Collection

2014 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Leslie Chandrakantha

many college degree programs. Understanding of There are many on-line sources that allow students tostatistical concepts such as sampling distributions, confidence simulate random variables and test statistics and to visualizeintervals, hypothesis testing, and p-values is not easy for many their distributional properties. However, almost withoutstudents and many educators are conducting research on exception, these on-line sources either build their simulationteaching and learning [2], [10], [13]. Computers have had a application using something other than a simple spreadsheet,tremendous impact on teaching statistics at any level. or may not provide the source code. These web

Conference Session

Mechanics Division (MECHS) Technical Session 1B

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

P.L.STEPHAN Thamban, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT DALLAS; Dani Fadda, The University of Texas at Dallas; Oziel Rios, University of Texas at Dallas

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

where his research focused on design of robotic systems with an emphasis on kinematic and dynamic modeling for analysis and control. Dr. Rios teaches the first-year and CAD courses in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Texas at Dallas. Dr. Rios has also taught courses on Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), kinematics and dynamics, and graduate-level CAD courses. Dr. Rios’ research and teaching interests include: robotics, design, GD&T, and engineering education. Dr. Rios has received UTD President’s Teaching Excellence Award, the Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Award from UTD’s Jonsson School, and the UT System Regent’s Outstanding Teaching Award

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2 - Engineering for One Planet (EOP)

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea T. Kwaczala, Western New England University; Devina Jaiswal, Western New England University; Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

Pennsylvania State University in 2010. She completed her Ph.D. from University of Connecticut in 2017 where she worked on creating nano and micro devices that could interDr. Lisa K. Murray, Western New England University Dr. Murray is an a Assistant Professor of Practice in the First Year Program at Western New England University. She holds a BS in biomedical engineering, masters in education and a masters and a PhD in engineering management. Her research interests are in engineering education, advanced manufacturing, design for additive manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, medical manufacturing, quality and regulatory standards for medical devices, project management, process improvement, and culturally sustaining

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development & Innovations

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Chiu Choi

informationCHIU H. CHOIDr. Choi received his Ph.D. degree in electrical and computer engineering from the University of California, SantaBarbara, in 1988. He is currently an associate professor in the Division of Engineering, University of North Florida. Hehas strong interest in undergraduate electrical engineering education. His research interests include microcontroller-based system design, computational algorithms for controls, and control theory. Dr. Choi could be reached atcchoi@unf.edu. Page 9.1331.19 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition

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Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hyun Kim

newexperimental process. Students were also asked to present their new design and findings orallyand by written reports to share the acquired knowledge to fellow students. The new methodyielded very positive results related to students’ learning and strengthened the ability of studentsin designing experiments, analyzing the experimental data, verifying the hypothesis, andobserving the entire experimental process for in-depth conclusion. Page 9.701.1 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2004, American Society of Engineering Education”I

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K-12, Teamwork, Project-Based Scale Models

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon DeReamer; Nick Safai

,government & industry project reports. His research interests include; 3-D multi-phase flow through porous media,wave propagation in filamentary composite materials, stress concentrations, 3-D explicit-implicit finite element,finite difference mathematical modeling of fluid reservoirs, and directional drilling.He is a member of several engineering societies including American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Hewas elected and has served as the Chair of ASEE Annual Conference Programs for the past four years, a reviewer &session Chair for ASEE for the past 14 years. He is also Chapter Chair for ASCE & a member of ASME

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Behr; Christine Masters

for the last three years.RICHARD A. BEHRRichard Behr is Professor and Head of the Architectural Engineering Department at the Pennsylvania StateUniversity. His research interests include investigating the structural performance and durability of buildingenvelope systems under earthquake and sever windstorm loading conditions. He also continues to develop newlaboratory instructional methods and facilities for structural engineering and engineering mechanics at theundergraduate level. Page 6.605.12 “Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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Improving Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Hartley T. Grandin, Hartley T. Grandin,; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

AC 2005-1039: MECHANICS OF MATERIALS: AN INTRODUCTORY COURSEWITH INTEGRATION OF THEORY, ANALYSIS, VERIFICATION AND DESIGNJoseph Rencis, University of ArkansasJr., Hartley T. Grandin, Page 10.931.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2005 Session 1368 Mechanics of Materials: an Introductory Course with Integration of Theory, Analysis, Verification and Design Joseph J. Rencis, Hartley T. Grandin, Jr. Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Arkansas/Worcester Polytechnic

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Argrow

7.938.1* For a “virtual tour” of the ITLL visit http://itll.colorado.edu. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002, American Society for Engineering EducationAE 2000, midway through year five. The sophomore course ASEN 2002 Introduction toThermodynamics and Aerodynamics is discussed in detail to illustrate horizontal integration,hands-on experiments, design projects, and implementation of the proactive philosophy. Finally,challenges and compromises in maintaining the AE 2000 are discussed.Engineering Knowledge, Curriculum, and a ProActive Philosophy Engineering curricula are continuously revised and updated in the United States

Conference Session

Remediation and Curricular Changes to Improve Student Learning and Outcomes

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberth Alvarado; Jose Portillo; Byron Linares Roman

Paper ID #36662MATH 101: An Adaptive Remedial CourseJose Roberto Portillo (Mr.) Head of the Teaching Assistants Department and PhD Student at Universidad GalileoAlberth E Alvarado (Department of Applied Mathematics)Byron Haroldo Linares Roman © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com MATH 101: An Adaptive Remedial Course1. IntroductionIn Guatemala, the deficiencies in mathematics shown by most high school students are shocking.According to the Guatemalan Ministry of Education, in 2019, only 13.56% of high schoolseniors

Conference Session

What Makes Them Continue?

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Silliman Stephen; Leo Hubbard McWilliams; Catherine Pieronek

University of Notre Dame. He joined the faculty in1986, and his primary area of research is in groundwater hydrology with recent focus on water resources indeveloping countries. Page 8.705.13 Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Lessons Learned From Design Projects

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Avitabile; Jeffrey Hodgkins

the overall project is described. Page 9.952.1 “Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering"I. IntroductionStudents do not always understand the need for basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering,Mathematics) material that is critical to the solution of engineering problems. Material taught inpre-requisite courses contain critical knowledge and skill sets necessary for upper level courses.Unfortunately, as students learn STEM material in subsequent courses, they do not see thepractical need for

Conference Session

Innovations in ChE Labs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Milo Koretsky

is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at OSU. He received his BS and MS degreesfrom UCSD and Ph D from UC Berkeley, all in chemical engineering. Professor Koretsky’s research interests are inthin film materials processing including: plasma etching, chemical vapor deposition, electrochemical processes andchemical process statistics. He is author of the book, Engineering and Chemical Thermodynamics. Page 10.824.14 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Biswajit Ray

required of each group by the eighth week of the fifteen-week semester. The feasibility study is quite detailed as it requires preliminary ideas supportedby circuit schematics, parts list, LabVIEW program flow chart, and project completion schedule. Page 9.747.1Students are in charge of selecting the necessary sensors and actuators. If a part needs to be Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Thermal Systems

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Schmaltz; Robert Choate

students are less familiar with the role of instructors building a lab experience.Secondary outcomes of the project include demonstration of professional ethics and teamworkwith peer assessment.This paper will review the experimental design projects implemented by the seniors, requiringthe students to perform independent research and hopefully encourage lifelong learning. Anumber of ME program outcomes are supported by this activity and the assessment methodsused and results gathered will be discussed.IntroductionThe Mechanical Engineering faculty at Western Kentucky University have used the developmentand implementation of professional experiences to provide consistent and properly assessedinstruction for students pursuing the new baccalaureate

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Topics of Interest-Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Deinert; K. Bingham Cady; Joshua Barratt; Erich Schneider

andApplied Mechanics at Cornell University. He received his Ph.D. from the MassachusettsInstitute of Technology in 1962.MARK R. DEINERT is a postdoctoral research associate in Nuclear Science and Engineering atCornell University. He received his Ph.D. from Cornell in 2003. Page 10.192.15Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicholas Kissoff

project course which is designed to encompass and exhibit the skills and knowledgeobtained by graduating seniors during the four years in their program. The project is consideredto be a culmination of the students’ education and a springboard for the type of work that theymay encounter in their chosen careers. Programs within The University of Toledo’s Engineering Page 9.1099.1Technology Department are no different. In order to gain an economy of class size and maintainconsistent guidelines for the projects and presentations between disciplines, students in each of Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

Cultivating Professional Responsibility

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Julia Williams

engineering students. In developing and makingthe assignment, I found that the Poster Session was an effective way to introduce the concepts ofcivic responsibility in the context of technical information. Students are required to select atechnical topic that relates to their major course of study. After conducting library research onthis topic, during which they are supposed to familiarize themselves with the technology and itscurrent developments, students are asked to prepare a brief, informal presentation and poster (see Page 7.674.5below). Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Mayne

virtual reality course. Our computer graphics coursework originated in the days of Fortran programming andTektronix “green screen” computer terminals well before the popularity of CAD packages. Thisintroductory course to computer graphics programming has evolved through various Page 7.37.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2002, American Society for Engineering Educationinstructors, and hardware and software environments including UNIX and DOS. In recent yearswe have made a commitment to windows programming on personal computers

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Regina Zmich; Thomas Wolff

Session 1653 The ROSES Program at Michigan State University: History and Assessment Regina T. Zmich, Thomas F. Wolff Michigan State UniversityAbstractThe Residential Option for Science and Engineering Students (ROSES program) at Michigan StateUniversity is in its eighth year. This program provides a variety of integrated residential, social andacademic for students in their freshman year, aimed at easing the transition to collegiate life andthe engineering educational experience. This paper summarizes the objectives, evolution

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Cottrell

balance will be zero10.” The two definitionsare equivalent in that the IRR equates the present worth of project’s cash expenses withits cash receipts. For a balance between expenses and income to occur, all income ispresumed to be reinvested at an interest rate equivalent to the IRR. That is, all returns onfunds remain internally invested in the project, such that there is no unrecovered balanceat the project’s termination. The IRR is the interest rate at which: EW (receipts) = EW (expenses), (1) Page 6.883.1Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Myers; Kathleen Nunnally; Catherine Blat; Patricia Tolley

courses, not on high-riskstudents. The courses selected for SI are those in which, traditionally, 30% or more of thestudents receive a final course grade of D or F, or withdraw from the course. Second, SI does notuse a one-on-one format, but rather promotes and facilitates collaborative learning. Third, unlikegroup study, a specially qualified and trained peer leads the SI sessions. Fourth, SI leaders do notwork problems for students. Page 6.911.1 Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering EducationInstead

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Roy C. Shelton

Engineering Education: A Focus on Change”, Report of an NSF Workshop on Engineering Education, Division of Undergraduate Education, April 1995, Chair: Carolyn Meyers, Georgia Institute of Technology4. “Third National Conference on Diversity in the Scientific & Technological Workforce, Report, NSF Divisionof Undergraduate EducationBiographyROY C. SHELTON, JR. is an Associate Professor in the Engineering Technology Department at the University ofNorth Texas in Denton, Texas. He teaches and conducts research in the Electronics Program. Mr. Shelton hasparticipated in the NSF sponsored Advanced technical Education (ATE) Alliance coordinated by the Consortium forAdvanced Manufacturing International (CAM-I). He is a participant in the

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2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

E. Carl Greco; Jim D. Reasoner; Scott Jordan

and L. K. Silverman, “Learning and Teaching Styles In Engineering Education,” Engr. Education, vol. 78, no. 7, pp. 674–681, 1988.Biographical InformationE. CARL GRECODr. Greco is a professor of Electrical Engineering with research interest in laboratory instruction and biomedicalsignal processing. He teaches courses in digital logic systems, digital signal processing, communication systemsand biomedical signal processing. Email: cgreco@atu.edu.JIM D. REASONERReceived the BSEE from US Naval Academy in 1971 and the MA in Defense Analysis and Strategic Studies fromthe US Naval War College in 1986. He is an Instructor of Electrical Engineering and Director of the ElectricalEngineering Laboratories and teaches and assists in electric circuits

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

W. Roy Penney; Kendal J. Brown; Joel D. Vincent; Edgar C. Clausen

. Ellis, T., 2004, “Animating to Build Higher Cognitive Understanding: A Model for Studying Multimedia Effectiveness in Education,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 1, pp. 59-64. 2. Wise, M., Groom, F.M., 1996, “The Effects of Enriching Classroom Learning with the Systematic Employment of Multimedia” Education, Vol. 117, No. 1, pp. 61-69. 3. Grimson, J., 2002, “Re-engineering the Curriculum for the 21st Century,” European Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 27, No. 1, pp. 31-37. 4. Bjorklund, S.A., Parente, J.M., Sathianathan, D., 2004, “Effects of Faculty Interaction and Feedback on Gains in Student Skills,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 93, No. 2, pp. 153-160. 5

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong

research interests are in mechanics and engineering education. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Lab Experiments & Other Initiatives

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Paolo Tamayo; David Florida; Ramakrishna Gottipati; Janos Grantner

are discussed in the paper in detail. In the first part of the paper, we briefly outline the key concepts to develop a verificationmethodology for teaching and research in the digital systems design area. The second and thirdsections of the paper focus on the test bench and provide for a few examples on how to use it. Page 10.462.1The fourth part of the paper concludes with a future assessment plan.“Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”1. Introduction The main focus of

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IE Enrollment/Curriculum Development

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Wheeler; Robert LeMaster

created to meet the needs of thenon-traditional student and others whose educational objectives were not met by traditionaldegree programs. The degree was approved by the Faculty Senate in Spring 2000 andimplemented in the fall of that year.Concurrently, The University of Tennessee (UT) System offered The University of Tennessee atMartin (UTM) the opportunity to provide the initial degree program through UT New College.The BUS degree was selected as the means through which the UT New College could beginoffering bachelor’s degrees off-campus to students at convenient times and places. Because ofthe low number of Tennesseans holding a post secondary degree and a new emphasis placed onhigher education degrees by the state, the primary focus of the

Conference Session

Increasing Enrollment in IE/IET Programs Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Wheeler; Robert LeMaster

created to meet the needs of thenon-traditional student and others whose educational objectives were not met by traditionaldegree programs. The degree was approved by the Faculty Senate in Spring 2000 andimplemented in the fall of that year.Concurrently, The University of Tennessee (UT) System offered The University of Tennessee atMartin (UTM) the opportunity to provide the initial degree program through UT New College.The BUS degree was selected as the means through which the UT New College could beginoffering bachelor’s degrees off-campus to students at convenient times and places. Because ofthe low number of Tennesseans holding a post secondary degree and a new emphasis placed onhigher education degrees by the state, the primary focus of the

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

P. David Fisher

Engineering Criteria 2000.• The assessment of educational outcomes requires the involvement of the constituents.• Different assessment instruments may serve different purposes; however, the set of all assessment instruments must provide adequate coverage of the stated program educational objectives.• Assessment involves sampling various populations. The sizes of the samples and the sampling frequencies must be justified.• All surveys should be consistent with MSU’s policies related to research involving human subjects. Page 3.116.4 4 asee98.doc