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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
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- 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Wenli Guo, Queensborough Community College; Vazgen Shekoyan, Queensborough Community College
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courses. (May &Etkina 2002; Zimmerman & Kitsantas 2005) One way of engaging in reflective activities isthrough self-corrections of homework and exams. (Guo & Vazgen 2012; Henderson & Harper2009; Ramdass & Zimmerman 2008) In particular, Henderson and Harper described a fewphysics classroom experiments where self-reflection activities have been used. The results aremore than encouraging. However, these experiments are focused on conceptual understanding ofphysics in a four year college. Little research has been done on student problem solving skills ina community college setting. By saying that, we have to consider that community collegestudents are different from those from colleges under a selective admission policy. When
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1
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- 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Wenli Guo, Queensborough Community College
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their lives.The quality of their physics education may therefore have a lasting impact on their scientificliteracy and their attitudes toward science. Page 24.1152.3Researchers in the field of physics education (PER) have done a lot of work on addressing theimprovement of student learning. Educational literature in various disciplines such as physicsand mathematics has shown the importance of self-reflective activities in science courses (May& Etkina 2002; Zimmerman & Kitsantas 2005). One way of engaging in reflective activities isthrough self-corrections of homework and exams (Guo & Vazgen 2012, Henderson & Harper2009; Ramdass
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics
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- 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Robert Ross, University of Detroit, Mercy; Eswara Venugopal, University of Detroit, Mercy; Daniel Maggio, University of Detroit, Mercy; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit, Mercy
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somewhat speculative, the importance of this issue for engineeringdisciplines cannot be underestimated, and calls for further inquiry. Page 14.247.5ConclusionWireless communication devices provide a valuable context in which to teach importantconcepts in physics and engineering. Our findings indicate that, when included as part of a highschool outreach program that targets under-represented minorities and women, innovativecurricula based on interactive engagement pedagogies could motivate students to take physicsand AP courses during their high school years. In turn, this could lead to greater college accessand graduation rates for these students
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- Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1
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- 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico & Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico & Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile
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following research lines: conceptual understanding of students on subjects of physics, transfer of understanding between the different areas of knowledge, use of tech- nology in learning, impact of using innovative learning environments and development of assessment tools. He has 76 articles in refereed journals and conferences, over 450 citations according to the ISI Web of Science, 6 books, 13 book chapters, 139 national and international presentations in countries like Korea, Denmark, Hungary, Cuba, United States, Chile, Ecuador and Argentina and 29 international work- shops in Mexico, Chile, Argentina and Italy. Genaro Zavala was appointed to the editorial board of the Physical Review Special Topics-Physics Education
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics
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- 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Tim A Handy, University of Central Oklahoma; Scott L Murphy, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma
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mentors focused on the individual technical mentorship through leadinga lab section during each of the three terms in the freshman year. The mentor program also focused 2,3on students’ self-efficacy among the incoming freshman class by using all four sources of efficacy .At the University of Nebraska, a pod-based mentoring program was utilized. They used an off-campus retreat, student support communities called pods, a graduate student Counseling Assistant, 4and more immediate feedback.The University of Tennessee employed a mentor program called “Engage.” This programcombined five basic engineering courses into two team
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- Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University
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responsibility.g. An ability to communicate effectively.h. The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.i. A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in lifelong learning.j. A knowledge of contemporary issues.k. An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.In addition, the following Program Outcomes specific to Mechanical Engineering programs arerequired:l. Knowledge of chemistry and calculus-based physics with depth in at least one.m. The ability to apply advanced mathematics through multivariate calculus and differential equations; familiarity with statistics and linear algebra.n. The ability to work
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- K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Pamalee A. Brady, California Polytechnic State University - San Luis Obispo; Jennifer H. Rushing, Central Coast New Tech High
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, motion and energy. Teams were required to document their design and construction processes in an electronic engineering notebook. The notebooks were examined for evidence of student understanding and communication of the engineering design process, reflective learning, and kinematic principles as well as the level of participation of each individual in the team. Integrating engineering into math and science courses is new to many inservice teachers and research has documented that science teacher efforts focus more on engineering practices such as teamwork and communication rather than the application of the math and science concepts that are important to engineering problem solving. The research objective was to identify tools and practices
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- Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Teresa L. Larkin, American University
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American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Assessment of Student Understanding in Physics: An Integrated Qualitative and Quantitative ApproachABSTRACTAssessment of student learning is of critical importance in terms of revealing effectivepedagogical learning tools and strategies. This paper reports on a study of student learning ofbasic mechanics concepts in an introductory physics course. Both qualitative and quantitativeassessment strategies were employed. Free-writing activities were used to qualitatively assessstudent understanding throughout the learning process. Writing has long been shown to serve asan effective tool to improve the quality of student engagement and learning. In this paper, thefree-writing
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
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- 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Ramanitharan Kandiah P.E., Central State University; Subramania Iyer Sritharan, Central State University; Gorgui S. Ndao, Central State University
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in May.Recruitment and RetentionEvery year, while this institute helps to recruit 1-2 students from the pool of 25-30 participantsfor the engineering and science programs, it also helps to support the few undergraduate studentsas mentoring counselors in summer as a form of retention and to improve their leadership,management and communication skills, and work ethics. The impact of instructing engineeringphysics at early stages on performance in the college is strong and could be systematized withexpanding such instruction to include additional engineering physics.Available details on the demographic statistics of STI from 2008 to 2016 are given below(except for 2010 for which year data is unavailable) in Table 1.Table 1: Demographic
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis
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describe nature seem to be mathematical”. Thiscurricular design uses mathematical laws to study physical phenomena so students can makestrong predictions. This combination of mathematical and physical content uses mathematics as apowerful tool that offers the concepts and operations needed to analyze and understand physicalmodels. The main pedagogical approach is modeling by instruction, in which students areactively engage in the processes of conjecturing, testing and thinking revision.The classroom setting consists of round tables that accommodate nine students arranged ingroups of three. This setting fosters group interaction, promotes communication, empowersstudents, and in turn facilitates the development of learning skills such as
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Mary Moriarty, Smith College; Gary Felder, Smith College
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indicated that the course had a positive impact ontheir desire to continue in engineering. Ninety-one percent of the students agreed or stronglyagreed that they were now more likely to take additional engineering classes, with only one studentremaining undecided. Students (73%) also indicated that they developed learning strategies thatwould help them in other classes and 100% now felt more a part of a learning community. Overall,students had a very positive response to all aspects of the class. They reported that the class wasfun and interesting, that the professor and teaching assistants were helpful, and that they likedmoving around and “testing” their theories. Page 13.54.8
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- 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University
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student body and our program’s goal, we decided on three course objectives for therevised microcontroller course. Our first course objective is that we want our students to be ableto program in both the assembly language and the C language, and to learn the hardwarearchitecture of a microcontroller. Here, instead of treating a microcontroller as a “black box”computing machine that just follows the assembly instructions, we want to emphasize thecomputer architecture issues and its impact on software programming. When a student writesthe program for an embedded system, he/she should be conscious of the underline hardware andmake sound engineering tradeoffs in the software implementation.One popular approach to teach microcontrollers to non-EE
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Hatem M. Wasfy, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Tamer M. Wasfy, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Jeanne Peters, Advanced Science and Automation Corp.; Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College
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material panels, and tires. She has also worked on numer- ous projects to create advanced engineering design and learning environments which include multimodal user interfaces for space systems. As Vice President of Information Technology, Peters Peters directs the development of advanced virtual reality applications, including scientific visualization applications and web-based multimedia education/training applications.Prof. Riham M. Mahfouz, Thomas Nelson Community College Riham Mahfouz is the Department Head of the Chemistry Department at the Thomas Nelson Community College (TNCC), where she teaches and serves as course coordinator for the following courses: prepara- tory chemistry, organic chemistry, and online
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 1
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Courtney Hadsell, Cañada College
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supplemental instruction curriculum, butwith a major focus on problem-solving during the after class study sessions. The goals of both ofthese programs are to teach students how to be successful and offer academic support so they cansuccessfully and efficiently complete the engineering pre-requisite courses and move on to theirtransfer-level engineering courses with a strong foundation. The focus of this paper will bespecifically on Physics Jam and its impact on students at Cañada College. 2. Physics Jam – An Overview and Best PracticesThe goal of Physics Jam is to improve the success and retention rates of students proceedingthrough the calculus-based physics series. The initial development involved determining thebarriers to physics student
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 3
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Greg S Mowry, University of St. Thomas; Camille M George, University of St. Thomas
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, aesthetics, ethics, and social impact’ in a transformative way.Students attempt to design practical solutions to global problems. They are faced with theeconomic realities of people from a different society and culture. The senior design group muststruggle with designing for an unfamiliar community. Concurrently, the community is asked to co-create with the engineering students which for them is an unfamiliar process as well as anunfamiliar community. The faculty and the on-site collaborating organization or project sponsormust facilitate and guide the cultural learning required for good group communication. Despite theevidence that groups are different from each other, we none-the-less have observed that our seniordesign students tend to believe
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Melissa Eblen-Zayas, Carleton College
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. In a small liberal artscollege without any follow-up courses in MSE, we decided that the two overarching objectivesfor this course were to enable students to 1) assess whether a particular material is appropriatefor a particular application through consideration of the structure, properties, and processing of amaterial, and 2) to research and evaluate a material and its appropriateness for potentialapplications and present their findings to a specified audience. We also wanted to use this courseto develop ancillary skills in written communication, including communication of quantitativeinformation.Content. Originally, course content was selected primarily based on what is typically covered inan introductory materials science and engineering
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 4
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Teresa L. Larkin, American University
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efforts have focused onteamwork activities as a means of satisfying the Criterion 3 learning outcomes7 - 9. Through asurvey given to undergraduate alumni of a large Midwest public university, Passow found thatrespondents indicated that teamwork, communication, data analysis, and problem-solving wereamong those in the top cluster of competencies that were most important to them10. Providingstudents with multiple opportunities to improve their communication skills does more than speakto student outcome 3g. These opportunities also provide students with important skills that willhave a direct positive impact on their future careers.The use of writing-based approaches might seem formidable for an instructor whose subjectmatter might appear to better
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- K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Camilla Arlina Nix, Drexel University ; Jared Andrew Ruddick, Girard Academic Music Program; Jessica S. Ward, Drexel University; Adam K. Fontecchio, Drexel University
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evaluation is possible. The resultspresented in this paper only comprise of the results from the Likert based questions about interestin engineering and science, careers fields and first few activities for the project. Thesepreliminary findings suggest that the project activities are increasing student interest inengineering and engagement in the classroom. The results from the free responses have beenviewed however a more in depth analysis of those results are underway and will be taken intoaccount at a later time. Once all the activities for the project are completed an analysis will beconducted to look at the impact the project had on student knowledge about engineering, as wellas how students feel the information has made an impact on them, in
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- Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II
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- 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Meghann Norah Murray, University of Detroit Mercy
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exhibitedelectroluminescence utilizing conjugated polymers were reported by Burroughes, et al.4Light-emitting diodes have the potential to significantly impact two somewhat divergenttechnology applications. The first is in the area of solid-state lighting and the second relates toadvanced displays. Recent legislation in the U.S. and Europe will, for the first time, mandateefficiency standards that regulate how living and work spaces are illuminated.5 One of theeffects of the legislation is to phase-out inefficient lighting systems - primarily incandescentlamps. There are several strategies for improving the efficiency of lighting systems and ourengineering students will soon be in decision-making positions. One possibility is to utilize solidstate lighting. Light
An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System In High School Physics Classrooms (Evaluation)
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- K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary; Qiao Sun, University of Calgary; Cassy M. Weber, Science Alberta Foundation (o/a MindFuel)
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digital natives, having been born in a generation that hasalways had technology integrated into their daily lives. Digital engagement is thus a criticalcomponent in making content relevant and ensuring the interest and attention of students inK-12. As a result, digital learning tools are being integrated at all levels of education, leveragingtechnology for maximum learning impact. Furthermore, digital tools have the potential of rapidand wide integration into classrooms, and if developed and implemented thoughtfully, may serveto address some mismatches that may exist between teaching methods and learning styles.For this study, interested parties of engineering university academics and K-12 Science,Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM
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- 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Nataliia Perova, Tufts University; Walter H. Johnson, Suffolk University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University
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experiments.We conducted a pilot study to test the effectiveness of using LEGO models to teach the conceptsof motion, velocity, and acceleration on the example of projectile motion. We developed surveyinstruments to assess the effect of this instructional approach. This module is part of theeducational design experiment that we are testing and revising based upon the research results ofthe initial study. In previous work, we analyzed the effect of this educational module onstudents’ engagement in the learning process.25 This work will present the results of quantitativeanalysis of the impact of this instructional module on students understanding of concepts ofspeed, velocity, acceleration and projectile motion. The outcome will also be correlated
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 4
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Rodrigo Cutri P.E., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Paulo Alexandre Martin, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Nair Stem, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Keiti Pereira Vidal Souza, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia
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also applied, using a Likert scale of 5 degrees (very reasonable, little, very little, and cannot rate). A total of 605 students answered the questionnaire, representing approximately 50% of all students enrolled in the course (both night-time and day-time classes). On average, the survey was carried out by means of three issues for each evaluation item. Table 2—Answers answered as Very or ReasonableNumber Action Learning Engagement Better Support study appointment for studying 1 Student support
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- 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Victoria "Tori" Vogel, American University
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University Tori Vogel is a May 2014 graduate of American University. She attained her degree in Sociology with a minor in Applied Physics. In her studies she has worked to explore the various intersections between sociology and physics. In particular, she has conducted research on cochlear implants and their impact on the deaf community. In addition, she is actively pursuing a gender study of the sociological implications of factors leading to a career choice in STEM. On campus, Tori has held leadership roles within student groups. These roles include serving for two years as Vice President of Students Fighting Homelessness and Hunger and serving as President of the Downtown Touring Fellowship. While attending American
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- Engineering Physics Technical Session 2
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- James O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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undergraduate science research into our institute's curriculum issupported by a significant amount of research into the impact of such activities on scholarlyachievement in a number of fields. David Lopatto has published extensively on the positiveimpact of undergraduate research on academic programs. [1-5] Undergraduate research is shownin these publications to be key to producing engaged scientists for the future. Hinkel and Henke[6] show explicitly the positive impact participation in undergraduate programs has on futurestudent achievement and employment. In light of this information it is almost unforgivable not tooffer these opportunities to students who are willing to avail themselves of them.Science research courses give students the opportunity
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- Innovations in Teaching Upper-Level Physics
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- 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Gerald Rothberg, Stevens Institute of Technology
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. “Evenwith an outstandingly effective and charismatic lecturer …. Lecture attendance at the end of theterm in …. introductory courses hovers around 50%. No matter how strongly one feels about theintrinsic worth of the lecture format, it is hard to argue that it is broadly effective when half ofthe students do not attend the lecture. This lack of student engagement is arguably one of themajor reasons for the failure rates (typically 15%) in these introductory courses.” (emphasisadded)1,2 Large lecture classes certainly make economic sense. We must find how to make them workwell. “….. much research has shown the standard lecture-format class to be ineffective as avehicle for learning. Effective learning requires the students to be active
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- Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
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- 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Scott Tracewell StJohn; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma, Department of Engineering and Physics; Juan Camilo Orozco
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(engineeringskills, team work, leadership, communication, etc.) The course culminates with student projectpresentations, including a poster, a formal report, and a demonstration of their design project. Wewill describe how the experiences gained in the laboratory provide a foundation for a one-semester mechatronics-based design project.IntroductionThe academic success of engineering students can be positively impacted by introductorymaterial that provides practical hands-on experience with design tools and concepts. Using anobjective ‘Introduction to Engineering’ course as a tool to increase academic performance sawexceptional success as an outreach to underprivileged minority groups in the 1980s1 and hassince expanded to encompass students from all walks
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4
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- 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology
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processes they describe is necessary both for good composition and tofacilitate communication. Recognizing the importance of an understanding of materials and theirproperties, Conceptual Physics is a required portion of the Design curriculum. One difficultywith previous iterations of this course has been in matching the aim of physics instruction withthe needs of the design fields. Previously, students failed to associate class ideas with theirspecialization, and engagement in the course suffered. As a new member of the Sciences faculty,I was asked to develop a fresh interpretation of Conceptual Physics in closer coordination withdesign objectives. I found this to be an intriguing challenge, and reasoned that the best basis fromwhich to draw was my
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- 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; Ted Yu, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Angela Capece, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology
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Page 14.723.6traditional and interactive engagement style introductory courses. ,where SBefore is the average test score from the pre-examination, SAfter is the average test scorefrom the post-examination, and the 100% denotes the maximum achievable test score of 30.In comparison with previous published data for the FCI test5, the of 0.266 compares wellwith that of traditional courses where it varies from 0.09 to 0.26 and interactive engagement (IE)courses where it varies from 0.18 to 0.67. Because the students in this course received a higheraverage mark on the pretest than those in the study, a better indicator is a comparison of theslope line of % vs. % as measured in Figure 1
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Poster Session
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- 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Scott Kirkpatrick, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard W. Liptak, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Renat Letfullin, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
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. They also werelimited to only 8 hours of 3D print time.HumanitiesRequired Courses: RH131, RH330, SV150 or SV152When our EP students graduate from RHIT, we want them to be well-rounded. To helpaccomplish this, the students are required to take 9 courses in the humanities. Three courses arerequired: Rhetoric and Composition (RH131), Technical Communications (RH330) andIntroduction to Micro or Macro Economics (SV150 or SV152). The six other courses need to betaken in a specific focus area. Of the six courses the students need to take to satisfy theirhumanity requirements, two courses must focus on global studies (GS), two courses mustemphasize society and values (SV) and two courses must concentrate on ideas and arts (IA). Thelast course the
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- Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2
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- 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
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- Robert A. Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; E. Prasad Venugopal, University of Detroit Mercy; Meghann Norah Murray; Gary P. Hillebrand, University of Detroit Mercy; Matthew Gonderinger, University of Detroit Mercy, Wayne State University
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year. Regardless ofmajor, all students taking the introductory sequence are enrolled in the same inquiry-basedsecond-semester general physics laboratory. Consequently, assessing the impact of the sharedlaboratory curriculum takes on added importance to determine if students are learning what weare teaching.8Gender & Pedagogical Issues in Physics Assessment TestsThe impact of gender on undergraduate enrollments and pedagogy have bedeviled the physicseducational community for many decades.9,10 Among all fields of science and engineering,physics continues to have among the lowest representation of females at the undergraduate level.The situation deteriorates at higher levels on the educational and professional ladder.11 Thegender gap in the