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Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Louis Nadelson, College of Education; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Anne Hay, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-939: A SYSTEMIC SOLUTION: ELEMENTARY TEACHERPREPARATION IN STEM EXPERTISE AND ENGINEERING AWARENESSLouis Nadelson, College of Education Louis S. Nadelson is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Boise State University. His research agenda is motive by science education and includes aspects of conceptual change, inquiry, and pre-service and in-service teacher education. He has investigated learning for conceptual change and the impact of inquiry on modifying misconceptions. Dr. Nadelson earned a B.S. degree in Biological Science from Colorado State University, a B.A. with concentrations in computing, mathematics and physics from The Evergreen State University, a

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Infusing Engineering Content Through Curricular Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Pelletier, Northern Essex Community College; Linda Desjardins, Northern Essex Community College; Paul Chanley, Northern Essex Community College; Lori Heymans, Northern Essex Community College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

districts. Therevised target would be to teach EiE in every classroom of two of the three grades (3, 4,and 5) of each elementary school in the four participating districts. The decision on whichtwo grades would be chosen was left up to each school district.Project DescriptionSTEM ROCKS, funded as a student interest project, seeks to win hearts and minds in theelementary schools and to put the "T" and "E" (technology and engineering) back intoSTEM while emphasizing the supporting science and mathematics.The principal aim of STEM ROCKS is to introduce EiE into every classroom of two Page 14.998.4grades of each elementary school in Billerica, Chelmsford

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Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-2238: RESEARCH, COLLABORATION, AND INTERCONNECTEDOUTREACH FOR UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPSGisele Ragusa, University of Southern CaliforniaJoseph Cocozza, University of Southern California Page 14.1029.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 1 Research, Collaboration and Interconnected Outreach for Underrepresented Groups: Success from RET and REU Collaborations Gisele Ragusa, Ph.D. Joseph Cocozza, Ph.D. and Diana Sabogal University of Southern California Abstract

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Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; D. Tom Iseley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Construction

AC 2009-271: CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT FLEET MANAGEMENT USINGTELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY: RESEARCH AND RESULTANT EDUCATIONALPERSPECTIVESErdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Erdogan M. Sener., Professor and previous Chairman at the Department of Construction Technology of Purdue School of Engineering & Technology at Indiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). B.S. Civil Eng., Middle East Technical University; M.S. Civil Eng. Michigan State University. He has over 13 years of international industrial experience in design and construction and has been in engineering and technology education for more than 25 years. Member of ASCE, ASEE, ACI, past president of

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Shirley Magnusson, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: • increase the pipeline of students studying engineering • increase the diversity of students studying engineering • increase the pool of students applying to Cal Poly university in engineeringWith these outcomes in mind, as well as the common reported reasons for not choosingengineering, we developed specific goals for the program: 1) bring high school students of diverse backgrounds to our university campus 2) excite kids about engineering as a profession that is creative and helps society 3) expose students to different engineering disciplines 4) provide positive experiences with hands-on engineering activities, and 5) encourage and help prepare the participants to study engineering in college.We also wanted to assess the program to

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Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-830: ENGAGING HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING,SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY USING VIRTUAL LABORATORIESMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University

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Educational Research

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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B. Kyun Lee, LeTourneau University; Paul Leiffer, LeTouneau University; R. William Graff, LeTourneau University; Vicki Sheafer, LeTourneau Iniversity

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1290: UNDERSTANDING COGNITIVE STYLE AND LEARNING STYLEAND THEIR APPLICATION TO TEACHING AND LEARNING IN ENGINEERING.B. Kyun Lee, LeTourneau UniversityPaul leiffer, LeTouneau UniversityR. William Graff, LeTourneau UniversityVicki Sheafer, LeTourneau Iniversity Dr. Vicki Sheafer is a professor in Psychology at LeTourneau University.Vicki Sheafer, LeTourneau Iniversity Dr. Vicki Sheafer is a professor in Psychology at LeTourneau University. Page 14.1293.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Understanding Cognitive Style and Learning Style and Their Application to Teaching and Learning in

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Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiffany Iskander, University of Utah; Paul Gore, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

strengthened by population studies describing the interests and achievement ofcurrent secondary education students. For example, how many U.S. high school seniors Page 14.644.6currently express interests in engineering and have the mathematics achievement to besuccessful in a rigorous undergraduate engineering curriculum? Such data would be quitevaluable. With this in mind, educators and policy makers could target interventionsdesigned to enhance awareness of engineering careers to students with strong academiccapabilities and who have expressed measured interests congruent with engineering, butwho are not explicitly aspiring to engineering-related careers

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ECE Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Haluk Ozemek, San Jose State University; Preetpal Kang, San Jose State University; Albert Khanh Nguyen, San Jose State University; pradeep badhan, San Jose State University

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Electrical and Computer

not introducedto their field early enough to have a good understanding of their profession. Usually, the first twoyears of the engineering undergraduate program are spent in completing general education andscience requirements. With this in mind, the authors have developed a sophomore-levelProgramming Concepts and Methodology lecture/lab course in the Computer EngineeringDepartment at San Jose State University, which emphasizes the key elements of computerengineering. The main objective of this course is to illustrate how a high-level program, in thiscase C language, interacts with peripheral hardware. Throughout the semester, students areintroduced to C language to be used on a microcontroller-based board to interface with sensorsand

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Pedagogy and Assessment I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ehsan Sheybani; Singli Garcia-Otero; Keith Williamson

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Electrical and Computer

asa group of critical friends and provides constructive advice on how to improve implementation of Page 14.696.5the program, keeping in mind the purposes of the original award: to increase the quality and quantity of under-represented minorities who earn degrees in science and engineering. Recommendations from the committee have positively impacted the program and the university. Based on the positive influence and recommendations of the committee, the School of Engineering adopted its own student advisory board to reflect student concerns. The School then went to the next level and developed a strategic partnership with some of the

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Student Attitudes and Perceptions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Masi, MIT

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Educational Research and Methods

subjectconceptions? For example, how does a subject where students work together on thinking,in an engineering design sense, about solutions to global warming compare with a moretraditional engineering design subject where students work on the design of remotecontrolled dirigibles. While the former may be more exciting to students, and moremotivating, what impact will it have on engineering abilities?An experiment with this question in mind was used as a baseline in developing a widerange of freshman design subjects that could attract not only students interested inengineering as a major, but all freshmen enrolled at the institution. The overall structureof the subjects was a loosely structured design “process.” The subjects would also need tostress the

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2009 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Frank Lanzer

Attracting Girls to Engineering & Technology: Reach them before they're turned off Frank Lanzer Anne Arundel Community CollegeAbstractThe low percentage of woman and minorities in engineering, and other technical fields, iswell-documented. While one cannot force persons into a given field, we ought to ensurethat students are exposed to these disciplines and provided with both basic skills and avision of what they can become. Research generally shows attitudes and perceptions ofwhat individuals want to become being developed early in the secondary educationprocess. Community colleges, in particular, are uniquely positioned close to

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2009 Northeast Section Meeting

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Frank Lanzer

Attracting Girls to Engineering & Technology: Reach them before they're turned off Frank Lanzer Anne Arundel Community CollegeAbstractThe low percentage of woman and minorities in engineering, and other technical fields, iswell-documented. While one cannot force persons into a given field, we ought to ensurethat students are exposed to these disciplines and provided with both basic skills and avision of what they can become. Research generally shows attitudes and perceptions ofwhat individuals want to become being developed early in the secondary educationprocess. Community colleges, in particular, are uniquely positioned close to

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Juan Manuel Garibay, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1071: CAPTURING DIFFERENCES OF ENGINEERING DESIGNLEARNING ENVIRONMENTS BY MEANS OF THE VANTH OBSERVATIONSYSTEMLourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Lourdes Gazca is Science, Engineering, and Technology Education Ph.D. Student at Universidad de las Americas Puebla in Mexico. She teaches mathematics and statistics related courses. Her research interests include faculty development, active and cooperative learning, and creating effective learning environments.Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education; and Professor, Department of Chemical and Food Engineering at Universidad de las

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Computer Education Innovations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudia E. Vergara, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Cindee Dresen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Tammy Coxen, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Taryn MacFarlane, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Kysha Frazier, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Louise Paquette, Lansing Community College; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Jeannine LaPrad, Corporation for a Skilled Workforce; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Computers in Education

case “focus upon sustainable growth”, “where we are as a company today and where wewish to be in the future”, “our competitive advantage includes our ability to innovate” With thesethemes in mind we focused the conversation on the engineering issues and the challenges thatthey perceive in these key areas and in particular the role of computation and technology (Figure2; identify and confirm).Big engineering Challenges (Figure 2 B): “1) Lower installed cost with capital 2) R & D function comes up with a lot of ideas that are not economical 3) Organization expects the engineers at the research

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ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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TK Beam, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Jamie Constantz, James Madison University; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech; Robin Anderson, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

a biology major. In fact,many of them actually had a career in mind, and pursued biology as the best way to achievethat goal. Furthermore, family members were not only supportive, but provided their childrenwith connections and opportunities within the field. It can be thought that this familiarity actsas a platform on which the professional identity can begin to form.Many of the other STEM majors also cited class as the time when they felt most like aprofessional in their field. Other factors that we believe to play a part in this discrepancybetween STEM majors and engineering students in particular is the presence the fields have inK-12 education. Other STEM fields, such as biology and chemistry, have a large presence inK-12 education

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Modeling Student Data

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-1022: UNDERSTANDING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO RETENTIONIN ENGINEERING: A STRUCTURAL EQUATION MODELING (SEM)APPROACHMark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Mark Urban-Lurain is the Director of Instructional Technology Research & Development in the Division of Science and Mathematics Education at Michigan State University. Dr. Urban-Lurain's research interests are in theories of cognition, their impact on instructional design and applying these to the use of instructional technology. He is also interested in the role of technology in educational improvement and reform.Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University Jon Sticklen is the Director of the Applied Engineering Sciences major

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Emerging Issues in Materials Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Senay Purzer, Purdue University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University

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Materials

. Page 14.1366.915. Krause, S. Tasooji, A., (2007) Diagnosing students' misconceptions on solubility and saturation for understanding of phase diagrams, ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, on CD.16. Schneps, M. Sadler, P. (2003) A Private Universe: Minds of Our Own. Harvard-Smithsonian. Center for Astrophysics. Appendix K-12 Physical Science Content Standards Related to Materials Science and Engineering Concepts (National Research Council, 1996)Grade Level Concepts Objectives SummaryK-4 Properties of Objects have many observable properties, including size

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Aerospace Workspace: Current and Future 2

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Dischino, Central Connecticut State University; Nidal Al-Masoud, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University; Zdzislaw Kremens, Central Connecticut State University; Viatcheslav Naoumov, Central Connecticut State University

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Aerospace

-structured interviews with teachers, students, andaerospace industry professionals; (4) student demographics; (5) assessment of studentperformance on projects and problem-based learning activities; and (6) student enrollment inSTEM related courses/programs in their senior year in high school and beyond.Initial Conclusions and Future DirectionsAlthough the program is in its initial stages, there are already some lessons learned that willenhance our future endeavors. One of the most important features of the kick-off stage of theprogram was the keynote speaker. He was motivational, inspiring, and made an impact oneverybody in attendance. After the address, for example, one student changed his mind fromplanning to pursue electrical engineering to

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yogesh Velankar, Purdue University; Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-2009: SERIOUS GAMING FOR AEROSPACE ENGINEERING DESIGN:EXPLORING LEARNING POTENTIAL AND STUDENTS' READINESSYogesh Velankar, Purdue University Yogesh Velankar is a graduate student in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in the area of corporate learning and designing effective learning environments.Sean Brophy, Purdue University Dr. Sean Brophy, is an assistant professor in Purdue University School of Engineering Education. His research interests are in using technology for learning and assessment. He brings experience in designing effective learning experiences based on theories of knowing and how people learn.Masataka Okutsu, Purdue University

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BME Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Regina Nelson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Biomedical

Biology Magazine, 22(4), 32-38.6. Linsenmeier, R.A. & Gatchell, D.W. (2008) Physiology concepts and physiology problems for biomedical engineering students. ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. Pittsburgh, PA: ASEE.7. Feder, M.E. (2005). Aims of undergraduate physiology education: A view from the University of Chicago. Advances in Physiology Education, 29:3-10.8. Troy, J.B. & Linsenmeier, R.A. (2003). Optimizing the delivery of content in physiology instruction. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Magazine, 22(4), 80-87.9. Bransford, J., Brown, A.L. & Cocking, R.R. (Eds). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Washington, DC: National Academy Press.10. Fisher, F.F

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ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dazhi Yang, Purdue University; Ruth Streveler, Purdue University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Aidsa Santiago Roman

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-589: REPAIRING MISCONCEPTIONS: A CASE STUDY WITHADVANCED ENGINEERING STUDENTS ON THEIR USE OF SCHEMATRAINING MODULESDazhi Yang, Purdue University Dazhi Yang is a postdoctoral researcher in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. She obtained both her master’s and Ph.D. degrees in Educational Technology from Purdue in 2004 and 2008, respectively. Prior to joining the School of Engineering Education, Dr. Yang worked on a variety of interdisciplinary research projects in instructional design, distance and online learning, assessment and evaluation, technology integration, and information security and assurance in K12 schools. She is the 2009 Young

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Thinking, Reasoning, and Engineering in Elementary School

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Molly Bolger, Vanderbilt University; Marta Kobiela, Vanderbilt University; Paul Weinberg, Vanderbilt University; Richard Lehrer, Vanderbilt University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2009-1279: ANALYSIS OF CHILDREN’S MECHANISTIC REASONINGABOUT LINKAGES AND LEVERS IN THE CONTEXT OF ENGINEERINGDESIGNMolly Bolger, Vanderbilt UniversityMarta Kobiela , Vanderbilt UniversityPaul Weinberg, Vanderbilt UniversityRichard Lehrer, Vanderbilt University Page 14.214.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Analysis of Children’ Mechanistic Reasoning about Linkages and Levers in the Context of Engineering Design AbstractReasoning about mechanisms is one of the hallmarks of disciplined inquiry in science andengineering. Despite the central importance of mechanistic reasoning, its origins are not

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phil Rawles, Purdue University; Anthony Smith, Purdue University; Raymond Hansen, Purdue University; Jeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1453: REVISING A NETWORK ENGINEERING CURRICULUM TOREFLECT CURRENT INDUSTRY AND STUDENT TRENDSPhil Rawles, Purdue UniversityAnthony Smith, Purdue UniversityRaymond Hansen, Purdue UniversityJeffrey Sprankle, Purdue University Page 14.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Revising a Network Engineering Curriculum to Reflect Current Industry and Student TrendsAbstractOne of the fastest changing areas of technology education is information technology. Within theInformation Technology (IT) field, the area of network engineering and security is changingespecially quickly. Ongoing issues such as machine and network security

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Schubert, University of San Diego; Frank Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Ernest Kim, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

continuing communication between the student and the advisor; 3. To assist the student in planning a cohesive and productive educational program; Page 14.1213.3 4. To introduce the student to the intellectual resources of the University; and 5. To help the student develop the inquiring habit of mind that is fundamental to higher education.For this study of the design process, the Introduction to Engineering course was chosen to ensurethat all students had limited or no previous exposure to the engineering design process.Lecture Coverage of the Engineering Design ProcessThe engineering design process is covered in the first two

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Imre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution; Peter Toth, Budapest Tech.

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International

AC 2009-2533: UTILIZATION OF COOPERATIVE AND COLLABORATIVELEARNING IN TECHNICAL TEACHER TRAINING AND ENGINEERINGEDUCATION OVER NATIONAL BOARDERSImre Rudas, Budapest Polytechnical Institution Director, Budapest TechPeter Toth, Budapest Tech. Director, Centre for Teacher Training and Engineering Education, Budapest Tech Page 14.1339.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Utilization of Cooperative and Collaborative Learning in Technical Teacher Training and Engineering Education over National BoarderAbstractThe Masters level Opportunities and Technological Innovation in

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New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Trenor, Clemson University; Shirley Yu, University of Houston; Denise Grant, Clemson University; Hibah Salem, Univesity of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2009-786: PARTICIPATION IN A RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FORTEACHERS PROGRAM: IMPACT ON PERCEPTIONS AND EFFICACY TOTEACH ENGINEERINGJulie Trenor, Clemson University Julie Martin Trenor. Ph.D. is an assistant professor of Engineering and Science Education at Clemson University. She holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Virginia Tech and a bachelor’s degree in the same field from North Carolina State University. Her research interests focus on factors affecting the recruitment, retention, and career development of under-represented students in engineering. Prior to her appointment at Clemson, Dr. Trenor served as the Director of Undergraduate Student Recruitment and Retention

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nathan Klingbeil, Wright State University; Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University; Michael Raymer, Wright State University; David Reynolds, Wright State University; Richard Mercer, Wright State University

AC 2009-1416: THE WRIGHT STATE MODEL FOR ENGINEERINGMATHEMATICS EDUCATION: NATIONWIDE ADOPTION, ASSESSMENT, ANDEVALUATIONNathan Klingbeil, Wright State University Nathan W. Klingbeil is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and former Robert J. Kegerreis Distinguished Professor of Teaching at Wright State University. He is the lead PI for WSU's National Model for Engineering Mathematics Education. He is the recipient of numerous awards for his work in engineering education, including the CASE Ohio Professor of the Year Award (2005), the ASEE North Central Section Outstanding Teacher Award (2004), and the CECS Excellence in Teaching Award in both 2002 and 2007.Kuldip Rattan, Wright State University

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Tree-huggers, Diggers, and Queers--Oh my!

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean Nieusma, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education

analysis into their research and reporting did notbear fruit with two significant exceptions. One engineering student and one architecture studentincluded research-based technical analysis in their case study reports, each of which had nicelyintegrated content. The majority of students, however, did not follow the instructor’s suggestionto integrate technical information and assessment into their reports and instead merely describedthe basic technical foundations underlying the selected topics of study. It never became apparentwhy students did not accept the invitation to connect the case study assignment more directly totheir majors, but three possible explanations come to mind. First, they may have needed moretargeted direction to actually

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ECE Pedagogy and Assessment II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Neelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2009-400: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN ACOMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING PROGRAMNeelam Soundarajan, Ohio State University Neelam Soundarajan is an Associate Professor in the CSE Dept. at the Ohio State University. His technical interests are in Software Engineering, Programming Languages, and in issues related to engineering education, including program assessment and improvement. Page 14.493.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Direct Assessment of Program Outcomes in a Computer Science and Engineering ProgramAbstractAlthough direct assessment