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Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Raviv, Florida Atlantic University; Juan D. Ramirez, Florida Atlantic University

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Electrical and Computer

are to work in the earn a graduate degree, work in the renewable energy industry, and promote STEM and engineering education. Page 26.717.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Experience-Based Approach for Teaching and Learning Concepts in Digital Signal Processing Daniel Raviv and Juan Ramirez Department of Computer & Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL 33431 Tel: (561

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura E. LeMire, Community College of Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

currently has programs in all 50 states with programsimplemented in 3,500 schools impacting 300,000 students. PLTW works with AffiliateUniversity Partners to provide PD experiences for PLTW teachers in their region. The programoffers a hands-on, project-based approach to learning that better prepares students for the rigorsof college. The program incorporates math, science, English, and technology skills needed forsuccess and utilizes processes that encourage female and minority participation. Industry representatives are enthusiastic about the success of PLTW as a tool thatsuccessfully and realistically introduces students to the engineering field. The strength of PLTWis that it offers a better image of what engineering looks like, while

Conference Session

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Eric Davis P.E., University of Oklahoma; Rick Pendergraft, University of Oklahoma

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Electrical and Computer

retention. The second highestrated practice was “learning communities” with 42 colleges listing it in their top three mostimpactful retention practices. No other practice was reported in the top three at more than 28colleges.3 Fostering a learning community environment in a hands-on based freshmanengineering “for credit” course was a high priority in the OU-ECE corrective action plan.At OU all freshmen students majoring in the College of Engineering (CoE) take a course in theirfirst semester titled “ENGR 1411 – Freshman Engineering Experience”. This course has twoparts. First, all students take a common lecture session where they are given a high levelorientation to engineering and told about the resources available to them. The second partinvolves

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lili Ma, New York City College of Technology; Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Lorrington A. Hamilton, New York City College of Technology; Luis Alberto Aponte, New York City College of Technology; Sergey Drabkin, New York City College of Technology; Mauricio Cardenas, New York City College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

guitar he dedicates time to create techniques for improving his methods of teaching.Prof. Sergey Drabkin, New York City College of Technology Born in USSR, education: B.S.&M.S. Mining University (Leningrad, Russia), M.Sci., Ph.D. Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY. Professional Engineer in NYS and Tri-State area. Teaching at Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, NY, and at NYC College of Technology since 1998 as an adjunct assistant pro- fessor. Consulting engineer with Consela Engineering P.C. since 2001. Interests: engineering education and practice in material sciences and architectural engineering technology.Prof. Mauricio Cardenas, New York City College of Technology Mauricio Cardenas is an Adjunct

Conference Session

Computer Science and Information Technology in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

monitoring plans designed to facilitate program improvement. Dr. Alemdar’s leadership evaluation work includes serving as lead evaluator on NASA’s electronic Professional Development Net- work (ePDN), a new initiative dedicated to preparing teachers to engage their students in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) fields through the use of NASA-developed learning materials and resources. She also serves as the lead evaluator on several NSF funded Noyce Scholarship programs. She has direct experience leading evaluation of STEM programs and has contributed to evaluations of leadership and STEM related innovations.Tony Docal, Georgia Institute of Technology 1. Mr. Anthony Docal Anthony Docal has been

Conference Session

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

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsey Barta, Sweet Briar College; Bethany Brinkman, Sweet Briar College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

enjoys teaching Introduction to Engineering Design, Statics, Dynamics and Materials Science. Page 24.514.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Engineering Workshops for Middle School Girls (Research to Practice) Strand: Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and PracticeAbstract The lack of female participation in the field of engineering is somewhat astonishing. Onestudy found that only 11% of professional engineers are women.1 According to the AmericanAssociation of University Women (AAUW), there are multiple possible

Conference Session

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Garcia Gonzalez, Florida Gulf Coast University; Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University; Gerardo Javier Pinzon P.E., Texas A&M International University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Electrical Engineering and his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Florida International University in 1992 and 1989. Dr. Gonzalez research interest includes the intelligent control of large scale autonomous systems, autonomous vehicles, discrete-event modeling and simulation and human signature verification.Dr. Janusz Zalewski, Florida Gulf Coast University Janusz Zalewski, Ph.D., is a professor of computer science and software engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. Prior to an academic appointment, he worked for various nuclear research institutions, including the Data Acquisition Group of Superconducting Super Collider and Computer Safety and Re- liability Center at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prawat Nagvajara, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering ; Robin Kizirian, Drexel University, Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

. Programmable system-on-chip, with its design software, offers a hands-onapproach that aids students in understanding the concepts behind each of the buildingblocks, providing them with the sufficient tools and experience to develop real-worldapplications. This paper summarizes three projects that have been developed and taughtas the assignments in embedded systems course. Each of the projects involves real-timesoftware concepts, e.g. interrupts, interfacing with external sensors and actuators, anddigital and analog hardware theories. The project materials will be disseminated on theauthors’ institution website for future use by other institutions.I. IntroductionThe study of embedded system design with microcontrollers is relevant to

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

nominally to Criteria 3(a) through 3(k) in the ABET Basic Level General Criteria; however, the BOK describes these outcomes with a considerably greater specificity than the ABET criteria. For example, BOK Outcome 1 (an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering) is nominally identical to ABET Criterion 3(a); however, the text associated with BOK Outcome 1 also calls for coverage of mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, biology, chemistry, ecology, geology/geomorphology, engineering economics, mechanics, material properties, systems, geo-spatial representation, and information technology. None of these subjects are

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharlene Yang, Museum of Science; Lydia Beall, Museum of Science

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

factors that influenced the structure of two engineering education programs:Engineering is Elementary® (EiE), a formal engineering curriculum for the elementaryclassroom and Design Challenges, an informal hands-on engineering design challenge exhibit ata science museum in northeast United States.To best illustrate the factors that influenced how the lessons and activities of these two programswere designed, we will begin by first detailing the learning goals and resulting criteria that bothengineering programs aimed to reach and the constraints presented by the different learningenvironments (formal classroom versus museum exhibit floor) in which they were implemented.We will then describe two engineering challenges focusing on harnessing wind

Conference Session

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Chih Liu, University of Wisconsin Stout

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #11649Teaching Digital Designs by Building Small Autonomous Robotic Vehicles Us-ing an FPGA PlatformDr. Cheng Chih Liu, University of Wisconsin Stout Cheng Liu is an Associate Professor in the Computer Engineering Program at University of Wisconsin Stout. He taught courses in electrical, computer engineering, and engineering technology. His teaching and research interests are embedded systems, systems on programmable chips, FPGAs, controls and instrumentation. Page 26.1472.1 c

Conference Session

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Whipple, Bishop Fox; Keith B Smith, Brigham Young University; Dale C Rowe, Brigham Young University; Samuel Moses, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #13401Building a Vulnerability Testing Lab in an Educational EnvironmentAustin Whipple, Bishop Fox Austin Whipple received a B.S. in Information Technology from BYU in 2014, where he led and worked on the Red Team. He now works as a Senior Security Analyst at Bishop Fox.Mr. Keith B Smith, Brigham Young University Keith Smith earned his Bachelors of Science in Information Technology at Brigham Young University with an emphasis in Information Assurance and Cyber Security. His educational interests lie in web application security and promoting cyber security awareness. Keith is married with three children. He

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Wesley L. Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Hayri Sezer, Western Carolina University; Yang Zhang, Western Carolina University; AMM Nazmul Ahsan, Western Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

-readers. He holds 30 patents related to semiconductor devices and microfabrication and has published in IEEE and AIP journals and conferences. His current research interests include instrumentation for combustion science, novel methods for environmental re- mediation, and microelectronics including surface acoustic wave (SAW) devices. In addition to teaching in the field of electrical engineering, he coordinates the senior engineering capstone program which is a multidisciplinary, two-semester course sequence with projects sponsored by industrial partners. Within this role, he focuses on industrial outreach and the teaching and assessment of professional skills. He received his Ph.D. and S.M. degrees from MIT in 2007

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Qudsia Tahmina, Ohio State University; Kathryn Kelley, Ohio State University; Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University

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Engineering Technology

. Engineering emphasizes developing newtheories, analysis methods, and advanced concepts to solve open-ended complex problems, whilean Engineering Technology emphasizes hands-on application, real-world processes, andimplementation. Engineering Technology coursework includes basic math-algebra, trigonometry,applied calculus with the focus on applications of engineering discipline. College-level sciencecourses also emphasizes applied physics and chemistry. General education courses include topicssuch as natural, social, and behavioral sciences, history, visual and performing arts, writing andinformation literacy that are necessary for graduates from a four-year degree program. Thecurriculum is geared to combine traditional engineering concepts that are

Conference Session

Fresh Perspectives on Information Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary L. Strife, West Virginia University; Marian G. Armour-Gemmen, West Virginia University; Robin A.M Hensel, West Virginia University

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Engineering Libraries

instruction section for a large enrollment engineeringcourse. The library session was geared specifically for Rensselaer’s engineering class. At WestVirginia University, ENGR 101 does not have one project but multiple projects throughout thesemester. Bracke and Critz8 point out that engineering students have “active hands-onparticipation in their learning experiences.” Additionally engineering students need basicinformation skills as well as evaluative and searching skills. At its best, the information wouldbe highly relevant with time-saving devices.In addition, reaching freshmen presents its own inherit challenges. Freshmen are just learninghow to function in a university setting. Coombes and Anderson9 point out that among otherthings “for online

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part One

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Komives, San Jose State University; Moira M. Walsh, Independent Scholar

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Engineering Ethics

are compared for validity with theprinciples of Aristotle’s ethics. The paper will include a summary of the principal tenets ofAristotle’s ethics as they apply for engineering cases, some comparison with the utilitarianapproach, as well as both qualitative and quantitative assessment of student learning.BackgroundThe following material is presented in two 50-minute sessions of the one unit Process Safety andEthics course that is required for all chemical and material engineering students at SJSU. SJSUis proud to claim it is the Metropolitan University of Silicon Valley and educates a very diversestudent body. The only prerequisite for the course is CHEM 1B (2nd semester chemistry in a twosemester sequence). It is nevertheless an upper

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Issues Part One

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Titus, Purdue University; Carla B. Zoltowski, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jill L. May, Illinois Institute of Technology

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Engineering Ethics

newproducts for a global economy. At the undergraduate level, IPD draws students enrolled in Bio-Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics, Material Science Engineering, DesignArts, and various business majors. About 150 students are distributed on 25 teams per semesterwith projects from industry sponsors, local entrepreneurial startups and student startups. The IPDteam has been active with the ASEE and USASBE as well as several entrepreneurship-orientedfoundations such as the NCIIA, Kern Family Foundation and Kauffman Foundation.Michigan Technological University has the Enterprise Program, initiated in 1998 with fundingfrom NSF to create an undergraduate curriculum that incorporates active and discovery-basedlearning. Michigan Tech is a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #15534Developing Student Outcomes in Real-world Learning Experiences: The Caseof Solar Decathlon in Latin AmericaMs. Katherine Ortegon, Universidad Icesi Ing. Katherine Ortegon Mosquera., Assistant Professor, Universidad Icesi. Education: Ph.D., Ecological Sciences and Engineering (ESE-IGP) & M.S., Ecological Sciences and En- gineering, College of Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN. Icesi University, Colombia, Specialist Diploma, Focused on Environmental Management & Icesi University, B.S., Industrial Engi- neering. Fulbright Scholarship, Sponsor: Fulbright-Colciencias 2009-2012 Teaching

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Harper Ogle, Clemson University; Jeffery M Plumblee II, Clemson University; David E Vaughn, Clemson University; Aaron S. Gordon, Clemson University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

these challenges highlight the need to better preparetoday’s engineers with the intuition, skills and tools they need to tackle these problems. CharlesVest, 9 former president of National Academy of Engineering, asserts that engineering studentsprepared for professional careers in the year 2020 and beyond, “must be excited by their freshman year; must have an understanding of what engineers actually do; must write and communicate well; must appreciate and draw on the richness of American diversity; must think clearly about ethics and social responsibility; must be adept at product development and high-quality manufacturing; must know how to merge the physical, life, and information sciences when working at

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz; Zachary W Graham, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Handling, System-level IT Hertz Programming CC Electrical Engineering Programming the single board computer and interfacing the API CC Computer Science Data handling and programming the single board computer Historical data of weather patterns and load usage; probabilistic HS Undecided (Physics) modelSoldering Workshop (3 hr): A soldering tutorial was introduced as a counter point to theliterature intensive and began the hands-on component of the internship. Each student watched alive

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly Crittenden, Louisiana Tech University; James Nelson, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; Alicia Boudreaux, Louisiana Tech University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

have shown potential for STEM disciplines, and it is our goal to recruit these studentsthrough hands-on, real-world applications of engineering while they are juniors and seniors inhigh school. Additional material concerning this program is available through the TechSTEPwebsite (www.LaTechSTEP.org). Page 13.1193.8Bibliography1. National Science Board. 2004. Science and Engineering Indicators 2004. Publication NSB 04-01. (www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind04/start.htm)2. National Science Board. 2003. The Science and Engineering Workforce: Realizing America’s Potential. Publication NSB 03-69. (www.nsf.gov/nsb/documents/2003/nsb0369/nsb0369.pdf)3

Conference Session

Focus on ETAC Accreditation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Xiaojing Yuan, University of Houston, College of Technology (MERGED MEMBERSHIP WITH COE); WEIHUA FAN

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

) we detailed our journey shaping up our S-STEM project andformulating the project proposal to secure the funding from NSF S-STEM program. It was the firsttime College of Technology (COT) and the Engineering Technology Department secured such grant.There are two other STEM colleges on campus: the College of Natural Science and Mathematics andthe College of Engineering. Both of them have successfully secured and implemented multiple S-STEM grants in previous years. The PIs of those projects not only shared their experience draftingsuccessful S-STEM project proposals, but also provided guidance in implementing such project oncampus.However, the demographical and characteristics of the student body these colleges serve are verydifferent from the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Instructional Technology 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kaiyuan Wang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Yuxiang Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Ishfaq Aziz, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mohamad Alipour, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #42060Tangible Digital Twins: Experiencing Structural Mechanics by Inducing theSense of Stiffness via Hand Gestures in Virtual RealityKaiyuan Wang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Kaiyuan Wang is an undergraduate student in the department of Statistics at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, majoring in Statistic and Computer Science. His reserach interests include MR technology development, software development, and computer system.Mr. Yuxiang Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Yuxiang Zhao is a Ph.D. student in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department at University of

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia; Randy Bell, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.531.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Encouraging Conceptual Change in Science through the Use of Engineering Design in Middle SchoolAbstractThe United States is suffering from a national crisis in science and math education. At the middleand high school level, US students perform poorly on standardized tests in comparison to otherdeveloped countries. Middle school may be the key to capturing students’ interest in math andscience; this is the time when many children decide they are not interested in science, or notgood at math. Additionally, most never get the chance to learn about engineering.In this study, eighth grade students participated in an engineering design-based curriculum

Conference Session

Integrating Mathematics and Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerome McCoy; Leslie Keiser; Michael Kessler; William Potter; Peter LoPresti; Donna Farrior; Shirley Pomeranz

, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 2. Box and Wisker Plot for Questions 3 through 8Software WorkshopsThe Mathematica workshop was held in October 2004. The MATLAB workshop was held inDecember 2004. Workshops were open to faculty, graduate students, and transfer students. Theworkshops were designed for beginning users of the programs and focused on the fundamentaloperations and capabilities of the programs. Basic instructional materials were supported byextensive hands-on materials and a number of examples demonstrating how to apply eachprogram’s capabilities to engineering problems. Participants were also directed to additionalresources made available by faculty within the College of Engineering and Natural

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Teaching Part One

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; Michael Casey, George Mason University

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Civil Engineering

: __________________________________________________________ABET The Accreditation Board of Engineering & Technology (ABET) requires allASSESSMENT Engineering programs to assess their achievement with program outcomes. Please rate the degree (5=met, 1=not met) to which this team has achieved the following outcomes. _____ (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering _____ (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, analyze and interpret data _____ (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs _____ (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams _____ (e) an ability to identify

Conference Session

Elementary Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda M. Capobianco, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey D. Radloff, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Pre-College Engineering Education

RECALL NB DISC HANDS DEMO Figure 4. Relative distribution of instructional activities by teachers during the Slow Boat task.Relationship of teachers’ instructional activities and the nature of the design taskWhen examining teachers’ approximations with engineering design-based science teaching, thenature of a given design task must be considered [17]. In this study, the Slow Boat task wasdeveloped whereby emphasis was based on testing, analysis, communication, and redesign.Students were required to develop and test a prototype that would increase underwater drag toslow down the boat. This is a relatively open-ended design task resulting in multiple solutions.Testing consists of running the boats in real-time (in

Conference Session

Engineering in the Elementary School

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mercedes McKay, Stevens Institute of Technology; Augusto Macalalag, Stevens Institute of Technology; Carol Shields, Stevens Institute of Technology; Debra Brockway, Stevens Institute of Technology; Beth McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

(EiE) curricula was used as the vehicle to help teachersapply their learning to a real-world problem and to introduce teachers to the engineering designprocess. The EiE curricula integrate engineering and technology concepts and skills withelementary science lessons. EiE materials engage students in hands-on, real world engineeringexperiences that can enliven science lessons and motivate students to learn concepts byillustrating relevant applications. Students use the Engineering Design Process to complete adesign challenge presented at the end of each module. In an earlier pilot study conducted in NewJersey using the EiE curricula, it was found that teachers’ confidence and understanding ofengineering improved as a result of engaging in

Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

-based initiatives, such as the establishment of school makerspaces, are having on the culture of formal educational institutions. Before starting his doctoral studies, Mr. Weiner served as the founding Program Director for CREATE at Arizona Science Center, a hybrid educational makerspace/ community learning center. He has previous experience as a physics and math instructor at the middle school and high school levels.Dr. Micah Lande, Arizona State University Micah Lande, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering pro- grams and Tooker Professor at the Polytechnic School in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches human-centered engineering

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hy Tran; Catherine Clewett

pursuecareers in science and engineering. Drawing on a University research program in MEMS as aresource, the program guides students through the design process from solid modeling throughmanufacturing, and illustrates the applications of mathematics and physical sciences inengineering. A macro-scale (mm scale, rather than micrometer scale) analog to siliconmicromachining that could inexpensively produce hand-held size planar layered structures willbe used to illustrate the kinematics and geometry of MEMS devices. This analog will simulatethe manufacturing process for MEMS without the need of a clean room or its highly volatilechemicals; it will use soap and wax, materials found in local hobby stores to produce macroscale models. The students will learn