Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong

other methods at all. A loaded beam in equilibrium on a simple support is employed asan example of the puzzling scenario, solvable only by the conjugate beam method. The rootcause of such a scenario lies in the fact that the conjugate beam method uses “support condi-tions” while all other methods use “boundary conditions” in the solutions. This paper contributesten synthesized guiding rules for the conjugate beam method to effectively assist in its teachingand learning. Examples having different levels of complexity are included to illustrate the use ofthese rules. The solutions obtained by the conjugate beam method are checked and interpreted.I. IntroductionMechanics of Materials is either a required or an elective course in most undergraduate

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Improvement

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arlen Planting, Boise State University; Sin Ming Loo, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

a course reference, are ongoing.IntroductionThe junior microprocessors course at Boise State University (BSU) was updated in 2007 byadopting a soft core processor and adding the C programming language to teach the basics ofmicroprocessors and peripheral interfacing techniques. The introduction of soft core processorswas not the focus of the course, but their usage provides an effective, flexible platform forteaching microprocessor concepts with both the assembly and C languages. The combination of asoft core processor with a field-programmable gate array (FPGA) –based development board asthe development platform, allows the course to undergo continual improvement without beinglimited by fixed hardware. (The Altera Nios II DE2 board was the

Conference Session

Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Outstanding Teaching Medal and the 2005 Quinn Award for experiential learning. Stephanie has conducted workshops on a variety of topics including effective teaching, inductive teaching strategies and the use of experiments and demonstrations to enhance learning. Page 23.467.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Abstract This paper describes a one‐semester study in which students in a course on material balances were required to write abstracts for homework problems.  Students were assigned weekly homework assignments which consisted of problems assigned from the course textbook

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ramesh Narang

learning outcomes more frequently, with multiple measures of direct andindirect assessment. The program-level involves the assessment of more long-term effects of theteaching in the curriculum on student performance in their careers.At the course-level assessment, the survey of students is focused on each learning outcome beingtaught and their feedback helps improve the teaching methodology in subsequent offering of thecourses. To support this model of assessment and continuous improvement, a standardhomework and test questions for each learning outcome have been developed. Any faculty,including part-time faculty, teaching a course have a standard teaching module to use for thecourse. Even though TAC of ABET does not require this level of detail

Conference Session

Enrollment, Instruction and Pedagogy - Focus on Classroom Practices

Collection

2017 FYEE Conference

Authors

Ohbong Kwon, New York City College of Technology; Juanita C But, New York City College of Technology; Sunghoon Jang, NY City College of Technology of CUNY

Tagged Topics

FYEE Division - Paper Submission

York City College of Technology Juanita But is Associate Professor of English and Reading Coordinator at New York City College of Technology/City University of New York, where she teaches literature, writing, and developmental read- ing. She has been the principal investigator of Reading Effectively Across the Disciplines (READ), since the program’s inception in 2013 to improve student learning and disciplinary literacy.. Her research and publications focus on reading pedagogy and diasporic literature.Prof. Sunghoon Jang, NY City College of Technology of CUNY Sunghoon Jang is an Associate Professor and the chair of the CET department at NY City College of Tech- nology of CUNY. Dr. Jang received a master degree from

Conference Session

DEED Potpourri

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Singli Garcia-Otero, Virginia State University; Ehsan Sheybani, Virginia State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Master’s thesis, was mainly focused on technical knowledge, and was especiallyfocused on building a working prototype. Each student had his own technical advisor. However,we realized that this focus did not teach the early stages of design (such as literature search,market study, and cost analysis) and did not adequately emphasize soft skills (such as workingeffectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team, understanding professional and ethicalresponsibilities, understanding the impact of engineering solutions, communicating effectively,and learning by oneself). Therefore, we revised the Senior Design course to include these topics.This paper describes the restructured (“new and improved”) Senior Design course, including:how the student teams

Conference Session

FPD1 - Early Success and Retention

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

format of the course is under continuous revision. To improve the success ofthe course, the instructors are continuously revising the course content and incorporating ideasand suggestions from the students and the COE faculty members.Most students who took the course in Fall 2007 thought the breadth of technical content and thelevel of difficulty of the course were appropriate, and they were motivated by the course. Oneconcern common to students, teaching assistants and the instructors was that the size of thegroups, averaging 30 students per group. Effective Spring 2008, the groups are now limited to amaximum of 15 students. In response to the students’ ideas regarding possible improvements tothe course, the instructors are now developing

Conference Session

Automation, Instrumentation, and Computer Simulations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas E. McDermott, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

working for Delphi. She completed her postdoctoral studies in engineering education at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Clark has published articles in the Journal of Engineering Education, Advances in Engineering Education, and Risk Analysis. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Improving a Flipped Electromechanical Energy Conversion CourseOur University’s Electrical and Computer Engineering Department has offered an electivecourse in Electric Machinery for decades. With increasing focus on renewable energy and powerelectronics in the curriculum, we felt the need to modernize this course so that it provides a betterlearning experience and appeals to more students. Over a period of two

Conference Session

ChemE Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Rachel B. Getman, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

AC 2012-4402: IMPROVEMENTS IN COMPUTATIONAL METHODS COURSESIN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGDr. Joshua A. Enszer, University of Maryland Baltimore County Joshua Enszer is a full-time lecturer in chemical engineering at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. He has taught core and elective courses across the curriculum, from introduction to engineering science and material and energy balances to process control and modeling of chemical and environmental systems. His research interests include technology and learning in various incarnations: electronic port- folios as a means for assessment and professional development, implementation of computational tools across the chemical engineering curriculum, and game-based

Collection

2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Abolfazl Amin; Israd Jaafar; Abdennour Seibi; Sean Tolman P.E.; Matthew Ballard

appropriate concepts to project planning, idea generation, prototyping, modeling and conveying information both in written and oral formats 7. Use effective team processes, communication, and conflict resolution skills 8. Design a product that meets a set of constraints ME Capstone II By the end of this course students will: 1. Apply the steps in product realization process to a specific project 2. Function in a team environment to make a project plan and complete the project 3. Write an engineering project report 4. Use effective team processes, communication, and conflict resolution skills 5. Design a product that meets a set of constraintsFigure 3: ME Capstone Learning Outcomes in accordance with ABET

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kirsten Davis, Boise State University; R. Casey Cline, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

assignments andlaboratories” 9. However, Bonwell and Eison 14 conclude that experiential or active learningleads to greater knowledge retention, enhances the attitude and motivation of the learner, andimproves thinking and writing skills. Based on student responses from the qualitative portion ofthe research at BSU, the experiential learning used in this freshman-level course on materials andmethods concurs with Bonwell and Eison’s findings. The experiential learning improves coursecomprehension, improves leadership, promotes teamwork, and increases student confidence.References1. Cline, R.C. (2008). "Teaching key competencies of effective construction project managers to adults in higher education," Ph.D. dissertation, University of Idaho

Conference Session

That's a Great Idea! Learning-focused Methods to Revitalize Your Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vishwas Narayan Bedekar, Middle Tennessee State University; Ahad S. Nasab, Middle Tennessee State University; Walter W. Boles, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

Professor and Chair Department of Engineering Technology Middle Tennessee State University Murfrees- boro, TN 37130 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Improvements In Student Learning Experiences By Course Revitalization Vishwas N. Bedekar, Ahad S. Nasab and Walter W. Boles Department of Engineering Technology Middle Tennessee State University 1301 E. Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37132AbstractWe implemented a hybrid flip classroom technique to enhance student learning experience. Aflipped classroom technique is opposite to a traditional classroom teaching method in that lectureswill be delivered online

Collection

2023 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Enick

Paper ID #40399Chemical Engineering Capstone Course Improved for Broader ImpactsDr. Joaquin Rodriguez, University of Pittsburgh Joaquin Rodriguez is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Chemical and Petroleum Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh since 2018. He received his bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar (Caracas, Venezuela), MSc. and PhD in the same discipline from the Uni- versity of Pittsburgh (1990-92). He developed his expertise in thermal cracking processes and advanced materials (cokes, carbon fibers) from oil residues, and became a business leader for specialty

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Improve Teaching and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Madeline Schreiber, Virginia Tech; Katrina Ramsdell, Virginia Tech; John Muffo, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

2006-852: TESTING THE EFFECT OF SENTENCE HEADLINES IN TEACHINGSLIDESMichael Alley, Virginia Tech Michael Alley is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He is the author of The Craft of Scientific Presentations (Springer-Verlag, 2003).Madeline Schreiber, Virginia Tech Madeline Schreiber is an associate professor in the Department of Geosciences at Virginia Tech. She teaches the introductory level course Resources Geology and higher-level courses in hydrogeology. She has an MS and a PhD from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a BS from Yale University.Katrina Ramsdell, Virginia Tech Katrina Ramsdell is a rising senior in the Department

Conference Session

Mechanics & Mechanics Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Brian Lani, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Campus; Charlotte Marr de Vries, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

, Measurement, and Statistics. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Evaluating the Effectiveness of a Statics Recitation Course (Work In Progress)Abstract:This work in progress paper describes the development and implementation of a StaticsRecitation Course designed to improve both the passing rate in a fundamental class and studentretention in the engineering program. The recitation’s effectiveness will be measured bycomparing the passing rate of Statics students who participated with those who did notparticipate in the recitation. This will be achieved by collecting data through a baseline periodwhen the course is not yet

Conference Session

Statics Fanatics 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Lani; Charlotte De Vries, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

order to model changes in shape due to the effects of osteoarthritis in order to provide surgeons and implant designers with suggestions to improve surgical outcomes. Her current research is focused on concept generation, accessibility in 3D printing, and effectively teaching first-year engineering with hands-on design projects. Dr. de Vries was recently named Erie 40 Under 40: Class of 2020 and received a 2017 Marshall Space Flight Faculty Fellowship at NASA in which she worked in Huntsville, AL for a summer assisting NASA engineers (specifically members of the Environmental Controls and Life Support Systems) in concept generation. At Behrend she teaches the first and final design courses for mechanical engineers (EDSGN

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Wheeler; Cliff Grigg; Zachariah Chambers; Richard Layton

Session ____ Effective Practices in the Electrical Systems Service Course Edward Wheeler, Cliff Grigg, Zachariah Chambers, Richard A. Layton Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyI. IntroductionThere is a national need to improve the electrical systems service courses taken by mechanicalengineering (ME) students. The systems that engineers work with are becoming increasinglymultidisciplinary. Engineers, particularly team leaders and engineering managers, are finding itincreasingly important to acquire some technical competence outside their core disciplines. 1Product design and development is coming to be

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

CourseAbstractWith an increasing emphasis on student learning outcomes and assessment, educators constantlyseek ways to effectively integrate theory and hands-on practices in inventive course designmethodologies. Critics of engineering education argue that educational programs focus too muchon the transmittal of information through static lecture-discussion formats and routine use ofoutdated laboratory exercises. On the other hand, that active learning, learning that involveshands-on experience, significantly improves student comprehension and proficiency. It is clearthat understanding and retention are greatly enhanced when students engage in active learning.While theoretical knowledge remains a fundamental component of any comprehension process,the

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee; Sarah Baxter, University of St. Thomas

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Paper ID #15116Incorporating EFFECTs into Content-Rich Courses: A JourneyDr. Rebecca Bourn, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Dr. Bourn is the Calculus Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. She earned her Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science.Dr. Sarah Baxter, University of St. Thomas Dr. Baxter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the School of Engineering at the University of St, Thomas in St. Paul, MN. She received her PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Virginia School of Engineering and Applied Science

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Baker, University of Kentucky; Vincent Capece, University of Kentucky; Keith Rouch, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees from Purdue University, and his Ph.D. (1977) from Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI. Page 15.442.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Effective Use of Screencasting Software in Engineering CoursesAbstractThis paper overviews several situations in which screencasts were developed using screencapturing software to enhance the learning experience in engineering courses. This softwareallows an engineering instructor with no background in producing training videos to easilyproduce computer-based videos customized for teaching specific topics. It can be

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Roberta Madison; Gloria Melara; Robert Lingard

Session 2793 Assessing the Effectiveness of Computer Literacy Courses Robert Lingard, Roberta Madison, Gloria Melara California State University, NorthridgeAbstractComputer literacy is growing in importance for all university students and is especially importantfor students pursuing technical and engineering courses of study. While an increasing number oftoday's students enter the university with an adequate level of computer knowledge and skill,there are many who do not. Large numbers of students, especially from economicallydisadvantaged communities, lack the computer skills necessary

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Johnson

Session 3464 Effectiveness of a Web-Centric Ceramics Course Craig Johnson Central Washington UniversityAbstractThe objective of this effort was to effectively use a computer-based educational environmentwith traditional methods in executing an upper level materials course. Some constraintsincluded a minimum contact time of one hour (out of four total), and the development andapplication of appropriate computer-based infrastructure. Motivation for this effort came frommany areas including current education philosophy, politics and personal interest. Seed

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Uhlig, National University; Shekar Viswanathan, National University; John Watson, National University; Howard Evans, National University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

environments. More and more instructors have started adapting their courses to on-line models by implementing interactive instructional designs to their courses. As a result, the quality, quantity, and patterns of communication students practice during learning appear to be improving. This paper discusses ways to instruct on-line engineering course effectively. This paper summarizes various on-line instructional strategies with well-defined pedagogic goals, incorporation of project-based learning concepts, implementation of interactive assessment techniques, and flexible live synchronous tutoring systems. Some of the new technologies that are becoming more prevalent in on-line environment include: • Remote labs where on-line

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert P. Hesketh; C. Stewart Slater

Session 1613 &RVW (IIHFWLYH ([SHULPHQWV LQ &KHPLFDO (QJLQHHULQJ &RUH &RXUVHV Robert P. Hesketh and C. Stewart Slater Department of Chemical Engineering Rowan University Glassboro, NJ 08028 Abstract Through funding of National Science Foundation we have developed some novel experiments thatpresent process science principles suitable for a variety of chemical engineering core courses. Theseexperiments are cost effective and

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Dee Clay, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

identify tools and techniques that have proveneffective in the Unit Operations Laboratory. This is particularly important as the dual pressuresof increasing enrollment and tight budget pressures combine to increase the challenge to runningan effective undergraduate laboratory.Overview of the LaboratoryUnit Operations Laboratory courses are ubiquitous in chemical engineering departments andoften represent a rite of passage for upperclassmen. Key goals of the laboratory courses includeapplication of chemical engineering principles in experiments, technical report writing, and pilotscale equipment operation. Ancillary goals include enhancing soft skills with respect to groupdynamics and opportunities to improve techniques related to technical

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Patricia Backer

Session 2793 Effectiveness of a Multimedia General Education Course Patricia Ryaby Backer San Jose State UniversityAbstractThe current paper describes the design, development, and evaluation of self-paced multimediamodules that are used in an advanced General Education course at San Jose State University.The design and development cycle of these modules began in 1994 and continues to this date.The General Education course, Technology and Civilization (TECH 198), is designed tointroduce students to the realm of history and usage of technology in society and to increasetheir

Conference Session

Innovative Approaches to Improving Student Learning

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alison Cupples, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

believe that on-line tutorials will improve my understanding of the course content 5. I believe that on-line tutorials will improve my performance in exams and homeworks 6. If available, I would listen to an on-line tutorial to help me study for an exam 7. If available, I would listen to an on-line tutorial to help with homework questions Page 5 of 21 8. If on-line tutorials were available, I would NOT listen to them 9. I prefer to read the textbook and my notes ONLY when studying for exams 10. I find it difficult to learn from on-line tutorials (or videos) 11. I will only listen to a tutorial if I can obtain extra credit 12. I believe that

Conference Session

Course Structuring for Effective Student Engagement

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristin M. Sample-Lord P.E., Villanova University; Patricia M. Gallagher P.E., Drexel University; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

with the instructormore than in a classical lecture format (question # 4). The most positive feedback from thestudents was regarding the value and effectiveness of the in-class activities. More than 90 % ofthe students at both universities felt that the in-class activities improved their understanding ofbasic geology (question # 6) and the relevance of geology to civil engineering (#7), and providedreal-world context for the topics covered (question # 8). The authors suspect that the success ofthe in-class activities contributed to most (68 – 77 %) of the students saying they were moreinterested in how rock, soil, water, and climate play roles in civil engineering infrastructure aftertaking the course (question # 12). An interesting

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

criteria it is possible to upgrade the quality of aneLearning setting by selective adjustments.It will be shown how a standard university lecture of civil engineering education can betransformed into a modular eLearning course. The traditional university lecture is notinsufficient; the eLearning setting will complement the lecture in a combined learning setting,which we call blended learning. We begin with the traditional layout of engineering studiesin Germany. Then the modular architecture of a course will be used to create an also modularcommon learning setting. With the aid of the links between the discrete modules a learningnetwork accrues, within which the learner can move. To achieve a sustainable, economicalpriced and effective application

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division - Visualization and Mathematics

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ashish Borgaonkar, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Edwin Hou, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Moshe Kam P.E., New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs, Mathematics

Paper ID #22691An Application-Oriented Course to Improve Student Performance in Mathe-matics CoursesDr. Jaskirat Sodhi, New Jersey Institute of Technology Dr. Jaskirat Sodhi is a University Lecturer in the department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology.Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar, NJIT Dr. Ashish Borgaonkar works as Asst. Dean in the Office of the Dean, Newark College of Engineering, NJIT, Newark, NJ. He has taught several engineering courses primarily in the first year engineering, civil engineering, and mechanical engineering departments and won multiple awards for excellence in