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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Stuart Baur; R. Joe Stanley

Targeted Academic Performance Assessments from Missouri University of Science and Technology Students with Project Lead The Way Course Experience Stuart Baur and R. Joe StanleyKeywords: STEM, Project Lead The Way, Student Assessment  AbstractOpportunities for K-12 students to gain exposure to science, technology, engineering and mathematics(STEM) education programs are on the increase thanks in part to programs such as Project Lead The Way(PLTW). Our research group has explored the backgrounds of Missouri S&T students through surveysintended to assess the benefits of PLTW on student learning, college preparation, and

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2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

R. Joe Stanley; Stuart Baur

A PRELIMINARY ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF MISSOURI UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGYSTUDENTS WITH PROJECT LEAD THE WAY COURSE EXPERIENCE R. Joe Stanley and Stuart Baur AbstractThere have been a number of studies examining the impact of Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics (STEM) education programs in providing college preparation. These studies have foundbenefits for pre-college students in STEM related career pursuits, academic performance, pre-collegecourse attendance, retention, student engagement, among many others. In a previous study, our researchgroup compared the academic performance of Missouri S&T students with and

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2010 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

E. Carl Greco; Jim D. Reasoner; Daniel Bullock; Carlos Castillo; Patricia Buford; Gill Richards

Efficacy of a Final Lab Practicum and Lab Reports for Assessment in a Fundamentals Electric Circuits Laboratory E. Carl Greco, Jim D. Reasoner, Daniel Bullock, Carlos Castillo, Patricia Buford and Gill Richards Electrical Engineering Department – Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstractIn a fundamental electrical engineering laboratory course, the traditional team based approach tolaboratory structure with two or more members per lab team was not as effective for teachingbasic laboratory skills and knowledge as a lab structure that allowed students to performlaboratory exercises individually throughout the semester. The laboratory report was insensitiveand

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2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Chih-Hao Wu; Kim Troboy; Tracy Cole; Loretta Cochran; David Roach

Does Education Have an Impact on Student Ethical Reasoning? Developing an Assessment of Ethical Reasoning for Engineering and Business Students Chih-Hao Wu Department of Electrical Engineering Kim Troboy, Tracy Cole, Loretta Cochran, David Roach School of Business Arkansas Tech UniversityAbstract This paper outlines the development and assessment of ethical reasoning for Engineeringand Business students at Arkansas Tech University. The main focus of this paper is to investigatethe concept of how to teach ethics and assess in a cross-disciplinary fashion whether students areimproving in how

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Sheikh Ghafoor; Stephen Canfield; Michael Kelley; Tristan Hill

Assessment of Student Attitudes and its Impact in a Hands-On Programming Model for the Introductory Programming Course Sheikh Ghafoor, Stephen Canfield, Michael Kelley, Tristan Hill Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TennesseeSTEPHEN CANFIELDStephen Canfield is a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at TennesseeTechnological University. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at Virginia Techin the field of parallel architecture robotics. His research interests include robotkinematics and dynamics, topological optimization of compliant manipulators and in-spacemechanisms active student learning and undergraduate student researchSHEIKH GHAFOORSheikh

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Technical Sessions 1

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2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

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Xiaojin Ye, State University of New York, College of Technology at Farmingdale; Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York

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Professional Papers

Paper ID #45401Adjusting and Designing Assessments in Reducing the Negative Impact of theArtificial Intelligence: A Proposed Study of ChatGPT Usage in IntroductoryJava Programming CourseDr. Nur Dean, Farmingdale State College, State University of New York Nur Dean is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Systems Department at Farmingdale State College in New York. She obtained her PhD in Computer Science from The Graduate Center, City University of New York and holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics from Hofstra University in New York. With a primary research focus on Game Theory and Social Networks, Dr. Dean also harbors a keen

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville; Tessa Withorn, University of Louisville; Judith Danovitch, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Elisabeth Thomas, University of Louisville; Gabriel Ethan Gatsos, University of Louisville; Alvin Tran, University of Louisville

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #43356Working Towards GenAI Literacy: Assessing First-Year Engineering Students’Attitudes towards, Trust in, and Ethical Opinions of ChatGPTDr. Campbell R. Bego, University of Louisville Campbell Rightmyer Bego, PhD, PE, studies learning and retention in undergraduate engineering programs in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville’s Speed School of Engineering. She obtained a BS from Columbia University in Mechanical Engineering, a PE license in Mechanical Engineering from the state of New York, and an MS and PhD in Cognitive Science from the University of Louisville. Her current

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew J. Ash, Oklahoma State University; Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University; John Hu, Oklahoma State University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #42983Board 94: Work in Progress: Development of Lab-Based Assessment Tools toGauge Undergraduates’ Circuit Debugging Skills and PerformanceAndrew J. Ash, Oklahoma State University Andrew J. Ash is a PhD student in Electrical Engineering in the school of Electrical and Computer Engineering at OSU and he is a research assistant in Dr. John Hu’s Analog VLSI Laboratory. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Oklahoma Christian University. Andrew’s research interests include hardware security of data converters and engineering curriculum development.Dr. Jennifer Dawn Cribbs, Oklahoma State University

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2016 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Vazgen Shekoyan; Sunil Dehipawala; Kimberly Riegel; George Tremberger; David Lieberman; Tak Cheung

Assessing critical thinking aspects involving cause and effect inquiry in the teaching of physics for engineering and technology students Vazgen Shekoyan, Sunil Dehipawala, Kimberly Riegel, George Tremberger, David Lieberman, and Tak Cheung CUNY Queensborough Community College Physics DepartmentAbstractThe subject of cause and effect analysis is an important part of the foundation of epistemology.In this study, the assessment of critical thinking has been implemented in the teaching ofintroductory physics curricula required for technology and engineering students. In addition tothe accepted critical thinking criteria, which include

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2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Wayne C. Pilkington

282  Student Usage and Assessments of the Benefits of On-Line Access to Lecture Recordings with Synchronized Presentation Slides Wayne C. Pilkington California Polytechnic State UniversityAbstractStudents in multiple sections of an introductory Digital Design course were provided with on-line access to recordings of every class lecture. These recordings were made using the PanoptoCoursecast tools, and included live audio recordings of the instructor along with video capture ofcompressed still image representations for each presentation slide shown. The audio and

Conference Session

DEED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry B. Santoso, Utah State University; Raymond E. Boyles, Utah State University; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-521: A PRELIMINARY STUDY OF CONDUCTING SEMI-STRUCTUREDINTERVIEW AS METACOGNITIVE ASSESSMENT IN ENGINEERINGDESIGN: ISSUES AND CHALLENGESHarry B. Santoso, Utah State University Harry B. Santoso received a BS and MS from Universitas Indonesia (UI) in Computer Science. Before pursuing his PhD program majoring Engineering Education at Department of Engineering and Technol- ogy Education, Utah State University, he taught some courses at UI (e.g., computer-assisted instruction and multimedia technique). He has been an administrator of e-Learning system for several years in his de- partment and university. He is also a member of E-School for Indonesia (Esfindo) research group that has main objective to promote a

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Curricular Developments in Energy Education I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1456: A SEVEN YEAR REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF LAWRENCETECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY’S ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ENGINEER-ING PROGRAM INITIALLY FUNDED THROUGH GRANTS FROM THESTATE OF MICHIGANRobert W Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University Robert W. Fletcher joined the faculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Lawrence Techno- logical University in the summer of 2003, after several years of continuous industrial research, product development and manufacturing experience. Dr. Fletcher earned his Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemical Engineering from the University of Washington, in Seattle, Washington, a Master of Engineering in Manufacturing Systems from Lawrence Technological University, in Southfield

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Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Amber C. Spolarich, North Carolina State University; Clair Ellen-Ann Wilson, RAMP-UP; Laura Elizabeth Ganson, North Carolina State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1097: A 2-YEAR CASE STUDY: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OFACTIVE LEARNING ON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS DURINGGK-12 OUTREACH ADMINISTERED ENERGY CLUBSLynn Albers, North Carolina State University Lynn Albers received her B.S. in Mathematics with a minor in Music from MIT in 1992 and her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Nuclear Engineering from Manhattan College in 1996. After working for Nortel Networks and the North Carolina Solar Center, Lynn matriculated at North Carolina State University where she is a Ph.D. candidate in Mechanical Engineering. Her dissertation spans the Colleges of Engineering and Education and is the first of its kind for NCSU.Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University Laura

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What Else do Environmental Engineers Need to Know

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Borup, Brigham Young University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2011-1267: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFER-ENCES IN THE VALUES HELD BY VARIOUS GROUPS INVOLVED INWASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT DESIGNM. Brett Borup, Brigham Young University B.S. Humboldt State University M.S. Utah State University Ph.D. Clemson University Currently Associate Professor, Brigham Young University, Department of Civil and Environmental Engi- neering Page 22.164.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 An Assessment of the Similarities and Differences in the Values Held by Various Groups Involved in Wastewater

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Engaging Students

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College; Christopher Ruebeck, Lafayette College; Jacqueline Isaacs, Northeastern University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2010-1860: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF USING A COMPUTERGAME TO BRIDGE A RESEARCH AGENDA WITH A TEACHING AGENDAKristen Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College KRISTEN L. SANFORD BERNHARDT is an Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College, where she teaches courses related to transportation, civil infrastructure, and engineering ethics and researches issues related to infrastructure systems modeling. Dr. Sanford Bernhardt received her Ph.D. and M.S. from Carnegie Mellon University and her B.S.E. from Duke University, all in Civil Engineering.Sharon Jones, Lafayette College SHARON A. JONES is a Professor at Lafayette College in both the Department of Civil

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Computer Education Innovations I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Herbert Detloff, University of Nebraska, Lincoln at Omaha

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Computers in Education

AC 2010-1994: ASSESSING SENIOR STUDENT EXPERIENCES WITH A NOVELMOBILE ROBOTICS LEARNING PLATFORM IN A COMPUTER ANDELECTRONICS ENGINEERING PROGRAMAlisa Gilmore, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Alisa N. Gilmore, M.S.E.C.E., P.E. is a Senior Lecturer with the Department of Computer and Electronics Engineering at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Ms. Gilmore has extensive industrial experience in telecommunications and manufacturing, and has used her industry background to foster industrial partnerships in robotics at the university and to develop and teach courses in circuits, telecommunications, and robotics. She has served as senior staff for two NSF grants in the ITEST and Discovery K

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International Forum Poster Session & Welcome Reception: Sponsored by Quanser and Cypress Semiconductors

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2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University

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ASEE International Forum

Engineering Education, 2012 Time-on-Task: A Pedagogical Measure To Assesses Differences in U.S. and Indian Engineering Curricula and OutcomesA recent niche movie in the mass media, Two Million Minutes (Broken Pencil Productions,2007), poignantly conveyed what is generally believed, that the U.S. is falling behind India andChina in science and math. The message was cleverly conveyed by following two high-schoolseniors, a male and female, in the U.S., India, and China, in their day-to-day lives. Time-on-taskwas one major factor that distinguished the students. At the high-school level, Indian studentsinvested about 1.5 times more study time than U.S. students, and Chinese students spend abouttwice the time of U.S. students. Correlated

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Track 1 - Session I - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Walter von Reinhart, University of Rhode Island; Erin Papa, University of Rhode Island

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Invited - Student Development

Paper ID #8382Invited Paper - Does the International Engineering Program Produce Grad-uates for the Rhode Island Workforce? Assessing Skill Sets and CompanyNeedsDr. Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the University of Rhode Island, and also the Director of the German and the Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, internship placements for IEP’s dual degree students, corporate relations and fundraising for the IEP. Bi-annually, the IEP organizes the Colloquium on International

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MIND Education Trends

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Benjamin Flores; Jana Renner Martinez; Ann Darnell

A Comprehensive Program Assessment of the Persistence and Pursuance of Graduate Degrees of Undergraduate Research Students at the University of Texas at El Paso Benjamin C. Flores, Ann Darnell, Jana Renner Martinez, and Aida Rubio The Model Institutions for Excellence Program The University of Texas at El PasoThe University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is an urban, regional university that serves aprimarily Hispanic student population. UTEP has developed an academic model that includescurricular and co-curricular activities. A major component of the project, the ResearchExperiences for Undergraduates (REU) program, is a centralized effort

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Issues in Computer Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Eugenia Fernandez

Session 3120 An Evaluation of Student Performance in an Introductory Programming Course with and without the Quantitative Analysis Prerequisite: A Piece of the Assessment Process Eugenia Fernandez Purdue School of Engineering and Technology Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisIntroductionPrerequisites are standard in any curriculum and serve as a measure of course preparedness. Thesequencing of course prerequisites provides structure to a curriculum. ABET accreditationevaluation criteria require sequences of courses using a

Conference Session

ECE Design, Capstone, and Engr. Practice

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Salama; Charles Yokomoto; Maher Rizkalla

Session 3232 Assessing Multi-disciplinary Teamwork in an EE Capstone Design Project in Video Compression and Error Concealment Over the Internet Paul Salama, Maher E. Rizkalla, and Charles F. Yokomoto Electrical and Computer Engineering Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis 723 W. Michigan Street Indianapolis, IN 46033I. Abstract In this paper, we describe the project, the weekly activities of the team, the method forassessing teamwork

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

Victoria C. P. Chen; Erick C. Jones Jr.; Suman Gudikandula; Vishnu Sharma; Rahsirearl Smalls; Jocelyn Sigler

1 Session 2023 Training Teachers to integrate a Sustainability Assessment for Green Building and Retrofitting Project into a K-12 Classroom Victoria C. P. Chen, Erick C. Jones Jr. Industrial, Manufacturing, and Systems Engineering Department University of Texas at Arlington Vishnu Sharma, Suman Gudikandula Data Science MS Students University of Texas at Arlington Rahsirearl

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Track 4: Technical Session 3: Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement of a pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high school students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

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Jesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Cynthia Hampton Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kim Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

Paper ID #40762Considerations for assessment, evaluation, and continuous improvement ofa pre-college STEM summer program for promising Black high schoolstudentsJesika Monet McDaniel, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Jesika is an accomplished graduate of Virginia Tech, holding degrees from both the College of Engineer- ing and the School of Education. Her passion for education led her to become a dedicated K-12 STEM Educator. In this role, Jesika is committed to introducing and inspiring students from diverse backgrounds and cultures to the intricacies of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 3: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly: a Practitioner's Look "Under the Hood" of Implemented Program Recommendations Four Years After a Needs Assessmentor supporting LGBTQIA+ engineering students

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2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Kathrine Ehrlich-Scheffer, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

defineexpectations held of the WE@RIT program by those involved in its administration andfunding. Finally, all pieces were synthesized together into a Formal NeedsAssessment Report. That Report presented the case for recommendations thatwould better meet the needs of WE@RIT students, align with stakeholderexpectations, and improve overall current student engagement in WE@RIT. Well,that was 4 years ago. So what happened?I have previously presented on the quantitative and qualitative aspects of myresearch, but I’ve held off on presenting anything detailed about the specificrecommendations coming out of the Needs Assessment. I believe that any endeavorneeds time in order to assess its effectiveness or lack thereof, and this is where I amfocusing today: what

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana

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Diversity

Paper ID #44583Updates on a Work in Progress Assessing Student Perceptions of theBenefits of Continuing HyFlex Course Format Beyond the Covid-19 Pan-demicDr. Nicole Becklinger, University of Southern Indiana Nicole Becklinger is an assistant professor at the University of Southern Indiana. Her two primary areas of research are engineering educational methods and agricultural injury prevention. This research is part of an ongoing study investigating the potential student benefit of continuing to offer HyFlex course format as we move further from the Covid-19 pandemic. ©American Society for

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2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Nada S. Al-Muntaser, Eastern Michigan University ; Suleiman A. Ashur, Eastern Michigan University

sinceAI is still in its initial stages of development and the issue of liability if an AI system makes amistake. The skill gap and training are required to prepare many workers on how to reflect AIsystems on their jobs.9 Finally, there are many ethical challenges the construction industryshould consider. Workers need to ensure that AI systems are used fairly, without bias, and withdue respect for human privacy. 10, 112. Study Objective This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of integrating AI into BIM software forinnovative construction management and decision-making. The software assesses an existingbuilding designed to meet LEED standards. Furthermore, the study aims to compare theevaluation of energy consumption. This involves

Conference Session

Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Libraries

awareness of engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.Michael Fosmire, Purdue University Libraries, West LafayetteRuth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth E. H. Wertz is a graduate student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a Pro- fessional Engineer in the State of Indiana with her BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Trine University and Purdue University.Dr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E. Cardella

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The Best of Design in Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-1570: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING AND DESIGN EXPERIENCESIN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING COURSES ASSESSING AN IN-CREMENTAL INTRODUCTION OF ENGINEERING SKILLSAndrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University Andrew Gerhart, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Lawrence Technological University. He is actively involved in ASEE, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the Engineering Society of Detroit. He serves as Faculty Advisor for the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Student Chapter at LTU, chair for the LTU Leadership Curriculum Committee, director of the LTU Thermal Science Laboratory, coordinator of the Certificate in Energy & Environmental Man

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First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghada Salama, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Qatar; Beena Ahmed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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First-Year Programs

AC 2011-1055: USING PEER EVALUATION TO ASSESS INDIVIDUALPERFORMANCE IN TEAM PROJECTS FOR FRESHMEN ENGINEER-ING STUDENTS IN THE MIDDLE EASTGhada Salama PhD, Texas A&M University at Qatar Lecturer at Texas A&M ,Chemical Engineering ProgramBeena Ahmed, Texas A&M University at Qatar Page 22.1627.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Using Peer Evaluation to Assess Individual Performance in Team Projects for Freshman Engineering Students in the Middle East1. AbstractSince 2003, Texas A&M University at Qatar (TAMUQ) has offered Bachelor of Science degreesin chemical, electrical, mechanical and

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Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2011-2776: DO STUDENTS GATHER INFORMATION TO INFORMDESIGN DECISIONS? ASSESSMENT WITH AN AUTHENTIC DESIGNTASK IN FIRST-YEAR ENGINEERINGRuth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth E. H. Wertz is a graduate student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. She is a Profes- sional Engineer in the State of Indiana, and holds BS and MS degrees in Civil Engineering from Trine University and Purdue University.Meagan C Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette Meagan Ross is a Ph.D. student in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She re- ceived a B.S. in Computer Science from Texas Woman’s University, and a M.S. in Electrical Engineer- ing from Texas Tech University. Prior to beginning