Conference Session

Instrumentation in Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seema Khan, Sonoma State University; Farid Farahmand, Sonoma State University; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford

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Instrumentation

Control View lab equipment Equipment Lab attendant Remote User (a) Main Menu Module (b) Experiment Module (c) Simulation Module9 (d) Quiz Module Figure 4: IVLP Application Modules ExamplesMain Menu: As shown in Figure 4(a), this module links the remote client to different applicationoptions. The clients can also log out from IVLP applications from this interface. Upon selectionof each application from the menu, the appropriate module will be invoked in a new

Conference Session

Simple Classroom Demonstrations for Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Kiefer, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

(basketball goal) This example introduced the students to eccentric loading problems and how they createmultiple stresses. The instructor began by showing a two minute YouTube video showing aseries of NBA slam dunks. A class discussion was then initiated discussing what types ofstresses the basketball support structure was subjected to. Calculations were then presented for Page 15.1015.5axial and bending stress at two different points (A and B below) for a very simplified model of abasketball goal as shown in figure 1 with equations 11-13. A follow-up discussion was alsofacilitated reminding the students of the difference between static and

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; Cathy Bays, University of Louisville

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Educational Research and Methods

mathematics, science, and engineering, (b) an ability to design andconduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data,(c) an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic,environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability,(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams, (e) an ability to identify, formulate, andsolve engineering problems, (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility, (g)an ability to communicate effectively, (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impactof engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context, (i) arecognition of the need for

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Homolka, Kansas State University, Salina; Greg Stephens, Kansas State University, Salina

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Mathematics

possibleoutcomes or combinations of a situation, and create and interpret graphs.Using Baseball Problems in Mathematics ClassesHome run trot--the batter’s eye a tapemeasuring the distance22There are many ways to incorporate baseball into mathematics. One could show how outfielderscatch a fly ball using the linear optical trajectory (LOT) model which received much nationalattention in 1995. This model uses equations to relate the motion of the fly ball to the motion of theoutfielder using a mathematical foundation. The LOT hypothesis determines “the strategy thefielder uses to catch a fly ball by following a path that will keep the optical trajectory projectionangle constant, this is equivalent to keeping the ratio (tan cx)/(tan B) constant.”23Merrimack

Conference Session

Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jai Agrawal, Purdue University, Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University, Calumet; Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University, Calumet

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

/manager/professional who hold baccalaureate in other technology fields. Thecertificate courses introduce the concepts and technology of harvesting energy from sun, windand other alternative sources, thermoelectric, electrochemical, bio-photosynthetic and hydrogenbased energy systems. The certificate consists of 12 credit hours, equivalent of four courses: 1)Solar Engineering Systems, 2) Wind and Alternative Energy Technology, 3) Energy Networkingand 4) Energy Neutral Living.Courses in the certificate can be delivered in traditional classroom/distance learning formats.Each course comprises of three components: a) content, b) critical review of current researchpapers and c) project. The course content consists of study of sources of energy and

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Rowland, Dept. of Civil & Mechanical Engineerint at United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy

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Aerospace

methodology in Appendix A yields the analytical tool shown inAppendix B allowing students to make design decisions there are many other things that can bedone to optimize one’s glider. Some good advice comes from the article “Design of Balsa WoodGliders: A lesson in the engineering process”3 and helps students understand and make the mostof the project they are required to complete. For example the article discusses qualitativeconstruction techniques as well as testing methods and modifications that can be made once theaircraft is flown. Additionally, because the gliders are launched by hand there is something to besaid for proper throwing technique. The gliders are designed to fly at speeds ranging fromapproximately 15-20 fps. Thus, if students find

Conference Session

Design Projects across the Curriculum

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Warners, Western Michigan University; Britney Richmond, Western Michigan University; Adam Eaton, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University

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Design in Engineering Education

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Conference Session

Industry Sponsored Research and Project Initiatives in Industrial Technology & Industrial Engineering Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Akshay Parthasarathy, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

% Completion Time (Hrs) 0 10 20 30 40 50Figure 4. Relationship between completion time and deviation from aluminum prototype results.The tabulated results for stress at location A (representative of other results) for the various loadsare shown in Table 1. As seen in Figure 4 (and as would be expected), the simple stresscalculations required the least time to complete. The results in the various locations were allwithin 20% of the reference point (the aluminum prototype). Only one of the data points(location B) predicted what would be considered a type II error (lower stress than the baseline).The FEA analyses required almost 50% more time to complete than the simple

Conference Session

Advances in Engineering Economy Pedagogy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Evans, University of Arkansas; Heather Nachtmann, University of Arkansas; Kim Needy, University of Arkansas

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Engineering Economy

engineering economy is beingtaught in undergraduate engineering classrooms and to uncover new and innovative methods forimproving how the curriculum is conducted.Bibliography1. Bafna, K. and B. Aller, “Enhancing the Learning of Engineering Economy with Innovative Technology and Teaching,” American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, 2007.2. Elizandro, D. W. and J. O. Matson, “Taking a Moment to Teach Engineering Economics Education,” The Page 15.50.6 Engineering Economist, Vol. 52, No. 2, 2007, pp. 97-116.3. Hartman, J. C., “Suggestions For Teaching Engineering Economy at the Undergraduate Level,” The

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport

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Graduate Studies

cases, and these provide theoretical and practical background in conducting experiments.References1. I. M. Abdel-Qader, B. J. Bazuin, Real-Time Digital Signal Processing in the Undergraduate Curriculum, IEEETransactions on Education, vol.46, no.1, February, 20032. D. Jacoby and R. Saint-Nom, Nice experiences teaching SP in Argentina, Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing,IEEE International Conference on acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing, 2689-2692 vol.5, 20013. J. P. Frantz, H. Choi, R. Baraniuk, DSP Education at Rice University,4. S. Gallardo, F. Barrero, S. L. Toral, M. J. Durán, eDSPlab: A remote-accessed instrumentation laboratory for digitalsignal processors training based on the Internet, IEEE Industrial Electronics, IECON 2006

Conference Session

Innovative Courses/Pedagogies in Liberal Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Liberal Education

AC 2010-1947: MODELING NATURE: GREEN ENGINEERING FOR ASUSTAINABLE WORLDGeorge Catalano, State University of New York, Binghamton Page 15.881.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Modeling Nature: Green Engineering for a Sustainable WorldAbstractA new course has been developed and offered which focuses upon sustainable engineering. Thekey elements of the course include introduction to the complex systems, systems engineeringmethods for complex systems, life cycle analysis, hard and soft system methodologies, failureanalysis using rich pictures and reflection upon the impacts engineering has upon both societyand the natural world through consideration of the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching and Assessment Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Willis, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

addition, concept maps of individual word networks are created in whichinfluential words and their links to other influential words are displayed. Prior to generating anyCRA statistics, the individual project reports had to be converted to text files with tables,diagrams, and appendices removed, as well as any mention of the organization or studentinvolved. The text files were named with a pseudonym indicating the grade level (A, B, C) of thereport, the rank of the report within the grade level (1, 2, 3, etc.) and the application domainsolution used—EM for Events Management, M for Membership, or OM for OrdersManagement.With the use of Crawdad, the set of text-only files extracted from formatted student reports wasconverted to a Crawdad-specific

Conference Session

Teaching Statics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Valle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sue Rosser, Georgia Institute of Technology; Janet Murray, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

AC 2010-2422: INTEL: PRESENTING REALISTIC EXERCISES IN A STATICSCLASSChristine Valle, Georgia Institute of TechnologySue Rosser, Georgia Institute of TechnologyJanet Murray, Georgia Institute of TechnologyWendy Newstetter, Georgia Institute of TechnologyLaurence Jacobs, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 15.786.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 InTEL: Presenting Realistic Exercises in a Statics ClassAbstractStatics, a foundational engineering course, introduces a unique approach to problem solving,which is characterized by model-based reasoning. The major intended course outcome is forstudents to develop the ability to create and utilize

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Roemer, University of Utah; Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah; April Kedrowicz, University of Utah; Debra Mascaro, University of Utah

AC 2010-1903: A SPIRAL LEARNING CURRICULUM IN MECHANICALENGINEERINGRobert Roemer, University of Utah Robert B. Roemer is currently a professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. He received his B.S. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, and his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University. He teaches courses in engineering design, and is interested in integrating the use of design projects and active learning throughout the curriculum to improve engineering education.Stacy Bamberg, University of Utah Stacy J. Morris Bamberg is an assistant professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah. She received her S.B. and S.M. in Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Miller, Virginia Tech; Jeffrey Connor, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Technology

would be given at the conclusion of each class. The material on the quiz would bebased on the current lecture and the students would have the opportunity to use their notes,whether they take notes on paper or on their laptops. Unfortunately the class time needed toprovide the quiz would take away from the time needed to cover the class curriculum. Until thisendeavor can be overcome, educators will continue to struggle with the negative effects oflaptops in the classroom.[1]Fink, L.D., R.L. Kolar, & D.A. Sabatini. “Laptops in the Classroom: Do They Make a Difference?” J.Engineering (October 2002): 397-401.Print[2]Cole, David. “Laptops vs. Learning.” Washington Post. 6 April 2007.Print[3]Fried, Carrie B. “In-class laptop use and its effects

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas Harlow, Western Kentucky University; Robert Choate, Western Kentucky University; H. Joel Lenoir, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

following sections.A. Project Management AspectsMany of the rewarding aspects of this project were the direct result of the project’s schedule andfixed date of delivery. The student worker was given 6 weeks to design, build, and test the testbed so that it could be used as the last experiment in the Engineering Experimentation andInstrumentation course. The fact that this project was needed for a class lab experience, on adate that could not possibly change, resulted in only two possible outcomes for the project:success (operational test bed) or failure (non-operational test bed). This provided a uniqueexperience since most student projects are evaluated on degrees of success and failure (i.e. gradeof A, B, C, D, or F) instead of on overall success

Conference Session

Communication in Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Fouad El Khoury, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

constructive learning,” Proceedings of the 2006 International Symposium on Wikis, pp. 131-132, Odense, Denmark, 2006.5. D. Hohne, L. Fu, B. Barkel, P. Woolf, “The wiki approach to teaching: Using student collaboration to create an up-to-date open-source textbook,” Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii, 2007.6. N. Aharony, “The use of wiki in an academic course: A qualitative investigation,” Proceedings of the Informing Science & IT Education Conference, pp. 147-153, Vama, Bulgaria, 2008.7. K.R. Parker and J.T. Chao, “Wiki as a teaching tool,” Interdisciplinary Journal of Knowledge and Learning Objects, Volume 3, pp. 57-72, 2007.8. H.L

Conference Session

High School Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Benjamin Stein, University of Wisconsin; Allen Phelps, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2010-1121: THE ENACTED CURRICULUM: A VIDEO BASED ANALYSISAmy Prevost, University of Wisconsin, Madison Amy Prevost is a graduate student in Education Leadership and Policy Analysis at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her research has focused on the STEM career pipeline, especially related to engineering and engineering education and biotechnology.Mitchell Nathan, University of Wisconsin, Madison Mitchell J. Nathan is Professor of Educational Psychology, Curriculum & Instruction, and Psychology, in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and Chair of the Learning Sciences program. He is a research fellow at the Wisconsin Center for Education Research

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Enayat Mahajerin, Saginaw Valley State University; Anca Sala, Baker College Of Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

solutions. This is true even for the analysis of problems involvingsimple geometry. In addition to the modeling errors, finite element analysis involves solving theequations using numerical methods, which again yield approximate solutions. Depending up onthe type of analysis performed, namely, structural, thermal, dynamic, NVH, etc., validation ofresults by simple models and hand calculations is necessary.The goals in FEA are thus to (a) use correct formulations to attain results close to exact results orresults from testing, and (b) to achieve convergence of the such results in the fastest time. Thereare other goals in terms of the development of theory and constitutive relationships to modelcomplex geometries consisting of advanced materials

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Clayson, Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education; P K Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

statement and analyze the assigned case, students wereinspired to learn the theory and put together their acquired knowledge. It was also foundthat the learning process was facilitated by students feeling a need to learn more abouttheir subject to be able to tackle real world’s problems .5. Utilizing Multimedia Case Studies to Teach the Professional Side of ProjectManagement, Cassandra C. Elrod, Susan L. Murray, Barry B. Flachsbart, Karl E.Burgher, and Drew M. FothCase Study Used: Superstar Case StudyThis research was conducted to evaluate the effectiveness of using a LITEE multimediacase study to teaching concepts in engineering courses. The LITEE Superstar case studywas implemented in an engineering Project Management course. Numerous

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Daniel Kirk, Florida Institute of Technology; Tein-min Tan, Drexel University; Sridhar Santhanam, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

this regard. a. Boeing should sponsor an Industry-Academia Summit which will help define the role that Boeing can play in K-12. b. Teaching modules, based on Boeing case studies, can be developed for teachers. c. Boeing is perceived as a leader in Lean and 10x methodologies. It has developed several training modules in this area. Some of these could be easily designed as modules for use in schools. d. A web portal could be devised as a clearinghouse for disseminating the best practices in STEM education. e. Boeing should develop a Signature Design or Science talent competition. This would help define the Boeing brand at an early stage in a budding young engineer

Conference Session

Leadership and Strategic Planning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cardella, Purdue University; Robert Davis, Purdue University; Shripad Revankar, Purdue University; Loring Nies, Purdue University; Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; Leah Jamieson, Purdue University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

world had guided a process of iterativevisioning and re-envisioning, ultimately leading to a high-level strategic planning document.Through this earlier process, a vision, mission, core values, goals, and key strategies wereestablished. To begin the process described in this paper, “team co-captains” were selected tolead teams that would take each strategy and move it from a “big idea” to a set of actionableactivities. An example of a strategy from the plan is “Educate Renaissance Engineers for the21st Century World.” Actionable activities under this strategy include “(a) developing andimplementing the Purdue Engineer of 2020 curriculum, (b) defining the role of engineering inpre-university education,” and so on. A total of 33 teams, which

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

, energy, oil and gas refining, and transportation systems to achieve increasing efficiencies in overall system operation. As geographically-aware sensors and mobile devices (such as GPS-enabled cell phones ) become more ubiquitous and allow the public to capture where (a) the location of events happen or (b) data is gathered, such actions have potential impacts on future actions, strategic decisions and proposed policies. In particular, mobile GTs open the door to methods of reasoning and persuasion that would be impossible without the use of publically available spatial information. For example, during a disaster, location-based videos captured through cell phones at a disaster site can facilitate rapid allocation of resources

Conference Session

Sustainability, Service Learning, and Entreprenuership

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shekar Viswanathan, National University, San Diego; Howard Evans, National University, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-1885: DEVELOPMENT OF A MASTERS DEGREE ON SUSTAINABILITYMANAGEMENTShekar Viswanathan, National University, San DiegoHoward Evans, National University, San Diego Page 15.404.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of a Master’s Degree Program on Sustainability ManagementAbstractThis paper summarizes the development of a unique, master’s degree program insustainability management based on fundamental concepts relating to energy,environment, products and processes. The interactions among practitioners andacademicians at the National University that lead to the development of this program arehighlighted. This

Conference Session

e-Learning Course Development and Instruction

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie-Pierre Huguet, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tom Haley, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Yaron Danon, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

. Page 15.638.109. Moskal, P., Dancing with a Bear: One University’s Experience with Evaluating Blended Learning. Journal of Asynchronous Learning Networks, 2009. 13(1): p. 65-74.10. Albrecht, B. (2006) Enriching student experience through blended learning. Research Bulletin 2006.11. Vaughan, N. and R. Garrison, How Blended Learning Can Support a Faculty Development Community of Inquiry. Journal of Asybchronous Learning Networks, 2006. 10(4): p. 139-152.12. Danchak, M. and M.-P. Huguet, Designing for the changing role of the instructor in blended learning IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, 2004. 47(3): p. 200-210.13. Jones, M.G., S.W. Harmon, and D. Lowther, Integrating Web-based learning

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daphene Koch, Purdue University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University; Greg Lasker, Purdue University

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Construction

. Retrieved October, 21 2009, from http://www.wbcsd.org/DocRoot/qUjY7w54vY1KncL32OVQ/EEB-Facts-and-trends.pdf 12. Pachauri, S., Spreng, D., 2002. Direct and indirect energy requirements of households in India. Energy Policy 30 (6), 511–523. 13. Reddy, B. S. (2003). Overcoming the energy efficiency gap in India’s household sector. Energy Policy, 31(11), 1117-1127. 14. Snegithi. (2009). Tamil Magazine. 15. McKay Kim and Bonnin Jenny. (2006). True green-100 everyday ways you can contribute to a healthier planet. National Geographic. 16. MacKay, D. (2009). Sustainable energy – without the hot air. UIT, Cambridge, England. 17. Smil, V. (2008). Energy in nature and society-General Energetics of complex systems. The MIT

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rick Williams, East Carolina University; William Howard, East Carolina University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1457: ASSESSMENT-DRIVEN EVOLUTION OF A FIRST-YEARPROGRAMRick Williams, East Carolina UniversityWilliam Howard, East Carolina University Page 15.210.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Assessment Driven Evolution of a First year ProgramAbstractThe general engineering program at East Carolina University (ECU) was established in 2004. Inthe fall of 2007, a major curriculum change was initiated that introduced three new courses intothe first year. These courses are Engineering Graphics, Introduction to Engineering, andComputer Applications in Engineering. Each of these courses contains projects or assignmentsthat directly assess the achievement of

Conference Session

Technology-Enhanced Learning

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Sharon Caraballo, George Mason University; James Groves, University of Virginia; Rosalyn Hobson, Virginia Commonwealth University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Continuing Professional Development

Teaching and Learninghttp://www.vcu.edu/cte/pdfs/OnlineTeachingWhitePaper.pdf5. Wattwod, Britt, Nugent Jeffrey, and Deihl, William (2009). Online Teaching and Learning Resource Guide.http://www.vcu.edu/cte/resources/OTLRG/OnlineTeachingAndLearningResourceGuide.pdf6. Brown, A., Hughes, O., McCue, L.S., Neu, W., and Tretola, B., “Distance learning in the graduate-level oceanengineering curriculum,” ASEE Conference Paper No. AC2007-49, 2007 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Page 15.687.13Honolulu, Hawaii, June 2007.7. McCue, L.S. and Scales, G.R., “Embracing the middle ground: Engaging on- and off-campus students within thesame

Conference Session

Liberal Education for 21st Century Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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Liberal Education

, Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years: A Scheme, Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 197014. Craig E. Nelson, On the Persistence of unicorns: The Trade-Off between Content and Critical Thinking Revisited”, In B. A. Pescosolido and R.Aminzade, eds. The Social Worlds of Higher Education. Pine Forge Press. Page 15.421.12

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

understanding of part three of the experiment. It should also be noted that the secondmoment given in Equation (1) is that about the centroidal axis perpendicular to the load. Ifstudents have not been introduced to this concept (in a Statics course for example), the instructorwill need to present the definition and discuss methods to calculate I for various cross-sectionalshapes. A sample supplemental handout is provided in Appendix B. Though the concept ofsecond moment of area may be new, however, most students could instinctively guess thatcertain cross-sections will deflect less than others (e.g. an I-beam deflects less than a square Page