naturally, or to continue to (and past) the scheduled end of the session.The set of guiding questions for each group included: What are the objectives of the first-year engineering programs? Why isn’t there a common set of objectives for the first year engineering courses? What would we consider to be the best practices for first year engineering program? For example, should we teach Matlab/Excel rather that introducing students to the disciplines? If students were so successful in High School, why is there so much emphasis on success? What do we mean by success? Are there any of these objectives that are hard to assess? How might we assess them? Is there anything that we think should be a best practice that isn’t
Paper ID #9181A Method for Assessing Engineering Leadership Content in the EngineeringCurriculum: A First Look at Civil Engineering Project Management CoursesDr. Richard J Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyJames N Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyElizabeth Huttner-Loan, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Elizabeth Huttner-Loan, Ed.M., is an Instructional Developer with the Bernard M. Gordon-MIT Engineer- ing Leadership Program. Her current interests are project-based learning, simulations involving leadership scenarios, and the intersection of technology and education
Paper ID #9039A Qualitative Study to Assess the Learning Outcomes of a Civil EngineeringService Learning Project in BoliviaProf. Ann E Jeffers, University of Michigan Dr. Jeffers is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Michigan. Her research lies at the intersections between the fire sciences and structural engineering disciplines, and specifically seeks to establish novel computational methods that bridge the domains of fire science, heat transfer, and structural mechanics. She currently serves on the ASCE Fire Protection Committee and the SFPE Standards
Paper ID #7957Comparative Assessment of Student Performance on Exams when Using On-line Homework Tools in an Undergraduate Engineering Mechanics CourseDr. Monique H. Head, Morgan State University Dr. Monique Head is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at Morgan State University in Baltimore, Md. She earned her bachelor and master of civil engineering degrees from the University of Delaware in 2000 and 2002, respectively, and her doctorate in structural engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in May 2007. Her research and teaching interests include experimen- tal testing, detailed
Paper ID #8033Cooperative Education as the Catalyst for Effective and Efficient Assessmentof ABET Student Learning Outcomes for an Engineering ProgramDr. Chris Plouff, Grand Valley State University Chris Plouff, Ed.D., P.E., is an Assistant Professor & James R. Sebastian Chair of Engineering Cooper- ative Education and Educational Development at Grand Valley State University. He is also the chair of the Product Design & Manufacturing Engineering program. He coordinates assessment efforts for the School of Engineering, including for the mandatory cooperative education program. His research inter- ests include first
Paper ID #7012A Multi-Pronged Approach to Assessing Technical and Non-Technical Work-force Skills in a Two Year CollegeDr. Bill D. Bailey, Southern Polytechnic State University Bill Bailey is currently an assistant professor of industrial engineering technology and quality assurance at Southern Polytechnic State University. He holds a PhD in Technology Management (Quality Systems Specialization) from Indiana State University. He also holds a Master of Science in Industrial Technol- ogy degree from North Carolina A&T State University, and a Baccalaureate degree in Psychology and English. Dr. Bailey has extensive
AC 2012-5462: IMPLEMENTING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING PRO-CESS MODEL AND ASSESSMENT FOR FACILITATING CIVIL ENGI-NEERING STUDENTS TO MASTER ENGINEERING CONCEPTSProf. Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2001 and has over10-year industrial experience. Since becoming a faculty member at JSU in 2005, he has made continuous efforts to integrate emerging technologies and cognitive skill development into engineering curriculum.Dr. HuiRu Shih P.E., Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University. He
AC 2012-3077: ONE OR MANY? ASSESSING DIFFERENT DELIVERYTIMING FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES RELEVANT TO ASSIGN-MENTS DURING THE SEMESTER. A WORK-IN-PROGRESSProf. Amy S. Van Epps, Purdue University, West Lafayette Amy Van Epps, M.S.L.S., M.Eng., is an Associate Professor of library science and Engineering Librarian and Coordinator of Instruction at the Siegesmund Engineering Library, Purdue University. Her research interests include information literacy, effective teaching, and integration methods for information literacy into the curriculum and ethical writing skills of engineering students.Ms. Megan R. Sapp Nelson, Purdue University, West Lafayette Megan Sapp Nelson is Associate Professor of library sciences at Purdue
AC 2010-1156: UNCOVERING AND REPAIRING ATOMIC BONDINGMISCONCEPTIONS WITH MULTIMODAL ASSESSMENT OF STUDENTUNDERSTANDING IN AN INTRODUCTORY MATERIALS COURSEJacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University Jacquelyn Kelley has an M.S. in Materials Science and is a Ph.D. student in the College of Education at Arizona State University. Her BS degree is in Physics and Chemistry. Her principle research areas are inquiry-based learning and development and assessment of inquiry-based modules in materials science and engineering. She teaches physics, chemistry and mathematics in a local arts high school.Keith Heinert, Arizona State University Keith Heinert is an
supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone Design. He has also co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of students in introductory materials engineering classes. He is currently working on NSF projects to develop a learning trajectory for macro-micro concepts in materials science education as well as materials science modules which integrate interventions for student misconceptions using a 5E (engage, explore, explain, extend, evaluate) pedagogy with technological tools of Just-in-Time-Teaching and Classroom Clicker questions.Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University
AC 2010-91: A PILOT VALIDATION STUDY OF THE EPISTEMOLOGICALBELIEFS ASSESSMENT FOR ENGINEERING (EBAE): FIRST-YEARENGINEERING STUDENT BELIEFSAdam Carberry, Tufts University Adam R. Carberry is a Doctoral Candidate in Engineering Education in the Tufts University Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering Education program. He holds an M.S. in Chemistry from Tufts University and a B.S. in Material Science Engineering from Alfred University. He is currently working at the Tufts University Center for Engineering Education and Outreach as a research assistant and manager of the Student Teacher Outreach Mentorship Program (STOMP).Matthew Ohland, Purdue University Matthew W. Ohland is an Associate Professor in
Paper ID #9969Development and Assessment of an Inquiry-Based Learning Activity in Dy-namics: A Case Study in Identifying Sources and Repairing Student Miscon-ceptionsDr. James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University Jim Widmann is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He received his Ph.D. in 1994 from Stanford University. Currently he teaches mechanics and design courses. He conducts research in the areas of machine design, fluid power control and engineering education. He is a past Chair of the ASEE-DEED Division and a U.S. Fulbright Scholar.Dr
Paper ID #10330Development of Agent-based Tutor & Simulator System and Assessment ofInstructional Modules Implemented in areas of Quality Control, Metrologyand PrototypingDr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.) Dr. Ciobanescu –Husanu received her PhD degree in mechanical engineering from Drexel University in 2005 and also hold a MS degree in aeronautical engineering from Polytechnic University of Bucharest. Her dissertation was on numerical investigation of fuel droplet interactions at near zero Reynolds numbers. Other research projects involved computational evaluation of Icing Scaling Methods
Paper ID #9236Engineering Technology Workplace Competencies Provide Framework forEvaluation of Student Internships and Assessment of ETAC of ABET Pro-gram OutcomesDr. Carmine C. Balascio, University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the departments of Plant and Soil Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering technology and mathematics from UD. He earned an M.S. in agricultural engi- neering and a Ph.D. double-major in agricultural engineering and engineering mechanics from Iowa State
Paper ID #9856Expanding a National Network for Automated Analysis of Constructed Re-sponse Assessments to Reveal Student Thinking in STEMDr. Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Mark Urban-Lurain is an Associate Professor and Associate Director of the Center for Engineering Edu- cation Research at Michigan State University. He is the lead PI and project director of the AACR project. Dr. Urban-Lurain is responsible for teaching, research and curriculum development, with emphasis on engineering education and, more broadly, STEM education. His research interests are in theories of cognition, how these theories
), incomingmechanical and energy engineering (MEE) students (both freshman and transfers) participated ina mandatory two-course sequence which included a significant component that highlighted theeveryday work of various practicing engineers. Classes were team-taught by faculty and localengineers from industry and government. Faculty shared their research activities and academicexperience while practicing engineers discussed their industry work.Indirect assessment of students’ persistence and retention preferences was evaluated using ananonymous survey administered on the first day of class and then re-administered on the last dayof class. A one-year pilot study spanning two semesters was conducted during the 2007 – 2008academic year. In this pilot, students
enrolled in the Computational Analysis and Modeling PhD program at Louisiana Tech. During her time as an undergraduate, she served as a tutor for the mathematics department at Louisiana College. Currently, she is performing research in the area of mathematics education exploring the connection between high school ACT mathematics scores and freshmen mathematic/engineering class grades. Page 24.208.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Assessing the First-Year Pilot of STEM: Explore, Discover, Apply – STEM Curricula for Middle Schools (Work in Progress
Page 24.215.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Assessment of Students’ Changed Spatial Ability Using Two Different Curriculum Approaches; Technical Drawing Compared to Innovative Product DesignIntroductionImproving student performance on academic tasks in mathematics, science and engineeringappears to occur when students’ spatial visualization skills have been improved. Studies havefound improving spatial visualization can increase success in chemistry (Carter, et.al, 1987)1,reduce math anxiety (Maloney, et.al., 2011)2, improve calculus grades (Sorby, et.al., 2012)3, andincrease retention and success in science and engineering curricula (Potter, et.al., 2006
Paper ID #9314Implementation and Assessment of a Failure Case Study in a Multi-DisciplineFreshman Introduction to Engineering CourseDr. James E. Lewis, University of Louisville James E. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the J. B. Speed School of Engineering at the University of Louisville. His research interests include paral- lel and distributed computer systems, cryptography, engineering education, undergraduate retention and technology (Tablet PCs) used in the classroom.Dr. Norb Delatte P.E., Cleveland State University Norb Delatte is Professor and Chair of the
Paper ID #10401Investigating Assessment Methods for Informal Environmental EngineeringEducation Modules for K-12 Students, Specifically Focusing on Sustainabil-ity (Extended Abstract: Hands-on Environmental Engineering Panel)Ms. Rebecca Arielle Citrin, Lafayette College Rebecca Citrin is a senior Civil and Environmental Engineering student at Lafayette College with a strong interest in K – 12 Engineering Education. She is currently working with Lafayette College and North Carolina State University faculty members on an NSF funded education project. Rebecca has conducted research on various informal K – 12 engineering education
Paper ID #9888Is There a Correlation between First Year Critical Thinking Assessment TestPerformance and Retention among Civil Engineering Students?Dr. Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington Dr. Yvette Pearson Weatherton received her Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (Environmental Engineering) from the University of New Orleans in 2000. She is Associate Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington, a Program Evaluator for the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, and a registered Professional Engineer in Louisiana.Mr. Andrew P. Kruzic, University of
Page 23.218.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Assessing the design of a rapid product design cycle activity that develops student understanding of engineering design and professional practiceAbstractThis paper analyzes the efficacy of a rapid, interdependent design sequence on student learningand engagement. The Rapid Product Design Cycle (RPDC) activity takes students through athree-part waterfall design sequence – problem formulation, conceptual design, and detaileddesign. Our objective was to give the students an appreciation of the challenges faced byinterdependent teams across multiple different design stages within tight time constraints, and
, teaches courses in telecommunications and digital systems. His research interests and areas of expertise include antennas and propagation, novel materials for microwave application, and electromagnetic scattering. Page 23.219.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Assessing the Value of Bachelor Graduates in Engineering Technology (ET): Making the Case for a Proper Valuation of ET Skills in IndustryAbstractRon Land’s paper1 “Engineering Technologists Are Engineers” (Land, 2012) and the Departmentof Labor both seem to agree that graduates
Paper ID #7131Automated Text Analysis Facilitates Using Written Formative Assessmentsfor Just-in-Time Teaching in Large Enrollment CoursesDr. Luanna B Prevost, Michigan State University Dr. Prevost is a postdoctoral research associate with the Center of Engineering Education at Michigan State University. Her research interests are in student writing, problem solving, and technologies that can be used to assess and teach these skills.Dr. Kevin C Haudek, Michigan State UniversityEmily Norton Henry, Michigan State UniversityMr. Matthew C Berry, Michigan State UniversityDr. Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Associate
A Novel Strategy for the Direct Assessment and Improvement of Engineering Programs Developed and Implemented by Prairie View A&M University Paul O. Biney, Ph.D, P.E. Milton R. Bryant, Ph.D. College of Engineering Prairie View A&M University P. O. Box 397, Prairie View, Texas 77446AbstractThis paper presents a new process for the assessment and improvement of engineering programsdeveloped, tested, and successfully implemented at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU).The new strategy is the result of meticulous plans developed at PVAMU in response to itspreparations for
2005-1410 Closing the Assessment Feedback Loop: The Use of A Qualitative Evaluation Process from the Joint Hybrid-Electric Vehicle/NSF-Penn State Science Education Project Elana Chapman /Pennsylvania State University, Nicola Ferralis /Pennsylvania State University, Robin Tallon /Pennsylvania State University, Leanne Avery /Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Phil Henning /The Henning Group, LLC., William Carlsen /Pennsylvania State University, Daniel Haworth
How to Kill Two Birds with One Stone – Assigning Grades and Assessing Program Goals at the Same Time LTC Karl F. Meyer, Capt Matthew Morris, COL Allen C. Estes, and COL Stephen J. Ressler United States Military AcademyIntroductionThe culminating design experience for students enrolled in CE450, Infrastructure Developmentand Construction Management at the United States Military Academy requires the developmentof a comprehensive base camp design. The objective of a base camp is to provide the minimumessential facilities necessary for deployed units to become ready for mission operations. Thatmeans providing billeting, water, electrical power
Session 1754 Description and Assessment of a Business Plan Competition and New Venture Fair at San José State University By Malu Roldan, Ph.D., Asbjorn Osland, Ph.D., Michael Solt, D.B.A., & Burton V. Dean, Ph.D. College of Business, San Jose State University Abstract: After the first business plan competition, in May 2003, San José State University (SJSU) faculty and community entrepreneurs serving on the university’s Silicon Valley Center for Entrepreneurship (SVCE) concluded that the process should be spread over an academic year. Hence, the New Venture Fair (NVF) was born, which was held Dec. 16, 2003. The feedback from all sources has been very
An Assessment of the Impact of Exploring Engineering Through An Experiential Learning Course on Student Attraction and Retention Julio Urbina and Hirak Patangia Donaghey College of Information Science & Systems Engineering University of Arkansas at Little Rock jvurbina@ualr.edu; hcpatangia@ualr.eduAbstractWith funding from National Science Foundation, a project-based experiential course has been introducedat the freshman level to acquaint students with the engineering field, and to attract students intoengineering technology from the general pool of undeclared majors at the university. The course
Session 1648 Assessment Methods for Comparison of On-Campus And Distance Learning Laboratory Courses In an Engineering Technology Program John R. Hackworth, Richard L. Jones Old Dominion UniversityI. Abstract Assessment methodology and results for two Electrical Engineering Technologylaboratory courses are shown. In these cases, courses are offered in both the traditional on-campus and non-traditional distance learning format, assessment methods are prescribed,assessment data are taken, and the results compiled