Conference Session

Thermodynamics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

change. Abulencia et al.9 described an inquiry-based exercise in whichstudents were required to develop an instructional video that could teach a concept inthermodynamics using common metaphors, and to watch (and critique) similarly constructedvideos by peers. Prince et al.11 presented results that showed the effectiveness of inquiry-basedactivities in addressing some thermodynamic misconceptions held be engineering students, i.e., Page 23.1280.8heat, energy, temperature and entropy.Field43 described guided inquiry investigations of thermodynamic properties and cycles in asophomore thermodynamics class. Students were required to modify a

Conference Session

FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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First-Year Programs

tosucceed in engineering. Entering engineering GoldShirt students participate in a two-weeksummer bridge program to orient them to the challenges of college, building community amongtheir peers, and developing leadership skills through a wide range of activities. During the initialyear, students learn in small, cohort-based classes in mathematics, introductory physics,chemistry, writing and critical thinking. These students are placed into appropriate mathematicsclasses based on an in-depth review of placement exam results and high school transcripts, withthe intent to ensure they are prepared to enter or have begun the engineering calculus sequence atthe close of their first year. Students who achieve predefined metrics in the first GoldShirt

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl D. Seals, Auburn University; Earl B. Smith, Georgia Southern University

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Computers in Education

other approaches to technology use in the classroom.Many elementary students struggle to read, write and comprehend in the classroom6 and manyprograms have been created to help with basic reading proficiency. Some programs have lookedat solutions of utilizing computers to aid students in improving their reading literacy 5,8. It hasbeen documented that programs need to better take advantage of the hours that students spendplaying video games9. Interactive educational games like video games can encourage students tobe more responsive and are of greater benefit than inactive games10. Students are highly Page 23.531.4interested in learning to design

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan K Donohue, University of Virginia; Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Systems Engineering

its share of controversy. There is no argument that traffic volume on US 29, a main north-south artery, is far beyond capacity; the arguments revolve around proposed solutions, their impacts, and costs. We research the main problem and related issues and perform an analysis similar to the one for the Community Water Plan.Because of the writing-intensive nature of the course, second-year standing became a pre-requisite for the second offering of the course. This change ensured that students would havehad the PVCC English Composition sequence before the class. Students who had not completedthis sequence had some issues completing the case studies, and we wanted to support studentsuccess in this course as well as

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Kenyon M Richardson; Shanna R. Daly, University of Michigan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

wrong— that teaching, yes, is a part of it, but it’s doing me a better service to write a paper instead of revamping my class. So there’s a little less motivation, at least at the junior level, to do it.  … but as it is, you know, if you’re a big shot researcher, you’re important. And if you’re not a big shot researcher, you’re not.Knowledge and Skills of Effective TeachingAccess to information about effective teaching practices  I would appreciate if I could learn more about those tools that are out there, because I don’t think I’m fully informed. So that is, I think, a personal interest.  Understanding, you know, lowering the barrier to personal understanding of what’s the right thing to do

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Robert M Nickel, Bucknell University; Richard J. Kozick, Bucknell University; Sachin Shetty, Tennessee State University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Steven H Chin, Rowan University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

homeworkincludes reading assignments, analytical problems and software based questions.Examples are as follows: 1. Write a 700-1000 word synopsis of the article given below demonstrating your understanding of the article. You do not have to get into mathematical details. The synopsis should show your conceptual understanding. Article [15]: Amin Fazel and Shantanu Chakrabartty, An Overview of Statistical Pattern Techniques for Speaker Verification, IEEE Circuits and Systems Magazine, June 2011. 2. Write a MATLAB program that implements the LBG algorithm with the following inputs and outputs: Input: Training data vectors of any finite dimension, desired codebook size equal to a power of 2

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald R Ulseth, Iron Range Engineering ; Michael Richard Carlson

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Design in Engineering Education

(Outcome K). Each project is involved in design a system, prototype,components or a process to address an engineering problem (Outcome C). The projects aremostly multidisciplinary (occasionally single-discipline) and the students with differentbackgrounds form a team to work on their project (Outcome D).The first phase of each project is to understand, formulate the problem and the second phase is topropose solutions. All IRE students are required to complete these two phases (Outcome E). Abig portion of project deliverables is three to four presentations and final technical report. Aftereach presentation, the students are given feedback from all faculty and peers regarding bothpresentation and technical writing skills. Each section of their final

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

CREATE Renewable Energy Network; • Collaborate and write section of paper for inclusion in a peer-reviewed paper; • Participate in at least two online virtual learning community meetings; and • Provide feedback and formal evaluation information to CREATE on the impact of the Renewable Energy Network on teaching and learning (including student assessment and demographic information). Name: ____________________________________________________________________ Signature: _____________________________________ Date: _______________________Chancellor/President’s Certification: I have reviewed [insert name ________________________'s] application to the CREATE US- Australia Renewable Energy Learning Exchange and Network and fully support

Conference Session

Delivery Methods in Mechanical Engineering Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Mason, Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

activities.The course videos were created using Camtasia Studio30 and a Tablet PC. The videos includedaudio of the instructor explaining the material and a live screen capture of the instructor writingon the tablet. The videos were posted on YouTube (YouTube channel MEGR438) and accessibleto students. To cover the course content there were 45 videos in the 2011 IC offering and 50videos (5 additional) in 2012 IC offering, each between 3 and 12 minutes long. To achieve thislength, videos were edited and shortened to approximately half their original length by removingpauses from the presentation that occurred while writing or when explaining the material. Thisresulted in six hours of video content posted online. Specific videos were not initially

Conference Session

Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cozzens, Utah Educational Network; Jeremy Ray Farner, Weber State University; Thomas James Paskett, Weber State University; Elias V. Perez, Utah State University Eastern; Isabella Borisova, Southern Utah University

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Design in Engineering Education

boards or course newsletters can be used tocelebrate school athletic victories, student achievement and other times to cheer collectively as aclass. The instructor of a flipped classroom needs to respond to student questions bycommunicating clearly and respectfully with them. Community building is further enhancedwhen instructors actively participate in student discussions and regularly reach out to those whoneed additional support, guidance, and encouragement.Instructors should also develop group activities that foster an online community and allowstudents to engage their peers. Setting up small groups of three to five students early in thesemester allows them to assume responsibility for supportive mentoring and for summarizingkey points of a

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Efra Altamirano; lourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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International

Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Direct and Indirect Assessment of Universidad de las Américas Puebla’s Food Engineering Program OutcomesAbstractThe Food Engineering program from Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) is approvedby the Institute of Food Technologists (IFT) and accredited by the Consejo de Acreditación de laEnseñanza de la Ingeniería (CACEI), which is the peer-accrediting agency of the USAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) in Mexico. Graduates ofUDLAP’s Food Engineering program (FE) shall attain thirteen outcomes; eleven of them aresimilar to ABET Criterion 3 (a-k) program outcomes1; as well as specific IFT core competenciesregarding major areas: food chemistry and

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Marie Dowling, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

of content in a relatively short amount of time to meet the demandsof standardized tests. It is our goal with the Interactive Learning and Collaboration Environment(InterLACE ) Project to support teachers and students in this pursuit through Web-based toolsthat elicit and document the aforementioned process of design-based inquiry.BackgroundFocus on Students’ ReasoningTaking the constructivist perspective that students use and develop existing resources toconstruct knowledge with their peers and teachers15,16,20,22 , we posit that any science learningbegins with students’ ideas as the initial building block. Recent reform and research-and-development projects in science and engineering education have emphasized the importance ofscience

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogies 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Harry B Santoso, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

inthe improved group reported a significant improvement in planning, monitoring, and regulatingstrategies. On the other hand, those in the declined group showed a lower awareness of all SRLskills at the end of semester. Furthermore, the findings revealed an improvement in students’conceptual understanding. This article will also discuss the potential implications for electriccircuit concepts instruction.Keywords: Electric circuit concepts, enhanced guided notes (EGN), self-regulated learning(SRL)1. IntroductionA growing body of literature suggests that classroom activity generally does not stimulatestudents to actively engage in learning1, 2. Specifically in engineering education, manyinstructors focus on writing engineering formulas and

Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, University of Arkansas; John DUPE Lee, University of Arkansas; Douglas E. Spearot, University of Arkansas

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New Engineering Educators

) management in a very large class, (2)syllabus content and (3) balancing teaching and research responsibilities. In addition, Prof.Spearot worked with the Department of Mechanical Engineering staff to develop a formalevaluation survey for Mr. John Lee.In preparation for the fall 2012 semester, Prof. Spearot involved Mr. Lee in every decisionrelated to the management of the large course, including writing of the course syllabus, decisionsrelated to the weight provided to each assignment and exams in the course, week-by-weekplanning of course topics and homework problems, and determination of homework and examdates. Prof. Spearot and Mr. Lee developed a strategy to manage homework submission,homework distribution to the graders, and drill session

Conference Session

Ocean and Marine Tech Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.); Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Ocean and Marine

. The capstone senior deign project can be the vehicle to help solvingthese issues.ABET defines Engineering Design as: “The process of devising a system, component, or processto meet the desired needs. It is a decision making process, in which the basic sciences,mathematics, and engineering sciences are applied to convert resources optimally to meet statedobjective. Among the fundamental elements of the design process are: the establishment of theobjectives and criteria, synthesis, analysis, construction, testing and evaluation”6. In our seniordesign classes we have placed this definition at core of electrical engineering senior designcourses. First we focus on the word objectives and criteria and ask the student to write aparagraph stating the

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erick Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Vettrivel Gnaneswaran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Beatriz Murrieta, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro

Tagged Divisions

International

automatic data capture, real world prototypes, and analysis” is led by thePI, Dr. Erick C. Jones who has performed innovative research and received over $3.5 milliondollars in funding from multiple agencies including NASA EPSCOR, Department ofTransportation, and numerous industrial companies. This research has led to 1 industryhandbook, 2 textbooks on RFID, and over 60 published manuscripts. With respect toundergraduate students, over 10 students have been funded for research projects of whom 6continued to graduate school and received a masters or better; 4 students published conferenceand/or peer reviewed papers. Currently, 6 undergraduates work in the RAID labs.4.2.2. Mexican host institution (ITESM)Tecnológico de Monterrey was founded in 1943

Conference Session

Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giovanna Badia, McGill University; April Colosimo, McGill University

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Engineering Libraries

can help to set up expectations for those that are not familiar with the delivery method. The objectives and agenda should be provided in writing, as well as described verbally.11 It is important to mention how the information that will be presented is relevant to participants to keep their attention in the environment, and also to show enthusiasm for the technology.15, 21, 22 Smile and avoid speaking in a monotone.20, 22 A background knowledge probe can be used to learn more about the audience and assess their comfort level with the content and their previous knowledge. This can be done using open discussion questions via the chat option or enabling participants’ microphones, or it can be

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Jeffery S Horsburgh, Utah State University; David E Rosenberg, Utah State University; Daniel P. Ames, Brigham Young University; Laura G Hunter, Utah Education Network; Courtenay Strong, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

management, low-impact de- velopment, green infrastructure design, storm water management, flood risk modeling, vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies for urban water systems, and the water-energy nexus. Steve’s research projects have been funded by National Laboratories, EPA, NSF, DOD, DOE, State Departments of Transportation, and Private Industry. His work has resulted in more than 50 authored or co-authored peer-reviewed publi- cations. Dr. Burian currently is an Associate Director of the Global Change and Sustainability Center and the Co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development at the University of Utah. He is actively involved with several professional societies including ASCE, AWRA, AWWA, WEF, AGU, AMS

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn W Ellis, Smith College; Yanning Yu, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

standard problem-solving procedures, but they must also have passion,adaptability and an eagerness to learn. Successful graduates need to be innovators, effectivecollaborators in interdisciplinary and multicultural environments, excellent communicators,leaders, and lifelong learners1. Based upon research emerging from the learning sciences,Sawyer’s description of a successful college graduate (in any field) has much in common withthe National Science Board (NSB) report. Sawyer writes that to be successful in the knowledgeage, graduates will need to develop a deep and integrated understanding of complex subjects;possess excellent communication skills; be able to participate in demanding discourse inmulticultural environments; possess a capacity for

Conference Session

A Challenge to Engineering Educators

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold R Underwood, Messiah College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

freeindividual use, we select the Corporate option at a monthly premium to accommodate asufficient number of projects and adequate online storage space. Logbook21 instructionsspecify for students to clearly identify personal contact information in case of loss, dividethe composition book into logical sections, and bring to all project related meetings andclass sessions. Besides these basic expectations for its use, the logbook is graded oncontent, organization and neatness. The Adjustment Factor allows a student’s grade to beincreased or decreased based on self, peer and faculty evaluation of that student’s overallcontribution and growth during the semester. Thus, we believe the portfolio approachworks best with other forms of assessment, as indicated

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Audrey Briggs Champagne; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

intervention theory. Psychological Bulletin, 119(2), 254–284.11. Bangert-Drowns, R.L., C.C. Kulik, J.A. Kulik, & M.T. Morgan. (1991). The instruction effect of feedback in test-like events. Review of Educational Research, 61(2), 218–238.12. Kulhavy, R.W., & W.A. Stock. (1989). Feedback in written instruction: The place of response certitude. Educational Psychology Review, 1(4), 279–308.13. Nelson, M.M. & C.D. Schunn. (2009). The nature of feedback: how different types of peer feedback affect writing performance. Instructional Science, 37(4), 375–401.14. Bjorklund, S.A., J.M. Parente, & D. Sathianathan. (2002). Effects of faculty interaction and feedback on gains in student skills. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(2

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Jennifer E LeBeau, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

instructional methods and classroom conditions. Moreover, writing competitivegrant proposals requires assessment of envisioned project impacts to obtain initial funding and toargue for subsequent funding. A major obstacle to each of these assessment challenges islocating the correct instruments for the situation at hand and the outcomes to be measured. Thispaper describes the development of a web-based aid for locating desired instruments while alsogrowing the assessment capacity of engineering educators using an online search tool: theAppraisal System for Superior Engineering Education Evaluation-Instrument Sharing andScholarship (ASSESS).ASSESSThe ASSESS project is a National Science Foundation (NSF) Transforming UndergraduateEducation in STEM (TUES

Conference Session

Perspectives and Approaches to Teaching Simulation and Design-Based Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Lisa G. Bullard, North Carolina State University; Warren D. Seider, University of Pennsylvania; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University

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Chemical Engineering

research interests lie in the areas of educational scholarship, including teaching and advising effectiveness, academic integrity, process design instruction, and the integration of writing, speaking, and computing within the curriculum.Dr. Warren D. Seider, University of Pennsylvania Dr. Warren D. Seider is a professor of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Penn- sylvania. He received a B.S. from the Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Michigan. For many years, he has contributed to the fields of process analysis, simula- tion, design, and control. In process design, he co-authored FLOWTRAN Simulation—An Introduction and Product, and Process Design

Conference Session

Issues in Engineering Technology Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niaz Latif, Purdue University Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Joy L Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech)

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Engineering Technology

South Dakota State University (SDSU); both degrees are in Agricultural Engineering. He holds a B.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Chittagong in Bangladesh. Dr. Latif has authored/co-authored numerous refereed journal articles and peer reviewed conference proceedings articles and has made national and interna- tional conference presentations. His publication record includes articles related to academic program development and assessment of academic programs. Dr. Latif was the Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Technology.Dr. Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech) Mohammad A. Zahraee became Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies at School of Technology in 2010. He holds

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Levelle Burr-Alexander, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard S. Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John D. Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Linda S Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Thomas Michael Tylutki, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

appropriate input/output (I/O) devices and LEGO components; construct a physical model; and write a software program that integrates the NXT brick for the computer-assisted surgery. 3. Illustrate the science, technology, and mathematics principles that are integrated into mock computer-assisted medical procedures and select the appropriate student performance indicators from the state content standards. 4. Apply an engineering design process to research, design, construct, computer program, and communicate robot designs for mock surgical procedures. 5. Prepare one or more lesson plans that integrate mock surgical procedures into the school/district curriculum, and propose instructional strategies or practices such

Conference Session

Project Based Learning In ET Program

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7448Course-Related Undergraduate Projects for DynamicsDr. B. S. Sridhara, Middle Tennessee State University B. S. SRIDHARA Dr. B. S. Sridhara is a professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Middle Tennessee State University. He received his B.S.M.E. and M.S.M.E. degrees from Bangalore University and Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India. He received his M.S.M.E. and Ph. D. degrees from Stevens Institute of Technology, Hoboken, New Jersey, and Auburn University, Alabama. Dr. Sridhara has published several peer-reviewed articles in the areas of Acoustics, Vibration, finite element methods

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Multidisciplinary Instruction

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

modules begin with a 1 – 2 page written overview by the course instructor. This overviewoutlines the key topics, the expected learning outcomes and provides a brief introduction to thesubject matter. Next, each module contains 1 or 2 reading assignments – usually peer reviewedjournal articles, published technical reports or book chapters covering the subject matter of themodule. To ensure that the students read and comprehend the assignment, they are required tosubmit a 1 – 2 page memo summarizing each reading assignment. Next, the modules contain anopen ended assignment, which usually involved exploring a web-based resource on the topic.For example, for the module on Energy Systems Sustainability Metrics the students are asked toexplore the Dow

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amadin Osagiede, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

a two-part initiative where students willhave the opportunity to receive mentoring from an industry-based or academia-based leader oftheir choosing. This way, students may engage proactively with individuals who may or may notbe in their current professional networks. This may then reinforce the knowledge and skillsstudents learn from their mentors and allow students to serve as peer mentors to otherengineering students.The mentoring system is a personal development relationship between students and their chosenmentors and mentees, which involves routine activities and interactions. Students' activities withtheir mentors and mentees are expected to be in-person, or as direct as possible, and will befacilitated by technological means such as

Conference Session

Training and Workforce Needs in the Energy Sector

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston (CoT); Radhakrishna Kotti, University of Houston (CoE); Jesus Arturo Villanueva

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

century, an engineer must havemultiple skills and be able to multi task and produce good quality products. With today’stechnology there is a rise in many cross functional engineering discipline needs. A powerengineer of the future must be a well-rounded engineer who understands broader fundamentalsof cross engineering disciplines and is also has the proficiency to manage projects, write reportsand have good communication skills. The industry is seeking power engineering education tobroaden in a cross function of engineering studies such as networking, control systems andpower electronics in order to transition to the smart grid[13].III.3 What Industry and Workforce is seeking in Power Engineering Education.With the innovation of technology and

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cordelia M Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Dimitrios Peroulis, Purdue University; Greg Lammers, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Electrical and Computer

Page 23.1078.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Sophomore-Level Curriculum Innovation in Electrical and Computer EngineeringAbstractHistorically, the early years within an electrical and computer engineering (ECE) curriculumhave largely focused on electrical circuits. A new sophomore level ECE course and laboratorywhich provides students with a breadth of foundational ECE concepts, frequent opportunities toengage with the instructor and peers in a problem solving learning environment, and bothformative and summative assessment approaches was introduced by Prof. Peroulis and acommittee at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue