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Student Division Technical 2: Instruction & Learning Delivery
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ibukun Osunbunmi, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Ning Fang, Utah State University
design to gain a comprehensive understanding of engineering students experiences. In recent time, He was recognized as the outstanding doctoral researcher by the department of engineering education, USU. He and his colleagues received the Russel Sage grant to explore factors influencing the retention of Black immigrants with PhDs in the United States. Also, in April 2022. He won the best graduate poster presentation for the college of engineering in the student research symposium at Utah State University. Ibukun has a rich research experience in collaboration with his advisor and faculty in and outside of the United State. As an independent researcher, He is undertaking a systematic literature review and metanalysis on
Conference Session
First Year Programs Division Poster Session: The Best Place to Really Talk about First-Year Education
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jessica E S Swenson, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Marya H Schnedeker, Center for Engineering Education and Outreach, Tufts University; Sarah Marie Coppola, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Leonardo Andres Madariaga, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach / Federico Santa Maria Technical University
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First-Year Programs
, C., M. Cardella, J. Turns, & R. Adams (2005). Comparing Freshman and Senior Engineering Design Processes: An in­depth follow­up study. ​ Design Studies​, 26, 325­357.  12. Atman, C., R. Adams, S. Mosborg, M. Cardella, J. Turns, & J. Saleem (2007). Engineering design processes: A comparison of students and expert practitioners. ​ Journal of Engineering Education​ , 96(4).  13. Definition and Domains of Ergonomics. International Ergonomics Association (2000) , Retrieved from: http://www.iea.cc/whats/index.html  14. Coopey. E., Danahy, E., Schneider, L., (2013), InterLACE: interactive learning and collaboration environment.  Proceedings of the 2013 conference on Computer supported cooperative work companion,​  11­14
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Andreas Febrian, Utah State University - Engineering Education
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
engineering design courses at USU and other institutional settings (e.g.,the American Society of Engineering Education). The workshops will include presentations,discussions, and tutorials to deepen participants’ understanding about what metacognition is,why it is essential for engineering education, and how it can be incorporated and assessed inengineering instruction. The EDMQ will be available online, and workshop participants will beinvited to use it to see how they are making a difference in improving student design skills. TheEDMQ may be used as a tool to evaluate where students are at different stages of a designactivity. Collaborations among institutions will be built at this stage.ACKNOWLEDGMENTThis material is based upon work supported by
Conference Session
Track 1: Technical Session 7:Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engineering
Collection
2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)
Authors
Olivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education; Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech
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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity
Paper ID #40715Beyond Math Readiness: Understanding Why Some Women Pursue Engi-neeringOlivia Ryan, Virginia Tech Engineering Education Olivia Ryan is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education and a Master’s student in Engineering Mechanics at Virginia Tech. She holds a B.S. in engineering with a specialization in electrical engineering from Roger Williams University. Her research interests include understanding curriculum barriers in engineering related to mathematics.Dr. Susan Sajadi, Virginia Tech Susan Sajadi is an assistant professor at Virginia Tech in the department of engineering education. She has a BSE and MS
Conference Session
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Brian Patrick O'Connell, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
Paper ID #15700Implementation of a Mobile Makerspace in a K-8 School (Work in Progress)Mr. Brian Patrick O’Connell, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Brian O’Connell received his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2006. He then worked for Kollmorgen Electro/Optical as a mechanical engi- neer developing periscopes and optrontic masts. In 2011, he returned to academia to pursue his Doctorate in Mechanical Engineering at Tufts University in Medford, Mass. He aspires to become a professor of mechanical engineering after graduation
Conference Session
Partner Organization Plenary II
Collection
2013 ASEE International Forum
Authors
Michael E. Auer, International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP)
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Partner Society Plenary
Paper ID #8381IGIP Co-Plenary - Present and Future Challenges in Engineering Educationand the Strategies of IGIPProf. Michael E. Auer, International Society for Engineering Education (IGIP) Since 1995 Dr.-Ing. Dr.sc. Dr. h.c. Michael E. Auer is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Sys- tems Engineering Dept. of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach, Austria and has also teaching positions at the Universities of Klagenfurt (Austria), Amman (Jordan), Brasov (Romania) and Patras (Greece). He is a senior member of IEEE, author or co-author of more than 170 publications and leading member of numerous
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Fundamental: K-12 Students and Engineering Design Practices (Part 2)
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Amber L. M. Kendall, Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Paper ID #12739Evaluate-and-Redesign Tasks: Using Interviews to Investigate How Elemen-tary Students Iterate (Fundamentals)Ms. Amber L. M. Kendall, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Amber Kendall is a doctoral candidate in Engineering Education at Tufts University, and a graduate research assistant with the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. She graduated from North Carolina State University as a Park Scholar with a BA in Physics, and spent several years teaching physics to high-school freshman. She has been working on professional development and designing elementary engineering curricula
Conference Session
Professional Skills and the Workplace
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Cardella, Purdue Engineering Education
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Educational Research and Methods
AC 2008-450: COMPOUND PROBLEM SOLVING: WORK-PLACE RESEARCHTO INFORM ENGINEERING EDUCATIONJohannes Strobel, Purdue University, West LafayetteMonica Cardella, Purdue Engineering Education Page 13.318.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Compound Problem Solving: Workplace Lessons for Engineering EducationAbstractFor practitioners and researchers who incorporate real-world problems into their teaching, it isessential to understand real-world problem solving and the nature of problems for better designof the instruction. Several models exist that address the categorization of problems. DavidJonassen’s meta-theory of problem
Conference Session
Student Feedback and Assessment in Design
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andreas Febrian, Utah State University, Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University
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Design in Engineering Education
Paper ID #19845Students’ Self-regulation in a Senior Capstone Design Context: A Compari-son Between Mechanical and Biological Engineering Design ProjectsAndreas Febrian, Utah State University, Engineering Education He received his bachelor and master degree in computer science (CS) from Universitas Indonesia, one of the top university in Indonesia. He was an active student who involved in various activities, such as research, teaching assistantship, and student organizations in the campus. He developed various CS skills through courses and research activities, especially in computer architecture, robotics, and web develop
Conference Session
Community Engagement in Engineering Education Projects
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Rohit Kandakatla, Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED); Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Student Platform for Engineering Education Development (SPEED); Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts Lowell
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Community Engagement Division
results of SPEEDIndia's efforts in creating a new platform to enhance EE.Keywords: Engineering Education, Water, Infrastructure, Energy, Action Plans. 1.) SPEED India & IUCEE:SPEED is a global, non-profit student organization that functions as an interdisciplinary networkof engineering students who aspire to stimulate change and impact the development of EE and itseffect on society, industry, the environment and local communities. In collaboration withacademia, industry and government [1] SPEED is committed to improving EE by channeling thestudent voice and perspective. Through local and global initiatives SPEED empowers studentsand encourages the development of professional, ethical and social responsibility. Furthermore,through insight
Conference Session
Mr. Burns' Brainchild: AI in the Springfield STEM Classroom, Release the Hounds!
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Brian Gravel, Tufts University
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)
Paper ID #41663Exploring K-12 Teachers’ Confidence in Using Machine Learning EmergingTechnologies through Co-design Workshop (RTP)Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach Geling (Jazz) Xu is a Ph.D. student in STEM Education at Tufts University and a research assistant at Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach. She is interested in K-12 STEM education, makerspace, how kids use technology to solve real-world problem, AI education, robotics education, playful learning, and course design.Milan Dahal, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach I am a graduate student in Mechanical
Conference Session
Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine S. Grant, North Carolina State University; Barbara E Smith, North Carolina State University; Louis A Martin-Vega, North Carolina State University; Olgha Bassam Qaqish, North Carolina State University
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Diversity
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New Engineering Educators
American male engineering transfer students’ academic experiences. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Case Study: Establishing a Sustainable Faculty Development Office within a College of EngineeringAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to present a case study for establishing a sustainable facultydevelopment office in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. The officewas strategically tailored to serve the distinct needs and requirements of engineering faculty inan increasingly complex and challenging global environment. The College of EngineeringFaculty Development Office could function as a sustainable, national model for a range ofengineering
Conference Session
Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gouranga Banik, Oklahoma State University
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Diversity
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New Engineering Educators
sectors as an engineer and/or project manager. A registered professional engineer and certified project manager (PMP), Dr. Banik has more than 40 refereed publications in the area of civil engineering and construction management. He has presented his research in several well-known and peer-reviewed conferences, such as ASEE, ASCE, ASC, WEFTEC and CIB, and published articles in those conference proceedings. He presented his research all over the world, including the United States, Canada, Greece, Italy, Brazil, and the Philippines. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Strategies and Techniques for Tenure-Track Faculty to Become Successful in AcademiaAlthough engineering and
Conference Session
Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines
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New Engineering Educators
, she employs active learning techniques and project-based learning. Her previous education research, also at Stanford, focused on the role of cultural capital in science education. Her current interests include en- gineering students’ development of social responsibility and the impact of students’ backgrounds in their formation as engineers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Formative Peer Assessment of TeachingIntroductionTeaching assessment in American institutions of higher education is often viewed as a high-stakes endeavor with the potential to impact faculty promotion and tenure decisions. Despite theimportant role teaching assessment plays in a
Conference Session
Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences
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International
Administrative Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc) in USA and Council Member of "International Council for Engineering and Technology Education" (INTERTECH). She was Vice-President of Brazilian Chapter of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc), State Councilor of SBPC - Brazilian Association for the Advancement of Science and Manager of International Relations of SENAC School of Engineering and Technology. She is Member of IGIP (International Society for Engineering Education), SEFI (European Society for Engineering Education), ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Manfred Hampe, Technische Universitaet Darmstadt; Lars Hagman, KTH; Jan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech
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International
AC 2007-1830: TRANSATLANTIC DUAL BACHELOR'S DEGREE PROGRAMSBETWEEN TWO EUROPEAN AND AN AMERICAN UNIVERSITYManfred Hampe, Technische Universitaet DarmstadtLars Hagman, KTHJan Helge Bøhn, Virginia Tech Page 12.1501.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Transatlantic Dual Bachelor’s Degree Programs in Mechanical Engineering between two European and an American University AbstractThe ATLANTIS project joins the European Union and the United States of America in an unprecededendeavor to foster international education on the undergraduate level.Technische Universität Darmstadt (TUD), Germany, Kungliga Tekniska
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT
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International
AC 2008-1359: A COMMON US-EUROPE CURRICULUM: AN APPROACH FORREAL-TIME SOFTWARE INTENSIVE SYSTEMSAndrew Kornecki, ERAU MSEE, PhD, Professor; engaged in a variety of research projects sponsored by the FAA, NSF, Florida State, and the industry (~$700K as the PI, ~$2.5M as co-PI); author and co-author of over 80 refereed papers in journals and conference proceedings; construction of real-time and safety critical software, embedded systems, computer simulation and aviation software, control and computer engineering education; teaching in undergraduate and graduate engineering programs on three continents; established ERAU Real-Time Software Laboratory; consulting and providing training for
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University
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International
AC 2008-1383: A COLLABORATIVE CURRICULUM ENHANCEMENT WITHRECOGNITION OF CHARACTERISTICS OF CHINESE COLLEGE STUDENTSFanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University Fanyu Zeng is an assistant professor of Business Information Systems and is actively involved in several projects to develop Chinese higher education programs and international student programs for Indiana Wesleyan University. Page 13.15.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Collaborative Curriculum Enhancement with Recognition of Characteristics of Chinese College StudentsAbstractThis study aims to enhance a software engineering
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Thomas Jewell, Union College
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International
AC 2008-1042: IN PURSUIT OF UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGEXCHANGESThomas Jewell, Union College Thomas K. Jewell is the Carl B. Jansen Professor of Engineering, and Director of International Programs for Engineering at Union College. His duties include developing and managing international programs for engineers, advising engineering students on international programs, and leading programs to international locations. Professor Jewell has published two textbooks, and numerous technical and pedagogical papers. He is a Fellow of ASCE. Page 13.724.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University
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International
. Page 13.535.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Enhancement of Traditional and Distance Learning through Hybrid e-learning ApproachAbstract - The usefulness of hybrid delivery in education has long been realized and with theadvancement of computer and communication technologies and the introduction of Web basedauthoring tools its effectiveness has been further extended. In this work we focus of hybrid e-learning. We refer to hybrid e-learning as those works that utilize courseware modules with ane-learning approach and a mixed delivery system. The main characteristic of a hybrid e-learningdelivery model is a reduced face-to-face traditional delivery model complemented by e-lectures.Hybrid e
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; Keith Radley, Sheffield Hallam University
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International
years experience in video and media production. His current role is to promote and facilitate innovation in the curriculum, working with teaching staff in the use of digital video and media to enhance the student learning experience. Page 12.1207.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Promoting Learner Autonomy in EngineeringAbstractThis paper will report on a current project that is being conducted within one of the UKCentres for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETLs): ‘The Centre for PromotingLearner Autonomy’, at Sheffield Hallam University. The paper will outline the role of
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Cauligi Raghavendra, University of Southern California
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International
Engineering Education, 2008 Summer Research Program for Meaningful International ExperienceAbstract An important aspect of engineering education in the 21st century must include thebuilding of international awareness. A practical and highly impactful way for engineeringinstitutions to foster this awareness is to provide international research programs andencourage students to take part in them, for experiences that are meaningful bothacademically and socially, and that will prove to be invaluable to them as workingprofessionals. With the “flattening” of the world – or the increased competition in theglobal marketplace due to advancements in web technology – it is of great value forengineering students to learn about other cultures
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; John Lloyd, Michigan State University
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International
AC 2007-2183: THE INTEND EDUCATION PROGRAM: A NEW MODEL FORMULTIDISCIPLINARY, DISPERSED EDUCATIONTimothy Hinds, Michigan State UniversityJohn Lloyd, Michigan State University Page 12.1443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The INTEnD Education Program A New Model for Multidisciplinary, Dispersed EducationIntroductionSince 1998, engineering, cultural anthropology and telecommunications faculty at MichiganState University and several other universities around the world have collaborated to develop amultidisciplinary engineering design program for the purpose of studying and practicing howinternationally-dispersed engineering product
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Fazil Najafi, University of Florida
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International
2006-2660: A GLOBAL MODEL TO ASSIST HIGHER EDUCATIONALINSTITUTION TO INCREASE MINORITY ENROLMENTFazil Najafi, University of Florida Page 11.47.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Global Model to Assist Higher Educational Institutions to Increase Minority EnrollmentAbstractA higher educational institution must include in their overall mission to increase theenrollment of minority students within its student population. The population of theUnited States is very diverse, yet many universities lack diversity within their studentpopulation. This paper presents a model that incorporates growth in the number ofminority students within the existing
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Roland Kempter, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College; Neil Cotter, University of Utah; Lee Brinton, Salt Lake Community College
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International
contributions to the ASEE International Division from the American Society for Engineering Education.· He received the 2005 best paper award from American Society for Engineering Education in the category of collaborations.· He received the ASEE Service Award at the 2004 Annual Conference in Portland Oregon.· He was the recipient of the 2004 Engineering Educator of the Year Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).· In recognition of outstanding achievements in the field of engineering and for service to society, he received the Utah Engineers Council (UEC) Engineering Educator of the Year 2005 award nomination.· He received the best paper award at the 2004 ASEE
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu
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International
2006-1893: GLOBAL EDUCATION: PHYSICS ON LINEJoao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu Joao Monney Paiva, PhD Professor of Thermodynamics, Heat and Mass Transfer, Pneumatic Transport, Energy Audits and Operations Management; Coordinator Professor since 1995; Head of the Mechanical Engineering and Industrial Management Department of the Escola Superior de Tecnologia of the Polytechnic of Viseu from 1990 to 2002; Chairman of the Scientific Council of the Escola Superior de Tecnologia of the Polytechnic of Viseu from 1996 to 2004; Coordinator of Engineering Education seminars since 1998; CEO of Provela, SA, since 1996; CEO of Transcome, SA, since 1995; Director of Transagri, Lda (www.transagri
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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences
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International
© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 New Strategies in Engineering and Technology Education – Seeding for Future Claudio da Rocha Brito, Melany M. Ciampi COPEC – Council of Researches in Education and SciencesAbstractCOPEC – Council of Researches in Education and Sciences has been looking for new strategiesof action for the next five years. The goal of its efforts is to provide new programs and projectsin Engineering and Technology for applications that encounter the real necessities of society.Brazil Superior Education has a history of success despite some problems of social and financialorder. And it starts with the creation of Public Universities in the many
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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University; Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University
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Architectural
architectural history and theory discourses. He has worked professionally in various New York City offices and was previously a special lecturer at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. Svetz holds an M.Arch. from Yale University, where he received the David C. Taylor Memorial prize on architectural writing and criticism. Page 23.659.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Hidden in Plain Sight: Campus Scavenger Hunt to Teach Structures and Technology to Architects.1. IntroductionLook down the street, what do you see? Buildings with windows and doors, a
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Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education
Collection
2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis
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Architectural
construction practices, international service learning and energy simulation.Kirsten Hill, IUPUI StudentMary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Mary Ann Frank is a lecturer of Interior Design. Page 23.141.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Adaptive Re-Use: The Architecture of Re-Purposing Existing ObjectsAbstractThis paper addresses the problem of homelessness and affordable housing and how students canbecome involved in this international and national problem within their studio and laboratorycourses. It
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International Collaborative Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Shahnam Navaee
American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering EducationThe MATLAB software, a powerful computing tool developed by the MathWorks, Inc., isutilized in a number of educational institutions around the world for solving mathematics andengineering related problems. Abundance of useful built-in functions and a user-friendlyinteractive computing environment of this software has made it the popular tool of choice forinvestigating a variety of problems in the engineering field. In a paper published by the author inthe Proceedings of the 2002 ASEE Annual Conference1, the utility of some of the features ofMATLAB in solving several basic structural