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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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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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Paper ID #9598A Phenomenological Study of Factors Influencing the Gender Gap in Physicsand other STEM-Related FieldsDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Faculty Liaison to the Pre-engineering Program at American University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Physics and Science Education from Kansas State University. Dr. Larkin is involved with Physics Education Research (PER) and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learn- ing in introductory physics and engineering courses

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Paper ID #12577Teaching Outside the Discipline: A STEM-Related Course in a Non-STEMCurricular AreaDr. Teresa L. Larkin, American University Teresa L. Larkin is an Associate Professor of Physics Education and Faculty Liaison to the Pre-engineering Program at American University. She received her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with emphasis in Physics and Science Education from Kansas State University. Dr. Larkin is involved with Physics Education Research (PER) and has published widely on topics related to the assessment of student learn- ing in introductory physics and engineering courses. Noteworthy is her work with

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hank D. Voss, Taylor University; Scott Henry Moats, Crown College; Bill Chapman, University of Arizona

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, Fundamentals of Space Flight Systems, Astronomy, and Sr. Capstone Sequence. He was Department Chair for six years in the start-up of the Engineering Physics program. He enjoys mentoring undergraduate students in aerospace, sensors, and energy-related research projects. Some of the research areas include spacecraft nano-satellite technologies, satellite payload instrumenta- tion, High Altitude research Platform (HARP) experiments, wave particle interactions in space, space- flight X-ray imagers, construction and renewable energy engineering and architecture, and philosophy of science. Dr. Voss has worked as PI on many NASA, Air Force, Navy, NSF, and DOE research grants and has published over 120 scientific papers. hnvoss

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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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Paper ID #16787Comparing What 8th vs. 10th Grade Students Take Away from EngineeringCurricula Incorporated into their Physical Science ClassroomMs. Camilla Arlina Nix, Drexel University Camilla Nix is a doctoral candidate in the School of Biomedical Engineering, Science, and Health Systems at Drexel University with a research focus on the fabrication of biomaterial coatings to prevent biofilm formation on medical devices. She is a current NSF GK-12 Fellow and previous LSAMP Bridge to Doctorate Fellow.Mr. Jared Andrew Ruddick, Girard Academic Music Program Jared Ruddick has taught science at Girard Academic Music Program

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Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise Martinez, Tarleton State University

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. The challenge was to implement a qualityeducational program subject to the constraints of being a rural university and lack of namerecognition.The key to the success of the accreditation effort was to create a process that demonstratedcompliance with ABET criteria while also targeting the constraints of the problem. A team offaculty, called the Engineering Physics Oversight Committee (EPOC) was established to developand implement the process. A management plan was also developed describing the division ofresponsibility amongst the team as well as the implementation of an external advisory board.TrainingIt was very important to attend sessions and review literature related to ABET accreditation. TheABET workshops1 and Institutional

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael De Antonio, New Mexico State University

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AC 2012-3501: CRITERION 2: A DISCUSSION OF ABET PROGRAM ED-UCATIONAL OBJECTIVESDr. Michael De Antonio, New Mexico State University Michael DeAntonio is a College Associate Professor at New Mexico State University. He is Past Chair of the Physics Division of ASEE, and he is currently a member of the Engineering Physics ABET committee at NMSU. Page 25.365.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Criterion 2: A Discussion of ABET Program Educational ObjectivesIntroductionABET has made a change in its definition of Criteria 2: Program Educational Objectives for the2011-2012

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, HM&S IT-Consulting

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project our students was given the chance tolook beyond the standard curriculum of engineering education. The emulation of empiricallyderived thermodynamic relations with a self-made computer program, based on the easilycomprehensible mechanics of elastic collisions, is quite instructive for the students and mightlead to a deeper insight into the subject matter.The remainder of this paper is structured by first providing a brief outline of the kinetic theoryof gases. Secondly, there is a discussion of some key features that all of the programs for thesimulation and visualization of colliding particles have in common. Subsequently, the student-created simulation model is compared with the ideal gas laws, and a summary then closes thepaper.Outline

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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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Paper ID #15634Physics Jam, a Physics Preparation Program to Increase Student Performanceand Success in Introductory Physics Courses ˜Dr. Courtney Hadsell, Canada College I graduated with my PhD in Physics from The University of North Carolina in 2013. I am currently a physics instructor and physics program services coordinator at Ca˜nada College. I have a deep passion in promoting understanding and success for physics students thought pre-semester and continuing academic support. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Physics Jam, a Physics Preparation

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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semester long courses and give them an opportunity to see the result of theirhard work in few weeks.The results of Summer Physics Jam as well as students’ requests encouraged Cañada College tooffer a short Mini Physics Jam during the break before spring semester to improve students’mathematics skills for physics.The ultimate goal of Physics Jam is to be a program by which community college students gainenough physics and mathematics knowledge for their physics classes and increase students’success in STEM education.AcknowledgementsThis project was supported by a grant from the US Department of Education through theHispanic-Serving Institution Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Program (HSISTEM, Award No. P031C110159).Bibliographic

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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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AC 2008-923: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES INPHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS COURSESAnca Sala, Baker College ANCA L. SALA, Assistant Professor, is Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, is actively involved in teaching and developing engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Raghu Echempati, Kettering University RAGHU ECHEMPATI is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute). He has over 20 years of teaching, research and consulting

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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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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Investigator and Project Director for several federal initiatives that focused on teaching and learning in higher education. She is currently an Assessment Researcher for the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College and a private evaluation consultant. Her research interests include: the evaluation of STEM instruction, outcomes assessment, inclusive pedagogy, and disability in higher education.Gary Felder, Smith College Dr. Felder received his undergraduate degree in physics from Oberlin College and his PhD in physics from Stanford University. He worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Canadian Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics in Toronto, after which he began work at Smith College where he

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen W. McKnight, Northeastern University; Christos Zahopoulos, Northeastern University

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- tional levels, playing a key role in initiating and implementing numerous STEM Education programs and partnerships, which have received close to $30 million in grants and gifts. He serves in numerous STEM Education Boards, including the Governor’s STEM Advisory Council. Professor Zahopoulos received his Ph.D. degree in Physics from Northeastern University and was a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Division of Applied Sciences at Harvard University. Page 26.1357.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Scientific Foundations of Engineering

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyung S. Choi, Greenville College

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less in preparing ourstudents for another big transformation we are currently witnessing.As it will be clear in the next sections summarizing key developments and identifying relevantareas of knowledge, these new quantum technologies often require an interdisciplinary andintegrative understanding of quantum physics and related engineering disciplines. Students in thefields of Engineering Physics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Materials Engineering,Systems Engineering, Optical and Communication Engineering, and Computer Science andEngineering are expected to face these changes in the very near future.For this reason, some universities have started to offer comprehensive Ph.D. programs inquantum engineering. [6] As University of

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; James E Stewart; Aric M. Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Grant M Armstrong; Lillian Gabrielle Seay

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 recently been received that is further enhancing the STEP students experiences and assisting in continuing the funding of the summer portion of this program. Although engineering majors are not the only majors taking part in the STEP program, they make up a large fraction of the STEP students spanning across biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, engineering physics, and mechanical engineering.   Page 26.993.2In UCO’s College of Mathematics and Science the Center for Undergraduate Research and Education in STEM (CURE­STEM) was formed eight years ago. Faculty CURE­STEM scholars are supported to engage students in UGR and seek external federal

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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2 2 0 Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly AgreeFigure 2: Survey results relating to ABET outcome cOutcome c on the ABET criteria chart was the “ability to design a system, component, or processto meet desired needs”. In general terms, this likens to the design process as a whole. Responsesshow that students feel the topic of Engineering design was adequately covered in the course,and that they are able to demonstrate a rudimentary understanding of the engineering design.Responses on knowledge of the design process as a whole are more spread out, with a largernumber of neutral responses, indicating a possible area of potential future growth in the program

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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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PhysicsAbstractA strong basis in physics is required for the success of any engineering student. As such, thedevelopment of novel systems and methodologies in physics which improve engineeringeducation have generated much interest. Likewise, diverse populations of students can benefit byinverting this paradigm; using engineering practices and techniques to better communicatephysics.While primarily an engineering college, our institute also offers strong programs in interior andindustrial design. Though not focused on advanced computation, an understanding of physicsconcepts is vital to any good design. The goal of our Conceptual Physics course is thus todevelop the ability of students to evaluate the form and function of their work through anunderstanding

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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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Engineering, a researcher at the School of Education, and the Director of the Master of Education Program at the Tec- nologico de Monterrey, Mexico. Also, she is currently collaborating with the School of Engineering at the University Andres Bello at Santiago, Chile. Angeles holds a bachelor degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from Syracuse Univer- sity, NY. Dr. Dominguez is a member of the Researchers’ National System in Mexico (SNI-1) and has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse University, at UT-Austin and at Universidad Andres Bello. She teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics, graduate courses in Education, and is a thesis advisor on the

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Arun R. Srinivasa, Texas A&M University, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Jefferey E. Froyd, Texas A&M University

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AC 2011-1121: ASSESSING FIRST-YEAR PHYSICS MECHANICS KNOWL-EDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED FOR A SOPHOMORE STATICS AND DY-NAMICS COURSEKristi J Shryock, Texas A&M University Kristi J. Shryock is a Lecturer and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. She received both a B.S. and M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M and received her Ph.D. in Interdisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M in May 2011. Her research work focuses on engineering education.Prof. arun r srinivasa, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas A&M University Prof Srinivasa obtained his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from IIT Madras in 1986. He

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Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve E. Watkins, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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optimized chip layout with regard to performance, power, size, etc.This paper describes a sophomore-level electronic devices course that gives a balanced treatmentof semiconductor physics and associated circuit analysis. The course serves as a requirement inthe electrical engineering and computer engineering curricula at Missouri University of Scienceand Technology (formerly the University of Missouri-Rolla). It was developed in response toconcern about the number of lower-level coursework options for majors, development of thecomputer engineering program, comments from employers wanting more electronics instruction,and other pedagogical issues. The scope, objectives, design, assessment instruments, andassociated laboratory for the course are

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jian Peng, Southeast Missouri State University

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. Page 15.1040.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Revising a Microcontroller Course for Engineering Physics StudentsAbstractMicrocontroller courses usually require students to have a solid background in digitalelectronics, computer architecture, and software programming due to the complex nature of thesedevices, yet most non-EE engineering students have only limited exposure to these topics beforethey enter the course. At Southeast Missouri State University a microcontroller course forEngineering Physics has been heavily revamped in the last several years to deal with thesespecial challenges. By using the detailed logic and block diagrams from PIC18 data sheet,digital logic

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Programmatic Issues in Engineering Physics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Bougie, American University; Philip Johnson, American University; Nathan Harshman, American University; Teresa Larkin, American University; Michael Black, American University

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AC 2007-2555: REDESIGNING A MAJOR: A CASE STUDY OF A CHANGINGCURRICULUMJonathan Bougie, American UniversityPhilip Johnson, American UniversityNathan Harshman, American UniversityTeresa Larkin, American UniversityMichael Black, American University Page 12.1232.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Redesigning a Major: A Case Study of a Changing CurriculumAbstractThis paper presents a case study of a significant change and reorientation in the curriculum andcourse progression of a physics program at a national university. Faculty designed this newcurriculum based on comparative research of 22 undergraduate programs in physics. Data fromthis study includes

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Paper ID #7830Adapting an Engineering Physics Measurements Laboratory to IncorporateMetrology ConceptsDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville Hal Evensen is a Professor of Engineering Physics, with several years as Program Coordinator. He has research interests in organic solar cells and nanoscale material characterization.Prof. W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville W. Doyle St.John is Professor and Chair, Department of Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin- Platteville. Professor St.John received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Tulsa University (1986) and

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Arturo Cristian Millan, Universidad Andres Bello; Mauricio Gonzalez, Universidad Andres Bello

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bache- lor degree in Physics Engineering from Tecnologico de Monterrey and a doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University, New York. Professor Dominguez is a member of the Researchers’ National System in Mexico (SNI) and currently she is the President of Red de Investigaci´on e Innovaci´on en Educaci´on del Noreste de M´exico (REDIIEN). Angeles has been a visiting researcher at Syracuse Uni- versity, at the University of Texas at Austin. She teaches undergraduate courses in Mathematics and grad- uate courses in Education. Professor Dominguez is a thesis advisor on the master and doctoral programs on education at the Tecnologico de Monterrey. Her main research areas are: a) models and modeling, b

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello ; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello

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-semester physics and math courses in a largeprivate university in Mexico. A Likert-scale instrument was used, in which students choose froma completely agree-to-completely disagree scale of statements related to the relevance of physicsand mathematics to both the applicability in upper division engineering courses and the students’future career. The results of this new study shed light on four aspects: 1) students’ perceptions ofthe relevance of physics and mathematics of scholar engineering and professional engineeringpractices, 2) the comparison of students’ perceptions of the relevance of physics to that ofmathematics, 3) semester and gender differences in those perceptions, and 4) the comparison ofstudents’ perception of the relevance of

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teresa Larkin, American University; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh

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second semester of their freshman year. The course Page 13.1112.4meets twice a week for 2 hours in a state-of-the-art computer classroom. ENGR0012 covers thecomputer programming portion of the integrated curriculum package which is now standard forall incoming freshman engineers at the University of Pittsburgh. ENGR0012 has four maincurricular goals: 1. teaching students to program a computer using a general-purpose programming language; 2. teaching students to design programs using a "top-down" approach; 3. promoting and encouraging good programming practices; and 4. illustrating the role computer programming plays in solving real

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

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Paper ID #19075Incorporating Metrology Concepts into an Engineering Physics MeasurementsLaboratoryDr. Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin-Platteville Hal Evensen is a earned his doctorate in Engineering Physics from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he performed research in the area of plasma nuclear fusion. He joined UW-Platteville in 1999, and formerly served as program coordinator for both its Engineering Physics and Microsystems & Nanoma- terials programs. He conducts research with students involving carbon nanotube electronics and sensors. c American Society for Engineering

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Aric Martin Gillispie, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma; Andrew Meier, The University of Central Oklahoma; Shahram Riahinezhad

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 computing (HPC) research, development, and deployment.” The increased use of HPC clearly results in the need to train engineers how to appropriately use HPC in their work as HPC becomes more ubiquitous in industry.  The use of computational tools in engineering education is so common it is essentially codified by ABET; currently as part of ​ ​. ​ Criterion 3. Student Outcomes3​ Accordingly, students across undergraduate engineering programs get exposed to computer programming, modeling software, mathematical engines, spreadsheets, and simulation. Specific engineering disciplines are exposed to more focused software for computer­aided design, circuit design, machining, data

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Technology in the Physics or Engineering Physics C

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jonassen, University of Missouri

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well as mechanistic attributes of process,conjunctions/disjunctions, and necessity/sufficiency. Being able to effectively answer thosequestions require prerequisite understanding of how each of those attributes relate to any causalrelationship, making this a more difficult way to support learning.Modeling CausalityRather than using direct instruction to convey the meaning of causal relationships or questions tocoach understanding, a number of tools and environments may be used by students to constructmodels of content or problems. These models convey the student’s understanding of causalrelationships.Expert SystemsAn expert system is a computer program that attempts to simulate the way human experts solveproblems—an artificial decision maker

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Engineering Physics Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gergely Sirokman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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, InteractiveLearning, Physics PedagogyIntroductionScience courses are a long standing cornerstone of engineering curriculum across the country.The particular Science requisites, however, depend on the program in question. Some schoolsrestrict science courses to just the introductory sequence, while others have some upper levelelective science courses to supplement their core engineering offerings. One failing of STEMeducation is that students in many of these learning environments are not exposed to thesymbiotic relationship between the sciences and engineering. A mainstay of engineeringcurriculum is the design and implementation of project based learning. This approach is mirroredin the sciences, usually as undergraduate research in a particular subfield of