Conference Session

Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin James Call, Utah State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Thayne L Sweeten Ph.D., Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

and Mental Cutting Test (MCT) assessmentstwice per semester. Results showing that the MCT may be more capable of differentiatingstudent abilities, despite having a lower possible maximum score, are presented. Scores fromsimilarly aged students in an Anatomy class are provided for comparison. The impact of ceilingeffects for the education of high-performing populations, such as Engineering Mechanicsstudents, will be discussed and actions for improvements in spatial ability measurement will beproposed. An argument is also put forth to understand how these tests relate to students'engineering capabilities.Introduction As we seek to identify means of predicting and tracking student success in engineeringeducation, one of the key

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part II) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc; Monte L. Phillips P.E., Americal Society of Civil Engineers; Craig N. Musselman, CMA Engineers, Inc.; Michael J. Conzett, HDR, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3876: THE ”RAISE THE BAR” INITIATIVE: CHARTING THEFUTURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - MOD-IFYING THE MODEL LAWS AND RULES FOR ENGINEERING LICEN-SUREMr. Jon D. Nelson P.E., Tetra Tech, Inc Jon D. Nelson, P.E. is Senior Vice President of the central region of the Engineering and Architectural Services group of Tetra Tech, Inc. in Tulsa, Okla. He has been a consulting engineer for 34 years, focusing on municipal water and wastewater projects. He has been with Tetra Tech for 27 years. He holds a B.S. degree in civil engineering from Kansas State University and a M.S. degree in environmental engineering from Oklahoma State University. Nelson is licensed as a professional engineer in four states and

Conference Session

Assessment II: Learning Gains and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian M. Frank, Queen's University; Natalie Simper, Queen's University; James A. Kaupp, Queen's University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16507How We Know They’re Learning: Comparing Approaches to LongitudinalAssessment of Transferable Learning OutcomesDr. Brian M. Frank, Queen’s University Brian Frank is the DuPont Canada Chair in Engineering Education Research and Development, and the Director of Program Development in the Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science at Queen’s Uni- versity where he works on engineering curriculum development, program assessment, and developing educational technology. He is also an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering.Ms. Natalie Simper, Queen’s University Natalie Simper coordinates a Queen’s

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Education, 2015 Understanding Missions for Engineering Outreach and Service: How New Engineering Faculty Can Learn from Past Generations of Ph.D.-holding Engineers and Engineering EducatorsAbstractTeaching, research, and service are the three “arms” of academic success, especially for newfaculty. The roles of teaching and research are relatively concrete in disciplinary standards, butservice is more ambiguous. This paper reflects on the service and outreach of prior generationsof Ph.D.-holding engineers to more fully interrogate the idea of what service means in thecontext of being an expert in the field. This paper studies the role of service and outreach in thecareers of engineering Ph.D.s in academia and industry through

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers; Forrest M. Holly Jr. P.E., University of Iowa

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3182: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THE FU-TURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - EXPERI-ENTIAL GUIDELINESDr. Monte L. Phillips P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers Monte L. Phillips is an Emeritus Professor of civil engineering at the University of North Dakota. He received a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois with an emphasis in geotechnical engineering. During a 39-year career as an educator, he served on the faculties of the University of North Dakota, Ohio Northern Univeristy, and the University of Illinois. Phillips has been an active member of the National Society of Professional Engineers serving as National President in 1994-95. He currently serves NSPE on the Board of

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Hannemann, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-1353: MODIFYING SENIOR DESIGN: A DESIGN REVIEWRegina Hannemann, University of Kentucky Page 14.886.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Modifying Senior Design: A Design ReviewAbstractThe Senior Design Course in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Kentuckyis currently going through a total redesign. The goals of the course modification are to 1) give thestudents a better understanding of real world problems, 2) expose the students to open-endedproblems, 3) enhance the students’ professional skills, and last but not least with all the previousgoals, 4) ensure compliance with

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy; Catherine Bale, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

2006-2484: ENGINEERING A NATIONWIDE ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTESTEugene Ressler, U.S. Military Academy COL Eugene Ressler is Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the U.S. Military Academy. He teaches computer science and has also served as the Academy’s Associate Dean for Information and Educational Technology. He is a recipient of the AAES Norman Augustine Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Communications.Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy Colonel Stephen J. Ressler, P.E., is Professor and Vice Dean for Education at the U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY. He earned a B.S. degree from USMA in 1979 and M.S. and Ph.D

Conference Session

ERM: Problem Solving and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rakhi Batra, The Ohio State University; Syedah Atiq, The Ohio State University

Paper ID #37268Work in Progress: Understanding CS1 Students’ CodeComprehension Behaviors using Multi-modal DataFNU Rakhi NASyedah Zahra Atiq (Assistant Professor of Practice) (The Ohio StateUniversity) I am an Assistant Professor of Practice at the Ohio State University © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Understanding CS1 Students’ Code Comprehension Behaviors using Multi- modal Data1. IntroductionCode comprehension is an important skill for programmers because it helps them understand codeand develop debugging

Conference Session

MECH - Technical Session 10: Special Topics and Innovative Methods in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fabian Sorce, Imperial College London; Idris Kevin Mohammed; Kate Ippolito; Marc Masen

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

sentiment to the subject, it is often commonly accepted that designtakes time and effort, and that a significant proportion of time needs to be dedicated toperform well, which students can then see as distracting from their other subjects andexamination preparation. Design is the culmination of all subject matters in engineering andgives students the opportunity to show their flare, engineering prowess, understanding ofcomplex concepts and most importantly how to apply theory to a real-life scenario. However,the perception from students and even some faculty members does not always reflect this. Toaddress concerns typically associated with the engineering design modules and to givestudents the time to fully dedicate to design, an innovative

Conference Session

ERM: Problem Solving and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boni Yraguen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Hannia Koolman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Katherine Fu, Georgia Institute of Technology; Anna Lummus, Georgia Institute of Technology

Mechanics CourseAbstract This evidence-based practice paper will assess the impact of reflecting on student learninglevels as compared to typical assessments of understanding (quizzes) in a fluid mechanics course. Problem solving skills are critical to becoming an effective engineer. With minimalapplication opportunities for upper-level course material in the typical engineering curriculum,students are often not sufficiently prepared to accomplish rigorous design projects in industryimmediately following graduation. Having the requisite knowledge is only one part of the task;being able to effectively utilize and apply prior knowledge requires more advanced learningoutcomes. Fluid mechanics is a lecture-based course in which deep

Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Cornwell, United States Air Force Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

, Salt Lake City, Utah. 10.18260/1-2—30917[6] Xiao, Z., Zuo, S., Zhao, J., Fu, W., Goldstein, M. H., Philpott, M. L., Laystrom-Woodard, J.,Pool, M., Wolters, A., & Woodard, B. S. (2019, June), Understanding Interrelated GrowthMind-set and Academic Participation & Performance Paper presented at 2019 ASEE AnnualConference & Exposition, Tampa, Florida. 10.18260/1-2—33479[7] Anita L. Campbell, Inês Direito & Mashudu Mokhithi (2021), “Developing growth mindsetsin engineering students: a systematic literature review of interventions”, European Journal ofEngineering Education, 46:4, 503-527, DOI: 10.1080/03043797.2021.1903835[8] Sisk, V. F., Burgoyne, A. P., Sun, J., Butler, J. L., & Macnamara, B. N. (2018). “To WhatExtent and Under

Conference Session

ERM: Problem Solving and Conceptual Understanding

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Suleman Mahmood, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hongxuan Chen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Morgan Fong; Geoffrey Herman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

to analyze the data collected from these interviewsusing the same methods. We hope that the additional data will help us in refining ourunderstanding of the processes and misconceptions that were extracted from Spring 2021 data.The results of this study will be used to design new representations and pedagogical approachesto address the misconceptions identified here.References [1] ACM Computing Curricula Task Force, editor. Computer Science Curricula 2013: Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Degree Programs in Computer Science. ACM, Inc, jan 2013. [2] Leo Porter, Saturnino Garcia, Hung-Wei Tseng, and Daniel Zingaro. Evaluating student understanding of core concepts in computer architecture. In Proceedings of the 18th ACM

Conference Session

Understanding the Student Experience in Mechanics Courses

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics Division (MECHS)

Paper ID #42873Dynamics for D’s: Avoiding Multiple Failures in a High Risk CourseDr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Dr. Brian Self worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. Dr Self’s engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote

Conference Session

Data-informed Approaches to Understanding Student Experiences and Outcomes

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Chen, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Jenna Michelle Landy, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Scheidt, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Justin Charles Major, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julianna Ge, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Camaryn Elizabeth Chambers, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Christina Grigorian; Michelle Kerfs, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Through his in- volvement in the UNR PRiDE Research Lab and engagement with the UNR and Northern Nevada STEM Education communities, he studied student motivation, active learning, and diversity; developed K-12 engineering education curriculum; and advocated for socioeconomically just access to STEM education. As a Ph.D. Candidate with the STRiDE Research Lab at Purdue University, Justin’s dissertation research focuses on the study of Intersectionality Theory and the intersectionality of socioeconomic inequality in engineering education, use of critical quantitative methodology and narrative inquiry to understand the complex stories of engineering students from traditionally minoritized backgrounds, and the pursuit of a

Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Rose, Ball State University; Jim Flowers, Ball State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Technology Assessment: A Graduate Course To Build Decision-Making SkillsAbstractThe decision to adopt and use a technological innovation is often accompanied with a broadrange of undesirable impacts upon the health and welfare of individuals, society, and theenvironment. As innovations become more complex, it becomes increasingly important thatengineers, consumers, and citizens build assessment skills which will enable them to make betterinformed, sound decisions regarding the choice to adopt, use, and dispose of innovations. Foralmost a decade, Technology Use and Assessment, a graduate online course, has providedopportunities for technology educators to develop

Conference Session

Understanding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion from Students' Perspectives

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Tia Navelene Barnes, University of Delaware; Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware; Sarah Ilkhanipour Rooney, University of Delaware; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware; Xiaoxue 'Vera' Zhang, University of Delaware

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

, her research efforts have focused on the development and mechanical evaluation of medical and rehabilitation devices, particularly orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and pediatric devices. She teaches courses in design, biomechanics, and mechanics at University of Delaware and is heavily involved in K12 engineering edu- cation efforts at the local, state, and national levels.Prof. Joshua A. Enszer, University of Delaware Dr. Joshua Enszer is an assistant professor in Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the University of Delaware. He has taught core and elective courses across the curriculum, from introduction to engineering science and material and energy balances to process control, capstone design, and mathematical

Conference Session

ERM Technical Session 10: Understanding Student Experiences

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris C. Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #26354Is Optimal Distinctiveness Theory Useful for Increasing Belonging in Educa-tional Settings?Dr. Chris C. Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology Dr. Chris C. Martin is a post-doctoral fellow and social scientist in biomedical engineering. His back- ground is in sociology and social psychology. His research is supported by an NSF RED grant.Prof. Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology Joe Le Doux is the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Learning and Experience in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University. Dr. Le Doux’s research interests in engineering education focus

Conference Session

Efforts to Understand and Support Students' Socioemotional Factors

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joana Marques Melo, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Allison Godwin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

- testing-of-an-instrument-to-understand-engineering-doctoral-students-identities-and- motivations[30] Z. Zhao et al., “Design and Development: NSF Engineering Research Centers Unite: Developing and Testing a Suite of Instruments to Enhance Overall Education Program Evaluation,” presented at the 2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference, Jul. 2021.[31] M. W. Ohland et al., “Board 95: Expanding Access to and Participation in MIDFIELD (Year 3),” Atlanta, United States, Jun. 2019. Accessed: Mar. 07, 2021. [Online]. Available: https://search.proquest.com/docview/2314032679?pq-origsite=primo&

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark T Carnes PE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering Technology; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #6707Conceptual Understanding of the Electrical Concepts of Voltage and Cur-rent: A Pilot Study of a Method to Create Representations of Students’ Men-tal ModelsProf. Mark T Carnes PE, Purdue University, Electrical Engineering Technology Mark T. Carnes, Purdue University Mark Carnes is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and is currently an Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He is also nearing completion of studies for a doctorate in Engineering Education, also at Purdue. Before coming to Purdue, he spent over 30 years as an electronics designer of control and power

Collection

2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Xingang Li; H. Onan Demirel; Molly H. Goldstein; Zhenghui Sha

knowledge, little research is conducted on understanding the essential cognitive constructsand competencies that form generative design thinking. For example, CT may not be consideredimportant for TDT, but it is indispensable to generative designers because they need to think abouthow a design problem can be encoded to computer language and solved by algorithms. We believethat a good generative designer should not only grasp design technology and techniques but alsohave certain cognitive competencies, both of which contribute to the formation of GDT. The © American Society for Engineering Education, 2021 2021 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceproposed model is not meant to be comprehensive but to

Conference Session

Student Empathy and Human-Centered Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benedikt von Unold, Stanford University; Annette Isabel Böhmer, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; Tua A. Björklund, Aalto University Design Factory; Nicolas Ledl, Stanford University; Udo Lindemann, Laboratory for Product Development and Lightweight Design; George Toye, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

, understanding what users desire and need is key forcreating innovative solutions [1]. Uncovering insights of users is needed as a backbone toprovide the best possible solution for real customer needs. In this process, it is important toconsider the background of users such as their culture, gender, education, or socio-economicclass. Many project-based engineering design courses have been developed over the years toexplicitly address user needs. However, little is known on how influential these exercises areon the subsequent design decisions. In order to move towards evidence-based education, weneed to be able to understand the impact of these exercises to improve students’ ability toconsider user backgrounds.This study is based on a multiple case study

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2012-5405: INCORPORATING ENGINEERING DESIGN INTO HIGHSCHOOL STEM INITIATIVESDr. Taryn Melkus Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Taryn Bayles, Ph.D., is a Professor of the Practice of chemical engineering in the Chemical, Biochemi- cal, and Environmental Engineering Department at UMBC, where she incorporates her industrial expe- rience by bringing practical examples and interactive learning to help students understand fundamental engineering principles. Her current research focuses on engineering education, outreach and curriculum development.Dr. Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Joshua Enszer is a full-time lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of Maryland

Conference Session

Reflections on the “Raise the Bar” Initiative (Part I) - Using a Decade of Experience to Chart the Future

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Thomas A. Lenox Ph.D., American Society of Civil Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2012-3048: THE RAISE THE BAR INITIATIVE: CHARTING THEFUTURE BY UNDERSTANDING THE PATH TO THE PRESENT - ANOVERVIEWDr. Jeffrey S. Russell, University of Wisconsin, Madison Jeffrey S. Russell, Ph.D., P.E., is Vice Provost for Lifelong Learning and Dean of Continuing Studies at the University of Wisconsin, Madison (UW). In this role, Russell is responsible for leading the university’s programs and services for lifelong learners and nontraditional students. Prior to assuming his current po- sition, Russell served as professor and Chair in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) at the UW. In addition to his position as Vice Provost, Russell serves as a professor in the CEE Department, focusing on

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Emily Fredette, Purdue University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

University of Minnesota, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science from Purdue University.Ms. Emily Fredette, Purdue University Emily Fredette is a graduate student at Purdue University in Computer Engineering with an interest in Human Computer Interaction and the Automotive Industry, and she currently researches first year engi- neering students. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Understanding how female students navigate through undergraduate engineering programs via an examination of their intended and declared majorsAbstractSome engineering students find choosing a discipline to study in college a challenge while othersseem to have a clear cut

Conference Session

Biomedical Engr. Design and Laboratories

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Wayne Christianson; Paul King

of a design isunusual and perhaps more than is required for a student project. Yet without the designsafesoftware, this level of analysis and understanding would not have been practical.Students generally had no problem using this program and did do an adequate job of coverage ofrequired topics. On a few occasions, they forgot the most important user – the patient! This wasdefinitely called to their attention during the grading process.Conclusion: Adequate resources exist to cover the necessary inclusion of safety topics in asenior biomedical engineering design course. These methods have been well received by studentsand have been effective in integrating safety into the design course. The above-discussed level ofcoverage is strongly

Conference Session

Early Engineering Design Experiences

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Garrett Clayton, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

effective because the studentsalready have an intimate understanding of the design problem, making it easy to extend theproblem beyond the relatively simple initial problem statement. Page 15.802.64 Observations and EvaluationEvaluation of the use of impromptu design exercises as design education tools is in itspreliminary stages. Below, some general instructor observations are presented followed by somepreliminary student reaction to the exercises.4.1 Instructor ObservationsFor the past three years the author has used impromptu design exercises to introduce theengineering design process to freshman and sophomore level mechanical engineering

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Experiential Learning and Economic Development II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Gregory Kress, Stanford University; Joel Sadler, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-2309: TELLING DESIGN STORIES FOR ENGINEERING DESIGNENTREPRENEURSHIPBarbara Karanian, Wentworth Institute of Technology Barbara A. Karanian, Ph.D. is a visiting Professor and Lecturer in residence in Mechanical Engineering Design at the Center for Design Research at Stanford University. From Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, she specializes in industrial-organizational psychology and engineering design entrepreneuring.Gregory Kress, Stanford University Greg Kress is a poetic and energetic Course Assistant in ME 310 innovation at Stanford University.Joel Sadler, Stanford University Joel Sadler surprises and short cycle protoypes extensively at the Stanford University D

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Jay Caponigro, University of Notre Dame

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

LEGO®Mindstorms NXT technology over several weeks. To prepare for the event with the 5th gradestudents, there was in class discussion and assignments that guided the engineering students toconsider the importance of customer input in the design of a product. This included the design Page 25.707.3process introduced by IDEO, international design firm and innovator, for the redesign of ashopping cart1 which highlights the importance of understanding and meeting customer needs.The goal of this design project for the engineering students was to design and build a robotic petthat both looked and behaved like the type of pet they determined was

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann P. McMahon Ph.D., Ann P. McMahon, LLC

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

























































1 In this document, the words “engineering” and “design”, as well as “engineer” and “designer,” will be used interchangeably.development. I claim that understanding elementary school teachers’ mental models of theengineering design process is an important step in designing appropriate curriculum andprofessional development for engineering education. I consider professional development as adesign activity and will describe the mental model(s) teachers hold of the engineering process.These teacher mental model(s) represent a problem space and a starting point for possible designstudies that address curriculum, professional development, and instructional support systems.24 Researchers now have described the engineering design process

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Youssef, California State University, Northridge; J. Michael Kabo, California State University, Northridge

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

an intensive writing and presentation experience with criticalfeedback engages students in a continuous reflection on the elements of the complete designprocess throughout the entire semester. It was found that this approach produces students whoare better prepared for their senior design projects and engineering practice. Students noted anincrease in their understanding of machine design concepts as an integration of all their priorpreparatory training. The effectiveness of the revised course structure was evaluated through asurvey of previous and current students.Introduction and backgroundPrior to 2011, one of the common concerns of the Mechanical Engineering department’s seniorstudents was the inability to “engineer” or practice “design