Collection

2010 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Andrew C. Foley; Eben H. Phillips

result was adramatic improvement in both machining work and the appreciation of the importance ofengineer specified tolerances for both performance and manufacturing cost implications.The use of tolerances was also seen more frequently in subsequent course designexercises.Introduction The U.S Coast Guard Academy mechanical engineering four year degree programlike most other accredited courses has significant focus on engineering design. Figure 1shows a sequence of primarily design oriented courses in which the intention is to ‘arm’students with the basic tools of design with so called ‘instructive’ courses and then asstudents core skills are enhanced with exposure to various analytical type courses (e.gThermodynamics, Fluids, Materials

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Four Pillars of Manufacturing Knowledge

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossain Ahmed, Austin Peay State University; Mahesh Kumar Pallikonda, Austin Peay State University; Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University; Ravi C Manimaran, Austin Peay State University

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

taught courses on the fundamentals of electronics, including electrical circuits. At APSU, Dr. Pallikonda instructs courses specializing in Robotics and its applications, Engineering Economics, CAD and Manufacturing processes. Dr. Pallikonda is passionate about educating and inspiring the next generation of engineers, technologists, and innovators through his lectures. He is deeply committed to advancing the fields of robotics and manufacturing through interdisciplinary research in connected devices and Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT). His research interests span Manufacturing, Material Science, pedagogy, Lean Six Sigma, and Industry 4.0Dr. Md. Ali Haider, Austin Peay State University Dr. Md. Ali Haider is an

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Inclusivity at Two Year Colleges

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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Gabe Hanzel-Sello; Gary Barnak, Saddleback College; Michael Venn, Community College of Baltimore County

, preparing them for success in cohorted STEMCore intermediate algebra courses that they will embark on in the fall.Internship and Research Opportunities — Paid internship and research opportunities with nationallabs and other STEM employers are essential to the success of this clear and focused pathway byproviding engaging connections for students between classroom materials and employer needs, aswell as developing a local, qualified, and diverse workforce pool for our nation’s growing STEMenterprise. Internships incorporate hands-on, project-based learning that requires application fromcoursework across disciplines focused on engineering and computer science.During the ten-week paid summer internships, students interact with professionals on

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University; Richard Y Chiou, Drexel University; Tzu-liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

improvement of the Engineering Technology (ET) curriculum, including integrated laboratories, project- based learning, and practicum-based assessment. Dr. Ertekin serves as the faculty advisor for the student chapter of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (S058) and is a member of the College’s Undergradu- ate Curriculum Committee. Involved in research, Ertekin has received funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF), private foundations, and industry. His research has focused on the improvement of manufacturing laboratories and curricula and the adoption of process simulation into machining and addi- tive manufacturing practices. His areas of expertise are in CAD/CAM, manufacturing processes, machine and process

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University; Julie Linsey, Texas A&M University; Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland

student achievement, and refining learning materials andteaching strategies, and is undertaken by four faculty members with complementary expertiseand students from four institutions with diverse populations.2 BackgroundCreativity in engineering design is mostly predicated on (1) desire and fulfillment; (2)knowledge of objects and principles possessed or available (knowing how to obtain the neededknowledge and how to use it) that includes tacit knowledge gained in experiences, heuristics, andinstinct (“gut” feeling); (3) openness (i.e., a willingness to accept criticisms and ideas fromothers); and (4) knowledge of process, especially design and problem solving processes 1,4,5.While (1) and (3) are personality traits, (2) and (4) must be learned

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Software and Hardware for Educators I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad Hager, United States Air Force Academy; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron Wright, University of Wyoming; Jerry Hamann, University of Wyoming

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Computers in Education

student as part of degreerequirements for a master of science degree in electrical engineering. We have partnered withstudents on a number of related education projects over the past decade. We have dubbed thistype of development project as “For Students By Students (FSBS).” In the FSBS model, studentsdevelop educational tools for use in the classroom and laboratory for use by fellow students. Thisapproach has allowed us to custom design educational tools while providing studentsopportunities for hands-on development work. Additional information on this approach andrelated projects are provided in the literature [3-9].In the next section we present background information for the reader to put into context theconcepts related to the paper

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1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Wall; Kathy Belknap

engineering programs specify the number of credits of engineering topics where design integrateswith engineering science throughout engineering courses. The electrical engineering section of the ABETGuidelines further encourages “a significant design experience” in the senior year[1]. The University of Idaho requires a two-semester senior level course sequence focusing entirely on designissues. Students develop skills in open-ended problem solving, identifying solution options, and maximizingresources under constraints. They are repeatedly exposed to the “design process” and are given numerousopportunities to develop written and oral communication skills. The projects require an element of originaldesign and the demonstration of a working

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New Developments in Teaching Electromagnetics and Related Topics

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert H. Caverly, Villanova University

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Electrical and Computer

1.0GHz passive microstrip commensurate linelow pass filters based on LC ladder prototype circuits: milled (top) and copper tape (bottom)versions. Also shown is the measured performance of the top circuit. [Middle figure from [5], ©2007ASEE] The RF Circuit Design course is a follow-on course to the Microwave Engineering courseand focuses on more active RF and microwave circuits and uses a number of hardware and CADdesign projects to reinforce student understanding. In this course, the students design andfabricate and test a high frequency receiver front end and correlate the system designspecifications and measurements with the material presented in this course as well as the systemsconcepts introduced in the previous course. The RF

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Courses II

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2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Randal T Abler, Georgia Institute of Technology; Edward J. Coyle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Talis Juhna, Riga Technical University; Hale Kim, Inha University; Stephen Marshall P.E., University of Strathclyde; Mauricio Pardo, Universidad del Norte; Julie Sonnenberg-Klein, Georgia Institute of Technology; Winston Spencer Percybrooks, Universidad del Norte

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Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

members in diverse years from cross disciplines, andiii) receiving financial support ($9,000 annually) for equipment and material from a governmentfunding project of Engineering Education Innovation since 2014.University of Strathclyde VIP ProgramLocation: Glasgow, United KingdomInitiating Department: Launched Institute WideAbout the Institution: The University of Strathclyde is a large public institution with over21,000 students (14,500 Undergraduate and 5.500 postgraduate) studying across four schools,Engineering, Science, Business, and Humanities, Arts and Social Science. There is a strongtechnological theme with a high level of industrial engagement. It began its VIP program in 2012and now has over 230 students on 8 projects spanning all four

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Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Amber C. Thompson, Western Carolina University; Chip W. Ferguson, Western Carolina University

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Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, students, and educators)to make a collective success for recruiting. In multiple studies on recruitment in engineeringfields, there are several best practices that surfaced 11,12,13. Class visitations, distribution of flyers,cooperation with faculty and advisors from pipeline programs, local promotional news feeds,websites, hands-on workshops, and email distributions are among the best practices.In the Project Based Learning Program for Nuclear Workforce Development at WCU, weincorporated these best practices as well as our expertise in project-based learning to recruitstudents into the Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical and Electrical Powerconcentrations.III. Program DescriptionThe Project Based Learning Program for Nuclear

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

Authors

Abdullah Konak, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Campus; Christian Jay St. Francis Clarke, Penn State University

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Diversity

, students risk missing out onessential problem-solving and debugging skills when tasks become overly automated. Adisproportionate emphasis on AI assistance may also stifle creative and independent thinkingamong computer science students.In response to these challenges, educators are tasked with striking a balance between leveragingAI as a valuable tool in computer science education and reinforcing the enduring value of humaninteraction and hands-on learning. They must also emphasize the need to critically evaluate AI-generated content and provide guidance on responsible AI use. Additionally, ongoingprofessional development is essential to equip educators with the skills and knowledge tointegrate AI into the computer science curriculum

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Improvements in ECE Circuit Analysis

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rene Alexander Soto Perez, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juan David Ortega, Purdue University, West Lafayette, and Universidad EAFIT, Colombia; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

EAFIT, he served as the engineering director at a Colombian chemical company for seven years. His research interests are focused on the practice and instruction of process design, simulation, and auto- matic control, as well as on faculty and institutional development through the scholarship of teaching and learning and educational research.Dr. Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette Ruth A. Streveler is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Dr. Streveler has been the Principal Investigator or co-Principal Investigator of ten grants funded by the US National Science Foundation. She has published articles in the Journal of Engineering Education and the Interna- tional

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2022 ASEE - North Central Section Conference

Authors

Wookwon Lee P.E., Gannon University; Nicholas B Conklin, Gannon University

2 Department of Physics Gannon University Erie, PA 16541 Email: {lee023, conklin003}@gannon.eduAbstract In this paper, we present an electronic circuit platform suitable to help students to furtherdevelop research skills through a full cycle of circuit design, PSpice simulation, and PCBtroubleshooting. We also present brief details of a mathematical modeling for PSpice simulation,and technical issues encountered, and the methodology to troubleshoot the circuit utilizing bothPSpice and PCB.1. Introduction In any electrical engineering curriculum for undergraduate students, at least one

Conference Session

FPD2 - First-Year Advising and Transition

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Kampe, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Christi Boone, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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First-Year Programs

headingfor electrical engineering, computer engineering, or computer science, and the alternate trackheading for the other ten engineering degrees (e.g., mechanical, civil, chemical, …). Allfreshmen and those transfer students who require the freshman program courses are admitted tothe college as General Engineering (GE) students, and they are moved to their respectivedepartments upon completion of the freshman requirements. Until fall 2006, the only exceptionsto this one-year trek as a GE student were granted to those students who achieved a first-semester fall grade point average of 3.4 or higher. Those people were invited to join theirdepartment of choice during the spring semester, but they still needed to complete all thefreshman requirement

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Programming and DSP Potpourri

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Sylvie Ratté; Jocelyne Caron

of the method of evaluation and step-by-step approach that we adopted. Theposting of the preliminary work on the web site as well as teamwork provided a way to realizethis goal.2.1.3 Relevance of theoretical notionsOur third goal was to introduce theory, exercises and examples when appropriate as studentsworked through their projects and the need for information arose. Considering that manystudents have difficulty making analogies, the idea here was to avoid the feeling that the materialpresented was only remotely related to the problem at hand. Page 7.807.2 Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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2024 South East Section Meeting

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, University of Florida; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Aliperti, United States Military Academy; Randall A. Emert; Arwen H. DeCostanza

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Diversity

Johns Hopkins M.S. inApplied Biomedical Engineering and held a 22-month NASA research internship, which togetherprovided training and experience in the academic research process. The CMI2 engineer serving asliaison was an instructor at Kennesaw State University before joining CMI2, affording himdetailed hands-on experience conducting academic research and working hands-on with students.The DEVCOM liaison has led collaborations between university, military, and governmentpartners over the past 15 years; providing knowledge and experience in transitioning universityresearch into impactful Army products.Organization Level Collaboration:The collaboration emphasized shared values (Feature #4) and compatible goals (Feature #5)among collaborating

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Computers in Education 7 - Modulus 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Saira Anwar, University of Florida; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University at West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #32635Work in Progress: STEM Students’ Experiences with Educational Technol-ogyToolsMr. Ahmed Ashraf Butt, Purdue University at West Lafayette Ahmed Ashraf Butt is a doctoral student at the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University. He is currently working as a research assistant on the CourseMIRROR project funded by the Institute of Education Sciences (IES). He is interested in designing educational tools and exploring their impact on enhancing students’ learning experiences. Before Purdue University, Ahmed has worked as a lecturer for two years at the University of Lahore, Pakistan. Additionally, he

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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Chih-Ping Yeh; Mulchand Rathod

that exist in the industry. In addition, visualization will help studentsbetter understand electromagnetic phenomena inside dc/ac machine. Other institutions might utilize ourdevelopment that will be provided on our Web page in the future.VI. AcknowledgementThis work has been supported in part by the National Science Foundation Course, Curriculum, andLaboratory Improvement (CCLI) grant NSF DUE 9951391. Page 6.446.5References:1. L.J. Bohmann etal., ‘A Multimedia Introductory Course in Electric Energy’, NSF/EPRI workshop on innovationsin Power Engineering Education, Oct 30 - Nov 1, 1997.2. L.J. Bohmann etal., ‘Redefining the Introductory

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NSF Grantees Poster Session I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Gong, Temple University; Saroj K Biswas, Temple University; Li Bai, Temple University; Brian P. Butz, Temple University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

of Transportation, U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration (EDA), National Science Foundation, U.S. Army and Exxon Mobil, etc. Also, Dr. Bai served as the Chair of the IEEE Philadelphia Section in 2007 and was Young Engineer of the Year in Delaware Valley, IEEE Philadelphia Section in 2004.Dr. Brian P. Butz, Temple University Dr. Brian P. Butz is a Professor Emeritus of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Temple University, Philadelphia, PA. In 1987, Professor Butz founded the Intelligent Systems Application Center (ISAC) which provided a focal point within Temple University for research in intelligent systems. Professor Butz’s research efforts focused on expert/knowledge-based systems

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Computers in Education 10 - Technology 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Valerie Varney, TH Cologne; Dominik May, University of Georgia

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Computers in Education

member for the Experiment@ International Conference Series (exp.at). American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Work in Progress: Examining the Social Construction of Cross RealityTechnologies in Learning1. IntroductionUsing virtual, augmented, or mixed reality (VR, AR, and MR) technologies as tools forteaching and learning has become a challenging and at the same time motivating task forresearchers and lecturers at universities worldwide. However, the widespread use of thesetechnologies in the education sector has so far failed to materialize, especially if one seeks foran informed technology introduction based on educational research. Although a high numberof didactic

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Darko Korain, Desert Research Institute

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-Learning systems andvirtual laboratory experiments. The project represents an innovative approach in teaching,studying and integrating hands-on experiments, project-based teaching and learning of renewableenergy sources, power electronics and control.Our long term goal is to develop an integrated research facility in the area of renewable energy,RENSym platform24-28,30,31. The main target group of RENSym Learning Environment comprisesof undergraduate students enrolled in engineering and engineering technology programs. Otherpotential target groups are organizations offering further training courses for technicians andengineers. The developed materials, e-Learning support platform, computer simulations, virtuallaboratory, renewable energy

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Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott L. Post, Bradley University

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Electrical and Computer

science to undergraduate students. See for examplethe papers by Prince and others.1,2 While the literature on active learning is being increasinglydisseminated and general workshops on active learning are being offered, still the lecture persistsas the primary means of teaching in undergraduate engineering courses. The book by Wankat &Oreovicz3 is a good resource for new teachers with advice for organizing classes, but it does notprovide any discipline-specific activities (Note: the authors acquired the copyright for the bookand have made it available free online.) One major impediment to the implementation of activelearning activities in engineering courses is the time and effort required for instructors to developactive learning activities

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Track 3 - Session II - Faculty Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Tuskegee University; Stacy Benjamin, Northwestern University; Kwanju Kim, Hongik University; Manuel Löwer, RWTH Aachen University; Pradosh K. Ray, Tuskegee University

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Faculty Development

understanding of professional and ethical responsibility. g. an ability to communicate effectively. h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context.It has been reported that students learn material better when learning takes place in a teamcontext3. Team-based learning facilitates the students to build team working skills, enhancecommunication skills, and develop positive interdependence and accountability4. Students alsolearn the social benefits from working in a group5-6. Most of the studies on team-based learningfound in the open literature are related to in a classroom-setting or in a multi-disciplinary teamenvironment within a single university.Persistent

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Technical Session 4: Modulus Topics 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alessio Gaspar, University of South Florida; Dmytro Vitel, University of South Florida; A.T.M. Golam Bari, University of South Florida

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Computers in Education

problems generation, to easily swap select softwarecomponents. Figure 1 shows objects and components of the system during its execution. Eachsolid-line rectangle represents an instance of the class, name of which is written inside. Ellipsesrepresent components which contain many objects (puzzle-generation engine, Console andDesktop clients) or that are built differently (WebUI). Dashed border for rectangle denotes aninterface. Dashed-line ellipse, from other hand, means an abstract subsystem which conforms tocorresponding protocol. Such rectangles and ellipses are extension points of the system. Arrowsbetween components represent messages. Dashed arrows denote actions of one component ontoanother. The purpose of each interface/class from the

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Technical Session 13: Digital Learning

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asjia Marion-Bethany Gilder, Alabama A&M University; Wichien Choosilp; Michael Allen Jr.; Quantarius Jerome Dean; Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University

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Computers in Education

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 2019 ASEE Conferenceof computer science materials while working together on complex real-world projects. Mostcomputer science departments incorporate project work into their degrees. Android programming in Object-oriented design domain Several research works were done in this area in recent years. In [26], a small UMLprofile is developed and UML activity diagrams are presented to translate to a state machine toachieve an executable Android application. In [27], GenCode uses UML sequence diagrams torepresent application behavior where UML standard notations are adopted. Min et al. [28]proposed an extended metamodel for Windows Phone application

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy B Chan Hilton, University of Southern Indiana

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-STEM Proposal: Workshop Materials. Retrieved from https://bit.ly/SSTEM-data-slides-2023[2] Lovett, M., Bridges, M., DiPietro, M., Ambrose, S., & Norman, M (2023). How Learning Works: Eight Research-Based Principles for Smart Teaching, 2nd Edition, Jossey-Bass. ISBN: 978-1-119-86169-0[2] Kober N. (2015). Reaching Students: What Research Says About Effective Instruction in Undergraduate Science and Engineering. Board on Science Education, Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education. Washington, DC: National Academies Press.[3] Winkelmes, M., Bernacki, M., Butler, J., Zochowski, M., Golanics, J., and Harriss Weavil, K. (2016). A Teaching Intervention that Increases Underserved College Students’ Success. Peer

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Techniques for Improving Teaching

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell

staffsnevertheless emphasize individuality as a linchpin for future development of effectiveteaching styles and for continued faculty growth and improvement long after thegraduation ceremony on the last day. The ExCEEd workshops have proven effective inthe past and will hopefully continue to provide if not a spark at least a glimpse of oneversion of excellence in an engineering classroom.Bibliography:Lowman, J., 1995, Mastering the Techniques of Teaching, 2nd ed., Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco.Wankat, Phillip C. and Frank S. Oreovicz, 1993, Teaching Engineering, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New YorkDR. DAVID S. COTTRELL is an Assistant Professor in the School of Science and EngineeringTechnology at Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg. He

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Advancing Manufacturing Education Through Outreach and Collaboration

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Pasek, University of Windsor

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Manufacturing

of the noveldata collection mechanism enables gaining better understanding of the visitor’s experience and Page 11.305.10provides invaluable clues about the learning process and hints for good instructional design.AcknowledgmentsThe author acknowledges the financial support of the Engineering Research Center forReconfigurable Manufacturing Systems (NSF grant # EEC-9529125), and the contributions fromthe student members of the Museum Project team, in particular Leilah Lyons and Ipek Kaynar.The feedback from the Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum staff, in particular Mr. J. Bowditch, is alsogratefully acknowledged.1. American Association of

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Engaging Community through STEM partnerships

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica A. Kuczenski, Santa Clara University

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

dynamics) or are heavily based in engineering design. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Design for Community using Problem-Based Learning: Perspectives from Professors, Students and Community PartnersAbstractSanta Clara University has a commitment to educating students of competence, conscience, andcompassion. To support this goal of producing technically-proficient, empathetic graduates,engineering education has a need for more real world, hands-on, and team-based problemsolving. This paper aims to showcase a collaboration between an engineering course,Community-Based Engineering Design (CBED), and Bronco Urban Gardens (BUG), a FoodJustice Outreach Program, which has successfully

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles M Schweik, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Paula Rees, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Steven D Brewer, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Christine Olson; Dan Smoliga

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Manufacturing

Massachusetts Amherst Dr. Steven D. Brewer is Senior Lecturer II and Director of the Biology Computer Resource Center at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. A science educator by training, he serves as a consultant to faculty on the implementation of technology in support of education. He is also president of the Board of Directors of Amherst Media and co-founder of Makers at Amherst Media, a town-gown Makerspace.Ms. Christine OlsonDan Smoliga Daniel Smoliga is a senior mechanical engineering student at UMass Amherst. Dan was one of the stu- dents enrolled in the experimental upper-level undergraduate interdisciplinary, flipped, service-learning, ”maker” course offered in Fall 2014. He has continued work on his project