Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaitri Aroskar, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Yahong Rosa Zheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Knowledge 4 Presenting a Stimulus Clear Perception 5 Providing Learning Guidance Semantic Encoding 6 Eliciting Performance Responding 7 Providing Feedback Reinforcement 8 Assessing Performance Reinforcement 9 Enhancing Retention Cueing Retrieval Table 2. Gagne‟s nine events of instructionGaining attention: A brief introduction to Simulink and its benefits along with attractive demoscapture the attention of the students. A demo exhibits the

Conference Session

Oceans & Marine Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James W. Bales, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; David Novick, Sandia National Labs

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

simple -- if the water isgetting too shallow, turn to port, if it is getting to deep, turn to starboard. (In the competition, thesharp point at each end of the pond posed a challenge for the vehicles.) Page 22.440.5The task then raised the question of assessment: How were the judges to assess how well theAUV performed its mission? We chose to place six U-shaped validation gates (Figure 6) atroughly equal angular intervals around the pond. Each gate straddled the 10-foot depth contour.If a vehicle passed through each validation gate in order, is was presumed to have followed thedepth contour.Scoring was based on (in order of increasing value

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohamed El-Faham; Ibrahim El-Mohr; Asser Zaky

disciplines.Specialization starts from the third semester. Semesters 3 to 8 are common to allstudents in the Electrical and Control Engineering department. In the final year Page 4.30.6students may choose to major either in Power and Machines or in Control : in each ofthe final semesters students select 3 courses in their chosen major plus one coursefrom the other major (Table I). All students are required to complete a final yearproject in their chosen major.The final year project is allocated 6 credit hours - 3 per semester. Each project isundertaken by 4-6 students and assessed by two academic supervisors throughout theyear. The project provides an opportunity for students

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne D. Bilbeisi; Camille F. DeYong

architecture moduleon display and the bridges developed by teams of participants during the civil engineering modulewere tested and evaluated.Each young woman delivered an oral presentation on an aspect of the academy, utilizing thepresentation skills developed earlier in the academy. Scrapbook and web pages documenting theacademies were prepared using the text written by participants for the final presentation. Thewebsites can be viewed at http://master.ceat.okstate.edu/REACH/REACH.html.Objective Evaluation and Evidence of Project ImpactThe primary objective of the REACH academies was to increase the participants’ awareness ofengineering, architecture and technology as potential careers. In order to assess the effectivenessof the academy as measured

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Jawa Mariappan; Anthony J. Marchese; James A. Newell; John L. Schmalzel; Beena Sukumaran; Ravi Ramachandran

Engineering Measurements Competitive Assessment Laboratory Sophomore Discipline Specific Design Modules 16-week Multidisciplinary Design Project Junior Product Development Process Development Senior Multidisciplinary disciplinary Capstone Design Project This 4-year, 20-credit design sequence offers students the opportunity to incrementally learnthe science and art of design by continuously applying the technical skills they have obtained intraditional coursework. For example, in the Freshman Engineering Clinic II, students begin theirformal study of the design process in the Competitive Assessment Laboratory. This NSF-fundedlaboratory introduces freshmen to the science and

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John T. Welch; John Durkin; James E. Grover; Douglas Smith

electrical engineering andcomputer science courses. In developing this program we sought a low risk strategy that couldbe implemented within the existing resources of the department, extending the strengths of theexisting electrical engineering program to the new computer engineering program. Ourplanning also had to anticipate the task of meeting ABET self assessment requirements for twodegree programs. Key elements of our program include using area requirements instead ofspecific course requirements for electives, a two semester senior design project, and a co-opprogram which affords a year of industrial experience before the senior year. This paperfocuses on the curriculum design process, including the trade-offs and rationale that lead to

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

John Pongo; Barrie W. Jackson

quiteintimidating. It has been quite encouraging to observe that most students accept the challenge,and by the time that they have to face their client for the final presentation, they have been ableto assemble a most presentable and technically sound product. Another encouraging aspect isthe leadership qualities that appear in some individuals whose academic record is often less thanoutstanding.Course assessments which have been established for the traditional approach are simply notsuitable for a project-based course such as TEAM. The typical result of these assessmentprocedures can often appear quite negative. These negative assessments could have a devastatingeffect on the career of a young tenure track professor.TEAM is a very demanding program, not

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Parviz Famouri; Heather Collier; Brian Inman; Wils L. Cooley

Page 4.134.2team, as did several other members of the faculty. The Senior Design Project sequence wascoordinated by Dr. Wils Cooley, who also served in the capacity of "monitor" for the projectteam. The duty of the monitor was to meet with the team weekly to assess progress, to discuss andto suggest solution strategies for technical, management, and interpersonal problems that the teammight be having, and to differentiate and assess the contributions of each individual teammember. In the 1997-98 academic year there were two other faculty assigned to the DesignProject class, Dr. Biswajit Das and Dr. Robert McConnell. The class had a total of 50 studentsdivided into 13 design teams. Each design project faculty member monitored 4 or 5 teams, but

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Gary P. Langenfeld; David Wells

which are pursued, theprimary focus must be on creating an environment which is conducive to continuous learning.In this, there are two key issues: development of habits of continuous learning during theundergraduate experience and positioning engineers in a workplace that is equipped withpolicies and practices that stimulate learning.A recent excellent study of characteristics of life long learning conducted at Brigham YoungUniversity collected data from over 450 graduated engineers and their supervisors. Thisinvestigation sought data and understanding about the attributes and attitudes that most favoredeffective continuing learning by the working engineer. The focus was on assessing personal andinterpersonal features of the work and learning

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Evelyn Hanna

1998 1999II. The Need For TARGETIn 1992, the American Association of University Women (AAUW) commissioned areport entitled Shortchanging Girls, Shortchanging America3, which assessed self-esteem, educational experiences, interest in math and science, and career aspirations ofgirls and boys ages 9-15 by conducting a nationwide poll. The findings of this researchsparked a nationwide concern of what was happening to our girls. Data indicates girlsbegin first grade with comparable skills and ambitions to boys, but by the time girls finishhigh school, most have suffered a disproportionate loss of confidence in their academicability. Also, this report found a strong positive correlation between perceived math and

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

William Shepherd; Brian Manhire; Darwin Liang

months has been gained after graduation. Stage At least 2 years of Responsible Ex- A “peer assessment” of experience and ca- 3 perience gained after the completion pability against the competence criteria, of “structured training” or equiva- and test of personal commitment to profes- lent, and confirmed by “peer as- sional conduct and development. sessment” at the Professional Re- view Interview.A major revision of the 1990 edition of SARTOR had become necessary, in the view of the En-gineering Council, because of the changed national and international circumstances, including: • Operation in a global market for goods and services, underlining

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Sumit Ghosh; Raymond Kuo

describes a correlation-based, scientific study to evaluate the proposed model,wherein the parameter design reflects the knowledge and experience acquired during the second author'stenure as an advisor to the undergraduate admissions office for the Sc.B. engineering program at BrownUniversity between 1989 and 1992. During this period, the second author examined over 900 randomly-selected applicants from diverse cultural and socio economic backgrounds and geographical regions in theUS and international applicants and his assessments were treated as ``first reads,'' or key evaluations. Thepaper develops key non-financial aid related criteria -- academic and non-academic, based on those actuallyused in the selection of applicants into the Sc.B

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

K. P. Brannan

developed that really made me look forward to my work and enabled me to enjoy myassociations here. The idea for a series of teaching/learning workshops sprang up fromsomewhere and engineering faculty attended them in surprising numbers. Faculty members werenot just enthusiastic; faculty members from this institution were winning awards - just aboutevery year, in fact. Even with the state's new push for careful assessment of teaching, we had noreason for concern. We had even begun a Center of Teaching Excellence that was thriving withthe new interest." Dean Silver paused and gazed thoughtfully out the window before continuing."Something seems to have happened to the momentum we had gained. Over the last couple ofyears, there have been no

Conference Session

Communication - Needs and Methods

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Nicometo, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Kevin Anderson, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Traci Nathans-Kelly, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas McGlamery, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education

a moreinterpersonal communication skill set in students. Indeed, as Trevelyan pointed out in his studyof communication practices of engineers in Australia, “assessment of communication inengineering education is misaligned with practice requirements”5. To better align educationalassessment of communication practices in the first place, educators need to know more abouthow this skill set is defined and practiced in engineering workplaces. This paper intends to helpshed light on that question through reporting on the ways that practicing engineers valued,defined, and practiced “communication skills”.Study Description and MethodsThis study is part of a larger project sponsored by the National Science Foundation whichexamines the alignment of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane Brown, Washington State University; Dean Lewis, Washington State University

evolving workplace. Most research on conceptual understanding isfocused on concept inventories, non-calculational conceptual multiple-choice assessments ofstudent conceptual understanding. These studies provide insight into what misconceptionsstudents have, but lack rich and detailed descriptions of students understanding of integratedconcepts. Physics education researchers have investigated students’ conceptual understandingsthrough in-depth interviews for more than twenty years. The purpose of this research is toinvestigate students’ conceptual understanding of normal and shear stresses and deformationsusing clinical interviews.Research and Theories of Conceptual ChangeConceptual understanding can be understood considering the term conceptual

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Terry Brumback, University of Alabama; Randal Schumacker, The University of Alabama; Daniel Fonseca, The University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

engineering course. Journal of Engineering Education, 92, 263-268.Dori, Y.D., & Belcher, J. (2005). How does technology-enabled active learning affectundergraduate students’ understanding of electromagnetism concepts? Journal of the LearningSciences, 14, 243-279.Fromm, E. (2003). The changing engineering educational paradigm. Journal of EngineeringEducation, 92, 113-121.Jensen, D., Self, B., Rhymer, D., Wood, J., & Bowe, M. (2002). A rocky journey towardeffective assessment of visualization modules for learning enhancement in engineeringmechanics. Educational Technology and Society, 5(3), 150-162.Linsenmeier, R.A., Kanter, D.E., Smith, H.D., Linsenmeier, K.A., & McKenna, A.F. (2008).Evaluation of a challenge-based human metabolism

Conference Session

Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Gabriel Diaz, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Eugenio Lopez-Aldea, NIEDAX; Nuria Oliva, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Nevena Mileva, Plovdiv Universifty; Catalina Martinez-Mediano, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Mihail Milev, Plovdiv Universifty; Slavka Tzanova, Sofia University; Edmundo Tovar, UPM; Martin Llamas, Universidad de Vigo

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

available, are very popular and can be used for different learningfunctionalities, ranging from communication and collaboration purposes to providing access tocontents, both informational and instructional. Performance-centered approach has been provento be more effective than the traditional lecture-practice-test (expository inductive) in traininghigher order skills, for preparing learners for self-learning, improving, adapting for changingjobs.The mPSS project applies performance-centered approach in mobile learning managementsystem for educational and training purposes. Students receive a set of learning resources,consisting in description of adaptive scenarios performance centered assessment methods andcriteria for evaluation and experts

Conference Session

Industry based new Innovative and Nontraditional Curriculum in Industrial Technology and Industrial Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Erich Bauer, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

learningmanagement system such as communication, information, assessment and interaction tools.Communication tools such as email, messaging and blogging can provide students with a meansto not only communicate with their instructor, but also with each other which can help fosterbetter collaboration in projects or assignments. Information tools consist of places where thesyllabus is posted and where supplemental administrative and course materials may be loaded.Online quizzes, tests, and surveys are examples of assessment tools which an instructor or anadministrator can use to determine the amount and quality of student learning. Finally, chat anddiscussion forums as well as file sharing provide opportunities for collaboration and areinteractive type

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Leonid Revzin, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

: introduction to automation and data analysis with a PC in a physical-analytical laboratory. Journal of Chemical Education; 71 (11), 965-966.4. Flint, E. B.; Kortz, C. L.; Taylor, M. A. (2002). Microscale pH titrations using an automatic pipet. Journal of Chemical Education; 79 (6), 705.5. Headric K. L.; Davies T. K.; Haegele A. N. (2000). A simple laboratory-constructed automatic titrator. Journal of Chemical Education; 77 (3), 389.6. Hernlem, B. J. (1996). A versatile and economical automated titration apparatus. Journal of Chemical Education; 73 (9), 878.7. Kaberman, Z.; Dori, Y. J. (2007). Assessing higher order thinking skills of chemistry students in the case-based computerized laboratory environment. Proceedings of the Annual

Conference Session

Curriculum in Telecommunications Engineering Technology

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhammad Hasan, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

evaluate alternativedesign approaches often encountered in computer systems. With such implementation data, morecomplex models can be formulated and simulated to predict and evaluate system performance.Thus, such a reconfigurable platform also enables architecture and organization research. Thispaper presents an outline of a course covering concepts and implementation of computer systemelements, associated laboratory exercises involving reconfigurable logic, and course relatedresearch with simulation results.IntroductionMotivation and rationale: In order to enhance students’ learning in engineering programs, it isimportant to provide them with engaging laboratory and continuous assessment of learningoutcomes 1, 2. Also, providing examples and

Conference Session

Gender and Minority Issues in K-12 Engineering

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Kowalski, Penn State University - New Kensington; Tracie L. Brockhoff, Penn State University - New Kensington

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

) Program, which she co-founded in 1993 and continues to co-direct. She is also the advisor to the Science Club on campus. Page 15.1232.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 The FIRSTE Decade of the New Millennium Outcomes and Assessment For nearly two decades, the Females Interested in Reaching for Science, Technology andEngineering (FIRSTE) Program has directed a considerable number of young women intoengineering, engineering technology and/or non-traditional science careers. Developed throughthe engineering and science departments at XXXX University

Conference Session

Distance and Web-Based Learning in ET: Part I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Arnie Peskin, Excelsior College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-hour upper division courses. Two of them will include on-linelaboratories.The Excelsior College’s nanotechnology and power systems concentrations will address thetechnical workforce shortage in the disciplinary areas of nanotechnology and electrical powersystems by providing education and training at the undergraduate level to the technicians and thetechnologists. The program will be geared to adult learners, and features distance delivery ofcourses including laboratories, as well as opportunities for assessment of the current level ofstudents’ proficiency for course credit.This manuscript focuses on a description of the development of nanotechnology and powersystems concentrations within the on-line BSEET Program offered by Excelsior College

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

aseffective communication, professional and interpersonal skills, and teamwork.Since the MS in Technology program is only two years old at this point, the School is justbeginning to collect and assess its success in meeting its goals and outcomes. Graduatesof the program are asked to respond to a survey assessing the program’s success inmeeting these objectives.Incorporating professional skills development in graduate educationProfessional or soft skills can be incorporated in graduate education in a number of ways.Skills practice can be incorporated within technical classes by encouraging professionalexperience or internship (experiential education), and by including courses onprofessional practice or professional skills within the plan of

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig Gunn, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering, especially automotive engines and energy, through their own effortsto create personal impressions of technical areas. The students worked through a semester artclass, producing a wide range of paintings depicting their impressions. Their reactions to theexperience, a survey given to undergraduate and graduate students on their assessment ofpursuing humanities oriented areas in engineering will be presented, along with educationalliterature aimed at the furtherance of engineering and arts and letters collaboration. Page 15.1001.2IntroductionAs background it is important to note that many individuals who work in engineering believe that

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Silvia Carreño, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

levels. Subject-produced drawings offer a simple and unique way for researchers to assess individualconceptions. These individual-produced drawings offer a window into human sense making thatis often beyond description using mere words5. Psychologists, scientists, sociologists,anthropologists, and education researchers, among others have used and continue to use subject-produced drawings in their research. In the 1950s, the famous anthropologist, Margaret Mead,asked US students to draw pictures of scientists10. The “Draw a Scientist (DAS) test” has beenwidely used to assess students’ attitudes about scientists2, even with Mexican students14. To helpassess students’ ideas about engineering a “Draw an Engineer (DAE) test” was developed7, 9

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Rockaway, University of Louisville; D. Joseph Hagerty, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

these concepts into their curriculum.One of the most interesting efforts in revamping course presentation has been to change the waya truly fundamental course, Statics, is taught.In order to modify the existing Statics course to meet the QEP objectives, minor changes werenecessary in areas of course design (course objective, culminating experience, flowchart ofprogress) and assessment procedures (pre-quiz, group problems, and optional final). Thechanges were not extensive, but rather only minor changes to presentation or organizationalformat. Statics is one of the core courses within the engineering curriculum and a significantamount of information must be conveyed and mastered. Thus, the changes presented do notdisrupt the normal classroom

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Rabb, United States Military Academy; John Rogers, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

civil engineers’ role in planning, designing, building,operating and maintaining the nation’s infrastructure. Students will use computer modeling andsimulation tools to design, build and test a truss bridge. Students will also design and build abridge out of K-nex components, and load the bridge to failure in a competition. Surveyedparticipants overwhelmingly praise the hands-on learning.IntroductionAccording to the 2006 Program for International Student Assessment (PISA), 15-year-old U.S.students ranked at the bottom third for both mathematics and science compared to all othercountries that participated.1 The U.S. has seemingly fallen behind other developed countries, ineducating the students to succeed in the math and science curriculum. Many

Conference Session

Teaching Mechanical Systems: What's New

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nashwan Younis, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. In particular, thepaper addresses the use of photoelastic images to enhance the learning of stressconcentration factors. Student reaction to the new approach is assessed and presented.IntroductionMechanical engineering students are introduced to the concepts of stress and strain in asolid body through the Strength of Materials course. The principles and methods used tomeet the learning objectives are drawn from prerequisite courses in statics, physics, andcalculus together with the basic concepts of elasticity and properties of engineeringmaterials. Perhaps, an analysis of the effects of stress concentrations is also discussed.In the first Machine Design course, junior mechanical engineering students learn to get astress concentration

Conference Session

Rethinking Traditional Pedagogical Strategies

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jumoke Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Richard Cerkovnik, Anne Arundel Community College; Wesley Lawson, University of Maryland; Lan Xiang, Montgomery College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

authors detailedconclusions reached by fifty participants from two-year and four-year institutions in a NationalScience Foundation sponsored workshop held in 2004. One conclusion was that articulationagreements must be supported by partnerships between two-year and four-year colleges toachieve seamless transfers of students from the two-year schools. In addition, student outcomesand competencies should be used for articulation instead of courses. The workshop participantsalso suggested further evaluation of the transfer process using such criteria as assessment oflearning outcomes and competencies. In Educating the Engineer of 2020 2, one of the 14recommendations of a project sponsored by the National Academy of Engineering is that four-year

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter Schilling, MSOE

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

theinstructor had not previously taught juniors. Thus, it is not possible to determine if there was areduction in late submissions. However, it is possible to assess the data relative to studentsubmissions. As was noticed with the sophomore class data, nearly half of the students routinelysubmitted assignments early. Furthermore, the percentage of late submissions was very similarto that measured for the sophomore class. The data does suffer from one outlier data point,specifically assignment 2, as a significant number of students experienced problems completingthe assignment due to an anomaly in a pre-requisite course.Qualitative ObservationsWhile the quantitative data indicates that this mechanism may have helped in reducingprocrastination, there are