Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Paul M. Schoch, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathy Ann Gullie Ph.D., Gullie Consultant Services; Dianna Newman, University at Albany-SUNY; Shayla Sawyer Armand, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Jeffrey Braunstein, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Electrical and Computer

the University at Albany/SUNY. Her major areas of study are program evaluation with an emphasis in STEM related programs. She has numerous chapters, articles, and papers on technology-supported teaching and learning as well as systems-change stages pertaining to technology adoption.Dr. Shayla Sawyer Armand, Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteDr. Jeffrey Braunstein, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018AbstractBeginning in the late 1990s, the Electrical, Computer, and Systems Engineering (ECSE)Department at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute implemented hands-on studio-based pedagogy bybuilding and equipping special purpose classrooms supporting lectures

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division Technical Session - Integrated Engineering and Interdisciplinary Impacts

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alisson Bedón, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; Holbeein Velásquez, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; Miguel Andrés Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; Milagros Jiménez, Universidad San Francisco de Quito

must be user-centered [23].Interdisciplinarity in education and workspaces has demonstrated that it can generate user-centeredsolutions with the intervention of several disciplines. However, knowing specifically therequirements of the users is crucial to making the solution functional and effective [38]. In thiscase, a survey could be carried out to determine what users are looking for within the use of astructure. Thinking about the stakeholders and making the solutions user-centered requiresobtaining important feedback to improve the design of these solutions [39].Being able to count on an interdisciplinary team was an important key to being able to reach theresults in the ACI competition's participant team and to understand that there is no

Conference Session

Undergraduate Retention Activities

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Moshe Hartman; Harriet Hartman

fouryear program.The basic features of the Rowan program directly address a number of the institutional factorscited as diminishing persistence in the engineering field, and are considered cutting edge forundergraduate engineering education. The interdisciplinary teamwork and holistic projectexperiences, for example, exemplify the kind of learning experience which Rosser18 andMargolis & Fisher13have suggested as necessary to increase the retention of women in science,engineering, and technological fields--and which the 1995 NSF Workshop on RestructuringEngineering Education recommended for all engineering learning environments15. Theimpersonality of traditional engineering school climates is replaced by a strong faculty-studentmentoring and

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amrita Dhakal Ghimire, Mississippi State University; Litany H Lineberry, Mississippi State University; Sarah B. Lee, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

majors. Observation ofthe data reveals varying results which may attribute to male and female self-efficacy in computerprogramming.Comparing computing experiences of males and females before entering college, we found thatmales consistently reported engagement with formal and informal computing education beforeentering college than females. Further, students entering a computing major had more priorexposure to formal and informal computing education prior to entering college.4. SummaryThis work provides a baseline for our work to use transdisciplinary modules to introduce paralleland distributed computing modules into CS0 and CS1. Knowing the perceptions of students whenthey enter these classes, will enable us to tweak modules for introduction

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Renee Lockwood-Cooke, West Texas A&M University ; Freddie J Davis P.E., West Texas A&M University; Emily M. Hunt P.E., West Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

interdependence of engineering andmathematics and thus, a perfect problem for use in this linked-class PBL project. For the detailsof this project see [14].The engineering and mathematics faculty worked to implement further connections throughoutthe course with topic specific assignments and additional material. A calculus class period wasdevoted to the theory of solving systems of equations and how to use technology to assist in thisprocess. Engineering data which required a log scale for data analysis initiated the calculuscontent of logarithmic and exponential functions. Vectors and their operations are generally notdiscussed in the calculus curriculum until multi-dimensional calculus found in Calculus III. Inorder to assist the students in

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

and others have all implemented an EPICSprogram.Several recent developments at Louisiana Tech University have laid the groundwork forIMPaCT and other collaborative efforts. In 1996, the science and engineering departments ofLouisiana Tech were merged to form a new College of Engineering and Science (COES), and aninnovative administration structure was employed to facilitate strong interdisciplinarycollaborations for both research and education.2, 3 This structure has allowed for the developmentof innovative interdisciplinary undergraduate programs such as our Integrated Curricula andmultidisciplinary programs such as our Center for Entrepreneurship and Information Technology(CEnIT). For purposes of this paper, interdisciplinary is defined as

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jack Nelson; Katherine Cheh; Akshat Garg; Atin Dewan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

about the Influence of Such Orientations on Teamwork Interactions,” Trends High. Educ., vol. 2, no. 2, pp. 270–282, 2023.[7] NAFSA, “Trends in U.S. Study Abroad | NAFSA.” Accessed: Jan. 07, 2025. [Online]. Available: https://www.nafsa.org/policy-and-advocacy/policy-resources/trends-us-study- abroad[8] J. M. Bennett, “On becoming a global soul: A path to engagement during study abroad,” in Developing intercultural competence and transformation, Routledge, 2008, pp. 13–31.[9] G. M. Warnick, M. S. Call, and R. Davies, “Understanding engineering and technology student perceptions: Barriers to study abroad participation,” in 2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2018. Accessed: Jan. 08, 2025. [Online]. Available

Conference Session

Novel Classrooms

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Smith, Brown University; Ann Sitomer, Portland State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University

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Chemical Engineering

-author Dr. Christina Smith, she now is a Visiting Professor of Mathematics Education at Portland State University.Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge

Conference Session

Teaching Statics: What and How?

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Charles Morton Krousgrill, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

technology interventions in mechanics American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Paper ID #30752 classes. He was one of the co-leaders in 2013-2014 of the ASEE Virtual Community of Practice (VCP) for mechanics educators across the country. His current research focuses on student problem-solving pro- cesses and use of worked examples, change models and evidence-based teaching practices in engineering curricula, and the role of non-cognitive and affective factors in student academic outcomes and overall success.Prof. Jennifer DeBoer, Purdue University-Main Campus

Conference Session

Focus on African-American and Hispanic Engineering Students’ Professional and Academic Development

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, Ohio State University; Fei Bie; Leroy L. Long III, Ohio State University; Blossom A. Barrett, Ohio State University

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Minorities in Engineering

, energy) and2) environment (e.g., experiences in college) influence student outcomes (e.g., learninggains).14,15Astin’s I-E-O college impact model focuses on the origins of change and serves as a guidingframework for assessment in higher education.14, 15 His model controls for inputs such asstudents’ background characteristics (i.e., the personal characteristics that a student brings to aneducational setting) in order to better predict expected outcomes. In addition, the model takescollegiate environments (i.e., educational experiences, practices, programs, interventions) intoaccount. The last part of the model, outputs, refers to the skills or abilities that college educatorsdesire for students. Using this framework, the present study seeks to

Conference Session

Graduate Studies Division (GSD) Technical Session 2: Innovative Approaches to Teaching and Learning in Engineering Graduate Programs

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larisa Olesova; Duoduo Liao, George Mason University; Ioulia Rytikova, George Mason University; Mihai Boicu, George Mason University; Harry J. Foxwell, George Mason University

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Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

Professor at George Mason University’s Department of Information Sciences and Technology. He earned his doctorate in Information Technology in 2003 from George Mason Univer- sity’s Volgenau School of Engineering (Fairfax, VA), and has since taught graduate courses there in big data analytics and ethics, operating systems, computer architecture and security, cloud computing, and electronic commerce. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Metacognition in Graduate Engineering Courses Larisa Olesova1, Duoduo Liao2, Ioulia Rytikova2, Mihai Boicu2, Harry Foxwell2 1

Conference Session

Grading and Feedback Models in Mechanics

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Charles S. White, Norwich University

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Mechanics

touch fasteners. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Replacing Graded Homework Assignments in StaticsAbstractInnovation in Statics instruction is an important area of research with new approaches including:flipped classroom, concept mapping, on-line homework, and others. Most traditional teaching ofStatics has involved a homework assignment where the students solve problems similar to thosefrom lecture. The homework problems serve to reinforce the new concepts and to develop thestudents’ ability to solve math and physics based problems. These homework assignments havealso typically been graded student assessments.The challenge with using these homework problem sets for student

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

John W. Nicklow

papers. An anonymous peerreview was used to provide valuable feedback before the instructor evaluated final drafts. Basedon a student questionnaire and evaluation of papers by the instructor, the specified objectiveswere successfully met. It is recommended that similar types of assignments be incorporated intothe engineering curricula on a wider scale in order to promote student interests in specificengineering fields, while concurrently having a positive impact on communication skills.I. IntroductionEngineers have long been criticized for their apparent lack of communication skills. A difficultyfor the practicing engineer often lies in presenting technical concepts to a broader audience orclientele, in an understandable manner. Although writing

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2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

Lorenzo Govoni; Coleman Hayes; Colin Jennings; Mia Lattin; Saara Sheth; Meghna Sridhar; Bala Maheswaran

traditional braille printers 5. Arduino and control board (Fig 6, visible with motors andare often out of reach. Furthermore, the technology could be solenoid connected in Fig 5)adapted for use in diverse cultural and economic contexts, 5.1. Arduino code: receives G-code from computer,helping to bridge the accessibility gap faced by visually actuates motorsimpaired individuals across the world, in both education and 5.2. 2x DRV2285: allows Arduino to control high-communication. current stepper motors. Utilizes 1/16 micro stepping

Conference Session

Student Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James Edwin Cawthorne Jr., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

understanding of your limited focus market and an appreciation for the power of the strategic use of intellectual property can give you in the commercialization of that technology.”-BruceAlfred makes technical knowledge a starting point and Edward gives examples of why technicalknowledge is only the starting point for innovative behavior. “He (the innovator) takes his technical competence and uses it to build relationships with people to help them solve problems.”-Alfred Page 25.551.8 “It’s a mistake to set up a young person to think they can run a business when they graduate from school, as with a bachelors (degree

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-150: MECHATRONICS COURSE WITH A TWO-TIERED PROJECTAPPROACHHakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are robotics, automation, fuzzy logic, technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses and haptic interfaces for virtual reality. Page 12.1052.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Mechatronics Course with a Two-tiered Project ApproachAbstract - In this paper, we present a

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robin Burt; Krishna Athreya; K-Y. Daisy Fan

engineering, but also allowed them to experience the complex interaction amongour society, technology, and environment—an issue not often addressed in the early stages ofengineering education.IntroductionEngineering continues to be a field where women and people of color are highly under-represented, with women making up barely 20% of the undergraduate population in engineeringin the United States and minorities making up less than 10%.1 The recent report of theCommission on the Advancement of Women and Minorities in Science, Engineering andTechnology (CAWMSET) reiterates the national need for broadening the accessibility to qualitySET pre-college education, particularly for underrepresented minorities.2 Institutions andcolleges of engineering are

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Vanantwerp, Calvin University; Julie Anne Field Wildschut, Calvin University; Matthew Heun, Calvin University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)

] Sustainability Tracking, Assessment, and Reporting System (STARS), Learning Outcomes,The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), URL:https://stars.aashe.org/resources-support/help-center/academics/learning-outcomes[9] L. Gutierrez-Bucheli, G. Kidman, and A. Reid, "Sustainability in engineering education: Areview of learning outcomes," Journal of Cleaner Production, 330, 2022.https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jclepro.2021.129734 [10] C. F. Murphy, D. Allen, J. Crittenden, C. I. Davidson, C. Henderson, H. S. Matthews,“Sustainability in engineering education and research at US universities,” Environmental Scienceand Technology, vol. 43, no. 15, 2009.[11] R. L. McConnell and D. C. Abel, Environmental issues: An introduction to

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Alavizadeh, Purdue University Northwest; Maged Mikhail, Purdue University Northwest

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Instrumentation

measure the positions of cylinders shown in Figure 7. The measurementrequires using position feedback cylinders that send a signal back to the software to provide thenecessary information. The authors will collaborate with the industrial partner to acquirenecessary hardware and software to complete the second phase of the project.AcknowledgementThe authors would like to express their gratitude to Bimba Manufacturing for their continuoussupport of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering Technology programs.Reference[1] "Vickers" in Eaton. [Online]. Available:http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/ProductsbyName/Vickers/. Accessed: Feb. 4,2017.[2] Bimba manufacturing. [Online]. Available: http://www.bimba.com/. Accessed: Feb. 4, 2017[3] F. T

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2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Jason Salonga

below:exposed to art terms throughout their education, and are expected to use them when deconstruct-ing works of art. For novices, it helps to organize critical analysis into tangible subjects, such as • Like art projects, engineering projects should exercise creative thinking, and allow for a variety of alternatives.composition, tone, colour, proportion, scale, focus, texture, repetition, balance, and harmony, • Engineering students should be exposed to the critical study of completed works of engineering, both classical and contemporary.among others. All these elements contribute to an artwork’s style of visual expression

Conference Session

High-impact Learning Practices

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University; Nathan Hyungsok Choe, Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #29974Effective Methods to Promote Undergraduate Research in Civil EngineeringProf. Jieun Hur P.E., Ohio State University Dr. Jieun Hur is an assistant professor of practice at the Ohio State University (OSU). She received her Master and Ph.D. degrees from Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia. Her research focuses on the structural analysis and design applying probabilistic methods for performance and damage assess- ment of structural and nonstructural components. Dr. Hur has extensive research and work experience. She has lead and participated in various research projects and has advised

Conference Session

Empowering Students and Strengthening Community Relationships

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel A Acuña, George Mason University; Nathalia Peixoto, George Mason University; Holly Matto, George Mason University; Siddhartha Sikdar, George Mason University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

; healthcare industry with innovative and emerging technology, such as virtual reality, ultrasound, and noninvasive neural stimulation.Prof. Nathalia Peixoto, George Mason University Nathalia Peixoto received her BSc and MSc degrees in Electrical and Biomedical Engineering from the University of Campinas (Brazil). Her thesis focused on experimental models for migraine waves. During her doctoral work she took part in the German RetinHolly Matto, George Mason UniversityProf. Siddhartha Sikdar, George Mason University ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Addressing societal challenges through graduate-level community-engaged design

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2008 GSW

Authors

Gregory P. Starr

thepopularity of so-called "professional" wrestling, there is interestin robotic gladiator contests. These robot demolition derbiesare not only technically less interesting (the machines are Figure 1 Two robots on the maze.remote-controlled, it being dangerous and difficult to build anautonomous destruction machine), but play into the lowest-common-denonimator approach of the mass media.Such destruction-oriented contests are certainly not suited for educational purposes. We havetried to use events which involve skill, sustain spectator interest, and if possible require robotcooperation. Whatever contest is chosen, it's worth thinking about it from a social standpoint---what sort of message about the use of technology is the contest promulgating

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University; Talha Naqash, Utah State University; Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, “The Role of Metacognitive Knowledge in Learning, Teaching, and Assessing,” Theory Into Practice, vol. 41, no. 4, pp. 219–225, 2002[2]. M. C. Wittrock, “Generative learning processes of the brain”. Educational psychologist, 1992, 27(4), 531-541.[3]. B. L. Grabowski, “Generative learning contributions to the design of instruction and learning.” In Handbook of research on educational communications and technology, Routledge, 2013, 713-737.[4]. L. W. Hyeon, L. Y. Kyu, and G. L. Barbara, “Improving self-regulation, learning strategy use, and achievement with metacognitive feedback.” Educational Technology Research and Development 2010, 58, 629-648.[5]. S. K. William and S. M. Maat, “Understanding

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design I

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. Robert Scott Pierce P.E., Western Carolina University Robert Scott Pierce is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina Univer- sity. He received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993. Prior to his teaching career, he spent 14 years in industry designing automated equipment.Prof. Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University Dr. Kaul is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Western Carolina University. His re- search interests include Fracture Diagnostics, Structural Dynamics and Control, and Motorcycle Dynam- ics. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Promoting Innovation in a Junior-Level, Multidisciplinary

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

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Diversity

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Construction Engineering

effectiveness of the summer studios, the performance of two groupsof students was compared over the course of four years. This paper briefly addresses the outcomes of aquantitative research method used to show the similarities, differences, and correlations between thesubjects in traditional and intensive course formats.Keywords: Studio, Construction, Education, PerformanceBackgroundChallenges and MisconceptionsTime-compressed courses are gaining appeal for college students across America. The shorter timeframe is preferable to the lifestyle and learning style of many individuals. However, this differentapproach of college teaching has its pitfalls. A main concern for faculty with time-compressed courses isthe lack of formal training teachers and

Conference Session

College-Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Edward Floyd, Northwest College

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #22103Industry and Academia: Together Spells SuccessDr. Raymond Edward Floyd, Northwest College c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Industry and Academia: Together Spells Success R. E. Floyd, Life Senior IEEEAbstract – Whether one looks at engineering or engineering technology curriculums, there is nooutstanding indication of the importance of the role Industry can play in the successfulcompletion of a student‟s preparation for the future. Whether looking at accredited or non-accredited programs, the importance of Industry‟s partnering with Academia cannot

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

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Engineering Design Graphics

American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Engage Engineering and Science Students by Improving Their Spatial Visualization SkillsAbstractResearch has shown that students with enhanced spatial visualization skills, the ability to see andthink in 3-D, are more successful in engineering, technology, computer science, chemistry andmathematics courses. These skills can be developed with training and practice. KetteringUniversity is one of the 10 selected schools in the NSF – ENGAGE Group(http://www.engageengineering.org/?page=6). The three main themes of the ENGAGE grant areFaculty Interaction, Everyday Engineering Examples, and Spatial Visualization. This paperpresents an approach to improve students

Conference Session

Related Engineering Programs

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Laurie Cormier; Kelly Clark; Emily Ryan

Engineering Education”background in the classroom. The GK-12 program exposes undergraduate engineers to thepossibility of a future in education. Attracting engineers to education could become a powerfultool. Right now most science teachers have little or no engineering background. Teachingstudents about engineering without having received a formal engineering education is daunting tomany teachers. Many teachers participate in workshops and other CEEO programs to enhancetheir understanding of engineering and different methods used to teach it. Drawing undergraduatestudents into teaching would alleviate this problem.Although the GK-12 program opens many doors for engineers, it is not an easy job to have.Undergraduate students have to be able to handle

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Lloyd Barrett; Edward Young; David E. Klett; Jeffrey Morehouse; Jed Lyons

Session 3666 Integrating Auto Racing in the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum David Klett1, Lloyd Barrett2, Jeffrey Morehouse3, Jed Lyons3, Edward Young3 1 North Carolina A&T State University/2University of Virginia/ 3University of South CarolinaI. IntroductionThe Intercollegiate Auto Racing Association (ICAR) was formed in early 1998 for the purposeof organizing auto racing as a collegiate sport for engineering students. The race vehiclescurrently sanctioned for use by the Association are LegendsTM cars. Legends cars are five-eighths scale models of stock cars from the thirties and forties powered by 1200 cc four