Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Model for Computer Science TeachingThe modified van Hiele model of computer programming thinking still consisted of three majorelements: (a) the nature of insight, (b) the levels of thought, and (c) the phases of learning. Thefive-levels of thought of learning computer programming were dubbed: "visual", "descriptive","theoretical", "form logic modification and analogy", and "abstraction and modeling". In addition,the five sequential instructional steps, which they assert will take students through a reasoninglevel, will be integrated into the model to help students progress from one level to the next higherlevel. The sequence is shown in outline form below.1. Information: New topics are introduced through guided dialog. A. Teacher assesses

Conference Session

Clearing up Student Misconceptions in Materials

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Heckler, Ohio State University; Rebecca Rosenblatt, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

Griffin, R., “Using a Materials Concept Inventory to asses conceptual gain inintroductory materials science courses”, 33rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings, 2003.2. Krause, S., Tasooji, A., and Griffin, R., “Origins of Misconceptions in a Materials Concept Inventory FromStudent Focus Groups”, 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, 2004.3. Kitto, K. L., “Developing and Assessing Conceptual Understanding in Materials Engineering Using WrittenResearch Papers and Oral Poster Presentations”, 38rd ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference Proceedings,2008.4. Strevler, R. A., Litzinger, T. A., Miller, R. L., & Steif, P. S., “Learning Conceptual Knowledge in the EngineeringSciences: Overview and Future

Conference Session

Retaining Women Engineering Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Judith Cordes, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

not have this support, you will not be successful.We also feel it is important, if possible, to let your Coordinator/Director work on the Program atleast three-quarter time, but if possible full time. It is important to have a concrete mission andgoals in mind that connect with your College and University mission and goals, and then to planall initiatives to meet your mission and goals. Dream big with a whole list of possible initiatives,but start slowly and keep adding new initiatives each year. Don’t overwhelm yourself, and getrid of the ones that don’t work! Ask the participants; they will tell you. Assessment is crucial.Don’t forget to include all interested parties in your planning and use your resources, both onyour campus and fellow

Conference Session

Industrial Interactions and Educational Resources

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

., Successful Simulation Internships and Curriculum Deployment (unspecified) University, Unpublished PowerPoint presentation. 1999.8. Placement Assessment Report for the Graduating Class of 2009, ONU office of Career Services, January, 2010 Page 15.306.13

Conference Session

Standards For Future Engineering Practitioners

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlotte Erdmann, Purdue University; Bruce Harding, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

literacy and the concept ofinformation literacy common at the time. It also covered a needs assessment and skills inventory,the project rationale, project history at that point in time, and results. Harding 2 (2003) elaboratedthe further evolution of the project, mechanics of administering the project and continuousimprovement efforts to the assignment.Sapp Nelson, Epps, and Fosmire made significant improvements for the The Hunt when theycreated an expert system and animated tutorial in 2007. An instructional improvement grantfunded the creation of the expert system. This innovation was documented in two papers, first bySapp, Van Epps, Fosmire and Harding (2007a) 3 and secondly Van Epps, Sapp Nelson, Fosmire,and Harding (2007b). 4 In the papers

Conference Session

Capstone and Senior Projects

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Shull

RSLogix5000 platform2: • Intuitive and simple to use • Compliant IEC1131-3 interface • Structured programming by way of symbols and arrays • Instruction set supplying multiple applications • Integrates DCS systems or single-loop controllers and dedicated servo or drive systems into one environment • Online troubleshooting capabilities • Ability to create new tags while onlineOther capabilities are included but are beyond the scope of this document.Code Conversion ProcessIt was decided that to fully assess the benefits and/or downfalls of applying RSLogix5000 to areal-world manufacturing process, some, if not all, of the code must be transcribed from itsRSLogix500 form into the RSLogix5000 format. This was done in

Conference Session

Philosophical Foundations, Frameworks, and Testing in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Skylar Stewart; Linda Ramsey; Julie DuBois; Jorge Roldan; David Mills

the ACT Assessment. News Release September 29, 1999. Retrieved from < http://www.act.org/news/releases/1999/09-29-99.html> 8. Dean, A and Voss, D. Design and Analysis of Experiments. Springer-Verlage New York, Inc., 1999.BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONJORGE E. ROLDAN is a graduate student in Molecular Science and Nanotechnology at Louisiana TechUniversity. His current research involves applications of nanotechnology for drug delivery and cartilage tissueengineering. This is Jorge’s second year with the GK-12 Program and assisting in teaching high-school mathematicsand science at Weston High School.SKYLAR S. STEWART is a graduate student in Biomedical Engineering at Louisiana Tech University. Her mostcurrent research project

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Fanyu Zeng

of them has not determinedwhether or not to take the test in the near future.Remaining Issues and Improvements in The FutureBecause of the nature of this program it is important to update contents of this enhancedcurriculum. Adding new contents and removing unnecessary contents will be conductedfrequently based upon the needs of job market and the certifications demanded byindustry.Several critical steps for updating purpose are recommended in ACM and IEEE generalcurriculum guidelines: • Closely watching Microsoft Office Specialist Certifications and other certifications • Keeping close eye on IT industry trend • Improving faculty training • Evaluation, assessment and program upgrade.ConclusionThis three-step enhanced

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Frontiers

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ahmet Zeytinci; Philip Brach

intensity has a return period of 25 years. This was approximately 735,000 gallons of water. The existing 24-inch storm sewer was designed to carry approximately 12,000 gallons/min or 720,000 gallons of water in one hour. The storm drain on the property under study entered directly into the initial inlet of the storm drain. The inability of the storm sewer to carry away the volume of water created by the storm was the primary reason for the accumulation of water and eventual flooding of garage and basement. These figures are approximations to confirm the basis of occurrence of the flood. Assessment of intangibles This problem has many facets. Included are legal issues resulting from inappropriate drainage of water from the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shana Smith

froma low of 28 out of 100 to a high of 70 out of 100, with a mean score of 52.96. The mean increasefor the students was 14.23%.Results for pre- and post-mental rotation tests A mental rotation test was used to assess students’ growth in spatial visualization over thecourse of the semester. Twenty-nine students took the pre- and post-MRT tests. Pre-test MRTscores ranged from a low of 2 to a high of 34. Post-test MRT scores ranged from a low of 6 to ahigh of 39. The mean for the pre-MRT test was 17.69, and the mean for the post-MRT test was24.17.Discussion All instructors and students were enthusiastic about using the VR tool in their classrooms.The use of VR models was connected to overall curricula taught in the classes. Thus, the use of

Conference Session

Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Scott

Page 10.125.115. Tuckman, Bruce, “Developmental Sequence in Small Groups,” Psychological Bulletin, 63 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright©2005, American Society for Engineering Education” 6. Knecht, R., An Engineering Approach to the Assessment of the First-Year Design Sequence at the Colorado School of Mines, ASEE Conference, Seattle, Washington,1998. 7. Stewart, G.L., Manz, C.C., and Sims, H.P., (1999), Team Work and Group Dynamics, John Wiley and Sons, Inc., New York, New YorkREFERENCE CONSULTED Lewis, R.D., When Cultures Collide, Nicholas Brealy Publishing, London, 1999 BIOGRAPHY Suzanne Scott received her B.A. in English and Education from

Conference Session

Systems Approach to Teaching ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Adams; Ken Burbank; James Zhang

indicated earlier this is an ongoing project. The authors realize that some test implemen-tation can be further refined to improve the effectiveness of teaching. This project will continueas a senior design project in the spring semester of 2005, and is expected to be complete inApril of 2005. Further results will be reported at the conference. Major areas for improvementsinclude more robust system design, improved system performance, and measurement methodsfor small-scale fading. The assessment plan for this teaching approach is also an important part of this project. Takinginto account that this course is offered once a year, and most students taking this course do nothave previous RF measurement experience, more time is needed to collect data

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly Edginton Bigelow, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

realizations, as thesecollege students, who will soon form the next engineering generation, have the potential to berole models and leaders that help promote engineering as a career. The reflections allude to thefact that college students may be more receptive to take on this role because of this experience.However, the college students did not all agree that it is the role of college students and/orpracticing engineers to take on such tasks.Future work is needed to quantitatively assess the effect of this, and similar outreach programs,on changing perceptions of engineering as a career for young students and for changingperceptions of the engineer as a role model and educator for the college students. Prospectivemonitoring to determine the long-term

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lie Tang, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Robert Landers, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

the National Science Foundation under GrantNumber 0736731. The authors would like to acknowledge the assistance of Dr. Hong Sheng atthe Missouri University of Science and Technology in developing the assessment questions andDulce Alford in the Information Technology department at the Missouri University of Scienceand Technology in the remote utilization of the Linear Axis Rapid Development System.References[1] Fleming, M., Jain, V., Landers, R.G., Sheng, H., and Hall, R., 2009, “Implementation and Evaluation of aLinear Axis Rapid Development System,” ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition, Austin, Texas, June 14–17. Page

Conference Session

Sustainable Energy Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Simon, University of Nevada, Reno; Ted Batchman, University of Nevada-Reno; Christine Taylor, Lewis and Clark University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

have precipitated growing awareness of and interest inrenewable energy. This paper assesses the impact of renewable energy education in a first-yearoffering of an introductory interdisciplinary renewable energy course employing a quasi-experimental evaluation design. Findings from the study indicate that the course has asignificant impact on student knowledge.Literature ReviewPublic policy and engineering are a critical part of any cogent response to growing pressure feltin higher education for new sustainable and ―green‖ college curricula and campus physicalplants. Students‘ ‗green‘ values often drive campus energy source and efficiency choices,4, 12Students are proactive in demanding energy-efficient, small carbon footprint campuses.16

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R.F. William Hollender, Montana State University; James Becker, Montana State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

connected to the radar’s intermediate frequency (IF)output, one could easily see evidence of the motion of a person in the transmit antenna’s mainbeam more than ten feet from the radar. The nominal transmit power was 10 dBm and theantenna gain approximately 7 dBi.Figure 1: Doppler radar developed as a student’s senior design project. The radar, having bothvelocity detection and ranging capabilities, was developed using commercial components savefor the 10 dB coplanar coupler near the center of the board.The remainder of this paper discusses the changes that have been made to the microwave circuitscourse to implement the Doppler radar module, briefly noting a preliminary assessment of theeffectiveness of the approach as measured by student sentiment

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charlie Setterfield, Sinclair Community College; Eric Dunn, Sinclair Community College; Russell Marcks, Sinclair Community College

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

ImprovementsThe Integrated Project Design faculty developed a list of needed improvements: Provide more structured schedule with additional milestones Require more regular team meetings Mandate more whole-class meetings Improve server access off-campus Enhance software functionality for team activity Reduce scope of building and environmental design Curriculum specific assessment toolsD. SuccessesThe Integrated Project Design faculty identified aspects of the project that work as-is: Kick-off event with all students Periodic review of work

Conference Session

Instructional Strategies in AE Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Marsocci; P.K. Raju; Chetan Sankar

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

engineering theory courses and have received favorableresponses from the students3. When used for design courses, case studies must be structured in away that is different from those that may be used for the introductory courses. When used forfoundational instruction courses, case studies define certain situations, provide a few alternatives,and request the students to discuss how the problem can be solved. The student can use thisinformation to work the problem at hand from the information presented in the case study itself.The analysis typically tends not to be an in-depth analysis of the problem.Design courses require the students to assess a broader situation and come up with multiplealternative solutions to the problem. Information from a

Conference Session

New Learning Paradigms I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Design or assess 16% designs Conduct technical work 11% Manage technical work 10% Analyze systems 10% 0% 10% 20%Figure 3: Themes to survey responses describing a notable work event that usedengineering skills (n=62). Interviewees, like survey respondents, typically described how the careful analyticalproblem solving of engineering applied in their current work contexts. As one interviewee said,when “engineers approach problems, they bring a certain approach, a process based,scientifically

Conference Session

Frontiers in Engineering Economy

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ted Eschenbach, TGE Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

. Westerfield, and Bradford D. Jordan, Essentials of Corporate Finance 6th, McGraw-Hill, 2008.19. Saunders, Kent T., “Teaching Methods and Assessment Techniques for the Undergraduate Introductory Finance Course: A National Survey,” Journal of Applied Finance, Vol. 11, No. 1, Fall 2001, pp. 110–112, (unabridged version accessed at http://facultyweb.anderson.edu as saundersfpe.doc March 1, 2001)20. Sullivan, William G., Elin M. Wicks, and C. Patrick Koelling, Engineering Economy 14th, Pearson Prentice Hall, 2009. Page 15.1375.11

Conference Session

Energy Projects and Laboratory Ideas

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Laura Genik; Craig Somerton

Properties Thermal Conductivity: k (W/m⋅K) Thermal Diffusivity: α (m2/s) Dynamic Viscosity: µ (Nt⋅s/m2) Kinematic Viscosity: ν (m2/s) Prandtl Number: Pr (dimensionless) Page 9.1411.7 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe student's principal function will be to add the equations to the Excel workbook templateProperty.xls, which has been designed to assess the property evaluation and is shown below.ME 416 CAD of Thermal Systems

Conference Session

Nontechnical Skills for Engineering Technology Students

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hamid Khan

interventions. Assessing Student Attitudes toward BusinessAn integrated concept in ethics was discussed for student’s individual and professionaldevelopment of business ethics. Students exposed to such ethics courses with stimulating ethicscases faced hard questions to answer, when placed in an ethical dilemma. They learned one thingimportant: “Deciding what’s right: a prescriptive approach.” The outline of the class discussionwill be presented in thirteen ethics development modules and they will be integrated by acomprehensive case study to address the ethical dilemma of engineers and managers faced at thevery design implementation stage. Under condition of simulated input via a case study, theirbehavioral reactions will be

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ajay Agrawal; Zahed Siddique

foster life-long learning The program supports the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)Criterion 3 – Program Outcomes and Assessment. According to ABET, engineering programsmust demonstrate that their graduate have:(a) ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering(b) ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs(d) ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams(e) ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) ability to communicate effectively(h) broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Approaches

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jessica Matson; David Elizandro

Economy isby presenting numerous applications of abstract definitions. This paper presents the results ofusing the concept of moments from Statics and Mechanics of Materials as the basis forintroducing Engineering Economy. Preliminary results indicate that there is merit in furtherinvestigation of this approach.References1. Elizandro, D. and J. Matson, “Fuzzy Logic to Assess ABET-Accredited Degree Program Emphasis,” Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, 2003.2. Engineering Accreditation Commission, “Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.: Baltimore, MD, 2002

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

John McGuire; John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

engineering was found by the authors’review of ABET criteria.Reviewing the guidelines specified by the Accreditation Board Engineering Technology(ABET), one notices a correlation between these guidelines and music. In the ABET2004-2005 criteria for “Accrediting Engineering Programs,” the “Program Criteria forElectrical, Computer, and Similarly Named Engineering Programs” section states in“Criterion 3. Program Outcomes and Assessment” specifically that “Engineeringprograms must demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledgeof mathematics, science, and engineering; (b) an ability to design and conductexperiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data; (c) an ability to design a system,component, or process to meet desired

Conference Session

IE Outreach and Advancement

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sandra Moore Furneaux; Randa Shehab; M Jayne Fleener; Kim Warram; Elizabeth Kvach; Betty Harris; Anne Reynolds; Teri Reed Rhoads; Susan Walden; Teri Murphy; Deborah Trytten

: TheMIT Press, 2002.[3] Seymour, E. and N.M. Hewitt, Talking About Leaving: Why Undergraduates Leave the Sciences. Oxford:Westview Press, 1997.[4] Leydens, J. A., B. M. Moskal, and M. J. Pavelich, “Qualitative Methods Used in the Assessment of EngineeringEducation”, J. Engr. Educ., Vol. 93 , No. 1, 2004, pp. 65-72.[5] Selby, C.C., Review and Summary of Part II Sessions, in Women in Science an Engineering: Choices forSuccess, C.C. Selby, Editor., The New York Academy of Sciences: New York., 1999, pp. 127-132.[6] Rosser, S.V., Women, Science, and Society: The Crucial Union., New York: Teachers College Press, 2000.[7] Thom, M., Balancing The Equation: Where are Women & Girls in Science, Engineering & Technology?, NewYork: National Council

Conference Session

Ethics & HSS in Engineering

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Lau

world.Engineers typically overestimate the role of quantification and rationality in decision making, aswell as thinking that because they understand the physical world better than most people, theyhave the really important knowledge in a given situation. We need to teach engineers tounderstand people better, work effectively on teams, and participate in the political process. Weneed them to understand ecology and systems analysis.These ideas are somewhat reflected in the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology’s (ABET) Criterion 3 Program Outcomes and Assessment (relevant outcomes inbold italics)2: Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and

Conference Session

EM Skills and Real-World Concepts, Pt. 2

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Michelle Summers; Julie Phillips; Nathan Harter; Mark Dean; Donna Evanecky

, leaders spend timeassessing data on a monthly report, comparing percentage increases and decreases from onemonth to the next, from one quarter to the next, from one year to the next, and so forth. Leaders Page 9.1148.5are under the false impression that they can make an intelligent assessment of the data by only “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education”using limited data (percent increase and percent decrease) without understanding what the data isactually telling them.Another way that leaders

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Mukai

weeklyreflective summaries of their homework (see next item below). The binder was worth anadditional 5% of their grade. There were several in-class hands-on activities during thesemester. Participation in these activities was worth 10%. Three traditional one-hourexams (40%) and a comprehensive final (30%) made up the majority of the coursework.Homework SheetsStudents were asked to keep weekly summaries of their homework. On the front side ofthe HW review sheets, the students were to make a sketch and write down notes of eachassigned HW problem. On the backside of each sheet, the students were asked tosummarize what they learned that week and to write down any questions they had on thematerial.Exit SurveysThe bulk of the quantitative assessment data was

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques & Funding Research

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

La Verne Harris; Mary Sadowski

all of the disciplines is central to the work of highereducation and contributes to both the addition of new knowledge and the intellectual climate ofthe university. Scholarship of Discovery involves the traditional research model involving thecommitment to create and disseminate new knowledge, contributing to the knowledge base ofone’s field. This has traditionally been model of scholarship accepted for academic scientists. Scholarship of Teaching is the pedagogy of teaching excellence, knowledge creation, andacquisition. It can involve finding ways that students learn, as well as assessment of themethods that are used. Teaching as a form of scholarship can both educate and entice futurescholars. Good teaching implies that the