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Joint Session: Entrepreneurially-Minded Learning in the Classroom

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timo Bunk, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Helen Chen, Stanford University

-controlled machines[4].ME218 incorporates a Project-Based Learning (PBL) pedagogical approach. Guo et al. [28] referto PBL as an “inquiry-based instructional method that engages learners in knowledgeconstruction by having them accomplish meaningful projects and develop real-world products”[28, p. 2]. Students must cooperate to find solutions to predefined problems during the creationprocess.Since our research is focused on ME218 alumni, it is essential to understand the complete courseseries, its content, and its context in the university. Edward (Ed) Carryer has taught ME218 forgraduate students at Stanford University since 1992 [29]. Most students taking the course seriesacross three ten-week quarters have a background in mechanical engineering

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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samuel Paul Merriweather, Texas A&M University; Harriet A. Lamm, Texas Engineering Experiment Station, TAMUS; Shannon D. Walton, Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, Texas A&M University; Judy Kelley, West Texas A&M University; Krystal E. Thomasson, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi; John David Rausch Jr., West Texas A&M University; Frank Pezold, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Kendall T. Harris, Prairie View A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

this capacity, he managed the departmental budget, curriculum design, fellowships, and scholarships. He graduated from the Naval Aviation Officer School as a U.S. Naval Officer and Aviator. Dr. Harris received his masters and doctoral degrees in mechanical engineering from the University of Mississippi and he holds bachelor degrees from the University of Kansas. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 TAMUS LSAMP PROJECT: 25 YEARS OF SUCCESS – FINDING AND IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES FOR URM STEM STUDENTSIntroductionThe Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation(LSAMP) program, funded by the National

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Research on The First Year II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melissa Dagley-Falls, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Young, University of Central Florida

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First-Year Programs

experience, living-learning communities, and persistence to graduation for students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs.Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida Michael Georgiopoulos is a Professor in the UCF School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the PI of the NSF-funded S-STEM program at UCF entitled the "Young Entrepreneur and Scholar(YES) Scholarship Program" as well as the NSF-funded STEP program entitled "EXCEL:UCF-STEP Pathways to STEM: From Promise to Prominence." Dr. Georgiopoulos' research interests lie in the areas of machine learning, neural networks, pattern recognition and applications in signal/image processing

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Yi Min Huang; Michael Trevisan

opportunities in a variety of agencyprograms. Most funding opportunities are offered through the Directorate for Engineering(ENG), Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC). Specialized fundingopportunities also exist within other directorates, such as Education and Human Resources(EHR).Recognizing the need for assistance, NSF programs have enhanced evaluation requirements toinclude a strong recommendation to obtain the services of an experienced evaluator. A recentannouncement from the Combined Research-Curriculum Development (CRCD) programsolicitation illustrates this feature (NSF 01-0139). The “evaluation” portion of Component 4 ofthe announcement, “Project Evaluation/Implementation/Dissemination,” reads: Projects supported

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas, Austin; Arturo A Fuentes, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Patricia A. Nava P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Valarie E. Taylor, Texas A&M University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #18131Understanding and Diversifying Transfer Student Pathways to EngineeringDegrees: An Update on Project FindingsDr. Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech Andrea M. Ogilvie, P.E. is a Postdoctoral Associate in the Department of Engineering Education at Vir- ginia Tech. Currently, she is investigating ”Transfer Student Pathways to Engineering Degrees” through a multi-institutional study based in Texas and funded by NSF (EEC-1428502). Prior to joining Virginia Tech, Andrea served as the Director of the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program at The University of Texas at Austin for 11 years. During her term

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Multidisciplinary Outreach and Early Transdisciplinary Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pramod Rajan, Laboratory for Innovative Technology & Engineering Education (LITEE); P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

approaches to their practice may change the world.3 Thomas et al.4 definesproject-based learning as “a model that organizes learning around projects”. Mills and Treagust5claim that a mixed mode approach, involving traditional lecture with project based components,appears to be the best way to satisfy industry needs, without sacrificing knowledge ofengineering fundamentals. Project based learning has been effectively used for the past 30 yearsto teach several courses and concepts at different levels of education.6, 7, 8 So, the need for cross-disciplinary challenge-based approaches can be combined with an effective project-basedpedagogy to teach courses. The main educational objectives of this course were: 1) Engineering students learn about

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Douglas Moore Schutz, Tokyo University of Science; Dante Dionne, Korean Air; Yong-Young Kim P.E., Konkuk University

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International Forum

Paper ID #17560A Global Framework for Understanding Cross Cultural Teaching Experi-ences Gained in JapanDr. Douglas Moore Schutz, Tokyo University of Science Douglas M. Schutz is an Associate Professor of Information Systems, International Business, and Man- agement at the Tokyo University of Science (TUS) in Japan. He received a Ph.D. in Business Adminis- tration focusing on Management Information Systems (MIS) from the Fox School of Business of Temple University at Philadelphia, an MBA in Information Management from the McCombs School of Business of the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering

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First-Year Programs Division Technical Session 3: Online Learning and the Impact of COVID-19

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tahsin Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Juan David Ortega-Alvarez, Virginia Tech (primary) and Universidad EAFIT (secondary); Catherine Twyman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew James, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Benjamin Chambers, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

: What are students' perceptionsof engineering and design after taking an online PjBL First-Year Engineering class?Literature ReviewPrior studies have observed active learning strategies like Project-based Learning (PjBL) in first-year engineering classes and highlighted mostly positive experiences from the students’perspective. Abdulaal et al. [8] introduced the PjBL approach in a first-year engineeringintroductory course for two semesters. The course introduced engineering design practices tostudents and provided opportunities to collaborate in teams, practice communication skills, andcreate global awareness of current domestic and global challenges in engineering. The coursehad several positive outcomes, including an increase in students

Conference Session

Design Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

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Design in Engineering Education

.The undergraduate ME curriculum supports the capstone experience, and the capstone projectsare given high visibility in the college and the community. The capstone experience is anintegral part of the culture of the department. Ohio University is in Athens, an Appalachiancounty with little industry but plenty of individuals and groups with real needs but with limitedresources to meet those needs.Over the years, team size has been an area of experimentation, and the best team size forbalancing learning teamwork and enabling effective project work was found to be five members.Teams are formed based on diversity of skills, cognitive styles7 and natural team roles8. Studentteams partner with individuals or groups in the community that have a need

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Research and Project Initiatives in IT and IET

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abed El Hameed El Madwar, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Hong 'Jeffrey' Nie; Julie Zhang, University of Northern Iowa

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Engineering Technology

that face the Education Technology (ET) is exposing students to Page 14.225.5various hardware and software courses that can be provided from the Electrical Engineeringprogram because WSNs applications require the students to interact with the devices to supportstudent projects. Laboratories therefore, should facilitate teaching WSNs or related core such asWireless Communication Networks by providing dynamic facility system where students canexplore the WSN devices on their own and come up with their own WSN applications 8.The Electrical Engineering Technology program at the University of Northern Iowa is preparedfor the ABET accreditation and

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Self-efficacy and Emotion: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Hirshfield, University of Michigan; Debbie Chachra, Olin College of Engineering; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Jeremy M. Goodman, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

research on self-efficacy and teamwork in project-based learning.Prof. Debbie Chachra, Olin College of EngineeringDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli, Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering and research associate professor of engineering education at University of Michigan (U-M), earned B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. degrees from U-M in 1988, 1989, and 1993, respectively. Prior to joining U-M in 2003, she was the Richard L. Terrell Professor of Excellence in Teaching, founding director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, and associate professor of electrical engineering at Kettering University. In her current role, she coordinates

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Energy & Technology in Pre-College Engineering Education

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jordan, Arizona State University; Wendy Wakefield, Arizona State University; Mia Delarosa, Arizona State University; Clark Miller, Arizona State University; Carlo Altamirano-Allende

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

with Project WET at the University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension as a curriculum developer and professional development faciltator.Prof. Clark Miller, Arizona State University Clark A. Miller is Professor and Director of the Center for Energy & Society at Arizona State University. He holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Cornell University.Carlo Altamirano-Allende c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Building Youth’s Socio-Technical Engineering Knowledge through Engagement in a Community Solar Energy ProjectThe 21st century has seen increased public and research attention to engineering as a socio-technical field, requiring knowledge not only

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Innovative Curriculum and Practices in Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wei Zhan, Texas A&M University; Rainer Fink, Texas A&M University; Alex Fang, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

learning tools for ET students. Earlyexposure and repetition is an effective approach of learning whether it is statistics25 or otherknowledge42. The critical ingredients found in the published educational research on teachingand learning of statistics that can be potentially adopted by electronics engineering technologyprograms are summarized as follows: ̇ Using real-world data and problems ̇ Active learning of students ̇ Using software and simulation ̇ Using statistics in laboratories and projects ̇ Early and frequent exposure to statistics. Based on these approaches that can work effectively for electronics engineering technologyprogram in the education of statistics, a learning-by-using method is used in

Collection

ASEE Zone 1 Conference - Spring 2023

Authors

Mohsen Mosleh, Howard University; Preethi Chandran, Howard University; Arlene P Maclin; John Harkless; Courtney J. Robinson, Howard University; Hassan Salmani; Sonya T Smith, Howard University; Gloria Washington, Howard University; Hessam Yazdani, University of Missouri

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Diversity

master and doctoral dissertations. Dr. Mosleh has received the Outstanding Teaching Award by the ASEE Mid- Atlantic Section in 2018 and the Outstanding Section Campus Representative from the ASEE in 2017. He a recipient of Presidential Award for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) in 2022.Dr. Preethi Chandran, Howard UniversityArlene P MaclinJohn HarklessCourtney J. Robinson, Howard UniversityProf. Hassan Salmani Dr. Hassan Salmani is an Assistant Professor in the electrical engineering and computer science de- partment at Howard University, Washington DC. His main research projects are currently on hardware security and trust. Dr. Salmani has published two books enDr. Sonya T Smith

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MATH - Hands-On Curriculum in Mathematics Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis E Montero-Moguel, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Guadalupe Carmona, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of Cincinnati

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Mathematics Division (MATH)

,including classmates and instructors [14]. MEAs are designed to facilitate such interactions andensure that the models students express through various representational media (e.g., diagrams,graphical representations, or verbal explanations) make their thought processes visible duringproblem solving [19]. Students’ conceptual systems also evolve over time, underscoring theimportance of integrating modeling activities from the early stages of engineering educationrather than delaying these experiences until advanced design projects [20].Frequently, problems in traditional mathematics education focus on students providing a singleanswer to scenarios defined by specific data, leading to sequences of facts and constraintspredetermined by the problem

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Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Curriculum and Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Michele Miller, Campbell University

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Mechanical Engineering

learning is becoming more common in engineering education. Litzinger et al.argue that expertise is developed through significant learning experiences such as applyingknowledge to real-world problems [1]. Solving real-world problem increases student motivationas well as promotes deep learning and development of expertise. Improvement in engineeringeducation can be realized by the introduction of more “authentic” learning experiences.Authentic learning is social as well as cognitive and includes interpersonal communication, self-directed research, and a focus on the customer just like in a real workplace [2]. Business contextis another element of authenticity. Projects that enhance the ability to create value areworthwhile for both budding

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Entrepreneurship and Innovation: The Student Experience

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #19990Exploring Connections between Engineering Projects, Student Characteris-tics, and the Ways Engineering Students Experience InnovationMr. Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nicholas D. Fila is a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He earned a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and a M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His current research interests include innovation, empathy, and engineering design.Dr. Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering

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Software and Programming

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra J. Mascaro, University of Utah; Stephen Mascaro, University of Utah

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Computers in Education

that students completing this course areproficient in programming both in MATLAB (which will be extensively used throughout theMechanical Engineering curriculum) and in Arduino C (which will be used in the Mechatronicssequence).Teaching computer programming to mechanical engineering students has historically been achallenge, since they may not be gifted in this area and often struggle to see the relevance ofcomputer programming to engineering while still freshmen. The basic idea behind our approachis to motivate student learning using a concrete engineering application in the form of a hands-on, microcontroller-based team project with an end-of-semester competition.Other engineering programs have also introduced microcontroller-based

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FOCUS ON EXHIBITS: Welcome Reception & NEW THIS YEAR! 2018 Best Division Paper Nominee Poster Session Sponsored by Engineering Unleashed

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghada M. Gad, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

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ASEE Headquarters

] implemented the IPDmethodology in lectures and architecture studio classes, in order to achieve more efficient learningperformance. The collaborative curriculum and co-work between architecture and civilengineering students showed significant improvement in students’ grade compared to the previousyear. Students learned to understand the function of each discipline from the various design stagesto construction process, which made them more motivated about their project. This collaborativeclass shows a good example of how IPD concepts could help to develop education [4].Another model by Solnosky et al. [5] encompassed a 3-year multidisciplinary team pilot projectprogram, including structural, mechanical, lighting/electrical, and construction

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Capstone Design III

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Muci-Küchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

technical publications, is co-author of one book, and has done consulting for industry in Mexico and the US. He can be reached at Karim.Muci@sdsmt.edu.Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy Jonathan Weaver is an Associate professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy (UDM). He received his BSME from Virginia Tech in 1986, his MSME and PhD in ME from RPI in 1990 and 1993, respectively. He has several years of industry experience and regularly consults with an automaker on projects related to CAD, DOE, and product development. He can be reached at weaverjm@udmercy.edu.Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Dan Dolan joined the faculty of the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bowen

grumble about having tolearn programming, as they frequently did when Fortran was taught, introduction of the bridgedesign project has injected an element of enthusiasm and energy into the class, which arecertainly desirable outcomes for an introductory class in Civil Engineering.Introduction At the University of North Carolina at Charlotte there are three engineering departments(Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer) and an Engineering Technology Department. Inthe freshman year, all engineering majors take a common first semester course (ENGR 1201).This course, whose content is relatively new, serves as an introduction to the engineeringprofession and training in some of the skills needed for professional success1. The course has a

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Student Motivation and Learning

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kayla Arlene Pagan, Florida Polytechnic University; Corey James Kado, Florida Polytechnic University; Grace Noel Sturtevant, Florida Polytechnic University; Elisabeth Kames, Florida Polytechnic University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

project. Gama, et al. [6] utilized this model for undergraduate Computer Science andInformation Technology students at a university in 2017. The goal of this event was for students"to develop a connected [Internet of Things] artifact tackling a real user problem." Students weredivided into groups of three to four and given the same hardware to complete the project in atwenty-four hour time-limit. A survey was conducted after the event, and most students stronglyagreed that they enjoyed the experience, and that the hackathon model could be used on othercourses. Most students either somewhat agreed or strongly agreed that the event helped themgenerate ideas. Like cornerstone courses, the hackathon also allows students to familiarizethemselves with

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First-Year Programs Division WIPS 1: Projects, Teams, and Portfolios

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danahe Marmolejo, Saint Louis University; Chris Carroll P.E., Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University; Kyle Mitchell, Saint Louis University; Raymond LeBeau, Saint Louis University; Gary Bledsoe, Saint Louis University; Susheel Singh, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; Scott A. Sell, Saint Louis University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

, computer, electrical, and mechanical engineering. Besides this, EngineeringFundamentals utilizes additional elements to fulfill the First-Year Engineering Seminar Corerequirement in various programs. A detailed account of the activities and outcomes of the "Missionto Mars" project has been compiled in a KEEN card [5]. This paper focuses on results from theEngineering Student Entrepreneurial Mindset Assessment.Introducing All Six Engineering MajorsBefore this course was created, first-year engineering students enrolled in one of five differentintroductory courses; four were focused on specific majors (aerospace and mechanical, electricaland computer, civil, biomedical) and the fifth introduced all six. From the outset, this course wasintended to

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raymond Smith, East Carolina University; James Etheridge; Ricky Castles, East Carolina University

. 110, no. 4, pp. 1049–1077, 2021, doi: 10.1002/jee.20424.[5] A. Bielefeldt and M. Lima, “Service-Learning and Civic Engagement as the Basis for Engineering Design Education,” 2019. doi: 10.5772/intechopen.83699.[6] “Restoring the Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed | North Carolina Coastal Federation,” Jul. 21, 2017. https://www.nccoast.org/protect-the-coast/stormwater/lake-mattamuskeet-watershed-restoration/ (accessed Feb. 22, 2022).[7] A. J. Dutson, R. H. Todd, S. P. Magleby, and C. D. Sorensen, “A Review of Literature on Teaching Engineering Design Through Project-Oriented Capstone Courses,” J. Eng. Educ., vol. 86, no. 1, pp. 17–28, 1997, doi: 10.1002/j.2168-9830.1997.tb00260.x.[8] R. Gerlick et al., “Assessment Structure

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Teaching Methodology & Assessment 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Zachary Nolan Sunberg, University of Colorado Boulder; Kathryn Anne Wingate, University of Colorado Boulder; Lara Buri, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Aerospace

. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Fair Senior Capstone Project Teaming based on Skills, Preferences, and Friend GroupsIntroductionCapstone design courses are critical pedagogical components of any engineering curriculum asthey allow students to complete open-ended projects in a team setting, often while interactingwith industry customers. Equitably teaming students for these courses can be a difficultchallenge. Each team must have the technical and leadership skills necessary to complete theproject, and industry sponsors prefer to have high performing students for recruiting purposes.Moreover, students often have strong preferences based on which

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Curriculum in Mechanical and Power Engineering Technology

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Vuksanovich, Youngstown State University; James Higley, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

technical content similar to YSU’s automation area mightbe appropriate. YSU is considering a more formal senior project as PUC has. All of this comesfrom continuous improvement, and benchmarking is just one step in the process.Bibliography 1. Youngstown State University Mechanical Engineering Technology website, http://www.eng.ysu.edu/programs/tech/Programs/MET.htm 2. Purdue University Calumet Mechanical Engineering Technology website, http://webs.calumet.purdue.edu/et/eng-tech/mechanical-engineering-technology-program-overview/ 3. Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology website, http://www.abet.org/ Page

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Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Projects

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago; Vincent Chen, Loyola University Chicago; Leanne Kallemeyn, Loyola University Chicago

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #26485Building a Functional Cardiograph Over Four Semesters: Part 2 – Program-ming a MicrocontrollerDr. Gail Baura, Loyola University Chicago Dr. Gail Baura is a Professor and Director of Engineering Science at Loyola University Chicago. While creating the curriculum for this new program, she embedded multi-semester projects to increase student engagement and performance. Previously, she was a Professor of Medical Devices at Keck Graduate In- stitute of Applied Life Sciences, which is one of the Claremont Colleges. She received her BS Electrical Engineering degree from Loyola Marymount University, her MS

Conference Session

Design Throughout the Mechanical Engineering Curriculum II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James M. Widmann, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Mechanical Engineering

the studentswere given weekly homework assignments with traditional textbook problems to solve. Instructorwritten solutions to these problems were provided after they were due on the LMS.The first half of the laboratory portion of the class consisted of a hands-on introductory laboratoryon teamwork, and the fundamentals of electric motors followed by a four week design projectinvolving the design and construction of a small Lego®-based machine. The second half of thelaboratory portion was kicked off by a three-hour dissection of a hand-held power tool and a fourweek “paper” design of a more complex mechanical system (in this case a personal trackedvehicle). The first project ended in the demonstration of the Lego® machines and the secondended

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division (FYP) - Technical Session 11: Projects

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Tembrevilla, Mount Saint Vincent University; Andre Phillion, McMaster University

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First-Year Programs Division (FYP)

’ satisfaction with the teaching strategy, b) students’ achievements in their academicoutcomes, and c) reinforced learning experiences and reflections according to surveys andinterviews with students, instructors, and community and industry partners. These key insightsinclude:3.1) Relevance and collaboration with stakeholders, students, academe, industry, andsociety.There was a need to match engineering curriculum with industries’ holistic process from designto production to delivery [54, 55]. Additionally, an urgent call was put forward to educate futureengineers regarding changing market demands and emerging technologies [56, 57]. Emphasiswas placed on designs, projects, and content with social relevance [58, 59]. Finally, there was anurgent

Conference Session

Integrating Experiential Learning into the Curriculum

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark J. Povinelli, Syracuse University; Jonnell A. Robinson, Syracuse University

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Diversity

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Cooperative and Experiential Education

infrastructure problems. That said, the process of organizing teams to collect infrastructure data in the field provided valuable insight into the data collection process that the city would need to undertake for the entire city. ● While we feel that it is advantageous to engage students in experiential learning early and regularly, freshman students may not be ready to undertake such an extensive project. That said, the students demonstrated professionalism and a willingness to work hard.Overall, this course demonstrates how experiential learning and design thinking can beintegrated into engineering curriculum beginning in students’ freshman year. Assessments,student reflections and course evaluations indicate that the learning