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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis

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Engineering Physics & Physics

problem solvingstrategies. Moreover, we are planning on following the students to observe whether some of thestrategies learned in the Fis-Mat course are still being used and we hope to reunite students foranother interdisciplinary experience in some other of their courses.AcknowledgementsThe authors acknowledge the support received from our Institution through a research chair grantCAT140 and the School of Engineering. We also recognize and express our appreciation to EricBrewe and his Physics Education Research Group for sharing material they have developed assupport for teaching a Physics course using Modeling Instruction.Bibliography1. M. W. Ohland, R. M. Felder, M. I. Hoit, G. Zhang, T. J. Anderson, “Integrated Curricula in the SUCCEED

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #7986An Engineering Physics Introduction to Electronics for ECE SophomoresDr. Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology DR. STEVE E. WATKINS is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology, formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla. His interests include educational innovation. He is active in IEEE, HKN, SPIE, and ASEE including service as the 2009 Midwest Section Chair and the 2012 Midwest Section Conference General Chair. His Ph.D. is from the University of Texas at Austin (1989). Contact: steve.e.watkins@ieee.org

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas; Adam S Green, University of St. Thomas; Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Paul R Ohmann, University of St. Thomas (MN)

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. In 1997 he returned to academia, joining the engineering faculty of the University of St. Thomas and has taught courses in elec- tronics, digital system design, mathematics, physics, circuit theory, electromagnetics, statistical process control, computing, mechatronics, control theory, metrology and design.Dr. Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas Marty Johnston received his B.S. from Walla Walla College and his M.S. and Ph.D. in physics from the University of California – Riverside. He is currently an Associate Professor of Physics at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN where he teaches a variety of physics courses. His research focuses on nonlinear dynamics. Working alongside undergraduate students

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Varun Kumar Karingula, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Hatem M Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Jeanne Michele Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. (1994) and an M.S. (1996) in mechanical engineering from the American University in Cairo. Mr. Wasfy’s research interests include advanced learning systems, cavitation modeling, com- putational fluid dynamics, internal combustion engine modeling and design, and AI rule-based expert systems.Ms. Jeanne Michele Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp. Page 23.229.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Assessment of Virtual Physics Lab (VPL) in summer course for pre-college preparation     Abstract  An innovative virtual physics lab (VPL) which was reported in a

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

, nearly two thirds of physics and chemistry majors go on to graduate study.Many students who major in the physical sciences choose to pursue graduate work in Page 23.416.2engineering fields, including materials science and engineering. In addition, the missionstatement of the College states, “In their chosen fields of study, students strengthen theircapabilities for disciplinary and interdisciplinary research.” Materials science is by natureinterdisciplinary, and teaching a materials science course aimed at students with diversescientific backgrounds helps foster interdisciplinary learning. It was with the goal of servingstudents interested in

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University; Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6107A Gentle Bridge between Dynamics and ThermodynamicsDr. David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University David Probst is Chair of the Department of Physics and Engineering Physics at Southeast Missouri State University. He teaches courses for students majoring in physics or engineering physics, as well as a conceptual physics course for general education.Dr. Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University Page 23.48.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert A Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6014A Simple Demonstration of the Power FactorDr. Robert A Ross, University of Detroit Mercy Page 23.103.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 A Simple Demonstration of the Power FactorAbstractThe power factor is a useful topic covered as part of the curriculum on alternating currentcircuits. The first exposure is typically in introductory courses. It is revisited in upper levelnetwork theory or circuit analysis courses in physics and engineering. It is standard practice toinclude the power

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Scott Tracewell StJohn; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and Physics; Juan Camilo Orozco

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6590Laboratory and Design Experiences in the Introduction to Engineering Courseat an Engineering and Physics DepartmentProf. Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central OklahomaMr. Scott Tracewell StJohnDr. Evan C. Lemley, University of Central OklahomaMr. Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and PhysicsMr. Juan Camilo Orozco Page 23.7.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Laboratory and Design Experiences in the Introduction to Engineering Course for an

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

was done to see how much the motor design project motivatedour students to learn the course materials. About hundred students participated in the survey. Thedata was analyzed using a spreadsheet and the outcome will be reported in this paper.IntroductionProject based teaching is an interesting concept and is in practice at several institutions1-2. Howmuch these activities influence learning is always a varying opinion3-5. Like other colleges, at ourinstitution most of the engineering students take Engineering Physics 1 and 2. As part ofEngineering Physics 2 course requirement6, a design project to build Electric Motor7 wasassigned, (details given in appendix1). In order to build the motor, students have to understandthe function of the motor

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Polin Yadak, Cañada College; Amelito G Enriquez, Canada College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

engineering and mathematics at Ca˜nada College. He received his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Irvine. His research interests include technology-enhanced instruction and increasing the representation of female, minority and other under- represented groups in mathematics, science and engineering. Page 23.978.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Preparing STEM Students for Success in Physics Through an Intensive Summer ProgramAbstract:Many community college students have low levels of preparation for college-level

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6739THE EVOLUTION OF CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE PHYSICSPROGRAM AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITYDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Faculty Liaison to the Pre-engineering Program at American University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Physics and Science Education from Kansas State University. Dr. Larkin is involved with Physics Education Research (PER) and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learn- ing in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines; Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6371Technology-Enabled Nurturing of Creativity and Innovation: A Specific Il-lustration from an Undergraduate Engineering Physics CourseProf. Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Prof. Frank Kowalski has been teaching physics at Colorado School of Mines since 1980.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of MinesDr. Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of MinesDr. Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines Page 23.1161.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Oklahoma State University (1988) respectively and a Ph.D. in Physics from Oklahoma State University (1993). He then held a postdoctoral research associate position at the Liquid Crystal Institute located on the campus of Kent State University working on flat-panel display metrology followed by a research scientist position at AlliedSignal (Madison, NJ) working on developing novel optical devices for new flat-panel display technologies. He then joined UWP (1996) assigned to develop from the ground floor a new Engineering Physics program. He continues in that role today teaching all areas of physics and engineering physics, currently serving as Department Chair as well, and pursues research in optical metrology

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Mark Scaife, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

currently serving as the Interim Director of Digital Content for Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science at McGraw-Hill Higher Education.Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University Andrew F. Heckler is an Associate Professor of Physics at Ohio State University. His original area of research was in Cosmology and Astrophysics. In the past nine years, he has focused on Physics Edu- cation Research, studying fundamental learning mechanisms involved in learning physics, the effects of representation on learning and problem solving, and the evolution of physics understanding during and after a physics course. As part of the education component of an NSF MRSEC center, he is also leading a project to identify and address student

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INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Ruth Rodríguez Gallegos, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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International

Paper ID #7988ACE: Innovative Educational Model to Teach Physics and Mathematics forEngineering StudentsProf. Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey Professor and Chair of the Physics Department at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. He is a member of the National Research System in Mexico, member of the Mexican Council of Educational Research; member of the American Association of Physics Teachers and has been member of the International Committee (2006-2008), president of the committee in 2008, member of the Philanthropy Committee (2011-2013) and member of the Membership and Benefits Committee (2012-2015); founding president

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FPD 7: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part II: Perceptions and Paradigms

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janaki Isabella Perera, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Brendan Thomas Quinlivan, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

Education—Is Problem-Based or Project-Based Learning the Answer?. Australasian Journal of Engineering Education, 3, 2-16. 11. Simonovich, J. A., Towers, E., & Zastavker, Y. V. (2011) Self-Directed Learner Development Through Project-Based Learning Environment: A Comparative Study of Engineering and Physics Courses. Paper presented at the National Associate for Research in Science Teaching (NARST), Orlando, FL. 12. Kember, D. (1997). A Reconceptualisation of the Research into University Academics' Conceptions of Teaching. Learning and instruction, 7(3), 255-275. 13. Umbach, P. D., & Wawrzynski, M. R. (2005). Faculty Do Matter: The Role of College Faculty in Student Learning and Engagement

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Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Wayne Freeman P.E., U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Anthony H. Hawes LCDR, USCG, United States Coast Guard Academy; Royce Warner James Ph.D.; Eric Jonathan Page, United States Coast Guard Academy; Ali M. Reza, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

thecapstone project, Electrical Engineering was able to develop a system that will become a vitalbuilding block for its data acquisition needs for several data acquisition and digital signalprocessing experiments. There are also further opportunities for Physics and ElectricalEngineering to develop systems to support Physics research and teaching, as well as developexperiments for Electrical Engineering labs in Signals and Systems, Controls and Digital SignalProcessing.I. Literature Review Capstone projects tend to fall into two distinct categories: single discipline faculty advisingstudents from a single discipline (single/single) and faculty from multiple disciplines advisingstudents from multiple disciplines (multi/multi). The single/single

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #7793Integrating Cyber Infrastructure with Physical LaboratoriesProf. Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University Dr. Yongpeng Zhang received his Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Houston in 2003, then joined Prairie View A&M University as a post-doctoral researcher. Dr. Zhang was then appointed to work as a tenure-track assistant professor in Engineering Technology in 2004. He was pro- moted to associate professor with tenure in 2010. His research interests are control system, mechatronics, motor drive, and power electronics. His research has been widely recognized and funded by

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Design Methodology and Evaluation 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #6527Training Future Designers: A Study on the Role of Physical ModelsDr. Vimal Kumar Viswanathan, Georgia Institute of Technology Vimal Viswanathan is a post-doctoral research associate at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA. He completed his PhD in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2012. His research interests are engineering design, creativity, innovation and design education.Dr. Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology Page 23.1260.1 c

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Involving Undergraduates in Research

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University; Anthony Tessari; Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; John E Lawler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #7345Multi-Institutional Physical Modeling Learning Environment for Geotechni-cal Engineering EducationDr. Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Professor Dr. Tarek Abdoun is the Iovino Chair professor and associate dean of Research for the School of Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI). He is the technical director of NSF Network for Earthquake Engineering Simulation (NEES) Facility at RPI.Dr. Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist UniversityDr. Anthony TessariVictoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteMr. John E Lawler, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Ann Holden, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Kristina M Fields, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Limit weekends are part of the STEM pipeline into our university. The Physics onthe Ropes Course has become a welcomed educational and active element of our weekendprograms and all age groups of 7th through 12th graders participate. We have included it becausePhysics is a required course for engineering majors and thus is important for all futureengineering students. In addition, we knew from our own experience and through research thatlearning through activity and motion brings a real-world exposure to the concepts.6 Page 23.965.2Our ProgramAs part of the Sky’s the Limit engineering outreach weekend’s curriculum, we have developed aprogram to

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Richard Baker, Ohio State University

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Mathematics

what they need to know mathematically. Thispaper presents just such a documentation of the mathematical content in a typical first-year physics course.1. IntroductionThe Department of Mathematics of a typical large mid-western university teaches alarge number of students each year, of whom about 70% are engineering students. TheDepartment of Physics teaches also teaches many student each year, of which about75% are engineering students. Many of these engineering students are enrolled in thebasic first-year courses in physics and mathematics, and to accommodate such largenumbers, course enrollments are split into multiple large lectures and supplementedwith smaller recitation sections.To ensure uniform teaching, the curriculum in physics and

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Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; J.Kevin Taylor; David W. Hey, California Polytechnic State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #7433Adapted Physical Activity Design Projects: A Collaboration Between Kinesi-ology and EngineeringDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University Dr Self has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Prior to that, he worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education activities include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory

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First-Year Programs (FPD) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Matthew A Verleger, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #5728First-Year Math and Physics Courses and their Role in Predicting AcademicSuccess in Subsequent CoursesDr. James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach James J. Pembridge is an assistant professor in the Freshman Engineering Department at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He earned a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, M.A. Education in Curriculum and Instruction, and Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Virginia Tech. His research has focused on mentoring as pedagogy for project-based courses and understanding the adult learning characteristics of undergraduate students.Dr. Matthew A

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mei Zhang, FAMU-FSU College of Engineering; Amy B Chan Hilton, Florida State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, andcreates opportunities for undergraduates to pursue nanotechnology related research activities. Inthe first NanoCORE project, we focused on introducing nanoscale science and engineering intothe undergraduate curriculum through short teaching units, which we refer to as “nanomodules,”within existing courses. Students also had opportunities for more in-depth nanotechnologytraining by enrolling in technical electives and participating in undergraduate research. Theprogram has made a noteworthy impact on our undergraduate educational content andexperience.2 With the NanoCORE II project, we have extended the program by expandingstudent-learning opportunities to include additional hands-on and laboratory activities. TheNanoCORE II topic areas and

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Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James Gardner Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering; Ram V Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Sachin Marotrao Shendokar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

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Materials

, 2013 Innovations in Nano Materials Education through International CollaborationsAbstract: The Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering (JSNN) was established as anacademic collaboration between North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University andThe University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Both Universities are classified by the CarnegieFoundation as “research universities with high research activity.” JSNN builds on the strengthsof the two universities in the basic sciences and in engineering to offer an innovative, cross-disciplinary graduate program that will train professionals in various emerging areas ofnanoscience and nanoengineering. The M.S. and Ph.D. programs in

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

examples to show how yo-yos were used to demonstratespecific physics concepts, and what physics concepts students had identified via brainstormingwith yo-yos. Representative student comments are provided. The limitation of the present studyand the future work are also discussed. The conclusions are made at the end of the paper.Learning Science and Engineering with Toys in STEM EducationLearning science and engineering with toys, particularly with inexpensive and readily availabletoys, has received growing applications in K-12 education in a variety of formal and informaleducational settings both inside and outside the classroom. Extensive research evidence 8-10 has

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh; Jon Pearlman; Christian D Schunn, University of Pittsburgh; Birdy Reynolds, University of Pittsburgh; Shelly Renee Brown MEd, The Quality of Life Technology Engineering Research Center; University of Pittsburgh

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #5993Connecting Research and Teaching Through Product Innovation: Quality ofLife Technology RET SiteMs. Mary R Goldberg, University of Pittsburgh Mary Goldberg, M.Ed. received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Spanish and a Master’s of Education in Administrative and Policy Studies from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been the Lead Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Department of Rehabilitation Science and Technology and Human Engineering Research Laboratories since 2007, where she has served as co-PI on four training programs in the field of assistive technology for undergraduates, veterans

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Classes in Entrepreneurship

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

II. Design. Referring to courses dealing with engineering design at junior and senior years. The courses are Product and Machine Design (IME3440) and Advanced Product and System Design (IME4490)• Phase III. Projects. Referring to courses suitable to undertake semester or year long projects, at senior year. The courses are Multidisciplinary Senior Design Project (IME4910, 4920, 4930) and Undergraduate Research/Independent Study (IME4980 and 4990).Each phase of the project corresponds to one year of duration. This is a natural process given theproposed approach of building knowledge in a sequence of courses. During Phases I and IIstudents are to the concepts of innovative design and entrepreneurial process, with emphasis onenergy

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Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Gardner-McCune, Human Centered Computing Clemson University; Darrryl Bryant DUPE McCune II, YES Beyond Limits; Chanteal Maria Edwards; Cedric Stallworth, Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Computing

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Computers in Education

her master’s and doctorate in Computer Science from Georgia In- stitute of Technology. She is also a board member of Y-STEM (Youth Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics organization), a non-profit foundation focused on enhancing the quality and accessibility of formal and informal STEM learning opportunities to African American and disadvantaged youth.Mr. Darrryl Bryant McCune II, YES Beyond Limits Darryl B. McCune II is a certified IT specialist through Georgia’s Metropolitan Regional Education Ser- vice Agency. For the past two years he has been developing computer science curriculum in collaboration with the office of Outreach, Enrollment, and Community of Georgia Tech. His work has focused on