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Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Maloney, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-943: SOME IMPLICATIONS FROM PHYSICS EDUCATION RESEARCHFOR TEACHING PROBLEM SOLVING IN GENERAL PHYSICSDavid Maloney, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne (Eng) Page 13.1092.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Some Implications from Physics Education Research for Teaching Problem Solving in General PhysicsIntroductionTraditionally one of the major goals of general physics courses is to help studentsdevelop problem solving skills. But while this goal is widely acknowledged byinstructors for these courses, what they mean by it is seldom explicitly identified. Ofteninstructors assume that everyone understands that the

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

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Educational Research and Methods

processes of the project. She has been faculty in science and mathematics education quantitative and qualitative research design courses at the doctoral level. She has been involved in the development of innovative mathematics curricular activities and formative assessment in mathematics problem solving. Page 14.347.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Comparison of Student Perceptions of Virtual and Physical LaboratoriesKey words: metacognition, experimental design, virtual laboratoryAbstractThis paper presents an analysis of student survey responses after completion of three differentlaboratories, two

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Tools to Enhance Student Learning of Undergraduate Engineering Content

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Patricia Muisener, Stevens Institute of Technology; Guillermo D. Ibarrola Recalde, Stevens Institute of Technology; Gail P. Baxter, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

environments for STEM Education and outreach for historically underserved communities.Dr. Gail P. Baxter, Stevens Institute of Technology Gail P. Baxter is the Co-Director, Center for Innovation in Engineering and Science Education (CIESE) at Stevens Institute of Technology. Baxter leads CIESE research and evaluation efforts and manages a program to support faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices in the core courses in the School of Engineering at Stevens. Before joining CIESE, Baxter was a Senior Survey Researcher at Mathematica Policy Research, Inc., Senior Research Scientist at Educational Testing Service, and an Assistant Professor in the Graduate School of Education at the University of Michigan. In

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Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Lewis Van De Bogart, University of Maine; MacKenzie R. Stetzer, University of Maine

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Educational Research and Methods

American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Investigating physics and engineering students’ understanding of ac biasing networksAbstract: This research paper describes a targeted investigation of student understanding of acbiasing networks, which has been conducted as part of a larger, ongoing project focused on thelearning and teaching of canonical bipolar junction transistor (BJT) circuits (e.g., the common-emitter amplifier). Biasing networks are critical for signal processing via BJT circuits, yetcoverage of such networks in physics and electrical engineering courses and texts is sparse andfrequently secondary to coverage of the amplifier circuits themselves. In this cross-disciplinaryproject, we have been

Conference Session

Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mel Sabella, Chicago State University; Stephanie Barr, Chicago State University

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Educational Research and Methods

representations and gender issues. Page 13.712.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Implementing research–based instructional materials to promote coherence in physics knowledge for the urban STEM studentAbstractFunding from the National Science Foundation – Course, Curriculum, and LaboratoryImprovement (CCLI) Program has allowed the physics program at Chicago State University tomake major changes to the algebra and calculus-based physics classes through theimplementation of innovative, research-based instructional materials. This instructional reformeffort seeks to (1) improve learning for all students in the

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Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Lili Cui, University of Maryland Baltimore County

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Educational Research and Methods

required to take multiple calculus courses and two semesters ofcalculus-based physics as a pre- or co-requisite for their engineering courses. In our research wehave investigated the extent to which these students retain and transfer their learning fromcalculus to physics and also from physics to engineering courses. While retention is the abilityto recall your knowledge at a later point in time, transfer of learning is defined as the ability toapply what one has learned in one situation to a different situation.Many introductory calculus-based physics students have difficulties when solving physicsproblems involving calculus. The participants in this study were students enrolled in a second-semester physics course taken by future engineers and

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ERM Technical Session 11: Leadership and Collaborations in Engineering

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gemma Henderson, University of Miami; Meagan R. Kendall, University of Texas, El Paso; Ines Basalo, University of Miami; Alexandra Coso Strong, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #25541Co-Designed Research Agenda to Foster Educational Innovation Efforts WithinUndergraduate Engineering at HSIsGemma Henderson, University of Miami Gemma Henderson is a Senior Instructional Designer for the LIFE (Learning, Innovation and Faculty Engagement) team in Academic Technologies at the University of Miami, Coral Gables. Gemma partners with faculty members, academic units, and other university stakeholders to create and assess innovative, effective, and meaningful learning experiences, through learner-centered pedagogies, differentiated teach- ing, and emerging educational technologies. She has

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Faculty Development II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill K Nelson, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #12966Faculty Autonomy in Teaching Development GroupsProf. Jill K Nelson, George Mason UniversityDr. Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University Page 26.763.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Faculty Autonomy in Teaching Development Groups: Analyzing Decision-making Using a Diffusion of Innovations Framework A gap, or “valley of death,” has been identified between research findings in engineering education and their implementation by instructors1,2. A variety of efforts have been made to bridge this

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Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 2

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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So Yoon Yoon, Texas A&M University; P.K. Imbrie, Texas A&M University; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University

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Educational Research and Methods

], the Teaching Engineering Self- efficacy Scale [TESS], the Student Attitudinal Success Inventory [SASI]), the evaluation of engineering teacher professional development programs, and the investigation of P-16 students’ spatial ability to un- derstand its association with their academic performance and talent developemnt in STEM fields.Dr. P.K. Imbrie, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joe J.J. Lin currently works as a research associate in the college of engineering at Texas A&M University. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Education and M.S. in Industrial Engineering from Purdue Univer- sity. His research interest includes: student success and retention in engineering

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Hug, Colorado Evaluation & Research Consulting; Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation

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Educational Research and Methods

). Effective STEMprograms for adolescent girls: Three approaches and many lessons learned. Afterschool matters,17, 17-25.[6] Bystydzienski, J. M., Eisenhart, M., & Bruning, M. (2015). High school is not too late:Developing girls' interest and engagement in engineering careers. The Career DevelopmentQuarterly, 63(1), 88-95.[7] Crismond, D. (2001). Learning and using science ideas when doing investigate‐and‐redesigntasks: A study of naive, novice, and expert designers doing constrained and scaffolded designwork. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 38(7), 791-820.[8] Yin, R. K. (2011). Applications of case study research. Sage.[9] Schwandt, T. A., Lincoln, Y. S., & Guba, E. G. (2007). Judging interpretations: But is itrigorous

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Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16568The Role of Shared Physical Space in Affording the Creation of Shared Con-ceptual Spaces in Design Project TeamsDr. Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto Penny Kinnear currently works with the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto where she focuses on the development and delivery of Professional Language support for a highly student body. She has a background in applied linguistics, second language and bilingual education and writing education. She is co-author of the book, ”Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An in- troduction through narratives.” Her current research

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Trends in Engineering Education 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, E2RG

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Educational Research and Methods

bioelectromagnetics. She holds a Ph.D. in Physics from Northwestern University and a Pennsylvania teachers Certificate for high school science teachingMr. Mustafa A Biviji, E2RG Mustafa A. Biviji has worked in different roles in the software industry, a policy think-tank and a con- sultancy firm. His interests lie in spotting and analyzing innovations in the electrical and electronics industry. Mr. Biviji is currently an Engineering Analyst at Energy & Environmental Resources Group, LLC (E2RG). In this role, he analyzes new trends in the smart electric grid sector and consults with elec- tric utilities to help adopt them. He has also developed a tool to determine new dynamic rates for utility customers on behalf of the U.S

Conference Session

Faculty and Student Perspective on Instructional Strategies

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Guangming Yao, Clarkson University; Kelly Black, University of Georgia; Michael W. Ramsdell, Clarkson University; Matthew K. Voigt, San Diego State University; Kalani Kithuliya Rubasinghe Kattadige, Clarkson University; Wen Li, University of California, Los Angeles

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Educational Research and Methods

during their year-long training in COMPASS and they performedwell in their continuing mathematics courses, regardless of their initial weaknesses in math priorto attending college. The study is likely to interest a broad group of engineering education researchers and/orpractitioners to disseminate knowledge on engineering teaching and learning since mathematics isa common problem throughout engineering education. In addition, even though the improvementof COMPASS students in continuing math courses are not significant, their slightly betterperformance shows a great improvement in comparison with their low math test scores ashigh-risk category group students. The COMPASS program may improve instruction throughthe development of innovative

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Trenor, Clemson University; Shirley Yu, University of Houston; Denise Grant, Clemson University; Hibah Salem, Univesity of Houston

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Educational Research and Methods

. Page 14.941.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Participation in a Research Experience for Teachers Program: Impact on Perceptions and Efficacy to Teach EngineeringKeywords: Teacher efficacy, Self-efficacy, Research Experiences for Teachers, K-12teachersAbstractThis paper utilizes social cognitive theory to investigate the impact of a National ScienceFoundation-sponsored Research Experiences for Teachers program on participants’ knowledgeabout and perceptions of the field of engineering, as well as efficacy for teaching engineeringtopics. Eleven middle and high school teachers participating in the summer 2008 programcompleted pre-program and post-program surveys and took part in individual semi

Conference Session

Special Session: Innovation through Improv

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lew Lefton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Richard Catrambone, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2010-1650: IMPROVISATION FOR ENGINEERING INNOVATIONPeter Ludovice, Georgia Institute of Technology Pete Ludovice is an Associate Prof. of Chemical and and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received a B.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Illinois and M.I.T. respectively. Pete carries out research on the molecular modeling of synthetic and biological macromolecules, and the use of humor and improvisation to improve technical innovation, communication and education. He works as a stand-up comedian in front of technical & non-technical audiences internationally. Pete hosts a weekly radio show entitled INSIDE THE BLACK BOX

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland

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Educational Research and Methods

Auckland in 1978, 1980 and 1984 respectively. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Auckland in 1984 where he is currently a Senior Lecturer. He is a member of the Department’s Radio Systems Group and his (disciplinary) research interests lie in the areas of radio systems, electromagnetics and bioelectromagnetics. Over the last 20 years he has taught at all levels and has developed a particular interest in curriculum and course design. He has received numerous teaching awards from his institution. In 2004 he was awarded a (National) Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award in the Sustained Excellence in Teaching category and in 2005 he received the

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Howard Evans, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2008-2099: MOTIVATING RESEARCH IN AN ENGINEERING TEACHINGINSTITUTIONHoward Evans, National University Dr. Howard Evans was appointed founding Dean of the School of Engineering and Technology, National University, in October, 2003. He received B.S. degrees in Physics and Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University, and a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology. Dr. Evans has over 20 years of executive and senior technical management experience at 3M Company and IBM Corporation, primarily leading multidisciplinary, global technical organizations responsible for R&D; new business and market development; manufacturing

Conference Session

Assessment I: Developing Assessment Tools

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajid Hussain, The Islamic University in Madinah; Fong K. Mak P.E., Gannon University; Mohammad Faroug Addas, The Islamic University in Madinah

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Educational Research and Methods

disadvantage of this approach is that it does not facilitate early remediation ofperformance failures because necessary outcomes information related to deficient teaching andlearning mechanisms is measured only for mastery level courses. A holistic approach forcontinuous quality improvement in academic learning would require a systematic measurement ofperformance indicators in all three domains and their corresponding categories of learning levelsfor all course levels in a given program’s curriculum.In this research, we present an innovative methodology for engineering program evaluationutilizing significant customization implemented in a web-based software, EvalTools® 6. Uniquecurricular assessments implementing scientific constructive alignment are

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Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandralekha Singh, University of Pittsburgh

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Educational Research and Methods

may significantly reduce these difficulties. She is also researching cognitive issues in learning physics and how to make students better problem solvers and independent learners. She is the recipient of the the University of Pittsburgh Chancellor's Distinguished Teaching Award and College of Arts and Sciences Bellet Teaching Excellence Award. Page 13.718.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Improving Students’ Understanding of MagnetismAbstractFormally investigating the sources of students' difficulties around specific subjects is crucial fordeveloping appropriate strategies to

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STEM Pipeline: Pre-College to Post-Baccalaureate

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Smaill, University of Auckland; Elizabeth Godfrey, University of Auckland; Gerard Rowe, University of Auckland

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Educational Research and Methods

the University of Auckland in 1978, 1980 and 1984 respectively. He joined the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Auckland in 1984 where he is currently a Senior Lecturer. He is a member of the Department’s Radio Systems Group and his (disciplinary) research interests lie in the areas of radio systems, electromagnetics and bioelectromagnetics. Over the last 20 years he has taught at all levels and has developed a particular interest in curriculum and course design. He has received numerous teaching awards from his institution. In 2004 he was awarded a (National) Tertiary Teaching Excellence Award in the Sustained Excellence in Teaching category and in 2005 he

Conference Session

Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University; Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University; Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University

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Educational Research and Methods

systems. Contact: m.e.ssemakula@wayne.eduDr. Gene Yeau-Jian Liao, Wayne State University GENE LIAO is currently Director of the Electric-drive Vehicle Engineering and Alternative Energy Tech- nology programs and Professor at Wayne State University. He received a M.S. in mechanical engineering from Columbia University, and a doctor of engineering from University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. He has over 17 years of industrial practices in the automotive sector prior to becoming a faculty member. Dr. Liao has research and teaching interests in the areas of hybrid vehicles, energy storage, and advanced manufacturing.Prof. Shlomo S. Sawilowsky, Wayne State University https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shlomo Sawilowsky http

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Practice II: Curricular Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amir Behbahanian, Utah State University; Erin L. Davis, Utah State University; Nick A. Roberts, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #22543Open Educational Resources in the Undergraduate Engineering Curriculum:A Materials Science Case StudyMr. Amir Behbahanian, Utah State University I‘m a Ph.D. Studen at the Mechanical and Aerospace engineering department of Utah State University, my main area of research is Nano Thermal Analysis. I also had the chance to be the TA of material science for two semesters.Erin L. Davis, Utah State UniversityProf. Nick A. Roberts, Utah State University Prof. Roberts is an Assistant Professor at Utah State University where his research is focused on the fundamental study of material behavior, specifically

Conference Session

Development as Faculty and Researcher: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudia M Walter, DiZ - Center for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education; Christian H Kautz, Hamburg University of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods

, Hamburg University of Technology Christian H. Kautz has a Diplom degree in Physics from University of Hamburg and a Ph.D. in Physics (for work in Physics Education Research) from the University of Washington. Currently, he leads the Engineering Education Research Group at Hamburg University of Technology. Page 26.1782.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 “Conceptual Change” as a guiding principle for the professional development of teaching staffAbstractThis paper describes an attempt to use a conceptual change approach for the

Conference Session

Learning From Experts

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University; Eden Fisher, Carnegie Mellon University; Mustafa A. Biviji, Carnegie Mellon University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2011-2354: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON TEACHING INNOVATION TOENGINEERS AN EXPLORATION OF MENTAL MODELS OF INNOVA-TION EXPERTSEden Fisher, Mustafa Biviji, Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University Eden Fisher is the Director of the Masters Program in Engineering and Technology Innovation Manage- ment (ETIM) and Professor of the Practice at Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Fisher holds a BS in Chemistry from Princeton University and a Ph.D. in Engineering & Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon. She worked in technology innovation for over 20 years at ALCOA. Indira Nair is Vice Provost and Professor Emeritus in Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon. She has a Ph.D. in Physics from Northwestern University and has

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Physics Education Research (PER) Relevant for Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meltzer, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington, USA

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Educational Research and Methods

difficulties seen among the introductory students. We have attempted to addressthese difficulties through learning strategies that emphasized working in small groups onresearch-based guided-inquiry worksheets. Our experience in probing and addressing theselearning difficulties may provide insights into analogous pedagogical issues in upper-levelcourses in engineering which focus on the theory and applications of thermodynamics.IntroductionFor the past eight years, my research group has been investigating student learning inthermodynamics in physics courses at both the introductory and advanced levels. Through thisinvestigation we have probed students’ learning difficulties at different points in theirundergraduate training. A large majority of the

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Fostering Student Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; James C. Squire, Virginia Military Institute; George Mercer Brooke IV, Virginia Military Institute,Department of Physics and Astronomy

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Educational Research and Methods

, D.M., “Demonstrations and Experiments in Plasma Physics”, Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, 2005, 1526.7. Forsberg, C., “In-class demonstrations for fluid mechanics lectures to encourage student participation,” Proceedings ASEE Annual Conference, 2003, 1166.8. Felder, Richard M., “Learning and Teaching Styles in Engineering Education”, Engineering Education, 1988 78(7), 674-6819. Felder, R.M., Woods, D.R., Stice, J.E., and Rugarcia, A., “The Future of Engineering Education: II Teaching Methods That Work”, Chemical Engineering Education, 34(1) 26-39 200010. Lowman, Joseph, Mastering the Techniques of Teaching, San Francisco: Jossey Bass Inc., Publisher, 1984, 1-21

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Research Informing Teaching Practice II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renata A. Revelo Alonso, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Michael C. Loui, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Educational Research and Methods

scholarship of teaching and learning. He serves as Executive Editor of College Teaching and as a member of the editorial board of Accountability in Research. He is a Carnegie Scholar and an IEEE Fellow. Professor Loui was Associate Dean of the Graduate College at Illinois from 1996 to 2000. He directed the theory of computing program at the National Science Foundation from 1990 to 1991. He earned the Ph.D. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1980. Page 25.1320.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 The Long-Term Outcomes of an Engineering Course for Students

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Collura, University of New Haven; Samuel Daniels, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; W. David Harding, University of New Haven

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Educational Research and Methods

14% 13% 5% 13% 19% 20%Faculty who teach physics have indicated that they have noticed an improvement in theperformance of engineering students in the past couple of years. They have also commented thatthe current engineering students seem more comfortable working in teams and doing lab work incomparison to other students. Attempts will be made to more formally assess these facultyperceptions.A significant question that remains to be investigated is how well does the MEFSC preparestudents for upper-level courses in their discipline, compared to a traditional approach. Since thefirst group of students in the curriculum have just entered their junior year, very little data is yetavailable. The intent is to identify

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Innovations in Teaching and Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cardella, Center for the Advancement of Scholarships on Engineering Education (CASEE); Cynthia Atman, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2853: ENGINEERING STUDENTS’ MATHEMATICAL THINKING: INTHE WILD AND WITH A LAB-BASED TASKMonica Cardella, Center for the Advancement of Scholarships on Engineering Education (CASEE) MONICA CARDELLA is a CASEE (Center for the Advancement of Scholarship in Engineering Education) Postdoctoral Engineering Education Researcher at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. She received her Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering at the University of Washington where she was a Graduate Research Associate at the Center for Engineering Learning and Teaching (CELT). Dr. Cardella’s research interests include engineering education, engineering design, mathematical thinking, and sketching.Cynthia

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Research Informing Teaching Practice II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

. Engineeringactivities require the use of graphical representations as well. New systems, like Dyknow,SiliconChalk and Classroom presenter, provide students with a mechanism to drawrepresentations with computer tools, and then share them with an instructor. These are sent toinstructors who can then view the submission and share students’ product with the class. We areworking on a study to use the Classroom Presenter system as a method for investigating thepotential of these systems for engineering education learning environments.ConclusionIn our research we treat formative assessment as a powerful engine for teaching and learning, notas “a more frequent, finer-grained test” [3]. In addition, as engineering education researchers, weare interested in graphical