Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability and Social Responsibility into the Curriculum

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Andrew Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn Gaudette, WPI; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

-based learning. She believes project- based learning holds significant potential for increasing the diversity of students who succeed in college and who persist in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields, and she views her work with the Center as contributing to education reform from the inside out. She holds an M.A. in Developmental Psychology from Clark University and a B.A. in Psychology from Case Western Reserve University. Her background includes working in the field of education evaluation, where she focused primarily on the areas of project-based learning; STEM; pre-literacy and literacy; student life; learning communities; and professional development. She has worked on projects whose funding

Conference Session

Preparation for Graduate Research

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vetria Byrd, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

fulfillment of their graduate degree. In this work, we describe thedevelopment and characteristics of the worksheets and report some preliminary results of a studydesigned to assess their perceived impact and usefulness from a student’s perspective.IntroductionThe abundance of literature on developing research questions ([1] – [3], to name a few) concur:there are grand ideas, good ideas, and doable ideas. In the case of executing a research project,being able to recognize these differences is essential to moving the project from planning to datacollection to analysis, and finally, to implementation [4]. However, developing researchquestions is a skill that many graduate students lack. Most graduate students do not haveextensive experience in research

Conference Session

Instructional Technology--What Works

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Vijay Kanabar; Rumen Stainov; Tanya Zlateva; Eric Braude

juggle a full time job and family.Here distance learning provides an additional avenue to help busy students.With the popularity of WWW and Web-Based Instruction (WBI), a new model to delivercourses on the Internet has emerged. WBI allows us to effectively administer coursematerial, tutorials and quizzes, or to communicate with the students. More important wehave a powerful mechanism to teach the class—using the web for communication withthe student. Web technology has matured significantly today to allow voice and graphicsincluding video to be effectively transmitted at a distance.In this paper we compare our experience with two distance education models for teachingprofessional graduate students. The first is a synchronous teleconferencing

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Massoud S. Tavakoli

severalinterested industrial partners, a design environment called “Total Design Studio” has been set upat Kettering University. Here, all necessary tools for conducting a complete design cycle havebeen gathered under one roof. Access to CAD software and internet has been provided. A fewkey technologies, such as rapid prototyping and imaging systems, have been incorporated intothe studio as well. As phase one, a capstone design course has been given use of the facilities.The impact of the studio on the students’ design output has been qualitatively evaluated. Also,the advantages and the drawbacks of introducing high technology into undergraduateenvironment have been documented. As phase two, two alternative plans have been developed toexpand the design

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Kasprzak, Milliken Research Associates; Kevin Hulme, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Deborah Moore-Russo, Suny - Buffalo; Kenneth English, University at Buffalo - SUNY; Kemper Lewis, University at Buffalo - SUNY

situations using inquiry, project-based instruction, andincrease opportunities for student collaboration and communication. This paper describes theinnovative use of a motion simulation-based framework to provide active student participation inauthentic engineering experiences for learning about dynamic systems. The project’s theoreticalunderpinnings are based on situated learning where new educational material is presented in anauthentic context, and social interaction and collaboration are required for learning to occur.Through a learner-centered approach, students use physical simulation and large-scalevisualization to discover the impact that design decisions have on a dynamic system, whilegaining hands-on experience in configuring and operating

Conference Session

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Grant, North Carolina State University; Jessica Decuir-Gunby, North Carolina State University; Barbara Smith, North Carolina State University

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Women in Engineering

faculty and administration to promotesuccess of URM faculty in engineering and science,(2) to formulate strategies to broaden the impact of senior women faculty on the collectivewomen URM faculty of all ranks in engineering and science;(3) to extract from these faculty trailblazers their perspectives on the best practices for therecruitment, retention, promotion and continued upward mobility into leadership for this samegroup in engineering academia;(4) to strengthen a strong peer leadership mentoring network and cohesive community that couldserve as a powerful resource in the Academy;(5) to lay the groundwork and support for the second 2009 Summit (Summer 09) targetingwomen URM faculty of all ranks in engineering and science.Summit activities or

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Murat Kuzlu, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Abdul Rahman Badawi, Old Dominion University; Deborah Kay Marshall, Norfolk Public Schools; Salih Sarp, Old Dominion University; Spyridoula Tsouganatou, Old Dominion University; Petros J. Katsioloudis, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University; Hongyi Michael Wu, Old Dominion University

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Computing and Information Technology

byprogramming and computer science. While high school students spend a lot of time gaming orusing various apps on computers and smartphones, the idea that they could learn coding anddevelop such applications themselves does not seem realistic to most students, it may not appealto them, or they may simply not even think of it as a potential career. Especially for students fromlow socioeconomic backgrounds, the limited access to hardware equipment and broadbandinternet, which would support this kind of learning, adds another level of barriers. From a differentperspective, there are also a lack of mentors, limited availability of STEM summer programs, orlimited access due to the high cost, lower family engagement due to the decreasing number offamilies

Conference Session

Educating the Whole Engineer - Building Life Skills

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Drew, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Richard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Engineering Libraries

Major Qualifying Project (MQP), both equivalent incredit to three courses. The IQP is an interdisciplinary team project that helps studentsunderstand how science and technology impact society. The majority of students choose tocomplete their projects at a wide variety of Project Centers around the United States and theworld at locations such as Washington, D.C., Namibia, Thailand, and Australia. Two-thirds ofWPI students perform off-campus projects and over half travel outside the United States at leastonce. Off-site projects are fulfilled through a full time research project experience over a seven-week period, equivalent to one academic term. Global projects are coordinated by theInterdisciplinary & Global Studies Division (IGSD). Faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca A Atadero, Colorado State University; Christina Paguyo, Colorado State University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University; Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

methods approaches for designing and examining educa- tional environments grounded in research, theory, and equity. She has co-authored peer-reviewed articles published in the Peabody Journal of Education and the Encyclopedia of Diversity in Education.Dr. Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, West Virginia University Karen E. Rambo-Hernandez is an assistant professor at West Virginia University in the College of Ed- ucation and Human Services in the department of Learning Sciences and Human Development. In her research, she is interested the assessment of student learning, particularly the assessment of academic growth, and evaluating the impact of curricular change.Ms. Heather Lysbeth Henderson, West Virginia University With a

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Christine Noble; Karen Schmahl

assist the students in the costanalysis portion, they were provided with a worksheet which was discussed in class, then givenan excel spreadsheet. The students were required to enter the basic cost analysis variables andappropriate formulae into the worksheet. Besides the above data, the students had to make andinput assumptions about lot size for each alternative, hours available to be worked each year, thenumber of machines that one operator could operate, and the uptime of the equipment. Thespreadsheet then calculated the total annual costs (expenses) and the number of pieces ofequipment required to meet the assumed input production rate. The students were prompted toreview the analysis assumptions for reasonableness and impact on total

Collection

2017 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Tammy Lutz-Rechtin; Edgar Clausen

and staff engaged in any level oflaboratory work or the teaching of lab classes need to attain a proficient knowledge of OSHAHazard Communications and the U of A CHP. This individualized approach is warranted sincemost faculty already have sufficient backgrounds in many aspects of safety.The initial meeting of faculty and staff with the safety coordinator focuses on supplementaltraining, access to training modules given to their students, sharing information concerningdepartmental and university policies, including any university required approvals. Additionaltraining and updates are given to faculty and staff as a group when changes occur. Faculty andstaff take yearly refreshers through the on-line university system which focuses on OSHA

Conference Session

ECCD - Technical Session 2 - Solar Energy

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenneth A. Walz, Madison Area Technical College; Joel B. Shoemaker, Madison Area Technical College; Steven Michael Ansorge, Madison Area Technical College; Adam Gusse, Sunvest Solar, Inc; Nicholas J. Hylla, Midwest Renewable Energy Association

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

such, decision makers at schools have much longer time horizons than owners ofresidential homes or commercial buildings, who may be reluctant to invest in solar if they areuncertain about how long they will continue to occupy a given structure. Typically, a school’selectrical load is largest during the day, at times when electricity rates are at their highest. Thissynchronizes well with the daily solar cycle, and thus makes solar an ideal energy source forschools. Investing in solar PV systems also represents good stewardship of taxpayer dollars,since the reduction of electrical costs allows for the money saved to be focused on things thatdirectly impact student learning (e.g. more teachers, smaller class sizes, new instructionalmaterials, and

Conference Session

Green and Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Maria V. Kalevitch, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

., & Exter, M., “What’s in it for me?” A Look into First-year Students’ Perceptions of a Digital BadgeSystem. Seattle, Washington. https://peer.asee.org/23350[3] 7] Exter M., Ashby, I. & Shaurette, M., Entering the First Year of a Multidisciplinary, Hands-on, Competency-based Learning Experience: Hopes and Concerns of Students, Parents, and Faculty. Seattle, Washington.https://peer.asee.org/24014[4] Anastasio, D., Suresh, A. & Burkey, D.D., Impact of Narrative, Character Creation, and Game Mechanics onStudent Engagement in a Game-based Chemical Engineering Laboratory Course. Seattle, Washington.https://peer.asee.org/24225[5] Fosmire, M., Van Epps, A., & Johnson, N.E., Badging Your Way to Information Literacy. Seattle

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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New Engineering Educators

course as illustrated in Figure 2. Figure 2- MATLAB Marina WebpageAs part of this model, students were also instructed to post their questions online in a discussiongroup with the purpose of initiating 2-way communication hub for students and faculty toexchange ideas and ask and answer questions in an informal setting. Participation in this activitywas required and students were assigned participation grades based on each their activity. Theseonline discussions were necessary to help the faculty prepare a 15-minute lecture review which isan integral part of this hybrid model. The lecture review was incorporated to provide interactivediscussion between students and faculty inside the classroom. After the lecture

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Brian Argrow

, usually inresponse to timely studies of pedagogical reform in the Academy. The full impact of thesereforms, however, may not be realized without corresponding reforms in teaching, and theinstruments and tools necessary to assess teaching and student performance. In the following, theauthor proposes ideas, many probably well known, which are essential for engineeringcurriculum and teaching reform. This is followed by a discussion of the ProActive Teaching andLearning PhilosophyEngineering knowledge consists of three components with the third combining the first two: 1. Conceptual knowledge is based on understanding the “framework”, i.e. the concepts and laws, of the physical world. It is more fundamental than the mathematical representation

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 5

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

literature is the potential for a rolemodel to help recruitment and the role model’s impact on a student’s engagement in theprofession.The recruitment phase is how we bring in new “Potential Engineers”. Milgram looked at how theimportance of role models plays in recruiting women to STEM-based fields [9]. Sandlin and Pe˜na[10] examined the importance of authentic stories in our social media advertising to futurestudents and how these authentic stories are key in persuading prospective students to select aparticular college. In all the research, Thompson [11] provides a futuristic view of recruitingbased on race and imagines a scenario where we recruit black students like we recruit blackathletes. In all of this work, the focal point is that role

Conference Session

Opportunities in Environmental Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Zuhdi Aljobeh; Aaron Jennings

“typical” REU opportunities if and when they hear about them. (2) This new model will generate more direct participation than would otherwise be possible with conventional REU funding. It will reach a whole class of students rather than one or two individuals. It will also create sustained semester or yearlong events that impact whole departments of undergraduate students at PUIs since essential project tasks will be conducted using the facilities of these “home” institutions. (3) This new model will engage both undergraduate students and the teaching faculty of PUIs and will do so for sustained periods of time. The intention is to design research courses so that they may become a permanent feature

Collection

2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Mourya Teja Kunuku, Kennesaw state university; Nasrin Dehbozorgi, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

laid the foundation to work on advancing educational technologies and pedagogical inter- ventions. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 1 A TensorFlow-Powered Visual Speech Recognition Model for Improving Educational Accessibility Abstract Speech Recognition is a widely practiced technology and has many applications in the academic domain and beyond. In educational research, AI-based speech recognition serves different purposes such as analysis of students’ team discussions

Conference Session

ETD Design V: Classroom Delivery, Course Content, and Assessments

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terri L. Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

boom enrollments, the use of part-time facultyincreased considerably, reaching 22% in 197011. In some areas, state university branches wereset up in underserved areas to relieve the crowding of central campuses. The offerings at these“regional” campuses were replications of the main campus. Faculty from the “main” campuseswere not interested in commuting to the regional locations to teach. With the rapid growth ofthese regional campuses, which had an emphasis on teaching and large increases in the numberof students, part-time faculty were hired, frequently based on last minute registration counts12. Page 22.1140.3Junior and community colleges

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 5

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abdulrahman Alsharif, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mark Vincent Huerta, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; David Gray, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Yi Cao, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

semesters. Students can engage inindustry, research, service, and entrepreneurial projects. The interdisciplinary research programfacilitates project-based learning involving community partners and mentor support, fosteringcommunication and project management skills across disciplines. Our focus remained onensuring that students not only acquired theoretical insights but also had the chance to applythem in real-world scenarios. Following the successful models of VIPs, we also want to providea broader scale encompassing multiple disciplines.VIP Benefits VIP Program is a multifaceted educational initiative with profound benefits for bothfaculty and students. In the program, faculty members derive considerable advantages from VIPparticipation

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Dick Desautel

well as to analyze and interpret data.3. Have an ability to design a system, component or process to meet desired needs.4. Have an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams.5. Have an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems.6. Have an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility.7. Have an ability to communicate effectively.8. Have the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global/societal context.9. Have a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning.10. Have a knowledge of contemporary issues.11. Have an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice

Collection

2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Shawna Thomas, Texas A&M University; Charles Patrick Jr, Texas A&M University; Pauline Wade, Texas A&M University; Donna Jaison, Texas A&M University; Janie M Moore, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University; Samantha Ray, Texas A&M University; Karen E Rambo-Hernandez, Texas A&M University; Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University

, Learning, and Culture. In her research, she is interested in the assessing STEM interventions on student outcomes, measuring academic growth, and evaluating the impact of curricular change.Dr. Karan Watson P.E., Texas A&M University Karan L. Watson, Ph.D., P.E., is currently a Regents Senior Professor of Electrical and Computer Engi- neering, having joined the faculty at Texas A&M University in 1983 as an Assistant Professor. She is also serving as the C0-Director of the Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation. She has served in numerous roles at Texas A&M University, including: Provost and Executive Vice President(2009-2017), Vice Provost (2009), Dean of Faculties and Associate Provost (2002-2009

Conference Session

Team Facilitation and Effectiveness

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas D. Fila, Iowa State University; Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Phillip H. Jones III, Iowa State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

learning experiences for our students as they prepare to engage withan ever-changing world [1],[2]. This increase also responds to the diverse nature of course designand implementation, in which educators often take different approaches [3],[4] and fulfill avariety of functional roles [5]. By working together, educators can focus on specific facets andlearn from others. Yet, designing a course together can be challenging. Some have notedchallenges in resolving pedagogical, ideological, and functional differences [3]. Others have alsoreported time management challenges and concerns over autonomy [2]. In our experience,reward structures, personal bandwidth concerns, and collaboration dynamics can also play a role.We (the authors) have begun engaging

Collection

2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Bhaskar R. Sinha; Pradip P. Dey; Gordon W. Romney; Mohammad N. Amin; Debra A. Bowen

support a robust relational database management system. 5. Apply concepts of best practices in information technology management and security to enterprise processes. 6. Describe the ethical challenges that confront an IT professional 7. Demonstrate written and oral communication skills in collaborative environments by participating on teams that address solutions for IT management challenges. In this BS-ITM program, students learn theory, principles, and hands-on activities in the discipline through twelve one-month duration courses. Designated PLOs are achieved at the conclusion of the capstone project that span three months, covering areas of networking, wireless, database, client-server, information security, IT

Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Rathika Rajaravivarma

Robots," SIGCSE Bulletin, 35(2), 2003:pp.191-201[8] Williams AB, “The Qualitative Impact of Using LEGO MINDSTORMSRobot to Teach Computer Engineering,” IEEE Trans. Education. Vol. 46 pp 206.[9] Pomalaza-Raez, C., and Groff, B. H., “Retention 101: Where Robots Go …Students Follow,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol. 92, No. 1, January2003, pp.85-90Author ’s Biogr aphy:Dr. Rathika Rajaravivarma is currently teaching at the NY City College ofTechnology-CUNY, Brooklyn, NY. Her interests and experiences includeComputer Communications, multimedia signal processing, mobile learning, andactive learning pedagogies. She can be reached atrrajaravivarma@citytech.cuny.edu 9

Conference Session

Research Informing Teaching Practice II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

ten year ago, one ofwhich is the ubiquitous use of technology. Despite its use, there is a need for more research on how assessthe impact of cyberlearning. Moreover, even though other metrics can be used for impact assessment,gains in student learning and other cognitive measures are among the most important. As we moveforward in exploring the potential cyberlearning has to transform undergraduate STEM education, thereare many issues, including security and privacy concerned, that must be addressed.Recommendations Based on the findings from the quantitative and qualitative data analysis, 17 recommendations areproposed as possible directions one could take with cyberlearning. (POs responses to the question aboutthe potential of

Conference Session

Programmatic Curriculum Developments

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

W.B. stouffer; Jeffrey Russell

world. Such appreciation and understanding can be taught toundergraduates, and is being taught in many literature, philosophy, history, language, math,music, and social science courses. But in general, civil engineering students have little exposureto the liberal arts or important professional skills. How little, and in what sequence andproportion, is the focus of this paper.Professional SkillsIn recent years there have been no less than 39 separate studies conducted into engineeringeducation by organizations such as ASEE, ASCE, the National Research Council, and theNational Science Foundation (Ernst 2001). Many of these studies point to deficiencies in non-technical areas, including the engineering graduate’s inability to communicate, work on

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Crowley; Ray Price; Jonathan R. Dolle; Bruce Litchfield

emotional intelligence, andpoints out the particular usefulness of this competency for engineering students.This paper elaborates upon the following overview of EEI, providing examples of assignments,activities, student work, and evaluation strategies: The course itself begins by asking students toidentify their individual values and beliefs, and then to craft these into a Personal MissionStatement. The instructional team emphasizes self-awareness and personal motivations andhelps students build those insights into a Personal Development Plan that is revised throughoutthe semester. We then work on interpersonal skills: communication, empathy, service,collaboration, conflict negotiation, constructive discontent and influence. EEI concludes

Conference Session

Design in Multidisciplinary Learning Environment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hoo Kim P.E., LeTourneau University; Paul R. Leiffer P.E., LeTourneau University; Laura Kathryn Neal, LeTourneau University; Kathleen Mays, LeTourneau University; Joon Wan Kim, LeTourneau University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

doesn’t seem as exciting as development from scratch. In addition,the second-year team faced two large challenges: working with business students as part of theteam and having to complete the work off-campus because of the COVID-19 pandemic.The collaboration between engineering and business students involved several events and duallab time to work on the project coupled with external communication. The marketing studentswere tasked with integrating into the Badger team to create marketing brochures, a poster, and amarketing pitch during the first semester engagement in the capstone project. The collaborationbetween the engineering and marketing students required getting to know each other, creating acommon vision for the visual materials, and a

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William W. Tsai, California State University, Maritime Academy; Amber Janssen MLIS, California State University, Maritime Academy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Libraries

presents a study examining the effect of direct information fluency instruction in aMechanical Engineering senior capstone laboratory course. An experiment was designed wherethe students examined different drag reduction techniques on heavy vehicles. This topic wasselected because the students would be forced to carry out a literature search beyond their fluidmechanics textbook. The study was designed to examine a) students’ attitudes toward researchpractices and b) whether supplemental instruction activities in information fluency wouldproduce measurable improvements in the students’ information fluency skills. A researchattitudes survey given to the course corroborated past research that online tools are the preferredresearch tool and perceived