Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Denny, University of Auckland; Beth Simon, University of California, San Diego; Melissa Micou, University of California, San Diego

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Biomedical

Education, 2010 Evaluation of PeerWise as an Educational Tool for BioengineersAbstractThere is a need to develop, validate, and widely implement tools that incorporate proveneducational strategies including collaborative learning, active learning, and peer tutoring.PeerWise is an innovative, web-based system in which students create multiple-choice questionsand answer those created by their classmates. Creating the question bank, rather than justaccessing an existing one transforms students from passive recipients to active learners. Theobjectives of this study were to characterize the use of PeerWise in a lower divisionbioengineering course and to measure its efficacy in improving student learning. Students whoused PeerWise performed

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R.F. William Hollender, Montana State University; James Becker, Montana State University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2010-1521: DEVELOPMENT OF A DOPPLER RADAR EXPERIMENT BOARDFOR USE IN MICROWAVE CIRCUITS AND ELECTRONICS COURSESR.F. William Hollender, Montana State UniversityJames Becker, Montana State University Page 15.399.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Development of A Doppler Radar Experiment Board For Use in Microwave Circuits and Electronics CoursesAbstractThe development of a Doppler radar experiment board and associated course content,observations from their first implementation in the fall 2009 offering of the microwave circuitscourse at Montana State University and plans for their revision and use in an upper divisionanalog electronics

Conference Session

Pedagogical Developments in BME

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Vargis, Vanderbilt University; Anita Mahadevan-Jansen, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical

lastdecade, optical sciences and technologies have been widely developed for new applications anddevices, both for basic science research as well as clinical settings. However, at the same time,biomedical optics courses have not been well-integrated into most undergrad biomedicalengineering curriculums. At Vanderbilt University, a junior to senior-level biomedicalengineering elective course entitled “Introduction to Biomedical Optics” has been developedwith the objective of “using light from the far-ultraviolet through the visible into the infrared fordiagnostic, therapeutic, and sensing applications in medicine and biology.”1Previous work in the development of this course focused on creating and implementing aninteractive instruction module of

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development & Innovations

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Kang Yen; Osama Mohammed

SouthEastCon ‘92, March 1992, pp.129-132.[7] Sebastien, R.Y. “A Real Time Electromagnetic Field Analysis System for the Energy Conversion Laboratory”, Florida International University, MS Thesis, 1998 Dr . Osama A. Mohammed received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He has many years of teaching, curriculum development, research and industrial consulting experience. He authored and co-authored more than 230 technical papers in the archival literature as well as in National and International Conference records in addition to additional numerous

Conference Session

Capstone & Educational Resource Developments

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yong Yang; Andrew Bennett; Steve Warren

curriculum, and long-term retention can be more of a factor forsome students than for others. This makes aggregate assessments of mathematics knowledgeretention difficult. This situation is exacerbated by the fact that student learning in LinearSystems is not simply a result of how much mathematical knowledge students retain: it alsodepends on the interpersonal dynamics between students and faculty and the resultant learningenvironment that these foster.To understand semester-to-semester retention of mathematics knowledge, improvements areneeded in two areas: (1) tracking systems for both homework and exams that offer bettergranularity than current systems and (2) formalized, consensus-based plans for how these datawill be acquired and stored so

Conference Session

New Electrical ET Course Development

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Zhang

Telecommunications Program at Western Car-olina University. Dr. Zhang’s research interests include Communications Theory, Wireless Networks, BandwidthEfficient Modulation Schemes, Signal Design and Information Coding, and Digital Signal Processing Techniquesfor Communications. Dr. Zhang is a member of IEEE and ASEE. KEN BURBANK is an Associate Professor and Director of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technologyat Western Carolina University. Dr. Burbank is active with IEEE, SME, and TAC of ABET, and strives to bringpractical engineering activities into the classroom. His current project is the development of a photonics programwithin the Electrical Engineering curriculum. ROBERT ADAMS is currently an Assistant Professor in the Department of

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Daniel Beenfeldt; John Field; Eric Beenfeldt; Edward Williams

ECE Department has required two semester-long courses in thefreshman curriculum to introduce its majors to their discipline. Initially, both of these courseswere wholly technical where the first course dealt with digital logic and the other with assembly 1language programming. In the early 1990’s the first course , ECE 101, was restructured toprovide a general introduction to electrical and computer engineering, including modules aimedat helping students make the transition from high school to college. Technical topics includeresistive circuits, RC circuits, the 555 timer, combinational logic, Karnaugh maps, sequentiallogic, DC motors and PWM control. These topics give the technical

Conference Session

Developing ABET Outcomes F--J

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Francis Di Bella

on his/her schedule and with limitedresources to handle the intrusion. In other words, a situation that is the prefect model ofwhat the student will experience after graduation when there are no visible red flags thatwarn of impending danger.INTRODUCTIONTeaching the “art’ of mechanical design is considered by some to be a very difficult,almost ephemeral exercise. As difficult as it may be, it does not compare by an order ofmagnitude to trying to teach engineering ethics to the overworked and (typically) theunder 21, engineering student. In fact, the instruction on engineering ethics can be andoften is encapsulated into its own course within the engineering curriculum. In that eventthe student is already “standing guard”, waiting for the

Conference Session

Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in IT/IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet; Gregory Neff, Purdue University, Calumet; Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University, Calumet; Mohammad Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Shoji Nakayama, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

programs are in an ideal position to support the packaging industry. This paperdescribes the first Mechatronics Engineering Technology bachelor program specifically designedto serve the packaging industry. The paper describes the program’s development process, thefinalized curriculum, industry partners, and laboratory development efforts.I. IntroductionWith global economy, consumer, industrial and commercial goods need to be packaged andshipped to different locations. The package must protect the content, deliver proper informationabout the content and in certain applications be appealing to customers. Packaging industries areunder continuous challenges as the cost of energy and material increases. More efficientpackages with less material are

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Faculty Development 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Elizabeth Long Lingo, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jeanine Lee McHugh Skorinko, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

meaningful and sustainable institutional change.Case Background: Development of a New Promotion Policy at WPIPrior research on Boyer-inspired promotion reform efforts shows that catalysts and barriers havevaried widely by institutional type and context [38]. Therefore, we begin by describing theinstitutional context at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. WPI is a medium-sized research-intensive, STEM-intensive private university. In the 2018-19 academic year, there were 420 full-time faculty, 4600 undergraduates, and 2200 graduate students [40]. WPI has a 50-year historyof a project-based undergraduate curriculum, a signature Global Projects Program, andrecognition for balancing research and teaching. Guided by the most recent strategic plan,extramural

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Ian Gravagne, Baylor University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

facilities or computing equipment • Development of curriculum to educate local stakeholders about insulation • Estimating economic consequences of providing campus hot water via renewable resourcesELG Outcomes and AssessmentIn addition to the engagement and participation assessment, the investigators will undertake alearning outcome assessment as part of the proposed project. An outline of the proposedoutcomes and assessment methods follows.Outcome 1: Students will exhibit increased energy literacy. Specifically, students will • Understand the science behind the principal kinds of energy that drive modern civilizations, e.g. fuels, electricity, heat, wind and solar; • Be capable of manipulating the basic

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshad Rajabipour, University of Hawaii, Manoa; Aleksandra Radlinska, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2009-1656: SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION: ACTIVE LEARNING OFSUSTAINABILITY THROUGH DESIGN AND EVALUATION OF GREENBUILDINGSFarshad Rajabipour, University of Hawaii, Manoa Dr. Farshad Rajabipour is an assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering at University of Hawaii – Manoa. He currently teaches courses on sustainability and green construction, as well as civil engineering materials. His research interests include sustainable construction, green materials, infrastructure management, life-cycle analysis, durability, and performance assessment of structures. He is actively involved in development of high performance green construction materials and has authored over 30 journal and

Conference Session

Professional Development and Lifelong Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Vinson, Northwestern University; Pryce Davis, University of Nottingham; Reed Stevens, Northwestern University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Learning Sciences from Northwestern University. His research interests include learning in informal settings and public engagement with science.Prof. Reed Stevens, Northwestern University Reed Stevens is a Professor of Learning Sciences at Northwestern University. He holds a B.A. in Mathe- matics from Pomona College and PhD in Cognition and Development from the University of California, Berkeley. Professor Stevens began his professional career as a mathematics teacher. For the past two decades, he has studied STEM learning both in and out of school. His research seeks to understand how and when learning environments are productive for people and to translate those findings into practical use in the design and resdesign

Conference Session

Career Decisions and Faculty Development

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Jill K. Nelson, George Mason University; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University; Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

CAREER Award. She is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and the IEEE Signal Processing, Communications, and Education Societies.Dr. Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University Margret Hjalmarson is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Education at George Mason University and currently a Program Officer in the Division of Research on Learning in Formal and Infor- mal Settings at the National Science Foundation. Her research interests include engineering education, mathematics education, faculty development and mathematics teacher leadership.Prof. Anastasia P. Samaras, George Mason University ANASTASIA P. SAMARAS is Professor of Education in the College of Education and Human Develop

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina; Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina; Kevin Brock, University of South Carolina; Darin Freeburg, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

Paper ID #29659Novel Courses for the Professional Development of Graduate Students:Results and ReflectionDr. Michael A. Matthews P.E., University of South Carolina Professor Matthews received his PhD from Texas A&M University in 1986. He was a member of the faculty at the University of Wyoming from 1987 to 1993, and has been at the University of South Carolina since 1994. He currently is Senior Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs and Vice Dean in the College of Engineering and ComputingDr. Gina M. Kunz, University of South Carolina Dr. Gina M. Kunz is Director of the Research Institute in the College

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-828: LABORATORY PRACTICUM IN COMBUSTIONDavid Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles David Blekhman is an Assistant Professor at Grand Valley State University. He holds M.S. in Thermal Physics from St. Petersburg State Technical University, Russia and a Ph. D. in Mechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo. Since joining GVSU, he has taught courses in the Mechanics and Thermal-Fluids sequences. He has also focused on developing courses in Combustion and Alternative Energy. Page 12.1001.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Robert John Bowman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Douglas A Mercer, Analog Devices Inc.

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6709Exploiting a Disruptive Technology to Actively Engage Students in the Learn-ing ProcessDr. John M Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus John Robertson, PhD, is a Professor in the Engineering Department at Arizona State University Poly- technic where he specializes in instrumentation and semiconductor technology. His research interests include process control and its application to educational development. He was formerly an executive with Motorola and now participates in many senior technical training programs with local companies.Prof. Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech Kathleen Meehan is

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

K. Joseph Hass, Bucknell University; Juliana Su, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

arrays. Page 25.947.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Modernizing the Microcontroller Laboratory with Low-Cost and Open-Source ToolsInstructors in the area of embedded systems face an ongoing struggle to incorporate currentdesign and development techniques into their laboratory exercises. In addition to the difficulty ofkeeping pace with technological advances in the field, a significant investment is often made inthe design tools and development boards with the expectation that these costs will be amortizedover five years or more. Fortunately

Conference Session

Developing ABET Outcomes F--J

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Timothy Hoffman; Christopher Zappe; Steven Shooter; Michael O'Donnell

of these shortcomings can lead to the development of methods to improve thelearning process for students of engineering in this area. Additionally, within an educationalframework, enhanced interaction between engineers and managers would provide for a moreeffective relationship in industry. This paper describes this protocol study in detail along withobservations of students’ communication. Data is presented, conclusions drawn andrecommendations given. It is believed that certain areas that contribute to the development ofthe skill of communication across fields are lacking in engineering curricula. This studyattempts to identify these areas to provide insight into the nature of risk communication problemsin industry.1 IntroductionIn the

Conference Session

New Computer ET Course Development

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kyle Hebsch; Jefferey Stevens; Andrew Gilchrist IV; Joel Weinstein

recognition/solutionskills.Simulating an industrial environment in the classroom is difficult. This paper describes amodel for providing this kind of culture wherein students are randomly assembled intoteams and given a poorly-defined task to complete within a ten-week period. The studentsare given little technical guidance and are required to deliver a working prototype of asoftware-based project.In the course, students deal with “customers” through weekly meetings with theinstructor who poses as an employee from a fictitious company. At those meetings, thestudents learn how to develop solutions to problems and also discover an importantlesson in corporate culture: They quickly find out that corporations may understand theirown missions, but do not

Conference Session

Formation and Development of Engineers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles; Michael W. Ibrahim; Gustavo B. Menezes, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

Paper ID #39704A Measurement of Systemic STEM Educational Wellness at a Minority-ServingInstitution Using the Eco-STEM Educational Ecosystem Health SurveyDr. Corin L. Bowen, California State University, Los Angeles Corin (Corey) Bowen is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Education, housed in the Department of Civil Engineering at California State University - Los Angeles. Her engineering education research focuses on structural oppression in engineering systems, organizing for equitable change, and developing an agenda of Engineering for the Common Good. She teaches structural mechanics and sociotechnical topics in

Conference Session

PCEE Session 4: Resource / Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Letourneau; Katherine Culp; Dorothy Bennett

Paper ID #36911Designing engineering activities that use narratives to evokeempathy and support girls’ engagement: A guide forpractitioners (Resource exchange)Susan Letourneau Susan Letourneau is a Senior Research Associate at the New York Hall of Science. She collaborates with educators and designers to develop and study museum experiences that emphasize play, exploration, and creative expression as avenues for STEM learning. She has over ten years of experience conducting inter- disciplinary research on children’s learning and caregiver-child interactions in science centers, children’s museums, and other informal

Conference Session

Formation and Development of Engineers

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dina Verdin, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus; Carlos Luis Perez, Arizona State University; Sharona Krinsky, California State University, Los Angeles; Emily L. Allen, California State University, Los Angeles

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

. IntroductionBackgroundStudents’ beliefs about their capabilities for intellectual growth and development can beunderstood as their mindsets. Dweck theorized [1], [2] there are two types of mindsets: growthmindset, which is the belief that abilities can be developed or grow over time and fixed mindset,which is the belief in a natural ability or have a certain amount of ability that cannot be changed.People with a growth mindset will accept constructive criticism, challenges and persevere whenfaced with setbacks. However, individuals with a fixed mindset will show the opposite. Studentswith a fixed mindset might be reticent to attempt challenging tasks. Fixed mindset students havethe attitude that their flaws result in failures, and they may feel vulnerable if their

Conference Session

Multimedia Tutorials and Web Development

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

problem-based learning approach utilizing math, science andtechnology principles, their web site includes teacher resources, and they publish the Journal ofTechnology Education6. NASA provides many activities for K-12 education7. The AAASprovides a ScienceNetLink8 web site that provides lessons, tools, resources, benchmarks. MCIFoundation supports the MarcoPolo9 website that focuses on K-12 education and technology andprovides teacher resources, professional development and a network. SECME, formerly knownas the Southeastern Consortium for Minorities in Engineering, offers profession development forteachers, principals and superintendents and provides many programs for K-12 students,including Early College/High School (ECHS), Empowering Parents

Conference Session

Survey and Assessment Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Little II, Oregon State University; Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Jana Bouwma-Gearhart, Oregon State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #13261Measuring Student Perceptions of Engineering Classroom Activities and theUse of Such Measures by STEM Faculty: The Development of the StudentClass Activity and Engagement InstrumentDr. David L. Little II, Oregon State University Dr. Little is a post-doc scholar at Oregon State University and a graduate of the STEM Education program at the University of Kentucky. He specializes in education measurement across the STEM disciplines, sustainability education at the post-secondary level, and interdisciplinary research and teaching within the STEM disciplines.Dr. Kathleen Quardokus Fisher, Oregon State University

Conference Session

Service-Learning in Developing Communities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Giannelli, Lafayette College; Sharon Jones, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

has won several grants including a P3 grantfrom the EPA for sustainability research. Despite these successes, EWB faces several challengesthat are common amongst student-led service groups particularly rotating members, uncertainbudgets, and a lack of communication. While there are certainly other issues with running astudent group, these are by far the most prominent issues. Using EWB-LC as a case study, weapplied project management concepts to develop a system to improve the performance ofstudent-led, multidisciplinary, service-learning organization. We used surveys to measure howstudents and leaders perceive the efficiency of the club, and we used project managementefficiency ratios to determine how effective the club is pre and post use

Conference Session

K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6100A Survey of Former GK-12 FellowsDr. Jed S. Lyons, University of South Carolina Dr. Jed Lyons is professor of Mechanical Engineering and interim associate dean for Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering and Computing at the University of South Carolina. His passion is developing hands-on learning experiences for engineering students from grades K through Ph.D.Ms. Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina Erica Pfister-Altschul has a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from MIT, and an ME in Mechanical Engi- neering from the University of South Carolina. In addition to eight years of industry

Conference Session

Developments in the Energy Laboratories

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University; Philip Gerhart, University of Evansville

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

efficiencies for the device, and pointed to future experimental work.In the second paper, two further objectives were met. First, assessment of the RC’s effectivenessas a learning tool was continued. The indirect assessment was extended through more studentsurveys, and a more direct assessment was performed based on graded student reports andexams. Assessment results were positive and pointed toward how the equipment can be used inthe best possible manner in the undergraduate curriculum. Second, experimental workperformed to characterize the Rankine Cycler was reported. Multiple steady state runs wereperformed to seek the optimum operating point and methods for measuring steam flow moreaccurately were proposed.For this paper, significant experimental

Conference Session

Reaching Students: Innovations to Curriculum in ET

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sergio Sgro, Eastern Kentucky University; Steve Freeman, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2008-924: TEACHING CRITICAL THINKING USING UNDERSTANDING BYDESIGNSergio Sgro, Eastern Kentucky UniversitySteve Freeman, Iowa State University Page 13.1155.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Teaching Critical Thinking using Understanding by Design Curriculum Development Methods“It is only when students apply what they are learning to actual situations or problems that theycome to see the value in what they are learning”2 (p. 4).IntroductionAcademia is buzzing with the idea of teaching students to think critically and creatively. Thisarticle introduces the reader to the use of the Understanding by Design5 methodology, alsoknown

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Falkowski, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

design are developed by defining a process in which a part is looked at. Somereal part prints are shown from local industry and the student is asked to look at the design Page 12.1530.6principles established in class. The student is asked to reference the handbook in developing agross design.Automation and numerical control are introduced at a very high level. There are other courses inour curriculum that go into much more detail. But a basic understanding of these processes canbe taught with the use of this handbook. Finally how does geometric tolerancing effectmanufacturing design is looked at. The basic symbols and terminology are based in