Conference Session

Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 3

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice L Pawley, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Canek Moises Luna Phillips, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

represent aspects of the social the right names? reality observed? Theoretical validation: Do the The research process needs to be Interpretations need to reflect the concepts and relationships of the able to capture the full extent of the coherence and complexity of the theory appropriately correspond social reality studied. social reality under investigation. to the social reality under investigation? Procedural validation: Which Strategies need to be implemented Processes need to be implemented features of the research design in the research design to mitigate to mitigate risks of mis

Conference Session

Design Realization

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul O. Leisher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard W. Liptak, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sergio Granieri, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert M. Bunch, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

where they must reflect upon the choices made in the designprocess and what they could have done to improve their outcome relative to the winning team.We have found this activity to be highly reusable; for example, by simply adjusting thedesignated costs or earning per widget, a previous winning design can be rendered ineffectivegiven the new constraints. Further, this activity is a pedagogical approach that is not discipline-specific; we expect that it is well suited for students in all engineering fields. Page 24.149.22. Motivation & BackgroundDesign for manufacturability (DFM) is the practice of engineering products such that they aremore easily produced in volume [1-3]. Nearly 70% of the cost to manufacture a

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University; James B. Guthrie, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

theirstudents. Each class had between 21 and 31 students; a total of 76 students participated in theclassroom activities. The survey, developed by the teacher candidates, reflected their desire tofocus on a few math learning objectives in relation to the work of engineers. Pre-survey resultsshowed that overall students could identify the tasks an engineer performs, but did notunderstand the tools they would use to do their work. About half of the students surveyedunderstood that to become an engineer one needed college education. Most students did nothave a good understanding of proportion or what a scale drawing was.With an understanding of the students’ knowledge lessons were structured as 50 minute modulesthat strove to: 1) develop the elementary

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Maija M. Kuklja, University of Maryland College Park; Alexander Rudy, Institute of Physics and Technology of RAS, Yaroslavl Branch

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Materials

, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors anddo not necessarily reflect the views of NSF.References:1. Taher, M. Integration of Computer Simulation into Traditional Lecture-Lab Activities: Impact of Using Computer Simulation on Student Learning in a Technology-Based Course (doctoral dissertation), Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL (2009) Page 24.351.10Appendix EXAMPLES OF ONLINE ASSIGNMENTS USING THE VIRTUAL X-RAY EQUIPMENTExperiment #1. Indexing Diffraction DataRun the virtual X-ray diffractometer and record the XRD powder pattern of an unknown cubicmetal

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Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William D. Schindel, ICTT System Sciences

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Systems Engineering

Removes Exchanges heat Track sun Exchanges heat Self-made Copper tubing Aluminum Safety Parabolic interface Still in Progress Reflector 1. Reflective External Water sheet metal Heat Exchanger

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Cooperative & Experiential Education Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Watson, University of Cincinnati; Maureen G. Schomaker, University of Cincinnati

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

site visit about three-fourths of the waythrough the co-op semester with the student and their direct supervisor. The advisor gives aletter grade for each co-op semester, which is a 3 credit class. At a different university,students complete a self-evaluation of their co-op term, the employer completes anevaluation of the co-op term. A faculty member completes a one on one evaluation of theco-op term with the student utilizing reflective practice. Cates and Cedercreutz cite thefollowing guiding principles as the key foundational concepts of co-op:  Company selection of co-op students as employees (not placement in positions by the university  A sequential training environment in which students come to understand theory

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Bob Melton, Putnam City Schools; Elizabeth Ann Allan, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M. Armstrong, University of Central Oklahoma ; James E. Stewart, University of Central Oklahoma; Morshed Khandaker, University of Central Oklahoma

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

 assigns performance expectations for eachDCI at each grade level: elementary school (ES), middle school (MS), and high school (HS).  Theperformance expectations are the way in which the Framework [5] proposes to integrate SEPinto the classroom.  Even though the NGSS are science standards, the Framework makes it clear thatengineering and technology practices “... are featured alongside the natural sciences for two criticalreasons: (1) to reflect the importance of understanding the human­built world and (2) to recognize thevalue of better integrating the teaching and learning of science, engineering, and technology.”2  So theNGSS reflects this integration and places engineering and engineering design as central to learningscience in K­12

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Lev Vadimovich Redin, Kazan National Research Technological University, Russia

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Faculty Development

knowledge of its basic constitutingelements, the principle of disjunction, that consists in isolating and separating cognitivedifficulties from one another, leading to the separation between disciplines, which havebecome hermetic from each other, the principle of relativity. Dialectic: the law of the unity and conflict (interaction) of opposites (ancient Ionianphilosopher Heraclitus); the law of the passage of quantitative changes into qualitativechanges according to measure (Aristotle); the law of the negation of the negation (Hegel) (orauthor interpretation – the law of the reflection of the reflection of the reflection), principlesof historicity and futurism. Modern Physics: uncertainty principle, correspondence principle, principle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Logan Oplinger, Arizona State University; Andrew Michael Heiman; Matthew Dickens, Arizona State University; Chrissy Hobson Foster, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

howthey view their trade--“making”--and engineering. Hacker and hobbyist appeared several timesin context of making and the maker movement. Makers often referred to engineering asprofessional or single-output or similar phrases. Despite this a common theme of building andinnovating was expressed in both descriptions. It would seem that the means of making andengineering differ but the general goal overlaps. The following methods describe in further depththe results and analysis of the respondents. Page 24.881.2Makers Reflecting About MakersThe definition of Making was captured via an ad-hoc approach at the September 2013 WorldMaker Faire New York2

Conference Session

Research in Biomedical Pedagogy

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Rae Papich; Christian James Kennett, Gannon University; Davide Piovesan, Gannon University

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Biomedical

a stroboscopic infraredlight. Each marker placed on the subject transmits a signal with a different frequency that is Page 24.956.2recorded by a set of infrared cameras. This allows the system to recognize each marker andavoids accidental swapping if markers’ projections on the plane of the camera become too closeto each other. To describe the markers’ trajectory in the Cartesian space the position of themarkers is triangulated using the acquisition of different cameras. In passive system activemarkers placed on the subject are replaced with reflective dots. The reflection of the dots istracked in the visible spectrum by a set of video

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A. Atadero, Colorado State University; Meena M. Balgopal, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Colorado State University; Anne Marie Aramati Casper, Colorado State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

: the assignment is driven by a motivating problem to be addressed and requires somekind of end product, be it a report, presentation or physical artifact 2. Other commoncharacteristics of projects are students working in teams3 and the greater emphasis on theapplication, rather than acquisition, of knowledge4.Projects are a natural fit for engineering education because they reflect professional practice andprovide an opportunity for students to develop the teamwork and communication skills they willneed5. Furthermore, the broader use of projects in engineering curricula is compatible withrecommendations for improving engineering education, such as including design early in thecurriculum6. Projects are also reported to improve student

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Edwin M. Odom, University of Idaho, Moscow; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dan Cordon, University of Idaho, Moscow

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Mechanical Engineering

multitude of design artifacts and associatedlearning objects into interactive, museum-like exhibits that can mediate situated learning in thedesign suite, in the machine shop, and amidst a gallery of capstone project posters. This paperreports on initial efforts to implement such a system in support of just-in-time project learning.The system is uniquely designed to operate within our design environment. It has evolved overthe last two decades to reflect shared beliefs about design pedagogy and product realization. Page 24.1060.2Educational SettingOur inter-disciplinary capstone design program has been a catalyst for local design

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tess Anne Hegedus, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Heidi B. Carlone, The University of North Carolina, Greensboro; Aundrea D. Carter, University of North Carolina, Greensboro

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

a comparison point in the post-implementation interview for thecultural production of smart in an engineering context.The post-implementation teacher interview consisted of a similar line of questioning to get at theteachers’ and students’ experiences with the engineering curriculum. We asked teachers abouttheir perceptions of students’ successes and difficulties during the unit in light of student learningand engagement. Teachers were asked to reflect on any surprises or unexpected outcomes duringimplementation. Additionally, we wanted to understand teachers’ perceptions of possible uniqueaffordances of the engineering unit regarding students’ performances, engagement, and learning.Thus, we asked them to make comparisons of typical student

Conference Session

Capstone and Online Courses in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol L. Considine, Old Dominion University; Michael W. Seek, Old Dominion University; Jon Lester, Old Dominion University

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Construction

be open-minded about sharing their life, work andeducational experiences. Visual barriers that hinder some students are eliminated, and studentshave time to reflect in preparation of written responses. Since most course correspondence is bywriting, students must be able to communicate clearly through writing. Students need to be self-motivated and self-disciplined to stay on schedule with the course materials and assignments.When they have problems with the course content or assignments, they need to speak up.Instructors are not able to recognize student problems from visual interactions and cannot help ifthey are not notified of problems. Students need to recognize that they are responsible for theirlearning and need to be proactive. On

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University ; Mir M. Atiqullah, Kennesaw State University; Rajnish Singh, Southern Polytechnic State University; Beth Stutzmann, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Libraries

24.1183.8it could also reflect the availability of graduate level texts as ebooks. As return on investment bythe publishers in ebook heavily depends on volume sales, graduate level sales of textbookscannot match those at undergraduate levels thus limiting incentives.The survey results can be used to observe differences between students by major. The groupingsof majors are by schools at SPSU, with the exception that Construction Management is in thesame school as Architecture at SPSU, but is grouped with Engineering Technology andManagement for the purposes of this analysis. Figure 3 shows how the type of book acquiredvaries with major (without regard to what form of book). Figure 3: Form of book acquired by major.It can be

Conference Session

Impact of Community Engagement on Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hoda Baytiyeh, American University of Beirut (Beirut)

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Community Engagement Division

% Table 1: Participants’ DemographicsEarthquake Hazard Awareness among ParticipantsBased on participants’ responses, engineering students in Lebanon possess satisfactory level ofearthquake risk awareness. Table 2 illustrates such knowledge regarding the seismic riskinvolved. According to the majority (83%) of participants, the school system in Lebanon has notcontributed to their knowledge and awareness regarding earthquakes. Such fact reflects adeficiency of school programs in Lebanon in covering and highlighting the risk of earthquakes.The lack of such necessary education has direct contribution to the existing seismic vulnerabilityof the Lebanese communities to seismic hazards. Also, it was shown that television did not helpstudents in

Conference Session

Sustainability

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Caroline Carvill, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

content andtechnical content together in ways that are manageable by faculty who are not engineers. Thecourse in professional and technical writing at our college is required of all engineering andcomputer science majors and is usually taken in the junior year. The course has undergone manytransformations in content and focus since it was first developed in 1994. The latest iterationblends communication principles with technical projects that can bridge the divide and helpstudents see how the two fields are intricately intertwined in the engineering workplace.This paper reflects on the work-in-progress at Rose-Hulman focused on helping our studentsdevelop their communication skills in technical contexts. Currently five faculty are

Conference Session

Measuring Impact: Libraries, Librarians, Instruction, and Institutions

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Matthew Markowitz, Cornell University; Jill H. Powell, Cornell University; Jeffrey T. Hancock, Cornell University

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Engineering Libraries

associated with deception can be revealed in language. For example,compared to honest language, deceptive language tends to feature an increase of negativeemotion terms (e.g., hate, aggression, hurt) as a reflection of the guilty or anxiety associated withlying.9 Many of our social relationships are built on honesty, and deception has the potential tojeopardize interpersonal trust. Therefore, it becomes distressing to lie to a friend or colleague,and an increase of negative emotions reflects this apprehension.9,13,17 Deceptive speech alsotends to feature fewer first-person singular pronouns (e.g., I, me) as a mechanism ofpsychological distancing. Liars typically distance themselves from deceit by using fewer “I-words” and increasing the number of

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Hanson PE, California Polytechnic State University

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Civil Engineering

reviews). Students were encouraged tomark manuscripts directly with comments and provide a separate summary of their review.Copies of the reviews were provided to the authors anonymously. The review from the instructorwas apparent as it was more thorough, generally more critical, and contained both familiarpenmanship and a numerical score for the draft paper. The authors had approximately 1 week tomodify their papers to incorporate changes recommended during the review process. Studentswere required to provide a brief response to reviewers (a point-by-point response was notrequired, simply a statement related to reflection on reviewer recommendations versusmodifications made to the paper). Final papers were due 1 day prior to the oral

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Xingguo Xiong; Hanyu Xie

bi-functional spatial light techniques. Micromirrors are used to reflect incident light to modulator was reported. It utilizes electrostatic actuation an expected direction by moving the mirror plate, so that the with two switches to control the micromirror to work either phase and/or the amplitude of the incident light can be in piston or torsional mode. Four folded beams are used for modulated. Micromirrors have been widely used since the piston movement and two straight

Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

Authors

Mohammad Amin; Gordon Romney; Pradip Dey; Bhaskar Sinha; Debra Bowen

: Students participate in Group Projects • Mode- 3: Problem based learning mode: Targeted problem solved by the students • Mode-4: Agile teaching mode: Effective for a class where students come from different disciplines • Mode-5: Audio-Visual mode: Highly visual slides/simulations/ videos/Internet/YouTube • Mode-6: Reflective mode: Ask students to write reflective notes or make reflective presentations • Mode-7: Asynchronized virtual mode: Distant students can participate anytime from anywhere to get benefits • Mode-8: Hybrid mode: some classes meet onsite and some through online • Mode-9: Study tour mode: Field Trip/Educational Tour: Students visit relevant work sites with a tour guide • Mode-10: Practicum: Students learn by

Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology and the Internet in Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward J. Berger, University of Virginia; Edward Pan, University of Virginia; Amy Orange, University of Houston-Clear Lake; Walter Fredrick Heinecke, University of Virginia

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Educational Research and Methods

support learning. We donot consider the full spectrum of social media tools, nor do we focus on the most current (forinstance, twitter). The origins of this study were shaped by the most rapidly-maturingtechnologies of the late 2000’s, as well as those that appeared to offer the highest relativeadvantage compared to other technologies (see the diffusion of innovations discussion below).These rapidly-maturing technologies are blogging and video, and both lend themselves tosubstantial user-generated content.The scholarship on blogging as an educational tool continues to emerge. Much recent work hasfocused on the use of blogs for reflective, self-expressive, peer critique, or highly-individualizedauthoring, and in many cases each student in a class

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Robert Smith, Brigham Young University; Rollin H. Hotchkiss P.E.,D.WRE, F.ASCE, Brigham Young University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

self-awareness are self-reflection (internal) andfeedback from others (external). Although introspection may provide some self-knowledge,relying too heavily on oneself can be problematic.5 Harris articulated this well when he stated: In order to know oneself, no amount of introspection or self-examination will suffice. You can analyze yourself for weeks, or meditate for months, and you will not get an inch further – any more than you can smell your own breath or laugh when you tickle yourself.6On the other hand, receiving feedback from others is the most effective way to attain self-awareness.1,2,3,5 This is because "others" make their observations from a more objective position,and likely have more factual insight

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

nearly 200 reports of STEM change, they found that the combination of emergentoutcomes and institutional focus (a category they call “Developing: Shared Vision”) was theleast described. This observation revealed a key question for the MACH development team: per-haps the absence of emerging systemic change in STEM education reflects pervasive error inchange agents’ chosen focus and intended outcome. Borrego et al. agree in part with this conclu-sion—they found that diffusion of innovation required “plans that promote transitions to stagesof adoption beyond awareness” (pg. 202)2 and a focus on stakeholders rather than on a specificactivity to be implemented. In designing our workshop, we decided to help faculty and adminis-trators develop shared

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Deborah A. Moore-Russo, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Phillip M. Cormier, SUNY - University at Buffalo; Amy M. Johnson, Arizona State University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Wei Chen, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern University; Timothy W. Simpson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Charles Kim, Bucknell University; Christopher B. Williams, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

VT Engineering Com- munication Center (VTECC). She received her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdisciplinary collabora- tion, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e- portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles of engineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the

Conference Session

Future Career and Professional Success for Graduate Students

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel Louis Kajfez, Ohio State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

methods research, and innovative approaches to teaching. Currently, she teaches within the first-year engineering program at Ohio State while maintaining an active engineering education research program.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where she also serves as Assistant Department Head of Graduate Programs and co-Director of the VT Engineering Com- munication Center (VTECC). She received her PhD in Linguistics from the University of Chicago and a B.A. in English from the University of Georgia. Her research interests include interdisciplinary collabora- tion, design education, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea Mazzurco, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Community Engagement Division

may also travel abroad todeliver a designed product or solution.3 The projects undertaken by engineering students in thesecourses and programs are highly influenced by the context in which they are situated. Further,the success or failure of these projects relies in part on whether or not engineers substitute thetypical technical rationality approach to problem solving for one in which they continuouslyconduct a “reflective conversation with the situation” (p. 76).4However, engineering students and educators often lack the training and the support to approachthe sociocultural aspects of their design work5, and many projects fail, doing more harm thangood to partnering communities. Engineers Without Borders (EWB) Canada is one of the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, The University of Tulsa; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly

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International

,education.1 Technical skills are no longer sufficient to be prepared as a professional engineer.Twenty-first-century engineers must also now possess well-honed communication skills and thedisposition to fully engage and participate in global workforces. The necessity for engineers towork across cultures and disciplines has been increasingly spotlighted by engineeringprofessional and educational communities as reflected in recent national reports, conferences,and publications.2 The American Society of Mechanical Engineers brought to light acontemporary reality: “The economics of nations are becoming increasingly interconnected. Information technology and knowledge cross borders through international telecommunications and online

Conference Session

STEM and ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Marcio Luna, University of New Mexico; Timothy L Schroeder, University of New Mexico; Gregory L. Heileman, University of New Mexico; Chaouki T Abdallah, The University of New Mexico ; Jorge Crichigno, Northern New Mexico College; Ivan Lopez Hurtado, Northern New Mexico College; Alfredo J. Perez, Northern New Mexico College

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Electrical and Computer

, instructors of record, SIs and TAs report issuesassociated with the online platform. Tech.Questn: Messages where students, SIs or TAs ask technical questions aboutsolutions of homework, laboratory, quiz or assessments. Undergrd.Advismnt: Messages where students discuss about their future career plansbased on their individual professional interests.B. Assessment of MessagesNext, we describe the parameters used to grade the quality of the communications with the TAs.The grades and their description are given below. Successful: Grade assigned when the communications reflect that the main objective wascarried out as required. Apparently Successful: Grade assigned when the communications reflect that the actionof the TAs and

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Floraliza Bornilla Bornasal, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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Civil Engineering

textual resources (textbooks, course notes, and referential texts used inpractice) provide a means to compare the use of inscriptions across academic and workplacesettings. Past research and theoretical work point toward a connection between situated learningand visual representations, noting its role in providing social and material context to learning.This study adds to this literature by investigating the current use of inscriptions regarding aspecific concept (sight distance) utilized within transportation engineering education. Contentanalysis is utilized as a methodology in order to explore two issues regarding inscriptions:relative importance (as reflected by prevalence) of inscriptions within two different settings(practice and academia