Conference Session

Motivation and Self-Efficacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #6950Unlocking Student Motivation: Development of an Engineering MotivationSurveyMr. Philip Reid Brown, Virginia Tech Philip Brown is a Ph.D. candidate in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. He has a B.S. from Union College and a M.S. from Duke University, both in Electrical Engineering. His research interests include informed career decisions, mixed methods research, motivation and learning theories and intervention development.Dr. Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech Page 23.1284.1

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Implementing Active Learning in Mechanical Engineering Technology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael W Martin, Northern Michigan University

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Engineering Technology

theinstructor who placed an “A”, “B”, and “C” student into each group. Each group sat at a specificround table that was present in the room.Approximately the first 1/3 of the class was a review of homework problems and was facilitatedby using the classroom survey tool ResponseWare©. This is a web-based “clicker” type systemin which the students provide immediate feedback to instructor questions. An MS PowerPointpresentation was created for each homework assignment in which each problem was stated andmultiple potential answers for each problem were provided. The students would provide theiranswers to each question. This enabled the instructor to immediately determine if the problemwas well understood by the majority of the class. If a number of students

Conference Session

Two-Year College Division Transfer Topics Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Mobley, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Clemson University; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

degree.ResultsThis first stage of our analysis has revealed several emergent themes related to how studentsobtain knowledge about the transfer process through orientation and academic advising. Themain themes are summarized below. Quotations have been modified to improve readability bydeleting verbal crutches, such as “um” and “you know” and false starts. We have also assignedpseudonyms to the MIDFIELD schools (A-State, B-State, C-State, and D-State) and some of thesending institutions (Local Tech, Metropolitan Community College (MCC), and College-TownCommunity College (CTCC)) to enhance readability while maintaining institutionalconfidentiality. Speakers are identified by their institution (A, B, C, or D) and the order in whichthey were

Conference Session

Retention and Persistence in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Potvin, Clemson University; Zahra Hazari, Florida International University; Leidy Klotz, Clemson University; Allison Godwin, Clemson University; Robynne M. Lock, Department of Engineering and Science Education, Clemson University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Western Kentucky University; Nicole Barclay, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

& Sullivan, T. N. Engineering students' perceptions of engineering specialties. Journal of VocationalBehavior; 2005, 67, 87-101.[8] Zhang, G., Thorndyke, B., Ohland, M., Carter, R., & Anderson , T. Demographic Factors and AcademicPerformance: How Do Chemical Engineering Students Compare with Others? In American Society for Engineering Page 23.438.10Education Conference; 2003.[9] Dee, K. C.; Nauman, E.; Livesay, G. & Rice, J. Research report: learning styles of biomedical engineeringstudents. Annals of Biomedical Engineering; 2002, 30, 1100-1106.[10] Johnson, H.; Singh, A. The personality of civil engineers. Journal

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Novel Pedagogies 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Razi Nalim P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Manikanda K Rajagopal, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Robert J Helfenbein, Indiana University-IUPUI, School of Education

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Educational Research and Methods

-relatedprinciples: (a) developing a long-term time-line, (b) using theory and data to inform decisions, Page 23.591.6(c) paying attention to formative and summative components of the study, (d) creating sharplyfocused causal questions regarding impact of the program, and (e) using a variety of quantitativeand qualitative evidence to support claims.B. Research Questions   1. How are instructors implementing (or not) PEL in their classrooms? 2. How does the implementation of PEL in gateway engineering classrooms follow “best practice” as identified by the research? 3. How supported (by all stakeholders) do

Conference Session

Computing in the classroom

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan R. Goyings, Civil & Mechanical Engineering Department at The United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy, West Point; Bobby G Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

0.20 0.40 0.60 0.80 1.00 Change in Student Attitude Over the Semester, 5 Point Scale Figure 5: Change in student perception over time To supplement the written survey instruments, two focus sessions of two groups each wereconducted during the semester. The initial interviews were conducted on lesson six and theclosing interviews were conducted on final lesson of the course. The instructor did not attend thefocus groups to prevent the possibility of perceived or actual bias during the course. For eachgroup, two groups of 4 students each were interviewed for about 30 minutes, using the scriptattached in Appendix B as a guide to the discussion

Conference Session

Assessment of Student Learning 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse Pappas, James Madison University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7256Multisource feedback for STEM students improves academic performanceDr. Jesse Pappas, James Madison University Jesse Pappas studied self-insight, intentional self-development, and the role of emotion in self-perception at the University of Virginia, where he received a Ph.D. in social psychology. His dissertation project involved adapting established professional development tools to facilitate the personal and academic suc- cess of college students and others. As a research fellow in the School of Engineering at James Madison University, Jesse currently leads efforts to equip future scientists and

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Chetan S Sankar, Auburn University College of Engineering

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Computers in Education

; Leifer, L. (2005). Engineering design thinking, teaching, andlearning.6. Shaha, S. H. (1998). Integrated outcomes: Where CIOs need to be thinking. Health Management Technology,19(10), 447. Vazsonyi, A. (1999). Which door has the Cadillac. Decision Line, 30(1), 17-198. Abt, C. C. Serious Games. Lanham (1987), Serious games-Reprint.New York: Viking Press9. Prensky, M. (2001). Digital game-based learning. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill10. Hernandez, N. V., & Rangel, G. D. (2010). Improving engineering design education: From skills to educationalobjectives. ASME.11. Pahl, G., et al. (2007). Engineering design: A systematic approach. Springer.12. Biggs, J. B. (1970). Personality correlates of certain dimensions of study behavior. Australian Journal

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Motivation and Self-Efficacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hannah Kolar, Arizona State University; Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Ashish Amresh, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

-Collegiate Factors Influencing the Self-Efficacy of Engineering Students', Journal of Engineering Education 100(3), 604--623.11. Hutchison, M.; Follman, D.; Sumpter, M. & Bodner, G. (2006), 'Factors influencing the self-efficacy beliefs of first-year engineering students', Journal of Engineering Education - Washington 95(1), 39.12. Kilgore, D., Atman, C.J., Yasuhara, K., Barker, T.J. and Morozov, A. 2007. “Considering Context: A Study of First-Year Engineering Students.” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 96 (4), pp. 321- 334.13. Marra, R.,M. Rodgers, K.A., Shen, D., and Bogue, B. 2009. “Women Engineering Students and Self- Efficacy: A Multi-Year, Multi-Institution Study of Women Engineering Student Self

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. Department Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the BS in Physics, students will be able to: A demonstrate their understanding of the foundations in physics. B competently solve appropriate problems in upper level physics courses. C demonstrate competency in experimental design and scientific data collection and analysis. D demonstrate competency in their understanding of scientific information

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mo Ahmadian, Eastern New Mexico University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

heavilysubsidized tuition), the combination of participation in (a) a scholarship program and (b)academic support services resulted in higher academic achievement and retention for females(but both males and females used support services and peer advising at higher rates) compared togroups of students who participated in either (a) or (b) but not both. In the book Talking AboutLeaving, Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences, 3 it is stated that nationally 40 percent ofundergraduate students leave engineering programs, 50 percent leave the physical and biologicalsciences programs, and 60 percent leave mathematics programs to pursue other non-STEMprograms.Recent findings from the Academic Pathways Study (APS) have shown that among the factorsthat predict the

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Jessica Tryner, Rowan University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

later realized that it was impossible for the local Page 23.1064.3villagers to obtain grinders. A quick solution was proposed to use the mortar and pestle that arecommonly seen in the Africa. A bucket and a 2-inch PVC pipe with an end cap were used tosimulate the equipment (Figure 2 A & B). The peanut shells are reduced to the size of athumbnail. The size is selected by balancing the effort of crushing and the easiness of pressing.The student team also spent a long time to look for a suitable binder. The industrial binder wasclearly not an option. They tried cornstarch and rice starch since they were the local staplefood

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Avanzato, Pennsylvania State University, Abington

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Computers in Education

main(){ InitRS232(uartOne,baudRate9600); // need this for VEX multi-robot wait1Msec(1000); motor[rightMotor] = 63; // move forward for 1 second motor[leftMotor] = 63; wait1Msec(1000); motor[rightMotor] = 0; // stop motors motor[leftMotor] = 0; string message = “RobotB Go"; SendString(message); // send message to Robot B to move}Figure 3. Multi-robot Transmitter (Robot A)#include "XbeeTools.h " // Wait for a message from Robot A, then move forwward for 1 secondtask main(){ InitRS232(uartOne,baudRate9600); // need this for VEX multi-robot wait1Msec(500); string message; ReceiveString(message); // wait for a message from Robot A motor[rightMotor] = 63; // move forward for 1

Conference Session

Assessment of Community Engagement

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan E Canney P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Tess Bowling, University of Colorado at Boulder; Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Community Engagement Division

students to engineering; (b) how students talk about engineers interactingwith society; and (c) what role feedback from society, the community, or the client should playin the engineering design process.Purpose “While engineering is a profession with a strong ethical dimension, and while we have explicitly stated in our various codes of conduct that we must hold paramount the public safety, there has been until very recently no reference to addressing two of the most important issues of our times – poverty and underdevelopment and environmental degradation. It is as if engineering as a profession is somehow excused from such deliberations or that if we serve our employers faithfully and professionally, it will

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Audrey Lynn LaVallie, Turtle Mountain Community College; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University; G. Padmanabhan P.E., North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 2011 7. Padmanabhan G. and Davis, C. A. 2011. Collaborative Research-Mentoring for Tribal College Students, AC 2011-185, Proc. of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Vancouver, Canada, 2011 8. Padmanabhan, G. and Davis, C. A. 2008. Undergraduate Research Experience: A Collaborative Model for Tribal Community College Students, GC 2008-133, 7th Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Cape Town, South Africa, Oct. 19-23. 9. Peterson, M., Kraus, B. & Windham, T., 2005. Striving toward equity: Underrepresented minorities and mathematics. Society for Industrial and Applied Math, 38(3

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Hands-on/Experiential Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Daniel D. Frey, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

the students felt more confident that they could complete a more complexrobot. Overall, student’s self-reported knowledge of servos, motors and using manufacturingequipment increased based on survey results. The activity described in this paper has had a largeimpact on overall manufacturing confidence and course outcome for students.IntroductionUndergraduate mechanical engineering education usually places a high priority on designexperience. This is partly driven by the requirements the Accreditation Board for Engineeringand Technology (ABET) sets for engineering degrees1 . ABET criteria (a) through (k) includedesign explicitly, especially through criteria (c) and (b). The ABET criteria also implicitlyinclude design through requirements for

Conference Session

Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey S. Cross, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Kikuo Kishimoto, Tokyo Institute of Technology; Hisakazu Mihara; Masahiko Hara, Tokyo Institute of Technology

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International

(MISW)Tokyo Bus Tour 21(Cultural activity) Page 23.954.5Research presentation 24& closing ceremony a) b) d) c)e) f) g

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andy S Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Iem H Heng, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology CUNY

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

b) Computer Model Figure 3. Large Chemical Detection Robot, SniffBot Page 23.232.45.3 Chemical Detection Robot Design Project in the ClassroomA smaller version of a chemical detection robot called Sniffpuppy, which weighed about 15pounds, is developed for students who are taking MECH 2410 - Machine Design in theMechanical Engineering Technology department and EMT 2461 - Electromechanical SystemsSoftware Interface in the Computer Engineering Technology department. Students from the twoengineering technology departments collaborate in classes to design a small mobile chemicaldetection robot (CDR) that can be used to

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zohra Manseur, Oswego State University College

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Mathematics

betterunderstanding of the mathematical relationship between physical quantities as well as thederivation and verification of the validity of physics equations.Physical Units in CalculusMany engineering processes are modeled as differential equations relating inputs to outputs in asystem. Common examples include, in mechanics, the mass-spring modeling equationdescribing the motion of the mass in response to an input stimulus that excites the spring, and inelectric circuits, the series or parallel resistor, inductor, capacitor circuit. The equation is of theform: d 2 y(t ) dy(t ) a 2 b  cy(t )  x(t

Conference Session

Training and Support for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, University of Arkansas; John DUPE Lee, University of Arkansas; Douglas E. Spearot, University of Arkansas

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New Engineering Educators

the classin the beginning of the lecture. (9) Walk around while teaching instead of standing at one pointand reading the slides. (10) Ask questions to students to get them thinking and synchronized withthe flow of lecture. Page 23.852.8 (a) (b)Figure 2: (a) Steps taken towards delivering an effective lecture; (b) steps towards effectivecourse management and organization.5Figure 2 (b) shows the flowchart of necessary steps for course management and organizationtaken by Dr. Bedekar to learn effective teaching. Dr. Bedekar learned several key features of a

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tim Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems

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Continuing Professional Development

accomplished by all involvedthrough volunteering their time, expertise, and efforts.The weekend success centers on genuine and extreme output from a unique set of individuals: 1. Program participants who have agreed to attend a minimum of two weekend retreats 2. Former program participants who volunteer to: a. Create a unique theme and program content b. Manage a budget and schedule c. Recruit and lead volunteer content developers d. Arrange executive speakers e. Solicit and guide volunteer weekend coaches f. Manage communications and logistics 3. Previous program graduates who offer their expertise as volunteers: a. Content developers b. Logistic leads c. Evaluators

Conference Session

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

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thalia Anagnos, San Jose State University; Burford J. Furman, San Jose State University; Ping Hsu, San Jose State University; Patricia R Backer, San Jose State University

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First-Year Programs

points in many areas). There was virtually no impact on students’ perceptions aboutengineering as an a) exciting profession, b) challenging profession, c) profession that contributesto society, or d) profession in which people design products.In 2007, a new task force was convened to redesign the course. At the time 20% to 50% of ourengineering freshmen (depending on gender and ethnicity) were not persisting in engineeringinto the sophomore year. Furthermore, the course was not filling its intended purpose, as 30% ofthe students in the class were students who had waited until their junior or senior year to take it.A multi-disciplinary team of faculty designed a series of projects that engage students in multiplesteps of the design cycle

Conference Session

Sustainability and engineering education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandre David Wing, Colorado School of Mines; Cristal Hibbard, Colorado School of Mines; Jennifer Strong, Colorado School of Mines; Jörg E Drewes, Colorado School of Mines; Junko Munakata-Marr, Colorado School of Mines

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Environmental Engineering

Cycle & Taste Test & & Reuse Water Treatment Hungry BugsOf the following The sector that uses the Approximately how much A microorganism thatprocesses, which is most most water in the U.S. is: of the Earth’s surface is obtains its carbon sourceresponsible for chemical water? from CO2 gas is a(n):removal? a. households (residences) b. agriculture a. 33% a. autotroph c. manufacturing b. 50

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Herbert L. Hess, University of Idaho, Moscow; Brian Peterson, U.S. Air Force Academy; Susan Elmore, US Air Force Academy ; Al DUPE Mundy, United States Air Force Academy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Design.semester. Cost of a complete set of four student units is about $150 for materials. From picking upthe rough components at a lumberyard to finished, assembled product took the author about sixhours for a set of four student units. Photos of the student units are shown in Figure 6. Theinstructor unit is shown in Figure 7. Page 23.654.6 a. Three Way Switch Circuit b. GFCI Circuit b. Figure 6. Photographs of the Four Student Units.c. Panel with Receptacle and Security Light d. Switched Outlet Circuit Figure 6. Photographs of the Four Student Units

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Design Pedagogy and Curriculum 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Frank G Jacobitz, University of San Diego; Michael S. Morse, University of San Diego; Truc T. Ngo, University of San Diego

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Design in Engineering Education

% 20% 10% 10% 0% 0% 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 5 6 Rating Scale Rating Scale (a) (b) Figure 2. Obtaining help from other

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Radian G Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

reflect the size of the machine and thesensitivity to particular issues (e.g. large radius circles are better at highlighting machinegeometry errors, smaller circles are more sensitive to servo mismatch or lag). Figures 1, 2 and 3are exemplifying the procedures and techniques. Page 23.432.6 (a) (b) (c) (d)Figure 3 (a) Ballbar fixture adapter for EMCO CNC turning center (b) Ballbar measurement output withdifferent Quality standards. (c) Ballbar measurement output error values. (d) Ballbar error

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus); Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Brian Yoder; Rocio C Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-based instructional approaches and implement these approaches intheir classrooms and it will identify best practices for implementing effective VCP models. Asecondary affect of this effort is providing a large number of faculty members with an effectivevirtual learning experience, which should enable and encourage them to explore distanceeducation in a more meaningful way. Page 23.594.13AcknowledgementsThis work was supported by NSF grant DUE-1224217.References1. Anderson, W., U. Banerjee, C. Drennan, S. Elgin, I. Epstein, J. Handelsman, F. Hatfull, R. Losick, D. O’Dowd, B. Olivera, S. Strobel, C. Walker and I. Warner (2011). Changing the

Conference Session

FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya D Ennis, University of Colorado Boulder; Jacquelyn F. Sullivan, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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First-Year Programs

performance. Of the students who took math courses outside of engineering, 64%earned less than a B- and 33% received Ds or Fs in calculus I. In response to this failure at theimportant mathematics juncture to success in engineering, a new pre-calculus for engineerscourse was developed in collaboration with the Applied Math Program to prepare students with adeeper understanding of mathematical concepts beyond what they previously received andprepare them for calculus success. A pilot class of 16 took the course in spring 2012, of whichmany moved on to calculus I in fall 2012 (pilot 1). A description and modifications to the pre-calculus for engineers course are presented in the paper, including the adoption of the ALEKSLearning System to assess and

Conference Session

Communication and Engineering Careers: Motivating Our Students

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Anderson, Northwestern University; David W. Gatchell, Northwestern University; Barbara Shwom, Northwestern University; Stacy Benjamin, Segal Design Institute; John Andrew Lake, Segal Design Institute, Northwestern University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

/generalization as your topic sentence and expanding on it. Please feel free to change the sentence as needed to make it more accurate. If you have been assigned two sentences to develop, you may choose one but we’d prefer you do both. b) For the topic sentences of your teammates, identify the questions that the topic sentence raises in your mind and that you’d like to see your teammates’ paragraphs address.During the next class session, the teams discuss and revise the paragraphs together and with theinstructors. This exercise is not only an opportunity to coach students in writing clear paragraphs,but the specific set of statements that the students produce also provide a framework fordiscussing their

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

arating scale from A to F, including + and -. The high school students’ ratings were high for both(85 percent gave an A or B for enjoyment and about 75 percent gave it an A or B for learning),but the middle school students’ ratings were higher (over 98 percent gave it an A or B or learningand 80 percent for enjoyment). Males at both levels were slightly more enthusiastic than females.When asked what they liked most about the project, the items mentioned most frequently by thehigh school students referred to the hands-on aspects of the project. The middle school studentsalso liked the building but their second highest choice was working in groups and their third was