ASEE PEER - Search Results

Displaying results 1 - 30 of 948 in total

← Previous
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
…
31
32
Next →

A Comparison Of Implementing A Single Problem In Relational, Object Relational And Object Oriented Database Systems

Conference Session: Case Studies & Engineering Education Around The Globe
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Floyd Wilkes, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-545: A COMPARISON OF IMPLEMENTING A SINGLE PROBLEM INRELATIONAL, OBJECT-RELATIONAL AND OBJECT-ORIENTED DATABASESYSTEMSFloyd Wilkes, Utah Valley State CollegeReza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College Page 13.20.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Comparison of Implementing a Single Problem in Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented Database SystemsABSTRACTSeveral database textbooks were studied to determine how extensively the three database models Relational, Object-Relational and Object-Oriented were been covered [1]. From this study it was determined that some database textbooks either do not

Relevance Score: 2.0746546

Understanding And Relating To Your International Students

Conference Session: Off the Beaten Path
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Edward Gehringer, North Carolina State University
Tagged Divisions: New Engineering Educators

AC 2008-1478: UNDERSTANDING AND RELATING TO YOUR INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSEdward Gehringer, North Carolina State University Page 13.1309.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Understanding and Relating to Your International Students Edward F. Gehringer North Carolina State University efg@ncsu.eduAbstractIn most engineering programs, international students constitute the majority of the graduatepopulation, and a rising percentage of the undergraduate population. It is important forengineering faculty to understand these students’ expectations of

Relevance Score: 2.0592344

Innovative Thinking: Desired Skills And Related Activities

Conference Session: Entrepreneurship Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University
Tagged Divisions: Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurship, so that at the end of their formalstudies, the students will become “Innovation Ambassadors” who think and lead innovatively. Several different related courses, workshops, approaches and programs have been developed,implemented and assessed over the past years at FAU. Among these are: Page 13.750.3 1. “Eight-Dimensional (8D) Methodology for Innovative Problem Solving.” (Raviv 2002a) It is asystematic and unified approach that stimulates innovation by effectively using “both sides” of thebrain. It builds on comprehensive problem solving knowledge gathered from industry, business,marketing, math, science, engineering, technology

Relevance Score: 2.0583255

Developing Tomorrow’s Technology Leaders: Issues Related To Master’s Level Technology Curriculum

Conference Session: Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joy Colwell, Purdue University Calumet
Tagged Divisions: Graduate Studies

knowledge and skills required for its graduates to function effectively in a technical environment and to accept increasing responsibility in technical leadership positions. (Emphasis added.) The program permits specialization in an area of modern technology applicable to each student’s working environment or area of interest. Emphasis is placed on preparing students for technical leadership positions in business and industry, faculty positions in technology and engineering technology at community college and university levels, or to continue for a PhD in technology or a closely related field at Purdue or another university. The program outcomes for the graduates, consistent with the existing

Relevance Score: 1.612899

Relating Continuous Time And Discrete Time In The Classroom

Conference Session: Educational Software
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mark Hopkins, Rochester Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Computers in Education

AC 2008-2741: RELATING CONTINUOUS-TIME AND DISCRETE-TIME IN THECLASSROOMMark Hopkins, Rochester Institute of Technology Mark A. Hopkins is an Associate Professor in the Dept. of Electrical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY. He obtained his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1988. His main research interests are in the areas of modeling and controlling large flexible structures, and engineering education. Page 13.1030.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Relating Continuous-Time and Discrete-Time in the ClassroomAbstractIt never ceases to

Relevance Score: 1.5936565

Key Factors Related To High School Girls’ Interest And Aspirations In Engineering, Science, And Math

Conference Session: Focus on High School Girls in Engineering
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michelle Porche, Wellesley Center for Women; Jennifer Grossman, Wellesley Center for Women; Anne Noonan, Salem State College; Peter Wong, Tufts University
Tagged Divisions: Women in Engineering

are taken into account in our inferential analyses through the selection of the non-STEM focused exam school as the referent by which to compare the other four schools.Survey measures: control variables School Site. Although each high school was selected because of its particular emphasis onSTEM or STEM-related programming, the sites vary by neighborhood characteristics, studentcomposition, and educational ranking (as described above and in Table 1). A series of dummyvariables was created to test for differences by site. The non-STEM exam school is the referencein our logistic regression models. Student Demographic Characteristics. The under representation of Black and Latinocollege engineering students relative to Asian and

Relevance Score: 1.5326477

An Intervention Using Concept Sketching For Addressing Dislocation Related Misconceptions In Introductory Materials Classes

Conference Session: Introductory Materials Science Course
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: Materials

AC 2008-2026: AN INTERVENTION USING CONCEPT SKETCHING FORADDRESSING DISLOCATION-RELATED MISCONCEPTIONS ININTRODUCTORY MATERIALS CLASSESStephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause Stephen J. Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. His teaching responsibilities are in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge

Relevance Score: 1.3343711

Comparison Between Grade Earned In A Course And Performance In A Simulated Fe Exam For Mechanics Related Courses

Conference Session: Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University; Katie Kuder, Seattle University; Dragovich Jefferey, Seattle University
Tagged Divisions: Civil Engineering

inspecific courses are compared against their performance in related topics in thecomprehensive examination. Results show that the overall student GPA inmechanics courses correlates with comprehensive examination performance.However, there is poor correlation between student performance in specificsubjects and corresponding student grades. The FE pass rates of SeattleUniversity civil engineering students have been higher than the national pass ratessince the implementation of the comprehensive examination. However, moreyears of data is necessary to support the latter conclusion.IntroductionABET 2000 Criterion 3 requires that all engineering graduates demonstrate elevenprogram outcomes referred to as the “a-k program outcomes”. In late 2005

Relevance Score: 1.319625

Assessing Progress: Evaluating The Effectiveness Of A Three Course Introduction To Aerospace Engineering And Related Curriculum Modifications

Conference Session: Best Practices in Aerospace Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: Aerospace

. Page 13.227.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Assessing Progress: Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Three Course Introduction to Aerospace Engineering and Related Curriculum ModificationsAbstractA three semester introductory sequence in Aerospace Engineering was implementedconcurrently with the 1999 ABET evaluation under ABET 2000 criteria, and was modifiedconsiderably to account for curriculum changes through the evaluation period of 2005. Asfurther program modifications have since been made to allow concentrations in aeronautics andastronautics with branching occurring during the last semester of the lower division, thisintroductory sequence has become a very important

Relevance Score: 1.2247484

Engineering Personified: An Application Of The One Minute Engineer

Conference Session: FPD4 - Teaching Methods for First Year Students
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

Laurie K. Laird is the Director of Corporate and Alumni Relations and Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at ONU. She received a masters degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Cincinnati. At ONU, she teaches primarily freshman engineering courses. In addition to freshman programs, one of her areas of interest includes outreach to K-12 students. Prior to teaching, she served as a design engineer for GE Aviation.John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University John-David Yoder is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at ONU, and serves as Chair. His Doctorate is from the University of Notre Dame. Research interests include education, controls, robotics, and

Relevance Score: 1.0170605

Developing And Assessing Engineering Based Modules For A Freshman Engineering Class

Conference Session: FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Randi Walters, Boise State University; Bill Clement, Boise State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

(MATH 147) as aprerequisite for their first calculus course. In 2005, Engineering with Precalculus (ENGR 110)was developed as a companion course to MATH 147, with the goals of increasing studentsuccess in precalculus, and promoting interest in engineering. The primary activity in ENGR110 is based upon a supplementary math tutorial program (ALEKSTM)4, which the students usewhile progressing through their precalculus course. In Fall 2006, interactive simulation modulesin the Working Model2DTM environment were introduced to the students in ENGR 110 on an adhoc basis5. At that time, a formal assessment of the effectiveness of the simulation modules wasnot conducted; however, student comments encouraged us to implement simulation modules on

Relevance Score: 1.0156769

A Pre Engineering Class To Retain Students Into An Engineering Major

Conference Session: FPD1 - Early Success and Retention
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Donna Reese, Mississippi State University; Robert Green, Mississippi State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

majors which are related to engineering as well asproviding information on career services programs designed to help students find appropriatemajors. This information has proven to be timely for the students in the class who decide not topursue engineering majors but do not know how to go about finding another major which isappropriate for them. Table 1 – Weekly Schedule of Class Topics and Assignments Date Topic Assignment Due Week 1 Course Introduction, Syllabus review, Preliminary questionnaire Week 2 Study Skills Week 3 Time Management Initial one- to two-page

Relevance Score: 1.0148419

Engineering Education Societies Becoming Global

Conference Session: IFEES: The Globalization of Engineering Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Claudio Borri, Universita' di Firenze; Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Bruno Laporte, World Bank; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie; Seeram Ramakrishna, National University of Singapore; Xavier Fouger, Dassault Systemes; Jose Carlos Quadrado; Adriana Garboan, Politechnica University of Bucharest; Duncan Fraser, University of Cape Town; Hans Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: ASEE Global Programs

more than 50 papers, book chapters and journals. She is a member of various national and international boards including the US National Science Foundation International Science and Engineering Advisory Committee, the Women in Engineering Programs Advocate Network Board, and the International Federation of Engineering Education Societies.Claudio Borri, Universita' di Firenze Claudio Borri, full professor of Computational Mechanics of Structures, University of Florence (Italy), is President of SEFI (2005-07), President of IFEES (2006-08) Vice-Dean for International Relations and Director of the Interuniversity Research Centre on Building & Environmental Aerodynamics; he is Author or

Relevance Score: 0.99876964

Perspectives On First Year Engineering Education

Conference Session: FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; John Uhran, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; John Ventura, Christian Brothers University; Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Constance Slaboch, University of Notre Dame; Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Rebecca Ladewski, University of Notre Dame
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Dan Budny is the Director of the freshman program at the University of Pittsburgh.John Ventura, Christian Brothers University John Ventura is Chair of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Christian Brothers University. His research interest includes formulating evaluation processes for engineering departments and developing online learning environments.Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Ralston is Professor and Acting Chair of the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. In addition to her work with first and second year students, she is actively engaged in research related to process control and cyber

Relevance Score: 0.9970913

Rowan University's Clean Energy Program

Conference Session: Teaching Engineering and Public Policy
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joseph Gillespie, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering and Public Policy

hands-on experience. While homeowners, businesses, farmers,schools and municipalities have benefited from the collective experience of the clean energyprogram, the participating students, including the lead author on this paper, are preparing for themodern practice of engineering. This paper will present the societal and pedagogical benefits ofthe project.IntroductionRowan University’s project-oriented curriculum allows students the opportunity to developabilities related to the ABET A-K criteria throughout their engineering studies. The hallmark ofthe curriculum is the Engineering Clinic sequence1,2, which allow students to apply technicalcontent they learn in class to real-world applications. The clean energy program (CEP),discussed herein

Relevance Score: 0.9948478

Clickers And Freshman Engineering Clinic

Conference Session: 1553 FPD3 - Computer & Programming Tools in First Year Instruction
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jess Everett, Rowan University; John Chen, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

knowledge due to the existence of poor prior knowledge ormisconception, and (3) use of discussions or peer learning.Engineering Clinic at Rowan UniversityThe four engineering programs at Rowan University (RU) have common Engineering Clinicclasses throughout their programs of study. Students enroll in Clinics in each of their eightsemesters at RU. Each clinic class involves students in teamwork (often interdisciplinary),hands-on activities, and report writing and presentation. For a more detailed discussion, seeReference (16).The Freshman Clinic is focused on engineering measurements (Fall) and competitive assessment(Spring). The Sophomore Clinic is focused on engineering design. The course is team-taughtwith communications faculty17-18. Where

Relevance Score: 0.9946833

Tinkering Interactions On Freshman Engineering Design Teams

Conference Session: FPD5 - Teaming and Peer Performance
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Arlisa Labrie Richardson, Arizona State University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

collegestudents whose high-school SAT math scores were at least 650 and who started their collegecareers in natural science, mathematics or engineering. The interviewees were selectedrandomly by the participating colleges and universities. Approximately half of those interviewedhad switched majors out of science-math-engineering (SME) programs by their senior years. Theother half of those interviewed were still SME majors as seniors and planned to graduate with adegree in natural science, mathematics or engineering. They found that the greatest contributionto the loss of students in Science, Math and Engineering fields was due to problems associatedwith the structure of the educational experience and the culture of the disciplines. They alsofound that

Relevance Score: 0.9593019

An Innovative Freshmen Engineering Course To Improve Retention

Conference Session: FPD1 - Early Success and Retention
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

13.182.3 Figure 2. Components of the retention program at COEThe Introduction to Engineering course exhibits radical departure from the COE’s tradition inwhich each engineering department in the College offered its own introductory course. Logisticalproblems related to scheduling, laboratory space, and equipment resources were resolvedthrough a very concerted effort across the college. The course has been implemented withexisting resources. This organization and development of Introduction to Engineering course ispresented below.Development of the Course:Until Fall 2007 Semester, each department in the COE offered their own introductory course.The content of these courses varied widely from teaching computer applications to

Relevance Score: 0.9579587

Development Of Performance Criteria For Assessing Program Outcomes In Engineering, Engineering Technology & Computer Science Programs

Conference Session: Accreditation Issues
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Biney, Prairie View A&M University; Raghava Kommalapati, Prairie View A&M University; Michael Gyamerah, Prairie View A&M University; Annamalai Annamalai, Prairie View A&M University; Pamela Obiomon, Prairie View A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Mohan Ketkar, Prairie View A&M University; Nripendra Sarker, Prairie View A&M University; Ravindra Iyengar, Prairie View A&M University
Tagged Divisions: Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-1319: DEVELOPMENT OF PERFORMANCE CRITERIA FORASSESSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES IN ENGINEERING, ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY & COMPUTER SCIENCE PROGRAMSPaul Biney, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Paul O. Biney is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Prairie View A&M University, and the Director of the Future Aerospace Science & Technology (FAST) Center. He is a registered professional engineer in Texas. His areas of expertise include processing, fabrication and characterization of high temperature polymer matrix composites, multifunctional nanocomposites and energy systems design. He is also the chairman of the College of Engineering Assessment Committee and

Relevance Score: 0.9561037

A First Year Engineering Experience In Sustainable Design

Conference Session: FPD7 - Global Warming & Sustainability for First-Year Students
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen Hein, Michigan Technological University; David Shonnard, Michigan Technological University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

sustainability of theethanol process by developing a facility to eliminate waste from the production process.This paper will describe the incorporation of the biomass-to-ethanol design project into our firstyear engineering program, the assessment methodology used and the expected educationaloutcomes of the project.IntroductionAll first year engineering students who enter our program Calculus-ready take a two semestercourse sequence: ENG1101 (Engineering Problem Solving and Analysis) and ENG1102(Engineering Modeling and Design). These courses are designed to introduce first yearengineering students to basic engineering topics: 3D visualization and modeling, ethics,engineering design and problem solving, software proficiency, and technical communications

Relevance Score: 0.95576084

Project Based Introduction To Engineering For Freshman Students

Conference Session: FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Gregory Wight, Norwich University; R. Danner Friend, Norwich University; Jacques Beneat, Norwich University; William Barry, Norwich University
Tagged Divisions: First-Year Programs

. The ABET criterion 3 outcomes are a driving force inmaking sure the course outcomes are appropriate.Freshman Engineering courses have undergone significant evolution in the past few decades. Inrecent years great emphasis has been placed upon broadening the freshman engineeringexperience and improving retention in engineering programs. Several programs have madesignificant changes in recent years to address these issues. 1, 2, 3, 4, 9 Many programs are lessskills-based instruction and more project-based instruction with an emphasis on problem solvingand engineering design. 1, 6,7,8 The United States Air Force Academy, as well as otherinstitutions, have taken a multidisciplinary approach in the first year by making the course opento or required

Relevance Score: 0.9550103

The State Of Engineering Program Accreditation And Quality Assurance In Canada

Conference Session: Engineering Accreditation Around the World
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor
Tagged Divisions: International

programs.The CEAB has two goals: - that engineering programs offered by Canadian universities will meet or exceed minimumeducational standards acceptable for professional engineering licensure in Canada;and - that the quality and relevance of engineering education will continuously improve.The CEAB strives to meet these goals by continuously reviewing and updating the policies andprocedures for evaluating university engineering programs.In addition to advising Engineers Canada on all matters related to engineering education, theCEAB works closely with Canadian universities to ensure that accredited engineering programsare able to impart to their graduates the skills and knowledge needed to become productivemembers of the profession. It also

Relevance Score: 0.95347804

The New Robotics Engineering Bs Program At Wpi

Conference Session: Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael Ciaraldi, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David Cyganski, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Michael Demetriou; Fred Looft; William Michalson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Bradley Miller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Eben Cobb, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Lance Schachterle, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Stafford, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Yiming Rong, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Gretar Tryggvason, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; James Van de Ven, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: Multidisciplinary Engineering

reallocating faculty time, providing laboratory space, and a small amount ofoperating funds. The program is lead by the department heads from Computer Science, Electricaland Computer Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering as well as other faculty members fromthese departments. The courses are being designed and taught by an interdepartmental facultyteam from all three departments and we are currently searching for a faculty member explicitlyidentified as holding a joint appointment.In addition to resources committed by the Institute, we have sought and received external supportfor two related activities. One is a small pilot grant to work with FIRST to strengthen socialnetworking among teams in the competition. This is particularly important for

Relevance Score: 0.95051455

Outcome Assessment Process In A Manufacturing Engineering Program

Conference Session: Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Amir Javaheri, Virginia State University; Stephen S. Tompkins, Virgina State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University
Tagged Divisions: Manufacturing

. Page 13.957.9 Table 5 - Summary of the Results of Direct and Indirect Measures Program Assessment Method & Performance Criteria Actions for Continuous Improvement Outcomes Indirect Direct Decision Include at least 3 hours for review of math required in each related courses. Encourage students to use math help center. Outcome 1 85% - 100% 67% Concern Explore developing an integrated math/science/engineering math course to improve the