Conference Session

Structural Education Applications in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

ABET, the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology. They list a series of harmonized criteria required of anyengineering curriculum, of which one is a list of student outcomes. In an engineeringcontext a project such as the one described here has the potential to contribute to meetingoutcomes: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering; (c)an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realisticconstraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety,manufacturability, and sustainability; (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solveengineering problems (g) an ability to communicate effectively; and (k) an ability to usethe

Conference Session

FPD VII: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-Year Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

5 Intro to Material Science w/ Lab 5 6 MATLAB 15 7 Design Process Overview and Exercise 5 8 Research Skills; Critical Thinking; Engineering Ethics 5 Page 22.1299.2 9 Professional Writing; Documenting Formal Calculations 5 10 Course Design-Build Project 20Visualization-related elements are included in all topics except #6 and are estimated to totalabout one third of total course time. The textbook used for early basic drawing

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial Skills and Mindset I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erik Sander, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

challenges in transitioning to the world ofinnovation champions (entrepreneurs and “intrapreneurs”) such as: An engineering education is typically focused on technical depth rather than breadth in fields such as business practice, accounting and finance, operations management, etc. Additionally, the historical engineering curriculum has not included a substantial component of “soft skills” such as ethics, persuasive communications, written and oral presentations, team building, crisis management, and the other skills necessary to succeed as an entrepreneur, the value of which have been recognized by ABET and other organizations.iv, v An engineering education typically does not provide sufficient opportunity to lead teams

Conference Session

TAC/ABET Related Outcome Based Assessment Methods and Models

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nripendra N. Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan M. Akujuobi, Alabama State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to program educational objectives e. an ability to function effectively on teams f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems g. an ability to communicate effectively h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement”ABET Expectation on Student OutcomesThe so-called “a-k outcomes” as mentioned in the above section relate to the skills, knowledge,and behaviors that students acquire in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Ronald L. Miller, Colorado School of Mines; John L. Falconer P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

Summer School, the Fall AIChE Annual Meeting, and the Summer ASEE Annual meeting. b. Present workshops to faculty and future faculty through department site visits. c. Assess the participant’s perception of the workshops and follow up with faculty to determine the extent of curricular integration of concept questions.Concept InventoriesMost tools and methods to assess engineering student learning focus on either proceduralknowledge (e.g., solving specified classes of problems, designing a process or artifact, usingappropriate engineering tools, oral and written communication) or development of affective andbehavioral characteristics (e.g., teamwork, life-long learning, professional and ethical

Conference Session

Learning Outside the Classroom

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Cherie Geiger, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

15% of students reported participation in aURE; non-URE students were used as a comparison group. The comparison group of non-UREstudents in our survey was not based on a true, experimental research design of randomassignment to groups for obvious ethical and legal reasons. But it does provide a usefulcomparison (albeit with limitations). First, we looked for patterns in the data that would providesome insight into three hypothesized claims (see below) for our YES program. We thencompared our findings with five studies, two of which are described here: a study of 76 risingseniors in eight science disciplines at four liberal arts schools by Seymour et al.1 and a study of1,135 students (primarily in engineering and the sciences) surveyed at 41

Conference Session

Objectives, Assessment, and Methods for Teaching Technological Literacy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Bartholomew; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Ron Terry, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

AC 2011-2385: DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING STEM CURRICULUMWITH THE INTENT OF PROMOTING TECHNOLOGICAL LITERACYScott BartholomewGeoff Wright, Brigham Young UniversityRon Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholar- ship centers on pedagogy, student learning, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education. Page 22.455.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Developing and Assessing STEM Curriculum With the

Conference Session

Emerging Areas: Biotechnology, Microtechnology, and Energy

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Felse, Northwestern University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

then approved for further study based on a written proposal. The termpaper project composed of several parts: (i) Proposal – a brief introduction to the chosen topic,and a persuasive discussion on the urgency and need of the topic supported by data on itsbenefits to cost, healthcare, quality of life, society, etc. Topics were required to be at theinterface of physiology and transport phenomena, (ii) comprehensive survey of literature, (iii)critical analysis of literature information – this was students’ original work comparing, critiquingand interpreting literature information, deriving their own conclusions, identifying deficienciesand proposing improvements, and (iii) analysis of ethical concerns and regulatory issues relatedto the

Conference Session

Female Faculty, Learning, NSF, and ABET Issues at Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (g) an ability to communicate effectively Page 22.99.2 (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Project

Conference Session

Design Communications & Cognition II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Bielenberg, Petroleum Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

abilities of entering engineeringstudents over the course of their studies. Thus, I argue that ABET 3a-k, particularly those relatedto professional skills, are, in fact, a indicators of a specific type of Academic Literacy unique toengineering students who are preparing for an engineering profession, what could be calledEngineering Literacy. They are also, it can be argued, a foundation of the nine attributes of aprofessional engineer described in The Engineer of 2020.[37] These attributes are: stronganalytical skills, practical ingenuity, creativity, communication, mastery of business andmanagement principles, leadership, professionalism, high ethical standards, and life-longlearners.Engineering faculty often work from the assumption that incoming

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

DAVID B. SAINT JOHN; ERIC M. FURJANIC; Richard Doyle; Richard Devon

/modifying Repraps, analysis of currently used designs h. Law/Ethics: Patents, design, and desktop fabrication i. Psychology: Prototyping and cognition With scalable, customizable, hands-on 3d prototyping experiences at relatively lowcost for college or high school classrooms, this type of project provides plentifulopportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration. The merits and flaws of the RPG grading system deserve better analysis than will begiven here, but the inspiration for their use is a presentation by which gives some insightinto how one might approach the use of such a grading system1. When considering whetheror not to use an ‘RPG-like’ point system for class operation it is important to

Collection

2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Harvey Lyons

displayed and have the opportunity – and responsibility – to comment onthe presentations. Thus, the MET Capstone Program provides the sustainable transition fromstudent to professional by employing real-world project requirements within this program. Andthe ethical components that are particularly suited for a specific project are fully described in thestudents’ Final Design Report 4.A significant concluding event that is held each spring at Eastern Michigan University is theUndergraduate Symposium. Here, undergraduate students from all academic departments may benominated to display their exceptional academic work. Student presentations may be presentedin oral or poster format and by single or multiple authors. Recently, a complete energy audit

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2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Robert Marlor

had the opportunity to discuss and establish goals and design ideasfor the upcoming year. The NMU team is fortunate in that most of the team from 2010 returnedfor the 2011 race season, and have been able to build upon their experience. At the beginning ofthe school year the author met individually with each team leader to discuss the role each couldtake on and the details of what would be necessary to fulfill that role. This organization structurehas resulted in much better project management and a more effective use of time. The teampresident has taken on his role with a passion, and he possesses a very effective leadership style.This one factor has made a tremendous difference in the third year.To foster team spirit and to instill an ethic

Collection

2011 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Carlos D. Barreiro; John L. Schmalzel

beendelivered at the end of the spring semester. These table-top exercises will provide theopportunity to revise, update and shape the EAP draft according to the necessities of the state.The alpha version of the ESRS will have been completed; further work during the summer willextend the functional capabilities of the tool and begin the process of porting the software from aweb-based application to a tablet-based platform.Lessons LearnedThe type of project described in this paper clearly provides students with the opportunity todevelop the ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams and to improve theircommunication skills, both oral and written. Students also learn about professionalism, problemsolving, safety and ethics and most important

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kanti Prasad

the students are before even they graduate and they become productive rightfrom the first day on their job.In 1996 we were cited a weakness in our Capstone Project that we are not integrating socialaspect, economic impact, environmental consideration, and ethical considerations. Although thedesign was robust in most of the Capstone Projects but these four aspects were lacking. Afterconsulting the ABET reviewer who agreed in advance that if these four issues were addressed bythe industrial personnel, the weakness may be taken care of. It is because of this reason that welaunched a course 16.400 Engineering Topics which is being offered under my supervision bythe industrial giants of our region, where all these 4 aspects are being addressed

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Kenneth Edward Dudeck; Wieslaw Grebski

careers infor-profit or nonprofit organizations, or to further their education in graduate school.The educational objectives of the General Engineering program are to produce graduates who,during the first few years of professional practice will:  Be employed by industry or government in the fields, such as, design, research and development, experimentation and testing, manufacturing, and technical sales.  Assume an increasing level of responsibility and leadership within their respective organizations.  Communicate effectively and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary and multicultural work environments.  Recognize and understand global, environmental, social, and ethical contexts of their work

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Globalization in BME

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judy L. Cezeaux, Western New England College; Michael J. Rust, Western New England College; Robert Gettens, Western New England College; Richard D. Beach, Western New England College; Jason A Criscuolo, Western New England College

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

field of biomedical engineering and typical career paths for BME students on Monday.Other lectures included training on laboratory safety related to biological, chemical, and physicalhazards as well as an introduction to the laboratory experiences. Finally, a local surgeon thatworks with the BME faculty on design of breast surgery devices gave a lecture on hisexperiences in the medical field. Evening activities included a scavenger hunt, design of balloonpowered vehicles, and the viewing of the movie “The Island” with a subsequent discussion ofmedical ethics and human cloning. The program culminated with an awards dinner and gamenight in the campus center. A brief schedule of the program is shown in Table 1.Laboratory experiencesThe overarching

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Laboratories II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Mativo, University of Georgia; Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

solve the problem at hand?These questions have been raised by different generations. In his treatise on Ethics, Aristotleconcluded “activity in a certain thing gives a man that character … dispositions are attainedthrough actually doing things (250 BC)1.” In other words, students gain such skills through thepractice of doing things. The authors investigated how unstructured “open” exercises (a uniqueapproach to learning using unstructured, multidisciplinary assignments) helped students cementtheir knowledge of concepts in Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer. AThermo-fluids laboratory course required for Senior and Junior Aerospace and MechanicalEngineering students was selected for this study. Students were asked to provide their

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn A. Vallas, University of Virginia; Juliet J. Trail, University of Virginia, Center for Diversity in Engineering

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-agedstudents, “Nanotechnology and Society,” building upon a course taken by the RET participantsduring their summer experience, The Ethical Dimensions of Nanotechnology.8 The Prezipresentation is available on-line for use by other elementary teachers.Exemplary 2010 RET Teaching Kits & Modules for Secondary InstructionIn this section we will highlight one example of an innovative teaching module for middle school Page 22.1251.5and one for high school. RET participant 9 (from Table 1) is a teacher of physical science foreighth grade, and worked in the UVA Center of Applied Biomechanics (CAB) of the Departmentof Mechanical and Aerospace

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Nur Ozge Ozaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Angela Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Phil Weilerstein, VentureWell

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

Associate Dean for Academics and Professor of Industrial Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience with an emphasis on assessment of design and problem solving, and the study of the ethical behavior of engineers and engineering managers. A former senior editor of the Journal of Engineering Education, Dr. Shuman is the founding editor of Advances in Engineering Education. He has published widely in the engineering education literature, and is co-author of Engineering Ethics: Balancing Cost, Schedule and Risk - Lessons Learned from the Space Shuttle (Cambridge University Press). He received his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in Operations

Conference Session

To Boldly Go... Engineering Librarians Explore New Connections with Users

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qing Li, IEEE

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

barriers to successful implementation of a liaison effort are related to personalities andeducational backgrounds of Chinese librarians. Zeng [8] summarizes the qualities required to bea liaison librarian as information literacy skills, solid background in one or more disciplines,marketing and public relations skills, ethics and life-time learning capabilities. Many Chineselibrarians chose this job because they expected to mainly handle books instead of people. Astheir personalities generally tend to be quiet, outreach- as a main requirement for a liaisonlibrarian- can be very challenging. Educational background is another issue in China. Differentfrom the United States, China offers Library and Information Science (LIS) degrees at

Conference Session

Architechtural Engineering Eduction: Emergent Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

ethics study(including preparation of a code of ethics by students), and preparation of a complete project reportthat contains all design drawings and calculations. This course also involve leadership and oral andwriting components as part of their learning objectives.The student performance in courses involving laboratory also includes evaluation of laboratory reportsrequired from students. Grading of laboratory reports is rigorous and involves evaluation of technicalcontents, clarity and coherence of presented materials, and writing skills.Most of the architectural engineering senior level courses also involve projects. In addition to homeworkproblems, exams, etc. the student evaluation in these courses is also achieved through review of

Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caroline R. Noyes, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jonathan Gordon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joe Ludlum, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

grades received for the firstattempt at a given course (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0), with Withdrawals treated asmissing data. Page 22.1428.6Table 2. ABET Program Outcomes Criteria ABET CriteriaHard Skills3a: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering3b: an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data3c: an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability3e: an

Conference Session

Techniques to Enhance Environmental Engineering Courses

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Luster-Teasley, North Carolina A&T State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

not sure unknowledgeable unknowledgeable 1. Name, describe or use environmental engineering definitions and definitions for 58.33% 41.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% sustainability 2. Name, describe or use environmental engineering 58.33% 41.67% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% concepts 3. Name, describe or use environmental nomenclature for 25.00% 41.67% 33.33% 0.00% 0.00% calculations 4. Ability to identify, formulate, and solve environmental mass 75.00% 25.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00% balances 5. Understanding professional and ethical responsibility in 75.00

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Notre Dame; Jessica A Kuczenski, Century College; Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

have complete confidence in my ability to solve engineering problems.I have complete confidence in my knowledge and application of ethical standards in engineering.I have complete confidence in my ability to communicate effectively.I have complete confidence in my ability to put engineering problems in a broader societal Page 22.549.16context.I have complete confidence in my ability to continue learning technical concepts outside theclassroom.I have complete confidence in my awareness and understanding of contemporary issues and howthey affect my career.I have complete confidence in my ability to use techniques, skills, and tools related

Conference Session

FPD XI: Assessing First-Year Programs, Experiences, and Communities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

professional issues, including teamwork, ethics, communication, and leadership. Specificcourse-related topics, such as spatial analysis or localized topics within a field, also emerged insmall numbers (though some of these issues were themselves tied to students’ success insubsequent courses). A small number of studies focused on comparing teaching approaches toidentify approaches that lead to higher learning gains.Methods: How are we conducting assessments?With respect to the methods used to conduct assessment, surveys dominated the literaturereviewed, with more than half of the papers reporting survey data. Most surveys addressed issuesrelated to student satisfaction and attitude, though many also included self-reported learninggains. In addition

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Vasko, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter F. Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

aspirations.In developing what is currently known as Engineering Criteria 2000, ABET reaffirmed a set of"hard" engineering skills, while introducing a second, equally important, set of six "professional"skills. These latter skills include communication, teamwork, and understanding ethics andprofessionalism, which are designated as process skills; and engineering within a global andsocietal context, lifelong learning, and knowledge of contemporary issues, which are designatedas awareness skills3. While it is traditionally easy to measure and evaluate hard skills throughmathematics, science, technology, and engineering courses, assessment of soft-skills poses somechallenges to engineering educators. In this paper, we present our experience in

Conference Session

Communication: From Pecha Kucha to Bullets

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Simões de Carvalho P.E., ISEL, Lisbon, Portugal; Christy Moore, University of Texas, Austin

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

engineering education.Christy Moore, University of Texas, Austin Christy Moore is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin where she has taught in Engineering Communication since 1993. Ms. Moore’s current research is focused on ways of expanding the undergraduate engineering curriculum to better incorporate study of communication skills, global responsibility, and engineering ethics. Since 2004, Ms. Moore has developed curriculum for and taught a First-year Seminar that addresses the impact of technology on society and the environment. Page 22.332.1

Conference Session

IE Technical Session I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizabeth T. Schlemer, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

done.As a capstone design course, several important ABET14 requirements are covered in the course.Table 2 listed the outcomes assessed.Table 2 - Abet outcomes achieved though the capstone design course in Facilities Planningan Design (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g) an ability to communicate effectively (k) an ability to

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Titus, Purdue University ; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

human impact of design and its products at the center of the deliberations. “How might it have been designed otherwise?” is a question about the human consequences of human invention, a consideration of engineering design as a social and humanistic field as well as a technical and scientific one2.This move is partly due to ABET‟s accreditation requirements now including language stressingthe importance of engineers working within social constraints, such as the environmental, social, Page 22.444.2political, and ethical situations of their designs. And ABET goes further still, requiring studentsbecome capable of