Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoffrey Samuel Frost, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto; Robert Irish, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Standards thatdeveloped did not seek to change behaviour, as they did in the DfE case. In the steel design case,the Codes and Standards were designed to regulate the current state of practice. In the latter case,Codes and Standards can be considered the final evolutionary form of a DfX. This is because theCodes and Standards assess the vast body of DfX knowledge, distil the valuable and importantparts, and make it illegal to practice the DfX in what is deemed an unsafe manner.6 Timeline of DfE DevelopmentsThis section provides an overview of selected important milestones in the development of DfE.This list is by no means exhaustive.1975: 3M instituted their 3P program (Pollution Prevention Pays.) This early example of DfE isused in literature as a

Conference Session

Laboratory Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Awlad Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University; Martin W. Weiser, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

due to a combinationof more difficult mathematics and the use of material parameters that are less intuitive.Therefore, we use a combination of analytical, numerical, and experimental studies to improvethe students’ understanding of this topic. This paper documents development of this integratedheat transfer project and our plans to assess how it influences the students’ understanding oftransient heat transfer.The two projects discussed here vary the surface area and thermal diffusivity of samples to showthat these parameters are important in transient cooling. In the first project, the temperaturedistribution of different objects (or shapes) having the same volume but different surface area areanalyzed and measured. The use of finite element

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Tufts University; Ethan E. Danahy, Tufts University; Danielle Dowling, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

level of understanding. Inquiry learning requires the teacher to focuson student ideas and reasoning and how they are shaped and developed. The role he orshe must adopt is ―not simply to keep the students on the right path; it is to find out whatpaths there are, to scout ahead to see where they might lead, and to make judgmentsabout which ones to follow [4].‖ Design-based inquiry learning activities rarely appear in the classroom becauseteachers often find them hard to implement [15, 16], and attempting such projectstypically requires changes in curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices that arenew not only to students but to teachers as well [17, 18]. Additionally, students andteachers need guidance through the design-based

Conference Session

Outreach, Engagement, and Undergraduate Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy; Jim Cowart, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

commensurate with Smeaton’s improvements, so the coal consumptiontime unit of “per hour” is assessed to be correct.summary analysisAt this point, we know the overall efficiency (1.3%), the boiler efficiency (76.0%), the pumpefficiency (86.5%), and the mechanical efficiency of the engine (72.3%). We can now determine Page 25.1357.15the thermal efficiency of the Newcomen engine. η boiler η thermal η mechanical η pump = η overall ⇒ η thermal = η oveall η η mechanical η pump boiler η thermal = 0.013 (0.760)(0.723)(0.865) = 0.027 = 2.7% η

Conference Session

Empowering the User Learning Experience: Evolution in Library Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill H. Powell, Cornell University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

library’sbest features while consolidating resources less used to save money. Most are pleased with thenew resources and redefined spaces available to the engineering community. One graduatestudent stated the cornerstone of his thesis was an ASTM standard and he was thrilled to finallyhave online access to it and related standards. Further assessment with users will be necessary tosee if their needs are being met. If we have any advice for other branch libraries facing transition,it would be to allow at least one full year for planning, designate a move manager, have frequentand open communications with staff (including systems and technical services staff), offerassistance to those facing layoff, and find a circulation point person to mitigate

Conference Session

FPD V: Increasing Engagement and Motivation of First-year Students

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Robinson, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

from the article in their UGTAclassroom. Similarly, students were asked to review the university’s academic integrity website Page 25.1455.5and create a discussion post that addressed why it is important for students to understand thepolicies, processes, and sanctions and how UGTAs can utilize their knowledge of academicdishonesty in their roles.These assignments helped to prepare UGTAs for their roles inside and outside of the classroom.Students who volunteered as UGTAs in a prior iteration of the program (before the FSE 294class was required), discussed the difficulty of assessing students’ knowledge and understanding,and then knowing how to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olufunmilola Atilola, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erin M McTigue, Texas A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

supplement to traditional teaching and learning methods. Mechanix is alsotested alongside an established and popular truss program, WinTruss, to see how learning gainsdiffer and what advantages Mechanix offers over other truss analysis software. Freshmanengineering classes were recruited for this experiment and were divided into three conditions: acontrol condition (students who were not exposed to Mechanix or WinTruss and did theirassignments on paper), a Mechanix condition (students who used Mechanix in class and for theirassignments, and a WinTruss condition (students who used the WinTruss program for theirassignments). The learning gains among these three groups were evaluated using a series ofquantitative formal assessments which include a

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

in PREP. This learning methodhas been widely used and assessed locally3 and nationally4. This teaching/learning methodengages the student in the learning process and helps them to better understand the relevance ofthe instruction and learning objectives while they are learning the course content rather than asthe final step of the learning process. The projects are carefully selected to best support thelearning objectives of the course. Although the student has the freedom to explore, a carefullyselected project keeps them on target with the desired learning outcomes. One of the benefits ofCBI is that it takes full advantage of what students already know and stimulates interest in thecourse content. This method gives students more of an

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Frank E. Falcone, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Density Functions Assessment of a Monte Carlo Simulation Howe Truss 4 Numerical Methods & Curve Fitting Materials Testing & Data Reduction Roots of Equations Hydraulics Numerical Integration Experiment 5 Professional Presentation Skills Group Presentation Development Engineering Ethics Mentoring Program Figure 1. Learning Modules in Civil Engineering Fundamentals

Conference Session

Project-based and Cooperative Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Ortiz, LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

qualitative thanquantitative and a more formal assessment needs to be performed. This paper presents the resultsof our continuing attempts to provide a project-based service learning experience to helpimprove student learning. As our experience has taught us, the way to conduct project-basedservice oriented learning projects does not have a fixed format, but needs to be changed andadapted to the particular situation of each school. Our results each year have been positive andwe expect that this may prompt the implementation of other projects that may includemultidisciplinary collaboration, integration of projects between classes, and projects acrossconcentrations.Bibliography1 Hadim, H.A and Esche S.K., “Enhancing the Engineering Curriculum Through

Conference Session

FPD VII: Research on First-year Programs Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell Pryor, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

change of 0.005 represents 4.5 cumulativedays for every student in the course. Even this small change can significantly reduce theimbalance of resources between the beginning and end of the semester so the strategies that evenslightly impacting CDC could prove worthwhile. Page 25.1099.12ConclusionsThis paper assessed the viability of metrics derived from system monitor data (dashboard) tosuccinctly quantify student procrastination in real-time. Candidate metrics were reviewed and anadditional metric was developed to quantify procrastination relative content instead of time. TheCumulative Days to Completion (CDC) metric was selected for course

Conference Session

Improving IE Course Content

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hung-da Wan, University of Texas, San Antonio; Yi-Ching Liao, University of Texas, San Antonio; Glenn Kuriger, University of Texas, San Antonio

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Engineering Research Conference, May 21-25, Reno, NV.5. Verma, A. K., 2003, “Simulation Tools and Training Programs in Lean Manufacturing – Current Status,” A Technical Report submitted to NSRP-ASE, National Shipbuilding Research Program.6. Dukovska-Popovska, I., Hove-Madsen, V., Nielsen, K. B., 2008, “Teaching Lean Thinking Through Game: Some Challenges,” Proceedings of 36th European Society for Engineering Education (SEFI) on Quality Assessment.7. Mirehei, S. M., 2009, “Design and Development of a Simulation Game for Lean Administrative Process Training,” Master Thesis, The university of Texas at San Antonio, UMI No. 1464009. Page 25.1104.12

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

express themselves in something other than technical presentation. It was neverintended to be any part of an assignment or an activity that could be interpreted as somethingrequired of anyone in the college. It was purely for fun and investigation. For these ten years wehave encouraged those who might like to participate to do so. We have spread the word outsidethe college to elementary, junior high, and high school students and have found studentsinterested in taking a stab at a few lines of poetry. While still focusing our efforts on theengineering writers, we will never turn aside writers from other majors who would like toparticipate. The preliminary assessment we have done looks at how the students find their ownpoetry writing and the

Conference Session

Out-of-School and Informal Activities

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittany L. Luken, Georgia Institute of Technology; Susan L. Hotle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Laurie Anne Garrow, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Cappelli, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lauren Alise Jones; Margaret-Avis Anyeley Akofio-Sowah, Georgia Institute of Technology; Stefanie Brodie, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-on activities, lectures,field trips, and projects. A team from CEISMC was responsible for advertising and recruitinghigh school students to attend the camp, handling logistics associated with the camp, andproviding an assessment for the camp.A professor and several graduate students from Georgia Tech’s School of Civil andEnvironmental Engineering developed curriculum and lead the summer camp. The campfocused on providing insight to the complexities of owning and operating an airline. Studentslearned why many of the customer service issues they encounter when traveling occur: why itcan be difficult for an airline to make a profit without raising fares, how probability distributionsaffect flight delays and customer denied boardings, etc

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Hergenrader, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California; Erin Shaw, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

Professor in the Computer Science Department at the University Of Southern California (USC). Kim received a Ph.D. from the USC, and master’s and a bachelor’s degrees from the Seoul National University. Her current interests include pedagogical discourse analysis, human-computer interaction, social network assistance, and assessment of student collaborative online activities.Erin Shaw, University of Southern California Page 25.1184.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Stuck in the Middle: The Impact and Prevalence of Frustration in Online Question-Answer

Conference Session

The Best of Design in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Zemke, Gonzaga University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

; Eppinger, S. (2004). Product design and development (3rd ed.). New York, NY: McGraw- Hill/Irwin.11. Babbie, E. (2007). The practice of social science research (11th ed). Belmont, CA: Thomson-Wadsworth.12. Merriam, S. and Associates (2002). Qualitative research in practice. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.13. Leydens, J. A., Moskal, B. M., & Pavelich, M. J. (2004). “Qualitative methods used in the assessment of engineering education,” Journal of Engineering Education, 93(1), 65-72.14. Glesne, C. (2006) Becoming qualitative researchers (3rd ed). San Francisco, CA: Pearson Education.15. Stake, R., (1995). The art of case study research. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.16. Kolb. D. A. and Fry, R. (1975) “Toward an applied theory of experiential learning

Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Eileen Van Aken, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

International

letters for a comprehensive program proposal that was submitted by the authors to theU. S Department of Education. Currently, the authors are working to develop a long-termcollaborative relationship with a fourth Brazilian university (PUC-Rio). For this purpose, bothauthors will lead a workshop on “Methods and Strategies for Engineering Education, CurriculumDesign, and Program Assessment” which will be held at PUC-Rio during April 18-20, 2012.Forty participants from this and other universities are expected to attend this workshop. Theobjectives of the workshop are to: (i) Introduce methods and strategies related to first-yearengineering education, technology in the classroom, curriculum design, and academic programassessment, (ii) Present

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Harris, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University; Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Chet Boncek Jr., Raytheon

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

curricular and assessment materials. Such collaboration will be critical as the nationstrives to engage more students in science and engineering.” – Freeman A. Hrabowski III – Five Recommended Areas for Generating Academic Progress (GAP) • Academic – Develop and establish early faculty-student relationships – Provide peer-taught supplemental academic instruction opportunities – Facilitate undergraduate research opportunities via research centers/faculty • Corporate/Cooperative Educational Partnership(s) – Teradyne, General Electric, Raytheon Site Visits – Early employment exposure prior to start of official co-op cycle(s) • Student Leadership Development – Summer Bridge

Conference Session

Innovations in the IE Curriculum

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane M. Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

acombination program.The description of the MS in Technological Systems Management in Stony Brook falls into thecategory of technological management: Managing modern technologies calls upon a synthesis of tools drawn from many areas: science and engineering, computers and information, economics and regulation, psychology and community values, design and assessment. The Master’s Degree in Technological Systems Management provides professionals in all fields and people planning such careers with state-of-the-art concepts, analytical tools, and practical skills for managing specific technological systems and improving their performance.However, the two core courses involve elements of ISE and of systems theory. The

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

at the very cutting edge of engineering education. It is multidisciplinary, theory-based, hands-on, team implemented, outcome assessed, and based on product realization.” – IGVC website6.The competition consists of having vehicles run autonomously though an obstacle course. Sincethe vehicles must run with no human intervention, they require the use of technology such asvision and range finders to allow them to “see” and navigate through its environment. GlobalPositioning Systems (GPS) allows them to navigate to pre-specified way points. The use of othersensors such as touch, directional, speed etc. is also needed. The competition generally consistsof 3 challenges, navigation through a path, navigation via waypoints and a

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Cottrell

assessing any investmentalternative with a multiyear service life in which the sign of the cash flows changes twoor more times, by Descartes’ Rule of Signs,6 the number of positive roots either equalsthe number of sign changes, or is less than the number of sign changes by an eveninteger. When there is more than one positive root, it is a challenge to determine which,if any, of the positive i’ values are the IRR. An extensive amount of research has been conducted on the “multiple IRR”problem. Arrow and Levhari1 argue that the life of a project can be selected to ensurethat its present worth continuously declines as a function of i’. If this condition exists,then a positive i’ root will be unique. This approach presumes that the project life

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy J. Anderson; Sarah A. Rajala; Matthew Ohland

processing), early and multidisciplinarydesign, explicit success skill development, and exposure to professional practice. The curricu-lum model also incorporates processes and systems to enhance student learning through the useof technology-based delivery systems (e.g., multimedia, electronic delivery, electronic advisingand mentoring), the development of faculty (e.g., teaching/learning style awareness, student per-formance evaluation, self-evaluation), the establishment of a learning support system (e.g., stu-dent mentoring, pre-season programs), and the institution of a continuous improvement culture(e.g., outcomes assessment tools, continuous curriculum renewal).The retention of engineering students, as measured by those students who have

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Montgomery

one is hesitating for family reasons, I suggest involving the family in the decision,with the opportunity for the leave to be a family “adventure”.• Don’t bury yourself in teaching to get better at it – Certainly, one can become a betterteacher by practicing, and if teaching is a priority, then teaching should be part of the sabbatical.However, to the extent practical, make certain that the teaching to be done is truly a learningexperience, and plan other activities, such as seminars and workshops on teaching, assessment,and related topics, to assure a well-rounded overall experience. In negotiating the terms of thesabbatical with the host school, be sure to avoid duplicating sections of the same course, optinginstead for a variety of

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Durward Sobek

, Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2000; pp. 71-126.5. Sobek, II, D. K., “The Role of Intermediate Representations in Engineering Problem Solving,” Proceedings of the nd ASEE 62 Annual Pacific Northwest Section Meeting, April 27-29, 2000.6. Sobek, II, D. K., V. A. Cundy, and V. L. Briggeman, “Assessing the Given-Find-Solution Method in an Undergraduate Thermodynamics Course,” International Journal of Mechanical Engineering Education (under review).7. Sobek, II, D. K., “Understanding the Importance of Intermediate Representations in Engineering Problem- Page 6.952.9 Solving,” submitted to the

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ty Newell; Timothy Shedd

organization.Students were graded on the basis of homework and project reports. Peer evaluations were usedin order to discriminate among relative team member contributions. As described by Felder andBrent, team member assessments tend to be very honest with few people who appear to have aninflated view of their contributions (but some who underestimate their value). No exams weregiven in the class. No individual work was assigned in the main class, but one quarter of thecourse credit was earned in additional laboratory activities that were graded on an individualbasis.Heat Transfer Class ActivitiesClass activities revolved around a series of homework problems and projects. Homework setsintroduced topics of interest, developed experience with classical solution

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

James Thom; Caroline Hoy; Raymond Thompson

THOMMark Thom is currently an Associate Professor in the School of Technology at Purdue University. He received hisB.S. from Purdue University in 1981 in Aviation Technology and was employed in aerospace engineering flight testfor eleven years. He received his M.A. in Industrial Psychology from the University of Missouri in 1989 and cameto Purdue in 1992.RAYMOND E. THOMPSONRaymond E. Thompson is Associate Professor of Aviation Technology at Purdue University in West Lafayette.Prof. Thompson founded the AOT Advanced Composite Laboratory and coordinates student services within thedepartment. His current research includes assessment, technology in the classroom, distance education, and

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Wilfrid Nixon

). In addition, ensure that the designs meet the requirements of the 503 regulations. 2.3.4 Prepare a set of at least three design alternatives for at least three design options. Preliminary design drawings and cost estimates should be prepared. 2.3.5 Provide a complete impact assessment of the alternative designs, that completely weighs the benefits and costs including capital investment, operational costs and serviceability. Secondary and tertiary effects such as pollution, and aesthetics should also be considered. 2.3.6 Develop a selection criteria for choosing an appropriate design for implementation. 2.3.7 Prepare preliminary site plans and conceptual

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Eckehard Doerry; Bridget Bero; David Hartman

• Economics clients research and professionali design • Outcomes • Documentation sm and • Prototyping and based • Communicatio communication assessment experimentation n and

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Medhat Morcos; David Soldan

technology in learning,has created a climate and widespread major effort to address the identified four agents ofchange: government, student attitude, life style and global competition. In Engineering, thestructured approach via topic learning guides is gradually moving staff to improve the linkageof objectives with assessments. Eventually they will include performance criteria that capturethe graduate capabilities which engineering accreditation bodies are looking for in theirassessment. It is believed that the corporate approach has the best chance of addressing theimperatives of change.Challenges of Program DeliveryMinor problems always arise in ordinary on-campus course delivery. Students have difficultyfinding books and supplies, getting

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Trevor Harding

which samples engineering students only may providesignificant insight.The primary assessment goals of the pilot study were to examine the perceptions towardcheating of a select sample of engineering students and identify best practices forconducting a broader research study into engineering student academic dishonesty. Thepilot study is not based on any previous research approaches; however, instruments to beused in the larger study are modeled on the work of several researchers.5,21,27,29For the pilot study, data were gathered from students in two different offerings of theEngineering Materials course (MFGE-370). All students were declared engineeringstudents. Data were collected using a survey format that was distributed to students inthe