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Bart's Big Plan: Engaging High Schoolers in Engineering Adventures ... Ay Caramba!

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allison Antink-Meyer, Illinois State University; Jeritt Williams, Illinois State University; Matthew Aldeman, Illinois State University; Jin Ho Jo, Illinois State University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

research, which has been widely published, focuses on renewable energy systems and sustainable building strategies to reduce the negative impacts of urbanization. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Promoting High School Students' Interest and Career Access to Robotics,Automation, and Design Around Sustainability: Affordances and Limitations in Teachers and Curriculum Developers Roles (Fundamental)To promote interest and future choices around STEM careers, afterschool and other informaleducation programs have become key access points for students who may face greater challengesin entering STEM career pathways. Individual, environmental (including social), and behavioralfactors each interact in

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Engineering Education Research in K-12

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brenda Capobianco, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods, K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-435: MEASURING THE EFFECTS OF INTEGRATING ENGI-NEERING INTO THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM ON STU-DENTS’ SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTENT KNOWL-EDGEMelissa Dyehouse, Purdue University Melissa Dyehouse is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE). She received her M.S.Ed. and Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Purdue University. She has conducted research on instrument development and validation, students’ perceptions of engineers and scientists, and the effectiveness of interventions to improve students’ perceptions and attitudes about science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) disciplines. Her research at INSPIRE focuses on the

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NEE Technical Session 2 - Educator's experience and perspective

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gokce Akcayir, University of Alberta; Marnie V Jamieson, University of Alberta; Kristian Basaraba, University of Alberta; Duncan Buchanan, University of Alberta; Qingna Jin; Mijung Kim, University of Alberta; Janelle McFeetors, University of Alberta; Kerry Rose, University of Alberta

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Diversity

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

does not necessarily support sustained and significantpedagogical development and may not consider the specific needs of diverse undergraduatestudents who are taught using 'trial and error' pedagogies.After having experienced the program, GTAs commented about how the depth and specificity ofthe program enabled them to think about teaching and learning. Some mentioned particular areasof the pedagogical curriculum, including Bloom’s taxonomy and diversity among learners asuseful content for their teaching. One GTA said: “Bloom's Taxonomy for example, was amazing,I was not aware of these taxonomies.” Drawing this particular framework into the awareness ofthe GTAs allowed them to learn how to ask better questions when interacting with students

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Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lianne Cartee, North Carolina State University and University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Hatice O. Ozturk, North Carolina State University; Frances S. Ligler, North Carolina State University

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Biomedical Engineering

, works on curriculum development and coordinates assessment and accreditation activities. Her engineering education area of research is devel- opment of instructional technologies for successful math to engineering transition. She also collaborates with faculty in Women’s and Gender Studies to study the impacts of interventions done to increase the number of women in engineering.Dr. Frances S. Ligler, North Carolina State University Frances S. Ligler is the Lampe Distinguished Professor of Biomedical Engineering in the Joint Depart- ment of Biomedical Engineering in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University and School of Medicine at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and an elected

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole D. Berge, University of South Carolina; Charles E. Pierce, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6770Using Engineering Problems to Stimulate Critical Thinking in the MiddleSchool Science Classroom (works in progress or curriculum exchange)Dr. Nicole D. Berge, University of South Carolina Dr. Nicole Berge received her B.S. and M.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of South Carolina in 1999 and 2001, respectively. In 2006, she received her Ph.D. in Environmental En- gineering from the University of Central Florida. From 2006 to 2008, Dr. Berge worked as a postdoctoral associate at Tufts University. Currently, she is an assistant professor at the University of South Carolina.Dr. Charles

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Manian Ramkumar; Immanuel Edinbarough

Session 3150 A FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF NON-SITE BASED HANDS-ON CURRICULUM FOR ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION Immanuel Edinbarough, Manian Ramkumar The University of Texas at Brownsville / Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper discusses the development of an intelligent architecture for web-based programming& control of an automated manufacturing cell. The cell consists of a three-axis TERCO CNCmilling machine, an IBM SCARA robot and a raw material feed station. The cell components areintegrated using a data acquisition system (DAS), programmed using

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Tolga Cangar; S. Engin Kilic; Ömer Anlagan; Burak Sari

2793WEB BASED CIM LABORATORY EXPERIENCE IN ME CURRICULUM: PART DESIGN, NC-CODE GENERATION AND WORK ORDER DISPATCHING VIA INTERNET Integrated Manufacturing Technologies Research Group Sari, B., Cangar, T., Anlagan, O. & Kilic, S. E. Department of Mechanical Engineering Middle East Technical University, Ankara, TurkeyAbstractThis paper focuses on how basic CIM laboratory work can be enhanced through the use ofInternet. In the typical CIM laboratory experiment students are asked to produce their NC-Codesfor a given task. By the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Alok Verma; Cheng Lin

1793 Session Enhancing MET Curriculum with Applied Research Experience for Faculty - Parametric Study of Water Jet Cutting (WJC) Processes – A Case Study Alok K. Verma, Cheng Y. Lin Department of Engineering Technology Old Dominion University Carl J. Voglewede, Mike E. Tall Technology Development and Integration Branch NASA Langley Research CenterAbstract In today’s global competitive environment, the engineering technology curriculum must adoptand

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Ocean and Marine Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Delorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Michael Giglia; Ethan Hayon; Joseph Huyett; Donald Montemarano; Mark Siembab

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Diversity

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Ocean and Marine

Paper ID #12215A Student Design, Develop, Test & Deploy Project: Perseus II - Developmentof an Unmanned Marine System for an Underwater Unexploded OrdnanceMissionMr. Michael DeLorme, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES) Mr. Michael DeLorme Mr. DeLorme has 11 years of professional experience as a Research Asso- ciate/Engineer at Stevens; Davidson Laboratory, DHS National Center for Secure and Resilient Maritime Commerce (CSR), and Systems Engineering Research Center. Research concentrations include exper- imental marine hydrodynamics, unmanned marine vehicles, the implementation of hydro-acoustics for the detection of

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Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie Phillips, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Khalil Najafi, University of Michigan; Lisa R. Lattuca, University of Michigan

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

of curriculum development and revision at the course, program, and institutional levels, including how faculty attitudes, beliefs, and c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Paper ID #22711cultures influence curricular and instructional practices and how these in affect student learning. Herstudies have been funded by ABET, the National Science Foundation and the Helmsley Foundation. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 WIP: Reinventing the Undergraduate EE Curriculum to Address Tomorrow’s Cross-Disciplinary Global ChallengesIntroductionThe rapid

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Stimulating Broader Industrial Participation in Undergraduate Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Anna Traband, University of Toledo; Daniel Burklo, Northwest State Community College; Nadeane D. Howard, University of Toledo; Marcia A King-Blandford, University of Toledo

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College Industry Partnerships

University of Toledo. Burklo’s master’s research examined renewable energy, and his work served as the foundation for one of the first associate degree programs in alternative energy approved by the Ohio Board of Regents. Burklo was invited by the University of Toledo to contribute his expertise in program and curriculum development and alternative energy as part of their National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation Grant. The grant’s purpose in part was to establish statewide standards for renewable energy courses and programs at the associate degree level that prepare and produce a highly skilled workforce in alternative energy. Burklo is the Chairperson for the Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Cercone, Manhattan College; Medya Fathi, Manhattan University; Matthew Volovski, Manhattan College; JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan University; Peter K Sweeney, Manhattan College

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #45972BOARD # 249: Infusing System-Level Thinking and Analytics into the UndergraduateCurriculum to Create 21st Century Civil & Environmental Engineers.Christina Cercone, Manhattan College Assistant ProfessorMedya Fathi, Manhattan UniversityMatthew Volovski, Manhattan CollegeDr. JUNESEOK LEE, Manhattan UniversityPeter K Sweeney, Manhattan College ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025Work in Progress: NSF-IUSE Infusing System-Level Thinking and Analytics into the Undergraduate Curriculum to Create 21st Century Civil and Environmental EngineersIntroductionTwo decades into the 21st

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Curricular Innovations in College-Industry Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard T. Schoephoerster, University of Texas, El Paso; Ryan Wicker, University of Texas, El Paso; Ricardo Pineda, University of Texas, El Paso; Ahsan Choudhuri, University of Texas, El Paso

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College Industry Partnerships

Engineer of 2020,13 we are developing a new BS degree program that includes a broad-based curriculum of engineering design, project management, and innovation, along with business, communication, ethics, and social sciences.14 For optimal preparation for professional engineering practice, it is recommended that this foundation be followed by post-graduate study, via a professional Master’s degree program, in a specific discipline or concentration. Our first professional Master’s degree program is in Systems Engineering. Incorporation of Clinical Experiences into Program Learning Outcomes The Systems Engineering program requires a 3 credit hour mandatory practicum in which students are hired full-time by partner

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Student Learning and Assessment I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Wroblewski, Boston University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-283: HERDING CATS: WEAVING COHERENT APPLICATIONTHREADS THROUGH A MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CURRICULUMTO FACILITATE COURSE-TO-COURSE CONNECTIVITY AND IMPROVEMATERIAL RETENTIONDonald Wroblewski, Boston University Don Wroblewski is an Associate Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Boston Univer- sity, and has been the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Aerospace Studies since 1998. He is a two-time winner of the department award for Excellence in Teaching and one of two inaugural winners of the College of Engineering’s Innovative Engineering Education Fellow award. He has been active in both curriculum and course innovations. He has developed 7 new courses including an on-line Mechanics course and

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Community Engagement Division 3 - Engagement in Practice Lightning Round: Fostering Reciprocal Partnerships and Empowering Change

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen M. Conroy, The Ohio State University; Patrick Sours, The Ohio State University; Adithya Jayakumar, The Ohio State University; Rachel Marie Tuttle

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Community Engagement Division (COMMENG)

institutions and ensure the most up-to-date approaches andterminology are being communicated to students. This document can also help identify gaps andguide the use of resources for developing new research, partnerships, courses, etc.The structure and form of the program can then be addressed to best meet the stated mission,values, and outcomes. Creating a structure where students all take the same introductory course,have the opportunity to choose from a variety of courses and community-engaged experiences,and finally complete a year-long community engaged project allows students to build skillsthrough a supportive curriculum. These opportunities are supplemented with several studentorganizations and a recently-developed applied research laboratory

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isabel Hilliger P.E., Pontificia Universidad Catholica de Chile; Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Mar Pérez-Sanagustín, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile

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Diversity

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, learningoutcomes and the curriculum path. Findings show that students were capable of formulatingimprovement actions to enhance curriculum and teaching practices as a group. Implications forother institutions are discussed to promote the application of this participatory approach incurriculum evaluation processes.1. Introduction Today, engineering students need to develop a broad range of technical and entrepreneurialskills, such as: the ability to address a real-world problem, to design a technology-based productor service, to work in multidisciplinary teams, to communicate effectively, and to manage risks[1], [2]. To address this need, schools of engineering have created different opportunities to learnentrepreneurial skills and knowledge. Studies

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Accredidation

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Uriel Ruben Cukierman, IFEES; Lueny Morell, InnovaHiEd; Rene Alejandro Noel, Universidad de Valparaíso; Roberto Munoz, Universidad de Valparaíso; Eduardo Vendrell Vidal, Polytechnic University of Valencia; Carlos Becerra, Escuela de Ingeniería Civil Informática, Universidad de Valparaíso; Carmen Gloria Prado Mg, Universidad de Valparaiso

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International Forum

2016 ASEE International ForumTriple-Helix and International Collaboration to Design and Implement anOutcomes Based Engineering Curriculum to Better Serve Stakeholders in Valparaíso, ChileAbstractFollowing an approach that has been pursued by many engineering programs that areoutcomes based accredited, this paper describes the process of designing and implementingthe curricula in the College of Engineering of the Universidad de Valparaíso in Chile, using abackwards design approach and also focusing on addressing stakeholders’ needs throughstudents’ outcomes. Driven by the Chilean government through funding from MINEDUC (itseducational development branch), this University has undertaken the task to completelyrevamp its

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Javier Savelski, Rowan University; Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Maryfaith Rodgers, Rowan University; Pavlo Kostetskyy, Rowan University; Keith McIver; Haddy Diallo; Kaitlyn Jean Zienowicz; Jason J. Giacomelli, Rowan University; Vladimir de Delva

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NSF Grantees

Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Curriculum and K-12 EducationAbstractRowan University, in collaboration with the National Science Foundation (NSF) fundedEngineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems (C-SOPS), isdeveloping teaching modules and problem sets to introduce students to engineering concepts inthe particle and powder technology of pharmaceutical processing and drug delivery systems. TheCenter is hosted by Rutgers University and also includes Purdue University, the New JerseyInstitute of Technology, and the University of Puerto Rico in Mayagüez. The goal of the Centeris to become a national focal point for developing structured organic particulate systems used inpharmaceuticals and their manufacturing

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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Abdallah Tubaishat, Zayed Univeristy; Faouzi Bouslama, Université Laval

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Information Systems

is anticipated that such a curriculum will reducestudents’ fear of programming and renew their interest in the computing field in general as wellas the IS/IT field in particular.IntroductionAcademic institutions in the US and elsewhere aspire to generate an IS/IT curriculum that canproduce graduates with critical skills required by business and government as well as provide theneeded general education1. Currently, the IS 2002 recommendations form the blueprint forcurriculum development of IS majors2. An important part of the IS curriculum is problemsolving and programming. As a matter of fact the IS 2002 recommendations not onlyacknowledge the importance of problem solving in the curriculum but it requires an embeddedapproach to introducing

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Maher E. Rizkalla P.E., Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

correspondedwith their teaching area (e.g., biology, chemistry, physics). To address this evaluation question,we report quantized observational data of these lessons. Specifically, our observations wereconducted using a modified version of the Science Teacher Inquiry Rubric (STIR). The STIRrubric was developed based upon the National Science Education Standards’ essential features ofinquiry instruction.10 STIR has been tested for validity for use as an observation tool with verygood inter-rater reliability.5The STIR rubric guides observers with respect to the following five curriculum features: 1. Learners are engaged by scientifically oriented questions. 2. Learners give priority to evidence, which allows them to develop and evaluate

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Project-based Learning in ET Programs

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyril B Okhio, Kennesaw State University; Florian Misoc, Kennesaw State University; Austin B. Asgill, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

,graduate students, and faculty. This paper analyzes the student learning outcomes, forEngineering and Engineering Technology (E&ET) programs, where the curriculum has beentailored to include undergraduate research, as compared to lecture & lab-based curriculum.Previous research, on which the present work is based, shows that research projects allowstudents to explore, discover and innovate in a limited period of time and space. Theliterature reveals that undergraduate research helps to integrate students with the faculty andresults in publications which appear in peer-reviewed journals. Thus the student is able tocreate portfolios that shed light on their learning and skills development in the professions.Through this work, the following

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 28

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nikita Dawe, University of Toronto; Amy Bilton, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

the development of sociotechnical thinking and lifelong learning skills in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Identifying curriculum factors that facilitate lifelong learning in alumni career trajectories: Stage 3 of a sequential mixed-methods study1.0 IntroductionIn this research paper, we present results of the third stage of a mixed-methods study thatinvestigates the relationship between lifelong learning and undergraduate experiences forscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) alumni. Lifelong learning can bedefined broadly as a graduate’s “generic ability to guide their own learning throughout their livesand in the wide variety of situations they will

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DEED Technical Session 9 - Design Across the Curriculum

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rubaina Khan, University of Toronto; Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

students experience design thinkingfrequently and provide a space for curriculum innovation. The design courses can be thought ofas part of a learning progression in which students develop their professional identity throughepistemic activities, social networks, and sense-making.However, most engineering students see few connections across the sequence of design coursesand their technical experiences while being exposed to different perspectives on the field [8].Therefore, more research and engineering education partnerships are needed to examineprograms' coherence around central disciplinary competencies such as critical thinking,collaboration, and design. Another critical factor in student engagement, retention, andpreparation for the workplace

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Civil Engineering Teaching Part Three

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Karen Lozano, University of Texas-Pan American; Karl Kiefer, Invocon, Inc., Houston, Taxes; Xinqing Ma, Inframat Corp, Farmington, Connecticut.

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Civil Engineering

objective of this paper is to share strategiesfor utilizing nanotechnology as a vehicle to strengthen engineering curriculum and enhanceundergraduate engineering educational outcomes. The paper presents instructional strategies andnew course modules for integrating nanotechnology education into a mainstream civilengineering undergraduate curriculum. The outcomes from the first year implementation arerevealed, and their implications and future improvement are discussed.IntroductionNanotechnology enables the development of miniature sensors and smart materials with higherperformance and multi-function (e.g. self-healing, sensing and actuating). The nation’s bestthinkers on nanotechnology and transportation gathered at a recent workshop and envisioned

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Stephen James Kmiotek P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

my 30 years of experience in the chemical and environ- mental industries to the undergraduate classes and curriculum development. My focus through most of my career has been on Chemical Process Safety, Environmental, Health and Safety, and, Air Pollution En- gineering. These fields draw on virtually every part of chemical engineering, but they also draw heavily on other disciplines, including social justice and law, leading to programs that are heavily multidisci- plinary. Also, my experience has spanned many types of industries, from traditional chemical companies, to electronics and microelectronics, to pulp and paper, metal foundries, and even wineries and breweries. The result is a rich, integrated background

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Software Engineering Topics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheryl Duggins, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Engineering Disciplines? A Critical Analysis of ABET’s Software Engineering Curriculum GuidelinesAbstractSince the 1968 NATO Conference which coined the term “software engineering”, softwarepractitioners and educators alike have been fighting an uphill battle over the right to be viewed asengineers. The Association of Computing Machinery (ACM) and the Institute of Electrical andElectronic Engineers Computer Society (IEEE-CS) joined forces to try and come to terms withthe question of what exactly is software engineering? From the initial work done by theSoftware Engineering Education Project (SWEEP) that developed draft accreditation criteria forundergraduate degrees in software engineering (SWE) in 1998, to the

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Pittsburgh; Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

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Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

processes and advanced materials (cokes, carbon fibers) from oil residues, and became a business leader for specialty products (lube oils, asphalts, waxes, cokes) at Petroleos de Venezuela, PDVSA (1983-1998). He is a founding member of Universidad Monteavila (Caracas, Venezuela) (1998—2018) and became the Chancellor of this university (2005-2015), and the President of the Center for Higher Studies (2015-2018), including teaching in the Humanities. After rejoining the University of Pittsburgh, he has been teaching Pillar courses on Reactive Process Engineering, Process Control, Process Control Lab, and Process Design. In addition to technical courses, his service extends over curriculum development, outreach programs

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney S. Smith-Orr, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Paras Mandal, University of Texas at El Paso; Sukumar Kamalasadan

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

context of electric powersystems. This work is a small portion of an NSF IUSE-funded project to improve the undergraduatepower and energy curriculum at two collaborating universities. The focus of this improvement isto incorporate developing topics in the field that are not currently integrated into the curriculum.New modules that utilize situative and active learning pedagogy have been developed. Therefore,the use of concept maps is being employed to enable students a way to provide a comprehensivepicture of how they visualize and draw connections in and across the concepts being learned. II. Methods In preparing for the incoming data that would be produced from the concept maps, the researchteam initially intended to rely on the

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ravi Athale; John Treichler; Dave Munson; Sally Wood; Geoffrey Orsak; Scott Douglas; Mark Yoder

UniversityAbstractThe INFINITY Project (www.infinity-project.org) is a nationally recognized partnership betweenleading universities, industry, and K-12 educators to help school districts incorporate modernengineering and technology in their high school curricula. This effort aims to develop a novel andinteractive curriculum emphasizing the engineering fundamentals and the fun of the modern high-tech age.This paper outlines the goals and technology elements of the INFINITY Project. Implementationissues of the program are addressed, including textbook and laboratory creation, teacher training,and online classroom support.Math and physics high school teachers are teaching this curriculum in 14 Texas schools at thistime. This paper presents the early results of

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NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geling Xu, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Kristen B Wendell, Tufts University; Tyrine Jamella Pangan, Tufts University; Debra Bernstein; William Church; Ethan E Danahy, Tufts University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineers androboticists. When teachers customize biomimetic challenges for their particular classes,biomimicry can also be a personally authentic learning experience for students. In our research,we are exploring how middle-school STEM teachers adapt biomimicry curriculum materials tomeet the needs of their school, classroom, and students.Theoretical FrameworkOur research on professional development for STEM teachers is grounded in prior research andtheory on teachers as designers. Studies have shown that when teachers are supported to take onthe role of designer, they develop a deeper understanding of curricula, build their sense ofownership, and make changes in instructional planning (Cviko et al., 2014; Penuel & Gallagher,2009). In addition