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First-Year Programs: Tuesday Potpourri

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #19692A Learning Trajectory for Developing Computational Thinking and Program-mingDr. Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Dr. Sean Brophy is a mechanical engineer, computer scientist and learning scientists. His research in engineering education and learning sciences explores how undergraduate engineering students develop skills in design, troubleshooting and analytical reasoning. He is particularly interested in how these skills develop through students’ interaction with technology.Prof. Tony Andrew Lowe, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Tony

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Materials Division Technical Session 3

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette (Network for Computational Nanotechnology); William Ashwin Wheeler, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Andre Schleife, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Materials

Paper ID #21908Measuring Student Learning of Crystal Structures Using Computer-basedVisualizationsDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ computational literacy and life-long learning of computational materi- als science tools.Dr. Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, West

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Computers in Education Division Technical Session 3: Digital Learning Part I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Fitratullah Khan, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Mahmoud K Quweider, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Ala Qubbaj, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Emmett Tomai, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Liyu Zhang, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Hansheng Lei

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Computers in Education

Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at the Uni- versity of Texas Rio Grande Valley. He received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Northwestern University in 2009. Before that he received his M.S. in Computer Science (2007), B.S. in Computer En- gineering (1997), and B.S. in Electrical Engineering (1997) from Northwestern University. His research interests are in artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language understanding, and video game development, with emphasis on learning models of decision-making to support commonsense behavior and storytelling. Dr. Tomai also pursues research in computer science education with emphasis on intro- ductory problem-solving, critical

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Collaboration and Communication in Problem-based Learning

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University; Showkat Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University; Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #29215Integrating Evidence-Based Learning in Engineering and Computer ScienceGateway CoursesDr. Xiang Zhao, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiang (Susie) Zhao, Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Alabama A&M University, has over 20 years of teaching experience in traditional on-campus settings or online format at several universities in US and aboard. Her teaching and research interests include numerical modeling & simulation, high performance algorithm design, data mining, and evidence-based STEM teaching pedagogies. Her recent research work has been funded by DOE

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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Leila Zahedi, Florida International University; Stephanie J. Lunn, Florida International University; Samira Pouyanfar, Microsoft; Monique S. Ross, Florida International University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Computing and Information Technology

Paper ID #29048Leveraging machine learning techniques to analyze computing persistencein undergraduate programsLeila Zahedi, Florida International University Leila Zahedi is a Ph.D. student in the School of Computing and Information Science (SCIS) at Florida International University. Her main focus is on educational data science and machine learning. Her current research focuses on broadening participation in computing fields in order to attract minorities.Stephanie J. Lunn, Florida International University Stephanie J. Lunn is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida International

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Special Resources and Activities for Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Xiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2008-753: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MINORITY COMPUTATIONALSCIENCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION PROJECTXiaoqing Qian, Alabama A&M University Dr. Xiaoqing (Cathy) Qian is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University. She is also principal Investigator of the DOE High Performance Computing Research and Education project.Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University Dr. Z.T. Deng is currently an Associate Professor of the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Alabama A&M University.George Seweryniak, DoE Computational Science Division Mr. George Seweryniak is currently the DOE program manager for the research and education projet

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Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount University; Louis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount University; Michael Givens, Loyola Marymount University; Drew Christensen, Loyola Marymount University; Joe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-67: PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN A FRESHMAN COMPUTERGRAPHICS COURSERafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount UniversityLouis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount UniversityMichael Givens, Loyola Marymount UniversityDrew Christensen, Loyola Marymount UniversityJoe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University Page 12.1194.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Project-Based Learning in a Freshman Computer Graphics CourseAbstractThis paper describes project-based learning in a freshman engineering course entitled,Engineering Graphics and Design at Loyola Marymount University. The major courserequirement is to design and build a solid model of a real

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Computers in Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Harry Koehnemann, Arizona State University

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Computers in Education

2006-1875: LESSONS LEARNED CREATING A LAPTOP POLICY FORCOMPUTING PROGRAMSHarry Koehnemann, Arizona State UniversityTimothy Lindquist, Arizona State University Page 11.883.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Lessons Learned Creating a Laptop Policy for Computing ProgramsAbstractThe Division of Computing Studies at Arizona State University at the Polytechnic campus is inthe process of instituting a laptop requirement policy for undergraduate and graduate students.The paper describes the motivation and rationale for this policy, the information gathered duringthe feasibility study, and finally the policy itself as well as a

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Potpourri

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Yumi Kahori Nakagawa; George Roskovich, Florida Atlantic University

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #9362A Visual and Engaging Approach to Learning Computer AlgorithmsDr. Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic UniversityYumi Kahori NakagawaMr. George Roskovich Page 24.126.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 A Visual and Engaging Approach to Learning Computer Algorithms Daniel Raviv, George Roskovich and Yumi Nakagawa Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Boca

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6113Effective Collaborative Inquiry-based Learning in Undergraduate ComputerNetworking CurriculumDr. Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los AngelesDr. Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles Page 23.463.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Effective Collaborative Inquiry-based Learning in Undergraduate Computer Networking CurriculumAbstractIn 2010, California State University Los Angeles (CSULA) received a CCLI grant from NSF toexplore a good solution to

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Computer and Informtion Technology-related Issues

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Se Jun Song, Texas A&M University, College Station

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Engineering Technology

AC 2012-3701: LESSONS LEARNED FROM MOBILE COMPUTING AP-PLICATION DEVELOPMENT WITH ANDROIDDr. Se Jun Song, Texas A&M University, College Station Page 25.890.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Lessons Learned from Mobile Computing Application Development with AndroidAbstractOur undergraduate program has been offering a “Mobile Computing Application Developmentwith Android” course from 2009 to prepare our students to lead the new mobile era. The coursehas been successful by offering ample opportunities to sharpen the students’ mobile applicationdevelopment skills. In past

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Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanja Magoc, University of Texas at El Paso; Eric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El Paso; Francois Modave, Central Washington University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2010-1084: LEARNING DYNAMIC SYSTEMS THROUGH THE HELP OFCOMPUTER PROGRAMMINGTanja Magoc, University of Texas at El PasoEric Freudenthal, University of Texas, El PasoFrancois Modave, Central Washington University Page 15.834.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Learning Dynamic Systems through the Help of Computer ProgrammingAbstractDynamic systems are not easily understood by students entering college due to complexity ofunderlying concepts, which are frequently stated but not understood in early mathematics andscience courses. Moreover, students majoring in disciplines other than computer science, such asbiology or finance

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Computing in the First Year

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University; Oyemayowa Luqman Abioye, West Virginia University

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #10103e-Learning: Teaching Computer Programming Online to First Year Engi-neering StudentsDr. Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University Lizzie Y. Santiago, Ph.D., is Teaching Assistant Professor for the Freshman Engineering program in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Mineral Resources. She holds a Ph.D. in chemical en- gineering and has postdoctoral training on Neural Tissue Engineering and Molecular Neurosciences. She teaches freshman engineering courses and supports the outreach and recruiting activities of the college. Her research interests include neural tissue engineering, stem cell

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anton Dukeman, Vanderbilt University; Shashank Shekhar, Vanderbilt University; Faruk Caglar, Vanderbilt University; Aniruddha Gokhale, Vanderbilt University; Gautam Biswas, Vanderbilt University; John S. Kinnebrew, Vanderbilt University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #10384Analyzing Students’ Computational Models as they Learn in STEM Disci-plinesMr. Anton Dukeman, Vanderbilt UniversityMr. Shashank Shekhar, Vanderbilt UniversityMr. Faruk Caglar, Vanderbilt UniversityDr. Aniruddha Gokhale, Vanderbilt University Aniruddha Gokhale is an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering in the Dept of Elec- trical Engineering and Computer Science at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, USA. Prof. Gokhale got his BE (Computer Engineering) from Pune University, Pune, India in 1989; MS (Computer Science) from Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ in 1992; and PhD (Computer

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New Trends in ECE Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Edward Gehringer

Session 1432 Is Pair Programming an Effective Way to Learn Computer Architecture? Edward F. Gehringer North Carolina State University efg@ncsu.eduAbstractPair programming is a concept where two programmers work side by side at the same computer,writing code jointly. One of them, called the driver, is in control of the keyboard and mouse.The other, called the navigator, observes what the driver is doing and offers advice. It is thedriver’s job to write the code. The navigator has a chance to observe the larger picture,evaluating the

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Marquard; Bruce R. Dewey; Sally Steadman; Raymond Jacquot

Session 3553 Enhancement of an Introductory Computing Course with Experiential and Cooperative Learning Sally Steadman, Bruce R. Dewey, Raymond G. Jacquot / Paul J. Marquard University of Wyoming / Casper CollegeAbstractFor the past seventeen years the University of Wyoming College of Engineering has had afreshman level computing and problem solving course in which freshmen were introducedproblem solving strategies and computing to support those strategies. Several years ago it wasobserved that interest in the course could be increased if some physically based exercises couldbe introduced in

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Pimmel; R. Borie; J. Jackson; D. Cordes; B. Dixon; A. Parrish

Session 3253 Teaching an Integrated First-Year Computing Curriculum: ‡ Lessons Learned D. Cordes, A. Parrish, B. Dixon, R. Pimmel, J. Jackson, R. Borie University of AlabamaAbstract: This paper describes an integrated first year curriculum in computing forComputer Science and Computer Engineering students at the University of Alabama.The curriculum is built around the basic thrusts of the Foundation Coalition, andprovides an interdisciplinary introduction to the study of computing for both majors.IntroductionThe University of Alabama is one of

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

Paper ID #40997Active Learning in an Upper Division Computer Networks CourseMahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University Mahima Agumbe Suresh is an Assistant Professor at San Jose State University. She received her Ph.D. from the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University in December 2015. After her Ph.D., she was a postdoctoral researcher at Xerox Research Labs, India, where she worked on crime analytics and process mining. Her research interests include edge computing, machine learning, modeling and system design for cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things. She has published

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles

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NSF Grantees

ofunderrepresented minority students. The project goals are three folds: 1) Establish a cyber-infrastructure to enable remote learning which significantly improve the learning efficiency ofstudents on a commuter campus; 2) Foster students’ hands-on design and implementation skillsin networking field; 3) Improve teaching and learning efficiency by integrating project-based andinquiry-based learning pedagogy.This paper presents our current progress on the CCLI project, which is focused on thedevelopment of a sequence of scalable remote labs using OPNET to enable the integration ofcollaborative project-based and inquiry-based based learning into existing computer networkingcourses in both Computer Science and Electrical Engineering departments. The remote

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Y-K Lai; W. S. Chung; Billy L. Crynes

Session 2213 Chemical Engineering Fundamentals -- Better Learning Through Computer-Based Delivery B.L. Crynes, Y-K Lai and W.S. Chung School of Chemical Engineering University of Oklahoma Norman, Oklahoma 73019 crynes@ou.eduI. IntroductionUse of information technology unquestionably, when done properly, leads to better learning. Theevidence is building to a compelling level (1). Unfortunately, there are still too many“experimental” projects that poorly match

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Williams, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

AC 2010-808: ADAPTING ASYNCHRONOUS COMPUTER-BASEDINSTRUCTION TO INDIVIDUAL STUDENT LEARNING STYLESRonald Williams, University of Virginia Ronald Williams is a faculty member in electrical and computer engineering at the University of Virginia. His research interests are in digital systems, embedded computing, and engineering education.Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia Joanne Bechta Dugan is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Virginia. Page 15.124.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Adapting Asynchronous Computer-Based

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Enhancing CE Learning Through Use of Technology

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-184: STORY-CENTERED LEARNING IN A COMPUTER-BASEDSIMULATED ENVIRONMENTLuis Godoy, University of Puerto Rico Prof. Luis A. Godoy graduated as a Civil Engineer at the National University of Córdoba, Argentina, and received his Ph. D. from University College London (University of London, UK) in 1979. He is Professor at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez since 1994. Godoy has published three books: Thin Walled Structures with Structural Imperfections (Pergamon Press, 1996), and Theory of Elastic Stability (Taylor and Francis, 2000), and Stability of Structures: A historical perspective (CIMNE, 2009). His research interests include engineering education, structural stability

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Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Research University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

AC 2010-401: A LEARNING-BY-DOING APPROACH TO TEACHINGCOMPUTATIONAL PHYSICSRadian Belu, Drexel UniversityAlexandru Belu, Case Western Research University Page 15.46.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Learning-by-Doing Approach to Teaching Computational PhysicsAbstractScientific research is becoming unthinkable without computing. The ubiquity ofcomputerized instrumentation and detailed simulations generates scientific data involumes that no longer can be understood without computation. Computational physics isa rapidly growing subfield of physics and computational science in large part becausecomputers can solve previously intractable problems or simulate natural

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Laptop/Handheld Computing in Education

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Avanzato

Session 1620 Handheld Computers to Enhance Active Learning in a Digital Systems Course Bob Avanzato Penn State AbingtonAbstractPenn State Abington has integrated the student use of handheld computer technology tofoster active and collaborative learning experiences in the classroom and laboratory in asophomore-level introductory digital systems course in the fall of 2001 and 2002. Thehandheld computer provided each student with access to useful course material and tools,which enhanced the learning experience in and out of the classroom. Additionally

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ASEE Multimedia Session

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Rothberg; Phil Barker; Aruna Palipana; Fiona Lamb

Session 2793 Developing a Standardised Evaluation Methodology for Computer Based Learning Materials Aruna Palipana, Phil Barker, Steve Rothberg, Fiona Lamb Faculty of Engineering, Loughborough University, UK / Institute of Computer Based Learning, Heriot-Watt University, UK / Faculty of Engineering, Loughborough University, UK / Faculty of Engineering, Loughborough University, UKAbstractThe UK-based EASEIT-Eng project (http://www.easeit-eng.ac.uk/) aims to encourage orenhance the usage of existing engineering computer-based learning materials by

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Issues in Computer Education

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

David Yoon; Stephen S. Yau, Arizona State University; Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Arizona State University; Fariaz Karim, Arizona State University; Sheikh I. Ahamed, Arizona State University; Yu Wang, Arizona State University; Bin Wang, Arizona State University

Session 3420 Smart Classroom: Enhancing Collaborative Learning Using Pervasive Computing Technology Stephen S. Yau, Sandeep K. S. Gupta, Fariaz Karim, Sheikh I. Ahamed, Yu Wang, and Bin Wang Computer Science and Engineering Department Arizona State University Tempe, AZ 85287, USA AbstractSmart Classroom facilitates collaborative learning among college students. Students in such anenvironment form small groups to solve a specific problem or develop

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Milica Markovic

Computer Aided Teaching and Learning in an Undergraduate Electromagnetics Class Milica Marković California State University SacramentoAbstractIn this paper integration of commercial CAD programs in an introductory, undergraduateelectromagnetics course at California State University Sacramento is presented. Matlab, Agilent'sAdvanced Design System (ADS) and Momentum are integrated in various activities throughoutthe semester. Students write Matlab code to visualize electromagnetic fields and waves and useAgilent ADS and Momentum to master transmission lines and design a microstrip patch antenna.The course requires students to

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Pritpal Singh

International Service Learning Projects for Electrical and Computer Engineering Students Pritpal Singh Professor and Chairman Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Villanova University, Villanova, PA 19085AbstractStudents in various engineering disciplines have been involved in international service learningactivities through, for example, student chapters of Engineers without Borders. Most of theseprojects tend to be either civil works projects, such as water distribution systems or structuralengineering projects which are typically performed by civil and mechanical

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2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Raman Menon Unnikrishnan; Ricardo V. Lopez

20 Learning Communities Improve Retention in Engineering and Computer Science Raman Menon Unnikrishnan and Ricardo V. Lopez College of Engineering and Computer Science California State University, FullertonAbstract As a comprehensive university, California State University, Fullerton (CSUF) servesapproximately 37,000 students from a variety of cultures and backgrounds, with the recentincreases tied to the immigrant population from Mexico as well as Central and South

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2025 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

William Charles Sobolewski, University of California, Santa Cruz