Conference Session

Laboratories

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Andre' Butler; William Moses

Introducing Experimental Design in Mechanical Engineering Laboratories André J. Butler, William M. Moses Mercer University School of Engineering, Macon, GA AbstractMechanical engineering students at Mercer are required to take two laboratory courses, one inthe third year of the curriculum and the other in the fourth. Prior to 1996, the junior levellaboratory consisted of 10 well-defined, single period experiments, in which students executed aprescribed procedure, analyzed the data that were collected, and reported the results obtained.The lab was modified in 1997 to include a set of three experiments that

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hirak Patangia

program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. A recent web-based surveyreported a decline of as high as fifty percent in past ten years in the enrollments of electronicstechnology1. The drop in enrollments may fall below economic viability leading to downsizing orcancellation of programs. At the same time, industry personnel want us to produce more qualitygraduates. The university administration wants to see a reversal in the declining trend and ispushing the department to be actively engaged in student recruiting. The engineering technologyfaculties have taken an active role in this effort and they have been accompanying the university’srecruiting personnel on a regular basis to ‘college nights’ at high schools for recruiting purpose.On

Conference Session

Construction 1: Special Topics in Construction Education: BIM, Simulation, Sustainability, and Safety

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jamie R. Metzinger, Purdue University; Jessica Anderson Cabral, Purdue University; Bradley Louis Benhart, Purdue University; Patti Morgan, Purdue University; Scott Douglas Santon, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

recognize and deflate anypotential anger or hostility. When a student can accomplish this, they can lead the team to socialand cognitive processes that develop higher function problem solving (El-adaway et al., 2015).Technical and written communication is also important as construction managers are often thepoint of contact for several team members on the project. Using clear and appropriate technicallanguage, especially in documentation, is needed for consistency and accuracy (Brncich et al.,2011). Being able to effectively communicate helps to build better professional relationshipswhich in turn makes the entire construction process run more effectively. It is essential that students analyze, comprehend, and understand the impact of

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George List, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

profession and theacademic community.”Today, while ABET (see the 2007-2008 criteria, for example) does not explicitly require acourse in computer programming 2, it is clear that ABET expects students to learn computerprogramming skills. Criterion 3, focused on program outcomes and assessment, stipulates thatengineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain eleven outcomes including “anability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineeringpractice.” Moreover, Criterion 8, which deals with program criteria, indicates that: “Programsmust provide opportunities for students to learn the use of modern engineering tools. Computingand information infrastructures must be in place to support the scholarly

Collection

2016 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Rebecca K. LaForest; Iulian Gherasoiu; Daniel White; Harry Efstathaidis

-world situations, students find the material more engaging. 2It has been pointed that “improving performance in the STEM subjects and inspiring youngpeople to consider careers in science, technology engineering and mathematics are complexgoals that only can be achieved by a multifaceted, systematics and sustainable initiative [6].” Thekey to success is changing the school culture to one of collaboration with high expectations andcontinual reflection for growth. We propose that given the right environment, schools canincrease the quality of STEM instruction through an integrated and hands-on approach. The P-TECH 9-14 school model aims to create

Conference Session

Mentoring

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University; Anakaorn Khan, North Dakota State University; David Wells, North Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

engineering and technology can involve many different activitiesdesigned to emphasize various aspects of engineering. All girls learning environment, femalerole models/mentors, and engaging parents/guardians are crucial elements of the program.Offering a program on the university campus as opposed to at a local elementary/middle schoolmay pose challenges for some parents/guardians. However, seeing the university campus andspending time in the engineering laboratories are exciting for young girls. Offering theprogram on campus also makes it easier to find female engineering students who wouldvolunteer to be mentors and instructors for the program.In its sixth year, the demand for the program continues to be strong. It is too early to assess theimpact

Collection

2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Collin Heller; Brian P. Self

motivation. To help providemotivation and real-world context in our dynamics course, we have implemented an AccidentReconstruction Model-Eliciting Activity (MEA).MEAs originated in the math education community. They focus on the process of problemsolving and model development, rather than just a final answer. The originators of MEAspropose six primary principles to develop new problems1. These principles support andencourage open-ended problems in a realistic engineering context. By requiring students to applyproblem-solving and modeling skills, MEAs promote long term retention of concepts.The Accident Reconstruction MEA asks student teams to create a new procedure that police inSri Lanka can use when determining if a driver was speeding just prior

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Doug Bullock, Boise State University; Janet Callahan, Boise State University; Jocelyn B. S. Cullers, Boise State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

Paper ID #22515The Crux: Promoting Success in Calculus IIDr. Doug Bullock, Boise State University Doug Bullock is an Associate Professor of Mathematics at Boise State University. He is currently serving as Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences. His research interests include impacts of pedagogy on STEM student success and retention.Dr. Janet Callahan, Boise State University Janet Callahan is Chair and Professor of the Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Callahan received her PhD in Materials Science, MS in Metallurgy, and BS in Chemical Engineering from the University of

Collection

2009 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Thomas MacCalla, Ed. D. Vice-President National University and Executive Director, NUCRI, San Diego, California Thursday, 7:00pm – 7:20pm, March 19, 2009 We pay much attention to preparing future scientist, the next generation of engineers, and the teachers whocarry the message, but we also need to focus on collaborative efforts to prepare and engage students K-20and inform the public to maximize the effort. We know that data and information are gold and, whentransformed into knowledge and shared, they become the mint. The task at hand, therefore, is to identifyand analyze the resources for desired change and develop a manageable and measurable education,training, and community outreach strategy to

Conference Session

Leadership, Entrepreneurship and Ethics Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel F. Jennings PE, Texas A&M University; Bimal P. Nepal, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

apply simpleleadership theories and change management skills in a business management context; (iv) able tounderstand the impact of various factors on leadership style of a leader; (v) analyze a businesssituation in the context of a complex ethical and leadership dilemma by applying the conceptssuch as Kohlberg’s moral development (Kohlberg, 1984), nature of business ethics, andleadership theories such as Narcissism and Hubris; and (vi) ability to communicate effectivelyboth orally and through written reports.Assessment of LearningIn this course, the student learning is assessed by using multiple measures. The key componentsof learning assessment are as follows:Written Leadership Project: This is a group assignment involving three to four

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Richard Zhao, Pennsylvania State University; Faisal Aqlan, Pennsylvania State University; Lisa Jo Elliott, Pennsylvania State University; Ethan James Baxter, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

games formanufacturing simulation. First, we create and validate a hands-on activity that engages groups ofstudents in the design and assembly of toy cars. Then, a corresponding multiplayer VR game isdeveloped, which allows for the collaboration of multiple VR users in the same virtualenvironment. With a VR headset and proper infrastructure, a user can participate in a simulationgame from any location. This paper explores whether multiplayer VR simulations could be usedas an alternative to physical simulations.1. BackgroundFor many engineers, familiarity with the different manufacturing processes is critical. However,while engineering students are learning the technical skills and theories in classes, the opportunityto practice these skills is

Conference Session

Faculty Development Division (FDD) Technical Session 11

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Luke Howell, West Texas A&M University; Kenneth R. Leitch P.E., West Texas A&M University; Anirban Pal, West Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Faculty Development Division (FDD)

group field trips, and preparing grant applications throughformal concept papers. In this Work-In-Progress paper, we explain the study design for the near term thatwill examine how faculty have been impacted in their participation in the form of in-depth individualinterviews and a survey. At the time of writing, no direct data has been collected as this data is forthcomingin summer and fall of 2024. Any faculty elsewhere who have struggles in areas of junior faculty mentoring,the balance between research and teaching, and growing interdisciplinary research at your institution maybenefit from the lessons we are learning.KEYWORDSinterdisciplinary; water research; faculty development; community connections; integrated research andeducation

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Progress Reports: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University; Danny Teachman, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and Brown5 (2008) conducted a study to investigate science education for students withdisabilities. They discovered by engaging and empowering students in an informal setting thatthey more likely to be motivated and in tune with the learning process. Providing the properaccommodations5 for the student along with flexibility were other important considerations.Collectively these concepts and procedures were integrated into a senior design project utilizinguniversal design to improve the learning process and environment for students with disabilities.Interdisciplinary CollaborationRonald Mace, recognized as one of the founders of Universal Design (UD), challenged theaccepted practice of design for end users that conformed to the average human

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Sarah J. Smith

principles to Engineering Education through case studies • Identify breaches in ethics within the student population • Present ethics statements of leading transnational organizationsThinking beyond the University, how can students become better prepared to workethically and effectively in the corporate world? Social responsibility includesparticipating in the communities in which people work. Yet, perhaps even moreimportant, is how to work within ethical parameters yet achieve adequate profitability ofthe firm for its stakeholders (employees, stockholders, investors). Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference 1 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Michael Kim, Duke University; Charles Wallace; Margaret Wacera Gatongi

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical Engineering Division (BED)

that bridge the in silico to in vitro pipeline of protein engineering.Students combine their “wet” and “dry” lab experiences into a final month-longproject to design novel protein fusions or protein affinity binders with the potentialto inhibit an aberrantly expressed protein. Cellular Engineering prepares studentswith continuous engagement in mathematical modeling of cellular phenomena,mammalian cell culture, analytical techniques (fluorescence microscopy, Westernblotting, and quantitative real-time PCR), and studying morphological andcytoskeletal changes in 3D culture models.Preliminary student feedback from Cellular Engineering and MolecularEngineering emphasizes the impact of “hands-on lab experiences” that scaffoldknowledge with lecture

Conference Session

Aerospace Division (AERO) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waterloo Tsutsui, Purdue University ; Vladimir Zeltsman, Purdue University ; Tyler Scott Adams, Purdue University ; Jitesh H. Panchal, Purdue University ; Daniel Delaurentis, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace Division (AERO)

, necessitatingknowledge of impact mechanics [2], [3], [4], [5]. Therefore, to navigate this multidisciplinaryapproach effectively, students must understand the taxonomy [6] and lexicon [7] associated withtheir respective engineering fields, ensuring clarity, reducing confusion, and enabling problemidentification and resolution. Ultimately, ontology empowers this framework by providing astructured understanding of the categories and relationships within engineering disciplines.2. Background and Literature Review2.1 System-of-Systems Engineering Inspired OntologyThe term "ontology" originates from philosophy, specifically within the branch that describes thenature and structure of "reality" [8]. The Oxford English Dictionary [9] defines ontology as “Thescience or

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; Wayne W. Wheatley; Valerie Ann Little

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

Page 23.593.2profession after recently securing a terminal degree in their discipline or after many years ofindustrial experience, their knowledge and skills are current. The demands of the academia on afaculty member’s limited time are many and varied. In addition to contributing to the basicinstructional mission, faculty members are engaged in advising, scholarship and creativeactivities and myriad forms of service activities including multiple committee assignments.While scholarly and creative activities could contribute toward staying up to date in one’sdiscipline, the nature of scholarly activity at most universities are that they tend to be very highlyfocused. Consequently, deliberate intervention may be required to ensure that technical

Conference Session

Reflective & Critical Pedagogies

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

one another. Inmany classes the cooperative dynamic that arises is orchestrated in some way. For example, thefaculty member may break students into groups to accomplish some task. In a Faculty UlyssesContract, cooperation can arise more naturally. As long as I do not forbid or discourage it, I havefound that students naturally share hard earned information with their peers. For example, I havewatched, on multiple occasions, as one person in a group would take charge of the software (orhardware) for their project, and then schedule meetings (unbeknownst to me until later) with theother software (or hardware) gurus from other groups. I become a near-peer and am engaged inthe learning community too.For nearly a decade I have taught a senior

Conference Session

Works in Progress: Curricula and Pathways

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynette Frances Johns-Boast, Australian National University; Gerry Corrigan, Australian National University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

staff of a higher educational institution engaged in teaching; sometimes also referred to aslecturer or professor; synonymous with faculty. An academic may be a permanent, on-going member of staff orone employed on a fixed term or sessional contract.consideration of the on-going research required to complete development and validation ofthe proposed framework.Curriculum – what is it?There exists a considerable variety of meanings and different usages of the term curriculumand this variety and various uses has the effect of impeding communication and decisionmaking 12,15-17 on the subject. Compounding the confusion of understanding of the termcurriculum, there is a confusion of language used to describe it and its component parts, orelements

Conference Session

Outreach to K-12 Females

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhittin Yilmaz, Texas A&M University-Kingsville (TAMUK); Nuri Yilmazer, Texas A&M University, Kingsville; Eusebio Cuellar Torres, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Tamara Denise Guillen, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

based onthe participant age that was imposed by the sponsoring agency, to reach out potentiallypromising female students both in urban and rural areas. This paper describes a STEM summercamp for middle and high school female students and evaluates the camp effectiveness. Thecamp surveys imply that the hands-on camps with major supporting educational componentsmay have a significant impact on student perspectives of STEM fields and associated careerchoices.The GEMS Camp:This day-camp goal was to attract and retain female middle and high school students to allSTEM fields. The GEMS camp provided a week-long intensive hands-on learning experience onvarious STEM subjects for teams of three or four female students under close faculty andgraduate

Conference Session

Bring Your Own Experiment: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University; Paul M. Yanik, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack, Western Carolina University; Andrew Ritenour, Western Carolina University; Hayrettin B. Karayaka, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

-Digital andDigital-to-Analog converters to achieve such functionalities. The lab kits also need to beaffordable and portable. We have tested multiple devices in order to assign appropriate lab kits toseveral different courses based on course needs. Besides the health benefit to use individual labkits, every student must be engaged in the individual labs, whereas in group labs using bench-topdevices in a lab setting, some students may hide out when their team members are doing themajority of the work. Understandably, the portable lab kits will be limited in their voltage,current, and frequency ranges, and there will be some courses that require certain lab equipmentthat are beyond such lab kits’ capabilities. The constraints of the lab kits that

Conference Session

Technology in Classrooms - Construction Engineering Perspective

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

the integration between resources, time, cost, and quality. In such anenvironment, students are able to comprehend project controls information and develop a feel forthe impact which certain decisions have on project goals and objectives, thus creatingknowledge. While additional research regarding the use of modeling and simulation in projectcontrols is underway, the findings contained herein point towards a larger role for its use infuture projects and engineering education.IntroductionAspects of the project management function such as planning, control and monitoring require theintegration of time, cost, and quantity of work with available resources. Since the early 1950’s,the classical scheduling methods of the Critical Path Method (CPM

Conference Session

Restructuring/Rethinking STEM

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

-taught with a professor ofcomparative humanities. Although student data were collected and were overwhelminglypositive, the numbers are not the point of this paper.Woven throughout the cases are two categories of observations. First are stories of howstudents not only formed T-shapes but began to have genuine interest and engagement inanother discipline. The second class of observations are operational and aim to helpothers implement similar courses. The section is concluded with unexpected outcomesand ideas for how to introduce the a lower case ‘t’ – short experiences that can beembedded within traditional courses.Extreme Problem Based Learning – Building Biomusical InstrumentsA traditional signals and systems class will focus on topics such as

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chehra Aboukinane; Daniel N. Moriasi, USDA-ARS; Ann L. Kenimer, Texas A&M University; Kim Dooley, Texas A&M University; James DUPE Linder, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

students demonstrate a set of learningoutcomes. Further, the EAC criteria require outcomes be regularly assessed and evaluated.ABET learning outcomes (known as ABET a-k) mainly focus on 1) understanding andknowledge of math, science and engineering principles, 2) experimentation and Page 23.613.2interpretation of data 3) engineering design, 4) teaming, 5) problem solving, 6)understanding of ethical standards, 7) communication skills, 8) an understanding of thesocietal impact of engineering solutions, 9) a commitment to life-long learning, 10)knowledge of contemporary issues, 10 and ability to engage in life-long learning.As

Conference Session

STEM Education Tied to Aerospace Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hansel Burley, Texas Tech University; Casey Michael Williams, Texas Tech University; Terrance Denard Youngblood, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Texas Tech University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

Gathering Above the Rising Storm reportseemed to agree with this assessment because its first recommendation was to increase the U.S.STEM talent pool by vastly improving the k-12 STEM curriculum.16 This includes an inquiry-based student-centered curriculum that includes meaningful hands on activities. Svitak (2014)also reported that peer-to-peer learning, early exposure to science research projects, and valuingfailure as a key learning tool are essential keys to improving STEM education.11 The purpose of this study is to examine the impact of a technology-based project thatuses the phrase “Failure is an option” as its motto. “Failure is an option” was said by WilliamBroyles Jr. (one of the writers of the screenplay for Apollo 13) after he

Conference Session

Graduate Education Expectations, Preparation, and Pathways

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ellen Zerbe, Pennsylvania State University; Gabriella M. Sallai, Pennsylvania State University; Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

be aware of the culture and unspoken expectations about graduate andfaculty life that they put on their graduate students. While there is no doubt that an academiccareer takes dedication, there should be equal conversations of life balance, caring for mentalhealth, and engaging in affirming outside activities to help one become a better researcher. Theseaspects of a sustainable faculty life should be communicated with graduate students throughout agraduate program and put into practice by faculty as well.ConclusionWe interviewed 35 engineering graduate students and categorized their expectations for graduateschool and their thoughts on leaving their program. We found that the preconceptions students hadabout life as a graduate student

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Becky Hammack, Stillwater Middle School; Beth Watt, Stillwater Middle School; Julie Thomas, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University; Pat Jordan; Jean Dockers, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Page 14.57.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 A Middle School Project for Science and Math Enhancement through EngineeringAbstractThis study is focused on the impact of curricular and extra curricular engineering-basedinstructional activities on middle students’ perceptions of their ability to become engineers.Middle school students are at an age where high interest activities are essential for motivationand relevant learning. This is also the age where students’ interest can be piqued to considercareers in STEM fields. This study also looks at math content knowledge, attitudes toward mathand science, and perceptions of technology, engineering, and what defines engineering.In 2007, the

Conference Session

Electrical Technology Projects and Applications

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chandra Sekhar, Purdue University-Calumet; Omer Farook, Purdue University-Calumet; Scott Reimer, Purdue University Calumet; Ilija KaramacoskiI, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. When using the program, a left side andright side impact could be predefined or entered manually. When the all the informationfor the test is entered, the program will start on the engagement of the start button. If theinformation needed is not complete, the program will let the user know by bringing up anerror box explaining what information is missing. When the program runs, a timer willstart and when the time reaches one second before the preset time, the values of thesteering wheel and pedal positions are written to a file and will continue to write thevalue for two seconds after the stimuli is engaged.To be able to capture the moving variable, the data is captured in an edit box for eachvalue. This is done for the first loop of the timer

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement in Engineering Leadership Development Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julie Rojewski, Michigan State University; Astri Briliyanti, Michigan State University; Dirk Joel-Luchini Colbry, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development

enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learning. Luchini-Colbry is also the Director of the Engineering Futures Program of Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, which provides interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S.Dr. Christopher McComb, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Christopher McComb is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs with courtesy appointments in the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engi- neering and the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering. He earned dual B.S. degrees in Civil and Mechanical Engineering from

Conference Session

Institutional Transformations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Vygotsky.11,12 Wenger, drawing fromthis theory to support the notion of communities of practice, suggested that learning occurs “notin the head or outside it, but in the relationship between the person and the world, which forhuman beings is a social person in a social world.”13 Here, learning and doing/engaging areregarded as synonymous.14 In other words, learning is outcome of our social engagement withthe world, rather than simply being an assumed activity taken up by students. Social learning systems include communities of practice, which may be regarded as thesimplest social unit within which learning occurs.15 A community of practice is a group ofindividuals “who share a concern or passion for something they do and learn how to do it