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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Gleixner, San Jose State University; Elliot Douglas, University of Florida; Olivia Graeve, University of Nevada-Reno

been marked by materials.Each new technical innovation has required discoveries in materials to surmount barriersand limitations. This has led to an overlap between materials science and almost everyother engineering field. Electrical engineers use materials science and engineering toproduce computer chips, lasers, and superconductors. Structural materials such asconcretes for roads and metals for buildings and bridges are crucial to civil engineers.Mechanical engineers must consider the strength and long term reliability of the materialsused in their designs. Light weight, strong materials are continuously researched andtested by aerospace engineers. Biomedical engineers investigate alternative materials fortransplants, artificial limbs, and

Conference Session

Instructional Methods and Tools in BME

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Roselli, Vanderbilt University; Stephen B. Gilbert, Clearsighted, Inc.; Stephen B. Blessing, University of Tampa; Larry Howard, Vanderbilt University; Aditya Raut, Vanderbilt University; Puvi Pandian, Iowa State University

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Biomedical

coursework performed outside the classroom are passive,including reading assignments, web searches and typical engineering problem sets. Passivelearning environments provide few opportunities for students to discover their misconceptions.Without timely feedback, students are often completely unaware of mistakes they may havemade or misconceptions they had while completing a paper and pencil assignment. Immediateformative assessment in online assignments can help students realize that they made a mistake ordid not fully understand a particular concept, and allow them to get back on track as theyprogress toward the learning goals1.The VaNTH ERC has developed a learning technology infrastructure2 that enables educators tocreate innovative online

Conference Session

Enhancing K12 Mathematics Education with Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wendy Huang, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Barbara Brizuela, Tufts University; Peter Wong, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 13.759.10students in a suburban public school.DataSeveral sources of data were collected: classroom videos, student workbooks, web feedbacksurveys from teachers, videotaped interviews with teachers, and identical pre- and post- pencil-and-paper assessments that included both multiple choice and open-response questions. Thisstudy will focus on analyzing select problems from the student workbooks and relevantclassroom videos.As we examined students’ responses to the select problems, we counted correct and incorrectresponses, and categorized students’ explanations or strategies of finding their answers. We alsoassessed the student’s use of the research to inform their engineering design. We also watchedthe videos to see how teachers

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science Course

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University

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Materials

gain range(>60%). In the concept sketching activity the teams of 3-4 students used large sheets of sticky-back poster paper to discuss and then sketch an image of their interpretation of the "ripple-in-therug" model of edge dislocation motion. Using that model they were requested to sketch adislocation pile up at a grain boundary and also a dislocation interacting within a single grain ofmetal. Examples of the sketches are shown in figures 1a and 1b below. In the team basedenvironment students' mental models were corrected through negotiation during discussion andthen sketched, or expressed, as the manifestation of the mental model that was common to allteam members. This engagement and concept discussion effectively displaced

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2008 GSW

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Scott T. Lovald; Tariq Khraishi; Jon Wagner; Bret Baack

60:167-170.4. Boyd N, Wagner JD, Lovald S, Miller T, Baack BR, Kelly J, Khraishi T (2007) Clinical and finite element analysis of low-profile 3D and parallel miniplates in fixation of mandibular symphysis and parasymphysis fractures. Technical Report, University of New Mexico, Dept. of Surgery.5. Chaudhary N, Lovald S, Wagner J, Khraishi T, Kelly J, Wood J (2004) Modeling of screw-plate systems for mandibular fracture repair. Proceedings of the ASME IMECE2004 conference, Bioengineering Division, paper# 62256 Anaheim, California 11/13/04-11/19/04.6. Cox T, Kohn MW, Impelluso T (2003) Computerized analysis of resorbable polymer plates and screws for the rigid fixation of mandibular angle fractures. J Oral Maxillofac Surg 61:481

Conference Session

Best Practices in Aerospace Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University; Lorenzo Coley, Mississippi State University; Christopher Hamm, Mississippi State University

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Aerospace

occurring during the last semester of the lower division. The intentions of this dualtrack establishment were detailed in another paper as those plans were being implemented. Thisacademic year will see the first graduations of students who have completed these new coursesof study. Many of these students chose between aeronautics and astronautics based on theirexposure to these different paths in the intro courses. Thus, the introductory sequence hasbecome an important influence on the choice of concentration, as the exposure given to thestudents in this sequence becomes a large window to the world of aeronautics and astronautics ascurrently dominated by the use of computational tools. Though an initial bent towards studyingair or space vehicles

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - I

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kean, California Polytechnic State University; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Brian Self, California Polytechnic State University; Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Barbara Olds, Colorado School of Mines; Eric Hamilton, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

-solving strategies from studentsin mathematics classes, but have now been expanded to other disciplines including ethics andengineering science2,3.Through a collaborative, large-scale National Science Foundation project, MEAs are now beingdeveloped to elicit student misconceptions about important but poorly understood concepts inthermal science. For example, misconceptions about the second law of thermodynamics and itseffect on energy quality are being explored in an MEA where students estimate the overallthermal efficiency of electric vs. hybrid vs. gasoline cars. Student teams must use a systemsapproach and include all relevant energy conversion steps in their problem solving process.In this paper, we will describe MEAs and how they are being

Conference Session

Laboratories in Engineering Technology

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; N.M. Hossain, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

pictures of the fasteners to help them understand the chemical properties ofthe fastener material. Using all of this information the students must then be able to identify thebase material used to make the fastener and any material treatments it may have gone through.This has turned out to be a great experience in showing the student how to use the knowledgethey have gained to analyze an engineering component. The purpose of this paper is to explainthe details of this laboratory project as well as discussing the educational results obtained byincluding this new project in our material science curriculum.BackgroundOne of the challenges in education today is trying to bridge the gap between students who oftenview education as an effort to try and

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Kristin Bryant, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Ohio Northern University

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Educational Research and Methods

the teams that had structured writingexercises and teams without it. This study is important to consider because it is a qualitativestudy that was conducted to enhance metacognitive skills. Although the metacognitive skills arequite different than reflective thinking skills, they still rest on the same premises.The Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS) Program was developed at PurdueUniversity and resembles [our program]. The EPICS program allows undergraduate engineeringstudents to aid community service agencies with technical assistance. Reflection is integratedinto each milestone the team completes.13 Milestones include (1) developing a semester plan, (2)meeting with project partners, (3) submitting personal goals for the

Conference Session

Learning as a Community

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sondra Miller, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; Amy Moll, Boise State University; Melissa Wintrow, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

engineering, computer science, construction management, electrical engineering, materialsscience and engineering, and mechanical engineering) and undeclared engineering. The 2007-2008 academic year was the first during which an engineering faculty member lived in residence,the Faculty-in-Residence (FiR), with the 26 members of the ERC. The physical structure of theERC supported collaborative work and study with student community members. Dailyinteraction of student ERC community members with the FiR and structured activities outsidethe classroom facilitated learning that enhanced engineering academics. In this paper, wediscuss the qualitative life skills and quantitative academic successes of this living-learningcommunity facilitated by a live-in

Conference Session

Student Learning

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Martin, University of Wisconsin, Madison; John Mitchell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Welter, Wiley; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

activities, and grading records in one online location, foreasy use and reference by both students and faculty. The system includes thefollowing major components: ≠ An electronic textbook that both students and instructors may access for reading or reference, ≠ Publisher-provided instructor resources related to the text (Solutions Manual, etc.) ≠ Assessment questions/exercises for which student answers may be submitted online and automatically graded by the system (including homework exercises from the text, the multiple-choice assessments we have created and reference in this paper, and any additional questions or exercises an individual instructor may choose to create). ≠ A Gradebook where

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

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Construction

an understanding of the impacts of their decisions on the environmentand natural resources to allow such positive changes to occur.This paper will examine to the challenges posed by introducing sustainability into engineering. Itoffers a model of K-12 curricular changes to include sustainable/GREEN development into theexisting curriculum in Engineering and related discipline programs.Key words: Sustainability, Education, Collaboration, interdisciplinary curricula, greencurriculum development Page 14.1108.2Introduction:'Education for Sustainable Development is an investment in our future… each respective countryshould ensure that appropriate

Conference Session

International Aspects of Civil Engineering

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Crispino, United States Military Academy; Andrew Bellocchio, United States Military Academy; Scott Hamilton, United States Military Academy; Aaron Hill, United States Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

EngineeringEducation (ExCEEd) Teaching Workshop hosted annually at West Point and other locations inthe US and adopted the content for the instructors at NMAA. The teaching workshop introducedthe new Afghan instructors to effective teaching methods inside and outside the classroom. Itincluded eight seminars, demonstration classes taught by the authors, and practice classes taughtby the Afghan instructors. The workshop seminars focused heavily on Joseph Lowman’s twodimensional model of effective teaching.1 This paper will describe the process of developingand implementing a new instructor workshop at NMAA and also highlight the many challengesand provide recommendations to growing a quality engineering faculty in any developing nation.The Crown Jewel of

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

R. H. Parsons; S.J. Steiner; K C Dee; G. Judd

fund them? Who will run them, department, or Institute? At Rensselaer,the graduate school has struck a balance between the department and Institute. This balance allows theGraduate School to run institutional wide orientation sessions and be a consultant for departmental run TAtraining seminars. In this paper, we describe how the needs of the undergraduates were determined andincorperated into our orientation programs. We will also illustrate two programs: International TeachingAssistant (ITA) English class, and a mathematics teaching assistant (TA) training seminar, that have used theGraduate School for assistance in implementing their programs. What is Important to Undergraduates?A critical component in

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie M. Grandzielwski; Juli L. Sherwood; James N. Petersen

Session 2655 Faculty Mentoring A Unique Approach to Training Graduate Students How to Teach Juli L. Sherwood, James N. Petersen, Julie M. Grandzielwski Washington State University, Department of Chemical EngineeringAbstract This paper contains a summary of the motivations and observations of a recent faculty mentoringproject designed to provide a graduate student with practical teaching experience. The motivation for theproject, the approach taken, and the results of the project are described from the perspective of the facultymentor

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Faculty, and Profession

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashlyn Munson, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Alka Harriger, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

paper focuses on the student component ofthe second week of the workshop, which was primarily designed to introduce high schoolstudents to the career possibilities in IT. The list below outlines the types of educational activitiesin which all students participated: 1. Guest Speakers a. IT Healthcare b. Digital Forensics c. Mobile Forensics d. IT Career Opportunities e. IT & Robotics f. Early IT Careers Panel g. Telecommuting & IT h. IT Professional Do’s and Don’ts i. Visualization Lab Tour 2. Hands-on, computer-based sessions a. Alice introduction b. Diet management with cell phones c. Computing tools to support healthcare

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

– Technical Paper # TP 89PUB512, 1989. 4. Stratasys, Inc., http://www.stratasys.com 5. 3D Digital Corporation, http://www.3ddigitalcorp.com 6. NextEngine Inc., http://www.nextengine.com 7. LeiosMesh: E.G.S. S.r.l. http://www.egsolutions.com 8. Rapidform Global Headquarters, INUS Technology, Inc. http://www.rapidform.com 9. Sinha, A., “Perspective of A Transfer Engineering Program,” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Conference and Exposition held in Honolulu, HI. 10. Sinha, A., “Engineering Laboratory Experiments – An Integrated Approach of Teaching the Introductory Engineering Course,” Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Conference and Exposition held in Honolulu, HI

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Building Diversity in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ansari, Virginia State University; Jahangir Ansari, Virginia State University; Krishan Agrawal, Virginia State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Page 14.576.3Bridge. The Undergraduate Bridge enriches the science and technical educationalexperiences of promising high school students and begins a process of selecting high achieversfrom among these students to participate in T-STEM. The VSU Course Structure ReformComponent enriches learning and increases retention of STEM students by changing the waystudents are taught, tutored and mentored in introductory courses in biology, chemistry,engineering, and mathematics. The Student and Faculty Enrichment Component is to increase therate of faculty and student collaboration in research and provides enriching scholarly activities forboth faculty and students in their respective disciplines. The Graduate Bridge componentprovides research

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Keiser, University of Tulsa; William Hamill, University of Tulsa; Bryan Tapp, University of Tulsa; William Potter, University of Tulsa; Jerry McCoy, University of Tulsa; Peter LoPresti, University of Tulsa; Donna Farrior, University of Tulsa; Shirley Pomeranz, University of Tulsa

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Mathematics

notation differ among the disciplines. In order for faculty to beable to inform students of these connections, faculty must be aware of terminology and notationbeyond their own disciplines. A strong cooperative environment allows faculty to share ideas andconcerns regarding instruction, and identify needs for improving student preparation. Therefore,strengthening the connections among faculty, as well as the courses they teach and thetechnology that they use, can be beneficial to both students and faculty in providing a morecohesive instructional environment. A previous paper summarizing this project’s results after itsfirst year appeared in the 2005 ASEE Conference Proceedings6. We report on this project, now,two years after its inception

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Oerther, University of Cincinnati; Cathy Maltbie, University of Cincinnati; Baikun Li, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Jin Li, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Amy Pruden, Colorado State University; Peter Stroot, University of South Florida

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Environmental Engineering

Cincinnati is being taught at four partner institutions.This paper highlights the unique challenges of adapting the existing course to other institutionsas well as the formation of a meta-assessment program comparing institution-specific studentassessment as well as an assessment of the capabilities of the instructors to successfully adapt thematerials.IntroductionGenomic technology is redefining many applied fields including environmental biotechnology.The emerging interdisciplinary area of environmental biotechnology integrates quantitative,analytical tools from the molecular sciences with innovative bioreactor design and operation.Environmental biotechnology has been identified as a corner stone for the future of the field ofenvironmental

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Balmer, Union College; Lance Spallholz, Union College

textbook format and classroom teaching methodology have remained essentiallyunchanged. Regardless of the relatively simple vector-less energy and entropy balance nature ofthermodynamics, there are two significant barriers for students grappling with this subject –mastering the Greek and Latin language based subject terminology, and the use of the everexpanding cadre of complex property tables printed at the back of the textbook. This paper describes two new techniques that were developed to overcome thesebarriers. The first uses a custom PHP web based application in the format of a popular TV quizshow “Jeopardy” to motivate the understanding of thermodynamic terminology. Because it isweb based, the application could be used by students

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming; Dennis Coon, University of Wyoming; Paul Crips, Laramie Middle School; John Pierre, University of Wyoming

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-12 teacher enrichment programs, and also freshmen orientation to electrical andcomputer engineering programs. In this paper we will describe the modular approach, the lowcost laboratory exercises, and also the success of using this approach to attract students to careersin the engineering and science.OverviewMany colleges and universities are faced with declining numbers of graduating high schoolseniors. This body of students is the primary source of future undergraduate engineeringstudents. At the University of Wyoming, there are many different programs to attract students tothe university as well as the study of engineering. A brief summary of each of these programsare provided below.‚ Summer High School Institute (HSI): The mission of

Conference Session

Curricula of the Past, Present, and Future

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Robert Pangborn, Pennsylvania State University; David Wormley, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

ofadditional funding. Over this time, a number of different approaches to leading the changeprocess have been applied. In reflecting on our experiences, it is apparent that we employeddifferent approaches to facilitate change depending on the circumstances, in a sense applyingsituational leadership, and also that our change model has evolved much along the linesdescribed by Clark et al.,2 shifting to a model that always has the question of how we willsustain an innovation built in from the outset.To write this paper, we have selected projects from which we drew significant lessons about theprocess of implementing and sustaining change. For each, we briefly summarize the approach

Conference Session

Issues in Computer Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Bower, Kansas State University-Salina

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Computers in Education

lofty goal becomes difficult to effectively implement inpractice. This paper reviews several approaches and environments for operating systemsprogramming projects. A new approach involving Linux kernel modules and source codereading is described as a means to supplement other programming projects.IntroductionIn an operating systems class, we want students to gain an understanding of the internal datastructures and algorithms used in real operating systems. As such, operating systems classesalways include a heavy lecture component to expound on such topics as common operatingsystems architectures, device and I/O management, process management, memory management,synchronization, and file system management. However, lectures alone are not able to

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University; Barath Baburao, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

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New Engineering Educators

engineeringeducation from educational principles to various teaching methods. However, thesestudents are not being trained in a so-called “technical area” within their discipline and,hence, it is unknown at this point how effective such training will be in landing a tenure-track faculty position. Another way to educate graduate students who plan to enteracademia is through a formal course during their graduate studies. Universities such asSouth Carolina and West Virginia offer these classes as an elective course in theirrespective Chemical Engineering departments. There are also TA instructional programsthat are provided in the form of teaching seminars, workshops, language tutorials fornewly appointed international TAs, etc [5]. Additionally, there are also

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Houdeshell, Sinclair Community College; Shep Anderson, Sinclair Community College; Gilah Pomeranz, Sinclair Community College

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Engineering Technology

. Page 11.1313.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The NCME Instructional Design Model: A Constructivist Approach to LearningAbstract In January 1995 the National Science Foundation Advanced Technological Education(NSF-ATE) Program funded the creation of the National Center for Manufacturing Education(NCME) to develop curricular materials for a novel manufacturing education associate degreeprogram. The primary deliverable included 62 instructional units (modules) that create a novelassociate degree program in manufacturing engineering technology. The program wasconsidered innovative in its pedagogy, organization, and content[1]. This paper focuses on theconstructivist framework

Conference Session

Approaches to Virtual Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alec Maxwell, San Francisco State University; Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University; Cheng Chen, San Francisco State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #18403Mobile Learning for Undergraduate Course through Interactive Apps and aNovel Mobile Remote Shake Table LaboratoryAlec Maxwell, San Francisco State University Alec Maxwell is currently an undergraduate student in the School of Engineering at San Francisco State University (SFSU). Besides actively conducting research on innovative tools for engineering education in the Intelligent Structural Hazards Mitigation Laboratory at SFSU with Prof. Zhaoshuo Jiang, he also is interested in acquiring his Masters degree in structural engineering.Dr. Zhaoshuo Jiang P.E., San Francisco State University Prof. Jiang

Conference Session

Construction 4: Construction Education Curriculum and Assessment

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University; Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; John Robert Reck, Oklahoma State University

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Construction

Paper ID #18192Standardized Tests as a Predictor for Success in Construction ManagementTechnologyDr. Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant Professor at Oklahoma State University. She consulted as a structural engineer for 7 years and has her undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering. Dr. Mosier is licensed as a professional engineer in Construction Engineering. Her masters and doctoral degrees are from the University of Oklahoma in Construction Administration and Engineering respectively.Dr. Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University Dr. Yates joined the Oklahoma State

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Mathematics in the First Year

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amie Baisley, Utah State University; V. Dean Adams, Utah State University

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First-Year Programs, Mathematics

Paper ID #26364The Effects of Calculus I on Engineering Student PersistenceAmie Baisley, Utah State University I have a B.S. in civil engineering and a M.S. in structural engineering from Arizona State University. After graduating, I became a lecturer at ASU in civil engineering. During my time teaching I really became interested in engineering education and knew I wanted to pursue a graduate degree in that field. After moving to Utah and finding the program at Utah State University, I have really enjoyed diving in to the education world. I am most interested in the sophomore level courses that engineering students

Conference Session

Student Perceptions of Self-efficacy, Success, and Identity

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Juebei Chen, Aalborg University; Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University; Xiangyun Du, Qatar University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #29015An Exploration of students’ Engineering Identity Development in a PBLTeam SettingMs. Juebei Chen, Aalborg University Juebei Chen is a PhD student in Aalborg University, Denmark. She obtained a Master degree in higher education in Shanghai Jiao Tong University. Her current interest focuses on students’ learning experi- ence and learning outcomes in PBL context, PBL training for engineering staff, and gender issues in engineering education.Prof. Anette Kolmos, Aalborg University Anette Kolmos is Professor in Engineering Education and PBL and Chairholder for UNESCO in Prob- lem Based Learning in Engineering