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International Division Technical Session 9

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, University of Tulsa; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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International

standing,), educational background (e.g. university, major, QPA), travel abroad/international experiences (e.g. level of interest in international issues, foreign languageproficiency), and characteristics of the international experiences (e.g. programmatic elements ofexperiences such as duration, amount of reflection, and comfort zone). The background surveywill be used as independent predictor variables to help explain the results of the outcomeinstruments (EGPI and GPI). In addition, each site has recruited a comparison set of seniorengineering students who have not had an academic-based experience and a third sample ofincoming freshmen without international experience to provide a baseline. After analyzing thedata, a smaller subset of these

Conference Session

Developing the Design Skillset

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claes Fredriksson, Granta Design, Cambridge (UK); Mats Eriksson, Univeristy West; Hannah Melia, Granta Design, Ltd.

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Design in Engineering Education

examination of the course is differentiated depending on which learning outcome to assess.Students’ knowledge on product development theory is assessed through written examscontaining questions on the contents of the course literature (textbooks and research papers).The ability of students to perform a structured development project, including to identify andsolve problems, evaluate solutions as well as their use of tools and methods is evaluated andassessed in weekly meeting with the examiner. At these meetings, each student has to be reportand reflect on the work done and results obtained. Finally, the work is summarized by the studentgroups in an extensive written report. The project is also presented orally to the class.3. Product Development

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Teaching Communication II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith Shaul Norback, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tristan T. Utschig, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anthony Joseph Bonifonte, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gloria J. Ross, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

discussion with both coders. The themes with the most commentsrepresented several stakeholders who shared common feedback for how to modify the scoringsystem. For example, for the skill on “taking questions,” five stakeholders suggested that theskill definition needed further clarification and specific indicators. Once these themes wereverified and finalized, they were used to guide modifications of the scoring system.Final Inter-Rater Reliability TestingData CollectionIt should be noted that a number of skills were not modified at all because they were alreadyhighly reliable. For these skills, changes to the supplemental instructional materials will be madeto reflect the suggestions provided by the scoring system stakeholders.To analyze the inter

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Design in Engineering Education Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Anthony Radzins, Florida Atlantic University

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Design in Engineering Education

from the middle of thefront tire touching the ground to the middle of rear tire touching the ground. Although these measurements do not represent all vehicles, it will suffice for our initialtesting. The speed reducer should be wide enough so that no noncommercial or nonemergencyvehicle can drive over it without having to turn. So, from the measurements gathered, 80” shouldbe a suitable test Width and 148” for Base. These numbers both reflect the measurements of theChevy Silverado because it is the largest consumer vehicle that we measured. Since our exampletarget for the speed reducer will be 25 miles per hour we can convert this to feet per second todetermine the distance for each turn: Now that we know the distance a vehicle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Radian G. Belu, Drexel University (Tech.)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

through digital simulation approaches. The class contains50% synchronized classroom lectures and 50% asynchronized web-based lectures. (Note:Virtual facility -2 is used in this course). Prerequisite: Senior standing or instructor approval.IE/ME 4395 Design for Manufacturability (new course, elective course)This course focuses on manufacturing and incorporates many of the processes developed by theintegrated manufacturing industry, as well as novel techniques developed by scientists from alltechnical research areas including engineering, and mathematics. Principles of design formanufacturability and micro machining, assembly, measurement and medical manufacturing arecovered in this class. Learning outcomes should reflect (1) students being able to

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ben D Radhakrishnan, National University

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Educational Research and Methods

text books these days come up with new editions more often than before, this SCLactivity keeps the students informed about the latest happenings in the subject they are learning.Students’ feedback comments reflect that they are anxious to hear about the latest developments asthey come to each class – they have a different expectation at the beginning of each class.Learner-Centric SCLThe main learning base here is focused on learners becoming ‘creators’ with their own ideaswhich advances creativity/innovation and uses any and all prior knowledge the learners mightbring to the table. This is a team activity and involves the student-teams designing, creating

Conference Session

Assessment in Construction Education

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristen Caroline Hurtado, Arizona State University; Dean Takeo Kashiwagi; Kenneth Timothy Sullivan, Arizona State University

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Construction

Learned and Assessment Tool Target Questions Page 24.151.8Upon reflection of the past three semesters, the instructors derived lessons learned and areas ofpotential improvement for subsequent semesters as: the use of learning analytics, refined videodesign, and creation of course instructional method introductory materials. One of the areasneeding further research is how to best compare student performance in traditional versus richmedia environments, despite the dynamic nature of instruction in tailoring the approach to thestudents’ needs and content.In S2, the instructors were first introduced to learning analytics – a way for instructors to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Johnson, Texas A&M University; Xiaobo Peng, Prairie View A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Elif Ozturk; Ke Liu, Prairie View A&M University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Page 24.155.11best way to evaluate the modeling skills associated with adaptive expertise. Future work willattempt to better capture these skills.AcknowledgementThis material is supported by the National Science Foundation under EEC Grant Numbers1129403 and 1129411. Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations presented arethose of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References[1] Frechette, S.P., (2011). Model based enterprise for manufacturing. 44th CIRP International Conference on Manufacturing Systems. Madison, WI.[2] Liu, D.T. & Xu, X.W., (2001). A review of web-based product data management systems. Computers in Industry, 44 (3), 251-262.[3] Ye, Z., Peng

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NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Moaveni, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Karen C. Chou, Northwestern University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

. Page 24.171.2This lack of emphasis (accounting for approximately 10% of the course) is not a reflection of thesignificance of connections in design, instead, it is due to time constraints and the commonlymis-held belief that connections are standardized details that could and should be left tofabricators and detailers. However, connections, are the glue that holds a structure together, andas such deserve special emphasis to ensure sound structural integrity. Historically, connectionfailures have contributed to many structural failures. Examples include: the Hartford CivicCenter in 1977 [1], the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Kansas City in 1980 [2], and, more recently, the I-35 W Bridge in Minneapolis [3]. Since the Hyatt Regency failure, many state

Conference Session

Innovations in Electrical Engineering Courses

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; George Jonathan Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

Page 24.173.3 With these facts in mind, it is no coincidence that as each year goes by, teachers notice agreater percentage of students having difficulty understanding key concepts from difficultcoursework. With that said, it is not for lack of trying that students are failing to connect betweenwhat they learn and what is expected of them. Studies have shown that 65% of the populationbenefits more from visual learning than any other style 6. As this can serve as a reflection of thechanging world, it is up to educators to adapt to these changes to ensure that students are giventhe highest probability of success. Addressing this growing trend, an approach has been developed to cater to students’increasing demand for teaching techniques

Conference Session

FPD 8: Teaching Design in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Tracy Volz, Rice University

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First-Year Programs

. Work is ongoing to determine statisticalsignificance between the administration of the two different prompts. Page 24.203.10Most notable are the high scores in the post-test for the contextualized prompt. Previously, wewere disappointed in the overall low scores for many levels (Table 5).22 Based on othermeasures of student work, such as an exam and design prototypes, we were not confident thatstudent responses to the generic prompt were an accurate reflection of their learning. Thismotivated us to take a closer look at the prompt and revise it to the current contextualizedprompt.With this contextualized prompt, the post-test values for all

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Research Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip M. Reeves, The Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Elizabeth C. Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; D. Jake Follmer, The Pennsylvania State University; Jessica Menold, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurs have deemed a diverse set of skills to beimportant for a successful entrepreneur to possess. However, no true consensus exists in regardsto a definitive skill set, which may accurately reflect the amorphous nature of the profession.Regardless, as an educational program, skill development is an integral aspect of the minor. As a result, the instructors and evaluation team created a list of entrepreneurial traits orskills that should be addressed throughout the coursework including: creativity, optimism,opportunity recognition, the ability to act on an opportunity, persistence, ethical decision making,collaboration skills, the tolerance for ambiguity, communication skills, risk taking ability, beliefin success, and compassion. The

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua A. Levinson, Lafayette College; Eric L. Maase, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Glen Thomas Tennyson

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Chemical Engineering

Page 24.220.7preliminary standard operating procedure that the students can use to assist in theirfamiliarization with the apparatus and which they must adapt and modify to reflect theirknowledge and experience with the MIMO apparatus.The use of this hands-on experience is an important tool for students to better understand processcontrol concepts and to improve their general troubleshooting skills. The benefits are numerousand relate and to the fact that the student performs a complete study and tuning of a processsystem, in addition to using “state-of-the-art” software tools to assist in the analysis (e.g., Loop-Pro, Excel, LabView, etc.). Specifically, the student is engaged in familiarization, calibration,characterization, and the set-up

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman

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Chemical Engineering

enroll in a unit operations laboratory. This factor may or may not have influences student’sinterview results from the study, but it was consistent for both the group that received hands-onand the group that received lecture, so it is assumed the two groups are equal with respect toadditional hands-on learning.The interview protocol was updated to better reflect the course content that was covered in 2013.One question from the 2012 protocol was omitted on applying the ME balance to a piping systemand another question on continuity was added. The results from the continuity question will bereported elsewhere. The 2013 interview protocol can be viewed in the appendix of this paperwith questions emphasizing different usages of the ME balance and

Conference Session

ME Curriculum and Assessment

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Howard N. Shapiro, Iowa State University; Gloria Starns, Iowa State University

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Mechanical Engineering

-face sessions were recorded and put on line for allstudents. These were the primary lectures for the online students and required no additionalpreparation for the instructor. Several supplementary lectures were also recorded and put on linefor all students to make up for the lack of preparation of some students. In addition, twosupplemental problem assignments of a remedial nature were provided because of the poorpreparation of some students. This also was not an added burden due to the concurrent offeringbecause students in both sections needed that extra help. The need for remedial activities, though,reflects the change of admissions standards in order to reach out to a broader range of students.Finally, the online students needed

Conference Session

FPD 1: The Path to Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University; Jeffrey A. Davis, Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 24.315.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Study of the Consistency in Assessment of Pre-Engineering SkillsAbstractAssessment tools are often used in a predictive way to gauge the overall skills of first-yearengineering students as they begin their engineering education. They are also useful in settinginterventions in terms of tutorials, as well as providing self-improvement motivation for thestudents who achieve scores that are not consistent with earlier high school performance.Previous research1 has demonstrated that the academic averages obtained in high school, may notnecessarily reflect the skill level (competency) of the students entering first-year, especially inmathematics

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John C. Oliva, Hemlock Semiconductor Corporation

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College Industry Partnerships

@hscpoly.comAbstractAt this point in my career, I have spent half of my career in academia, and the latter half inindustry. Having bridged this divide between the two worlds, I believe that my perspectives canbe beneficial to both sides of the matter, bringing attention to ways in which collaborativepartnerships between industry and academia can be enhanced. In this paper I address severalclassifications of topics related to the general theme of my transition from academia to thecorporate world. I share an insider’s perspective that I have within my current workplaceregarding the academic world. Conversely, I reflect on the opposite perspectives that I recallfrom my academic days, and the extent to which those beliefs have been disproven or fortifiedsince I

Conference Session

Construction Division Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suat Gunhan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Jing Du, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Construction

environment as well as ensuring human health and comfort11. The greater partsof project delivery no longer rest with production but rather with the reproduction ofknowledge12. As an organization, the construction industry is expected to turn focus towardspreserving and reproducing sustainable project delivery ideology rather than only focusing on thetraditional thoughts of simply decreasing the overall schedule and minimizing total costs. Thedeveloping delivery systems must have characteristics that reflect the need for environmentalsensitivity, positive attitudes about social equity, and the desire to have economic prosperity12The information stated in the previous section describes the concepts that should be used alongwith the new ideas of

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Topics Related to Civil Engineering Curriculum

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen P. Mattingly, University of Texas, Arlington; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Andrew P. Kruzic P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Heather L. Frost; Ziaur Rahman, The University of Texas at Arlington

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Civil Engineering

. Page 24.341.13AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the University of Texas at Arlington’s QualityEnhancement Plan Phase II and work performed by Yvette Weatherton while serving at theNational Science Foundation. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. Congressional Budget Office (2011). Spending and Funding for Highways2. Aschauer, David (1989). “Is Public Expenditure Productive?” Journal of Monetary Economics, 23(2), 177-200.3. Reid, R. (2008). “The Infrastructure Crisis.” Civil Engineering, 78(1), 40-65.4. Transforming Undergrad Education in Engineering, Phase I

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Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Moseley, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Rachel McCord, Virginia Tech

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Educational Research and Methods

theywill encounter when they enter industry or pursue further academic study. This work focuses onthe development of an intervention meant to provide students with access to the honest problemsolving processes of experts when solving statics problems. Using cognitive apprenticeship as atheoretical framework, we seek to look at the impact that exposure to honest problem solvingstrategies has on novice problem solving skills.Literature Review and Theoretical FrameworkProblem Solving in StaticsThe ability to problem solve is a critical skill that is required of undergraduate engineeringstudents in the United States. The need for this skill is reflected in ABET Criterion 3. (e) thatstates that students must be able to “identify, formulate, and solve

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anirudh Roshan Sriram, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Karthik Ramani, Purdue University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. Page 24.683.13Bibliography1. Jansson, David G., and Steven M. Smith. "Design fixation." Design Studies 12.1 (1991): 3-11.2. Ullman, David G., Thomas G. Dietterich, and Larry A. Stauffer. "A Model of the Mechanical Design ProcessBased on Empirical Data." AI EDAM 2.1 (1988): 33-52.3. Adams, Nadine, and Clinton Hayes. "Does teaching with a Tablet PC enhance the teaching experience andprovide greater flexibility?" Australasian Tablets in Education Conference (ATiEC). 2009.4. Lee, Wee San, et al. "Newton's Pen: A

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K-12 and Precollege Engineering Curriculum and Programming Resources, Part 2 of 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); John Timothy Gill, Lee-Scott Academy

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

this game. We particularly thank Dayvid Jones and MichaelWatkins and their team in helping us in the design and development of this game. We alsothank Dr. John M. Winters and John Gill for their support in implementing the game at LeeScott Academy School. This project was funded by the National Science Foundation, IIP#1110223. The PI of the project was Steve Lynch from Toolwire Inc. and Co-PI Dr. P. K .Rajufrom Auburn University. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this paper are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of theNational Science Foundation.References1. National Science Foundation, (2013). http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2013/nsf13601/nsf13601.htm2. Gattie, D. K., &

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Nanotechnology

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, IUPUI; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, IUPUI

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

papers, it was evidenced that the student teams fromengineering and sciences have benefited the multidisciplinary aspects of the program.The data collected reflects the students’ satisfaction of the course and shows that it meets theirexpectations. These presented results are consistent with the outcomes of the survey conductedfor the other courses as well as similar survey conducted in the past academic sessions. Thesurvey outcomes presented in the table and the highlights above clearly indicates the significantimpact of the these courses in their learning of nanotechnology and multidisciplinary materials aswell as on the overall understanding of science and technology, and on multitude of aspects oftheir skills that are critical to succeed in

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Olga Stavridis, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay M.S., The Ohio State University ; Lisa Abrams, The Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Jessica Thomas, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

engineering coursework and/or advanced coursework, students will learn how tovisualize objects in 3D and communicate that same object on 2D medium by developing theirspatial thinkingCourse Learning Objectives: Students will learn how to do the following:  Create isometric and orthogonal sketches based on given data  Create sketches of solid objects by combining them with other solid objects or revolving Page 24.699.7 them about one or more axes  Represent a 3-D object by “unfolding” it and sketching a flat pattern on paper or computer screen  Create the sketch of an object reflected and shown as a “sectioned

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Assessment of Learning in ECE

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammed Taqiuddin Taher, DeVry University, Addison; Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, DuPage

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Electrical and Computer

pace progress in discovery and understanding of issues.  Facilitating the presentation of ‘dry concepts’ in another way – by integration of theory and practice. The present study focused on the use of simulation as an instructional method to improvestudent learning. Specifically scaffolding and exploration domains of cognitive apprenticeshipwere employed to explore their impact on student learning. Due to limitations of simulationsoftware elements like modeling, coaching, articulation, and reflection were not addressed (SeeTable 2). Also Multisim features do not allow interactivity component thus modulation will notbe directly studied. Since the present study primarily focused on the use of scaffold

Conference Session

WIED: Strategies Beyond the Classroom

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Rae Volpatti, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl A. Bodnar, University of Pittsburgh; Lauren M. Byland, University of Pittsburgh

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Women in Engineering

particular, theyfound the use of case studies to be a valuable tool in promoting reflection on this sensitivetopic.33 After this initial implementation, the Stevens Institute of Technology outlined plans toexpand their training to upper classmen and graduate students; however, no further publicationson the dissemination of this workshop could be found. To our knowledge, there have been norecent reports of analogous workshops although the subject of SH remains of importance today.We therefore propose that offering SH workshops such as the one described within this study touniversity women across the United States will provide a positive atmosphere to educate femaleengineers on sexual harassment early in their careers.MethodsPlanning the Harassment

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Curriculum & Student Enrollment I

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Immanuel Adaikalaraj Edinbarough, University of Texas, Brownsville; Posinasetti Nageswara Rao, University of Northern Iowa; Kanchan Das, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

Page 24.731.10 development3.2 Manufacturing Competency clustersA set of competencies recommended in the literature [6, 7, 8, 9, and 11] is grouped to reflect in thecorresponding manufacturing courses shown in Table 10. The competencies, namely systemsthinking, anticipatory, normative, strategic, and interpersonal, are further developed into thesubcategories of competencies and presented in the second row of Table 10. These competenciesmight be included in the new or existing manufacturing engineering and technology courses asshown in Table 10. The competencies and outcomes can be achieved in the correspondingmanufacturing related courses at three different levels, namely introduce, develop, and

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FPD 3: Retention

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia Elena Vergara, Michigan State University; Theodore Demetrius Caldwell M.Ed., Diversity Programs Office/College of Engineering/Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Subashini Nagendran Sivakumar, Michigan State University; Kyle P. Foster, Michigan State University College of Engineering; Tonisha Brandy Lane, Michigan State University; Rickey Alfred Caldwell Jr.; Lisa R. Henry, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

” have higherretention rates in engineering programs. In addition to academic challenges, students matriculatewith a distinct set of attitudes and expectations that reflect their experiences in their socialcontext i.e. family, community, and economic background. According to Foor, 6 students fromlow socioeconomic backgrounds and who attended resource-poor high schools enter engineeringprograms on an uneven plane.For example in the College of Engineering (COE) at MSU a large number of under-preparedstudents start their engineering mathematics coursework below calculus or even below collegealgebra. Figure 1 shows the retention data for all new freshmen that start their mathematicscoursework with Math 1825, a no-credit introductory math. A student

Conference Session

Preparing Minority Students for Undergraduate and Graduate Research

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nadir Yilmaz P.E., New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology; Francisco Martin Vigil, New Mexico Institute of Mining & Technology; Miquela Trujillo, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Isabella Acevedo-Rodriguez, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Ricardo B. Jacquez, New Mexico State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Mexico Alliance for Minority Participation Since its establishment in 1993, New Mexico AMP has impacted the lives of students in NewMexico, their retention in STEM degree programs, as well as, their professional developmentand progression to graduate school and the STEM workforce. These outcomes reflect the goal ofNew Mexico AMP to increase the number of B.S. degrees awarded to minorities traditionallyunderrepresented in STEM. Since New Mexico AMP’s launch, the number of STEM degreesawarded to minority students has more than doubled, from 253 in 1992/93 to 586 degrees in2011, with a total of 7,871 STEM degrees awarded over the life of the program. The Alliance isfunded through the National Science Foundation (NSF) Louis Stokes Alliance for

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FPD 2: Building Community

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville; Patricia A. Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

sample of female students would add credence to the results of thisstudy. This study was correlational; thus no cause and effect could be determined from theresults. The values for collaboration were gathered on a survey that asked students tocharacterize their collaboration in terms of frequency of collaborations based on all homeworkand tests. As with all surveys, it is unknown how accurately the answers reflect actualcollaboration levels and if students’ responses were influenced by current collaborationactivities. Also the measures of collaboration were based on the answer to one question; futurevalidation on this measure is needed. It is clear from the plethora of research on academic performance and retention ofengineering