Conference Session

Design Tools and Methodology I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Philip Knodel, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; Richard H. Crawford, University of Texas, Austin; Robert Vincent, U. S. Air Force Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3797: EVALUATING IDEATION USING THE PUBLICATIONSPOPULAR SCIENCE, POPULAR MECHANICS, AND MAKE IN COOR-DINATION WITH A NEW PATENT SEARCH TOOL AND THE 6-3-5 METHODDr. Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy Dan Jensen is a professor of engineering mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy, where he has been since 1997. He received his B.S. (mechanical engineering), M.S. (applied mechanics), and Ph.D. (aerospace engineering science) from the University of Colorado, Boulder. He has worked for Texas Instruments, Lockheed Martin, NASA, University of the Pacific, Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, and MSC Software Corp. His research includes design of Micro Air Vehicles, development of innovative de- sign methodologies

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 11: Curricular and Program Innovations

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University; Elisabeth Maria Wultsch, Clarkson University; Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; John C. Moosbrugger, Clarkson University; Peter R Turner, Clarkson University; Michael W. Ramsdell, Physics Dept. Clarkson University; Robert Prout Jaspersohn, Clarkson University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #13493Innovating Engineering Curriculum for First-Year RetentionMs. Elisabeth A. Chapman, Clarkson University Ms. Chapman is an Instructor and Advisor (First Year Engineering Studies Majors) in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering, Clarkson University in Potsdam, NY.Miss Elisabeth Maria Wultsch, Clarkson University Instructor/Advisor Clarkson University Potsdam NYDr. Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University Jan DeWaters is an Assistant Professor in the Wallace H. Coulter School of Engineering at Clarkson Uni- versity, in Potsdam, New York. She teaches introductory courses on energy issues and energy systems, and

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard M. Felder; Philip R. Dail; Leonhard E. Bernold; John E. Gastineau; Ernest E. Burniston

brought into the first year and integrated withintroductory calculus and science courses. The goals of the curriculum are to provide (1) motivation andcontext for the fundamental material taught in the first-year mathematics and science courses; (2) arealistic and positive orientation to the engineering profession, and (3) training in the problem-solving, study,and communication skills that correlate with success in engineering school and equip individuals to belifelong learners.Curriculum Structure and Instructional Approach In the fall semester of 1994, IMPEC students took the first courses in calculus and physics(mechanics) as well as a one-credit engineering course. In the spring of 1995, students continuing in thesequence took the

Conference Session

Biomedical Division Postcard Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kali Lynn Morgan, Georgia Institute of Technology; Joseph M. LeDoux, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Biomedical Engineering

Paper ID #24697Work In Progress: Faculty Partnering With Students in Biomedical Engi-neering Undergraduate Curriculum DevelopmentDr. Cristi L. Bell-Huff, Georgia Institute of Technology Cristi L. Bell-Huff, PhD is a Lecturer in the Wallace H. Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at Georgia Tech and Emory University where she is involved in teaching and engineering education inno- vation and research. In addition to her PhD in Chemical Engineering, she also has an MA in Educational Studies. She has industrial experience in pharmaceutical product and process development as well as teaching experience at the secondary and

Conference Session

First-year Programs: Student Perceptions and Perspectives

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Tina Lee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Elizabeth Anne Buchanan, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

and with a scaffolded approach where engineeringstudents can be exposed to social justice, social responsibility, and ethics directly within thecontext of the engineering problem solving framework. Students bring a diverse set of beliefs,experiences, and desires to the classroom and these profoundly shape how they engage with andinternalize class material or how they resist it. We have noted, however, that in some instances,specific sub-groups of students were more receptive than others to the course curriculum andthus their perceptions changed as a result. This was particularly true for students who identifiedas female or first-generation and those who placed less importance on future earnings as part oftheir reasoning for pursuing

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Donna C.S. Summers

driven andmarket responsive university, creating and providing value for our customers. The difficulty withencouraging academic programs to become more market-responsive, is the lack of clear cut plansand examples on how to do so. This effort provides an example of how a process approach canbe utilized to redesign a curriculum to enhance its value.The improvement methodology used in this large-scale effort is based on Dr. W. EdwardsDeming’s Plan-Do-Study-Act cycle. This paper describes the assessment measures we are usingto ensure the integrity and continuity of our improvement activities. The paper also discusseshow the surveys were used in order to gain insight into the changes necessary to create anIndustrial Engineering Technology curriculum

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Leigh Wolfe, Virginia Tech; Nicholas M Holden, University College Dublin; Demetres Briassoulis, Agricultural University of Athens; Francisco Ayuga, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, BIPREE Research Group; Giacomo Scarascia Mugnozza, University of Bari, Italy

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Biological & Agricultural

material at http://www.ucd.ie/nova/podcasts/) and other partnerinstitutes addressing issues such as business plans, intellectual property, marketing finances andlaw. Core curriculum will be supplemented by localization and examples drawn from BE andexisting entrepreneurship courses (e.g. engineering.illinois.edu/news/index.php?xId=071509120742). The “Innovation” team has formed and had an initial meeting to share ideas. Progress willcontinue in 2011.Activity 5. Course Development: What is Biosystems Engineering? The proposal described this course as a BE seminar course for all partners, focusing on keyglobal issues about which biosystems engineers have expertise, specifically, water, air, biologicalresources, energy, and food. The goal

Conference Session

Off the Beaten Path

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Sullivan, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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New Engineering Educators

at amilitary academy, where highly structured time schedules scatters study time through outthe day, and where students face all of the same hi-tech distractions as their civiliancounterparts. To compete for time in this new study-scape, the study of engineeringconcepts must be re-cast into exercises that entice students with interesting and evenentertaining results. In this paper we describe several projects that have been incorporatedinto the ME curriculum at the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) to keep students engagedin their studies and improve the acquisition of engineering concepts as well as designskills. In this paper the authors examine case-study projects used at VMI and, based ontheir experiences with these projects, conclude

Collection

2019 ASEE PNW Section Conference

Authors

Cara J Poor P.E., University of Portland; Abigail Chase, Stantec; Mehmet Inan, University of Portland

Integrating Ethics Across the Civil Engineering Curriculum Cara J. Poor, PhD, PE, Abigail Chase, and Mehmet Inan, PhD, PE Shiley School of Engineering, University of PortlandIntroductionWith the rapid advancement in technology, it is imperative that students think critically aboutethics, particularly for civil engineers that work on public infrastructure and buildings. Therecent failures with Flint, Michigan lead-contaminated drinking water, the pedestrian bridgecollapse in Florida, VW emissions coverup, and others have highlighted the need for students tounderstand the overall implications of their actions or inaction. The American Society of CivilEngineers (ASCE) and National Academy of

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Geoffrey Recktenwald, Michigan State University; Danny Rubin, Rubin

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Mechanical Engineering

based courses. He created and co-teaches a multi-year integrated system design (ISD) project for mechanical engineering students. He is a mentor to mechanical engineering graduate teaching fellows and actively champions the adoption and use of teaching technologies.Mr. Danny Rubin, Rubin Danny Rubin is the founder of Rubin, a leading provider of online curriculum for business communication skills. Rubin, the company, provides its signature curriculum, called ”Emerge,” to engineering schools nationwide. Emerge features in-demand communication topics like email etiquette, phone etiquette, net- working, LinkedIn and more. Danny began his career as a local TV news reporter and national news consultant for NBC’s ”Meet

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nichole Au, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the hopes that they willpursue engineering careers. The National Academy of Sciences, National Academy ofEngineering, and Institute of Medicine issued a report entitled “Rising Above the Page 14.554.2Gathering Storm,” which declares that the need to develop new K-12 curriculummaterials in science and mathematics is of the highest priority.4In the development of the INSPIRES curriculum, several factors were considered for thisnew and innovative approach to engineering technology. The intention of the INSPIRESCurriculum is that learning materials should be accessible to all high schools andincorporate hands-on activities and design challenges

Conference Session

New Trends in Graduate Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Denny Davis

or mismatched understandingscan lead to inappropriate career decisions, ineffective curriculum, and poor performanceevaluations. This paper describes a process and defines the profile of an engineer performingwell in professional practice. Developed with input from both academic and non-academicengineers, the profile presents technical, interpersonal, and professional skills or behaviors thatalign with key roles performed by the engineer. The profile is a valuable resource for educatorsand for students aspiring to become high performing professionals in the field of engineering.IntroductionSociety holds high expectations of people in professions entrusted with the well-being of peopleand society as a whole. The engineering profession, for

Conference Session

Teaching Approaches for Ethics

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory A. Rulifson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Whitney Thomas, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Engineering Ethics

similar, but more directed questions based on theexploratory findings of the study described here. There are many items of interest, butparticularly if students feel they are more connected to their understanding of socialresponsibility due to their curriculum. This encompasses the students who left engineering aswell, since the students described their new majors to be more aligned with their values.These responses from the students and the SR Types developed will be compared to the PSRDMbased on the Ethic of Care philosophy39, 40 in order to track student development in the threerealms of Personal Social Awareness, Professional Development, and ProfessionalConnectedness. It will be important to understand what influences cause the changes in

Conference Session

Faculty Development Lessons Learned Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice E. Grimes, Air Force Institute of Technology; Sharon Claxton Bommer, KBRWyle; Adedeji B. Badiru P.E., Air Force Institute of Technology

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Faculty Development Constituency Committee

benefits in working with senior faculty in formal mentor programs”. This program has three elements: a) An individual mentoring program where each new faculty member is paired with an experienced faculty member in his/her department; b) Two peer mentoring groups with each headed by a volunteer leader from the group; and c) A series of workshops on topics of relevance to new faculty including “Designing Courses for More Significant Learning,” Rethinking Engineering Presentations: The Assertion-Evidence Structure,” “Copyright Law: What You Need to Know,” and “Teaching Strategies for the Active Learning Classroom.”8. An evaluation tool was developed and embedded in each segment of the orientation to enable assessment of the

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Partha P. Sarkar; Kishor C. Mehta; James R. McDonald; Ernst W. Kiesling

Session 1626 Integrating Wind Engineering Research to Curriculum Through Multimedia Partha P. Sarkar, Kishor C. Mehta, James R. McDonald, Ernst W. Kiesling Texas Tech University ABSTRACTA courseware development project, which aims to transfer the research results to curriculum through themultimedia technology in the multi-disciplinary area of wind cngineenng, is discussed in this article. Thiscourseware, containing four modules, is designed to supplement certain senior

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hao Li, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anette Hosoi, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Student

Approaches for Starting Open-Ended Problems in Mechanical Engineering Hao Li (wl11@mit.edu) and Anette Hosoi (peko@mit.edu) Department of Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyIntroductionMuch work has been done studying problem solving from beginning to finish [1] [2] [3], butlittle focus has been placed on the beginning of a problem, at least in the non-design mechanicalengineering curriculum. How a student starts a problem may have significant effect on theirability to fully carry out the solution. A student may solve the wrong problem, spend all theirtime pursuing the wrong approach, or forget their goal if they do not

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael J. Caylor; Bruce Chesley

occur, which is the fundamental reason forthis program. Our experience is that both group learning and independent thinking are enhanced,and the curriculum provides first-hand experience in the development of space technology aswell as opportunities for discovering new knowledge.I. Program Objectives and BackgroundOur fundamental goal with the USAFA small satellite program is to provide a broad,applications-oriented experience of space technology for our undergraduate students.Technology can be defined as the “application of science, engineering, and industrialorganization to create a human-built world.”1 Designing, building, and operating a smallspacecraft is the focus for experiencing all these aspects of technology. The specific objectives

Conference Session

DSAI Technical Session 3: Integrating Data Science in Curriculum Design

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Milonas, New York City College of Technology; Qiping Zhang, Long Island University; Duo Li, Shenyang Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (DSAI) Constituent Committee

-advice/news/best-jobs-of-2023[3] Zhang, Y., Wu, D., Hagen, L., Song, I. Y., Mostafa, J., Oh, S., and Saltz, J. S. (2023). “Data science curriculum in the iField.” Journal of the Association for Information Science and Technology, 74(6), 641- 662.[4] Cao, L. (2017). “Data science: a comprehensive overview.” ACM Computing Surveys (CSUR), 50(3), 1-42.[5] Raban, D. R., & Gordon, A. (2020). “The evolution of data science and big data research: A bibliometric analysis.” Scientometrics, 122(3), 1563-1581.[6] Miah, S. J., Solomonides, I., & Gammack, J. G. (2020). “A design-based research approach for developing data-focussed business curricula.” Education and Information Technologies, 25(1), 553

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators (NEE) Technical Session 1 - Maximizing Student Interaction and Engagement

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghazal Barari, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Brian Sanders, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - Worldwide

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New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

, online environments pose unique challenges, such as limited interpersonalinteractions and reduced opportunities for hands-on experiences, which can lead todisengagement and attrition. These challenges are particularly acute in engineering courses,where mastering complex concepts requires active participation and practical application.This work introduces the application of the FLASH methodology, a novel approach that equipsnew engineering educators with tools to predict and enhance student engagement in onlinecourses. By leveraging SA techniques, this study offers actionable insights to help educatorsidentify critical engagement factors, forecast academic outcomes, and implement targetedinterventions. This research specifically focuses on

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mert Bal, Miami University; Farnaz Pakdel, Miami University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

demonstrate the effectiveness of thecourse in technology education.Acknowledgements:The development of the AM Lab used for this class project was partially funded by grantssponsored by both the Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE) and the Armin J. FleckTrust.References [1] T. Serdar, “Educational Challenges in Design for Additive Manufacturing”, Paper presented at 2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, New Orleans, Louisiana. 10.18260/p.27294 [2] G. Pahl, and W. Beitz, “Engineering design: a systematic approach”, Springer Science & Business Media, 2013. [3] G.M. Nannan , C. Leu. “Additive manufacturing: technology, applications and research needs”, M.C. Front. Mech. Eng. 8: 215. 2013. doi:10.1007/s11465-013-0248-8 [4

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Rudisill

Session 3547 Electronics Engineering Technology Curriculum at a Thinkpad University Michael D. Rudisill Northern Michigan UniversityAbstractNorthern Michigan University became the largest public university to be an IBM ThinkpadUniversity in the Fall of 2000. Each student was issued a laptop (only freshmen andsophomores were mandatory for the first year) during registration complete with a “standard”software package. The challenge is to fully utilize the laptops - not necessarily in Web-basedcourses, on-line courses or distance

Conference Session

ECE-Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #47813Alternative Assessment in ECE - Diving Deep into Course TopicsDr. Ilya Mikhelson, Northwestern University Dr. Ilya Mikhelson is an Associate Professor of Instruction in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Northwestern University. His technical work focuses on signal processing and embedded systems. Besides teaching, Dr. Mikhelson has worked with dozens of students on independent projects, and has created 3 brand new, projects-heavy courses in Electrical Engineering. He is constantly experimenting with pedagogical innovations, and is very passionate about engineering education

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2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

William T. Evans PhD P.E., The University of Toledo

University of Toledo Toledo, Ohio 43606 Email: william.evans@utoledo.eduAbstract:A new course has been added to the curriculum in Mechanical Engineering and EngineeringTechnology to take advantage of Rapids grants from the state of Ohio. The course contentincludes content on robotics, PLC and Vision programming. Then students are directed tocombine the three in a complete system. Constraints include structure of the control algorithmsas well as how to design the system for maximum advantage of cycle time as well as how to layout a system using multiple of each of the components. Communication between components isstressed. Results from this first pass in teaching this course will be

Conference Session

Design Across the Curriculum 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver; Susan Garver Stirrup, University of Colorado Denver

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #34542Design Across the Curriculum: Reinforcing the Design Process in aChemistry-for-Engineers CourseProf. Katherine Goodman, University of Colorado Denver Katherine Goodman is assistant professor at the University of Colorado Denver, and curriculum lead at Inworks, an interdisciplinary innovation lab. Her research focuses on transformative experiences in engineering education. She is currently division chair of the Technological and Engineering Literacy - Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE).Ms. Susan Garver Stirrup, University of Colorado Denver Susan Garver Stirrup is a full time Instructor in the College of

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Blair London, California Polytechnic State University; Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University

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Materials

level course is currently being developed to give students an evenearlier exposure to eco-friendly materials selection and is entitled “Materials Selection for theLife Cycle.” Several other software programs, such as Eco-It25 and SimaPro26, are beingconsidered. In this new course, the role of materials in product design is highlighted, and the 12principles of green engineering27 is introduced. Case studies of sustainable design28 are covered,as companies that have adopted sustainable engineering approaches are investigated.CONCLUSIONSIn our efforts to train effective engineers for a complex, global world, we are currently infusingthe materials engineering curriculum at Cal Poly with sustainability principles. We have foundthat presenting

Conference Session

ECE-Grading Approaches and Assessment Practices

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University; David Berube, Loyola Marymount University

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #47267Increasing Student Achievement in ECE Fundamentals Through Standards-BasedGradingDr. Barbara E. Marino, Loyola Marymount University Dr. Barbara E. Marino is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Loyola Marymount University. Dr. Marino received the B.S.E.E. degree from Marquette University and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Notre Dame. Dr. Marino has many years of industry experience including work at the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. on projects related to military ID systems and work at the Jet Propulsion

Conference Session

Information Literacy Integration and Assessment

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara MacAlpine, Trinity University; Mahbub Uddin, Trinity University

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Engineering Libraries

ofinformation literacy across the engineering design curriculum has significantly helped toimprove students’ technical writing skills. The content of their technical papers and designproject reports are now more likely to include up to date information on the research anddevelopment of new engineering design materials, processes, products and services. Facultymembers note that students have a better understanding of available bibliographic resources.They have shown improvement in identification, retrieval techniques and organization ofinformation. Moreover, students have learned to optimize searching techniques necessary fordesign projects and library paper assignments. This observation is based on the research logswhich are now utilized and turned in

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curriculum Components

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harry Koehnemann, Arizona State University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

efforts must define strategies forreleasing new versions of the system, how those versions will be deployed, and how runningsystems will be upgraded. As with concurrent development, component-based designs provideassistance by partitioning the system. But system engineering must formulate a plan for thesystem’s lifecycle.3 Curriculum modificationThis section defines course modification made to an existing embedded devices course offeredeach spring in the Division of Computing Studies at Arizona State University’s PolytechnicCampus. The first offering began in spring 2002 and the modifications were implemented inspring 2004 and 2005. Those modifications drove several faculty discussions involving thehardware and embedded program offerings

Conference Session

Issues of Concern to New Faculty

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Craig Quadrato

front of experiencedinstructors who provided me with valuable feedback. Page 7.1005.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright Ó 2002 American Society for Engineering Education During ISW, I was exposed to a vast curriculum of teaching principles including Felder’slearning styles, Bloom’s Taxonomy, classroom assessment techniques, effective questioning, andactive learning. As a new instructor, I was not expected to master all the valuable informationthat went racing past me. But this formal training left me with a binder of

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jason Keith; Adrienne Minerick

Society for Engineering EducationThe authors encountered several challenges during their first year as new faculty. Thesechallenges are highlighted within the context of practical tips for the new professor.New Professor’s Teaching Tip #1: Understand your student's knowledgeAlthough some students may be smarter than the professor teaching the course, theprofessor always has more knowledge in the subject matter. Although humbling, it issuggested that the new professor confer with the previous instructor. Frequently,established faculty will be glad to offer advice and even share course materials. Materialsto examine closely are lecture notes, homework sets, and exams. The authors alsosuggest asking the former instructor about the book they used and