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Development of an Undergraduate Research Laboratory

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adrian Ieta, Oswego State University College; Rachid Manseur, State University of New York, Oswego; Thomas E. Doyle P.Eng., McMaster University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

costs to a fraction of catalog prices. New faculty wouldparticularly benefit from collaborations, pivotal for success. In addition, introducingundergraduates to research early will put them on track quickly; they will have ideas of theirown, which may further enhance laboratory work and capabilities. Most colleagues are ready tohelp in various ways, which benefits the developer and may also help build long-lasting relationsof collegiality and friendship. The lab development efforts discussed in this article demonstratethat modest initial funds can be sufficient for the development of a viable and vibrantundergraduate research lab, productive in teaching, research, and publications. This articleprovides an example of lab development at a public

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Implementation of an Undergraduate Research Course

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Adrian Ieta, Oswego State University College
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

analyzed experimental data, andreached pertinent conclusions.The main idea of the course was to involve students in real research in a direction they likewithin the capabilities of the available lab and using additional research facilities and equipmentat our university. A few introductory lectures initially offered on applied electrostatics andelectrosprays complemented the details on the available lab choices. In addition, safetyinstruction was delivered with specific care on the high voltage guidelines that must be followedin the lab. Students were informed in the syllabus that as part of their evaluation in the coursethey have to give a presentation during the term, present their work at the local studentconference, and give a final talk in

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Initial Steps Toward a study on the Effectiveness of Multimedia Learning Modules in Introductory Physics Courses for Engineers

Conference Session: Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Douglas S Goodman, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Franz J. Rueckert, Wentworth Institute of Technology; James O'Brien, Wentworth Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

females) students. For the Engineering Physics IIsections, the control group had a total of 17 (9 males and 8 females) students and the testgroup consisted of 17 (10 male and 7 female) students. In the spring of 2017, theEngineering Physics II cumulative totals were 64 students (56 male and 8 female) for thecontrol group and 33 (29 male and 4 female) in the test group. Although the populationstudied in this initial survey was small, we can detail several different metrics fordiscussion.3.3 Metrics: Physics education research has developed subject specific Concept Examinations(CE) as a useful tool for the measurement of overall retention and gains in knowledge.We use these standards to assess if the MLM test groups show an appreciable gain

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Integrating Research into the Undergraduate Engineering Experience

Conference Session: 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
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

students at UCO are one of the most active majors across campus in UGR activities and programs. Here we discuss the suite of programs in place to support UGR and the authors’ specific experience with UGR over several years. UCO has served a model institution in the area of Transformative Learning and has helped define this area especially in engaging students inside and outside of the classroom. This is very evident when one considers that UGR has been part of the Central Six in the transformative practice of Problem Solving (Research, Scholarly and Creative Activities). One primary driver that initially embedded UGR in the UCO culture was a National Science Foundation (NSF) STEP (STEM Talent Expansion Program) grant. We have had this funding

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Linking Senior Design Projects To Research Projects

Conference Session: Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Phys
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Evan Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Matthew Mounce, US Navy; Jamie Weber, Parsons; Sudarshan Rai, Unknown; Willy Duffle, University of Central Oklahoma; Jesse Haubrich, University of Central Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

arbitrary junctions. Some computational work had been carried out onthis problem at UCO prior to the senior design project, but the team was to construct and test asystem for validation experiments. These students were highly motivated and met mostdeliverables for the project. This project was an unqualified success. The students even beganmaking initial measurements for research use at the end of the project. Additional systemimprovements were undertaken after the project's completion and currently the system is beingused to make the measurements needed for the research grant.The project entitled “Design of a Laser Tweezer Apparatus” was carried out by a group of threestudents in Fall 2007 and Spring 2008. The project was to design, construct, and

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A Transformative Learning Experience: Underwater Robotics Research

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics III
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada, University of Central Oklahoma; Devon Kelley Keith, University of Central Oklahoma; Dylan Bradley Miller; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Adam Dorety, University of Central Oklahoma
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

) to complete the project. The project assignment is constrained by the allotted completiontime. The time required to present the additional knowledge required, to allow students to experimentwith the new knowledge so it is internalized, and finally consider how the knowledge can be utilized inthe completion of the project, must be considered. Defining a project that satisfies these constraints ischallenging aspect in the design of a transformative learning experience.The long-term goal of the research group discussed in this paper is the design of an underwater remotely-operated vehicle (ROV). This research group, presently in the initial stages of development, willeventually involve students at all academic levels. The knowledge and skills

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Undergraduate Research in Science as an Elective Course for Engineers

Conference Session: 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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

celebrated topic incondensed matter and the current limits of our scientific knowledge. While much has beendiscovered, the full mechanism of high temperature superconductivity remains unknown, and thetopic has remained at the forefront of research efforts for more than a century [10]. Afterreviewing the techniques, the students then designed recipes for sample preparation, includingmultiple grindings and high temperature annealing. Students explored the finer points of crystalgrowth methodology by altering pressures, temperatures, firing duration, and gas environment.These were performed in partnership with our material science laboratory through theMechanical Engineering department. The initial goal is an understanding of the process toproduce a

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A Learning By Doing Approach To Teaching Computational Physics

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Research University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2010-401: A LEARNING-BY-DOING APPROACH TO TEACHINGCOMPUTATIONAL PHYSICSRadian Belu, Drexel UniversityAlexandru Belu, Case Western Research University Page 15.46.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Learning-by-Doing Approach to Teaching Computational PhysicsAbstractScientific research is becoming unthinkable without computing. The ubiquity ofcomputerized instrumentation and detailed simulations generates scientific data involumes that no longer can be understood without computation. Computational physics isa rapidly growing subfield of physics and computational science in large part becausecomputers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural

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Physics Fundamentals, Engineering Design, And Research: An Integrated Approach To The Development Of A Three Week Shortcourse

Conference Session: Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Winston Jackson, California Institute of Technology; Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology; James Maloney, California Institute of Technology; Juan Pedro Ochoa-Ricoux, California Institute of Technology; Julian Rimoli, California Institute of Technology; Luz Rivas, California Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-2378: PHYSICS FUNDAMENTALS, ENGINEERING DESIGN, ANDRESEARCH: AN INTEGRATED APPROACH TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF ATHREE-WEEK SHORTCOURSEWinston Jackson, California Institute of Technology Winston Jackson received his BS in Civil Engineering from Southern University and A&M College and his MS degree in Applied Mechanics at the California Institute of Technology, where he is currently continuing his PhD work. His research is in the area of experimental solid mechanics, and he has been a teaching assistant for a course in solid mechanics as well as the Physics Curriculum Coordinator for the 2007 YESS Program.Jennifer Franck, California Institute of Technology Jennifer Franck is currently a

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Teaching College Physics

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bert Pariser, Technical Career Institutes
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

substitute numbers into thesolution until the second to the last line. This enables the students to check the dimensions oneach side of the equation. This checking insures that the result will be dimensionally correct. Iexplain that when the solution is algebraic you have solved a thousand problems. However, onceyou insert numbers into the problem you have solved only one problem.Each Newton team member explains the problem. At the conclusion the team asks the class aquestion. “Have we have explained this problem properly and do you have any questions? “There are times that I will ask” What would happen if the initial conditions were changed?” Thisquestion enables the students to have a better understanding of the physics of the problem.Then I tell

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Embedding computation with experimentation in the sophomore and upper-level Physics curriculum

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas; Adam S Green, University of St. Thomas; Jeffrey A. Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Paul R Ohmann, University of St. Thomas (MN)
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #6159Embedding computation with experimentation in the sophomore and upper-level Physics curriculumDr. Marie Lopez del Puerto, University of St. Thomas Marie Lopez del Puerto completed her B.S. in physics at Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, in Puebla, Mexico, and her Ph.D. in physics at the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, in Minneapolis, MN. She is currently an Assistant Professor in the Physics Department at the University of St. Thomas in St. Paul, MN. Her research interests include the structural, optical and electronic properties of nanoscale systems, computational physics, and physics and

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A Gentle Bridge between Dynamics and Thermodynamics

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David K. Probst P.E., Southeast Missouri State University; Yumin Zhang, Southeast Missouri State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

. Fig. 1. An apple is penetrated by a bullet.At the beginning of the course, Fig.1 is shown to the students, and the following question wasraised: How to calculate the energy absorbed by the apple. Most students realized that it isimpossible to measure the minute change in structure and temperature of the remaining part ofthe apple, let alone tracking the small pieces flying in every direction. Therefore, the only way tofind the answer is to compare the initial state and the final state of the bullet. Then students areasked to identify the state parameters of the bullet, such as mass, velocity, momentum, kineticenergy, temperature, etc. By means of this simple example with a vivid picture, students canconstruct a prototype of the important

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Impact of a Design Project on Engineering Physics: Motor does it really motivated our students?

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

initiative between NUPRIME and Raytheon-IDS, Richard Harris, BalaMaheswaran, Rachelle Reisberg and Chester Boncek, ASEE Conference Proceedings AC 2012-4713. 6. How much Physics the First Year Engineering Students really need: A Study and Survey, Bala Maheswaran, ASEE Conference Proceeding, AC 2012-3390. 7. University Physics with Modern Physics, by Young and Freedman, 13th Edition, Pearson (2012 Page 23.681.6 6Appendix 1: Design Project

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THE EVOLUTION OF CURRICULUM ASSESSMENT WITHIN THE PHYSICS PROGRAM AT AMERICAN UNIVERSITY

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Teresa L. Larkin, American University; Jessica Uscinski, American University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

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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Technology-Enabled Nurturing of Creativity and Innovation: A Specific Illustration from an Undergraduate Engineering Physics Course

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Frank V. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Patrick B. Kohl, Department of Physics, Colorado School of Mines; Hsia-Po Vincent Kuo, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

with creativity and its role in engineering education in more general terms.Considering this body of work, three areas of pressing need emerge. First, as one of these papersspecifically points out, there is a lack of research and resources on incorporating creativity innon-design engineering courses and those not focused on entrepreneurship.6 Second, many ofthese papers note an emphasis on group activities and a large fraction report difficultiesassociated with this. Since engineers often do not have the luxury of choosing those with whomthey must work, a pedagogical model for enhancing group creativity would thus be useful.Finally, in general, there remains a gap between generic puzzles and games, which may beappealing to engineering students

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Integrated Physics and Math course for engineering students: A first experience

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics II
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Juan Antonio Alanis
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #7997Integrated Physics and Math course for engineering students: A first experi-enceProf. Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM) Angeles Dominguez is an Associate Professor of the Department of Mathematics within the School of Engineering at the Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM), Monterrey, Mexico. She obtained her bachelor degree in Physics Engineering from ITESM and achieved her doctoral degree in Mathematics Education from Syracuse University, New York. She is a member of the National Research System in Mexico (SNI). She is currently the president of the Red de Investigaci´on e Innovaci´on en

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Adapting an Engineering Physics Measurements Laboratory to Incorporate Metrology Concepts

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; W. Doyle St.John, University of Wisconsin, Platteville
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

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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Laboratory and Design Experiences in the Introduction to Engineering Course at an Engineering and Physics Department

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 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
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

studentsinterviewed. Major factors included understanding/learning, drive and motivation, teamwork,computing abilities, and outside assistance5. In order to overcome the psychological barriers tosuccess posited by researchers, providing a sense of self-efficacy is a valuable tool to increasingprogram retention and student satisfaction.In addition to the assignments, project, the students are exposed to a series of lectures given byguest speakers from both university and industry.MethodsThe class has an enrollment of 112 students, which are broken up into laboratory sections with amaximum of 24 students in each section. The laboratories are taught by an instructor with theaid of one sophomore student assistant, and are supported by the department’s lab

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The case for individualized-instruction: Preconception-Instruction-Interaction

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I
Collection: 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Thomas Mark Scaife, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

currently serving as the Interim Director of Digital Content for Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science at McGraw-Hill Higher Education.Andrew F Heckler, Ohio State University Andrew F. Heckler is an Associate Professor of Physics at Ohio State University. His original area of research was in Cosmology and Astrophysics. In the past nine years, he has focused on Physics Edu- cation Research, studying fundamental learning mechanisms involved in learning physics, the effects of representation on learning and problem solving, and the evolution of physics understanding during and after a physics course. As part of the education component of an NSF MRSEC center, he is also leading a project to identify and address student

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Deploying a High Performance Computing Cluster at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution

Conference Session: Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma; Thomas Chen
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

performance computing (HPC) is necessary toscience and engineering disciplines to answer the most basic research questions and to solvetechnical problems of national need. In July of 2016 the White House released a report called theNational Strategic Computing Initiative2 which is a call to “maximize the benefits of highperformance computing (HPC) research, development, and deployment.” These reports andothers indicate the need for increased computational power and technological training for scienceand engineering research and innovation and for national security. The increased use of HPC willrequire training more scientists and engineers to appropriately use HPC in their work and moregenerally in deploying and using cyberinfrastructure (CI

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Integration of High Performance Computing into Engineering Physics Education

Conference Session: 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
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

with computationally intensive problems. Although we cannot determine the impact long term yet, we are using a rubric to gauge the immediate impact and surveying the students to determine their perceptions. Introduction The National Science Foundation (NSF) report entitled “Cyberinfrastructure Vision for 21st 1Century Discovery” addresses how high performance computing (HPC) is necessary to science and engineering disciplines to answer the most basic research questions and to solve technical problems of national need. More recently the White House has undertaken the 2National Strategic Computing Initiative which is a call to “maximize the benefits of high performance

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Incorporating Scientific Analysis And Problem Solving Skills Into A Physics And Engineering Summer Course

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

tendency. One wasto have a very detailed list of mini-assignments for the students to follow, including whichchapters to read, what questions to answer, and what analysis should be completed. Anotherapproach was to begin the research process with a small, interactive mini-lecture on the group’stopic that is specially catered to their ability and knowledge, and which was designed to let thestudents discover a tangible research question or hypothesis. But even after these initial steps ofoutlining the project and scope, many groups still needed extra guidance on how to properlyanalyze the problem in the context of mechanics without becoming side-tracked or reverting to a“book report” style presentation.As an example, the Nanotechnology with the

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An Evaluation of a Digital Learning Management System In High School Physics Classrooms (Evaluation)

Conference Session: K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Engineering Alignment with Core Curriculum (Physics)
Collection: 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Meera N.K. Singh PEng, University of Calgary; Qiao Sun, University of Calgary; Cassy M. Weber, Science Alberta Foundation (o/a MindFuel)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics, Pre-College Engineering Education Division

) researchers have partnered in an attempt topositively impact high school physics enrollment. Specifically, an evaluation is being conductedof a dynamic tool that can grow as teachers and researchers continue to define best practices ineducation today. This Digital Learning Management System (DLMS) has been developed by aleading Canadian STEM educational not-for-profit organization. The DLMS is a personalizedhypermedia instructional tool developed for K-12 educators and students. The resources withinthe DLMS have been created in collaboration with subject matter experts from industry andacademia; it is a STEM-based digital learning environment informed by curriculum.This paper presents the results of the initial evaluation of the DLMS. Specifically, a

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Tensions and Trade-offs in Instructional Goals for Physics Courses Aimed at Engineers

Conference Session: Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Andrew Elby, University of Maryland, College Park; Eric Kuo, Stanford University; Ayush Gupta, University of Maryland, College Park; Michael M. Hull, Wayne State College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

. On a shared final exam, students of the novice instructor who emphasizedmathematical sense-making exhibited higher performance on items demanding non-routinemathematical sense-making; but the students expertly instructed in standard quantitative problemsolving performed better on traditional quantitative problems. We use these results to argue that,at least initially, physics courses can’t “have it all”; tough choices must be made betweendifferent instructional goals. Of course, our case study of one course cannot establish this resultdefinitively; our point is to introduce and illustrate the argument to motivate future large-Nstudies.Our results are important because most physics education research (PER) on introductorycollege/university

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A Compact Device for Inductive Instruction in General Physics

Conference Session: Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 4
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Taylor Sharpe, Portland State University; Geng Qin, Portland State University; Gerald W. Recktenwald, Portland State University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

R. Hake, “Interactive-engagement versus traditional methods: A six-thousand-student survey of mechanics testdata for introductory physics courses,” Am. J. Phys 66 (1), 64-74 (1998).2 L. McDermott, “Oersted Medal Lecture 2001: “Physics Education Research—The Key to Student Learning,” Am.J. Phys 69 (11), 1127-1137 (2001).3 M. Prince and R. Felder, “The Many Face of Inductive Teaching and Learning,” J. of Coll. Sci. Teaching 36 (5),14-20 (2007).4 I. A. Halloun and D. Hestenes, “The initial knowledge state of college physics students,” Am. J. Phys 53 (11),1043-1055 (1985)5 E. F. Redish, “Implications of cognitive studies for teaching physics,” Am. J. Phys 62 (9), 796-803 (1994

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Student Writing: An Active Learning Tool In Physics And Engineering Education

Conference Session: Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Phy
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Teresa Larkin, American University; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

another they wererequired to submit short summaries of each of the articles they had collected thus far. As was thecase with the abstracts, the English faculty design research guides for the students to followwhen writing their outlines and annotated bibliographies. Page 13.1112.8 Preparing and Submitting a Formal Paper for ReviewWhen students initially receive notification that their abstracts have been accepted, they aregiven a copy of the paper formatting guidelines to be followed as they prepared their papers. Theguidelines that were given to the students were essentially the same guidelines given to authorssubmitting a

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Engineering and Physics Students’ Perceptions About Learning Quantum Mechanics via Computer Simulations

Conference Session: Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3
Collection: 2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yu Gong, Purdue University; Tugba Yuksel, Purdue University; Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University; Lynn A. Bryan, Purdue University
Tagged Divisions: Engineering Physics & Physics

the initial conditions.At university level, Johnston and colleagues9 examined how third-year-level students whocompleted traditional quantum mechanics course conceptualized wave-particle paradox,wave properties and probability. They conducted a survey consisting of open-ended, content-focused questions. After analyzing students’ responses, researchers found that even thoughstudents’ models seemed to be advanced at the individual level, there were no connectionsbetween models that constituted the components of a consistent structure. The researchersconcluded that learning occurred only on the surface level. Students were not able tointernalize and logically construct knowledge. In a similar study, Müller and Wiesner4investigated students