Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Murray, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Terri M. Lynch-Caris, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

research is in the area of Human Work Design and Environmental Design. Page 23.451.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Educating the Professional Engineer of 2020: The Changing Licensure RequirementsAbstractEngineering education programs would be well served to align their curricula and programoutcomes to the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam and Professional Engineer (PE) Examspecifications. These exams are required steps in the process of becoming a licensed engineer inmost states. NCEES (the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assurance in engr edu

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

John Anderson; Jean-Lou Chameau; Dick K.P. Yue

also found in the final report. Table 1 provides a list of the three successful practices identified for each of the 10partner schools. Also noted is the relationship between each practice and the four basictopical areas. There is considerable overlap among the successful practices betweenschools. From this list and the interviews and questionnaires completed by faculty,alumni and human resource personnel at companies, the following summary is drawn: 1. In both the US and Europe, there is increased emphasis on non-core competencies – writing, oral communication, teamwork, multidisciplinary projects, business and entrepreneurship. The partner schools feel that standards of learning in the core

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Morel

simulator adds a visualcomponent to problem solving using computers. The Army and the Nation must ensure that itsfuture leaders understand and are capable of taking advantage of IT; therefore, the United StatesMilitary Academy at West Point requires all students to take a course on IT and problem solvingwith computers. This course is an important first opportunity to expose undergraduate studentsto technology and concepts that will be a part of their daily lives and future careers. The LEGOMindStorms robots are used in the introductory computer science course to teach problemsolving skills and fundamental computer programming concepts, and to introduce the conceptsof autonomous vehicles, embedded computer systems, sensors, and computer

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bradley Lane Kicklighter P.E., University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, sensors, and actuators).8.2 Sequential Programming and LoopingThe objectives of the activity include: 1. Demonstrate the ability to create a sequential program to automate a set of steps. 2. Demonstrate the ability to make a sequential program loop. 3. Produce a well-documented program.The students will perform the following in the activity: 1. Write a sequential programming ladder logic program to implement the following steps: When the Start button is pressed, drive the left motor clockwise. When the hole in the left disk reaches the capacitive proximity sensor, drive the left motor counterclockwise. When the hole in the left disk reaches the inductive proximity sensor, stop the left motor and drive the right motor

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Richard Moore, Bucknell University

course? And finally, what impact does this seminar have on first-year students’enrollment in chemical engineering as a major? Page 11.1133.9Students attainment of the technical seminar objectives is assessed both through the grading oftheir project report (a team effort) and by a final quiz (individual). The grades on the report arefurther broken down into a grade for technical analysis (use of engineering judgment, economics,chemistry, etc) and technical writing (clarity of prose, organization, etc). Which objectives areassessed by each method is shown in Table 2. Histograms for each of these three elements areshown in Figure 5. The vast majority

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabrina Jedlicka, Lehigh University; Gregory Mark Skutches, Lehigh University; Siddha Pimputkar, Lehigh University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

launched the Technology, Research, and Communication (TRAC) Writing Fellows Program, which has grown into an organization of 80 discipline-based peer writing tutors who, in total, work with more than 1,300 students at Lehigh each semester. His research interests include topics in writing across the curriculum, composition theory, argument theory, and peer learning with a special focus on writing fellows programs.Dr. Siddha Pimputkar, Lehigh University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019WIP: Integration of Peer Communication Fellows into Introductory Materials Science CoursesAbstractThis study is a work in progress. The purpose of this project was to enhance the

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #5

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jose Cabrera, University of Florida; Ashish Aggarwal, University of Florida

feature, as otherdifferences that are present in both types of languages (which we will discuss in further sections)are derived from a change in the recipient.Figure 1: Foundational difference of programming and natural language regarding the intendedrecipient Another fundamental nuance between both types of languages is the relationship within lan-guage families. Language variation is a process in which small changes in a given language lead towhat is referred to as “dialects” or “accents” [10]. As these differences widen due to historical andanthropological circumstances, new languages eventually emerge, being linked by a common an-cestor (which, by the time this happens, is usually not spoken anymore). A way to group languagesthat derive

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank E. Falcone; Edward Glynn

careers.I. IntroductionFuture innovations in civil engineering will spring forth from ideas nurtured by young engineerswho have been thoroughly educated in the basics of the profession. A strong and stimulatingcourse designed to introduce first semester sophomore students to the full profession throughvisual and “hands on” field and laboratory experiences can provide a firm foundation for avibrant civil engineering curriculum. Without such an introduction, a student pondering thebroad range of technical and nontechnical courses in the curriculum may wonder “How does itall fit together?” A student who is well versed in the fundamentals of civil engineering will be ina position to devise creative solutions to complex problems. The Department of Civil

Conference Session

Teaching Teaming Skills Through Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Sohail Anwar

”emphasized during the classroom discussion following the above-mentioned team-buildingexercise. During the second week, students are also provided with a handout titled “How toWrite a Technical Document”. To develop adequate practice in writing a technical document,students are asked to write a paper on the topic “How to Make a Peanut Butter and JellySandwich”. The key objective of this exercise is to allow students effectively develop a technicaldocument. Feedback from this document written by students helps the course instructor developexpectations for the content and the structure of the technical documents that are required for thesubsequent mini-projects.During week 3 of the semester, a lecture on descriptive statistics is presented to the

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Spyros A. Kinnas; Hillary Hart

given sea states. Similarly, by using the material on numericalmethods a student can become familiar with the fundamentals of the various formulations andnumerical implementations. He should be able to apply existing commercial numerical codes andinterpret the results, or even develop a numerical model on his own. Learning outcomes such asthese will be spelled out at the beginning and ending of each chapter.Evaluation StrategiesOne of the most important and least documented planning objectives for a multimedia projectshould be evaluation strategies. How will the tools be evaluated, both formatively (as the toolsare developed) and summatively (at the end of the project)? The literature on evaluation metricsfor multimedia training materials is

Conference Session

Understanding Student Development in Design

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bin Lei, Drexel University; Brandon B. Terranova, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

surveys, and results of directassessment assignments are presented to complement the survey data.IntroductionThis lab module is an Arduino-based supercapacitor-powered car design challenge. Theobjective is to introduce students to the fundamental concepts of engineering design that will beapplied throughout their undergraduate engineering education and in preparation for theengineering profession. Students will learn to integrate digital and physical design, to useelectronics prototyping tools, to use modern fabrication tools, and to make design choices basedon fundamental physics.The motivation for the supercapacitor car module stemmed from the need for more Arduino-based design projects in the freshman curriculum, a project with energy as an

Conference Session

Aircraft Design Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David B. Kanipe, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

enough toprepare the students for the work environment. Toward that end, the first semester typicallyprovides the foundational principles the student teams will use to produce their design at thecompletion of the second semester.Initially, the first semester is relatively heavy in terms of lectures, discussions, anddevelopmental assignments designed to provide the students with the fundamental principles ofSystem Engineering, Project Management, the Project Life Cycle, and the tools of ProjectDesign including such topics as requirements definition, concept of operations, workbreakdown structure, schedule management, and configuration management. Coveringrequirements definition alone (as well as how to write a good requirement) could consume

Conference Session

Teaching & Learning Statics and Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Baxter, University of St. Thomas; Bethany Fralick, University of South Carolina, Aiken

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

College of Engineering and Computing. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Graphical Statics ReduxAbstractActive learning is defined in contrast to learning by exposition or lecture. More specifically itusually refers to any instructional activity that engages the student in learning, perhaps ratherthan in being taught. There are two fundamental challenges to embedding active learning in aStatics classroom. The first is coming up with the format for an activity that is appropriate forthe class and learning objectives and the second is in identifying content that can be effectivelycast in this format throughout the course.In this work, Graphical Statics is suggested as an

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

Tagged Divisions

International

constantsearch of scientists, educators and some politicians worldwide after the globalizationphenomenon has started. Despite the efforts of so many sectors of society the present status ofEducation in every level in western world is not yet as good as it should be. Education plays an Page 15.484.3important role in the development of peoples worldwide. It is the key to combat ignorance andconsequently the poverty. Science and technology alone can not help. It is fundamental thegrowth investment in education for all.Technological power may shift from the west to the east as India and China emerge as bigplayers in the global market. The two countries have

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Lansey; Jeff Goldberg

cutbacks.However, knowledge of the fundamental concepts remains critical to engineering education. Theexisting paradigm for teaching engineering science is three credit hour blocks of material. Thisthree-unit course depth may not be necessary, but a basic comprehension of the material is vital.Over the past four years, eight faculty members in the College of Engineering and Mines(COEM) at the University of Arizona have created a web-based course, ENGR 211. The courseconsists of eight 1-credit hour modules on engineering science topics and spans the areastraditionally covered by the Fundamentals of Engineering professional exam (statics, thermo,dynamics, fluids, mechanics, materials, electric circuits, and economics). The modules are nowpart of the

Conference Session

Multi-disciplinary Design

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kris Dick; Don Petkau; Danny Mann; Myron (Ron) Britton

encounter in industry. Fundamental to this environment is a realdesign problem provided by an industry collaborator. Consequently, our undergraduate studentsare now required to complete three, four-credit courses in consecutive years. In each course, thestudents work on an industry-based design problem in a team environment. For second-yearstudents, the solution is conceptual. For third-year students, a detailed design must be produced.For fourth-year students, the detailed design must also include an economic analysis and an in-depth engineering analysis. Interaction between classes is achieved by requiring each student tocontract his or her services to a design team from another year. Engineering communicationskills (i.e., oral, written, and

Conference Session

Manufacturing and Machine Component Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ali R. Mohammadzadeh, Grand Valley State University; Salim M. Haidar, Grand Valley State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Design courses, students usually learn how to design a system consisting of a shaftand its bearings under rotating, bending, transverse, axial, and torsional loads1,2,3,4. Althoughmost machine-design textbooks available today cover Rayleigh's and Holzer's methods, whichare used in the classroom to find fundamental natural frequencies of the system in question, otherimportant dynamic effects in shaft and bearing system design are not treated or discussed bythem. Typically, considering fatigue loading effects, the diameter of the shaft is calculated, andthen the deflection of the shaft is evaluated by using static deflection formulas. The staticdeflection assumption might be reasonable to make in ideal manufacturing situation; however, itwill

Conference Session

Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samer Tawfik, Georgia Institute of Technology; Serkan Ozbay, Georgia Institute of Technology; Erian Armanios, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

problems These problems cover the practical aspect of applying the theory. Real life problems are discussed showing the application of the theory in the process of the design of an aircraft. Presentations by guest speakers from industry illustrate this category. An invited presentation5 exposed students to a practical use of shear force and bending moment diagrams to demonstrate how the addition of pylon loads at span-wise stations helps relieve shear loading and bending moment in the wing. Students were asked to write a report following these presentations and encouraged to continue their inquiries through e- mail questions to the presenter. One student conclusion to this presentation5 seminar is

Conference Session

IT-based Instructional Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley State College

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

developers write software. This paper will study differentapproaches that are used by different institutions of higher education around the world tointegrate parallel computing into their curriculum.Teaching parallel computing concepts to undergraduate students is not an easy task. Educatorsneed to prepare their students for the parallel era.IntroductionA fundamental technique by which computations can be accelerated is parallel computation. Themain reason for executing program instructions in parallel is to complete a computation faster.However, majority of programs today are incapable of much improvement through parallelism,since they have written assuming that instructions would be executed sequentially1. Sincesequential computer performance has

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies for Integrating Sustainability

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abbie B Liel P.E., University of Colorado, Boulder; Sarah J. Welsh-Huggins, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Structural Engineering, as well as a graduate certificate in Engineering for Developing Communities. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Introducing Students to Interdisciplinary Perspectives of Building and Urban DesignIntroductionA major challenge in engineering education is the effective integration of societal andenvironmental constraints with engineering design fundamentals. This paper describes a newcourse developed that aims to introduce four factors that affect design, construction andmanagement of the structures we live and work in—Safety, Sustainability, Style and Society—from qualitative and quantitative perspectives. Central questions discussed in the course are:What are our expectations

Conference Session

Tools for Teaching

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tobia Steyn, University of Pretoria; Alan Carr, University of Pretoria

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

reading, writing andcomprehension skills, are also fostered. The Logo course content relies on basic knowledge of a2-D set of axes, elementary concepts from trigonometry and Euclidian geometry as well asalgebra. The underlying pedagogical approach is based on the principles of whole brain thinkingand learning and with emphasis on assisting the students in making the transition from anempirical-inductive thinking pattern to a hypothetical-deductive thinking pattern. Qualitativeanalysis of students' feedback shows that the experiences with Logo, when used in an innovativepedagogical approach, with content and a learning environment that is new to students,contribute to intellectual growth and a sense of achievement.Introduction: LogoLogo was

Conference Session

Integrating Computer-based Technology in the Civil Engineering Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Chajes, University of Delaware; Glen Loller, University of Delaware; Frank Conforti, Bentley Systems; Scott Lofgren, Bentley Systems; Laura Meier, Bentley Systems

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sequentially; online course content is used not in the classroom but rather before or aftercompletion of the classroom course materials. The intent of this approach is to minimize theamount of time learners spend in a classroom versus time spent at their desks actively workingand applying knowledge. This model is very popular with commercial users, since it minimizesthe impact of training on billable hours. For academic purposes, this model allows instructors tofocus upon core disciplinary concepts and/or fundamental principles during class hours. Studentscan then familiarize themselves with technology online, as their individual schedules allow,either preparing for an upcoming interactive lecture or expanding upon information from aprevious class.The

Conference Session

Alternative Methods of Teaching and Learning Mechanics

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Keith D. Hjelmstad, Arizona State University; Amie Baisley, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

rudiments of computerprograming. The coding part of the projects are designed to be progressively developmental sothat the students don’t drown in syntax and logic errors. We also provide lots of support forprogramming. The aim in the projects is to spend most of the time exploring the topical problemusing a working code that the student has written.The students write a full report for each project, summarizing the theory, describing what theyelected to study, and explaining what they discovered. The reports are evaluated using a rubricwith twelve items: four associated with developing theory and writing code, four associated withexploration and discovery, and four related to the quality of the written report. The studentscomplete four projects in

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas J. Crowe; Herman Budiman; Elin M. Wicks

No. 1, Washington, DC, The George Washington University, School of Education and Human Development.2. Jonassen, D. H., 1988, “Designing structured hypertext and structuring access to hypertext,” Educational Technology, v.28 n.11, p.13-16.3. Lynch, P. J., 1992, “Teaching with multimedia,” Syllabus, v.22 n.2.4. Sinatra, R., J. S. Beaudry, J. Stahl-Gemake, and E. F. Guastello, 1990, “Combining visual literacy, text understanding, and writing for culturally diverse students,” Journal of Reading, p.612-617.THOMAS J. CROWE is an assistant professor of Industrial Engineering and a member of the ManufacturingSystems Research Group at the University of Missouri - Columbia. His research interests include dynamic businessprocess

Conference Session

Student Teams, Groups, and Collaborations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto; Patricia Kristine Sheridan, University of Toronto; Greg Evans, University of Toronto; Doug Reeve, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16568The Role of Shared Physical Space in Affording the Creation of Shared Con-ceptual Spaces in Design Project TeamsDr. Penny Kinnear, University of Toronto Penny Kinnear currently works with the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto where she focuses on the development and delivery of Professional Language support for a highly student body. She has a background in applied linguistics, second language and bilingual education and writing education. She is co-author of the book, ”Sociocultural Theory in Second Language Education: An in- troduction through narratives.” Her current research

Conference Session

Innovative Ideas for Energy Labs

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Vinod Yedidi; Brian Johnson; Joseph Law; Herbert Hess

with harmonics,transformers, small dc motors, dc/dc conversion, and switch mode power supplies. A requiredfirst course in power engineering is designed to address these topics at the junior level [1]. Alsoincluded are topics that form a foundation in alternating current phenomena and analysis forthose students who intend to study further. A laboratory requirement emphasizes applications ofthese topics.The EE curriculum requires that each student take a second course (at the senior level) in at leastthree of five fundamental areas: analog electronics, power and energy, electromagnetism, digitalelectronics, and systems (communication and controls) . In the second power engineeringcourse, the following topics for steady state, three phase

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Averill, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

teaching. We believe, mostlybecause it’s true, that gaining a deep understanding of key concepts is the most important thingour students can do.Concepts are the fundamental ideas, laws, principles, theories, hypotheses and models that formthe basis for most of what we understand and do as engineers. They are required to formulateproblems, develop solutions and interpret results.Concepts are the bricks and the beams used to construct solutions. But how many of ourincoming students could build a decent structure given only a pile of bricks and beams?To build a structure, they would also need:  a work plan (Compass),  many kinds of tools (Computations),  design drawings (Communication),  an agreed upon set of best practices

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Durward Sobek

, there is stillmuch we do not understand about the synthesis process. Therefore, it seems if we want to helpaspiring engineers become proficient designers, it behooves us to delve into the human synt hesisprocess, to really get at the basic fundamentals of what enables synthesis, what hinders it, andwhat tools and skills are requisite.In 2000, I embarked on a project funded by the National Science Foundation to in part addresssome of these questions. The idea was to study the design processes students use in their senior Page 7.932.1 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #2

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Resch, University of Florida; Christina Gardner-McCune, University of Florida; Keyna Wintjen, University of Florida

studentsspecifically, and correlates the knowledge with prior interest in cybersecurity with which classthey are taking.3 Study ContextIn this paper we analyze the responses of 1677 undergraduate students in six core ComputerScience courses at a large R1 university to a survey of cybersecurity knowledge and attitudes. The six courses are: Programming Fundamentals 1 (CS1), Programming Fundamentals 2 (CS2),Advanced Programming Fundamentals (CS12), Computer Organization (CompOrg), SoftwareEngineering (SoftEng), and Operating Systems (OS).  The curriculum is designed such thatstudents take one of these classes in each of their first five semesters.  Currently, security topicsare covered in modules of one to three lectures in Computer Organization, Software

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Holloway, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

emphasized to students that the path-length swept out by particles within a finiteregion gives the volume integral of the flux, and this is true no matter the size or shape or com-position of the region. It is a fact about the scalar flux that does not rely on any special angulardistribution of particles, or on the absence of interactions. Indeed, it is the way in which MonteCarlo codes compute the flux.References [1] Fundamental quantities and units for ionizing radiation. Technical Report 60, International Commission on Radiation Units and Measurements, 1998. Page 12.1358.10 [2] A. Edward Profio. Radiation Shielding and Dosimetry. John