Conference Session

Teaching Methods for Engineering Mechanics Courses

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie A. Francis, University of Northwestern, St. Paul

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Mechanics

Collection

2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

Authors

Michael Lawrence Anderson P.E., United States Air Force; Traci A. Sarmiento, United States Air Force Academy; Cory Cooper, U.S. Air Force Academy; Donald William Rhymer, United States Air Force

An Institution-Wide Student Outcome for Engineering: Development, Implementation and Assessment Sarmiento, T., Anderson, M., Rhymer, D., and Cooper, C. US Air Force Academy, COAbstractThe United States Air Force Academy in Colorado is an undergraduate institution whose missionis to “educate, train, and inspire men and women to become leaders of character, motivated tolead the United States Air Force in service to our nation.” The employer of the institution’sgraduates desires well-rounded graduates with a more-homogeneous education than would beexpected at an otherwise similar university. As such, the institution prescribes a large generaleducation (or

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Averill, Michigan State University; Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University; Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University

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Mechanics

Paper ID #26366A Multi-Instructor Study of Assessment Techniques in Engineering Mechan-ics CoursesDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on pedagogy, design optimization of large and complex systems, and design for sustainable agriculture.Sara Roccabianca, Michigan State University Sara Roccabianca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University (MSU). She was born

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Feeling the Heat - Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #28296Implementing Competency-Based Assessment in an UndergraduateThermodynamics CourseDr. Nicole Okamoto, San Jose State University Nicole Okamoto is professor and chair of Mechanical Engineering at San Jose State University. She has a Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Her research areas are thermal system modelling and thermal management of electronics. She teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in the thermal sciences at SJSU and has been heavily involved with assessment and curriculum development for more than a decade. c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

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

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mary Roth, Lafayette College; Haritha Malladi, Lafayette College

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #28766Incorporating Life Cycle Assessment in an Introduction to EngineeringCourseDr. Mary Roth, Lafayette College Mary Roth is the Simon Cameron Long Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Lafayette College in Easton, Pennsylvania. She received her degrees in civil engineering from Lafayette College (B.S.), Cornell University (M.S.), and the University of Maine (Ph.D.). She joined the faculty at Lafayette in 1991. Her teaching interests include geotechnical and foundation engineering, introduction to engineer- ing courses, and courses designed to engage students from the arts, humanities, and

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicolas Ali Libre, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Stuart Werner Baur, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Mark Fitch, Missouri University of Science and Technology; William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Civil Engineering

Depart- ment of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Tech- nology.Prof. William Eric Showalter P.E., Missouri University of Science and Technology c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Introduce High School Students to Engineering Disciplines: Activities and Assessment Nicolas A. Libre 1​​ , Stuart W. Baur 1​​ , Mark Fitch 1​​ , W. Eric Showalter 1​ Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractPre-college summer camps are part of the successful recruiting efforts at Missouri S&T

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Assessment in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jamie R. Gurganus, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shannon M. Clancy, University of Michigan; Richard Olaf Blorstad, DeMatha Catholic High School; Ryan Reinhardt; Charles D. Eggleton, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; L. D. Timmie Topoleski, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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First-Year Programs

assessments methods that assist teachers with student engagement, helping them to be successful throughout the STEM pipeline. A few of these key areas include enhancing student’s spatial abilities (k-12 and higher education), inte- grating service learning into the classroom, implementing new instructional methodologies, and design optimization using additive manufacturing.Shannon M Clancy,Mr. Richard Olaf Blorstad, DeMatha Catholic High School Richard currently serves as the instructor of engineering at DeMatha Catholic High School after pursuing his Master’s of Science in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC. At UMBC, he researched the implemen- tation of team-based learning techniques in undergraduate engineering courses. He

Conference Session

STEM Issues in ET

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University, New Albany; Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

American Society of Mechanical Engineers, SOLIDWORKS, and the Project Management Institute. His research interests include engineering technology outreach and design education with focus areas in CAD and project-based learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Evaluating Student Conceptions of Technology Majors: Development of Assessment Keyword TablesAbstractThis paper presents the continuation of research on student conceptions related to technologymajors (TMs) and careers using the Aspirations, Interests, and Confidence (AIC) survey. Forfour years, first-semester students at Purdue New Albany, a statewide location for the PurduePolytechnic, were surveyed

Conference Session

Assessment of Learning in ECE Courses

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #29655Outcomes-Based Assessment Instrument for Engineering Problem-SolvingSkillsMiss Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto Bahar Memarian is a PhD candidate in Industrial Engineering and the Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education at University of Toronto, Canada. Her primary research interests are in Human Factors and Systems Engineering, specifically their application in Education (e.g. learning outcomes assessment, engineering problem solving). Before that, she completed her MASc. (2015) and BASc. (2012) in Electrical Engineering from University of Toronto.Dr. Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

Conference Session

Alternatives to Traditional Assessment

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Alternative Student Assessment in Engineering EducationIn this research study, an alternative approach to assess student performance and academic learningin engineering disciplines is proposed with the intention of shifting a grade driven mentality intoa learning-oriented mindset. The rational for this model of assessment is to disrupt normalizedassessment practices in higher education, reframe student thinking regarding learning andacquisition of knowledge, and encourage students to engage in coursework in meaningful ways.Unfortunately, grades in higher education have become a primary focal point for many students asa means to secure internship opportunities, undergraduate research, post-graduation employment,and graduate school

Collection

2017 Gulf Southwest Section Conference

Authors

Wei Zhan

2017 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Section Annual Conference WEAVEonline: An Assessment and Planning Management System for Improving Student Learning Wei Zhan and Jay Porter Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M UniversityAbstractEvery degree-granting program at Texas A&M University is required to participate in theassessment of student learning outcomes using WEAVEonline system. The assessment data isthen used to identify improvement opportunities.WEAVEonline is a management system for program assessment and planning. Specific studentlearning outcomes are identified or revised at the beginning of each

Collection

2020 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Brian K Thorn; Daniel Tomaszewski; Andres Carrano

]. Available: https://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.php?id=73&t=11; [Accessed January 20, 2020].[10] D. Tomaszewski, “Untitled Project Assessment Paper”, submitted January, 2020.

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2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Nicolas Libre; Stuart Baur

Introduce High School Students to Engineering Disciplines: Activities and Assessment Nicolas Ali Libre, Stuart Werner Baur Department of Civil, Architectural and Environmental Engineering, Missouri University of Science and TechnologyAbstractOur presentation documents and describes the educational summer camp program developed forhigh school students. The overarching broader impact goal of the Intro summer camp is tointroduce the students to various engineering disinclines and help them to make a better decisionon choosing career or disciplines they want to pursue. Several activities are designed to achievethe goals. This

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenn Ellis, Smith College; Jake Lauer, Smith College; Katie Silva, Smith College; Netty Nina, Smith College

AC 2007-1006: ASSESSING HIGH SCHOOL GIRLS' PRECONCEPTIONS ABOUTARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE TO IMPROVE LEARNINGGlenn Ellis, Smith CollegeJake Lauer, Smith CollegeKatie Silva, Smith CollegeNetty Nina, Smith College Page 12.267.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Assessing Preconceptions about Artificial Intelligence to Improve LearningI. Introduction Students come to the classroom with preconceptions about how the world works. If their initial understanding is not engaged, they may fail to grasp the new concepts and information that are taught, or they may learn them for purposes of a test but revert

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy; Michael Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-941: ASSESSING A NEW THERMAL/FLUIDS SYSTEMS CURRICULUMUSING FE RESULTSOrval Powell, U.S. Air Force Academy Orval A. "Rusty" Powell graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Colorado State University and as a Distinguished Graduate from Air Force ROTC. He received his M.S. in Aeronautical Engineering as a Distinguished Graduate from the Air Force Institute of Technology. He is on active duty and has served as an Acquisitions Officer with engineering assignments in research and development, operations support and as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Mechanics at the US Air Force Academy. He is currently a doctoral student in Engineering

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-1052: LET BLACKBOARD TRACKING EASE THE PAIN OF ASSESSINGOUTCOME ICindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University Page 12.1020.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Abstract:Most engineering programs are secure in their assessment means for the technical skillsdescribed in ABET Criterion 3a-k. However, not so clear, is the answer to defining, teachingand assessing the professional outcomes (teamwork, professional and ethical responsibility,communication, impact of engineering solutions, life-long learning, and contemporary issues).The outcome pertaining to life-long learning raises many questions including; what constituteslife-long learning; how

Conference Session

Electromechanical Capstone and Design Projects in ET

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene Harding, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1073: A JITTER EDUCATION: AN ASSESSMENT OF THE FRESHMANJITTER INTROGene Harding, Purdue University GENE L. HARDING is an assistant professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University. He worked with logic analyzers and oscilloscopes for three years at Agilent Technologies, and has over 21 years of experience with the U.S. Air Force doing technical research, electronic warfare, wide- and metropolitan-area computer network management, technical intelligence analysis, and missile warning system software support. He holds MSEE and BSEE degrees from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Santi, Colorado School of Mines

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-1097: HAVE THEY GOT IT YET? ASSESSING STUDENTUNDERSTANDING OF DIFFICULT CONCEPTSPaul Santi, Colorado School of Mines Page 12.798.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Have They Got it Yet? Assessing Student Understanding of Difficult ConceptsIntroductionSome of our most challenging teaching is aimed at identifying and correcting misconceptions.Misconceptions may be defined as facts, processes, or models that are flawed or miscategorizedand of which the holder is unaware1. They are usually considered to be robust and resistant tochange, because the misconceived understanding can often provide consistent and

Conference Session

Engineering and Poverty

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Legand Burge, Tuskegee University; Heshmat Aglan, Tuskegee University; Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University; Nader Vahdat, Tuskegee University; Connie Price, Tuskegee University; Prakash Sharma, Tuskegee University; Stephen Sodeke, Tuskegee University; Vascar Harris, Tuskegee University; Gregory Murphy, Tuskegee University

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Engineering Ethics

AC 2007-1190: ENGINEERING, ETHICS AND SOCIETY: PROGRAMOUTCOMES, ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATIONLegand Burge, Tuskegee University Dr. L. L. Burge is Dean and Professor of Electrical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences.Heshmat Aglan, Tuskegee University Dr. Aglan is Associate Dean and Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences.Pradosh Ray, Tuskegee University Dr. Ray is Professor and Head of Mechanical Engineering in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Physical Sciences.Nader Vahdat, Tuskegee University Dr. Vahdat is Professor and Head of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering

Conference Session

New Trends in Energy Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-869: INTEGRATION OF A WIND POWER ASSESSMENT PROJECTTHROUGHOUT THE UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUMBradley Rogers, Arizona State UniversityMark Henderson, Arizona State UniversityChell Roberts, Arizona State University Page 12.935.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Integration of a Wind Power Assessment Project throughout the Undergraduate CurriculumAbstractIn the summer of 2005, simultaneous with the initial admission of a freshman class to a newgeneral engineering program at the Polytechnic campus, ASU entered into an agreement with theHopi nation in northern Arizona to assess the potential for development of wind energy

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University; Alec Simcock, Victoria University

AC 2007-874: ASSESSMENT IN A PBL CONTEXT: TOWARDS VALIDITY ANDRELIABILITYCharles Mphande, Victoria UniversityPaul Bronson, Victoria UniversityRobert ives, Victoria UniversityJuan SHI, Victoria UniversityAlec Simcock, Victoria University Page 12.281.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Assessment in a PBL Context: Towards Validity and ReliabilityAbstractIn 2006, Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne, Australia, started to teach its undergraduateengineering programs using Problem Based Learning (PBL). This was done in response toperceived inadequacies of the weaker graduates produced by a more traditional coursestructure. The introduction of PBL has allowed the

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Abdul Jalloh, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University; Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University; Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

. degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the National Polytechnic Institute – Escuela Superior de Ingenieria Mecanica y Electrica – in Mexico City, Mexico.Mohamed Seif, Alabama A&M University Dr. Mohamed A. Seif is a Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at AAMU. He joined AAMU in September 2002. His research experience includes Fatigue and Fracture Analysis, NDE, Health Monitoring of Structures, Quality and Reliability Assessment, Design Optimization, CAD, Robotics, and Laser measurement. He obtained his Ph. D. degree from the University of Central Florida in July 1988. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Alabama. His research funding exceeds $ 1.9 M and has over 80

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zachary Gutierrez, University of Wyoming; Charles Dolan, University of Wyoming

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

problems and provides background information and an instructor’ssolution manual. Students use the background information to solve problems for classes inIntroduction to Engineering, Engineering Problem Solving, Statics, Dynamics, Mechanics ofMaterials, Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Circuits, and Structural Analysis. The assessment methodology uses a rubric based on Bloom’s Taxonomy to evaluate howmultiple experiences with the same problem from various perspectives improve students’ criticalthinking. The paper explains the development of the Learning Score rubrics based on Bloom’sTaxonomy and includes data on a semester of evaluation.Introduction The purpose of this study is for the University of Wyoming and associated colleges

Conference Session

Diversity and K-12 Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University; C. Dale Elifrits, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2008-510: ASSESSING THE OUTCOMES OF TWO SUMMER CAMPS AT NKUSeyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University Seyed Allameh is a full graduate faculty of Northern Kentucky University. Prior to joining NKU, Dr. Allameh conducted research at Princeton University for 5 years in the areas of MEMS, nanotechnology and advanced materials. He has served as a guest editor/editorial board of journals including Journals of Materials Science. Dr. Allameh holds a PhD from The Ohio State University. He has published over 70 scientific papers/book chapters.Thomas Brackman, Northern Kentucky University Thomas B. Brackman is the Physical Science and Pre-Engineering Recruiting Director at CINSAM, Northern

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Wright, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University; James Mihelcic, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

AC 2008-562: INTERNATIONAL SENIOR DESIGN: ASSESSING THE IMPACTON ENGINEERING STUDENTS AFTER GRADUATIONHeather Wright, Michigan Technological University Heather Wright is a doctoral candidate in Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Her concentrations include ecology and risk assessment. She participated in the Civil and Environmental Engineering International Senior Design Program in 2005 and returned as a mentor for the program in 2007. She is currently conducting her doctoral research in Bolivia.Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University Linda Phillips, PE, CDT, PMP, is Lecturer of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University and

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

AC 2008-656: DEVELOPING ASSESSMENT TOOLS FOR INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCES IN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State Brandywine. His current research interests are in the areas of Global Engineering Education, Engineering Design Education, Innovative Design, and Global Design. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is Vice-President for Region I and assistant of the

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions to ME Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Edward Anderson; Curtis Craig, Texas Tech University; Jacob Fleming, Texas Tech University; Alli DeFinis, Texas Tech University; Ashlee G. Brown, Texas Tech University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-682: AN ASSESSMENT OF PROBLEM SOLVING PROCESSES INUNDERGRADUATE STATICSRoman Taraban, Texas Tech University Roman Taraban is Professor and Associate Chair in the Department of Psychology at Texas Tech University, Assessment Coordinator for the Texas Tech University Howard Hughes Medical Institute (TTU/HHMI) Biological Sciences Education Program, Member of the Texas Tech Teaching Academy Executive Council, past President of the Society for Computers in Psychology (SCiP), and Associate Editor for the Journal of Educational Psychology. He received his Ph.D. in cognitive psychology from Carnegie Mellon University. His interests are in how undergraduate students learn, and especially, how they

Conference Session

Accreditation Issues

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2008-778: DIRECT MEASURES FOR COURSE OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTFOR ABET ACCREDITATIONHakan Gurocak, Washington State University-Vancouver Hakan Gurocak is Director of School of Engineering and Computer Science and Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State University Vancouver. His research interests are haptic interfaces, robotics, automation, fuzzy logic and technology assisted distance delivery of laboratory courses. Page 13.439.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Direct Measures for Course Outcomes Assessment for ABET AccreditationAbstract - Direct measures provide

Conference Session

Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology; Rachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2940: ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATEMULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESSMargaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of TechnologyDaniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of TechnologyRachel Wasserman, Illinois Institute of Technology IPRO Program Page 12.266.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ASSESSING FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO UNDERGRADUATE MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT TEAM EFFECTIVENESS AbstractThe Interprofessional Projects Program at Illinois Institute of Technology is a project-basedlearning experience with the learning objectives of strengthening multidisciplinary

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yong Bai, University of Kansas; Oswald Chong, University of Kansas

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Construction

AssessmentAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology has implemented new criteria foraccrediting engineering programs since 1996. Under new criteria, each program must formulateprogram outcomes that foster attainment of the program objectives and develop an assessmentprocess that demonstrates that these outcomes are being measured and indicates the degree towhich the outcomes are achieved. To meet the ABET’s challenge, a pre- and post-courseassessment method has been developed to evaluate the student learning outcomes andimplemented in a senior-level construction course entitled Construction Contracts. The conceptof pre- and post-course assessment is quite simple. Students are given a pre-course assessment atthe beginning of the semester