Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Niehaus, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. The goals of the Integrated Design courses are: 1. To show students how engineering concepts, taught as individual subjects in disparate courses, are brought together in a project. 2. To demonstrate the interaction needed between CE sub-disciplines in a project. 3. To provide training and experience on teamwork and team building, essential for modern engineering practice. 4. To improve oral, written, and visual communication skills. Page 11.1008.2 5. To force students to consider non-technical aspects of a project, such as: i. Cost, ii. ,Time schedules iii. Political considerations, iv

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

N. Nezamuddin, Valparaiso University; Anurag Pande, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

used to design the activities that23 undergraduate students can deliver. Another recent development that should be of interest to24 transportation educators is to get engineering education elements in K-12 classrooms (e.g., (20–25 22)). If this integration of engineering in K-12 classrooms continues, there could be many more26 opportunities for interaction between K-12 students and their near-peers, undergraduate students27 in transportation engineering and planning fields.28 Contextual Exposure29 After evaluating the outreach efforts, Ivey et al. (3) suggested that traditional highway design30 topics are appealing to both genders because as drivers they are invested in the design of the31 system which impacts their lives on

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Meehan, University of Glasgow

Tagged Divisions

International

familiarwith in the United States. In EEE, students are exposed to foundation courses in the discipline:circuits, C programming, digital logic, and microprocessors in Years 1 and 2 and discipline-specificcourses in communications, power systems, microelectronics, embedded systems, fields, andcontrols in Year 3. In Year 4, students may specialise within a particular EEE disciplines throughtheir selection of elective courses and their choice of topic for the Individual Project, a requiredcapstone design course. There is a heavy emphasis on hands-on learning with laboratories andprojects integrated into almost all of the engineering courses as well as two stand-alone coursesthat involve team design projects. There are required mathematics, or maths

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Jo Pinkelman, Technische Universität Darmstadt; Malte Awolin, Center for Educational Development at Technische Universität Darmstadt; Manfred J Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

Tagged Divisions

International

faculties and administrations. The evaluation is externally supervised andfeedback is given on a regular basis in order to overcome identified limitations and to supportsuccess factors. It is being investigated how and to what extent KIVA provides resources such asnew interdisciplinary teaching formats or project-based course support tools. Moreover, theevaluation looks at processes such as course management or student advisory services and howKIVA influences them. Where possible and feasible, we measure the impact KIVA has onperformance indicators like student evaluations of teaching directly after the course and alsoretrospectively years later. Last but not least, we obtain student self-reports about acquiredcompetencies in all courses. Within

Collection

2003 GSW

Authors

W. Conway Link; Carlos G. Spaht

Distinguished Teaching ofMathematics and the Governor’s Award of Excellence, all due in part to his work withLaPREP.LaPREP has been recognized by the National Science Foundation, listing it in itsdirectory of enrichment programs and the Mathematical Association of America, praisingit for its contribution to mathematics in Louisiana. In addition, the Shreveport CityCouncil passed a resolution applauding LaPREP “for making a positive impact on thelives of young people and for contributing to the future prosperity of the community andthe nation.” Introduction to the Variation ProblemsMany College Algebra texts contain a section on variation and accompanying exercises in whichstudents must determine the constant of proportionality based

Collection

ASEE-NE 2022

Authors

Emily Deterding, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Nathan Agyeman; Susan Thomson Tripathy, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Carter Keough, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Sumudu Lewis, University of Massachusetts Lowell; Kavitha Chandra, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tagged Topics

Diversity

After Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval for this project was obtained, the firstchallenge presented in this study was finding an effective approach for engaging first-yearstudents in the project. This challenge was addressed by coordinating with the professor of theIntroduction to Mechanical Engineering class to present the study and answer any questionsduring the lecture and labs. The presentations were conducted via Zoom for the virtual lecturesand in-person for the labs. In these discussions, the format for the PAR focus groups wasexplained to the potential participants and the impact their involvement could have on improvingthe teamwork projects was described. Students were then encouraged to show their interest in theproject by

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zhen Zhao, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University; Jean S. Larson, Arizona State University; Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Wilhelmina C. Savenye, Arizona State University; Kristi L. Eustice, Arizona State University; Allison Godwin, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Gillian Roehrig, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities; Christopher Barr, Rice University; Kimberly Farnsworth, Arizona State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

technologies for training and devel- opment. Her research focuses on the efficient and effective transfer of knowledge and learning techniques, innovative and interdisciplinary collaboration, and strengthening the bridge between K-12 learning and higher education in terms of engineering content.Dr. Michelle Jordan , Arizona State University Michelle Jordan is as associate professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State Uni- versity. She also serves as the Education Director for the QESST Engineering Research Center. Michelle’s program of research focuses on social interactions in collaborative learning contexts. She is particularly interested in how students navigate communication challenges as they

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mrinal Saha, University of Oklahoma; Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Bipul Barua, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University

course AME2303 at OU and MENG 0314 at TU.Structured interviews with students will be used to get more insight on the reasonscausing their attitude changes. Data of students from different gender and ethnic groupswill be analyzed to study the attitude difference between gender and ethnic groups.In order to assess the impact of the CSI system on the retention of students, data onretention rate of the AME students at OU and ME students at TU will be collected. Theretention rates of the students exposed to the CSI system will be compared to historicalretention data to determine the effect of CSI.To ensure an engaging and satisfactory student learning experience, throughout thedevelopment of the CSI system, usability evaluation methods will be

Conference Session

K-12 Programs for Recruiting Women

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Firouzeh Keshmiri, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Ann Bloor, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Mary Jo Wellenstein, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

CompetitiveEdge in Science, Engineering and Technology. Sept. 2000.Howley, Craig B., Mathematics Achievement in Rural Schools, ERIC Digest, 2003, 1-8National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Women, Minorities, andPersons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2004, NSF 04-317 (Arlington, VA, 2004)National Science Foundation, Division of Research, Evaluation and Communication, SummaryReport on the Impact Study of the National Science Foundation’s Program for Women and Girls,NSF RED9452967, Arlington, VA December 2000USDA, ERS, Rural America at a Glance, 2003, Sept. 2, 2003,http://www.ers.usda.gov/publications/rdrr97-1/lowres_rdrr97-1.pdf80-55 Development for Rural America, http://www.8055.org

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul G. Flikkema, Northern Arizona University; Kenji Ryan Yamamoto, Northern Arizona University; Carol Haden, Magnolia Consulting, LLC; Jeff Frolik, University of Vermont; Tom Weller, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

howeffectively the project helps students build critical systems-thinking skills, and the challenges ofadopting resources for fast-tracking the development of new laboratory projects.IntroductionThe notion of systems thinking is well-known, but views vary on its specific definition1,2. Forexample, the systems dynamics community emphasizes understanding the temporal dynamics ofinterconnected parts, including the effects of feedback and emergent behaviors, via conceptualand simulation models3. Others have emphasized design in a broader context, includingassessment of societal impacts and awareness of economic and societal goals4.In our practice-oriented view, systems thinking is already pervasive across engineeringdisciplines, highly valued in industry

Conference Session

Best Practices in Research & Assessment Tools for Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Anastasia Marie Rynearson, Campbell University; Hoda Ehsan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Abeera P. Rehmat, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Annwesa Dasgupta, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Barbara Fagundes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education

. Her dissertation was centered on the design of assessments that explore student difficulties in thinking about biology experiments. Previously, Dr. Dasgupta was a post- doctoral researchers at the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University where she worked on the STEM+C project, focused on enhancing STEM engagement and computational thinking (STEM+C) for K-2 grade students by developing connections across formal and informal learning environments.Ms. Barbara Fagundes, Purdue University, West Lafayette c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #27448 Barbara Fagundes is a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Maria Chrysochoou, University of Connecticut; Arash E. Zaghi, University of Connecticut; Connie Mosher Syharat, University of Connecticut; Sarira Motaref P.E., University of Connecticut; Shinae Jang P.E., University of Connecticut; Amvrossios Bagtzoglou, University of Connecticut; Caressa Adalia Wakeman, University of Connecticut

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

neurodiversity. Topics included inclusive teaching practices, UniversalDesign for Learning (UDL), Center for Student with Disabilities operations and practices, andinitial reflections from faculty on the objectives of course redesign. This stage of reflection andeducation culminated in the participation of the team in a Summer Institute offered by a privateengineering college. In addition to attending workshops, the I-Team engaged with coaches inbrainstorming sessions and a deeper dialogue on how to approach course redesign in a coherentway that could be replicated by colleagues in the future.In the second stage of the process that occurred during the summer, the I-Team consolidated tothe three faculty members that would work on course development for

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Time? What are the Implications of Teaching a Traditional Content-Rich Machine Components/Mechanical Systems Design Course Using Active Learning?AbstractThis paper examines the use of research-proven Active Learning techniques to transform theteaching of a traditional Machine Components/Mechanical Systems Design class. We know fromresearch in Active learning that use of these methods can often lead to greater conceptualunderstanding and greater engagement of the students with engineering course materials, yet acommon concern among engineering faculty is that the adoption of Active learning techniques willnot allow the full breadth and depth of traditional content coverage. In this work, the authorsreimagined one of the

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Michael Khoo, University of Southern California; Ellis Meng, University of Southern California; Joseph Cocozza, University of Southern California

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

experiences to their science classrooms providing them withopportunities to engage in BME related research aligned to curriculum standards perteacher report. This will be supported and evidenced by resulting high schools on statescience benchmark content exams and BME related concept inventories once theprogram is complete.Introduction and OverviewUrban schools are typically heavily impacted by poverty, students with limited English Page 13.517.2proficiency, and overall low academic achievement, especially in STEM subject areas.Cultural and linguistic factors are important in science learning but are rarely consideredin K-12 science classrooms 1. Poor

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Science Course

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elliot Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Materials

the engineering curriculum that utilize an active learning,team-based approach. This pedagogy has been termed Process Oriented Guided InquiryLearning (POGIL), and is based upon the learning cycle model. Rather than sitting in traditionallectures, students work in teams to complete worksheets that guide them through the process oflearning. In this way students are actively engaged in processing the information and have theopportunity to utilize and develop important skills such as teamwork, communication, andcritical thinking. Assessment of the effectiveness of this approach is being conducted usingmeasures of content knowledge through the Materials Concept Inventory and student self-assessment of their learning through the Student Assessment

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 8

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bing Wang, University of Connecticut; Suining He, University of Connecticut; Chuanrong Zhang, University of Connecticut; Abdul-Wassay Queeshi, University of Connecticut; Weidong Li, University of Connecticut; Sanguthevar Rajasekaran, University of Connecticut; Wei Wei, University of Connecticut; Elizabeth Howard, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

to communicate with each other and understand each other’s work.Participants and Workshop OutcomeA total of 12 students registered in the workshop. We assigned them into five interdisciplinaryteams, each with 2-3 students. Later on, two students dropped out of the workshop, causing oneteam to have no students with CSE background. As a result, we had to merge two teams into asingle team so that the combined team had both CSE and geography backgrounds. In summary, atotal of four teams, comprising 10 participants, completed the workshop. Three teams consisted (b) Interests in interdisciplinary (a) Understanding of CI

Conference Session

Faculty Development at Various Career Stages

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard T Buckley P.E., U.S. Air Force Academy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

assessments to where weexpect our students to be on the taxonomy. We then transition to coordinating learning objectivesand assessments, as well as the variety of assessments that instructors may use. Finally, wedemonstrate classroom organization, use of white boards and other instructional technology suchas Teams, Zoom, Blackboard to finish Block 2. Again, see Table 2 for a complete list of thetopics covered and references used.Block 3, “Mechanics of effective teaching,” is covered on day three. We discuss and demonstratetechniques for speaking and writing clearly. We briefly cover the importance of body languageand non-verbal communication for students and instructors. We cover classroom and homeworkmotivation strategies and the use of bonus points

Conference Session

ChE: Departmental Issues and Integrating Freshmen into the ChE Program

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Coronella, University of Nevada-Reno

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

. Page 11.1041.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Project-based learning in a first-year chemical engineering course: Evaporative CoolingAbstract The challenges of engaging first-year engineering students are well known. Manystudents come to an engineering curriculum poorly prepared and with substantialmisunderstanding of what engineers actually do. Too frequently, recent high-school graduatesare unprepared to make the commitment to do the hard work required to complete their degree infour years. Some students who might otherwise become successful engineers change their majorto one that has more immediate appeal, is an easier pathway to graduation, or is taught byinstructors who

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 11

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Paricio Garcia, University of Connecticut; Davis Chacon-Hurtado, University of Connecticut; Daniel D. Burkey, University of Connecticut; Shareen Hertel, University of Connecticut

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

multiple points in the educational process (i.e., defining the project scopeand goals, timeline, material testing, industry partner engagement, and prototyping), thispaper reflects on the complex learning journey of students and the integration of humanrights principles in engineering education. These insights offer valuable perspectives onhow reflective learning and guided inquiry can shape effective, sustainable, andinclusive design solutions.IntroductionHuman Rights and Sustainability specialization equips students with the essentialknowledge and skills necessary to analyze and address the complex intersection oftechnology, society, and the environment. As the broad field of engineering continues toevolve and reach to serve the public in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel McCord Ellestad, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; David J. Keffer, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Jennifer Retherford P.E., University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Chris Wetteland, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Mary kocak, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Travis Griffin, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

-academic connection from the post-transfer process through graduation via: o Cohorted academic success seminar focusing on the academic needs of transfer students o Cohorted engineering seminar to stay connected to cohort members and faculty o Highly encouraged participation in a high impact practice by year 4 o Required participation as mentor for incoming TranSCEnD student cohorts, which also fulfills the requirements of TN Promise community service.Student Selection Engineering Transfer Students. The TranSCEnD scholarships will be distributed exclusively to transfer students in the college of engineering. While we hope to focus on a cohort in the two initial

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rob O. Hovsapian, Florida State Univeristy ; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Bruce A. Harvey, Florida A&M University/Florida State University, College of Engineering; Okenwa I. Okoli, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

communication with each other and withthe industrial partners, so the students gain an understanding of how to successfully manage theirproject. Since real-world engineering projects are mostly multidisciplinary and some have aninternational aspect, it is imperative to introduce the students to those settings and associatedchallenges. Over the years, we have steadily increased the percentage of our projects which aremultidisciplinary and require international collaboration. For example, about fifty percent of thisyear’s projects are multidisciplinary, partnering with either Industrial Engineering or Electricaland Computer Engineering. We expect the multidisciplinary team approach can leverage on theskills and disciplinary expertise of individuals with

Collection

2009 GSW

Authors

Dr. Lynn Peterson; Dr. Carter Tiernan; Lynard Broussard

similar and were different in a variety of areas including student engagement,development of student subgroups (cliques), camper behavior, responses to camp activities, andother topics. We will include qualitative feedback from the campers and from staffers about thecamps. We will close with a discussion of the benefits of the two types of camps and our plansfor the future. The paper will be co-authored by the faculty camp director, the staff membercamp assistant director, and will include comments from student camp staffers. IntroductionThis paper provides a comparison of two one-week long engineering summer day camps thatwere held in Summer 2008 by the College of Engineering at the University of Texas

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 1: Using Technology and/or Technology Tools to Enhance Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

benefit students, both interms of engagement with the course material as well as increased learning.15 However, much ofthe delivery of lecture material is done through videos. While it is possible to create engagingand interactive videos, most instructors do not have the time to develop such videos. This resultsin the delivery of lecture material still remaining a primarily passive activity, simply replacing anin-person instructor with a digital one. This may be one of the underlying reasons that manyhave advocated for short videos (maximum of 15 minutes) when implementing a flippedclassroom.2,14-15The Engineering Models Practice SystemIn order to provide a more active and engaging option for students to use in preparing for lecturein the

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 4: Energy and Analysis

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lisa Bosman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Brinker, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College; Kenneth Walz, Madison Area Technical College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the participants teach at community and technical colleges,while one teaches at a university, another teaches high school, and one currently directs a non-profit solar energy training association. The group was composed of experts from a cross-sectionof fields, including building automation, energy management technology, green and sustainablebuilding practices, solar and wind energy. The educational programs that they implementprovide a variety of academic credentials, including technical diplomas and certificates,associate, bachelor, and master’s degrees, and various types of industry certifications. This papersummarizes perspectives from the study participants and reports their insights on how emergingenergy storage technology will impact

Conference Session

GSD 3: Pedagogy and Curriculum

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Susan K Fullerton Shirey, University of Pittsburgh; Götz Veser, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies Division (GSD)

them into one of three levels ofincreasing specialization within each course topic, and (3) rate their importance. Two sets of learningobjectives were produced. The first is a prioritized set of learning outcomes for each content areaorganized into these three levels. The second set comprises non-traditional technical and non-technicallearning outcomes for graduate students to succeed post-graduation. For the first set, faculty have formeda learning community to interpret the results and collectively work on restructuring course content andpedagogy. For the second set, the same SMEs rated the importance of each learning objective to prioritizeincorporation into the modularized curriculum. From the results, we have formed a faculty

Conference Session

Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Edward Butterfield, University of Utah; Kyle Joe Branch, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

):35– 64.18. Mangold WD, Bean LG, Adams DJ, Schwab WA, Lynch SM. Who goes who stays: An assessment of the effect of a freshman mentoring and unit registration program on college persistence. J Coll Student Retent Res Theory Pract. 2003;4(2):95–122.19. Solen K, Harb J. An Introductory ChE Course for First-Year Students. Chem Eng Educ. 1998;32(2):52–57.20. Harmening DS, Jacob SA. Institutional factors that positively impact first-year students ’ sense of well-being. J Case Stud Educ. 2015;7:1–16.21. Eyler J, Giles D, Stenson C, Gray C. At a Glance: What We Know about the Effects of Service-Learning on College Students, Faculty, Institutions and Communities 1993-200: Third Edition. Nashville: Vanderbuilt

Conference Session

Gender Perceptions and Girls in K-12 Engineering and Computer Science

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christina Deckard, SPAWAR Systems Center Pacific; David Quarfoot, SDSU/UCSD; Kimberly C Csanadi

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 24.179.2So how do we guarantee a continued supply of highly qualified STEM professionals who reflectthe diversity of our communities and bring these “special kinds of input”? At least part of theanswer is responding to President Barack Obama’s 2009 request to the National Academy ofScience[8]: “So I want to persuade you [scientists and engineers] to spend time in the classroom, talking – and showing - young people what it is that your work can mean, and what it means to you. Encourage your university to participate in programs to allow students to get a degree in scientific fields and a teaching certificate at the same time. Think about new and creative ways to engage young people in science and engineering

Conference Session

Engineering as a Professional Calling

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph M LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jacquelyn E. Borinski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kimberly Danielle Haight, Georgia Institute of Technology ; Elaine Catherine McCormick, Georgia Institute of Technology; Alisha A.W. Waller, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

the course.From the instructor’s perspective, the open-ended seminars were quite successful. The students’skill in creating questions that led to intellectually rewarding discussions seemed to improve overtime. In addition, most students seemed very engaged, most likely because they were given thepower to decide how to use the class time. Despite this, the instructor noticed that some studentsdid not participate as fully as others. To encourage these students to participate more fully, the Page 24.499.4basic format of the open-ended seminar was varied from time to time. For example, when the  Nersessian paper on the use of model-based

Conference Session

DEED Technical Session 1: Adapting to COVID and other Design Challenges

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Rennick, University of Waterloo; Eugene Li, University of Waterloo; Michael Lenover, University of Waterloo; Wesley Blankespoor; Sanjeev Bedi, University of Waterloo

skills necessary for “career-ready” graduates [2] [3] [4], they areincreasingly including more than just technical know-how, with emphases on critical thinking,problem solving, collaboration, and communication among others. In addition to providingstudents a strong technical foundation, the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloohas taken a two-pronged approach to providing students this important training: mandatory co-operative work terms, which have been present since the University’s inception; and morerecently, using industry-driven design problems as a base to provide students with formativepractice of these skills in the Engineering Ideas Clinic, which will be the focus of this paper.Jonassen, in his typology of problems [5

Conference Session

Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

Module 3, thiscDNA is run on a real-time PCR machine, and the students analyze the results to determine thequantitative impact of serum stimulation on the gene of interest. In order to complete this labwithin a manageable length of time, the lab primarily involves preparation of the treatment andcontrol samples to be run in the PCR, in addition to setting up the machine and thermocyclersoftware. The PCR runs overnight, and the TAs collect the data the following day and e-mail itto all student teams from that section. Students then compute the fold changes in expression ofthe target genes.Module 4 – Fundamentals in Digital Microscopy and Fluorescence Imaging: The objective ofModule 4 is to learn the basics of fluorescence microscopy, learn how to