Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 20

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

venue. The shared agenda and write-up with the prompts extendthe meeting space for the team. The agenda is used to document emerging ideas and serves as aholding place for ideas that individuals on the team want to revisit and discuss further. Forexample, all of the prompts that are being considered are added to the agenda. Between Day 1and 2, Dr. Peters adds an additional prompt based on the discussion from Day 1.The nature and direction of the venue were shaped by the actions of team members. Theseactions included opening and closing the venue (e.g. proposing new topic to be discussed ortabling a discussion for a future meeting); setting the stage for the venue by priming andproviding additional information/context (e.g. presenting external

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International Division (INTL)

will be informal interviews to(1) bring clarity on the interpretations of the semi-structured interview (2) guide the observer’scomment that emerged during observation (3) serve as a form of member checking andtriangulation.We will be using two strategies for the analysis of data. Through a thematic analysis approach, toidentify themes, and a dialogic analysis approach on the style in which the story is produced andperformed. The research team will be more reflective on the re-storying of Apex’s story, and anecessary active collaboration will help to recheck the “re-story” account to ascertain accurateinterpretations. This way the research team and Apex will negotiate the story meanings, thuscreating an analysis validity check [51], [69].6

Conference Session

Track 2: Technical Session 5: Understanding Decision Processes Related to Pathways of Community College Engineering Students

Collection

2024 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Rene Alberto Hernandez, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Walter C. Lee, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Amy Richardson, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Sarah Rodriguez, Virginia Tech; Bevlee A. Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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CoNECD Paper Sessions, Diversity

backgroundsThese findings highlight the multifaceted nature of community college-to-bachelor's degreepathways and emphasize pre-transfer programs' significance in supporting students. Advising,financial support, and adaptability emerge as critical elements in helping students overcomechallenges and make informed decisions. The experiences and choices of these studentsemphasize the need for flexible, personalized approaches in higher education. ReferencesAmerican Association of Community Colleges. (2023). Community college fast facts. https://www.aacc.nche.edu/research-trends/fast-facts/Bahr, P. R., McNaughtan, J., & Jackson, G. R. (2022). Reducing the loss of community college students who

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Edward Morris Barbanell, University of Utah; Maria Dawn Blevins, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

variety of water related issues. This reading is presented on a web sitethat is easy to use, informative, and has a terrific supply of resources outside of the assignedreading. Additionally, the guest speakers represent a variety of prerogatives and positions withinwater resource management. The caliber of speakers is such that these individuals would bedifficult or impossible for students to access outside of the class.The embedded assessor was very impressed with the multidiscipline team in-class exercises,especially the University of Utah Water Neutrality Project. It was noted that students (especiallythose in smaller groups) enjoyed integrating the computer technology into the analysis. Thisobservation is especially interesting because it is

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zachary Minken, Arcadia University; Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Arcadia University; Najah Naylor

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

computing, and game design. Mr. Minken is also currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership at Arcadia University with a research focus in STEM education.Dr. Augusto Z. Macalalag Jr., Arcadia University Dr. Augusto Macalalag, Jr., Associate Professor of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Education, teaches undergraduate and graduate STEM methods courses for pre-service and in- service teachers. He is the Advisor of Secondary School Teaching Certification Programs (Links to an external site.) that prepare pre-service teachers to teach General Science (Links to an external site.), Biology (Links to an external site.), Chemistry (Links to an external site.), and Mathematics (Links to an

Conference Session

Tablet and Portable PCs for Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Eric Scott, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

. Page 14.127.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Tablet-PC Based Electronic Grading System in a Large First Year Engineering CourseAbstractIn Spring 2008, an electronic homework submission, grading, and return system was piloted atVirginia Tech in a freshman engineering course using Tablet PC technology and the Blackboardcourse management system. This course previously required students to turn in hardcopies ofhomework assignments once a week, which ranged from a single page to upwards of 10 pagesper week per student. Following the successful pilot, a completely electronic grading systemwas deployed on a large scale in the Fall 2008 semester offering of the same course with over1,400 students

Conference Session

Graduate Programs, Development, and Research Fellowships

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sasan Haghani, University of the District of Columbia; Daniel Albano, Northrop Grumman Corp.; Wagdy H. Mahmoud, University of the District of Columbia; Nian Zhang, University of the District of Columbia; Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia

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Graduate Studies

research expertise and interests are neural networks, fuzzy logic, compu- tational intelligence methods, and their applications on pattern recognition, signal and image processing, time series prediction, renewable energy, and autonomous robot navigation. Dr. Zhang received her B.S. in Electrical Engineering at the Wuhan University of Technology, M.S. in Electrical Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering from Missouri University of Science and Technology.Dr. Esther T. Ososanya, University of the District of Columbia Dr. Esther T. Ososanya is a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of the Dis- trict of Columbia, and the current BSEE

Conference Session

ERM: New Research Methods and Tools

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qin Liu, University of Toronto; Joanna Li, University of Toronto; Jenifer Hossain, University of Toronto

; Washington & Mondisa, 2021)2 Please note that we did not include the original citations for these frameworks. Interested readers can consult withthe relevant JEE articles for their references. All the JEE articles we selected for analysis in this paper are includedin Appendix B.used frameworks that emerged within the past 15 years, thus contributing to the disseminationand application of these relatively new frameworks. While 35 articles used frameworks from student development literature, the other 36articles were mainly informed by3: • Learning theories: e.g., experiential learning theory (Kolb, 1984, cited in Litchfield et al., 2016); situative learning theory (Sawyer and Greeno, 2009, cited in Gilbuena et al., 2015

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Integration of Engineering and/or Technical Rigor with Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Justice (DEIJ)

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manish Roy, University of Connecticut; Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut; Connie Syharat, University of Connecticut

a faculty member in 2019 at the University of Connecticut. His research interests lie in the field of concrete technology with a focus on finite element modeling of ultra high performance concrete. He is also interested in educational research. He is presently working on redesigning the Soil Mechanics course, which incorporates inclusive teaching practices considering the experience and needs of neurodivergent learners. This project is a part of an NSF-funded IUSE/PFE:RED grant.Connie Syharat Constance M. Syharat is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant at the University of Connecticut as a part of two neurodiversity-centered NSF-funded projects, Revolutionizing Engineering Departments (NSF:RED) "Beyond Accommodation

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Retention & Bridge Programs #2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maryam Darbeheshti, University of Colorado Denver; William Schupbach, University of Colorado Denver; Ariel Cervantes Lafuente; Tom Altman, University of Colorado Denver; Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Michael S. Jacobson, University of Colorado Denver; Shani O'Brien, University of Colorado Denver

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

published over 75 journal, conference, and technical papers. Presently, Dr. Altman is a Professor of Computer Science at CU Denver and has been an active ABET Program Evaluator (CAC) since 2008. His current research focus is on STEM and more specifically, Engineering Education.Prof. Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and the associate director of Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Dr. Michael S. Jacobson, University of

Conference Session

Assessment and Accreditation in Engineering Management

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David S. Cochran, Southern Methodist University and Meijo University; Makoto Kawada, Meijo University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

‘don’t make more thanthe customer actually ordered’ is its core principle, which Dr. Cochran teaches through CSD andthe system design simulation exercise; where FR1 is achieved via PS1 of Takt time, and FR2 isachieved via PS2, Heijunka (leveling).The second trigger of the fusion is the information technology, network and database thatsupport the horizontal linkage to support the recent recovery of US manufacturing industry. Theimage of the service science society is the new capitalism led by the schema of horizontallinkage. The real problem we face is how to change the schema, or Tone in the management andengineering of systems.Management by “fear” by strictly checking from outside and punishing more severely thanbefore, like the Sarbanes–Oxley

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

involved in the crash was one of theseries 10 McDonnell Douglas aircraft whose entire structure had been thoroughly scrutinized andupdated after a number of accidents involving the type in the early 1970s. The cockpit was fittedwith every available electronic fail safe mechanism, and all aircrew underwent hours of trainingin the simulator, learning to cope with any emergency. So it was with bafflement thatinvestigators from McDonnell Douglas and the FAA began sifting through the wreckage for acause.In terms of accident contributing factors, the investigators' final synopsis reports were: • The vulnerability of pylon attachment points during maintenance, and of the leading edge slat system which produced asymmetry. • Deficiencies

Collection

2007 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Patrick H. Oosthuizen

mechanism, and all aircrew underwent hours of trainingin the simulator, learning to cope with any emergency. So it was with bafflement thatinvestigators from McDonnell Douglas and the FAA began sifting through the wreckage for acause.In terms of accident contributing factors, the investigators' final synopsis reports were: x The vulnerability of pylon attachment points during maintenance, and of the leading edge slat system which produced asymmetry. x Deficiencies in the FAA's surveillance and reporting systems which led to its failure to detect improper maintenance procedures. x Deficiencies in communication between the aircraft operators, McDonnell Douglas, and the FAA in failing to provide details of previous

Conference Session

Career Advancement Through Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hwangbo Bae, University of Florida; Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida

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Engineering Leadership Development

engineering experience working for energy companies and as a project management consultant; nearly 15 years of experience in academia; and extensive experience leading and conducting multi-institutional, workforce-related research and outreach. She is concerned first about the human condition and driven and inspired by what a civil engineering or construction organization can achieve by attending to the needs of its people. Her current research centers engineers across three themes: diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); inter- actions between humans and technology; and competency development via education and training. She is currently investigating the development of artificial intelligence (AI) awareness as a critical

Conference Session

Diversity in K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, Utah State University; Amy Wilson-Lopez, Utah State University - College of Education; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University; Indhira Maria Hasbun, Utah State University; Daniel L. Householder, Utah State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the fields of engineering and science.Dr. Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University Christine Hailey is Dean of the College of Engineering at Utah State University and a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. She has served as a senior associate dean in the college and was the director of the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education, a National Science Foundation-funded center for learning and teaching. She was a member of the ADVANCE-US team, another NSF-funded program to address issues that impact the effectiveness and satisfaction of female faculty in the engineering and science colleges at USU.Indhira Maria Hasbun, Utah State University Indhira Maria Hasbun is a master’s student

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-college Engineering: Research on Teachers' Perceptions, Attitudes and Impacts of Teacher PD

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis S. Nadelson PhD, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

some final thoughts and provide additional information abouttheir earlier responses. The interviews were about 30 minutes long. Once we had completed all of theinterviews we had the recordings transcribed for analysis.AnalysisIn analyzing the responses of the principals, we consolidated some of the responses, as informationrelevant to one question was sometimes provided in a response to a different question. Overall, we useda content analysis approach to our analysis 42, seeking to extract the consistent trends among theparticipants’ responses. We used a combination of extant codes and emergent coding, as we anticipatedsome responses and were open-minded to the consideration of an array of other responses.ResultsThe following section

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division - Huh? What Did You Say? What Does That Mean?

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karin Becker, United States Air Force Academy; Timothy Frank, United States Air Force Academy; Joel Sloan, United States Air Force Academy

offer advice on how to weave writing into technicalassignments and how to set realistic expectations for incremental improvements.IntroductionToday’s engineering students need to demonstrate proficiency in both technical andcommunication skills however, more than technical skills, employers are increasingly lookingfor engineers who can translate technical information, seek and incorporate input from diversestakeholders, and collaborate with others [1], [2]. Engineering students often underestimate theimportance of communication skills and are unaware of the extent of report writing, presenting,and collaborating in teams they will be expected to deliver [3]. It is estimated a typicalengineering workload consists of performing actual engineering

Conference Session

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

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Wayne Sarasua, Clemson University; Nigel Berkeley Kaye, Clemson University; Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Mehdi Nassim Benaissa, Clemson University; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Bradley J. Putman, Clemson University; Aubrie Lynn Pfirman, Lander University

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Civil Engineering

Considerations”, Journal of Professional Issues in engineering Education and Practice, ASCE, 139(2), April 2013, pp 123-133.[7] W. Eagen, O. Ngwenyama, F. Prescod. The Design Charrette in the Classroom as a Method for Outcomes- based Action Learning in IS Design. Information Systems Education Journal, 6 (19). http://isedj.org/6/19/. ISSN: 1545-679X. (Also appears in The Proceedings of ISECON 2006: §3733. ISSN: 1542-7382.). 2008.[8] J. Bergmann and A. Sams, Flip Your Classroom: Reach Every Student in Every Class Every Day. 1st ed., International Society for Technology in Education, 2012.[9] M. W. Martin, “Implementing Active Learning Principles in an Engineering Technology Fluid Mechanics Course” [Online]. Available

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FPD) Technical Session 10: Learning to Learn - Metacognition and Self-Regulated Strategies

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Gibin Raju, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University

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First-Year Programs Division (FPD)

study, we explore critical thinkingspecifically within the context of the engineering discipline. At its core, critical thinking involvesgathering and analyzing data or information and making sound judgements based on thatanalysis [5]. In engineering, however, judgement is rarely theoretical or abstract; it often hasdirect and significant consequences for public health, safety, and ethics. This centrality ofjudgment underscores the ethical and professional responsibilities engineers bear, reflecting thegravity of their role in society.Given this pivotal role, developing critical thinking skills should be an essential component of anengineer’s education and training. In an era of rapidly evolving technologies and globalchallenges, such as

Conference Session

Effective Methods for Recruiting Women to Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleanor M. Jaffee, Smith College; Donna Riley, Smith College

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Women in Engineering

8% 8% South Asian other 6% 8% 57% 4% 67% Page 15.2.4 9%Of the 44 engineering majors participating in the cross-sectional study who provideddemographic information, we sampled 32 for this particular inquiry in order to conduct athorough analysis within a limited timeframe. In order to take advantage of our opportunity tolearn

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Rogalsky, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Bart Johnson, Itasca Community College; Ronald Ulseth

of the research for the first four cohorts inform the program for continuing to improve theexperience and success of future cohorts.I. Design-Based Research MethodThe curricular development work for this PBL program began in 2016 [1], utilizing design-basedresearch (DBR) as the methodology for both design and research. Design-based research (DBR)was adopted as the methodology to 1) address learning theories, 2) study learning in context, 3)develop measures of learning, and 4) contribute to new designs and learning theories [2] for theprogram development. The work incorporates the four phases of DBR identified by Kolmos [3]:design; implementation; data collection and analysis; and findings and conclusions. The DBRphases were adapted and

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis Rogalsky P.E., Minnesota State University, Mankato; Ronald Ulseth P.E., Iron Range Engineering

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

, analysis, evaluation, and findings. Out of the findings comerecommendations for continuous improvement in the program design.In this paper, the new model as well as the research method are described and results arepresented for the first improvement cycle of the program. The data analysis shows improvementtrends and identifies findings for the program regarding student attainment of the co-op. Itidentifies that successful position acquisition is closely aligned with career-fair contacts andconnections through students personal, professional or Bell program networking. More findingsare presented and future steps for both the program design and the research study arerecommended. The findings of the research for the first and second cohorts inform

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole Alexandra Batrouny, Tufts University; Kristen B. Wendell, Tufts University; Tejaswini S Dalvi, Univerisity of Massachusetts, Boston

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

even prior to the ​NGSS​ shows that design problems can be an effectivecontext for the development of scientific knowledge and reasoning [3], [4], [5]. However,questions remain about how to scaffold integrated science and engineering learning experiencesso that they provide all students with opportunities to develop disciplinary practices in ​bothscience and engineering. When students shift between inquiring into a phenomenon anddesigning a solution to a problem, do they need different kinds of support for documenting theirwork meaningfully, collaborating with peers, or working with data to support explanation andargumentation? Although curriculum developers and educators often intend for students toconnect scientific findings to inform design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Susannah C. Davis, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Electronics Engineers.Dr. Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He received his B.S. and M.S. degrees from UC San Diego and his Ph.D. from UC Berkeley, all in Chemical Engineering. He currently has research activity in areas related engineering education and is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher-level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. His research interests particularly focus on what prevents students from being able to integrate and extend the knowledge developed in specific courses in the core curriculum to the more complex, authentic problems and

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University; Joshua Adams, Arizona State University ; Michelene T.H. Chi, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #23030Work in Progress: Dialogue Videos Foster Interaction Between HomeworkPartnersDr. Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University Michael Caplan earned his undergraduate degrees from The University of Texas at Austin and his PhD from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Following post-doctoral research at Duke University Medical Center in Cell Biology, Michael joined the faculty of Arizona State University in 2003, and he is now an Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering. Dr. Caplan’s research focuses on molecular cooperativity in drug targeting, bio-sensing, and cell sig- naling. Current projects

Conference Session

ChE: Safety, Sustainability, and Global Opportunities

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

and an Adjunct Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oklahoma State University. He received his BS and PhD degrees in Chemical Engineering from Brigham Young University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively. His research interests include biomaterials development and the utilization of renewable resources for the production of chemicals. Page 12.354.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Chem-E-Car Competition: Incorporating Safety with the help of Industry Partners.ABSTRACTThe Chem-E-Car competition has been utilized for the last five

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics & Structural Modeling Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ledlie Klosky, United States Military Academy; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Civil Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. She received her B.S. (2002), M.Eng. (2004) and Ph.D. (2006), all in Civil Engineering, from Texas A&M University. Her research interests include the security of water distribution systems, their role in effective emergency response, and their interdependence with other critical infrastructures. Page 14.1206.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 The Effect of On-Demand Instructional Videos on Medium-Term Retention of Mechanics SkillsAbstractRecent experience

Conference Session

New Trends in CHE Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J.Patrick Abulencia, Manhattan College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

specifically, the varying perspectives and interpretations offered by peers maycomplement (or even enhance) a student’s perception on a particular concept. This is moreadvantageous when compared to the traditional model wherein a student relies on a single sourceof information (i.e the professor) that would be providing a handful of interpretations at best. At the conclusion of the first semester, the online social network will serve a differentpurpose. Rather than building a community of learners, it will be used to maintain it. The sitewill act as the center of communication for the Department. Professors can easily initiate adialogue on topics presented in the classroom, offer ancillary learning materials/sources, ordeploy mass announcements

Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

: internet, videos, class exercises, discussions, and case studies • Informal classroom learning environments where diversity is accepted Most of the students at RMU are regional, commuter students who work whileattending school, which means that the flexibility for organizing activities outside of thescheduled class times is quite limited. In addition, students often say, “Our friends in artsand management have fun and still get A grades, why do we have to work so hard to getgood grades in engineering?” In other words, some students feel that the faculty sets thebar too high in engineering, and therefore the grade does not always reflect the hard workthey put into the learning process. Further, the lecture rooms are typically equipped

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

for senior students who wish toconduct experimental tests for their Engineering Design Project (Engr 696/697). Enhancementsto senior projects as a result of this proposal have six objectives: (1) to develop an understandingof and facilitate intuition about the fundamentals of structural behavior; (2) to reinforcetheoretical concepts through hands-on exercise, experiment and demonstration; (3) to introducestudents to emerging technology in the structural engineering field; (4) to increase theirunderstanding of structural engineering design concepts for different structural materials; (5) toprepare them for the design challenges of the future by addressing contemporary civilengineering problems and solutions; and (6) to improve their technical