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Project Management and Team Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Wollin; Ronald Bennett; Melanie Steinborn; Al Dombrowski

very energetic andfruitful discussions and very positive comments from speakers and students alike.Two side benefits have resulted. First, the guest speakers say they get some verygood ideas from the students and second, other faculty are beginning to explorethis method for their classes.DBackgroundThe Mission of the School of Engineering is the statement that guides all of ourprograms. It states, “We provide an applied, values-based learning experiencethat produces well-rounded, innovative engineers and technology leaders whohave the technical skills, passion and courage to make a difference.” We strive to Page 10.901.1deliver on this promise, and

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Educational Research Initiatives at NSF

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Krishna Vedula

1 Session Number 2675 Opportunities for Engineering Education Funding at the National Science Foundation Krishna Vedula Program Officer Division of Engineering Education Centers (ENG) & Division of Undergraduate Education (EHR) National Science FoundationAbstractNSF has become increasingly concerned with the need for changes in undergraduate engineeringeducation to meet the challenges of the changing workforce as

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A Potpourri of Innovations in Physics

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

G. Burbach

Session 3580 Cooperative Partnership Between Industry and Academia for Undergraduate Research Training: The North State Gold Mine Project1 G. Van Ness Burbach*, Caesar R. Jackson**, Guoqing Tang**, Dominic P. Clemence***, and Mark Kithcart**** *Pyramid Environmental, Inc., 700 N. Eugene St., Greensboro, NC 27401 / **Department of Physics / ***Department of Mathematics / ****Department of Mechanical and Chemical Engineering / North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC 27411 *burbach

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Issues of Concern to New Faculty

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Andrew Rose

Session 3275 Building Better Rapport With Students: Advice for New Engineering Educators Andrew T. Rose University of Pittsburgh at JohnstownAbstractGood rapport between faculty and students and its influence on effective teaching is wellknown.1-2 Workshops3-4 and courses5 on effective teaching include development of faculty-student relationships as an essential part of successful teaching. As leaders and facilitators in theclassroom, faculty must take the initiative to encourage the development of good rapport withtheir students. This is not

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Waters; Jim Greer; James P. Solti

what they believe to bethe traits of a good instructor. From experience, the resulting conclusions are quite different thanthey were earlier. The focus now has a greater emphasis on student development andresponsibility, end-of-course objectives, and risk taking. The instructor is no longer responsiblefor student success, but rather for developing a classroom environment that provides the bestopportunity for the students to succeed themselves.IV. Diagnostic Model.Step 1: Goals ExerciseObjective: As with any exercise, it is important that the discussion group is aware of the intentof the session. At this time, list the model goals (below), provide background and motivation asdeemed necessary, and emphasize that each member should be seeking

Conference Session

Project/Problem Based Learning (PBL) in Construction Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohsen Garshasby, Mississippi State University; Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; Mohsen Goodarzi, Ball State University; Ali Garshasbi, Mississippi State University

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Construction Engineering Division (CONST)

growth in construction education areclear to academics. Learning and developing concepts like teamwork, effective communication,and interpersonal skills are equally important to construction technical concepts like estimating,scheduling, and project control since in the absence of interpersonal skills and relationships, itwould be difficult to work and collaborate effectively in the construction industry. At MississippiState University (MSU) Department of Building Construction Science (BCS), the first-yearcurriculum employs a design-build instructional delivery method to integrate fundamentalknowledge in construction management. The BCS curriculum utilizes “studio” as the standardlayout elicited from project-based learning (PjBL) for the core

Conference Session

Computers in Education 8 - Video Technology

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Jim Kuo; Pearl Chen, California State University, Los Angeles; John Bachman, California State University, Los Angeles

, combine inductive and deductive thinking, adopt a practicalapproach using both words and numbers, and ultimately provide a more complete understandingof the research problem [8].Multiple data sources were collected from the two classes (see table below). Quantitative dataincluded a student survey of the video modules using a six-point Likert scale, Table 1.Qualitative data included student interviews, two faculty interviews, and responses to the open-ended questions on the student survey. All interview sessions were conducted and thentranscribed using the Zoom meeting platform. Interview questions focused on how variousfeatures and elements of the videos affect students’ learning, attitude, and interest towardslearning from instructional videos

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Undergraduate Students' Development of Computational and Programming Skills

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Bill M. Diong, Kennesaw State University; Craig A. Chin, Kennesaw State University; Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University; Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University; Walter Thain, Kennesaw State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of South Car- olina, Columbia in 2014. His research interests include solar photovoltaics and renewable energy systems, alternative energy harvesting devices, semiconductor optoelectronic devices, applied electronics, and de- velopment of technology enhanced teaching tools and pedagogical framework for improved engineering education.Dr. Ayse Tekes, Kennesaw State University Ayse Tekes is an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Kennesaw State Uni- versity. She received her B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Istanbul Technical Univer- sity, Turkey. She worked as a research engineer at Rotorcraft Research Center in Turkey

Conference Session

An International Perspective

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Tatiana Ramirez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Idalis Vazques, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Women in Engineering

enrollees. PurdueUniversity ranked number 1 with 6,049 students3. UPRM ranks number one in the degreesgranted to Hispanics. The second place in number of degrees granted to Hispanics was given tothe Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico (a private institution) and the third place belonged toFlorida International University with 136 bachelor’s degrees awarded4.In 2006 nearly 39% of the BS degrees in engineering at the UPRM were granted to women. Thishigh percentage varies a lot across engineering disciplines at the UPRM. Chemical Engineeringis the area of engineering specialization that granted most degrees to women (nearly 65% ofthem) and mechanical engineering the area with fewer (approximately 18% of their graduateswere female). The Industrial

Conference Session

Outreach: Future Women in Engineering

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Donna Whiting; Marion Usselman

Session 1692 Gender Equity Professional Development for Teachers in a Summer Camp Setting Marion Usselman, Donna Whiting Georgia Institute of TechnologyThe attitudes and classroom behaviors of K-12 teachers can have a substantial impact on whethergirls perceive technical careers as appropriate and available to them. It is well documented thatelementary girls are enthusiastic in their pursuit of math and science knowledge, but thisenthusiasm often declines as the girls reach middle school1. Studies of classroom dynamicsreveal that teachers often

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Marilyn Smith

education, and the general public expects engineering schools to stay at the leadingedge in their usage of technology in the classroom. This is the environment that motivated thework reported in this paper.Table 1 lists some of the criteria in ABET 2000. The accreditation process also requireseducators to develop appropriate assessment methods to determine if progress is being madetowards appropriate goals. It is apparent that such methods must be a combination of qualitativeand quantitative methods. Their implementation is daunting in terms of the time and effortrequired. In order to achieve the ambitious goals of ABET 2000, it is imperative that eachstudent learns to the best of their ability throughout their undergraduate experience. This is

Conference Session

Innovations in Civil Engineering Education I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

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Civil Engineering

averagestudent ratings of their personal level of agreement with 7 statements on a scale of 1 (stronglydisagree) to 4 (strongly agree). These results indicate that students are generally supportive ofincluding sustainability in their education as civil engineers. There were not significant Page 15.803.9differences in these responses for female vs. male students.Table 3. Student Responses to the In-class Sustainability Survey (shown in Appendix)Statement Average Student RatingSustainability is a key

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Pedagogy 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Avimanyu Sahoo, Oklahoma State University; Chulho Yang, Oklahoma State University; Young Bae Chang P.E., Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

in the following subsections.2.1 Section 1: MS in Engineering Technology DescriptionSection one of this survey was to choose the focus area in the MSET degree program. Theemployers and the students are provided with the goal of the MSET degree as follows.The MSET degree is designed to prepare engineering technology or general engineering BSgraduates to become more influential and more highly sought after by the industrial leaders intheir chosen technology areas. The MSET program allows the pursuit of an advanced degree inany of three specific technology areas, with the flexibility to pursue elective, interdisciplinaryinterests to develop leadership skills while better understanding the technology advancementsassociated with today’s global

Conference Session

Cognitive Skills Development

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Vetria Byrd Ph.D., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kendall Roark, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brent T. Ladd, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

data visualization education. We contend that this unique approach facilitatescritical thinking about the data visualization process [1]. The method utilized, worksheets and ausability survey, was developed by Byrd [2] and was designed to introduce the data visualizationprocess to novice visualizers in a short period of time,Background and Context of the WorkshopWith a goal of training the next generation of interdisciplinary scholars, an annual engagedlearning summer workshop was designed to introduce diverse cohorts of students to data sciencetechniques while providing positive interdisciplinary research team experiences [3]. Themotivation for the workshop in 2019 was to provide an introduction to data science through afocus on critical and

Conference Session

Retention Programs for Women Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kieran Sullivan, Santa Clara University; Ruth Davis, Santa Clara University

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Women in Engineering

success for women engineering students at Santa Clara University. We examinedpsychosocial factors, such as commitment to engineering and confidence in engineering abilities,as well as the effect of a specific intervention on the retention rate of young women engineeringstudents.Studies have shown that among students with adequate aptitude for STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), girls drop out more often than boys. Severalprograms have been developed to encourage girls to persevere in their interests in STEM fields.In the summer of 1999, SCU hosted a National Science Foundation workshop[1] gatheringdirectors of such programs to share their experience and insights. Forty-four people representingover 30 STEM programs for girls

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Evers, United States Military Academy; C. Conley; James Ledlie Klosky

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Civil Engineering

, science, and general education, today’s students complete, onaverage, 18 fewer credits of engineering topics. That is a whole semester less of technical education at atime when, by almost universal agreement, the complexity of the modern engineering project escalates.” At the same time, many now see a need for civil engineering graduates who are morerounded in the sense that they have been introduced to global issues and are capable of usingmodern engineering tools. 2,3 The ability to move civil engineering work around the globe isaffecting the practice of civil engineering, and graduates need to know how to work and competein such a world. Sustainability and the maintenance of our physical environment are issues thatgraduates also need to

Conference Session

Non-Traditional Doctoral Programs

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryne Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute; Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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Diversity

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Graduate Studies

• Maintain a portfolio documenting personal growth and performance• Employ constructive professional, interpersonal and communication skills; • Document the conceptualization and conduct of an industrial/business technology- related research R and/or D project with an in-depth cogent research report • Prepare compelling presentations tailored for specific audiences • Generate written professional, technical and public-oriented documents• Function at an advanced level in one or more of the technology disciplines: • Apply systems theory to root cause analysis of a technological challenge/problem • Demonstrate the ability to resolve technological problems into their energy, material and information components • Develop an

Conference Session

Design Thinking and Creativity

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Eyerman, Fairhaven Research and Evaluation; Sarah Hug, University of Colorado, Boulder; Emily McLeod; Tania Tauer, Techbridge Girls

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

these fields across multiple contexts.Emily McLeodDr. Tania Tauer, Techbridge Girls c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 Uncovering K-12 Youth Engineering Design Thinking through Artifact Elicitation InterviewsAbstractThis exploratory research paper investigated the use of artifact elicitation interviews [1] inunderstanding youth meaning-making following design-based afterschool engineering activities.The Next Generation Science Standards bring engineering design content to K-12 students informal settings, yet little is known about how to formally assess learning throughout the designprocess, particularly at the earlier grade bands (i.e., grades 3-5). In an effort to

Conference Session

Programs in Support of Systems Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan K Donohue, University of Virginia; Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

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Systems Engineering

series of laws has been enacted in Virginia to restrict cell phone use while driving. Currently, there is a total ban on cell use by drivers under the age of 18 and school bus drivers, a total ban on texting while driving for all drivers, and violation of these laws is a secondary offence (primary for school bus drivers). Bills regulating cell phone use continue to be introduced, however, every General Assembly session. We review selected bills from the points of view of a policy analyst and an engineer, considering issues such as risk management, safety, and technical feasibility. • Water Supply for Our Area23 Implementing the 2055 Community Water Plan for Charlottesville and

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary Boyd; Alan Insleay; Geza Joos

Session: 3430, paper 727_ Development of a Modularized Co-constructivist Learning Environment for Electrotechnology Gary Boyd, Geza Joos, Allan Insleay Education, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada / Industrial Electronics, Vanier College, Montreal, CanadaAbstractThis paper outlines our POWERGUIDE project to develop a new computer basedlearning environment to help University and College students develop a deeperunderstanding of industrial Electrotechnology. This subject includes electromagnetic andelectromechanical devices and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Zheng-Tao Deng; Abdul R. Jalloh; Amir Mobasher; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo

4 PHY 105 Physics I 4 CHE 101 General Chemistry I 3 4 EGC 104 Computer Programming 3 CHE 101L General Chemistry I Lab 1 ME 101 Intro to Mechanical Engineering1 3 Health Science 2 ME 101L Intro to Mechanical Engin.Lab 14 EGC 101 Eng. Drawing & Graphics 3 16 17 1 ENG 103, or ENG 104 may be taken by international students. 3 FAS 101, HED 101, or NHM 103

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Capstone and Design Projects in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswajit Ray, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Technology

simple design problem. Page 25.92.7 Figure 1: Pictorial view of the tallest paper tower designed and constructed in class.Project #2Students are given an opportunity to prototype and test a music-engine printed circuit board bysoldering through-hole components. The prototyped music engine and the associated circuitschematic are shown in Figure 2. It is the electronic equivalent of a mechanical music box, andis activated by light falling on a photoresistor. The circuit includes a music generating integratedcircuit (IC) preprogrammed with Christmas songs and five additional popular tunes. Studentsare able to experiment with the musical pitch

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Branislav Rosul, College of Dupage; Niaz Latif, Purdue University, Calumet ; Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet; Aco Sikoski, Ivy Tech Community College

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Engineering Technology

Dr. Niaz Latif is the Dean of the School of Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). He is also the Interim Associate Vice Chancellor of Research and Graduate Studies at PUC. Dr. Latif served as an Assistant Dean for Statewide Technology Administration in the College of Technology at Purdue University, West Lafayette, before joining Purdue University Calumet on July 1, 2007. He is the Principal Investigator of the 2010 NSF-ATE grant, ”Meeting workforce needs of Mechatronics Technicians.”Mohammad A. Zahraee, Purdue University, Calumet Mohammad A. Zahraee is the Assistant Dean for Graduate Studies and professor of Mechanical Engi- neering Technology at Purdue University Calumet. He is currently a Co-Pi on two NSF

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole R. Weber, Purdue University; Melissa Dyehouse, Purdue University; Constance A Harris, Purdue University; Ray David, Purdue University; Jun Fang, Purdue University; Inez Hua, Purdue University; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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First-Year Programs

) the concept must initially seem plausible, and d)the concept should suggest the potential for extension or opening of new areas of inquiry.Intervention - Sustainable Development ModuleWith threshold concepts and misconceptions of environmental sustainability in mind, a four-week module was developed and incorporated within an introductory class for first-year studentsenrolled within engineering at X University. The module consisted of four hours per week andused various teaching methods including hands-on activities, guest lecturers, participatoryexercises, lecture sessions, one overall project, a presentation, and several online activities. Goalsof this four week module included: 1) assisting in the development or strengthening

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

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Engineering Technology

Schambach and Blanton (2002) “because of theirboundary-spanning role in organizations, analysts [IT professionals] need strong interpersonalskills, as well as technical and organizational knowledge, to be professionally competent”.20There have been a number of research studies identifying the need for technical skills amongIS/IT (Information Systems/Information Technology) professionals. Research has shown thatfailures in IS/IT projects and strategies are due to a number of factors14,2, including the lack ofleadership and teamwork skills of the IT professionals. The ACM SIGITE recommendations asoutlined in their “Computing Curricula Information Technology Volume”1 provides a detailedoutline for IT curriculum. The proposed curricula do not address

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Division: Capstone Design Practices

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Elliot Gaines, University of South Florida; Olukemi Akintewe, University of South Florida; Schinnel Kylan Small, University of South Florida; Terreonn Henry

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Design in Engineering Education

networking events. Events posted on Slack were not limited toworkshops but to scholarship announcements, jobs and internship opportunities as well. Thechannels were used to announce career fair, eminent research scholar seminars, graduate schoolinfo session, exam studying tips, technical skills development, resume building, and other relatedworkshops offered on campus. The methodology used for this module was to teach students howto create an individual development plan (IDP); a customized roadmap that outlines career goalsand professional training needed to accomplish those goals [32].The IDP process guided students to reflect on their core competencies, desired skills and careeraspirations. The course director was able to configure the Slack

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Ryan Dymock, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

in industry in senior level engineering and management positions with both the General Motors Corporation and the Michelin Tire Corporation in both the U.S. and Europe. His research and teaching interests include manufacturing process machine design and development and the development and improvement of engineering education in a global setting. Since coming to BYU in 1989, he has been the Sr. author of two manufacturing processes books, one a best seller used thought out the world, and numerous technical articles. He has served as a department chair and undergraduate coordinator, a member of the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET (the Accreditation Board for Engineering

Conference Session

The Designer of 2020: Innovations in Teaching Design

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Roberts P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Michael K. Thompson, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Philip J. Parker P.E., University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Barb A. Barnet, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

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Civil Engineering

, we focus on the first (“Contribut-ing to the team’s work”) and last (“Having relevant knowledge skills and abilities”) categories ofthe CATME instrument. We consider the first category to determine in general how well thework was distributed among team members. The last category is considered to determine towhat extent the teams functioned in an interdisciplinary manner.While CATME is a behaviorally anchored rating scale, the results presented here have been con-verted to a numeric score. Attributes identified with unsatisfactory performance (e.g., “Does notdo a fair share of the team’s work” in Figure 1) receive a score of 1 up to a score of 5 for themost desirable attributes (“Does more or higher quality work than expected” in Figure 1).In

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

D. Yogi Goswami

solar energy systems, it isimportant to educate public policy makers, financial professionals and the general public.In the past 3-5 years, a number of government and private organizations in the world havemade available solar energy educational information on the Internet. A survey of theseinformation sites conducted by us in May 2000 and an earlier survey by Bhattacharya in1999, show that enough material is publicly available that can be used to develop shortcourses, seminars and self-study guides for public policy makers (elected officials and theirstaff), and financial professionals (bankers, economists, insurance professionals). Thisagain represents an opportunity for the IASEE to help. Table 1 summarizes the internetresources of

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Edwards; Hussein Vastani; Manuel Perez-Quinones

with teaching assistants in introductoryprogramming level courses to learn about the different grading methods they use when gradingprogramming assignments. Finally, we report on a usability evaluation of the tool itself anddiscuss directions for future work.1. IntroductionAutomated grading systems have been in use in Computer Science education for several years.Numerous systems have been developed that automate the process of grading by compiling,executing and testing student submitted source code. However, such systems often fail to includesupport for free form comments provided by instructors or grading staff. Instead, instructors orteaching assistants have to resort to other methods to provide their feedback to the students.This paper