Conference Session

Construction Session 3: Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip A. Dunn Jr. P.E., University of Maine

Tagged Divisions

Construction

.’ Eachfailure informs a future design that brings the engineer one step closer to success.”3Students need to be able to reason through a project to understand how to build it. The spaghettitower is a non-threatening activity that allows students to engage in the success and failure of adesign. Research in STEM is incorporating the engineering design process (EDP) to formalizehow students learn. Billiar, et.al. discusses how the EDP is used in designing STEM curriculumdevelopment in a collaborative study with middle school teachers in Massachusetts. Indeveloping the curriculum, the EDP is defined through a series of steps: 1. Identify the problem. 2. Research and rank objectives and constraints. 3. Develop solutions. 4. Select

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, El Paso; Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman; Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

, ultrasonic technology has become the most practically feasible way toinspect and characterize material [1]. The idea of ultrasonic NDT was stimulated from sonar, thetechnique of detecting submerged objects by sending sound waves through water and observingthe returning echoes. In 1929 and 1935, Sokolov studied the use of ultrasonic waves in detectingmetal objects. Mulhauser, in 1931, obtained a patent for using ultrasonic waves, using twotransducers to detect flaws in solids [2]. Firestone developed pulsed ultrasonic testing using apulse-echo technique [3]. Within the few years of the introduction of the ultrasonic technology,this became a standard method of testing material. Since the 1940s, many foibles and limitationshave been improved and the

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; Liping Guo

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

development of microprocessors, memory storage, andsensor applications. In wireless sensor networks, battery-powered sensors and modules that areexpected to last for a long period of time, since conducting battery maintenance for a large-scalenetwork consisting of hundreds or even thousands of sensor nodes may be difficult, if notimpossible. Ambient power sources, as replacement of batteries, come into consideration, tominimize the maintenance. Power scavenging may enable wireless sensor nodes to becompletely self-sustaining so that battery maintenance can be eventually freed.Researchers have performed wide spread studies, in alternative energy sources that couldproviding small amount of electricity to low-power devices. Energy harvesting can be

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip R. Foster, University of North Texas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Beta orGamma, is based on the physical layout of displacer and power cylinders with respect to acrankshaft. This report concerns a contemporary development of the Stirling cycle heat enginein which reliability, durability, and long term unattended operation are key objectives. To meetthese objectives, the engine design focused on several factors which included: minimizing thenumber of moving parts, particularly reciprocating parts; incorporating materials not typicallyencountered in Stirling technology; use of liquid cooling; and, utilizing helium as the workingfluid. The initial design parameters, e.g., phase angle, volume compression ratio, etc., weretaken from those applicable to Gamma type engines. The literature suggests that Gammaengines

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Alfonso Villasmil Urdaneta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Ph.D.M.E. in 2006 from Texas A&M University. His research interests include computational fluid dynamics, rotor dynamics and turbo machinery, industrial power generation and refrigeration, heat transfer, fluid power, education, and the use of technology in education. He teaches courses in the area of thermal and fluid sciences, such as fluid power, applied fluid mechanics, thermo- fluid laboratory, and wind power systems. He holds memberships in ASME, AIAA, and ASEE.Dr. Rob Garrick, Rochester Institute of Technology Robert D. Garrick, Ph.D., P.E., is Associate Professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) and thermo-fluids curriculum Co

Conference Session

Mathematics Curriculum in Transition

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kaplan; Kathleen Kaplan

curriculum. In combining both a computer applicationprogram and Markovian techniques, the student will be able to fully appreciate the connection ofmathematics and engineering, required in all ABET accredited programs. Page 10.918.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2005, American Society for Engineering Education”1. IntroductionModeling and Simulation (M&S) is an important upper level undergraduate course in manyengineering disciplines. Due to its placement as a junior or senior level course, there is anassumption that primary engineering

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lani Draper, Texas A&M University

from face-to-face toonline delivery while the university administration pushed for more student engagement. Ourchallenge was to reach a broader audience and develop content relevant to their immediate needswhile at the same time introducing them to our department and providing a means for them tocontinue their development with a wide range of workshops, on-demand content, and training.This lightning talk will briefly show how the department developed the curriculum, deliveredworkshops serving a large number of faculty during this shift in course delivery, and (byanalyzing registration and attendance data and web analytics) learned how to serve faculty in thefuture. 1. IntroductionAt the start of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020, faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Cox, Purdue University; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University

methods in engineering. The effective teaching sessions(sessions 8-12) were aligned to the participants’ interests; among others, topics discussedin these sessions were teaching in large classes, engaging students in collaborativelearning, and self-assessing one’s teaching practices.Since MEAs are one of the core components of ENGR 126, they were discussed in detailduring the course, and they were used as an example of how curriculum design lines upwith a learning model (HPL). The solution of an MEA requires the development of oneor more mathematical, scientific, or engineering concepts that are unspecified by theproblem – students must grapple with their existing knowledge to develop a generalizablemathematical model to solve the problem. An MEA

Conference Session

Engineering/Engineering Technolgy Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amelito G. Enriquez, Cañada College; Nicholas Langhoff, Skyline College; Erik N Dunmire, College of Marin; Thomas Rebold, Monterey Peninsula College; Wenshen Pong P.E., San Francisco State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two-Year College

Institute – a two-day teaching workshop for community college STEMfaculty; b) Joint Engineering Program – a consortium of 28 community college engineeringprograms all over California to align curriculum, improve teaching effectiveness, improve theengineering transfer process, and strengthen community college engineering transfer programs;c) Creating Alternative Learning Strategies for Transfer Engineering Programs – a collaborativeprogram that aims to increase access to engineering courses for community college studentsthrough online instruction and alternative classroom models; and d) California Lower-DivisionEngineering Articulation Workshop – to align the engineering curriculum. In addition todescribing the development and implementation of

Conference Session

Innovations in Engineering Education

Collection

2016 EDI

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, The Ohio State University

• Integrate curriculum • Educate global engineer • Develop leaders • Promote learning through service • Enhance faculty experienceJamieson, L. H., & Lohmann, J. R. (2009). Creating a culture for scholarly and systematic innovation inengineering education: Ensuring US engineering has the right people with the right talent for a globalsociety. Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education. 4 DEPARTMENT of ENGINEERING

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Capstone

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Anderson; Heather Cooper

concepts.However, in the authors’ experience, the typical undergraduate engineering or engineeringtechnology curriculum does not include an advanced or applied heat transfer course, and designproject or capstone courses are often aimed at other disciplines such as manufacturing or machinedesign. Therefore, many students never have an opportunity to apply the basic heat transferprinciples learned in introductory courses to more complex, realistic design problems. A search ofrecent developments in heat transfer education produced studies dealing with very specific areassuch as improved heat transfer experiments, software- or web-based materials, and team-basedlearning, but no prior work was found using a comprehensive design-focused approach1-5.To address

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

William Miller; Stephen Lombardo; Christa Weisbrook; Patrick Tebbe

Session: 1526Development of Software Applications for Thermodynamics Related Courses: The THERMOVIEW Project Dr. Patrick A. Tebbe The College of New Jersey tebbe@tcnj.edu Dr. Christa Weisbrook, Dr. Stephen J. Lombardo, Dr. William Miller University of MissouriAbstract The College of New Jersey and the University of Missouri are collaborating on a NSFCourse, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement proof-of-concept grant to develop educationalsoftware for use in

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 5

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College; Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; John Bussani

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

Paper ID #45325Course development and assessment methods for Computer Aided ManufacturingCourseDr. Yue Hung, Farmingdale State College Dr. Yue Hung obtained his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Stony Brook University. He also holds a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering and B.S. degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology. Currently, he is the Chair and professor of the Mechanical Engineering Technology department at Farmingdale State College. Dr. Hung’s expertise is in product design, prototype development, and fuel cell technology. He has over 20 years’ experience in CAD/CAM applications. He is also an

Collection

2011 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Barbara Fleck

DEVELOPING A RENEWABLE ENERGY TECHNOLOGY COURSE WITH AN INTERNATIONAL COMPONENT Faculty Paper Incorporating Study Abroad in an Engineering Technology Curriculum Barbara Fleck Engineering Department Maine Maritime Academy bfleck@mma.eduThe U.S. Department of State Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) iscurrently funding a program to increase opportunities for engineering technology studentsto participate in international education. This program, “Capacity Building for StudyAbroad”, provided funds for eight faculty members

Conference Session

Engineering Economics New Frontiers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul C. Lynch, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Cynthia Bober, Penn State University; Joseph Wilck, East Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

event in this engineering economy course at Penn State.Survey #3: Student Business Skills and Interests Results and DiscussionThe overall goal of the effort put into changing the engineering economy curriculum and addingthis real life case study to the course was to graduate industrial engineering students with a morethorough understanding of how their engineering decisions impact company financial statementsand to develop engineers that are able to sell their engineering proposals to company managersthrough the use of an engineering economic analysis and the use of key financial accountingterms and principles.DemographicsOut of the 116 students enrolled in the engineering economy course, 105 completed the thirdsurvey regarding their business

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Donna Whiting; Marion Usselman

inquiry sciencepedagogical methods. Curriculum units varied each year to accommodate repeating students, butwere generally developed or adapted to reflect real-world engineering and science problems andto provide students with the type of hands-on technological experiences girls have often notpreviously encountered (e.g. using tools such as soldering irons and electric drills, or wiringcircuit boards). Examples of curriculum units include: Page 7.586.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ã 2002, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Curriculum and Assessment I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University; Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University; Ingrid A. Buckley, Florida Gulf Coast University; Geoff Potvin, Florida International University; Mandayam Thirunarayanan, Florida International University; Edward L. Jones, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #26116An Approach to Integrating Learning and Engagement Strategies (LESs) intoCS Class ActivitiesDr. Peter J. Clarke, Florida International University Peter J. Clarke received his B.Sc. degree in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of the West Indies (Cave Hill) in 1987, M.S. degree from SUNY Binghamton University in 1996 and Ph.D. in Computer Science from Clemson University in 2003. His research interests are in the areas of software testing, software metrics, model-driven software development, domain-specific modeling languages, and computer science education. He is currently an associate

Conference Session

Curriculum and Assessment I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen C. Davis, Miami University

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology

working throughproblem sets in small groups, with instructor and TA help on call, along with other kinds of activelearning experiences. The next section illustrates excerpts from guided studies developed anddeployed for introductory database learning objectives.3. Guided Studies in an Introductory Database CourseThe introductory database course described and studied here is a first course taken byundergraduate computer science and software engineering students, students pursuing a minorin computer science, or students pursuing an analytics co-major offered jointly by Statistics andInformation Systems and Analytics departments. The only prerequisite for the course is a datastructures course. The course was offered as a flipped course with two

Conference Session

Curriculum & Student Enrollment II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason K. Durfee P.E., Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Martin William Weiser, Eastern Washington University; A. Hossain, Eastern Washington University; Hani Serhal Saad, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

remember some limitations of the data.First, there is the very simple definition of Economic Status. Using the simple fact of whether ornot a student is on a Pell grant cannot completely capture the impact of personal finances on a Page 24.321.11student’s ability to succeed in college. Second, in order for the university to know if a student isa First-Generation college attendee requires that student to self-report this information.Consequently, there may be some First-Generation students that are not accurately categorized inthe data. Finally, the data has yet to be examined to develop any theories as to why dataseparated by gender shows the

Conference Session

Equity and Ethics in Engineering-II

Collection

2022 ASEE Zone IV Conference

Authors

Claire Yu Yan P.Eng., University of British Columbia, Okanagan

Tagged Topics

Conference Submission

students from UBCOSchool of Engineering. Since the spring of 2020, the course has been offered to two cohorts ofgrades 11 and 12 students in Kelowna Senior Secondary (KSS) in two consecutive years, in theformat of in-person and online teaching (in response to the COVID pandemic). Both pre- andpost- surveys have been conducted to the cohorts to assess the impact of the program on theirattitudes towards engineering and their choices of university majors.This paper presents the curriculum development and delivery model (prior to and during theCOVID pandemic) of this outreach initiative. The survey results demonstrate that, in general,many students have gained a better understanding of engineering through this program and aremore excited about

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany-SUNY; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Robert Nickel; Stu Thompson, Bucknell University

, particularly in the design thread of the ECE curriculum. Initial results are positive, andthe project is currently experimenting with different e-portfolio formats that can elicit howstudents are developing both functionings and capabilities. One major issue that is still beingworked out is how to have a single portfolio that covers all four years of the program. The initialexperiments are thus focused on having students address different prompts each year. In the firstyear students explore various functionings in the major and identify personally relevantfunctionings. In the second year the focus is on potential careers, extending the functioningsview beyond the undergraduate program. In the third year students focus on processes ofpersonal

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Ranalli, Pennsylvania State University, Hazleton Campus; Susan E Chappell, Penn State University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

they did not utilize the career services provided to them bytheir universities [7]. Incorporating these elements of career development into the curriculum oftoday’s busy student ensures that no one misses the opportunity to fine tune their career self-efficacy.With that in mind, we have created a program of Career Engagement activities at our campusdesigned to engage all students and to allow them to develop student skills and confidence inthese areas. The remainder of this paper will discuss the nature of these activities and assessmentperformed to evaluate their effectiveness and impacts.2. Description of Career Engagement ActivitiesThe Pathway for Corporate Engagement model was created to foster engagement anddevelopment of student skills

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Dustin M. Kuzan, Rowan University; Carolyn D. Braun, Rowan University; Jared S. Krause, Rowan University; David M. Santino, Rowan University; Mary E. Wellspeak, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

International

problem. There are two unique aspects to this project; the integration ofservice learning in the curriculum and the integration of the local community in all aspects ofthe project. Students and their faculty advisors lived in the community and worked directlywith the community and the local Peace Corps volunteer to develop strategies for design andinstallation that the community could support and maintain. This community-based approachinvolved the local community from the beginning stages of the project. This work describesthe development of the project, the integration of the community in the project team and theintegration of service learning in the engineering curriculum.Introduction and BackgroundInternationalization continues to gain

Conference Session

Best Practices in Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship and Innovation Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kari Clase, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

a new entrepreneurial certificate program.Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation ProgramThe Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program was designed to build on thestrengths of ----- University’s interdisciplinary initiatives and entrepreneurial leadershipby making entrepreneurship education and experiential learning opportunities accessibleto undergraduate students in all academic disciplines. Key objectives for the programinclude fostering passion for entrepreneurship and empowering students to pursue andsucceed in entrepreneurial endeavors through course curriculum and experiential learningopportunities. General learning objectives include:• Develop in the students the skills necessary to be successful entrepreneurs

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs & Issues

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. David Burghardt, Hofstra University; Michael Hacker, Hofstra University; Marc Devries, University of Technology, Delft; Ammeret Rossouw, University of Technology, Delft

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, specifications), modeling (e.g., representation and prediction), systems(e.g., function, structure), resources (e.g., materials, energy, information), and human values(e.g., sustainability, innovation, risk, failure, social interaction).In addition, a set of technological contexts emerged. Situated in the belief that K-12 ETE shouldaddress issues that support a sustainable world, these contexts include food (e.g., agriculture,biotechnology), shelter (e.g., construction), water (e.g., supply and quality), energy, mobility(e.g., transportation), production, health (e.g., medical technologies), security, andcommunication. Further refinement indicated that when developing a curriculum, the contextsshould be elaborated in two directions: a “personal concern

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #8937Developing a Photonics and Laser Technician Education and Training Pro-gramDr. Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint Dr. Anca L. Sala is Professor and Dean of Engineering and Computer Technology at Baker College of Flint. In addition to her administrative role she continues to be involved with development of new engineering curriculum, improving teaching and assessment of student learning, assessment of program outcomes and objectives, and ABET accreditation. She is a founding member of Mi-Light Michigan Photonics Cluster, and is active in the ASEE, ASME, and OSA professional societies serving in various

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kai Jin, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Hua Li, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Stephan J. Nix, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

the engineering major [2]. As a result,programs that expose students to engineering experiences and/or projects early in their collegestudies might have a greater chance of both enticing students to persist and interesting them inspecific sub-fields of engineering.In the paper, the authors will present a project that is motivated to explore how to improve STEMlearning outcomes and retention of engineering majors by introducing hand-on projects, whichcombining STEM learning with entrepreneurship, into the freshman engineering curriculum(MEEN 1310-Computer Based Graphics and Design I and MEEN 1320 Fundamental ofNumerical Method). This project is supported by HP Catalyst Initiative to develop a new STEM-preneur learning environment through

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning, Evaluation, and Assessment

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

comprisedof a three year curriculum that fosters a learning environment in which electrical, computer and systemsengineering students collaborate to engage in the designing, prototyping and testing of engineeringprojects. At the end of the curriculum, students of both majors will have developed a unique skillsetwhich allows for them to effectively solve the real world engineering challenges faced in industry.Specifically, fourth year systems engineering graduates will have the ability to work on technology-oriented projects while electrical and computer engineering graduates with have the ability to integratedomain-specific technical designs into larger systems.During the spring semester of 2012, a pilot study was conducted at the Sunapee State

Conference Session

Active and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John S. Lamancusa, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Laura L. Pauley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

University (M.S. in 1985 and Ph.D. in 1988). She can be contacted at LPauley@psu.edu . Page 22.469.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011  Development and Implementation of an Intermediate Design Course Using Active LearningAbstractSix years ago, the Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Department at Penn State, after manyheated debates, approved a major curriculum change that included adding a required course inDesign Methodology. This action was taken to better align with ABET curriculum objectives,particularly in the area of Design. The course was designed from a

Conference Session

Understanding Inclusivity and Equity in STEM Contexts: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Grenmarie Agresar, University of Michigan; John Callewaert, University of Michigan; Steve Skerlos, University of Michigan; Joanna Millunchick, University of Michigan

engineering fields because they don’t feelwelcome in the classroom [14], [15]. Since many engineering instructors believe that STEMcontent is purely objective, they have little understanding or training about how to positivelyinfluence classroom climate or how to incorporate the social context of engineering into theircourses. Yet, connecting topics to real-life situations valued by students is an excellent way tocement knowledge to practice [16]. A focus on equity, in particular, can be a motivator forunderrepresented students to pursue and complete STEM degrees [17].At the University of Michigan, we are developing a College-wide approach to teachingEquity-Centered Engineering throughout the undergraduate curriculum. But before weimplement such a