.6planned” learning-related activities, believed to spark and stimulate their learning, while in theclassroom.(17,18) These activities would include: reading, writing, solving problems, answeringquestions, participating in a discussion, etc.; and most important, students must be engaged inthinking tasks while actively involved. It is generally understood that during active learning, lessemphasis is placed on transmission of information and more on developing students’ skills.Additionally, during an active learning cycle, emphasis is placed on students’ exploration oftheir own

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Lottero-Perdue, Towson State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

detrimental to people and the larger environment.Another approach educators can take to encourage children to critically analyze technologycomes from the ‘critical text analysis’ (CTA) and ‘critical literacy’ traditions in literacy (i.e.,reading/writing) education.11 Advocates of CTA assert that it is imperative for individuals of allages to not only decode what they read, comprehend what they read, and consider text use andtheir purpose for reading, but also to ask questions about text positioning, i.e., to ask: ≠ How does this text position me, others, or reality? ≠ Does this text include or ignore my or others’ voice(s)? ≠ In whose interests has this text been written?12For example, elementary children have examined advertisements sent

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Debra Gilbuena is a graduate student in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. She currently has research in the areas of solar cell development through thin film technology, business plan writing and engineering education. Debra has 4 years of experience including positions in semiconductor manufacturing, propellant manufacturing, electronics cooling and sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent and has provided international consulting. Debra was awarded the Teacher's Assistant of the Year Award for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University for her work as a Teacher's Assistant in thermodynamics courses. She has interests in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; James Corkins, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

general strategies have beenimplemented in specific ways in classroom inquiry activities that include: pair discussions18;writing activities and team collaboration19; laboratory experiments, team work and veediagrams20; and computer-aided learning21.While some aspects of conceptual knowledge about characteristics of materials at the atomic-scale are developed in chemistry and physics courses, other important atomic-scale andmicroscale structural features of materials related to macroscale phenomena and properties arenot presented. To understand the conceptual framework and associated mental models thatexplain and predict macroscale properties of materials, new content on atomic-scale andmicroscale structure is introduced in MSE classes. In one

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

-engineering subspecialties can be implemented in order to bestow great additional value to thenewly graduated engineer.Background:A faculty-driven, high-quality biomedical systems engineering concentration was implementedwithin an established and EAC-of-ABET accredited five-year interdisciplinaryelectromechanical engineering program1. Of note is that under EAC rules, the existingelectromechanical engineering program had simultaneously met the accreditation criteria forelectrical engineering and for mechanical engineering. The graduates of this program are trueinterdisciplinary engineers. A graduate of this program is as comfortable in tackling a thermo-fluid problem as he/she is comfortable in designing the electronic hardware and writing thecontrol

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, or an honors thesis) and to participate in the departmental and university- Page 14.685.4wide structured undergraduate research programs is another excellent way to increase thestudents’ sense of ownership of their research. Additional methods common to our laboratoryinclude applying for university-sponsored, undergraduate-specific research grants to defray thecost of the experimental work; being required to write a project report and/or present a poster atthe departmental level at the conclusion of the semester; and applying for departmental, college,university, or even nation-wide paper and presentation opportunities and awards. In