Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

: contemporary issues of engineering education in general, and those of the Middle East and the Arab Gulf States, in particular Page 12.1119.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 On Professional Development of Engineering Educators in the Arab Gulf States: Rethinking the Mental ModelAbstractEngineering education in the Arab Gulf States ((Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, United ArabEmirates, Qatar, and Oman) faces significant challenges as it seeks to meet the demands on theengineering profession in the years to come. Engineering faculty and the young in particular,need to expand their technical knowledge

Conference Session

Institutional Change

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Massie Chance, Dublin Institute of Technology ; Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

from a desire to: enhance learning through increasedengagement of the students (see Astin, 1999); increase retention rates; pay greater attention topersonal development of graduate attributes as well as intellectual or epistemological development(as defined by Perry, 1999; Schommer-Aikins, 2002); develop students’ self-directed learning andgroup collaboration abilities; and also help students conceptualize technical and non-technicalcontent in more effective ways.Peer learning groups or Faculty Learning Communities (FLC) can help motivate individuals todevelop new competencies and empower them to enact change. In studying how small groupsaccomplished widespread change, Edintaite (2012) identified three desirable elements: (1)individual

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment III

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ozgur Eris; Tori Bailey; Helen L. Chen

interviews. Variables 2d, 2e, 16, 17 are primarily based on Seymour’s findings [9,10]. Variables 4 and 15 are primarily based on Austin’s findings [17]. (Variable 4 is operationalized in the PFEAS instrument with a specific focus on technical engineering skills). Variables 7, 8, and 9 are primarily based on Dym’s review [18]. 3. Variables that are not based on the literature. Variables 5, 6, 18, and 19 are conceptualizations specific to the PIE Survey.In synthesizing these three types of variables in a single instrument, the PIE Survey leveragesexisting instruments relevant to persistence in engineering, generates operationalizations ofpersistence factors that have been explored but not operationalized in a survey, and

Conference Session

Innovative College-Industry Partnerships for the Future

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William C. Oakes, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

the next generation of engineering leaders. Companies are also beingasked to help address the expanding needs in our communities as budget cuts impactgovernments and not-for-profits. One corporate model is to encourage their employees to beengaged in the community as well as K-12 and university education. Often, these are separateinitiatives supported by separate groups of employees as shown graphically in Figure 1. Eachaspect is important. As resources are continually squeezed, we should ask how can we providemore impact with fewer resources. An efficiency opportunity is the idea of a multiplier and service-learning could be justsuch a multiplier. The alternative approach is illustrated in Figure 2. At the university level,mentors can

Conference Session

Innovations in Computer Engineering Courses

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill D Carroll P.E., University of Texas, Arlington; Shawn N Gieser, University Of Texas At Arlington; David Levine, University of Texas, Arlington

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

advance of theirscheduled laboratory session using CAD software and take-home lab kits as described later inthis section. Course objectives are for students to learn the basic concepts, methods, andtechnologies needed to analyze, specify, design, build, and test combinational and synchronous Page 24.54.4sequential logic circuits with standard integrated circuits and programmable logic devices. Bythe end of the course, students will have demonstrated an ability to do the following. 1. Apply knowledge of basic discrete mathematics and computer engineering principles. 2. Design small digital systems that meet a specified need within

Conference Session

Web Systems and Web Services

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Marcus Huggans; Steve Watkins; Halvard E. Nystrom

mostnotable and frequently used LSI at this time. However, none of these constructs weredeveloped with engineers in mind. Focusing on engineers, Richard M. Felder and Barbara Solomon of North CarolinaState University developed the Felder-Solomon Learning Style Model. The Solomon andFelder’s Index of Learning Styles is a 44-question survey that can generate a quantitativelearning style value for each of the five dimensions.15. Each dimension answers fivequestions that are summarized in Table 1. Numerous studies have investigated the capability of asynchronous learning networks(ALNs) to provide an effective learning environment. The result of the studiesconsistently shows that for courses that incorporate ALNs, student performance usingALN

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

John Brown; Patricia Click

they should not do any research in preparation for the meeting. This setupmeant that the TCC101 students were more likely to reflect the views of the general public withrespect to engineering and professionalism in the team meeting, while the TCC401 studentsbrought a keener sense of professions and professionalism. In the session, the students exploredsuch questions as: How do professions differ from occupations? What fundamentalpresumptions does society have about professions? What duties, if any, do professionals owesociety?2. Researching the meaning of professionalism: After their brainstorming sessions, each studentpursued independent research on the meaning of professionalism. At this point the TCC101students were given some materials on

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Ragavanantham Shanmugam, Fairmont State University; Madhan Gopal Perumal, The University of Texas at Dallas; Uma Maheswari Krishnamoorthy

Tagged Topics

Diversity

, and technology. This ingrainedexperiential approach aligns well with emerging educational models that emphasize practicalapplication, creativity, and technical proficiency. By fostering an inclusive discussion, educators,administrators, and policymakers can collaboratively shape an educational approach thatleverages both traditional wisdom and contemporary advancements, preparing students for anincreasingly complex and technology-driven world.2. Evolving Education: Enhancing Traditional Methods for a Modern WorldEducation has long been the foundation of societal progress, providing structure, discipline, andknowledge transfer across generations. While traditional methodologies have fostered academicrigor and intellectual growth, the rapid

Conference Session

Classroom Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Marny Lawton; Donald Wroblewski

choice of equipment and computersoftware and hardware was based on the criteria shown in Table 1. Table 1: Technology Selection Criteria 1. Equipment and development cost-effectiveness 2. Remote student accessibility 3. Availability of campus network infrastructure for optimal course delivery 4. Learning curve for faculty development and student use 5. Development and technical support availability 6. Compatibility with academic course tool applications 7. Development timeline 8. Ongoing technical support sustainabilityEquipment selection was investigated thoroughly prior to purchase although the ultimatedecision came down to what would work with

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Baca, University of Missouri-Rolla; Steve Watkins, University of Missouri-Rolla; Ray Luechtefeld, University of Missouri-Rolla

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

part of the Smart Materialsand Sensors course. Half of the students were given Traditional training17 which covered topicssuggested as essential for teams while the others received Mutual Learning training18. The first Mutual Learning Model training session illustrated to the students the differencebetween specific, observable data and higher levels of abstraction that are reflected in everydaythinking. Figure 1 shows an excerpt from the team training. An individual homework exercise is included as part of the training to reinforce theconcepts. Students are encouraged to use conversations from team meetings to help themdirectly apply the Mutual Learning Model to their team interaction. Assignment Write down two or

Conference Session

Broadening Participation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Cruz, Great Minds in STEM; Lupe Munoz Alvarado, Great Minds in STEM

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

attract and retain new high-tech industries. According to the U.S.Department of Commerce (Langdon, McKittrick, Beede, Knah, & Doms, 2011)1 over the past 10years, STEM jobs grew three times faster then non-STEM jobs. Between 2008 and 2018, STEM jobsare projected to grow by 17 percent compared to 9.8 percent growth for non-STEM jobs. Theconcern for the U.S. is being able to supply a well-educated technical workforce.Education provides individuals with the 21st Century knowledge, skills and competencies that areneeded to fully participate in the New Economy. By 2016, four out of every 10 new jobs (40percent) will require some advanced education or training (Dohm & Shniper, 2007) 2. Fifteen of

Conference Session

The CE Profession: Perspectives from the U.S. & Canada

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tanya Kunberger, Florida Gulf Coast University; Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Whitney A. Lutey, Montana State University; Audra N. Morse, Texas Tech University; Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Kristen L. Sanford P.E., Lafayette College; Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Engineers in TrainingSomewhat in contrast to earlier data presented indicating practitioners do not feel graduates areprepared for their engineering positions, the engineers interviewed for this article were happywith their more recent hires. When asked of their expectations of new hires some general themeswere apparent: • A master’s degree or the willingness to obtain a master’s degree in a timely manner • A solid understanding of the fundamentals and the ability to use those fundamentals to obtain practical solutions • Solid communication skills • In a word, a professional. One practitioner summed this up by saying “We don’t want technicians, but people who are smart technically, can

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

reauthorization in 2010), the increase in research expenditures under the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and President Obama’s general emphasis on the contribution of science and technology to economic growth have all heightened interest in the role of scientific and engineering research in creating jobs, generating innovative technologies, spawning new industries, improving health, and producing other economic and societal benefits. (P.1) [24]It is worth taking an external view to obtain a ‘non-engineering/non-technological’ perspective.The World Economic Forum (www3.weforum.org) publishes a Global Competitiveness Report,which provides a snapshot of the competitiveness of the majority of the

Collection

2017 ASEE Mid Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Eileen Haase PhD, Johns Hopkins University

TAs prior to the start of each module.During these sessions, both lab managers and TAs work through the mathematical equations ofeach module and practice obtaining data using the available equipment. Lab managers haveaccess to the lab 24/7 and may practice using the equipment on their own prior to meeting withtheir groups. The role of the lab manager for each of these modules is to ask the freshmenquestions to ensure a uniform learning experience. Specifically, the lab managers ask: 1. What mathematical equation(s) will you use to model your system? 2. What assumptions did you make to develop your model? 3. How will you test your model in lab? What experimental protocols will you use to verify the model? 4. How does the predicted

Conference Session

Enhancing the Statics Classroom

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly B. Demoret P.E., Florida Institute of Technology; Jennifer Schlegel, Florida Institute of Technology; Matthew J Jensen, Florida Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

as punitive in nature [6], so the instructors adjusted the settings so most students onmost assignments were not required to complete it. Comments by those who used the adaptivefollow-up were generally negative.Most students (64.9%) used online homework problems as a study resource for the exams.Multiple approaches were reported, primarily keeping a notebook and reviewing items online.Student attitudes about active learning in different sectionsInstructors in all sections incorporated some form of active learning in the classroom, and 71%students found these in-class activities and practice sessions helpful (Figure 4). Figure 4. Usefulness of in-class activities / active learningSection 1 was the most traditional of the

Conference Session

BME Laboratories and Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel C. Childers, University of Oklahoma; Stefan Wilhelm, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering

occurs in the first third ofthe semester. An overview of the general lab lecture schedule appears in Appendix A.In the first lab of the series, part 1, students synthesize gold nanoparticles with citrate ion surfacecoating using a straightforward and robust protocol, which is easy for beginners to follow. Thelearning outcomes of the lab include: 1) use of newly acquired micropipetting techniques tosynthesize gold nanoparticles with an average diameter of approximately 14 nm and, 2) anability to apply knowledge of Beer-Lambert law to validate synthesis of gold nanoparticles andcalculate nanoparticle molar concentration based on absorbance measurements.The procedure is based on redox reaction involving an aqueous gold(III)chloride solution

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rodger Dalton; Paul Klenk; Gary Ybarra

Session 2004-761 TECHTRONICS: HANDS-ON EXPLORATION OF TECHNOLOGY IN EVERYDAY LIFE Paul A. Klenk, Gary A. Ybarra, Rodger D. Dalton Duke University Pratt School of EngineeringAbstractTechtronics is an after school science enrichment program that encourages at-risk middle schoolstudents to pursue careers in engineering and technical fields. A joint venture between the PrattSchool of Engineering at Duke University and Rogers-Herr Middle School in Durham, NorthCarolina, Techtronics seeks to stimulate intellectual curiosity in engineering through exposure tofour engineering

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Lorena Basilio; Frank Claydon; Betty Barr; David Shattuck; Stuart Long; Jennifer Ruchhoeft

uses. Thatprogram involves a relatively small group of students from across the college of engineering. Thisprogram was one of the pioneering programs in the use of Collaborative Learning or CooperativeLearning, as described by Uri Treisman [1] and Paskusz and Foster [2]. Their emphasis is collegewide, and is therefore somewhat more general, and is targeted more at the courses that ourstudents take as freshmen. While the PROMES program does work with our two target courses, Page 8.1044.2 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Hemminger; Ralph Ford

Session 1432 Digital Signal Processing in the Undergraduate Curriculum Thomas L. Hemminger, Ralph M. Ford Electrical and Computer Engineering School of Engineering and Engineering Technology The Pennsylvania State University at Erie, The Behrend College Erie, PAAbstractThe use of high-speed data acquisition and digital signal processing (DSP) technology hasbecome the cornerstone of many areas of electrical engineering. This is particularly true in thefields of communications, controls, intelligent systems, signal

Conference Session

Innovative Techniques in Graphics

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Lumsdaine, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

accomplished with our initial concept and limited range of thinking modes.”Background and OpportunityCreative problem solving was a required freshman course in Electrical Engineering at MichiganTechnological University from 1994 to 1998. Also, a creative problem solving course 1 wastaught for general engineering; it was open as a technical elective to all other students. However,after 2000, when the university switched from a quarter to a semester system, a common firstyear was instituted for all engineering students, and creative problem solving was no longerincluded in the curriculum, except as a one-credit module in the Engineering Enterprise Program.The two-semester capstone design course in the Mechanical Engineering-Engineering

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Xishuang Dong, Prairie View A&M University; Xavier Alexander Dukes; Joshua Littleton, Prairie View A&M University; Tri'Heem Neville; Christopher Rollerson; Arthur L Quinney

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Session XXXX Object Detection on Raspberry Pi Joshua Littleton, Xavier Dukes, Arthur Quinney, Tri’Heem Neville, Christopher Rollerson, Xishuang Dong Electrical and Computer Engineering Department Prairie View A&M University AbstractInternet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of edge devices around the world connected to theinternet for various applications such as collecting and analyzing data. Data analytics on these edgedevices can protect user privacy and reduce communication costs. Specifically, computer vision is acore

Conference Session

Motivation and Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Nathaniel Hunsu, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Bruce Austin, Washington State University; Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

IntroductionAlthough there are many standardized questionnaires used to assess students’ self-regulatorybehavior and motivation to learn, the MSLQ is one of the more widely used in general educationresearch [1, 2, 3]. The MSLQ is a self-report instrument specifically designed to assess students'motivational orientations and their use of different learning strategies. . By focusing on the rolesof both motivation and cognition during learning, the MSLQ reflects the research on self-regulated learning, which emphasizes the interface between motivation and cognition [4, 5].Prior research using the MSLQ has found relationships between constructs on its motivationalsubscales such as: intrinsic goals, extrinsic goals, task value, control of learning beliefs, self

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard L. Marcellus; Jr., John Felver; Joy Pauschke

1 .4. — Session 3553 . — An Academic Residential Program for Engineering and Technology Students Joy Pauschke, John Felver, Jr., Richard Marcellus Northern Illinois University Introduction Recent studies have illustrated the importance of activities beyond the classroom to enhanceundergraduate student retention. For example, three out-of-classroom activities

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Paulo S. F. Barbosa; Enno 'Ed' Koehn; J. G. P. Andrade; E. Luvizzoto Jr.

I -— . . . Session 2660 . — Challenges to Teach Modern Hydraulics and Water Resources Engineering in Brazil P. S. F. Barbosa, E. Koelle, J. G. P. Andrade, and E. Luvizzoto Jr. Civil Engineering Department State University of Campinas-Unicamp P.O. Box 6021, 13083-970, Campinas-SP, BrazilIntroduction Brazil is a country where hydraulic

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Christopher R. Carroll

above were constructed, and passed through the largeclass to establish groups of eight or so students per station, and the stations were powered by six-voltlantern batteries to make them entirely self-contained. Figure 1 shows the schematic for the labstations. As the figure shows, there are almost no components other than the microcontroller chipitself. The electrical characteristics of ports B and C on the 68705P3 allow direct connection to thefour-digit calculator-type LED display for use as an output device. Port A includes internal pull-upresistors so that no external components are required to connect to the telephone’s standard twelve-keymatrix keypad. The clock generator in the microcontroller can operate without an external crystal

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael L. Mavrovouniotis

Session: 1139 The Role of Engineering Economics in the Chemical Engineering Curriculum Michael L. Mavrovouniotis Chemical Engineering Department , Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208AbstractEngineering economics is an integral part of the senior design course in all Chemical Engineeringcurricula. The main topics normally covered include cost estimation (focused on chemical processequipment), the time value of money, and profitability measures. This paper offers a commentary on theimportance and future role of engineering economics. Many topics of engineering economics display

Conference Session

Advanced Materials Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

Materials

first presented at the NationalEducator’s Workshop. Sponsors of this workshop included the National Aeronautics& Space Administration (NASA), the National Institute of Standards and Technology(NIST), and the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). One of theobjectives of this workshop is to provide educators with material activities that theymay wish to include in their curriculums. The required format for these materialactivities is: Introduction; Current Applications; Method of Operation; Summary;Student Activity; Outcomes and Post-Lab Analysis; Sources of Supplies; and then theActivity Procedure.During the Annual ASEE Conference, selected material activities are presentedduring a specialized technical session dedicated

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Michele Follen, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

reform of undergraduate science, math, engineering, and technology (SMET)education at research universities. Growing evidence shows that hands-on discovery experienceis more effective at teaching complex concepts than traditional lectures.1 The National Academyof Sciences issued a call for SMET courses that enable students to “understand science,mathematics, and engineering as processes of investigation – as ways of knowing; to have hands-on experiences with investigations and to discover the joy and satisfaction of discovery.”1 Webelieve programs of this kind will create undergraduate students who are prepared to become thenew generation of translational researchers. By reinforcing their abilities to think critically, towork in teams, and to

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi Marikunte, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Frances Harackiewicz, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lizette Chevalier, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

asked questions (FAQ’s). Theeffectiveness of the seminar was measured through a series of evaluations and feedbackfrom students. This paper presents the outcome of this training seminar series and itseffectiveness/challenges in meeting the objectives.Keywords: Graduate Training Seminar, Laboratory Instruction, ProfessionalDevelopment, Teaching Assistant Training, Teaching Methods, UndergraduateEducation.IntroductionMany universities across the country are relying significantly on graduate teachingassistants (TAs) to fulfill their mission of undergraduate education. This reliance ongraduate teaching assistants, in general, is due to the reduced appropriations for highereducation and has increased significantly over the last decade.1 - 5 It has

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Fazil Najafi

. Thedifference in offering courses within the curriculum at both institutions is based on the regionalneeds of each country. However, the general aim at both institutions is to provide a well-rounded,excellent CE education.University Of Engineering & Technology LahoreThe University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore (UET), is one of the few pre-partitionInstitutions in Pakistan which offers Graduate and post graduate degrees in the largest number ofTechnologies in Pakistan. It started in 1921 as the Mughalpura Technical College, deriving itsname from the famous suburb of the old city of Lahore, richly dotted with architectural heritageof the great Mughals including the magnificent Shalimar Gardens. Its more familiar name of thepre-University