Conference Session

Improving Technical Understanding of All Americans

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Kasarda, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brenda Brand, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Michael Collver, Montgomery County Public Schools; Gabriel Goldman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

beyondthe scope of this paper.Facilitating future outreach and technological literacyThe immediate goals of the MCPS/VT partnership for the VT undergraduate engineering studentsare to improve their engineering design skill set, improve their technological literacy by creating anenvironment where they must understand and figure out new technology in order to mentor andmanage effectively, and to give them a professional skill-set, including leadership strategies, forsuccessfully managing technical projects with diverse teams throughout their careers. However,another inevitable and welcome outcome is that this experience is empowering these students to

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Berenice Verdin, University of Texas at El Paso; Ricardo Von Borries, University of Texas, El Paso; Patricia A. Nava P.E., University of Texas, El Paso; Andrew C. Butler, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

professionalsthat continuously collaborate, improve and explore interactive content. The initial effort focuseson one strategic subdiscipline in electrical engineering, signal processing, but the framework canbe applied to engineering education at all levels: high school, university (undergraduate andgraduate) as well as continuing education.During the Fall 2012 and Spring 2013 semesters, UTEP implemented the use of Connexions,interactive examples, Quadbase system, and OpenStax Tutor in a sophomore course onContinuous-Time Signals and Systems. We organized existing material pertinent to the courseinto learning modules, created problems with associated solutions in Quadbase and developedinteractive simulations in Mathematica to help students more

Conference Session

Feedback and IT: Improving Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Ledlie Klosky; Decker Hains, U.S. Military Academy; Jason A. Evers, U.S. Military Academy; Jared B. Erickson, U.S. Military Academy; Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

. Did not use IM for academic purposes.The last three questions examined the student’s perceived effects on learning. Additionalcomments were also sought in a final freeform question. 9. Instant messaging helped me to learn more effectively in this course. Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly Disagree N/A. Did not use IM for academic purposes. Page 11.165.5 10. Instant messaging contributed to a more positive learning environment in this course

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Guy Hembroff, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to Outcome 3 improve processes (ABET 2.c) An ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to Outcome 4 the program objectives (ABET 2.d ) Outcome 5 An ability to function effectively on teams ( ABET 2.e ) Outcome 6 An ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems (ABET 2.f ) Outcome 7 An ability to communicate effectively (ABET 2.g ) Outcome 8 A recognition of the need for and ability to engage in lifelong learning (ABET 2.h ) Outcome 9 An ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities (ABET 2.I

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

to which program outcomes or educational objectives are being achieved; or(b) result in decisions and actions taken to improve the program.Multiple constituencies are to be involved in the process, as the TAC/ABET Technology Criteria2000 (TC2K) stipulate use of multiple assessment tools and measures for (a) the programoutcomes, i.e., knowledge and capabilities of students at the time of graduation and (b) theprogram objectives, i.e., the expected accomplishments of graduates during the first few yearsafter graduation. Effective assessment tools provide the information needed to measure outcomesand objectives, so necessary improvements can be implemented.The focus of this paper is on assessment of program outcomes. The primary assessment

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Fox, Drexel University; David Delaine, Drexel University; Adam Fontecchio, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

manager.Knowledge of communication and leadership skills is mandatory in any career path, particularlyfor educational faculty, and learning these skills through faculty/graduate student collaborationfor teaching and course design is an extremely effective method to master them.IntroductionUndergraduate teaching and course design is not typically a mandatory requirement for earning adoctoral degree. In fact some institutions discourage levels of graduate student involvement thatspan more than simply teaching assistant or grader because it can subtract in reportedpercentages of faculty taught classes. Collaboration between graduate students and seniorfaculty for team-teaching is an optimal way to introduce graduate students to engineeringinstruction while

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

return to in-person classes after our COVID-19 lockdown semesters, we haveimplemented a policy of “lightly-flexible” deadlines in three required undergraduate courses inour chemical engineering curriculum. Under this policy, now in effect for two or three years,example solutions and rubrics are not posted immediately when assessments are due, but insteadposted 48-72 hours later (the exact timing depends on the class). Students are permitted to uploadtheir work to our Learning Management System (LMS) without penalty up until the time thesolutions and rubrics are made available, and after this point, no credit is earned. This policy hashelped to alleviate some student issues and complaints about inflexibility, especially if atechnical glitch

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lingtao Zhang, Western Carolina University; Robert Adams, Western Carolina University; James Zhang, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

has been one of the most rapidlygrowing disciplines and been widely used both in industry and daily lives. As a result, wirelesscommunications courses are becoming increasingly popular as an important part of engineeringeducation in various universities and educational institutions. However, in many universities,there are still not sufficient or efficient laboratory contents to effectively enhance the students’learning with hands-on experiences. This paper reports progress and results of the developmentof a Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) system for undergraduate laboratory experimentsas a graduate student project. Improvements of teaching quality and effectiveness for both thegraduate and undergraduate students in wireless

Conference Session

Improvements in ECE Signals and Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory J. Prust, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Steven Holland, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Richard W. Kelnhofer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

implications anytime a transmitter is operated, and that FCC regulation and licensing requirements must befollowed. Experimentation in this course could be carried out using one of the popularunlicensed ISM bands, for example 902-928MHz. Though unlicensed, part 15 of the FCCregulations12 limits transmitter output power at ISM bands to a maximum of 30dBm (1W), andan Effective Isotropic Radiated Power (EIRP) of 36dBm. Students could evaluate the EttusB200 SDR transmitter to see if it abides by the FCC power limits. For example, the B200 israted for a maximum power level of 20dBm (100mW), and a typical whip antenna mated withthe radio provides an antenna gain of roughly 3dB, thus the EIRP is 23dBm and would fall wellunder the limits. A logical extension

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanha Kim, University of Virginia; Steven R Caliari, University of Virginia; Roseanne M Ford, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

token economy can guide and motivatechemical engineering students in a fluid dynamics course to revisit concepts during the semestervia revisions to previous assignment attempts. Under the token economy, students acquiredtokens as they fulfilled expected class engagement standards and exchanged tokens to purchaseresubmission opportunities on homework or quizzes, which rewarded back a portion of missedpoints to their assignment grade. It is also through these resubmission opportunities that studentsexercised goal-directed practices of identifying the original error(s) and explaining how theadded revision resolved their error(s). Effects of the token economy on how the course wasexperienced were assessed through student survey responses with the

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ofISO 9000 are very similar to the requirements of academic assessment. The ISO 9000requirements listed below are remarkably similar to corresponding academic program assessmentactivities.Some of the requirements in ISO 9001:2008 (which is one of the standards in the ISO 9000family) include ≠ a set of procedures that cover all key processes in the business; ≠ monitoring processes to ensure they are effective; ≠ keeping adequate records; ≠ checking output for defects, with appropriate and corrective action where necessary; ≠ regularly reviewing individual processes and the quality system itself for effectiveness; and ≠ facilitating continuous improvement

Conference Session

Technical Session 2: Improving Information Literacy Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff McAdams, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Julia Glauberman, Binghamton University Libraries

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

that can facilitate effective scaffolding of educational activities.COE curriculum mappingIn order to identify strategic points in the COE curricula to target for increased IL instruction,syllabi for all 300 undergraduate courses were analyzed. The syllabi are written in accordancewith a template that requires instructors to complete several standard sections. The primarysections considered in the syllabi review were course goals, course outcomes, and gradinginformation. Sections on design content and computer usage also offered some occasional insightinto the potential for successful integration of IL instruction. Based on the content of thesesections, each syllabus was assigned a rating of “yes”, “maybe”, or “no” to indicate thelikelihood

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; David Finkel; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University-Pullman

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Comparing Misconceptions in Fluid Mechanics Using Interview Analysis Pre and Post Hands-on Learning Module TreatmentImplementation of hands-on pedagogies in the sciences and engineering is usually assessedduring and immediately after implementation while studies investigating the effect of treatmentson long-term retention of concepts are scarce. This work aims to discover the long-term retentionof fluid mechanics concepts using a treatment that employs desktop learning modules (DLMs)with cartridges for a venturi meter and for energy losses in a straight pipe and 180° bend.Interviews 4-6 months after students took the fluid mechanics course offer insight intometacognitive processes and conceptual retention

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Nutwell, Ohio State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

professional development for engineers, employers often lackexperience in creating programs that both effectively develop CAE skills and help theirengineers apply their new skills on the job. Programs specifically designed for workingindividuals can contribute to promoting continuous learning for so that their careers thrive andemployers can remain competitive. This program will be assessed using a well-establishedevaluation framework in order to determine where improvements are needed to meet the needs ofthese adult learners.KeywordsProfessional development, life-long learning, online learning, Computer Aided EngineeringIntroductionDigital manufacturing is comprised of several tools including Computer Aided Design (CAD),Computer Aided Manufacturing

Conference Session

Using Technology to Improve IE Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Liezl Van Dyk

Support functionsMcClellan7 lists a number of support functions of MES, including maintenance management,time and attendance, statistical process control, quality assurance, process data/performanceanalysis, document control/product data management, genealogy/product tractability andsupplier management. This list is not a comprehensive list of functions, but rather examples ofcomplementary functions.Analogically, the following examples of support systems of LMS are given: In a non-educational corporation, the effects of a specific learning event can be linked to determine the return on investment expected from the particular activity14. In terms of new product development, collaborative – and even inter-institutional – course

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jung Oh, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

fields. The project and its merits were presented in details previously.5.6.7Chemistry course student survey over a period (2004-2007) indicates that overall studentperception of library instruction, computer literacy, critical thinking, communication, ethics, andlifelong learning as information literacy components has steadily increased. Students spendmore time on the assignment, according to their self-statements, average from 2.9 hours in 2004to 8.7 hours in 2006. More importantly, the instructor has observed a distinct improvement inthe quality of cited references, as well as the quality of the search process and path. Duringsummer 2007, this assignment expanded further as virtual team activities to build a teampresentation as a team of four

Conference Session

Continuous improvement of programs, practices and people.

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

& Influence People. New York, NY, USA: Simon & Schuster, 1981.[12] “Leadership Training: Team & Corporate Training Courses | Dale Carnegie.” [Online]. Available: http://www.dalecarnegie.com/. [Accessed: 15-Jan-2017].[13] S. R. Covey, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change. New York, NY, USA: Simon & Schuster, 2004.[14] K. Patterson, J. Grenny, R. McMillan, and A. Switzler, Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes Are High, Second Edition. McGraww Hill, 2012.[15] D. Goleman, Emotional Intelligence: Why It Can Matter More Than IQ. New York, NY, USA: Bantam Books, 1997.[16] “Home ꞏ Tau Beta Pi - The Engineering Honor Society.” [Online]. Available: http://tbp.org

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virginia Westheider, University of Cincinnati; Sarai Hedges, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

technologyprograms. Several committee members were already active in a local coalition of industryadvisors therefore it was felt that we could train educators to use Six Sigma to establishbenchmarks for educational goals and objectives. Six Sigma would be piloted and used as a toolto improve the program assessment plans. The pilot project would evaluate the assessmentprocess being used for ABET accreditation of the engineering technology programs with the goalof establishing a clearly defined closed loop continuous improvement process.One of the areas of weakness pointed out by ABET reviewers was the lack of selected programshaving a clear continuous improvement process that was working effectively and a process forevaluating lifelong learning. Since

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Li-Fang Shih, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and Continuous Improvement in a Non-Traditional Electronics Engineering Technology ProgramAbstractThe value of regional and professional accreditation is well established in the educationalcommunity and the literature1. Establishing an effective outcome assessment plan has beenan important part of the accreditation process for virtually every educational institution. Theoutcome assessment process is a very crucial source of input to the institution’s continuousimprovement program. It provides a metric against which the institution can assess itsperformance. It helps assure all stakeholders, students, faculty, and prospective employers ofthe value of this form of education. Most importantly, it provides a continuing reminder tothe

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Melvin, North Carolina State University; Lisa Bullard, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

and at the same time,they appreciate the faculty member’s experience and depth of knowledge.IntroductionTeaching assistants (TAs) are an important asset in any type of course. They are responsible formost of the day-to-day operations of a class such as grading problem sets and holding officehours1. Moreover, these individuals, on average, tend to have the most one-on-one contact withthe students due to similarities in age and station. The impact of a TA on a class can be quitesubstantial, with effective TAs helping to boost general knowledge and performance andineffective TAs having the potential to discourage and demotivate students. So what is thedistinguishing characteristic between a good TA and bad TA? There could be manyexplanations

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Huan Gu, University of New Haven

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

students.A challenge inherent in the PSS approach is its duration, typically spanning 60-90 minutes persession. This duration poses difficulties in integrating PSS into the structure of junior and seniorChemical Engineering Core Courses, which are typically organized into two 75-minute sessionsweekly over a 15-week period. This situation has driven me to create activities specificallydesigned to fit the PSS format within the 75-minute session constraints effectively. The urgencyto adapt PSS for shorter durations has been further amplified by recent curriculum changes.Recently, changes were made involving transitioning sophomore-level engineering courses fromtwo 100-minute sessions to three 75-minute sessions per week, better aligning with

Conference Session

Improving Student Problem Solving and Performance

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alyssa Powell, University of California, San Diego; Justin Paul Opatkiewicz, University of California, San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

working on theprojects, were challenged by it, appreciated that it provided them with a real-world application,and felt it helped them learn to work together as a team. Student comments suggested the projectcould be improved by incorporating a peer evaluation system to increase accountability withinthe groups and by assigning the project earlier in the quarter to give more time to work on it.The quantitative results of the student survey responses to the project were overwhelminglypositive. The results suggest that the project was very effective at helping students connectchemical engineering concepts within or between courses. Taking an average for the 3 coursessurveyed, 86% of students believed the project assignment helped them learn the

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

assessment of the soft-skills. In particular, some of thesetopics can be taught using material that is germane to the technical course. Table 1: TC2K Outcomes “a” to “k” a. an appropriate mastery of the knowledge, techniques, skills and modern tools of their disciplines, b. an ability to apply current knowledge and adapt to emerging applications of mathematics, science, engineering and technology, c. an ability to conduct, analyze and interpret experiments and apply experimental results to improve processes, d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Danley, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2010-116: CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENT PROCESS FORAPPLIED ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM AT DREXELUNIVERSITYWilliam Danley, Drexel University William Danley, Drexel University Dr. William Danley, Clinical Assistant Professor Applied Engineering Technology in the Goodwin College, Drexel University, taught and developed undergraduates courses in thermodynamics, thermal system design, fluid mechanics, thermal, pneumatics and hydraulics laboratories, materials engineering, analytical chemistry and engineering economics. Prior to returning to academia, he worked in industry for a number of Fortune 500 companies and was granted four patents relating to spectrometers and electrochemical

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Michael Miller, Michigan Technological University; Kirk Opella, Michigan Technological University; Julia King, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Chris Green, Michigan Technological University; Geoff Gwaltney, Michigan Technological University; Scott Bradley, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

and Miller). This course usedthe book by Larminie and Dicks10 and met one hour per week.It is noted that this course is completely unrelated to the AFE enterprise. Thus, themodule was open to any student; 20 students enrolled in 2004 and 10 students enrolled in2005. However, half of these students were or became involved in the AFE enterprise asa result of the course. It is noted that taking the module would count as one credit towardsthe concentration or minor requirements.The following schedule was followed when teaching the class:Week 1: Introduction; Types of Fuel Cells; Fuel Cell Stack ComponentsWeek 2: Open time for problem solvingWeek 3: Fuel Cell EfficiencyWeek 4: Effect of Pressure and Concentration on

Conference Session

Using Technology to Improve IE Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Uanny Brens Garcia; Douglas Bodner

retrieval and personal interactionsamong tutors and fellow students, and instructional methods such as reading multimedia, usinginteractive computer instruction and performing other research tasks makes the learningexperience more active 7. Educational institutions are investing significant resources andintellectual effort to provide robust computer hardware and software systems for interactivelearning 2. In addition, schools encourage and in some cases require students to have acomputer. With such effort being expended to develop new teaching methods and tools, it isimportant to be able to assess their effectiveness in terms of improving learning outcomes 1, 3, 8.Techniques for assessment include transcript analysis, outcome analysis, student

Conference Session

Feedback and IT: Improving Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Roberts, University of Wisconsin-Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Engineering Education, 2006 Peer Review of Teaching: A Multi-Faceted Approach to Improving Student LearningAbstractMany Universities use the student evaluation as the primary tool for assessment of teach-ing. Peer review of teaching is also an important method of assessment, both formativeand summative. The aspects of successful peer review of teaching are presented and sev-eral methods of peer review are described. Significant issues to consider when using peerreview for teaching of civil engineering courses are given. The different methods can beemployed as necessary to make various assessments of teaching effectiveness, and mostimportantly, to increase student learning.IntroductionThere has been much debate on the

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

mentor] wrotedown comments, we discussed what she wrote, and what I could improve on for next time….itwas a running evaluation." The faculty mentor mentioned the same practice as an effectivemethod of communication between the fellow and mentor, "I would take notes while she wasteaching and we would review that at our meetings. She would keep that as a record." Thefaculty mentor also commented on items there wasn’t enough time to cover during the semester:"I would like to have spent more time working with her in terms of writing test questions. Haveher write questions and sit down with her to review those." Several fellows sought out other faculty members they felt had relevant experience, orhad previously taught the course. One fellow

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Robert Hesketh, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

active participation of studentsthroughout the curriculum and in real-world projects. Green engineering is a multidisciplinarytopic that if practiced to the fullest would greatly improve how industry operates and provide asustainable future. Rowan University is incorporating green engineering into its curricula invarious course and our latest efforts (as described in this paper) are to actively involve industryin green engineering projects through our engineering clinic program. In this paper we refer tothe terms pollution prevention and green engineering interchangeably. Green chemistry andengineering methods are forms of pollution prevention. EPA defines pollution prevention/sourcereduction as any practice which does one or more of the

Conference Session

Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard L. Zollars, Washington State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

the advent of asynchronouscommunication media, this no longer need be a barrier.Prior WorkThe desire to seek improvements in teaching strategies in material/energy balance classes startedwith the observation that approximately 35% of the students enrolling in such classes eitherdropped out of the class, failed the class or received a grade lower than a “C” (a necessity tocontinue taking classes in chemical engineering at this university). This statistic seemed to beconstant no matter who taught the course and also appeared to be the situation at otheruniversities. Page 24.1135.3In 2006 a diagnostic activity was performed in which pairs of