Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Pillars of Our Curriculum

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebeka Yocum, Oregon Institute of Technology; Vikash Gayah, Pennsylvania State University

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

of transportation engineering education. This paperdocuments the results of a survey of how traffic operations concepts are integrated intoundergraduate level civil engineering curricula in the United States and how these topics aretaught. A survey was distributed to faculty at universities with civil engineering programs acrossthe United States. The survey responses reveal concepts related to traffic operations are coveredin a large majority of introductory transportation courses and many universities offer a secondarycourse covering concepts related to traffic operations. The survey also reveals that, while mostinstructors utilize active learning strategies in their classrooms, there is little collaborative effortthat goes into developing

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum II

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Scott Richards

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #29519WIP: Entrepreneurially Minded Learning in a Physiological SignalsAnalysis LabJennifer Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Jennifer Bailey is a Senior Lecturer of Biomedical Engineering at Rochester Institute of Technology, where she has taught since January of 2014. She previously taught at the University of Illinois and the University of Southern Indiana after graduating from Purdue University. Bailey’s passion is lab course development and improving student learning through enhancing lab and other hands-on experiences.Dr. Michael Scott Richards American

Conference Session

Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of wireless/mobile technology inclassroom instruction to improve teaching and learning. A wireless LAN (Local Area Network)composed of Tablet PCs was setup. Special interactive software was installed. The platform todeliver some of the EET (Electronics Engineering Technology) courses was developed. TheseEET courses were redesigned to adapt to the new system. Evaluations from the students showedthat they are learning more and concentrating on the subject matter. They overwhelmingly gavepositive feedback to this new instructional system. Feedback from all the instructors is positiveas well. We plan to include more courses using this new system in the future.IntroductionOne of the challenges facing faculty in Electronics Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Design in the BME Curriculum and ABET Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering; John Denis Enderle, University of Connecticut; Amy Lerner, University of Rochester; Samantha Jacques; Peter Katona, The Whitaker Foundation

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Biomedical

2006-1139: DESIGN VERSUS RESEARCH; ABET REQUIREMENTS FOR DESIGNAND WHY RESEARCH CANNOT SUBSTITUTE FOR DESIGNJohn D. Gassert, Milwaukee School of Engineering John D. Gassert, Ph.D., P.E., is currently a Professor and Biomedical Engineering Program Director at Milwaukee School of Engineering. He received his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering in 1995 from Marquette University and his BS and MS degrees in Electrical Engineering in 1971 and 1974 also from Marquette University. Gassert is a member of BMES and the Accreditation Activities Committee of the BMES, a Senior Member of the IEEE, an ABET EAC program evaluator for Biomedical Engineering, and a member of the NSPE. He has developed and taught

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 19: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eunhye Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matilde Luz Sanchez-Pena, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #27204Assessing the Data Analysis Training of Engineering UndergraduatesMrs. Eunhye Kim, Purdue University, West Lafayette Eunhye Kim is a Ph.D. student and research assistant in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research interests lie in engineering design education, especially for engineering stu- dents’ entrepreneurial mindsets and multidisciplinary teamwork skills in design and innovation projects. She earned a B.S. in Electronics Engineering and an M.B.A. in South Korea and worked as a hardware development engineer and an IT strategic planner in the industry.Nathan M. Hicks, Purdue

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Curriculum Exchange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean M. Trusedell, Purdue University; Mindy Hart, EPICS

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #8624The EPICS Program: Innovative Education for Authentic LearningMrs. Jean M. Trusedell, Purdue University Jean Trusedell is a Nationally Board Certified Teacher with extensive experience working with K-12 Ed- ucators and students. Her current project is working with the EPICS (Engineering Projects in Community Service) at Purdue University to create curriculum that can be used with students throughout the coun- try to integrate best classroom practices with engineering principles. Previously, she was the Science and Technology Coach for MSD of Decatur Township in Indianapolis, IN. Ms. Trusedell is pursuing a

Conference Session

ETD Technical Session 5 - ET Curriculum and Programs II

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando Ayala, Old Dominion University; Kristie Gutierrez, Old Dominion University; Francisco Cima; Julia Noginova; Min Jung Lee, Old Dominion University; Stacie Ringleb, Old Dominion University; Pilar Pazos, Old Dominion University; Krishnanand Kaipa, Old Dominion University; Jennifer Kidd, Old Dominion University

simulation of multiphase flows while acquiring skills in high-performance parallel computing and scientific computation. Before that, Dr. Ayala held a faculty position at Universidad de Oriente where he taught and developed courses for a number of subjects such as Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Thermodynamics, Multiphase Flows, Hydraulic Machinery, as well as different Laboratory courses. Additionally, Dr. Ayala has had the opportunity to work for a number of engineering consulting companies, which have given him an important perspective and exposure to the industry. He has been directly involved in at least 20 different engineering projects related to a wide range of industries. Dr. Ayala has provided service to

Conference Session

FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Melissa Carole Richards, Clarkson University; Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

enrolled.Because it addresses the role of engineering in society and the effect of societal forces ontechnology development, it might prove to be a good concept for a springboard course forengineering curricula. It may also be useful as a source of ideas to those teaching orcontemplating delivering similar courses, or courses which intersect this course in some way incontent, objectives, etc.Course Outcomes, Content and PedagogyThe common university curriculum, known as the Clarkson Common Experience Curriculum,requires all undergraduate majors of the university to complete courses in six Knowledge Areasand complete at least one Tech course along with other requirements relating to communicationsoutcomes and professional experience. These curriculum

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharlene Yang, Museum of Science, Boston; Christine M. Cunningham, Museum of Science

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-1829: EXCHANGE-ENGINEERING IS ELEMENTARY LESSONSTHAT HIGHLIGHT SUSTAINABILITYSharlene Yang, Museum of Science, Boston Sharlene Yang is the professional development director for the Engineering is Elementary project. She has ten plus years of experience as both a science educator and researcher that includes teaching biology, environmental outreach education, and research in biopsychology. Prior to joining the EiE team, Sharlene was a founding teacher at an alternative school for ”at risk” teens; she understands the challenges of working with children that struggle in a mainstream school environment and the importance of creating a classroom that fosters inquiry and student-centered learning. With that in

Conference Session

Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cyrus Habibi, University of Wisconsin - Platteville; Tina Alaei

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

. His research spans optical sensors, dielectric spectroscopy, and engineering education, with multiple peer-reviewed publications. Dr. Habibi is also active in mentoring undergraduate students, curriculum development, and securing research grants.Tina Alaei ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Work In Progress: Enhancing Engineering Education through Course Alignment: A Structured Approach to Integrating Learning Outcomes, Content, and AssessmentAbstractEffective course design is critical in engineering education to ensure students achieve theintended learning outcomes. This paper introduces a structured approach to course alignment andmapping, with a focus on

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Komlos, Villanova University; Stephanie L. Walkup PE, Villanova University; Kevin A. Waters P.E., Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sophomore-level course introducing students to tools and techniques, such assurveying, understanding maps and plan sets, and field sampling, required for their CivilEngineering curriculum as well as throughout their professional career. This course wasoriginally a project-based course that included many of these core aspects of Civil Engineeringbut used outdated equipment such as theodolites for surveying and planimeters for measuringareas on maps, rather than modern technologies. Subsequent iterations of the course haveincluded more up-to-date technologies but lacked cohesion, covering a range of topics and CivilEngineering disciplines but not in a way that clearly connected them together.Project-based learning is a type of inquiry-based learning

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joyce Palmer Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

science and math K-12 issues, teacher education, and teacher professional development. She managed federal and state grant programs focused on teacher professional development. For ten years she served on the Board of Examiners for the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education. She was also at the University of South Carolina for 17 years where she taught undergraduates, had an active research program in paleo-oceanography, and numerous graduate students. She has a B.S. in Zoology from the University of Rhode Island and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of South Carolina.Joyce Palmer Allen, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network Joyce Palmer Allen is the Assistant

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Wendell, Tufts University; Kathleen Connolly, Tufts University; Christopher Wright, Tufts University; Linda Jarvin, Tufts University; Mike Barnett, Boston College; Chris Rogers, Tufts University; Ismail Marulcu, Boston College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

improved understanding of the science they use in the service of designcompletion.6 In this paper, we describe a curriculum research and development project devotedto exploring this hypothesis. We consider the theoretical background that supports this endeavor,the initial set of four engineering design-based science curriculum units that have been created,and the preliminary findings on the science content learning that occurs during unit enactment.The purpose of our project is to explore an overarching research question: what are theconsequences of using engineering-design-based activities as contexts for specific sciencecontent instruction in the upper elementary grades? To investigate this question, we havecollaborated with local teachers to

Conference Session

Construction Session 4: Outside of the Construction Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Syed Mahmood Ahmed P.E., East Carolina University; Kiersten Marie Mahaffy, East Carolina University; Lincoln Harding Forbes, Harding Associates Inc., Miami; Rachel M. Robinson-Watts, East Carolina University; Ashley Lauren Gregory, East Carolina University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

support and revenue from various funding agencies including United States Agency for International Development, US Department of Defense, and Florida Department of Ed- ucation and through his international conferences. He is the author of four books and has also published extensively (over 150 publications) in international journals and conferences in his areas of expertise. Dr. Ahmed is currently on the editorial board of more than 6 international journals and serves as the Associate Editor of ASCE Journal of Construction Engineering & Management and the Associate Editor of the Built Environment Project & Asset Management (BEPAM) Journal.Ms. Kiersten Marie Mahaffy, East Carolina UniversityDr. Lincoln Harding

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-830: LESSONS LEARNED IN ADOPTING A CFD PACKAGEDavid Blekhman, California State University Los Angeles David Blekhman is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering 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 12.1017.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Importance of Technical & Professional Writing in Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Ivana Milanovic, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

between the students and theirindustry sponsors and instructors. In addition, the approach emphasizes that just as theengineering design process is scrutinized, analyzed, reworked, and adapted, so is thecommunication design process.As Paretti notes, it is essential that faculty understand this, so that they can create and implementcommunication assignments that help students develop an “analytical, metacognitive approach”to reports and presentations that resembles, to a large degree, the engineering design process.4Finding SolutionsIn an effort to explore better methods of helping students transfer essential knowledge and skills,the engineering faculty piloted an SDP course incorporating industry sponsors and a facultyconsultant from the

Conference Session

Laboratory Courses and Programming in the Aerospace Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Ruben D. Lopez-Parra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Genisson Silva Coutinho, Instituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia da Bahia; Alberto W. Mello, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Michael David Sangid, Purdue University; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University at West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

learning tool for the Purdue AAE students.3. MethodsIn order to incorporate the use of VLs as a part of curriculum, we analyzed the course context ofAAE 20401, Aeromechanics II Laboratory. Furthermore, we characterized the course content,assessed student learning, and developed the pedagogy of the course using the Backward CourseDesign Model [37] so that we were able to identify how VLs could (and should) be integratedinto the curriculum. Using the knowledge we gained from these analyses, we integrated VLs asa part of AAE 20401 curriculum during the Fall 2018 semester as a preliminary implementationfollowed by a full-on implementation with the SoTL activities during the Fall 2019 semester.For SoTL results and discussion on the research questions

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 14: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Appelhans, University at Albany; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; Thomas De Pree, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Indiana-Purdue University; Jennifer Karlin, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Donna M. Riley, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

practices —shifting from lecture to active learning forexample—there is a direct impact on student learning that is relatively straightforward tomeasure. However, every course is also part a curriculum that is developed by the faculty, oftenin line with a college or university’s present vision, and shaped by national values and policiessurrounding engineering education and higher education. These factors have indirect but equallysignificant impacts on student learning, and constitute the larger ecosystem in which studentlearning takes place. These indirect effects are more difficult, and likely impossible, to fullyunderstand. If the higher education system in the United States was more centrally governed byan educational ministry, as is found in

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum, Projects, and Pedagogy in Aerospace Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chadia A. Aji, Tuskegee University; M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

assist incoming freshmen cope with first year mathematics classes. She developed teaching modules to improve students’ learning in mathematics using technology.Dr. M. Javed Khan, Tuskegee University Dr. M. Javed Khan is Professor and Head of Aerospace Science Engineering Department at Tuskegee University. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University, M.S. in Aero- nautical Engineering from the US Air Force Institute of Technology, and B.E. in Aerospace Engineer- ing from the PAF College of Aeronautical Engineering. He also has served as Professor and Head of Aerospace Engineering Department at the National University of Science and Technology,Pakistan. His research interests include

Conference Session

Approaches to Mathematics Curriculum to Include Projects and Technologies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Computer Science Engineering at the University of Louisville’s Speed School of Engineering in 2008. Since completing his degree, Jeff has been teaching engineering mathematics courses to first and second year engineering students and continuing his dissertation research with Dr. James H. Graham. The focus of their research has been on high assurance security solutions for industrial control system field devices. For the past three years their research has been funded by the National Institute for Hometown Security. Jeff is also interested in educational technology, working to develop and evaluate effective uses of Tablet PCs for classroom instruction.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics in the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Mary Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Cassidy Laurel Grady, Colorado School of Mines; Nicole M. Smith, Colorado School of Mines; Linda A. Battalora, Colorado School of Mines; Emily Sarver, Virginia Tech; Carrie J. McClelland P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Rennie B. Kaunda , Colorado School of Mines; Elizabeth Holley, Colorado School of Mines

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Engineering Ethics

. Greg earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice from UC Berkeley where he acquired a passion for using engineering to facilitate developing communities’ capacity for success. He earned his master’s degree in Structural Engineering and Risk Analysis from Stanford University. His PhD work at CU Boulder focused on how student’s connections of social responsibility and engineering change throughout college as well as how engineering service is valued in employment and supported in the workplace.Ms. Cassidy Laurel Grady, Colorado School of Mines Cassidy is currently a junior attending Colorado School of Mines. She is majoring in Geological En- gineering and minoring in

Conference Session

Focus on Capstone Experiences in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

survey,instructors viewed themselves as a guide or facilitator, bringing students through the textbookmaterial in a “rational way” and providing alternate explanations to the text. Others attempt togive a “big picture” view, tying various elements of the course (and the curriculum) together into Page 22.788.13a cohesive whole. For some, the role shifts as needed, from mentor to partner to coach dependingon the student and the situation. Some express the need for them to make the topic interestingand accessible, and to develop new examples and homework problems. The role as an evaluatorwas

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 19: Thinking about the Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darby Rose Riley, Rowan University; Joshua Bourne Reed, Rowan University; Richard T. Cimino, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

University (USA) and was 2014-15 Fulbright Scholar in Engineering Education at Dublin Institute of Technology (Ireland).Dr. Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University Cheryl A. Bodnar, Ph.D., CTDP is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. Dr. Bodnar’s research interests relate to the incorporation of active learn- ing techniques in undergraduate classes as well as integration of innovation and entrepreneurship into the engineering curriculum. In particular, she is interested in the impact that these tools can have on student perception of the classroom environment, motivation and learning outcomes. She obtained her certifica- tion as a Training and Development

Conference Session

ENT Division Technical Session: EM Across the Curriculum I

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University; Cheryl A. Bodnar, Rowan University; Kaitlin Mallouk, Rowan University; Bruce Oestreich, Rowan University; Ted Howell, Rowan University; Jennifer Tole, Rowan University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

assessment of student learning.Dr. Scott Streiner, Rowan University Dr. Scott Streiner is an assistant professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, with a focus in engineering education. His research interests include engineering global competency, cur- ricula and assessment; pedagogical innovations through game-based and playful learning; spatial skills development and engineering ethics education. His funded research explores the nature of global com- petency development by assessing how international experiences improve the global perspectives of en- gineering students. Dr. Streiner has

Conference Session

Before the Capstone: Project-based Experiences Early in the Curriculum

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; Thinesh Selvaratnam

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

stress, strain, safetyfactors, etc., that can be used to update designs as necessary in real-time. These activities can besimplified to the extent where freshman first-year students can successfully engage with the toolsand develop a working product without having any significant engineering background. Thistechnology has been shown to improve student outcomes [7] and creative competence [8],increase student motivation, enable the creation of interdisciplinary learning communities [9],and improve metacognitive skills [10].The implementation of peer mentoring activities into the curriculum can help to both enhancestudent learning by improving higher-level thinking skills, communication, and teamwork [11],and offer opportunity for mentor

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Abbas Johnson, University of St. Thomas; AnnMarie Thomas, University of Saint Thomas

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

greatly reduces its conductivity. In simple circuitbuilding, it isn‟t necessary to include the insulating dough. However, when making morecomplex shapes and structures to incorporate squishy circuits, insulating dough can be used toprevent short circuits4. This provides potential to develop more sophisticated designs thatincorporate genuine creativity.Making Squishy Circuits3,8Recipes and instructions, which can be found on the project website, to make both conductive Page 22.672.2and insulating play dough are reproduced below:Conductive Dough Ingredients:  1 cup Water  1 cup Flour  ¼ cup Salt  3 Tbsp. Cream of Tartar  1

Conference Session

Innovative Learning Tools and Visualizations in ECE Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chao Wang, Arizona State University; Kyle Brim, Arizona State University, Polytechnic Campus

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

implement the FFT algorithm will also be discussed.The rest of the paper is organized as follows. First, existing work is briefly reviewed in thebackground section. The implementation is described in detail next, followed by assessmentplan. The paper ends with conclusion and future work.BackgroundEnabling technological advances in artificial intelligence, computing power and mass storage,computer-aided design, software analysis and simulation techniques, multimediacommunications, virtual reality, etc. have been identified as the most promising methods toimprove the development and delivery of electrical and computer engineering curriculum [3].It has now become a common practice to use technologies to enhance learning. For example,computer

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

developing world. Entrepreneurial education is not solely the domain of business schools. Increasingly,there is interest in innovation and new ventures in technical disciplines such as engineering andscience. A study among Canadian universities10 shows support (although not always throughformal courses) among deans in science, medicine and engineering. Organizations such as theNCIIA (National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance) have sparked interest inentrepreneurship among science and engineering students through a variety of programs.Notably, the recent NCIIA conferences in Portland (2006), Tampa (2007) and Dallas (2008)included significant numbers of non-business school researchers and practitioners. Theconference schedules for

Conference Session

FPD IV: Innovative Curriculum Elements of Successful First-year Courses

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin A.M. Hensel Ed.D., West Virginia University; Ordel Brown Ph.D., West Virginia University; Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

transition from high school to college, and the retention and recruitment of women and minorities to STEM fields.Ordel Brown Ph.D., West Virginia University Ordel Brown, Ph.D., is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University. She currently teaches first-year courses in the Freshman Engineer- ing program, and her research interests include the identification of variables that impact the recruitment, the first-year experience and retention of underrepresented populations in STEM fields, and the develop- ment of strategies to increase their persistence.Ms. Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University Mary Strife has been at West Virginia University since

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Bonuccelli, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

mathematics and science classroom incorporate hands-ontesting, creative design, and relevance to real life. Consider the notorious question asked by astudent to a teacher: “When am I ever going to use this?” Because students are naturallyinquisitive, everyone benefits when we constructively use this trait in the learning environmentand help students to answer their own questions. The purpose of this paper is to describe a lessonthat engages high school mathematics and science students in an interactive relevant engineeringdesign problem. As part of the CREAM (Culturally Relevant Engineering Applications in Mathematics)program at Washington State University, graduate students developed a lesson that revealsscience and mathematics principles