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Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Information Systems

AC 2007-1558: ASSESSING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF AN OUTCOME-BASEDINFORMATION SYSTEMS CURRICULUMAzzedine Lansari, Zayed University Azzedine received a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from North Carolina State Uni-versity in 1992. From 1992-1998, he was a senior researcher at Computer Sciences Corp. and MANTECH, Inc. He joined Zayed University in August 1998. Currently he is an assistant professor of Information Technology. His teaching interests include instructional technology and statistical modeling. His research interests include systems modeling, educational technology and curriculum design in Information Systems.Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University Akram is a Professor of Conputer Science at King

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FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Peschel, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; Anthony Cahill, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs

. Page 12.232.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 An Online Real-Time Quiz System for Readiness Assessment TestingIntroduction Readiness assessment tests (RATs) are a simplified formative assessment tool to evaluate theincremental progress of individual learners in a classroom environment. Often times, a RAT isadministered to measure the understanding of one or two general concepts from prior coursematerial; it is also used to estimate the preparedness of each learner to move forward with newmaterial in the current course lecture. As a means of individual formative assessment, RATshave shown promise as a feedback tool for learners within a variety of classroom environments

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Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1699: USE OF ASSESSMENT SURVEY TO ASSIGN PROJECT TEAMSAND ROLESPromiti Dutta, Columbia UniversityAlexander Haubold, Columbia University Page 12.1526.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Use of Assessment Survey to Assign Project Teams and RolesAbstract:Effective assignment of teams and distribution of tasks within a group is an arduous task.Successful teams display harmony, successfully completed projects, and effective skill utilizationof all members. Weak teams demonstrate ineffective dynamics, poorly completed projects, andunderutilized team members. We propose a method to assign team members and to delegatemembers with equally weighted

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Sustainability & Environmental Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Richter, Virginia Tech; Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-1826: ASSESSING AND IMPROVING A MULTIDISCIPLINARYENVIRONMENTAL LIFE CYCLE ANALYSIS COURSEDavid Richter, Virginia Tech DAVID RICHTER is a graduate student currently pursuing a M.S. in Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech. He is researching interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and education. He also has interests in engineering design, outreach programs for youth, and communication in the engineering curriculum.Sean McGinnis, Virginia Tech SEAN McGINNIS is the Director of the Virginia Tech Green Engineering Program and a research faculty jointly appointed in Materials Science and Engineering and Biological Systems Engineering. Dr. McGinnis holds bachelor's degrees in

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Direct Measures of Student Performance

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; John Matusik, The Engineering Groupe

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Civil Engineering

in Civil and Infrastructure Engineering at Mason for the past decade. Page 12.1574.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using the Senior Design Jury to Directly Assess Program OutcomesAbstractThe senior design project course that is required for the B.S. degree in civil and infrastructureengineering at George Mason University is built around teams of students completing landdesign projects. Final projects are presented in a public forum, and various aspects of studentperformance are graded by a design jury. This paper describes the methods used for this seniordesign course, presents the assessment process, and shows

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-546: ANALYSIS OF ASSESSMENT RESULTS IN A LINEAR SYSTEMSCOURSETokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University Page 12.238.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Analysis of Assessment Results in a Linear Systems CourseAbstractLinear (signals and) systems course is a core component of undergraduate curricula in electricalengineering programs worldwide.The Signals and Systems Concept Inventory (SSCI) is a set of multiple-choice questions thatmeasures students’ understanding of fundamental concepts such as signal transformations,linearity, time-invariance, transforms, convolution, etc. There are two versions of the SSCI forLinear Systems. One deals with

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Richard Englund, Pennsylvania State University-Erie; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University-Erie

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-569: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF MECHANICS OF MATERIALSLEARNING WITH CONCEPT INVENTORYShannon Sweeney, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Shannon Sweeney received AS and BS degrees from West Virginia Institute of Technology and MSME degree from Case Western Reserve University. His primary teaching responsibilities are in mechanics of materials and vibrations, and his research concentrates on vibration measurement and analysis and on quality assurance. Prior to coming to Penn State he was a design engineer in industry.Richard Englund, Pennsylvania State University-Erie Richard Englund received a BSME from Washington State University and MSME from The State University of New York at Buffalo

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elise Amel, University of Saint Thomas; Camille George, University of St. Thomas; Yvonne Ng, College of St. Catherine

AC 2007-781: ASSESSING THE IMPACT OF INNOVATIVE ME COURSES:CREATING AND VALIDATING TOOLSElise Amel, University of Saint Thomas Dr. Amel is an Associate professor at the University of St. Thomas. Professor Amel is trained as an industrial/organizational psychologist. Her most recent research, however, is in the area of conservation psychology, understanding people’s reciprocal relationship to the rest of the natural world. Her expertise includes survey development, psychometrics (reliability, validity, utility), data analysis, as well as environmental and feminist issues in psychology. She is interested in how gender affects career choice. She believes strongly in the scientist-practitioner

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Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1279: THE ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAMOUTCOME ASSESSMENT PROCESS – DEVELOPMENT ANDIMPLEMENTATIONNasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological UniversityGuy Hembroff, Michigan Technological UniversityAurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University Page 13.1224.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008The Electrical Engineering Technology Program Outcome Assessment Process – Development and ImplementationAbstractThe Electrical Engineering Technology program developed a Program Outcomes assessmentprocess in response to ABET accreditation requirements. The EET Program Outcomes capture thedesired attributes that the EET program

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Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Cox, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2008-1684: OVERVIEW OF ENGINEERING EDUCATION ASSESSMENT ATPRESCHOOL-12TH GRADE LEVELSNoemi Mendoza Diaz, Purdue University, West Lafayette Noemi V. Mendoza-Diaz, PhD, is a Post-doctoral Fellow working within INSPIRE’s Assessment team at Purdue University. Dr. Mendoza-Diaz received her B.S. and M.S. in Telecommunications Engineering from National Polytechnic Institute Mexico and her Ph.D. in Educational Administration and Human Resource Development from Texas A&M University. She worked as a professor for two Mexican Universities prior to her arrival at Purdue. During her Ph.D. studies at Texas A&M, she was the coordinator of the “NSF: CONACYT Two way video infrastructure” project, an

Conference Session

Bridging and Freshman Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Mlsna, Northern Arizona University; Janet McShane, Northern Arizona University; Jennifer Maynard, Northern Arizona University; Maya Lanzetta, Northern Arizona University; Chester Ismay, Northern Arizona University; Sarah Brown, Northern Arizona University

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Mathematics

AC 2008-1697: MATHEMATICS SKILLS ASSESSMENT AND TRAINING INFRESHMAN ENGINEERING COURSESPhillip Mlsna, Northern Arizona University Dr. Phillip Mlsna is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northern Arizona University. His research interests are primarily in image processing, image analysis, computer vision, and engineering education. He has extensive industry experience as a computer hardware design engineer.Janet McShane, Northern Arizona University Dr. Janet McShane is Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Northern Arizona University. Her research interests are primarily in group theory, commutative algebra and

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Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1700: OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT IN A HANDS-ON MANUFACTURINGPROCESSES COURSEMukasa Ssemakula, Wayne State University Page 13.958.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Outcomes Assessment in a Hands-On Manufacturing Processes CourseAbstractIndustry has consistently identified lack of experience in manufacturing processes as one of thekey competency gaps among new engineering graduates. This paper will discuss a laboratory-based Manufacturing Processes course that provides hands-on manufacturing experience tostudents. In addition to standard theoretical concepts, the course uses team-based projects thathelp students gain hands-on experience with selected

Conference Session

The Use of Computers in Teaching Mathematics

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Joanna Guild, Boise State University; William Clement, Boise State University; Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University

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Mathematics

for nontraditional students that may find itdifficult to attend class on a daily basis.For example, ALEKS (Assessment and LEarning in Knowledge Spaces) is a web-based e-learning program.8 It provides a systematically sequenced and managed, self-paced e-learningactivity, designed to help improve math skills. ALEKS breaks down the Precalculus curriculuminto topics, or problem types, that students must work through in order to master the material andcomplete the course. It is possible to customize a course to include only desired topics; thiscourse was customized and consisted of 178 topics from a list of about 250 total Precalculustopics.Each student takes an initial assessment in ALEKS to determine which topics he or she hasalready mastered

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Programmatic Issues in Physics or Engineering Physics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anca Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2008-923: DIRECT ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES INPHYSICS FOR ENGINEERS COURSESAnca Sala, Baker College ANCA L. SALA, Assistant Professor, is Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Baker College. Dr. Sala coordinates several engineering and technology programs, is actively involved in teaching and developing engineering curriculum, and leads the ABET accreditation activities in the department. She is a member of ASEE, ASME, and OSA.Raghu Echempati, Kettering University RAGHU ECHEMPATI is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University (formerly GMI Engineering & Management Institute). He has over 20 years of teaching, research and consulting

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1053: ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION OF ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY PROGRAM OUTCOMES USING DIRECT MEASURESNirmal Das, Georgia Southern University Nirmal K. Das is an associate professor of Civil Engineering Technology at Georgia Southern University. He received a Bachelor of Civil Engineering degree from Jadavpur University, India, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Civil Engineering (structures) from Texas Tech University. His areas of interest include structural analysis, structural reliability and wind engineering. Dr. Das is a registered professional engineer in Ohio and Georgia, and is a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

FPD9 - First Year Learning & Assessment

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joe Guarino, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; Randi Walters, Boise State University; Bill Clement, Boise State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2008-1128: DEVELOPING AND ASSESSING ENGINEERING-BASEDMODULES FOR A FRESHMAN ENGINEERING CLASSJoe Guarino, Boise State University Dr. Guarino is a Professor of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering at the College of Engineering, Boise State University.Janet Callahan, Boise State University Dr. Callahan is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Professor of Materials Science Engineering at the College of Engineering, Boise State University.Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University Dr. Chyung is an Associate Professor in the Department of Instructional & Performance Technology in the College of Engineering at Boise State University.Randi Walters, Boise State University Randi Walters

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AEC Education: Instructional Strategies and Innovation

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

AC 2008-1739: A CLIENT-BASED ASSESSMENT TOOL FOR SERVICELEARNING PROJECTSDavid Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Page 13.14.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 A Client-Based Assessment Tool for Architectural Technology Service Learning ProjectsAbstractService learning is a natural fit for the study of architecture1,2 as the practice ofarchitecture engages communities all over the world in order to solve problems inthe built environment. Much of this civic engagement is often directed towardsstudent learning in the form of reflection papers or exit surveys, and the literatureon service learning attests to this2.There is

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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International

AC 2008-1775: INTERNATIONAL DESIGN PROJECT EXPERIENCES:ASSESSING THE SHORT-TERM IMPACT ON STUDENTSJohn Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyShannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of TechnologyJames Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyKevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyRobert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 13.791.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 International Design Project Experiences: Assessing the Short- term Impact on StudentsAbstractIn 2005, the Department of Civil Engineering at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (RHIT)decided to incorporate an international component into

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-1900: INCORPORATING AND ASSESSING ABET “SOFT SKILLS” INTHE TECHNICAL CURRICULUMTimothy Skvarenina, Purdue University Tim Skvarenina was born in Chicago, Illinois. He received the BSEE and MSEE degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering from Purdue University. During his college career he worked four summers at U.S. Steel as an assistant electrician, rewinding motors and installing electrical equipment. He served 21 years in the U.S. Air Force, including six years designing, constructing, and inspecting electric power distribution projects for a variety of facilities. He spent five years teaching and researching pulsed power systems

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Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Graduate Studies

AC 2008-1966: ASSESSMENT OF A PRESTIGIOUS ENGINEERING GRADUATETEACHING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMMaura Borrego, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University MAURA BORREGO is an assistant professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Dr. Borrego holds an M.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Stanford University. Her current research interests center around interdisciplinary collaboration in engineering and engineering education, including studies of the collaborative relationships between engineers and education researchers. Investigations of interdisciplinary graduate programs nationwide are funded through her NSF CAREER award

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

AC 2008-2059: USING WRITING TO ASSESS LEARNING IN ENGINEERINGDESIGN: QUANTITATIVE APPROACHESPatricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyFrederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Page 13.1370.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Using Writing to Assess Learning in Engineering Design: Quantitative ApproachesINTRODUCTIONThis poster (and paper supplement) presents the final results from NSF grant #0404923 –“Writing for Learning and Assessment in Engineering Design Courses.” Quantitativeresults are given from three years using Calibrated Peer Review™ (CPR™) as apedagogy and assessment tool in a junior-level

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2003 GSW

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Ifte Choudhury; Ricardo E. Rocha; Richard Burt

Assessing The Need For Technical Writing Skills Among Construction Science Graduates Ifte Choudhury Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Ricardo E. Rocha Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University College Station, Texas Richard Burt Department of Construction Science Texas A&M University

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2003 GSW

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Amir Karimi

Using Learning Objective Assessment Tools to Enhance Undergraduate Engineering Education Amir Karimi Department of Mechanical Engineering The University of Texas at San Antonio AbstractThe Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA)provides an undergraduate program that gives students an opportunity to prepare for professionalengineering practice or for entry into a graduate program of study. The undergraduate program isbased on a foundation of mathematics, basic and applied science, engineering science, andmechanical engineering

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2003 GSW

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William E. Simon; Dr. Terrence. L Chambers

Continuous Improvement of the Assessment and Measurement Process for Engineering Education William E. Simon, Terrence L. Chambers Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Louisiana at Lafayette AbstractAssessment and measurement techniques for compliance with ABET EC-2000 criteria must bedeveloped and implemented early in the accreditation cycle to facilitate adequate engineeringprogram reporting, i.e., sufficient quantity and quality of the “correct” type of data forverification of desired program outcomes. Many engineering departments have for years been“doing it the old way

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2008 GSW

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Victor Gallardo; Mequanint Moges; Enrique Barbieri; Aymara Boggiano; Carlos Ramirez

Session 4-2 Development and Assessment of Online Modules for Hybrid Orientation Program Victor Gallardo, Mequanint Moges, Enrique Barbieri Engineering Technology Department University of Houston Aymara Boggiano, Carlos Ramirez Hispanic Studies Department University of Houston AbstractCurrent and future teaching methodologies rely on the careful use of technology in education as wellas in offering training opportunities

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Accreditation and Assessment Concerns in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin; William O'Brien, University of Texas at Austin

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-2415: TECHNOLOGY SKILL ASSESSMENT OF CONSTRUCTIONSTUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL WORKERSThuy Nguyen, University of Texas at Austin Thuy Nguyen is a research assistant at the University of Texas at Austin. She is pursuing her PhD studies in the program of Construction Engineering and Project Management. Her research interests include project management, instructional design, human resource management and educational psychology.Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas at Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the College of Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The FIC’s mission is to provide faculty with effective instructional tools and

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Applications of Engineering Economy

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Kelley, Baylor University; Robert Doty, Baylor University; Bill booth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

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Engineering Economy

AC 2008-2438: ENGINEERING ECONOMY ASSESSMENT OF BAYLOR'S PILOTGLOBAL BUSINESS COMMUNICATION COURSEBenjamin Kelley, Baylor University Dr. Benjamin Kelley is the Dean of Baylor University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science. His area of technical expertise is in orthopedic biomechanics and cardiovascular dynamics. He is committed to a number of academic projects including global education, student life, and faculty development.Robert Doty, Baylor University Dr. Bob Doty serves as Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University. His research interests include Computer-Aided Design and Data Acquisition Systems. Dr. Doty designed

Conference Session

At The Institutional Level

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Didion, Association for Women in Science; Karen Peterman, Goodman Research Group, Inc.

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Women in Engineering

AC 2008-2512: INCREASING THE IMPACT OF YOUR PROGRAM THROUGHNEEDS ASSESSMENT SURVEYSCatherine Didion, Association for Women in Science Catherine Didion is a Senior Program Officer at the National Academy of Engineering (NAE) which is one of the three U.S. National Academies. Her portfolio is the Diversity of the Engineering Workforce program with a charge to provide staff leadership to the NAE's efforts to enhance the diversity of the engineering workforce at all levels including the diversity of those being prepared to enter the future workforce. In addition to her duties at NAE, in March of 2007 Didion became the Director of the Committee on Women in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

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Assessment and Evaluation of Graphics Programs

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Renata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology; Sheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2008-2727: TESTING INSTRUMENTS FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF 3-DSPATIAL SKILLSRenata Gorska, Cracow University of Technology Renata A. Gorska is on the faculty in the school of Architecture at the Cracow University of Technology in Cracow, Poland. She spent the 1997-98 academic year on sabbatical to Michigan Technological University. Her research interests are in assessing and training for spatial skillsSheryl Sorby, Michigan Technological University Sheryl A. Sorby is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering andis the former Associate Dean for Academic Programs in the College ofEngineering at Michigan Technological University. She is currentlyserving as a Program Director in the Division

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Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer - II

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Benson, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-2148: DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND ASSESSMENT OF APROGRESSIVE READING LOG SYSTEMDavid Benson, Kettering University Page 13.435.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Development, Implementation and Assessment of a Progressive Reading Log SystemAbstract Students in upper-level Engineering classes such as Fluid Mechanics often findthemselves faced with over 60 pages of reading a week in addition to assigned problems andexam preparation. Since the reading of the textbook is often infrequently assessed, this aspect ofcourse learning is often postponed or omitted. In addition, with this amount of reading