Collection

2020 Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Penn State Harrisburg; Anilchandra Attaluri, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Ma'moun Abu-Ayyad

- ratories and employment with Koch Industries. Dr. Bachnak is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas, a senior member of IEEE and ISA, and a member of ASEE.Dr. Anilchandra Attaluri, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital CollegeMa’moun Abu-Ayyad Dr. Mamoun Abu-Ayyad received his B.ScE. in Mechanical Engineering from Al-Mustansiryia Uni- versity in 1995, his M.ScE. in Mechanical Engineering from Jordan University of Science and Tech- nology in 1998. He obtained his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of New Brunswick/Canada in April 2006. Dr. Abu-Ayyad joined the department of mechanical engineering at Penn State Harrisburg as an assistant professor in August 2008

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire L. A. Dancz, Clemson University; Elizabeth A Adams P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nihal Orfi, Fresno City College; Emily Evans, Magnolia Consulting

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

STEM education in a variety of settings and contexts. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Culmination of an NSF S-STEM: Enhancing the Transfer Experience through a Collaborative Cohort Program for Engineering ScholarsAbstractThis paper reports on the culmination of an NSF Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineeringand Mathematics (S-STEM) awarded to a two-year college located in a metro area with high ratesof concentrated poverty and low levels of educational attainment. This two-year college is aminority-serving institution with curriculum to prepare students majoring in engineering to transferand complete a baccalaureate degree at a four

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nicholas Krouglicof

Engineering course, a required course for engineering students in all majors. Atthe junior and senior levels it is designed to support laboratories in Dynamics of Systems andMechatronics Design. Finally, as a stand-alone controller, it could potentially be applied tonumerous mechatronic student projects including the International Virtual Design Studio(IVDS), the Robotics Club, the SAE Walking Machine Challenge as well as several capstonedesign projects each year.The system is both technologically and pedagogically innovative. In terms of pedagogy, inprovides a new avenue of application for laptop computers in the undergraduate curriculum. Interms of technological innovation, the system is unique in that it functions as a data acquisitionsystem

Collection

2011 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Shoba Krishnan; Ruth Davis; Marco Bravo; Melissa Gilbert

 2011 PSW American Society for Engineering Education Zone IV Conference  Copyright © 2011, American Society for Engineering Education  172 must be completed in one academic year. Environmental impact must be considered in alldecisions during the design process as the camp focuses on teaching about sustainability and itseffect on the environment. Each year, new projects have been added to support our ongoingrelationship with Walden West. These projects offer the opportunity for engineering students tobuild systems related to sustainability and reach a new cohort of middle school students with anexpanded offering of curriculum

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-year Programs and Students, Part I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Brett D. Jones, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech; Jacob Preston Moore, Virginia Tech; Deirdre-Annaliese Nicole Hunter, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

learning (PBL) is a pedagogical approach that has been identified as promoting learningoutcomes consistent with ABET criteria, though the motivational impacts of this approach areless understood. Because problem-based approaches are expanding from use in traditionalcapstone design courses to cornerstone design courses and design courses across the curriculum,it is particularly important to understand the impact such approaches have on students’ beliefsabout engineering and their intended career plans.To help address this gap, we are conducting a three-year study using motivation theory to better Page 22.1180.2understand how two critical elements of

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Practices

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas William Barrett, James Madison University; Matthew Cole Pizzico, James Madison University; Bryan Levy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Julie S Linsey, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kimberly G. Talley, Texas State University; Craig R. Forest, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

has a heavyemphasis on theory and mathematical modeling as opposed to a more practice based curricula,which was the standard engineering education approach until the modern approach gained favorin a shift that occurred between 1935 and 1965.6 As a result of this shift, many engineeringstudents do not spend much of their time engaged in actual design and build processes until latein their degree program.7Maker spaces have an opportunity to revolutionize the current system by providing an extra-curricular means for students to engage in more hands-on projects and develop a large range ofthe skills that are currently being underdeveloped. Maker spaces go beyond the traditionalmachine shop environment familiar to the undergraduate curriculum

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

of Pennsylvania, the University of Arizona, and the University of Virginia. One significantinsight we discovered at the University of Arizona is how they structured their program objectives andoutcomes. Essentially, after establishing their program objectives, they identified the outcomes thatsupported the achievement of those objectives. We followed this same approach in our program. Page 3As a result of this deliberate review of our stakeholders, to guide the Systems Engineering program werevised the program objectives and subsequently defined program outcomes to support these newobjectives. These objectives and outcomes are listed below: Objective 1: Produce graduates who apply systems

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Daniel J. McCarthy; Michael J. Kwinn

of Pennsylvania, the University of Arizona, and the University of Virginia. One significantinsight we discovered at the University of Arizona is how they structured their program objectives andoutcomes. Essentially, after establishing their program objectives, they identified the outcomes thatsupported the achievement of those objectives. We followed this same approach in our program. Page 3As a result of this deliberate review of our stakeholders, to guide the Systems Engineering program werevised the program objectives and subsequently defined program outcomes to support these newobjectives. These objectives and outcomes are listed below: Objective 1: Produce graduates who apply systems

Conference Session

Investigations Using Calculus Courses

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emre Tokgoz, Quinnipiac University; Elif Tekalp; Berrak Tekalp; Hasan Tekalp; Samantha Scarpinella, Quinnipiac University; Michael Giannone, Quinnipiac University

approach and again in [2] (pg. 153); however, the mostextensive research in the undergraduate curriculum was done in [1], in which they defined theconcept image and concept definition of functions based on their research of undergraduatestudents. In this work, concept image and concept definition of functions’ definite integral will beused to understand undergraduate and graduate STEM majors’ ability to relate the area between afunction and the input axis to the definite integral of functions.Action-Process-Object-Schema (APOS) theory is used in mathematics and engineering educationto evaluate conceptual knowledge of undergraduate students’ conceptual classification in topicssuch as function, limit, derivative, and integral. APOS theory is

Conference Session

Research on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amman Fasil Asfaw, California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo; Storm Randolph, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Victoria Siaumau, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Yumi Rosa Aguilar, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Emily Flores; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo ; Andrew Danowitz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

about negative impactsof such language. Usage of iniquitous terminology such as“master-slave” in academia can makestudents—especially those who identify as women and/or Black/African-American—feeluncomfortable, potentially evoking Stereotype Threat and/or Curriculum Trauma [1], [2].Indeed, prior research shows that students from a number of backgrounds find non-inclusiveterminologies such as “master-slave” to be a major problem [1]. Currently, women-identifyingand gender nonbinary students are underrepresented in the engineering industry whileBlack/African-American students are underrepresented in the entire higher education system,including engineering fields [3], [4].The CAR Strategy, introduced here, stands for: 1) confront; 2) address; 3

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Ed Howard; Stephen Rather; Joseph C. Musto

broadoverview of the diverse topics addressed in a Mechanical Engineering curriculum, manyparticipants felt it lacked cohesiveness.In the summer of 1999, a new philosophical approach was taken toward the design of the Focuson the Possibilities. After reviewing descriptions of successful outreach programs heldthroughout the country1-7, it was decided that a design/build/test experience, focused on a unifiedtheme, could provide a more cohesive overview of Mechanical Engineering. The design ofautomobiles, a popular area of student interest at MSOE, was selected as the unifying theme ofthe experience. Against this backdrop, topics such as mechanical design, manufacturing,aerodynamics, materials engineering, and ergonomics could be introduced in a

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zahed Siddique, University of Oklahoma; Firas Akasheh, Tuskegee University; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Study”. To Improve the Academy. New Forums Press and the Professional and Organizational Network in Higher Education, Stillwater, OK, 15, 75- 91.[14] Gibbs, G., 1981. Teaching Students to Learn: A Student-Centered Approach. The Open University Press, Milton Keynes, UK.[15] National Academy of Engineering, 2004. The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century. Washington DC: National Academies Press.[16] National Academy of Engineering, 2005. Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the New Century. Washington DC: National Academies Press.[17] National Academies, 2007. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future. Washington, DC

Conference Session

ECE Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University; Mahmudur Rahman, Santa Clara University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

severalexamples of possible multiple-choice questions designed to test fundamental concepts whichstudents are expected to learn in the Circuits courses.We examine the various concepts tested in each question and relate its importance to a qualityoverall course in Electric Circuits. We also report on the outcomes of these new assessmentinstruments at the conference. Page 22.367.2I. IntroductionElectric circuits are a part of the basic fabric of modern technology. The use of electrical andelectronic devices and systems has become essential in all aspects of a modern society as such,all engineering majors require a first course in electrical circuits in their

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Mativo; Arif Sirinterlikci

majorchallenge by itself. However, art students, the business and the pharmacy major did have sometechnical background easing the issue of catching up to the levels of engineering and technologystudents. At times since the project was being in its infancy, a hobbyist approach rather than theengineer’s way was followed. Trial and error in cases of laser cutting of new materials orassembly process also tighten the time constraints on the participants and the authors. However,problems were dealt with simple intelligent solutions leading to an interesting learningenvironment which lead to an honors contract course and a capstone project for two of theenrolled

Conference Session

International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David Lawrence Stevenson; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, University of Utah; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Jamshoro; Jeffrey D. Ullman, Stanford University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

Paper ID #22769Assessment of a Peer Mentoring Program to Build Capacity for Course De-velopment and DeliveryDr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Dr. Steve Burian is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Utah. He served as the first co-Director of Sustainability Curriculum Development, and is currently the Project Di- rector of the USAID-funded U.S.-Pakistan Center for Advanced Studies in Water, the Associate Director of the Global Change and Sustainability Center, and the Founding Director of the Water Center – all at the University of Utah. His research group has contributed new

Conference Session

Mathematics Division (MATH) Technical Session 3

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meiqin Li, University of Virginia; Stacie Pisano, University of Virginia; Jennifer Felder Marley, University of Virginia; Anne M Fernando, University of Virginia; Lindsay Wheeler, University of Virginia

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics Division (MATH)

corequisitecourse, as opposed to a separate precalculus course, to improve retention [15]. Course design cantake a much broader approach, addressing not only broader choices of learning objectives, but alsothe active learning strategies involved in the daily lessons. A complete redesign of Calculus IIcreated new content emphasizing relevant applications and reducing the scope of a traditionalcourse, active learning modules for each class period, and a ‘community of practice’ to offer thisnew course [16].When changing an entire course is not possible or not necessary for a program, an alternative ismodifying specific calculus course content to foster deeper connections between students and theircoursework. Examples of this include having engineering faculty

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kingsley Reeves, University of South Florida; Susana Lai-Yuen, University of South Florida

t andManufacturing Proceesses coursess within the engineering curriculum with an empphasis on theeformer coourse. A pro oject-based learning l (PBBL) approachh was incorpporated into the t New ProoductDevelopm ment course through a reeal-world meedical devicee project andd local entreepreneurs serrvingas judgess in the assesssment of finnal projects. The coursee was redesiggned to provide acombinattion of lecturres, case stuudies, guest speakers, s andd a hands-onn final team project p thatrequired the design and a developm

Conference Session

The Best of First-year Programs Division

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Haritha Malladi, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

and Science Instructional Specialist at New Castle County Vo-Tech School District in Wilmington, DE. In her role, Amy works collaboratively with secondary science teachers to develop and implement standards-based curricula and assessments. She also provides mentoring, coaching and co- teaching support to secondary science teachers across the entire trajectory of the profession. Her research focuses on teacher education, classroom assessment, and P-16 environmental and engineering education.Dr. Marcia Gail Headley, University of Delaware Dr. Headley is a Research Associate III at the Center for Research in Education and Social Policy (CRESP) at the University of Delaware. She specializes in the development of mixed

Collection

2024 ASEE North Central Section Conference

Authors

Claudia M Fajardo, Western Michigan University; Ghazal Rajabikhorasani, Western Michigan University

are to describe these activities andassess their effectiveness in enhancing student preparation for the physical laboratories and alsofor developing technically strong laboratory reports. Both challenge students to think criticallyand connect theory and application as they analyze the experimental results.BackgroundThis section provides background information about the IC Engines laboratories and describespractices common to the Fall 2021, 2022, and 2023 semesters.Team CompositionEach team is capped at four students randomly selected from the laboratory section rosters. Thescope and anticipated workload for each activity is tailored to this team size. This approach aimsto prevent a demonstration laboratory environment, promoting instead a

Conference Session

Student Motivation, Identity, and Resilience

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy D. Ropp, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen M. Belt, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

could be recognized, practiced and applied among engineering andtechnology learners. Those identified were: (1) Adversity persistence/ perseverance; (2)Contextual awareness (picture making; visualizing and assessing problems and synthesizingdecision strategies); (3) Self-directed/learning autonomy; (4) Change Management andInnovation during failure or difficulty, and (5) Social connectivity (peer relationships). Theseare shown in Appendix A – Resilience Traits Table.MethodA goal of literature reviews is to provide a framework to relate new findings to previous findingswhile showing associated research advances and new lines of inquiry and methodologicalinsights that can lead to advancing theory into application [25]. A systematic approach

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials Classes

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Boyce; Jung-Wuk Hong; Jaspal Sandhu; Eberhard Bamberg

Session 2468 Active Engagement Pedagogy for an Introductory Solid Mechanics Course Jaspal S. Sandhu, Eberhard Bamberg, Jung-Wuk Hong, Mary C. Boyce Massachusetts Institute of Technology Department of Mechanical EngineeringAbstractAdvances in information technology (IT) are enabling universities to effectively integrate com-puters into the curriculum. An initiative to comprehensively transform the pedagogical format of2.001-Mechanics and Materials I, a sophomore-level Mechanical Engineering course at the Mas-sachusetts Institute of

Conference Session

The D/M/A of CE

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Community Engagement Division

approach discussed in this paper. The studyEducation for Life and Work: Developing Transferable Knowledge and Skills in the 21st Centuryhelps to define important aspects of undergraduate education in terms of what is important forgraduates to know and be able to do. In this publication, the term “deeper learning” is used totalk about learning that persists or changes us, especially in relation to transferable skills.4 Inengineering education, skills that should be transferable include technical skills (doingengineering) and professional skills (being an engineer). The Education for Life and Work studyfound that deeper learning often involves shared learning and interactions with others in acommunity, and states: “It is the way in which the

Conference Session

How Are We Preparing Our Students for the 21st Century Workforce?

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald H. Brown, Marquette University; Thomas F. Quinn, Marquette University; George Corliss, Marquette University; Jay R. Goldberg, Marquette University; Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

test-driven development. • frequent collaboration with GasDay customers to improve application usability or to develop new feature ideas. (GasDay is very fortunate to have customers who agree to install beta-version software to evaluate and test new features as they take shape.) • tools for requirements management, issue management, and automated testing and test reporting. • software configuration management tools for change control and managed releases. GasDay student software engineers participate in early-stage idea development through tofeature implementation and release to customers. Participation in GasDay software developmentreinforces the importance of a disciplined and collaborative team approach and

Conference Session

Government Policy, Manufacturing Education, and Certification

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Hillsborough Community College; Richard A. Gilbert, University of South Florida; Danielly Orozco, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center (FLATE); Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Peggie Weeks, Lamoka Educational Consulting

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

focused on advanced technologies. She earned a B.A. in chemistry at Agnes Scott College and both a B.S. in engineering science and a Ph.D. in civil engineering (environmental) from the University of South Florida, where her research focused on membrane separation science and technologies for water purification. She has more than 20 years of ex- perience in developing curricula for engineering and engineering technology for elementary, middle, high school, and post secondary institutions, including colleges of engineering. Barger serves on several na- tional panels and advisory boards for technical programs, curriculum, and workforce initiatives, including the National Association of Manufacturers Educators Council. She

Collection

2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

Michael R. Penn

participants), and that the speaker remains seatedsurrounded by the audience. These differences are significant and impact the approach that apresenter should take to ensure effective communication. A classroom exercise was developedto provide students with experience in this setting.The AssignmentAn assignment was developed to provide students with an alternative oral communication set-ting for an upper-level engineering course, CEE 4330 Solid and Hazardous Waste Managementat the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. Enrollment is the course varies from approximately10 to 25 students. The scenario given to the students is a conference meeting which has beencalled by the Vice-President of a consulting company to investigate new markets for engineer-ing

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Howard I. Epstein

andPractice in 1991 1: There’s an old Bob Newhart routine about baseball. In it, an adult game manufacturer is talking on the phone to Abner Doubleday who is explaining the rules of his new game, baseball. Doubleday explains, "Three strikes and you’re out, four balls `." "Why four balls?" asks the manufacturer. Why, indeed? The engineering curriculum, leading to a Bachelor of Science degree, has been a four-year program at most institutions for as long as they have offered degrees. Programs that required longer eventually found it difficult to compete for students. In the 1950’s and early 1960’s, most five year programs in existence were being phased out as the engineering programs, in

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Nagy N. Bengiamin

consciousness, accountability, and a desire to improve. The following aresome of the prevalent positives of implementing EC2000:Ä The criteria are flexible enough to permit creativity. The college of engineering at UND found EC2000 most suited to assessing a unique distance education delayed video program for industry personnel.6 Innovative nontraditional approaches proved to achieve the same outcomes set for the on-campus program.Ä Course objectives become well defined and more coherent to ensure providing sufficient opportunities to achieve program outcomes. Consequently, curriculum development becomes more focused and effective. Four new courses and several course changes took place in the process of implementing CE2000 in the EE

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Dick Desautel

Session 2602 Assessment System Workshop Dick Desautel San Jose State UniversityAbstractThis paper first reviews the concepts, design and operation of a complete engineering programassessment system, and then addresses issues of concern in system maintenance and facultyparticipation for such a system. The system review serves to equip those who are unfamiliarwith assessment systems to be able to develop one, and those that are familiar with such systemsto evaluate the system presented. The review clarifies the contrast of old and new cultures

Collection

2005 GSW

Authors

Chandrika Rao; Carol L. Binkerd

they learn in a classroom environment and its reflection in professional applications. In addition, this collaboration bridges the gap between academia and industry. This semester was spent towards building a positive working relationship with industry. As the course is offered only once a calendar year, we will implement the plans generated by these ideas in Fall 2005. Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education Future Approaches: 1. Guest lecturers from local companies: Invite the project manager or a company representative to spend a

Conference Session

Cooperative and Experiential Education Division Technical Session 2 - Development, Assessment, and Impact of Experiential Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Beata Johnson, Purdue University at West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative and Experiential Education

participation rates and effects of experiential learning vary acrossdifferent undergraduate engineering student populations (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, discipline,socioeconomic status)?Employing a narrative literature review approach, this paper synthesizes current research inengineering education and higher education on experiential learning for undergraduate students,and proposes areas for future research. This review illustrates the challenges in measuring aspectsof student involvement, suggesting salient characteristics of involvement that future researchmight investigate, and identifies types of mechanisms that have been attributed to the influence ofinvolvement, including developing skills, networking with peers, fostering sense of belonging