Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David McDonald, Lake Superior State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

theOutcomes Assessment and Future Plans for using simulation activities. The discussion is based Page 11.1131.2upon the introduction of simple simulation exercises within an introductory level course inelectro-mechanical energy conversion.Simulation in Energy Conversion EngineeringThe demands of modern engineering have created a need for a design process that emphasizessimulation and model validation. This approach provides a corresponding reduction in timelyprototype development and testing. The use of an integrated environment for simulation andmodel validation simplifies the design process, thus reducing time and costs. As a specificexample

Conference Session

Ethics Integration in the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Jennifer Mullin, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

been explored to handle debris? c. What factors should be considered to determine order of debris removal? Whose (government, businesses, residences, etc.) debris should be removed first, second, third, etc. and why? 4. Contamination Issues a. Discuss types of contaminants (i.e., animal/human waste, fuel, etc.) and concerns with each type b. Describe current plans to deal with contamination and possible long term effects c. Should residences and buildings be constructed in areas where contamination may exist? 5. Rebuilding New Orleans a. Describe types of local industries in New Orleans and their relative importance on a national

Conference Session

Examining the Synergy between Eng'g Mgmt & Sys Eng

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Vinarcik, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

theirperspectives on technology and complex system development. This paper has summarized ten ofthe specific case studies which the authors use with a brief discussion of how each one relates tospecific topics and learning objectives of the courses. This case-based approach has beenapplied to separate, semester long courses in Systems Architecture and Systems Engineering aswell as a condensed version of those two courses into a single semester course entitled SystemsArchitecture and Systems Engineering.Future WorkThe authors are continually looking for additional topics around which to develop case studiesand plan to develop new case studies and updating existing ones on a regular basis. In addition,the authors plan to further strengthen the connections

Conference Session

Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Pasek, University of Windsor

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Manufacturing

planned in the design scheme in order to direct visitor attention and interest to theexhibit kiosk, which can be seen as the first step of facilitating knowledge acquisition.In addition, the “notebook” and the “coffee mug with pens” recall the products that come intoexistence as a result of engineering design and manufacturing processes, which is conveyed inthe Design Game. This also provides a necessary connection in children’s mind betweenconsumer products and processes that bring these products into existence. It has been suggestedthat this design extends the straightforward appearance of an interactive exhibit accessible byonly a computer screen and a mouse on a table. The screen is embedded into the “coffee mug,”and the game can be played

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Elliot Douglas, University of Florida; Olivia Graeve, University of Nevada-Reno (Eng)

Tagged Divisions

Materials

.12Assessment Plans Page 11.1040.11To date only qualitative assessment of the modules have been carried out. Written feedback onstudent evaluations have indicated that, in general, most students enjoy learning about thetechnologies and working on the projects. Students also recognize and appreciate the fact thatthe fundamental material is repeated in the modules helping them see it from differentperspectives and understand it at a deeper level. Negative comments indicate some students arebothered by not following the textbook order and having to learn extra material outside of thetext. Extensive quantitative assessment is planned for the 2006-2007

Conference Session

On Pedagogy of Lab Courses and Their Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Bob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-2393: CBT TEACHING TOOLBOX: A MECHANISM FORCOLLABORATIVE DEVELOPMENT OF INTERACTIVE COMPUTER ANDWEB-BASED TRAININGStephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan AmericanArturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan AmericanBob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American Page 11.313.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 "CBT" Teaching Toolbox: A Mechanism for Collaborative Development of Interactive Computer and Web-Based TrainingAbstractThe "CBT" teaching toolbox is a dynamic forum for the planning, development, anddissemination of interactive computer and web based training. The toolbox web site serves as aresource of

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech; Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

programs. Programs can often show thatstudents gain experience and have opportunities to improve their professional skills throughoutthe curriculum, particularly skills such as teamwork and communication, but faculty generallystruggle with documenting student achievement. The expectations give faculty a framework fordocumenting student learning related to these skills. Using three levels, moreover, provides amechanism for assessing current performance and planning for continual improvement byenabling programs to move beyond a yes/no response to the ABET criteria and insteadproductively identify the degree to which students meet expectations.Moreover, from a student development standpoint, part of the goal of the portfolio, as describedelsewhere,4

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Matt Eliot, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington; Emma Rose, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and some suggestions on textbooks, but Dr. Nguyen still has to determine how to plan the day to day lessons to teach. He wants to make sure that the classes he teaches are effective for the students, but also since several of his colleagues will visit the class this first quarter, he wants to make a good impression on them too. Dr. Doris Johnson teaches a required engineering course with over 100 students. She has taught the class a number of times before but this time has noticed that her students don’t seem to be paying attention. During the lectures, they talk amongst themselves, a few fall asleep, and as the semester progresses, she notices that attendance is slipping. Dr. Johnson knows that

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

LaRuth McAfee, State University of New York-Stony Brook; David Ferguson, State University of New York-Stony Brook; LaRuth McAfee, State University of New York-Stony Brook

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

diversity. As mentioned in theIntroduction, the outcomes of these studies will include a set of educational best practices andimproved policy recommendations for doctoral students in STEM disciplines. While suchinformation will be targeted at minority students, it is expected that many recommendations willimprove the graduate school experience for all students.An online survey of STEM doctoral students at four universities is being planned and will soonbe implemented. This survey will cover the graduate school application/decision process, thetransition to graduate school, academic and social experiences during graduate school, and thecareer decision and transition process. Invited survey participants will include minority and non

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

account numbers. Methods plan – creating Create a Objects books and BookInventory customers of class and/or their choice AccountInventory class.Credit Card Create a class to represent Classes Each student Add error-** a credit card for a credit Instance produces a detection to credit card company Variables different test card numbers

Conference Session

Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Oklahoma State University; Christine Co, Oklahoma State University; Bear Turner, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-262: COMMUNICATION AS A PROXY MEASURE FOR STUDENT"DESIGN ABILITY" IN CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSESAlan Cheville, Oklahoma State UniversityChristine Co, Oklahoma State University Christine Co is a fifth year senior in the Electrical and Computer program at Oklahoma State University who is receiving her BSEE in December, 2006. In 2007 she plans to fulfill her lifelong interest by attending medical school to become an opthamologist where she can combine her medical training with her undergraduate engineering degree. Christine would like to thank the National Science Foundation for supporting a summer REU fellowship in engineering education.Bear Turner, Oklahoma State University Darren

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators: Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dean Kim, Bradley University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

experience has been with juniors, seniors, and graduate students, the author enjoysasking students periodically about their future plans as well. One regular mentoring opportunitywhich the author schedules each semester is an informational session about graduate school(engineering, business, etc.). The purpose of this informational session is to provide students theopportunity to hear from engineering professors about their graduate school experiences and toask questions.LecturesFor engineering courses and for university courses in general, the lecture still is the primarymethod of instruction. This section contains the author’s thoughts and observations regardinglecture preparation and effective use of the lecture period.As discussed previously

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

equipment. These laboratories include the use of particle generationtechnology such as spray dryers and atomizers as well as particle analysis technologies includingan in-line particle sizing device for particles suspended in a gas flow and a particle sizing devicefor those suspended in a liquid. Additional experiments involve generation of nanoparticles fromgas-to-particle conversion and the measurement of their loss rates due to coagulation and surfacedeposition. Further experiments that are planned include the use of diffusion separators,electrostatic devices, filters, and sieves for particle separation. This equipment can be used inseveral ways for students to perform numerous experiments. One of the planned objectives willbe for a final course

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kam Jugdev, Athabasca University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

is very important for tenure and promotion purposes. d) The dean has an essential role in ensuring that new faculty members are socialized into the department and have a reduced teaching and service load (at first) so that they can develop solid and successful research agendas. The dean also assists new faculty members develop reasonable annual work plans. In the efforts to gain their bearings in new positions, new engineering faculty members feel daunted in achieving a work-life balance and inevitably, the scale tips in favor of work. As I address each topic, I examine the importance of the topic and suggest some guidelines for consideration. I also recommend some useful academic resources for new faculty. In

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Edgardo Torres-Caballero, Hewlett Packard; Francisco Andrade, Hewlett-Packard México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Tagged Divisions

International

continues to study the pharmaceutical e-marketing space.Edgardo Torres-Caballero, Hewlett Packard Edgardo Torres-Caballero. Joined HP in June 2004 as a Business Planning Manager for the Ink Supplies Business, Americas Hub. Since July 2005, Torres-Caballero has been working as Government Affairs Manager / Public Sector Advocacy business alignment for Latin America and Caribbean, where he supports HP’s business units in this region and is responsible for advancing HP’s interests on public policy issues, access to markets, access to technology and advocacy efforts before government entities. Edgardo is a former deputy secretary of Economic Development and Commerce of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico. He

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Tatevik Christensen; Fernando S Fonseca, Brigham Young University; A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

project is less than $1,000.While most accredited universities have adopted capstone courses in their CE departments fewhave published details about their programs. One reason may be that many of these programsare relatively new and still evolving. About 50% of CE departments have capstone programsthat are less than 5 years old and only about 10% have programs older than 15 years.The capstone program at the University of Utah [9] has been evolving over the past 14 years. Thecourse is based upon a proposed infrastructure project and the students manage the entire processincluding developing a preliminary engineering study as well as gathering county, city and statebudget information that will be used for planning purposes. The students are divided

Conference Session

Interactive Approaches to Teaching Materials Fundamentals

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Materials

discounts. Crash-resistance, the abilityto produce high-resolution diagrams, formatting control of equations, and final pdf file size werethe main criteria. Page 23.673.4Apache Open Office met the needs best, and had the least significant disadvantages. Graphics areoutstanding, equations are easier to create with vertical lines separating unit conversions, and thesoftware is less prone to crashing than MS Word.The next step in planning the book was to select a common set of symbols. All Strengthtextbooks use E for Young's modulus, but there is less agreement between textbook authors forquantities such as normal stress, shear stress, radius

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

the presenting students. The poster presentationsessions are managed and organized at the level of national and international conferences.The newly developed track provides three modules of research-based courses in three years, inaddition to the team-based capstone design project that students must pursue during their senioryear. Details on these two components are given below.Senior Capstone Design Project: In this course, all ECE and ME students are required to performa two-semester project that incorporate design components from various courses throughout thecurricula. This course assists students with design methodology, the consideration of alternativesolutions, and project planning in engineering design. Oral presentation and report

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Michael C Smith, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

, utilizing an online system called Piazza, and • Video-capture of lectures covering several of the core topics, thereby allowing the instructors to spend class time on more engaging ways of helping students learn new topics (i.e., flipping the classroom)The assessment plan for this project is multidimensional and focuses on the effectiveness of theblended approaches in promoting quick formative feedback, active learning approaches, andcollaborative learning … all in an effort to improve student learning. To this end, evaluation willinclude an end-of-course survey aimed at collecting student perceptions of the different blendedapproaches, surveys of students related to self-efficacy and their perceptions of the feedbackreceived on

Conference Session

Materials Science Education for the Future

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lindsay M. Corneal, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

survey was used to assess the confidence of the students in their ability to meetthe course objectives. These assessments will allow for adjustment of future lesson plans,homework assignments, and projects.This paper presents an overview of the course, lessons learned, and the feedback obtained fromthe pilot offering. The plans for further modifications and improvements based on the evaluationof the pilot offering are discussed.IntroductionAs battery manufacturing increases in the United States, there will be an increase in demand foremployees with the skills and training necessary to work in this industry. To meet this demand,colleges and universities will need to update existing curricula with alternative energy conceptsand skills, as well as

Conference Session

Grasping the "Concept"

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sayara Saliyeva, Nazarbayev University; Dinara McLaughlin; Moulay Rachid Babaa, Nazarbayev University; Hella Tokos, Nazarbayev University; Stefaan Jan Rogier Simons, University College London; Sarim Naji Al Zubaidy, Nazarbayev University; Joseph A. Menicucci Jr., Nazarbayev University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

integrated into Engineering Systems Laboratory, a ten-laboratory course that will be taken by all engineering students in the second semester of theirsecond year in the School of Engineering at Nazarbayev University. The aim of this course wasto teach students how to analyze experimental data and interpret results. At the successfulcompletion of the course, students are expected to be able to:  analyze a problem,  state an experimental objective,  develop and implement an experimental plan,  analyze data for statistical significance,  draw conclusions from experimental data, and  write a technical report.Engineering in Society is an elective course that was first offered in the fall semester of thesecond academic year

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Woolschlager, Saint Louis University, Parks College of Eng.

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the Student’s Choice Professor Award in 2003/2004 and nominated for the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2004/2005. His re- search involves developing computer models environmental processes and systems. Some examples of his funded projects include the optimization of hydraulics and water quality in a large-scale urban drink- ing water system, the optimization of wastewater treatment plants to achieve nutrient reduction, drinking water quality analysis and disinfection chemistry, and regional sustainability issues. Prior to becoming a faculty member, Dr. Woolschlager worked as an engineering consultant in the areas of environmen- tal systems analysis, environmental planning, and water resources

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa Wolsky, WGBH Educational Foundation; Christine Andrews Paulsen, Concord Evaluation Group; Tamecia R. Jones, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, improvedattitudes toward and engagement in math, and increased plans to attend or enroll in college. Intheir evaluation of FIRST (a robotics club), Melchior and colleagues 10 reported that the Page 23.747.4program’s alumni were significantly more likely to attend college and three times as likely tomajor in engineering than compared to a group of students with similar background andachievement in science and math. A similar study was conducted in order to evaluate ProjectLead the Way (PLTW), a non-profit organization that promotes pre-engineering courses inmiddle and high schools. This study found that PLTW graduates were five times more likely toselect

Conference Session

Mechatronics

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Page 23.789.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Integration of Sensors and Low-Cost Microcontrollers into the Undergraduate Mechanical Engineering Design SequenceAbstractIn most undergraduate engineering degree plans the engineering design curricula include classessuch as Introduction to Engineering, Statics, Dynamics, and Mechanics of Solids. They usuallydo not have laboratory components to help students understand concepts through hands-onexperience. This paper presents the development and implementation of an educational low-costdevice/tool that can be set up and used by students in and out of their engineering classes toassist their learning. The goal of this project was

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Cameron M. Ford, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida ; Kim A Small, University of Central Florida College of Engineering and Computer Science

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

,applying knowledge, professional qualities, teamwork, leadership, technology, work culture, andorganization and planning) and attitudinal change toward their current career path (such asdetermining individual strength and weaknesses, professional self-confidence, academicmotivation, understanding the chosen profession, clarifying career plans and options, andachieving career goals). Research studies have shown that having a personal support system isan important aspect of student persistence17, 18, 19, 20 as students struggle to balance work,academic, and social life. Massi et al.21 found that engineering and computer science nativefreshmen and transfer students had similar participation rates for experiential learning activities(co-ops and

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin S. High, Oklahoma State University; Scott D Gelfand, Oklahoma State University, Department of Philosophy; Ronald Steve Harrist Ph.D., Oklahoma State University; Shelia M. Kennison, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

demonstrate why people act unethically. After a discussion of each video, each individualstudent is guided through a two-part exercise. The first part, developing a Personal InventoryReport, helps the student engage in self-reflection in order to determine what sorts of situationsthe student might find ethically challenging. In the second part of the exercise, the studentdevelops a personal plan (Adaptive-Strategies Report) addressing what strategies they might usein order to increase the likelihood that they will act ethically in challenging situations (that is, thesituations arrived at while developing the Personal Inventory Report). Page

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

by step process to manufacture the bracket, along with justifications for the steps. Page 24.49.8 Figure 5: Student Comments and Evaluation of Solutions Proposed by Other GroupsKnowledge Gains AssessmentFairly early on during our assessment plan and instrument preparation process, we have noticedthat isolating the impact of technology enabled peer-learning across teams from individuallearning and peer-learning within the team would be difficult. In an effort to isolate knowledgegains from these different modes of learning, we have designed a two-tier assessment plan. First(Phase I), we assess the individual learning from the eLecture

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D Carroll P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Shawn N Gieser, University Of Texas At Arlington; David Levine, University of Texas, Arlington

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

.Conclusions and Future PlansThe goals for the revised course were largely achieved. However observations based on theauthors’ experiences from teaching the course in fall 2013 and feedback from students, suggestthat improvements can be made. The following changes are planned for the spring 2014offering of the course. Additional changes will be made for 2014-2015 offerings if deemednecessary from experience gained in the spring. The latest results and plans will be reported atthe conference in June. 1. Articulate more clearly the purpose and scope of the semester-long design project 2. Strengthen sequential circuit design coverage in the lecture and in the laboratory 3. Introduce design using Verilog earlier in the course 4

Conference Session

Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University; Nael Barakat, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

modules. The cooperative education program providesassessment of students learning outcomes on a continuous (every semester), annual basis. Theframework for assessment and assessment plans will be detailed, and example outcomes will beshared to demonstrate how this information is evaluated and used for curricular improvement. Inaddition, employer evaluations during the co-op semesters provide input on student abilitiesrelated to ethical behavior in the workplace.Outcomes of the continuous assessment and improvement of this program over the pilot trial, aswell as full implementation with modifications learned from the pilot trial over two followingclasses of engineering students, are reported and discussed. Results show that students‟perceptions

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences in Electronics and Circuits

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Avik Dayal, Virginia Tech; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; A. A. (Louis) Beex, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

circuits and, later, the circuits that will have a desiredoperation, which was detailed in a design specification. To minimize the time spent on designexperiments, student must not only know the basics that were gained from ‘cookbook’experiments, but also the value of analysis and simulation before circuit construction andmeasurement and how to apply the results from analysis and simulations to debug the circuit.Engineering educators have begun to modify their approach to laboratory instruction to guidestudents as they develop the necessary skills for design. Most open-ended design experimentsfollow the design cycle, integrating steps that allow students to investigate, design, plan, create,and evaluate. However, motivating students to close the