Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

satisfaction in helping them get their needsmet. It is also argued that when the teacher is able to focus on assisting the students inmeeting their needs, teacher’s own needs get met. In concluding, the author presents hisown reflections based on his experience as an engineering student and a faculty member.The author has a firm conviction that the only professor who belongs in a classroom is acaring professor.IntroductionA caring faculty understands, encourages and supports students’ individuality and issensitive to students’ needs. A caring faculty understands that the concept ofindividuality manifests itself in- among other things- different learning styles, visions,interests, and aspirations. In addition, a caring college faculty realizes that

Conference Session

Training and Mentoring of Graduate Teaching Assistants

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Andrew Richards, Purdue University; Juan Diego Velasquez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lindsey B. Payne, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

the presenters.Workshops are scheduled on a weekly basis for ten consecutive weeks during both the fall andspring academic semesters. During summer session, the same series of workshops is presented ina one-week intensive course. Paper flyers and email messages are sent to the 70 differentacademic units on campus inviting graduate students, faculty, and staff to attend. Individuals arefree to register for as few or as many of the workshops as they would like. Graduate studentswho participate in at least eight of the ten workshops have the opportunity to earn one-hourpass/no-pass credit by simultaneously enrolling in a course on college teaching. This courserequires students to write reflective essays related to their experiences in the

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Miraglia, Syracuse University ; Sharon W. Alestalo, Syracuse University; Shobha K. Bhatia, Syracuse University

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Women in Engineering

lives and aspirations of STEM woman graduatestudents. The political debates shaping women in science continue to impact the personal lives ofindividual women. WiSE-FPP operates at this individual level to support women’s persistenceand success in STEM. By offering programs and events that provide skills and strategies fornegotiating gender-based inequalities in academia and industry, WiSE-FPP seeks to underminethese systems of inequality one STEM graduate at a time.Gender MattersIn the 1970’s, the women’s rights movement coined the phrase, “the personal is political.” Thestatement reflects the belief that women’s personal struggles reach beyond their individual livesto inequalities embedded in institutional contexts. In regards to women in STEM

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Rajesh Elara Mohan, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Sawako Kaijima, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Stylianos Dritsas, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Christina Kay White, University of Texas, Austin; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Diana Moreno, Singapore University of Technology and Design; Kin-Leong Pey, Singapore University of Technology and Design

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Design in Engineering Education

activities thatwill proceed completely around this cycle, providing the maximum opportunity for full comprehension.This model has been used extensively to evaluate and enhance engineering teaching. The designiettesmay be designed to provide learning experiences in the Kolb cycle that are not well met with traditionalcourse instruction. Specifically, each designiette may be based on actual engineering and need-basedproblems. This provides the “Concrete Experience” part of the cycle in a similar manner as a case study.The “Reflective Observation” part of the cycle is accomplished by asking questions throughout thedesigniette which may be designed to encourage the students to reflect on the innovation history,processes, problem, ideas, and / or

Conference Session

Research in Assessment

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

these areas at graduation.However, the variability of these projects presents significant challenges for common rubricdevelopment and by implication, our ability to retrieve reliable data on student performance inthese categories/attributes. This variability also brings unique challenges to the development of asingle rubric that is 1) flexible enough to apply to a variety of engineering thesis projects, 2)reflective of the learning objectives of the thesis course, and also 3) appropriate for use ingathering reliable data about students’ graduate attributes.This paper describes the development of the rubric, and the inherent challenges in designing avalid and reliable tool that provides flexibility to a diverse group of projects and supervisors

Conference Session

Problem-based and Challenge-based Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Brett D. Jones, Virginia Tech; Philip R. Brown, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

teams tocollaboratively solve a complex problem under the guidance of a facilitator (often a facultymember). The facilitator does not serve as a traditional instructor but rather guides the studentsthrough self-directed learning. The problems are designed to be ill-structured and challenging tothe students, as well as relevant to them. The problems must be sufficiently challenging thatstudents cannot solve them with existing knowledge so new knowledge must be generated withthe help of the facilitator. To solve the problem, students must gather information, generatehypothesis for possible solutions, identify knowledge gaps, and repeat this process until asolution is reached. Reflection on the solution process is a critical part of the learning

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Arlene Ann Russell; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University; Chester G. Wilmot, Louisiana State University; Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; David R. Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; W. Todd Monroe, Louisiana State University; Warren R Hull Sr. P.E., Louisiana State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, Meredith College

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

; • To develop and field-test engineering communication assignments; • To contribute these assignments to a central library (maintained at UCLA), accessible to all CPR users; • To assess the impact of the integration of visual communication on course development, student performance, and student confidence levels in visual communication skills.Re-designed through successive iterations during the grant period, CPR5 extends the platform’scapability to allow for the creation and evaluation of student work, be it graphics, visuals, oralpresentations, movies, or posters.Basic Features of CPR: Four structured workspaces perform in tandem to create a series ofactivities that reflect modern pedagogical strategies for using writing in

Conference Session

Contextual Competencies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kyoung Ro, Carnegie Mellon University; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan; Dan Merson, Pennsylvania State University; Patrick T. Terenzini, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

, the minimum acceptable loading according to the literature on factor analysis [43, 47].Cronbach’s alpha [48], which reflects the extent to which scale items are closely related to oneanother, is the most widely used measure of the internal consistency of a scale [49, 50]. Page 25.920.10Acceptable values for alpha vary from approximately 0.6 to over 0.9, with the most generallyacceptable minimum value in social science research being 0.7 [42, 49, 51, 52]. Alpha was 9considered when determining if individual items with relatively weaker factor loadings should beretained to maintain high

Conference Session

Research and Graduate Studies

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Andrew Janeski, Virginia Tech; Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, Virginia Tech; Chris Venters, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

this paper, we provide an overviewof the workshop organization and expand on the findings from the workshop, presenting detailedexamples and recommendations across a wide range of disciplines, types of universities, andlevels of faculty experiences. Specific findings centered on the idea that expectations should bemade clear to students as early as possible. We conclude with the implications for the graduateengineering community and offer recommendations for faculty members interested in continuingthis discussion at their institution.BackgroundDespite ongoing research in higher education, the basic model of doctoral education hasremained unchanged for several decades1. How the training of doctoral students is conducted,however, reflects

Conference Session

ABET Accreditation, Assessment, and Program Improvement in ECE

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana G. de la Rosa-Pohl, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

attitudes companies were seeking in the emerging classes of engineers. Having been inthis process, one was more likely to have reflected on any noticeable performance gaps and tohave thought more deeply about what direction engineering education should take. As for university respondents, it was assumed that any faculty member who had beenrequired to teach courses (presumably all faculty members) would have been involved incurriculum development and therefore would have had experience in this area. Therefore, facultymember participation was limited only by years of experience and level of involvement inteaching electrical engineering courses. In addition, to provide a ―big picture‖ perspective, onefaculty respondent was chosen who had also

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa K. Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 25.108.2A one hour written exam limits the assessment to the students’ ability to perform only in that onehour of time. If the student had a difficult day, poor night’s sleep or any other wealth of personalissues, the impact on their performance during that hour could likely be significant5. A one hourwritten exam also limits the complexity of the problems. With only an hour, it is difficult to givestudents problems beyond a certain level of difficulty or complexity. A problem worth solvingshould require some time to reflect and the consideration of a few different approaches. Onehour is simply not enough time to allow for this without requiring the student to perform quickly;speed should not be a factor in the testing process6,7 when

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

assumptions?” Thestandards are used to evaluate the elements, “Are the assumptions valid?” Traits are used to describethe characteristics of a good critical thinker, and are the most subtle. Figure 1. The Paul-Elder Framework of critical thinking1. Page 25.529.3Various instruction methods have proven effective in encouraging critical thinking in engineeringstudents. In a review of the educational literature, Cooney et al. found two primary areas for bestpractices in critical thinking education: writing for reflection and problem-based learning2. Similarly,Romkey and Cheng highlighted interdisciplinary problems, open-ended

Conference Session

Using Applications and Projects in Teaching Mathematics

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria; Christian Steinmann, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences, Graz, Austria

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Mathematics

Hours 30.03.2011 Kick-off meeting Explanation of the project and distribution of the tasks. 3 31.03.2011 Development of “RandDot” test routine Comprehension of the task; performance test 2.5 11.04.2011 Team meeting, clarification of tasks Implementation of a prototype 1 12.04.2011 Development of FHP1_simple Simple grid, reflection boundary conditions, 2 byte cell variable 3 13.04.2011 Development of FHP1_simple Real-time representation of particles 4 14.04.2011 2nd meeting with Dr. Bischof Lattice structure, FHP model, look-up table

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

to face the challenge of making theircourses international in scope. At present, different courses are offered, as stipulated by theMinistry of Education’s core program. Although the course content for each school differssignificantly, design remains overall the most important aspect of education in architecture.Design courses are often worth far higher credit points than other courses, and thisprioritization is reflected in the arrangement of courses. However, some schools still use oldmodels in their design courses and neglect to offer specialized courses. The willingness oftheir students to learn is subsequently low, and this is reflected in complaints by teachers.Many students are initially filled with excitement, imagination, and dreams

Conference Session

Global Community Engagement in Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph East, Michigan Technological University; Genevieve Gierke, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

during this summer, teaching the skillsthey have learned to others. The final year is Figure 1. Curriculum breakdown forspent working on capstone projects reflecting on a typical engineering student. Thethe coursework and international experience and percentage of class types taken for a Page 25.887.3continuing the advancement of the program. bachelor’s of science degree is shown. Figure 2. Distribution of general education

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, University of Houston (CoE); Sukesh K. Aghara, Prairie View A&M University; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Anthony R. Kovscek, Stanford University; Mehmet Ayar, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Don R. Gilman P.E., Texas A&M University; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Timothy Allen Robinson, Pennsylvania State University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. Page 25.901.9References 1. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R., (2000). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. Washington DC: National Academy Press. 2. National Academy of Engineering (2004). The engineer of 2020: Visions of engineering in the new century. Washington, DC: National Academy Press. 3. Toossi, R., (2011). Energy and the Environment: Choices and challenges in a changing world. Los Angeles, CA: Verve Publishers. 4. Aubrecht, G. J., (2006). Energy: Physical, environmental, and social impact

Conference Session

Active Learning and Demonstrations in Materials Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-Hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth Dell, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mario H. Castro-Cedeno, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

environmentfor students to study materials technology using the guided inquiry. The survey results in Q5-Q10 generally indicate positive perceptions of the active learning environment implemented bythe POGIL approaches, although there were the disagreements (1% to 3.8%) and neutralresponses (8% to 17.3%).Questions 6, 7, and 9 reflect the effectiveness of learning modules in class activities. Studentsfelt they already had a strong interest in learning course materials by the learning modules. InQuestion 6, a total of 93% of the students agreed and only 1% disagreed that the new POGILlearning modules helped them to improve conceptual development and enhance skills in study.The most neutral (17.3%) response was associated with Question 7 about how the

Conference Session

Social Media and In-class Technology: Creating Active Learning Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Patrick Hogan, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

technology. Page 25.937.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Millennials Perception of Using Clicker to Support an Active Classroom Environment: An Early Adoption PerspectiveAbstractThis paper presents a multi-year study of students’ perception associated with the introduction ofa technology tool, personal response systems, starting from its initial stage to date. The goal is toprovide a reflective perspective of this topic that intertwines the instructor’s and students’ viewsassociated with the adoption of a technology tool that addresses Millennia’s need for quickfeedback

Conference Session

Simulations and Visualizations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricardo Medina, California State University, Los Angeles; Ashkan Motamedi, California State University, Los Angeles; Murat Okcay, Interactive Flow Studies Corporation; B. Uygar Oztekin, Interactive Flow Studies Corporation; Gustavo Borel Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles; Arturo J. Pacheco-Vega, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

variety of inserts containingdifferent obstruction geometries, allowing for the study of different flow phenomena in differentgeometries. Neutrally-buoyant polyamide seeds (particles) are added to the water to enhanceflow visualization. The seeds reflect light emitted by attached LED lights, giving the students anexcellent opportunity to visually examine the effects the obstruction has on the flow. For theproblem being analyzed, the flow rate passing through the channel is set at 0.4 gpm which givesa uniform inlet velocity of 0.1869 m/s (in the x-direction).Flowcoach uses particle image velocimetry (PIV), a technique used to obtain instantaneousvelocities of the flow at given points in space. A mounted camera captures a short video of theflow

Conference Session

Future Directions of Continuing Professional Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T. Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

% report predicting their retirement between the ages of 66 and 69  25% report working until age 70 or above  8% report they will never retireShortage of skilled labor and number of retired available to work -Since January 2011, someone turned 65 years of age at a rate of nearly 10,000 per day,approximately 4 million per year, for the next 18 years. This is not necessarily good or bad, itsimply provides interesting information for thought and planning in everything from producedgoods to services. Page 25.48.4Current revisions to the mortality tables used by insurance companies reflect a reduced risk ofdying at all ages. The average life

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald L. Skaar, San Diego State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

motors) using 'per unit slip' as the controlling variable. The concept of perunit slip is admittedly brilliant; however, the traditional method of analysis based upon that termis tedious, requires a repetition of the most cumbersome steps for each specific machine speedof interest, and does not provide insight into the inherently circular nature of the current-voltagerelationship of an induction machine. Figure 1. The IEEE Standard 112 Per-Phase Model of an Induction Machine (1996)The elements of Figure 1 are described as follows: r1 – the stator winding resistance; jx1 – the impedance representing the stator leakage flux; jx2 – the impedance, reflected to the stator, representing the rotor leakage flux; rfe – the resistance

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sriram Sundararajan, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Student Outcome 11 ME 4XX outcomesFigure 3: The relationship between course outcomes (far right), student outcomes (center) and program educational objectives.Mapping course outcomes to student outcomesAccordingly the first task was to engage the faculty in mapping each course outcome to studentoutcomes. The oversight team tasked each CDC to establish a set of course outcomes that reflectthe most important topics to be covered by the class, irrespective of who would teach them.Faculty could then additional course outcomes as necessary to reflect personal interest

Conference Session

Design Across Disciplines

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Taskin Padir, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

2 ECE 2 MEGrade Distribution: The number of students receiving A grades in their project work was foundto be 79%. The percentage of B grades was 14% and the number of C grades was 7%. This gradedistribution appears to indicate grade inflation. The large number of A’s relative to the number ofB and C’s is related to the number of projects that were judged to be worth 1 unit (9 credit hours)per student. In this review, it was determined that 29% of the projects completed weremarginally worth 1 unit or did not worth 1 unit at all. However, It must be emphasized that an Agrade should reflect one unit of excellent work by the student, a B grade should reflect one unitof

Conference Session

Innovations in Promoting Technological Literacy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

and above along with a total assessment averagescore of 4.69 is very good. It reflects that using storytelling to promote technological literacy ismeeting its objectives and succeeding.The evaluation tool also offered the opportunity for making comments on the way the course was Page 25.1441.8facilitated. A number of relevant comments were received offering further insight into the waythat stories were used to enhance the material covered. Some representative student commentsincluded: 1. Instructor used his experience in engineering to relate real-life stories and examples. 2. Instructor did an excellent job of keeping the class engaged

Conference Session

Thinking About the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Feser, American Association for the Advancement of Science, Science & Technology Policy ; Maura J. Borrego, National Science Foundation; Russ Pimmel, University of Alabama; Connie Kubo DUPE Della-Piana, National Science Foundation

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

tended to focus on localimpacts which had been emphasized in CCLI, while strengths were more closely related toTUES emphases on transformation and broad impact at multiple institutions. Evaluation andassessment remain prominent weaknesses to be addressed, along with dissemination andinstitutionalization.This paper informs prospective PIs of program expectations, provides baseline data forevaluating recent and future changes to the program, and allows program officers to reflect onprogram and policy needs. In the broader context of studies on change in engineering education,this study documents shifting values of peer reviewers and engineering educators to increasinglyemphasize approaches that will broadly impact and transform how future

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

. Poetry writing for those interested individuals has provided an avenue forcommunication.When an earlier paper began with the following quotation, “Variety's the spice of life, that givesit its flavor,” it echoed a feeling that stifling the creativity of any group of individuals is notproductive. Allowing these individuals to range across various types of communication is notonly good for engineers expressing themselves but for the production they produce in theirengineering activities. These lines in "The Task, I" by William Cowper (English poet 1731-1800) still reflect an attitude over two hundred later that must he fostered in the minds ofengineers. No man is an island, and no field of study can divorce itself from the activities,interests

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

activity that has been developed, andoutline the pedagogical benefits that can arise in an environment that promotes critical thinkingby employing a sequence of staged questioning, student reflection, and instruction offundamental concepts in the context of practical hands-on activities.The benefits of exposing freshman engineering students to design are important and varied.Improvements in the understanding of fundamental concepts2, specific skills and body of Page 25.1167.2knowledge3 and increased attainment of the program outcomes associated with accreditation4 areassociated with freshman design project implementation. In the eyes of new

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Zemke, Gonzaga University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

emphasized learning about their product they were designing, ratherthan learning about the process of design. This bias was typical of most entries. The studentsalso had reflective thoughts about the design process in general, though fewer. What I really learned was that something that is made on SolidWorks® isn't always going to come out exactly right from the computer to [the] physical model. Being able to identify aspects of a design problem that might slip through the cracks before going to prototype or solution implementation is a tremendously handy skill to have….When the students began the redesign for the second design-proto cycle, they had to choose howmuch to redesign. Comments about how much to redesign were

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Chet Boncek Jr., Raytheon

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

; Sciences or College of Business • Average GPA: (Overall College Average of 2008 Summerbridge Participants: 3.130GPA) • 3.0 – 4.000: 80% • 2.5– 2.999: 10% • 2.0 – 2.499: 0% • 0.0 – 1.999: 10%Average GPA: TBD BACK TO THE BEGINNING WHERE IT ALL STARTED AND WHERE ARE THEY NOW!!!!The following spreadsheets reflect those students who came through the Summer BridgeProgram experience, have completed their degree requirements and have selected to go tograduate school and/or enter the engineering work force.Fig.2 reflects the 2003 URM engineering students who chose to participate in Summer Bridgewith a lower combined SAT of 1168 and the URM

Conference Session

Engineering and Technological Literacy: Past and Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John W. Blake P.E., Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

, Technically Speaking, lists the followingcharacteristics of a technologically literate citizen:27Characteristics of a Technologically Literate CitizenKnowledge• Recognizes the pervasiveness of technology in everyday life.• Understands basic engineering concepts and terms, such as systems, constraints, and trade-offs.• Is familiar with the nature and limitations of the engineering design process.• Knows some of the ways technology shapes human history and people shape technology.• Knows that all technologies entail risk, some that can be anticipated and some that cannot.• Appreciates that the development and use of technology involve trade-offs and a balance ofcosts and benefits.• Understands that technology reflects the values and culture of