Conference Session

Military and Veterans Division Technical Session 3: Veterans in the Lab Environment

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Boise State University; Thad B. Welch, Boise State University; Harish Subbaraman, Boise State University; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

Paper ID #22149Using Veterans’ Technical Skills in an Engineering LaboratoryDr. Noah Salzman, Boise State University Noah Salzman is an Assistant Professor at Boise State University, where he is a member of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and IDoTeach, a pre-service STEM teacher preparation program. His work focuses on the transition from pre-college to university engineering programs, how exposure to engineering prior to matriculation affects the experiences of engineering students, and engineering in the K-12 classroom. He has worked as a high school science, mathematics, and engineering and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Mya Poe; Dennis Freeman

designed and implemented in acollaboration of technical and writing professionals at MIT, which led to a tight integration of thewriting process with two research projects: an experimental project in a wet lab and a theoreticalstudy using computer simulation. For both projects, students worked in pairs to develop a formalproposal and draft a 10-page scientific paper. After receiving substantial feedback from thetechnical staff, writing staff, and peers, students revised their manuscripts. Comparisons acrossdrafts suggest that peer-review, staff critiques, and the opportunity for revision are all critical tothe educational process. Although written feedback is staff intensive, we have found thatteaching assistants can be taught to provide excellent

Conference Session

Curriculum and New Course Development in ET

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali Ahmad, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

generally provides wide spread knowledge inproblem solving, management of resources, and process planning. Project Management is a keyskill required by Engineering Technologists, who work in project-driven manufacturingcompanies. Thus, it is imperative to prepare graduates of engineering technology programs toinclude a course on project management. An Industry Advisory Council for a university inLouisiana expressed the need for project management trained graduates, and worked with thedepartment faculty to develop a course on technical project management. The developed courseis offered as part of a new post-baccalaureate certificate program at the university.This paper discusses the development of a project management course tailored to

Conference Session

Engineering for Social Justice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Schreier, University of Dayton; Carl Eger, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

and effectiveness of ETHOS programming onstudents post graduation, efforts were made to survey all alumni having participated ininternational technical immersions. This survey was designed to capture results of programmaticgoals and understand the role of service-learning programs on engineers’ career and life paths. This paper will describe qualitative results of international technical immersionexperiences through alumni surveys and interviews. Review of these data will provideassessment of the ETHOS program’s international technical immersions, classroom instruction,course resources, course facilitation and requirements. Recommendations for futuredevelopment and assessment will be considered.Background:Academic institutions are

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Saleh Sbenaty

, mathematics, technical writing, and oral communication competencies, as well as theSCANS 2000 skills is made easy through the use of case studies. The use of case studies inengineering and technological education, however, has been somewhat limited. Currently,educators are more and more interested in incorporating case studies in their courses. As a result,there are growing needs and interests in industry-based case studies in these fields.The current paper presents examples of industry-based case studies that can be used in coursessuch as DC/AC circuits, engineering fundamentals, thermodynamics, and physics. The paper willfocus, in particular, on two case studies that the author has developed. Field-testing results and asummary of findings will be

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana; Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #33673Educational Opportunities for Technical Writing in Engineering EducationDr. Susan J. Ely, University of Southern Indiana Dr. Ely began her academic career at the community college level, after having worked as an engineer in areas of manufacturing, distribution, logistics and supply chain. Her research interests in Supply Chain Management include optimization through resiliency, lean supply chain practices and effective instruction in supply chain for career development, professional development of educators and online practices.Mr. Jotam E. Chen, University of Southern Indiana Jotam Chen is currently

Conference Session

Manufacturing Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Michael C. Ennis, Harris Corporation

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Paper ID #6806Florida’s Model for Industry-Technical Education PartnershipsDr. Marilyn Barger, National Science Foundation ATE Centers Dr. Marilyn Barger is the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of FLATE, the Florida Regional Center of Advanced Technological Education, funded by the National Science Foundation and housed at Hillsborough Community College in Tampa, Florida since 2004. FLATE serves the state of Florida as its region and is involved in outreach and recruitment of students into technical career pathway; has produced award winning curriculum design and reform for secondary and post-secondary Career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Huff, Harding University; Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kavitha Durga Ramane; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #16160Social and Technical Dimensions of Engineering IdentityDr. James Huff, Harding University James Huff is an assistant professor of engineering at Harding University, where he primarily teaches multidisciplinary engineering design and electrical engineering. His research interests are aligned with how engineering students develop in their career identity while also developing as whole persons. James received his Ph.D. in engineering education and his M.S. in electrical and computer engineering, both from Purdue University. He received his bachelor’s in computer engineering at Harding University.Prof. Brent K

Conference Session

Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

Tagged Divisions

International

directforeign investment by multi-national companies, more effective utilization of foreign aidmonies, and small business startups through entrepreneurship. Mobility of work (offshoreoutsourcing) and of engineers across national borders is one result of such capacitybuilding efforts. But observers in developing countries raise the concern that theinvestment in building additional technical capacity there will simply lead to acceleratedbrain drain, with the enhanced pool of engineers likely to leave for jobs in developedcountries. This paper explores the dynamics of technical capacity building in developingcountries, and provides case studies of successful efforts.IntroductionIn the global economy of the 21st Century, engineers play a key role in

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Raju Dandu; Doug Oliphant; David Delker

engineeringtechnology faculty worked with local industry to revive technical skills, learn new skills, observeproject management skills, and bring new learned skills into the classroom. He participated as ateam member of the company in the startup process of a truck assembly production line. Thissummer opportunity provided first-hand experience for the faculty member to work in teams withproject managers, engineers, technologists, and technicians of different companies. The authorswill share their observations and mutual benefits of this partnership and how it has impactedfaculty, the college, and industry in several ways. The paper concludes with some suggestionsfrom authors to tie the internship with curriculum development.What is Technical Currency and why

Conference Session

Stories, Communication, and Convergence in Engineering Education

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Naqaa Abbas, Texas A&M University, Qatar; Reza Tafreshi, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Patrick Linke; Mary Queen, Texas A&M University, Qatar

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society Division (LEES)

Paper ID #37779Towards a Transformative Collaboration: Technical Writing, Engineering,IndustryDr. Naqaa Abbas, Texas A&M University, Qatar Dr. Naqaa Abbas is Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University Qatar. She teaches first year English writing and technical communication courses. Dr. Mary Queen is Instructional Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University Qatar. She teaches first year English writing and technical commu- nication courses. Dr. Reza Tafreshi is a Professor at Texas A&M University Qatar. He teaches in the program of Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Patrick Linke is Program Chair and

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie Sharp, Vanderbilt University

AC 2004-7: USING ALUMNI NETWORKING TO TEACH TECHNICALCOMMUNICATIONJulie Sharp, Vanderbilt University Page 9.1367.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2004 Session 2661 USING ALUMNI NETWORKING TO TEACH TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Julie E. Sharp Vanderbilt UniversityAbstractThis paper reports on a pilot project integrating the Vanderbilt Engineering Alumni Council(EAC) mentoring initiative with the ES 210w Technical Communication course, a technicalcommunication class for

Conference Session

Assessment in Graphics Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University; Terri E. Varnado, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Learning for Engineering/Technical Graphics Online EnvironmentsAbstractThis paper will examine active learning concepts and active learning techniques that can beutilized for distance education and technology enhanced instruction. Some established onlineteaching and learning methods as well as strategies will also be discussed. Consideration ofcurrent online active learning environments will follow. Hybrid courses have been taught sinceFall 2007 at North Carolina State University (NCSU) in Technology, Engineering and DesignEducation. In light of these courses, there is an interest in ways to improve operative instructionin these courses. This review of literature is the beginning step towards effective

Conference Session

Impacts of Public Policy on Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zarjon Baha, Purdue University; Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

Engineering, University of Brighton, UK. He received his BS from Kabul University and his M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the Universities of Salford and Brighton respectively. He has been teaching at University of Brighton since 1989. He has conducted a survey for the Afghan government and UNDP about the current state of Technical, Vocational Education (TVE) and Engineering Institutions in Afghanistan in 2004. In addition, he has been actively involved to help higher education in Afghanistan, especially Kabul University since 2005. He has published several papers and reports on improving higher education in Afghanistan. Since December 2006, Dr. B. Baha has been helping

Conference Session

The Interdisciplinary Nature of Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin Cohen, Lafayette College; Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Kristen L. Sanford Bernhardt, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #10066Introducing Engineering as a Socio-technical ProcessBenjamin Cohen, Lafayette CollegeProf. Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College Jenn Stroud Rossmann is Associate Professor and Department Head of Mechanical Engineering at Lafayette College. She earned her BS in mechanical engineering and the PhD in applied physics from the University of California, Berkeley. Prior to joining Lafayette, she was a faculty member at Harvey Mudd College. Her scholarly interests include the fluid dynamics of blood in vessels affected by atherosclerosis and aneurysm, the cultural history of engineering, and the aerodynamics of

Collection

2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Issam Damaj; Ashley Ater Kranov

, the modern uses of the term Sustainability are inspiring in qualityeducation. Yet, there hasn’t been a serious effort to formulate quality education based onsustainability. In this paper, we define the “Sustainability of Technical Education.” TheSustainability of Education is defined in terms of the ability of the educational system andapproach to improve without reducing its capacity to endure. Based on our definition, we refine aframework for measuring the sustainability of education in higher-education institutions. Thestructure of the refined framework comprises criteria, measures, indicators, and a detailed set ofrubrics. The paper evaluates the proposed definitions and framework, and sets the ground for apilot study using a case-study

Conference Session

Gender Track - Technical Session VII

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Mayari I. Serrano, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Rachel Ann Baker

Tagged Topics

Diversity, Gender

Paper ID #217582018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29Non-technical Conferences: Impact on Female Engineering StudentsIng. Mayari Illarij Serrano Anazco, Purdue Polytechnic Institute MAYARI SERRANO is currently a graduate research assistant in the College of Engineering at Purdue University. She earned her B.S. degree in Biotechnology Engineering from the Army Polytechnic School, Quito, Ecuador. She completed her M.S. in Computer and Information Technology at Purdue University. Mayari is currently a PhD student at Purdue University and is working

Conference Session

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilan Gravé, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #26094Improving Technical Writing Skills Through Lab ReportsDr. Ilan Grav´e, Elizabethtown College Ilan Grav´e received B.Sc. in Physics and Electrical Engineering and M.Sc. in Physics from Tel-Aviv University in Israel, and a PhD in Applied Physics from Caltech, in Pasadena, California (1993). In the past he has lead high-tech R&D avionics projects at the Israeli Aircraft Industries; has been a se- nior researcher and adviser at the Fondazione Ugo Bordoni, in the Ministry of Post and Communications in Rome, Italy; and has been on the faculty of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the Univer- sity of

Conference Session

Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #13875Technical and Professional Communication for Chemical EngineersElif Miskioglu, The Ohio State University Elif Miskioglu graduated from Iowa State with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and minor in Genetics. She is currently a PhD candidate at The Ohio State University, where she is studying learning styles in the chemical engineering undergraduate student population. Page 26.1496.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Technical and Professional

Conference Session

Web-Based Instruction

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Austin Asgill

combination of synchronous andasynchronous distance delivery of the course materials has contributed in no small measure to theperceived effectiveness of the courses. The students liked the interactive nature of the courses,which is similar to the traditional classroom methods of teaching. They also indicated that theylike the ability to review tapes of the lectures to enhance their learning of the course materials.The apparent success of the courses delivered so far, indicates that the chosen method ofdelivering the technical content has been effective and challenging for the students. With regards to laboratory exercises, there have been a number of papers anddemonstrations where it has been shown that remotely accessing equipment over the

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Alice Y. Scales; Aaron C. Clark

Session 2438 A Barometer for Engineering and Technical Graphics Education Aaron C. Clark, Alice Y. Scales North Carolina State UniversityAbstractThis paper provides results from a survey of engineering design graphics professionals who re-sponded to questions related to trends and issues in the field of graphics education. The survey,conducted in the Fall of 1998, solicited information from representatives teaching engineering andtechnical graphics at selected institutions. The process used for selecting representatives was basedon 1997-98 membership

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Yolanda Guran

Session 1160 CROSSING FRONTIERS IN TECHNICAL EDUCATION - WHOSE BENEFIT? Reflections on an Unorthodox International Exchange Yolanda Guran Oregon Institute of TechnologyAbstractIn the new reality of a global world economy, it is more and more important to expose the engineering studentsto international experiences. For small teaching institutions without a research program it is a challenge to runexchange programs. With budget reductions encountered by state institutions in USA and Europe as well, tomaintain such a program

Conference Session

Educational Opportunities in Engr. Abroad

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Masakazu Obata; Leon Sanders; Keiichi Sato; Yuko Hoshino

Session 3260 Teaching Technical Courses in Japan in English Yuko Hoshino, Masakazu Obata, L. Wayne Sanders, Keiichi Sato Kanazawa Institute of Technology/Rose-Hulman Institute of TechnologyabstractThis paper discusses an attempt to overcome the problems in teaching technical courses at anengineering college in Japan. One American engineering professor was invited to teach suchcourses for one term in collaboration with Japanese professors of engineering and of foreignlanguages. Fundamental problems and constraints are discussed with our experiences andthe concluding suggestions and recommendations are

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter W. de Graaf; Cameron Wright; Thad Welch

Session 2532 Evaluating and Improving Students’ Technical Presentation Skills Peter W. de Graaf, Cameron H. G. Wright Department of Electrical Engineering U.S. Air Force Academy, CO Thad B. Welch Department of Electrical Engineering U.S. Naval Academy, MD Abstract Faculty members in the Department of Electrical Engineering at the U.S. Air Force Academy have been experimenting with methods to evaluate and improve our

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Cecil Beeson; William Gay

of meeting it. If it iscapable of meeting the need, it must construct a plan and begin securing resources required fordeveloping such a program. The University of Cincinnati Clermont College has undergone sucha process many times in its effort to provide its service area with up-to-date and substantial newprogram offerings. This paper chronicles the birth, growth, and projected future development ofone of UC Clermont College’s new technical programs: “Computer Systems Support (CSS).”For those considering development of a new, or significantly revised, technology-drivenprogram, this article can provide a framework for planning and implementation.UC Clermont College was founded in 1972 as an open-access two-year branch campus of theUniversity

Conference Session

Communication in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth P. Mineart, North Carolina State University; Matthew Cooper, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #11972Improving Student Technical Communication via Self ReflectionMr. Kenneth P Mineart, North Carolina State University Kenneth Mineart received his Bachelor’s degree in Chemical & Biochemical Engineering from the Uni- versity of Iowa. Currently, he is a doctoral student in Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at North Carolina State University where he works in the field of block copolymer science with Professor Richard Spontak. Kenneth has regularly served as a graduate teaching assistant for a variety of courses including: Unit Operations Laboratory, Material and Energy Balances, Introduction to

Conference Session

Writing and Communication II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Moran

Session 2661 Troubleshooting Procedures – Technical Writing Lessons That Challenge Tom Moran College of Applied Science and Technology Rochester Institute of TechnologyAbstractThis paper proposes introducing instruction and assignments on the preparation oftroubleshooting documentation into technical writing and communication courses. Exercisesthat ask students to create procedures to aid readers in problem solving and the troubleshootingof technological systems and equipment can provide students with challenging and relevantpractice in creating audience centered and helpful documents. A hypothetical technical writingmachine and other

Conference Session

Professional Development for Graduate Students

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

Paper ID #29022Technical Leadership Skills Development Through Interactive WorkshopsProf. Dennis W. Hess, Georgia Institute of Technology Dennis W. Hess is the Thomas C. DeLoach Jr., Professor of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests include thin films, surfaces, interfaces, and plasma processing; these studies have resulted in more than 260 archival publications. In 2018, he published a book entitled, ”Leadership by Engineers and Scientists (Wiley/AIChE). Professor Hess has a B.S. in Chemistry (Albright College), and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Physical

Conference Session

SE Curriculum and Projects

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Long, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Outsourcing in Next Generation Software Engineering Technology EducationAbstractOutsourcing is gaining an increasing presence in the US software development industry. As theInternet develops in emerging economies, the infrastructure required for effective outsourcing ismaturing. The US software development workforce is now faced with viable competition fromcountries where software developer salaries are lower by an order of magnitude.In technical software engineering education, code development is emphasized as a basis oflaboratory exercises and hands-on experience. Outsourcing trends bring several challenges tothe technical education table. As software engineering educators, how can we prepare ourstudents for a workforce

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT) Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blanca Esthela Moscoso; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division (ENT)

Paper ID #44131WIP: Developing Collaborative Entrepreneurship Competencies for TechnicalMajorsBlanca Esthela MoscosoDr. Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito Miguel Andres is an Assistant Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with emphasis in Sustainable Construction from Virginia Tech, and two Graduate Certificates from Virginia Tech in Engineering