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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Alireza Rahrooh

input signal is displayed onthe computer screen along with the error signal or the measured position output from the shaftencoder. The resolution of the measured value is limited to the number of tracks on the encoderdisc. The encoder has six tracks, so the resolution is 2*6 = 64 levels. This results in the measuredvalue having a more stepped appearance. The diagram of Figure 2 shows how the system blocksare connected for this experiment. Figure 2. Block diagram of the SFT154 shaft encoder position controlTo study the stability, transient and steady state responses, sampling time of 0.5 msec is used. Themotor/gear transfer function, G,,,(s) and the sensor transfer function H(s) are obtained through anexperiment; G,,,(s) = 20/s(s+4

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Armstrong

of challenge presented bythe four plants and 20 specifications. The plants include: 1. A lightly-damped type 0 system: 25 (s + 15) Gp(s) = (9 + 4s + 100) Page 2.12.2 2. A type I system: 2 (s + 10) Gp(s) = (s2 + 4s + 10) 3. A nonminimum phase system: 2 (--s + 10) Gp(s) = (s2 + 4s + 10) 4. An open-loop unstable system: 2 (s + 10

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janna Jobel, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Hsien-Yuan Hsu, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Yanfen Li, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

diversity ofperspective and experience. To help all students develop the skills necessary to attract, retain,and consider the needs of diverse populations, engineering students need to consider socialresponsibility in the context of their engineering careers and scope of practice [6].To help promote engineering students’ ability to develop their social responsibility capacity, theUniversity of Massachusetts Lowell S-STEM program began with an initial plan to recruit threecohorts of 8 low-income, high-achieving students (24 students total) who wish to pursue a careerin higher education (e.g., faculty at community colleges or universities) and engage them inongoing social responsibility and identity formation curriculum. Supporting scholars from

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Mathematics Potpourri

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Josue Njock-Libii

interval that contains a point where thefunction is discontinuous.Gibbs phenomenon arises naturally in the study of Fourier series. A square wave function isshown in equation (1). It is a simple example that has been used historically in books of appliedmathematics to illustrate Gibbs phenomenon analytically [2, 3, 7, 22].  − 1, − π < x < 0S ( x) =   .......................(1)  + 1, 0 < x < π Nowadays, however, the availability of software that can evaluate and plot functions easily makes Page 10.666.3 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference

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Mathematics Potpourri

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Schmeelk, Virginia Commonwealth University Qatar Branch

∑x i =1 2 i , and fordifferentiable functions, φ(x), the differential operator will be denoted as ∂ ( q1 ,..., qn ) D qφ ( x) = q1 φ ( x1 ,..., x n ) . ∂x1 ...∂x nqnThe test space S of rapid descent test functions are all infinitely differentiable andtogether with all of their partial derivatives decrease to zero faster than every power of

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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Nathan Dunn, University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab; Kevin Van Den Wymelenberg; Sherry McKibben, IURDC, University of Idaho

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Architectural

semester longdesign studio. Extensive pre and post surveys were administered to the students toevaluate the course‟s effectiveness in using building performance simulation to teachhigh performance and integrated design. Insight was gained on how to introducecomprehensive simulation tools into the design studio, how to integrate mechanicalengineering students more effectively into architectural courses, and how architects andengineers can work together around an energy model.2. IntroductionIn contemporary practice, two factors have a substantial impact on the way that wedesign buildings. The first, integrated design, is an old concept that has seen newpopularity in light of the need for deep energy savings in new and existing buildings. The second

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2007 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Meader Woo; John M. Watkins

controller. The continuous time plant is given by 100 G ( s) = . ( s + 1)( s − 1)The system is sampled at 0.01 seconds. Because the system is unstable, an initial controller isneeded to stabilize the system. The following PID controller stabilizes the system. 12.1187( z − 0.99)( z − 0.9613) D( z ) = z ( z − 1) Now using Simulink we can connect this system to the DSA block as shown in Figure 2. Proceedings of the 2007 Midwest Section Conference of the American

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2015 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Paul B. Crilly; Richard Hartnett

 and relative path length distances of 0,  cos  , 2cos ... Note that the speakers are fed inparallel from the same electrical source. Because the speed of sound is significantly slower than theelectrical signals, the electrical separation is insignificant. Figure 1. Speaker array that shows relative path length differences to the user of 0, 0,  cos  , 2cos ... for speaker #s 0, 1, 2… Let’s first consider the case where an individual is standing directly in front of the array (i.e. the angleof arrival of   900 , and the radiated signal is a single tone. Each speaker component would arrive to theindividual at the same time because the propagation paths are nearly all of equal distance and the sum ofthe speaker outputs is an

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2015 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Yu Wang; Farrukh Zia; Ohbong Kwon; Xiaohai Li

# 1003712). Digilent Inc provided the electronic components.References1 L. H. Jamieson and J. R. Lohmann, “ Innovation with impact: Creating a culture for scholarly and systematic innovation in engineering education,” Amer. Soc. Eng., Washington, DC, USA, 2012.2 J.E. Froyd, M. Borrego, S. Cutler, C. Henderson, and M. J. Prince, “ Estimates of Use of Research-Based Instructional Strategies in Core Electrical or Computer Engineering Courses,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Volume: 56 , Issue: 4, 2013 , Page(s): 393 - 3993 http://www.abet.org/4 A. Steinkogler, P. Leibl, A. Seemuller, “ Education for Collaboration,” 2012 the 18th International Conference on Engineering, Technology and Innovation (ICE), June 2012, Page(s): 1 - 95

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Track 2: Technical Session 4: A Descriptive Study on Biased and Non-Inclusive Language Use in the Engineering Education Research Community

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Xingchen Xu, Arizona State University; Anjing Dai, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Li Tan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

analytical methods including natural languageprocessing (NLP) could enhance analysis accuracy and contribute to enhancing the overalldiverse and inclusive learning environment. Beyond these considerations, extending the analysisto include academic writing materials from additional years could provide a more comprehensiveview of how language practices evolve over time. This could offer deeper insights into theeffectiveness of initiatives focused on fostering inclusive language use. ReferencesAeby, P., Fong, R., Isaac, S., & Tormey, R. (2019). The impact of gender on engineering students’ group work experiences. International Journal of Engineering Education, 35(3), 756–765.Alfred, M. V., Ray

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Instrument Design and Development

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton L. Kussmaul, Green Mango Associates, LLC; Patricia B. Campbell, Campbell-Kibler Associates; Maria Torres-Demas, Westminster College of Salt Lake City; Chris Mayfield, James Madison University; Helen Hu, Westminster College of Salt Lake City

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

(3–5). Teacher with student team. Teams Students act across or between teams. Teacher with multiple teams. Class Students act as whole class. Teacher with whole class. Code Student Action or Teacher (Instructor) Action Answer Answer question(s) posed by other(s). Ask Ask question(s) and wait for other(s) to answer. Discuss Talk back and forth (more than one question and answer). Speak Talk by one person with no interaction. Manage Pass out or collect papers, assign groups, take attendance. Distracted Distracted or off task. Watch/Listen Watch or listen (e.g., to lecture or presentation). Work Write, take notes, work on

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Engineering Ethics Division: Ethics Education Assessment

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rockwell Clancy, Colorado School of Mines; Qin Zhu, Colorado School of Mines; Andrea Gammon, Delft University of Technology; Ryan Thorpe

, Domesticating Our Species, and Making Us Smarter. Princeton: Princeton University Press, 2015.[11] J. Haidt, The Righteous Mind. New York: Vintage Press, 2012.[12] J. D. Greene, Moral Tribes: Emotion, Reason, and the Gap between Us and Them. New York: Penguin Books, 2014.[13] V. Dranseika, R. Berniūnas, and V. Silius, “Immorality and bu daode, unculturedness and bu wenming,” J. Cult. Cogn. Sci., vol. 2, no. 1–2, pp. 71–84, 2018, doi: 10.1007/s41809- 018-0013-y.[14] R. Shweder, N. Much, M. Mahapatra, and L. Park, “The ‘big three’ of morality (autonomy, community, divinity), and the ‘big three’ explanations of suffering,” in Morality and health, A. Brandt and P. Rozin, Eds. Routledge, 1997, pp. 119–169.[15] D. Kelly and S

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bret N Lingwall, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Andrea E Surovek, P.E., South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Roni Reiter-Palmon

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/10999 4. National Academy of Engineering (2005) Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11338 5. Surovek A, Rassati GA. Is Structural Engineering Education Creating Barriers to Innovation and Creativity? In: 6th Structural Engineers World Congress. Cancun, Mexico: EERI; 2017. 6. Kazerounian K, Foley S. Barriers to creativity in engineering education: A study of instructors’ and students’ perceptions. J Mech Des. 2007;129(7):761-768. doi:10.1115/1.2739569 7. Sola E, Hoekstra R, Fiore S, McCauley P. An Investigation of

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2020 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Mojeed Olamide Bello, MORGAN STATE UNIVERSITY; Nkiruka Jane Nwachukwu, Morgan State University; Ida Mougang Yanou N, Morgan State University; Niangoran Koissi, Morgan State University; Celeste Chavis P.E., Morgan State University; Oludare Adegbola Owolabi P.E., Morgan State University; Jumoke 'Kemi' Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University

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Diversity

membrane peroxidation, in turn, is a consequence of oxidative stress caused by increased level of ozone and peroxidated organic acids in urbanized regions. [1] Koissi N., L¨onnberg H.: (2007) Synthesis of modified nucleosides for incorporation of formyletheno and carboxyetheno adducts of adenine nucleosides into oligonucleotides. Nucleosides, Nucleotides & Nucleic Acids 26, 1203 [2] Ruohola A-M., Koissi N., Andersson S, Lepist¨o I., Neuvonen K., Mikkola S., L¨onnberg H.: (2004) Reaction of 9-substituted guanines with bromomalonaldehyde in aqueous solution predominantly yield glyoxal derived adducts. Org. Biomol. Chem. 2, 1943 [3] Neuvonen K., Koissi N., L¨onnberg H.: (2002) Condensation of triformylmethane with

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2020 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Ashkan Vakil

. Nanotubes are composed of sp2 each sublattices. Unit cell is shown in figure 5hybridization i.e. the bonding of one s-orbital with twop-orbital. Three of four valance electrons are bondedbetween s and p orbitals. The free electron, called π –electron give CNT its exceptional electrical propertiesand stimulated a surge of interest in the applications ofCNT in engineering [33-36]. Despite recentadvancement in nanoscale fabrication and reportedsuccess in using DNA as a template to guide theassembly [12, 37], designing CNT based nanoscalespiral structures remains a challenge. In this section, wewill analyze CNT conductivity and further present themathematical model of a spiral CNT base Nantenna. Surface of CNT has a lattice honeycomb

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Patrice Marie Buzzanell, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Andrew O. Brightman, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); David Torres, Purdue University; Sean M Eddington, Brian Lamb School of Communication - Purdue

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

identity affords more experiences withwhich diverse individuals can identify20 and feel welcome as participants (i.e., “engineering isfor me, too.”). Similar to the BME example, an engineering identity that values both social andtechnical dimensions presents more values and premises with which individuals can identify thusleading to more “whole-minded engineers.”Research & Development PlanThis NSF-funded RFE study utilizes a design thinking approach to develop solution(s) thataddress our three interrelated objectives: to better prepare engineers for today’s workforce, tobroaden understandings of engineering practice as both social and technical, and to createand sustain more diverse and inclusionary engineering programs. We are involving

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2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

JIAJUN XU P.E., University of the District of Columbia

., Mahanta, P., Raju, K. S., and Kumar, P. S., 2004, "Review of passivesurface to enhance heat transfer, other recent study showed that 140 Re=127 heat transfer augmentation techniques," Proceedings of the Institution ofthe use of nanofluids and nanotube coating offers a lower heat

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

, minorities, and persons with disabilities in science and engineering: 2013 (Special Report NSF 13- 304). Arlington, VA: Author. Retrieved from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/wmpd/[2] Astin, A. W. (1993). What matters in college? Four critical years revisited. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.[3] Tinto, V. (1993). Leaving college: Rethinking the causes and cures of student attrition (2nd ed.). Chicago, IL: University of Chicago Press.[4] Coleman, J. S. (1988). Social capital in the creation of human capital. American Journal of Sociology, 94, (Supplement: Organizations and Institutions: Sociological and Economic Approaches to the Analysis of Social Structure), S95-S120.[5] Bourdieu, P. (1986). The forms of capital. In J

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2018 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Sreedevi Ande P.E.

subsequent courses, namely Dynamics and However, a recommendation and an opportunity was givenMechanics of materials. Hence it becomes critical for any to them to change teams after two quizzes. It was observedengineering student to understand and grasp the concepts of that the students were reluctant to change their teams asStatics course as it gives the students an ability to master some students did not seem to be concerned about theirfollow-up material in upper level engineering courses. team members, and the remaining students already formedTherefore, improving learning in the subject of Engineering teams with their friend(s) on day one. They were fourStatics deserves significant attention

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Stephany Coffman-Wolph, Ohio Northern University; Kimberlyn Gray, West Virginia University Institute of Technology

, reusability, alternatives, etc.) • Instructions for creating a classroom CS kit The written materials are available via a Google drive: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1PSCmzyeQsl7e1vUhfBsaIfXRb94j5lcbReferences[1] Prince, M. J. and Felder, R. M., Inductive Teaching and Learning Methods: Definitions, Comparisons,and Research Bases. Journal of Engineering Education, 95: 123–138, 2006.[2] Coffman-Wolph, S., Innovative Activities to Teach Computer Science Concepts Inside the Classroomand at Outreach Events Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans,Louisiana. 10.18260/p.25715, June 2016.[3] Coffman-Wolph, S., Fun, Innovative Computer Science Activities for the Classroom and OutreachPaper presented at 2017 ASEE

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University

. 49,806-812.2. Lightfoot, E.N. and Moscariello, J.S. (2004). Bioseparations. Biotechnology and Bioengineering 87, 260.3. Bonnerjea, J., Oh, S., Hoare, M., and Dunnill, P. (1986). Protein purification: the right step at the right time.Bio/technology 4, 954.4. Ward, W.W., Swiatek, G.C., and Gonzalez, D.G. (2000). Green fluorescent protein in biotechnology education.Methods Enzymol. 305, 672-680.5. Bes, M.T., Sancho, J., Peleaot, M.L., Medina, M., Gomez-Moreno, C., and Fillat, M.F. (2003). Purification ofcolored photosynthetic proteins for understanding protein isolation principles. Biochem. Mol. Biol. Educ. 31, 119-122.6. Sommer, C.A., Silva, F.H., and Novo, M.R.M. (2004). Teaching molecular biology to undergraduate biologystudents. Biochem. Mol

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Software and Hardware for Educators II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick Cunningham, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

and figuresprovided and mostly open white space that allowed for student work and student + instructorwork. A sample of blank note slides is provided in Figure 1. Page 14.1374.3 Root Locus – Controller Design R (s ) + 1 Y (s ) s ⋅ (s + 4 ) ⋅ (s + 6 ) K

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Developing Quality Experiences that Retain Diverse Engineering Talent

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Christe, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Brian J Wisner, Drexel University; Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Antonios Kontsos, Drexel University

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

this summer program.References[1] "Engage-to-Excel: Producing One Million Additional College Graduates with Degrees in Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics," Executive Office of the President Washington, D.C.2012.[2] C. Vest, "The Image Problem for Engineering," The Bridge vol. 41, pp. 5-11, 2011.[3] S.-A. Allen-Ramdial and A. G. Campbell, "Reimagining the Pipeline Advancing STEM Diversity, Persistence, and Success," Bioscience, vol. 64, pp. 612-618, 2014.[4] NAS, NAE, and IOM, "Rising Above the Gathering Storm," National Academy of Sciences2007.[5] N. Bell, S. Brainard, P. Campbell, M. Coomes, E. Derrick, M. Gomez, et al., "In Pursuit of a Diverse Science, Technology, Engineering, and

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Research Methods

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corey T. Schimpf, The Concord Consortium; Molly H. Goldstein, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Jie Chao, The Concord Consortium; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Charles Xie, The Concord Consortium

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Educational Research and Methods

) Robin S. Adams is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University and holds a PhD in Education, an MS in Materials Science and Engineering, and a BS in Mechanical Engineering. She researches cross-disciplinarity ways of thinking, acting and being; design learning; and engineering education transformation.Dr. Jie Chao, The Concord Consortium Jie Chao is a learning scientist with extensive research experience in technology-enhanced learning en- vironments and STEM education. She completed her doctoral and postdoctoral training in Instructional Technology and STEM Education at the University of Virginia. Her past research experiences ranged from fine-grained qualitative mental process

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First-Year Programs: Peer Mentoring

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Ann E. Delaney, Boise State University; Catherine Rose Bates; Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

, as well as several years of electrical and mechanical engineering design experience as a practicing engineer. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from Swarthmore College, his Master’s of Education degree from the University of Massachusetts, and a Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering and Doctorate in Engineering Education from Purdue University.Ms. Ann E. Delaney, Boise State University Ann Delaney is the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coordinator and the SAGE Scholars Program Director in the College of Engineering at Boise State University. SAGE Scholars is an NSF-funded S-STEM scholarship program which is part of the Redshirting in Engineering Consortium. As part of this program

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Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-392: THE DIFFERENTIAL EFFECTS OF FEMALE ONLY VS. CO-EDENRICHMENT PROGRAMS ON MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS' ATTITUDESTOWARD SCIENCE, MATHEMATICS AND ENGINEERINGLinda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology DR. LINDA S. HIRSCH is the Program Evaluator in the Center for Pre-College programs. She has a doctoral degree in educational psychology with a specialty in psychometrics and a Masters degree in statistics. She has been involved in all aspects of educational and psychological research for 15 years. Dr. Hirsch has extensive experience conducting longitudinal research studies and is proficient in database management, experimental design, instrument development, psychometrics and

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Innovations in ChE Labs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Milo Koretsky

) [ ] = 0.0277 mil 2 (7)The expected mean squares of the interaction is given by contributions from both therepeatability and the interaction: 2 2 E ( MS Interaction ) = σ repeated + kσ Interaction (8)Hence 2 MS Interaction − s repeatabil 2 s Interaction = k ity [ ] = 0.00647 mil 2 (9)Similarly, the expected mean squares of the operators is given by

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Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chell Roberts

Concentration 15 Secondary Concentration 15Currently there are draft plans for concentrations in Modeling and Simulation, SecurityEngineering, Business and Entrepreneurial Systems, Digital Electrical Systems, andMechanical and Automation Engineering. More concentrations will be added as theprogram grows. The next section discusses the modeling and simulation concentration.The Simulation Engineering ConcentrationThe need for an undergraduate Modeling and Simulation (M&S) program today iscompelling and motivated by three key factors. First, given that technology is gallopingat an incredible rate, the inherent interdisciplinary nature of M&S fosters a much

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Shlomo Waks; C. Richard Helps; Stephen Renshaw; Barry Lunt

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2001, American Society for Engineering Education Appendix C. Institutions offering four-year IT degrees that are technical in approachSchool or College Department Program Website /University Program Characteristics* / Classification*Brigham Engineering School of Electronics and www.et.byu.edu/eitYoung and Technology InformationUniversity Technology Technology D,E,F,H,N,O,P,S,W /ERochester Information BS Information

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FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

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First-Year Programs

procrastination. Evidence is often subjective oranecdotal. In self- paced Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) courses, observationalopportunities can be further limited.Yet PSI can be an effective teaching strategy for course material such as that in a first-year, web-based, introductory programming course. Students (particularly first-year students) have diversebackgrounds and a varied technical literacy. In this particular course, students complete 18 unitsfollowing a traditional PSI s-curve (reviewed below) in terms of content difficulty over thecourse of one semester. The content introduces students to two syntaxes and three programmingparadigms (compiled, interpreted, and object-oriented languages). The PSI format allowsindividuals to invest