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2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

James Lenn, Wayne State University; Fatmir Menkulasi P.E., Wayne State University; Marcis Jansons P.E., Wayne State University; Jessie Mazin Yousif-Dickow; McKayla Kleinschrodt; Jeffrey Potoff, Wayne State University

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Diversity

Engineering, earning his doctorate from Rutgers University for his work on combustion diagnostics and infrared imaging. He is a registered Pro- fessional Engineer (P.E.). Jansons has authored over forty peer-reviewed, engine-related publications, and is a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and on the Board of Associates of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), Internal Combustion Engine Division (ICED). He is a 2012 recipient of SAE’s Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award, conferred in recognition of significant contributions to teaching, research and student development and a 2015-16 Fulbright Scholar. Jansons has twenty years’ experience working with optical engines, and leads a research group

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2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Charmane Caldwell, Florida A&M University - Florida State University; Roxanne Hughes, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory

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Diversity

Sessions (PASS). Dr. Caldwell also serves as the activity director for the Title III program Engi- neering Learning Community. Those collective programs have nearly doubled the first-year retention of underrepresented minorities at the college..Dr. Roxanne Hughes, National High Magnetic Field Laboratory Dr. Roxanne Hughes is the Director of the Center for Integrating Research and Learning (CIRL) at the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory (MagLab). She has also directed the MagLab’s Diversity and Inclusion Programs from 2014 to 2019. She brings a breadth of experience in science teaching and infor- mal science education to her position. Her research interests include programs and policies that attempt to increase the

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Middle Atlantic ASEE Section Spring 2021 Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Koller; Garrett Miles Clayton, Villanova University

M.S.M.E. and Ph.D. in mechan- ical engineering from the University of Washington, Seattle. He is an Assistant Professor in mechanical engineering at Villanova University. His research interests focus on mechatronics, specifically modeling and control of scanning probe microscopes and unmanned vehicles. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021“No-Lecture Fridays” - Engaging Students on a Weekly Basis with Open-Ended Active Learning Problems in an Undergraduate Vibrations Course Jeffrey R. Koller, C Nataraj, and Garrett M. ClaytonAbstractIn math-intensive engineering courses, a traditional, lecture-based style of instruction can lead toa loss

Conference Session

Student Success & Development - Focus on Mathematics

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2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Kevin C Bower P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Emily Kate Bierman, The Citadel

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FYEE Division - Paper Submission

Career & Networking Expo. She holds a M.Ed. in Higher Education and Student Affairs from the University of South Carolina. Previously she worked as a Student Success Adviser and focused on early intervention initiatives. She has taught courses including First Year Seminar, Keys to Student Success and University 101.Dr. Emily Kate Book, The Citadel Dr. Emily Book is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at The Citadel. She received her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University, her M.B.A. from Clarke Col- lege, her M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Wisconsin, and her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina State University. Her research and

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2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

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David Timothy Lee, George Washington University; Carl E. Wick Sr., George Washington University; Hernan Figueroa

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Diversity

these problems, we examined our existing course structure, compared it to the way fac-ulty typically approach design problems, and decided that adopting an industry acceptedagile planning approach—scrum 2 in particular—would be a worthwhile year-long capstoneexperiment. We felt that this methodology would force students out of their risk-averse“research until we know everything mode, and into a structured and supervised try–fail–fixmode used by innovative companies like Blue Origin.3 We were interested in implementingtwo agile principles within a scrum project management approach: a) prioritizing develop-ment of a working prototype over comprehensive documentation and b) encouraging studentresponses to challenges. Our impetus for selecting

Conference Session

M2A: Learning By Design 1

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2019 FYEE Conference

Authors

Nicholas A Meisel, The Pennsylvania State University; Sarah C Ritter, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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FYEE Conference - Paper Submission

longerusable lifespan than these other solutions. Additionally, formal feedback will be solicited fromstudents and faculty to identify opportunities for increased ease-of-use and component quality inthe NBB system. Finally, a formal study will be conducted to investigate changes in students’design and manufacturing self-efficacy after exposure to the NBB system during a semester.5. REFERENCES[1] Huang, Y., and March, M. C. L., 2014, Frontiers of Additive Manufacturing Research and Education.[2] Simpson, T. W., Williams, C. B., and Hripko, M., 2017, “Preparing Industry for Additive Manufacturing and its Applications: Summary & Recommendations from a National Science Foundation Workshop,” Addit. Manuf., 13, pp. 166–178.[3] Hudson Valley

Conference Session

Track: Learning Spaces, Pedagogy, and Curriculum - Technical Session 11

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2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Maxine Fontaine, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Alexander John De Rosa, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science)

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

the effectiveness of the workshop relativeto the benefits to SVS gained from participation in the class only.References1. S. Sorby, “Educational Research in Developing 3-D Spatial Skills for Engineering Students,” International Journal of Science Education, vol. 31, no. 3, pp. 459-480, 2009.2. J. Wai, D. Lubinski, and C. P. Benbow, “Spatial ability for STEM domains: Aligning over 50 years of cumulative psychological knowledge solidifies its importance,” Journal of Educational Psychology, vol. 101, no. 4, pp. 817-835, 2009.3. M. B. Casey, E. Pezaris, E., and R. L. Nuttall, “Spatial ability as a predictor of math achievement: the importance of sex and handedness patterns,” Neuropsychologia, vol. 30, pp. 35-40, 1992.4. D. Halpern, D

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Goang-Shin Liaw, Alabama A&M University; Pabitra Saha, Alabama A&M University; James Foreman, Alabama A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

more frequently being used nationwide by engineering collegesto assess minimum technical competencies of their programs. Many colleges and universitiesencourage students to take the FE exam and use it as an outcome assessment tool uponcompletion of the coursework.2. Weakness in Preparing Students to Pass the FE ExamOur civil engineering program at Alabama A&M University is an ABET accredited program andhas an enrollment of approximately one hundred (100) undergraduate students. Alabama A&MUniversity is a land-grant historical black university located in Huntsville, Alabama, a major cityin North Alabama whose main industry revolves around space, military defense, and high-technology research and development.One of our educational

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Mariesa L. Crow; Kirk H. Schulz; James L. Drewniak; Noel Schulz

1990, respectively. She received her Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota in 1995,and is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. She has prior teachingexperience at Virginia Tech and the University of North Dakota. Her research interests are in computer applications in power systemoperations including artificial intelligence techniques. She has been active in the New Engineering Educators Division of ASEE andthe Power Engineering Society of IEEE. Professor Schulz is a member of Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, and was a recipient of anEdison Electric Institute Forgivable Loan Ph.D. Fellowship.KIRK H. SCHULZ received his B.S. and his Ph.D. degrees in Chemical

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment in ME 1

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Andrew Roney, University of Denver; Breigh Nonte Roszelle, University of Denver; Matt Gordon P.E., University of Denver; Bradley Davidson, University of Denver

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Mechanical Engineering

, completing her Masters and PhD in Bioengineering at The Pennsylvania State University. At Penn State Breigh worked in the Artificial Heart Lab, her research focused on studying the biofluid mechanics associated with the development of a pediatric ventricular assist device. After completing her PhD in 2010, Breigh came to Arizona State University to work as a post doc in the Image Processing Applications Lab. In 2013 she became a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering at the University of Denver. Here Breigh teaches courses in the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, biofluids, and introduction to engineering. Her educational research interests include

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan S. Hoback, University of Detroit Mercy; Alexa Rihana Abdallah, University of Detroit Mercy

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Department at the University of Detroit Mercy. She earned both her M.S. and Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from the University of Michigan. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Safety Protocols in Civil & Environmental Engineering LaboratoriesAbstractPromoting and achieving safety in academic laboratories for students and researchers is everyinstitution’s goal. To this end, lab practices are constantly reviewed and revised, and safetypolicies are generally documented. For this paper, a survey related to lab safety procedures wasconducted of civil and environmental engineering department heads, with a 25% response ratefor 56 institutions

Conference Session

Issues in Mechanical Engineering Technology I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher Shehadi, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Technology

electrical and systems. He has conducted several projects to reduce carbon dioxide and other building emission impacts by evaluating and improving the energy practices through the integration of sustainable systems with existing systems. His current research focuses on engaging and educating students in sustainable and green buildings’ design and energy conservation. He is currently investigating various ways to reduce energy consumption in office buildings. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project Based Guided Learning for Machine Elements Design CourseAbstractProject based learning (PBL) technique was adopted in Machine Elements Design course tomotivate students enrolled in

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, semiconductor thin-films and nanocrystals for pho- tonic and optoelectronic devices, hybrid piezo and triboelectric energy harvesting devices, applied elec- tronics for measurement and instrumentation, and development of technology enhanced teaching tools and pedagogical framework for improved engineering education. Dr. Das has published more than 20 research articles in international journals and conference proceedings. He has designed and developed various hands-on teaching and learning tools for electrical engineering students. Dr. Das has lead several research projects as a Principal Investigator and has been funded by the Office of Undergraduate Re- search, Office of the Vice President for Research at KSU, and the U.S

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Problem-based and Active Learning

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sami Khorbotly, Valparaiso University

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Electrical and Computer

systems and digital signal & image processing. His research interests include digital circuits design, fixed-point DSP, and robotic systems. Page 26.91.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 A Project-Based Learning Approach to Teaching Computer Vision at the Undergraduate LevelAbstractThis paper documents an attempt to use the project-based learning approach to develop and teacha computer vision class in the undergraduate electrical and computer engineering program. Theproject-based learning approach is one of the innovative methods promoted in

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12919Ensuring Safe Use of the Machine Shop by StudentsDr. Mukasa E. Ssemakula, Wayne State University Mukasa E. Ssemakula is a Professor in the Division of Engineering Technology, at Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology, in England. After working in industry, he served on the faculty of the University of Maryland before joining Wayne State. He is a leader in developing and implementing new pedagogical approaches to engineering education. He also has research interests in the area of manufacturing systems. Contact

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 9: Focus on Student Learning, Lifelong Learning, and the Whole Student

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #12482Using the Engineering Grand Challenges to Foster Critical Thinking andAwareness of the Engineer’s Role in the Global CommunityDr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to critical thinking instruction.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vassilios Tzouanas, University of Houston, Downtown; Lisa Deane Morano, University of Houston, Downtown; Hung Pham; Anish Khatiwada, University of Houston, Downtown; Jonathan Lopez

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Engineering Technology

energy for urban sustainability. Science. 352(6288):922-928.5. Dixon, R., Scheer, R. and G. Williams. 2011. Sustainable energy investments: contributions of the global environment facility. Mitig. Strateg. Glob. Change. 16:83-102.6. Robak, K. and M. Balcerek. 2018. Review of second generation bioethanol production from residual biomass. Food Technol Biotechnol. 56(2):174-187.7. Bouwma-Gearhart, J. Penny, K. and J. Presley. 2014. Improving postsecondary STEM education: Strategies for successful interdisciplinary collaborations and brokering engagement with education research and theory. J. College Science Teaching. 44(1): 40-47.

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

respectively. His current research is in the area of graph minors and computational mathematics as related to a number of interdisciplinary areas of study. In addition to research collaboration, Dr. Turner has served as an educational consultant for centers in Texas and Louisiana.Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University Alicia Boudreaux works as the Student Success Specialist at LA Tech University's College of Engineering & Science. She advises and supports students, helping to connect them to resources across campus. She also visits with prospective students and their families about the undergraduate engineering and science programs. She has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from LA

Conference Session

FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Cory Miller, Wright State University; Thomas L. Bazzoli, Wright State University

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First-Year Programs

THOMAS L. BAZZOLI is Assistant Dean for Fiscal Affairs and Research. He holds the MS in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. During his Air Force career he directed diverse research programs in modeling and testing of system performance, compositional mapping of submicron materials and machine translation of text. He was instrumental in establishing the college’s freshman program. Page 12.764.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Freshman Engineering Student Responses to a Pre-College Perception SurveyAbstractEngineering

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6174Gadget Avalanche: A Technology Literacy Course for Novice AdultsDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology

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College Industry Partnerships

within the capstone course by delegating the responsibility to the teams.2. Scrum and agile methods for product developmentScrum is most widely used in software development as an agile development method andtypically not considered for product development other than for software products. Scrum as amethod emphasizes the empowerment of the individual, prototyping, quick and repeatedfeedback to reach the ultimate goal: faster delivery with a higher quality [1-4]. When appliedto education in engineering design and product development, a parallel is identified toprevious research of the importance of prototyping and quick feedback for the learningprocess [5]. In short, the factors that positively enhance learning within these fields are

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University

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Mechanics

, and the economic world. Reading, MA: Addison-Wesley.4. Wilson, B. and M. Ryder. (1996). Dynamic Learning Communities: An Alternative to Designed Instructional Systems, in Proceedings of Selected Research and Development Presentations at the 1996 National Convention of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology Indianapolis, IN.5. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking. (2000) How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. Washington, D.C.: National Academy Press.6. Daniels, M. and A. Hauer. (2007). Balancing Scaffolding and Complexity in Open Ended Group Projects, in ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference: Milwaukee, WI.7. Vygotsky, L. (19778) Mind in Society

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Outstanding Contributions to Student Learning through Laboratory Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Per Henrik Borgstrom, University of California, Los Angeles; William J. Kaiser, University of California, Los Angeles; Gregory Chung, University of California, Los Angeles; Zachary Nelson, National Instruments; Manda Paul, University of California, Los Angeles; Stoytcho Marinov Stoytchev; Jackson Tek Kon Ding, Marvell Technology Group, Ltd.

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2012-3864: SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACTIVE LEARNING (SEAL)SYSTEM: A NOVEL APPROACH TO CONTROLS LABORATORIESDr. Per Henrik Borgstrom, University of California, Los Angeles Per Henrik Borgstrom received the B.S. (2005), M.S. (2007), and Ph.D. (2009) degrees in electrical engineering from UCLA, where he received the prestigious Regent’s Scholarship and Chancellor’s Prize. His research interests include robotics, controls, and educational methods.Prof. William J. Kaiser, University of California, Los Angeles William J. Kaiser received a Ph.D. in solid state physics from Wayne State University in 1984. From 1977 through 1986, as a member of Ford Motor Co. research staff, his development of automotive sensor and

Conference Session

ELOS Technical Session 4 - Design, Participation, and Projects

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anu Osta, Rowan University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division (DELOS)

Paper ID #44508Encouraging Student Participation in Developing Custom Built Lab Modulesin Undergraduate Engineering and Science CourseDr. Anu Osta, Rowan University Dr Anu Osta is a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering Department at Rowan University. His teaching interests are Engineering Mechanics, Materials Science, Manufacturing, and Design. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Encouraging student participation in developing custom built lab modules in undergraduate engineering and science courses1. IntroductionHigher education has for quite some time witnessed a surge of

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Adam Halstead; Jennifer Zirnheld

. “Can Students Learn from Lecture Demonstrations?” Journal of College Science Teaching, Vol. 36, Issue 4, 2007, pp. 45-49.4. Benjamin Bloom, M. Englehart, E. Furst, W. Hill, and D. Krathwohl. 1956. Taxonomy of Educational Objectives: The Classification of Educational Goals. New York: McKay.5. Richard Felder, “The Future of Engineering Education: II. Teaching Methods That Work,” Journal of Chemical Engineering Education, Vol. 34, Issue 1, 2000, pp. 26-39.BiographiesAdam J. HalsteadAdam Halstead is a Ph.D student at the University at Buffalo. He received his B.S. in 2005 andhis M.S. in 2007, both from the University at Buffalo. His research interests lie in multifactorstress aging of electrical systems and partial

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brad Hunt, Norwood High School; Regina Lamendella, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory; Sara Garrison, Norwood City Schools; Andrea Burrows, The University of Cincinnati; Mike Borowczak, The University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati

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Mathematics

AC 2010-2133: GO WITH THE FLOW: DESCRIBING STORM WATER RUNOFFRATES USING THE DERIVATIVEBrad Hunt, Norwood High SchoolRegina Lamendella, Lawrence Berkeley National LaboratorySara Garrison, Norwood City SchoolsAndrea Burrows, The University of CincinnatiMike Borowczak, The University of CincinnatiAnant Kukreti, The University of Cincinnati Page 15.626.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Go With the Flow: Describing Storm Water Runoff Rates Using the DerivativeAbstractThis paper presents an innovative teaching approach, how it was implemented, studentresponses, results of the implementation, and the assessment of impact on

Conference Session

Focus on Entry Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian J. Anderson, West Virginia University; Robin S. Hissam, West Virginia University; Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Richard Turton, West Virginia University

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Chemical Engineering

”Analysis, Synthesis and Design of Chemical Processes” published by Pearson. His current research interests are in the area of dynamic simulation and control of advanced power generation systems and in engineering design education. Page 22.1127.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Optimization Problems for all Levels Introduction Optimization is often considered to be an advanced, highly mathematical, and a somewhat obscure discipline not suited for undergraduates. While it is true that many advanced optimization techniques exist, optimization problems can be

Conference Session

Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech

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College Industry Partnerships

AC 2011-859: THE LAND DEVELOPMENT DESIGN INITIATIVERandel L. Dymond, Virginia Tech Dr. Randy Dymond is a professional engineer and an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Coordinator of the Land Development Design Initiative (LDDI) at Virginia Tech. After obtaining degrees from Bucknell and Penn State, Dr. Dymond has accumulated more than 25 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering instruction, research, consulting, and software de- velopment. He has taught at Penn State, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, and has been at Virginia Tech for 12 years. Dr. Dymond has published more than 40 refereed journal articles and proceedings papers, and been the principal

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brianno Coller, Northern Illinois University

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Mechanics

AC 2011-1384: FIRST LOOK AT A VIDEO GAME FOR TEACHING DY-NAMICSBrianno Coller, Northern Illinois University Brianno Coller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical engineering. He started his research career ap- plying fairly deep mathematical ideas to gain insight into how complex physical and engineering systems work. His work was theoretical and somewhat abstract. Since then, his research has evolved toward studying a different type of complex system: how students learn and become excited about engineering. In this endeavor, Dr. Coller is mostly a ”nuts & bolts” practitioner, an engineer, and an experimentalist

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Mauricio A. Colombo; Maria R Hernández; Jorge E. Gatica

University (CSU). Financialsupport from the University Center for Teaching and Learning (UCTL) at CSU and the NationalUniversity of Tucumán Research Council (CIUNT) are also gratefully acknowledged.Bibliography1. Bruzas, A. E. and J. E. Gatica "JAVA-based Interactive Computer Modules for Computer-aided Instruction," OhioSpace Grant Consortium, April 1999 (Ohio Aerospace Institute, Cleveland, OH).2. Chapra, S.C. and R.P. Canale ‘‘Numerical Methods for Engineers,’’ 3rd. Ed., McGraw-Hill, New York, NY (1997).3. Douglas, J.M. "Conceptual Design of Chemical Processes," McGraw-Hill, New York, NY (1988).4. Harb, J.N., A. Jobes, R.L. Rowley and W.V. Wilding "Use of Computational Tools in Engineering Education,"Chemical Engineering Education, pp. 180-187