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2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting

Authors

Michael B. O'Connor PE P.E., New York University

divergences in the SCE responses and allow students tobetter inform their answers in such surveys.Conclusions and future workThe significant finding of this paper is that this approach to academic program evaluation byNYU is innovative and constitutes a new application of mixed methods relevant to theengineering education community. It also presents recommendations for applying the mixed-method approach in an environment where programs that conduct assessments must meet ABETand MSCHE requirements for continuous improvement. The NYU BSCE program has usedmixed methods results in its evaluation processes resulting in decisions and actions for academicimprovement. BSCE programs are often confronted with the problem of mixing externalperformance data with

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2003 GSW

Authors

Richard Bannerot; Ross Kastor

. They also provide evaluations for the postersand three of the oral presentations. Review of Course InnovationsMost new courses are a combination of existing ideas and concepts, and part of ourcourse could be put into this category. However, we believe that we have included somenew concepts and innovative applications of some old ones. We have summarized belowsome of the new (to us) features of our course. Many of these features have probablyappeared in other courses over time, but have been integrated here. Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of Texas at Arlington Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering

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2003 GSW

Authors

Jerry K. Keska

Integration of Teaching-by-Inquiry Methods Into Undergraduate Classrooms Jerry K. Keska, Ph.D. Associate Professor, College of Engineering, University of Louisiana at Lafayette, P. O. Box-42972, Lafayette, Louisiana, USA 70506 E-mail: jkeska@louisiana.edu Abstract In the undergraduate teaching process, instructors and students alike often get bored solving simple, rather limited, classic textbook problems which require little if any imaginative thinking. To increase student interest and creative hands-on problem-solving skills, an innovative approach is needed that

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2009 GSW

Authors

Dr. Lynn Peterson; Dr. Carter Tiernan; Lynard Broussard

field trips for Entry to Engineering included a visit to the TCC fire training academyand its automated systems for simulating and measuring fires and fire control, and a behind-the-scenes tour of Bass Performance Hall.The structure of the new Girlgeneering Camp was based on our successful existing co-edEngineering and Computer Science Summer Camps and included, faculty presentations withactivities, engineering field trips, and a team project. The Girlgeneering Camp also included ahands-on engineering individual project that the girls were able to take home with them on thefirst day of camp. The individual project was an innovation for the girls-only camp. Theengineering faculty presentations included hands-on activities, lab tours, and/or

Conference Session

Projects & Partnerships Result in Student Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Cheryl Willis, University of Houston

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Engineering Technology

represented by innovations related to knowledge management. This paper presents somebasic ideas and technology related to the idea of mapping knowledge in a domain. The authorsbelieve these advances in technology are poised to make huge differences in the way we teachand the way students learn. Future work will include implementation of such tools in coursestaught by each author and comparative assessment of student learning outcomes.Bibliography[1] Anderson, O. R., 1992, “Some interrelationships between constructivist models of learning and current neurobiological theory, with implications for science education,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 19(10), 1037-1058.[2] Armatas, C., Holt, D., Rice, M.., 2003, “Impacts of an Online

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Wischow, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University; Shanna Daly, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

assessment is compatible with a design-based methodologicalframework. As we collect lesson feedback and conduct pre- and post-tests focusing onconceptual understandings, we as curriculum designers can use this information to frame futureiterations of the lesson and better address goals for learning.Design-based research in education is formulated on the idea that by designing andimplementing innovative educational materials in everyday settings, we can learn about thelearning process itself.13 Design-based research is characterized as iterative, process-focused,interventionist, collaborative, multilevel, utility-oriented and theory-driven.14, 15 These seven keyattributes are described with respect to this specific study in the methods section of

Conference Session

Novel Energy Applications in Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Schroeder, University of Toledo; Mohammad Elahinia, University of Toledo; Walter Olson, University of Toledo; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Z., “Development of Engineering Problem Solving Skills Through Laboratory Experimentation,” 2001 ASEE Annual Conference (Albuquerque: ASEE, June 2001).8. Morgan, R., and Jones, K., “The Use of Simulation Software to Enhance Student Understanding,” IEE International Symposium on Engineering Education: Innovations in Teaching, Learning and Assessment (Ref. No. 2001/046), 2001, 33/1-33/6.9. Pitts, G. “How do we teach students to relate to real applications,” IEE Colloquium on Engineering Education in the Twenty-First Century (Digest No: 1996/105), May 1996, 5/1-5/5.10. Elahinia, M., and Ciocanel, C. ”Redeveloping the Mechanics and Vibration Laboratory: a Problem Solving Approach,” 2006 ASEE Annual Conference.11

Conference Session

Mechanics Education Programs and Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher Papadopoulos

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Mechanics

evidence that strategic interaction with studentsfosters good learning. Yet with relative gains averaging below 50% even for theinteractively engaged students, these studies also call for further innovations in teaching. Table 1. Summary of FCI Average Student Performance Data FCI Administrator Instructional Mode N Post Test (%) Relative Gain (%) Hestenes et al. [14] Interactive 282 67 49 Hestenes et al. [14] Standard 958 51 28 Hake [11] Interactive 4458 70 48 Hake [11] Standard

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Educational Research and Methods

students in an academic scholarship program going intograduate school full-time and over a 30% rate of such transfer students.I. IntroductionFor some time, there has been a growing concern about the future of the United States in terms Page 13.1287.2of new discoveries and inventions. One of the people leading this battle cry is Professor Romer,“a big-name Stanford University economist.”1 He argues that discoveries don’t simply appearwhen inspiration strikes, but reflect the effort put into innovating. The bottom line for thisconcern is that the number of undergraduate engineering degrees being earned in the UnitedStates has been declining since 1996

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University

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Women in Engineering

. Dimitrui, D.G. and O’Conner, J. “Forging Stronger Ties Between Community Colleges and Four Year Universities,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 2004, 4 pages. 8. Walter, R.J., “Building Bridges to Engineering Careers for Underserved Students,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 2004, 5 pages. 9. Strangeway, R., Chandler, E., Brown, R., Exworthy, K., et al. “An Innovative Two-Plus- Two Transfer Agreement Structure with Multiple Two-Year Colleges in Electrical Engineering Technology,” Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference, June 2006, 9 pages.10. Newman, R., Munukutla, L., and

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Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Callie Ruben, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

. Ohland, M., Zhang, G., Foreman, F., and Haynes, F., “The Engineering Concepts Institute: The Foundation of a Comprehensive Minority Student Development Program at the FAMA-FSU College of Engineering,” Proceedings: Frontiers in Education, 30th Annual Conference, Kansas City, Missouri, October 2000, pp. F1F-17- F1F-20.5. Catalano, G.D., and Catalano, K., “The Binghamton Success Program: Institutionalizing a Minority Engineering Program,” Proceedings: Frontiers in Education, 34th Annual Conference, Savannah, GA, November 2004, pp. S1G-1-S1G-3.6. Monte, A.E. and Hein, G. L., “An Innovative Program to Support Undergraduate Engineering Students from Underrepresented Groups,” Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering

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Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dennis Truax, Mississippi State University; Emma Seiler, Mississippi State University; Donna Reese, Mississippi State University

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Civil Engineering

students doing internet-based research and interacting with visiting representativesfrom MSTI sponsors who made short presentations. Topics that were covered during these sixtyto 75 minute presentations included safety statistics and why Mississippi has a poor safetyrecord, innovative and alternative transportation systems, urban planning, interfacing intermodalsystems, and environmental impact issues related to transportation needs and society’sexpectations.A leadership component was also included in the on-campus activities involving MSTI.Currently, because of the many challenges that confront Mississippi, our citizens fail to see theopportunities of shared community investments yielding shared community growth. Althoughthe timeframe for

Conference Session

Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Middleton, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; Shelly Perdomo, University of Massachusetts Amherst

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering. International Conference on Engineering Education. Available on-line at : http://www.ineer.org/Events/ICEE2002/Proceedings/Papers/Index/0065-0070/0069.pdf.[5] Factbook 2007-2008, Office of Institutional Research, University of Massachusetts Amherst. Available online at: http://www.umass.edu/oir[6] Engineering Workforce Commission, (December, 2006). Engineering & Technology Enrollments Fall 2005, (Washington, DC 2006).1 Prior to reviewing the section initial results, it is important to note that in 2005 and 2006 the programconference remained unchanged. However, in 2007, some innovations were introduced to provideparticipants with personal narratives and lived experiences of current female engineers

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Money and People; Resource Management for Recruitment and Retention

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jacqueline Mozrall, Rochester Institute of Technology; Julie Olney, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Women in Engineering

group shares“best practices” and also cooperates on select community building and outreach activities, whenpossible, in order to leverage resources. For example, the Management Team works particularlyclose with Enrollment Management to develop unique and innovative recruitment strategies.The Management Team invites at least one person from the Support Network to serve on theExecutive Advisory Board, in order to share perspectives and coordinate certain efforts acrossthe University.Society of Women Engineers (SWE) RIT Student Section:This nationally recognized SWE Student Section is a very active group that hosts their ownoutreach and mentoring event each year. This group has strong membership from across severalcolleges, including, KGCOE

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Successful K-12 Programs for Girls & Minorities

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Anthony Brizendine, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

stakeholders in the process.Best practices and lessons learned will be incorporated into the expansion of all program concepts intoadditional rural and inner city high schools, as well as implementing innovative facets of middle schoolstudent, parent, teacher and counselor/advisor involvement. In addition, further expansion andsolidification of the professional and industry alliance is of utmost importance to ensure sustainability of Page 13.23.12the projects and institutionalization of project concepts beyond the periods of NSF funding. 5. References [1] National Science Board, Science and Engineering Indicators—2002, http://www.nsf.gov

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Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Albert Liddicoat, California Polytechnic State University; Jianbiao Pan, California Polytechnic State University; James Harris, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University

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Electrical and Computer

Curriculum,” IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 39, No. 4, November 1996, pp. 512-518.21. Rizkalla, M.E., O’Loughlin, C., and Yokomoto, C., “An innovative model for senior level undergraduate engineering education in electronic manufacturing,” International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 12, No. 2, 1996, pp. 147-151.22. Digilent Nexys Board Reference Manual at http://www.digilentinc.com/Data/Products/NEXYS/Nexys_rm.pdf Page 13.346.15

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Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Veronica Hinton-Hudson, University of Louisville; James Lewis, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

in Science and Engineering, Vol. 10, Issue 3, p.60.[8] Planty, M., Provasnik, S., and Daniel, B., "High School Coursetaking: Findings from the Condition of Education2007." U. S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. (2007).[9] Barrows, H.S., A Taxonomy of Problem-based Learning Methods. Medical Teacher, 20, 481-6, 1986.[10] Milter, R. G., and Stinson, J. E., "Problem-Based Learning in Business Education: Curriculum Design andImplementation Issues." Educational innovation in economics and business administration: The case of problem-based learning, G. Gijselaers, Tempelaar, S., Keizer S., ed., Kluwer Academic Publishers, London. 1993.[11] Duffy, T.M. (1994). Corporate and Community Education: Achieving

Conference Session

Topics in K-12 Engineering

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Goldberg, Buffalo State College; Paul Siciliano, Buffalo State College; Clark Greene, Buffalo State College; Steve Macho, Buffalo State College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

asdiscriminating users of products. They apply their creative thinking and learn to innovate,developing their self-esteem.Barlex points out that the statement enhances the 1988 report’s emphasis for students to operateeffectively and creatively in the made world. He notes the additional and still open concern thatalthough D&T has successfully evolved based on the report, it does not adequately engagestudent concerns with the effects of technology on their lives and the lives of others. Barlexreferences the work of Margarita Pavlova7 who proposed incorporation of socially relevant labexperiments that accomplish the technical requirements of the curriculum, while integratingtopical societal issues relevant to student. Successful design solutions would

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning / International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; James Carlsen, University of Florida; Meghan Ritter, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

0 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2005 Figure 5: Landfills Decreasing Over Time in United StatesRegarding landfill technologies, one of the most innovative and technologically advancedlandfill systems is the bioreactor landfill3.The premise behind such a bioreactor landfill is that its Page 13.916.5internal structure is designed to help rapidly decompose organic materials within a landfill cell.Figure 6 shows a graphical representation of the structure of a bioreactor landfill. This increase

Conference Session

Service - Learning Projects

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mansour Rahimi, University of Southern California; Alex John, USC

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Environmental Engineering

a limited number of study abroad programs. While theseexperiences are valuable and helpful to communities around the world, they offer little exposureto the science behind the effort, nor the role of technical innovation and importance ofentrepreneurialism and the environmental protection in the development process. Whileacademic curricula may teach students that ‘community-based’ projects that are ‘bottom-up’ andemphasize ‘sustainability’ are ideal, they don’t teach students how to actually achieve thoseobjectives, let alone educate students about the ‘nuts and bolts’ of how an internationaldevelopment organization such as “Engineers Without Borders” are run. EWB-USC willempower students with both the knowledge of international

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Belter, California Polytechnic State University; Teana Fredeen, California Polytechnic State University; Heather Smith, California Polytechnic State University; Shirley Magnusson, California Polytechnic State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

analysis of responses on a 7 point Likert scaleshowed an increase in four different areas measured and quantitatively demonstrated meeting ourgoals. However, the survey results also revealed a great propensity of participants alreadyinterested and planning to study engineering. These results will help us to refine our goals,future marketing approaches, and development of the summer program.IntroductionThe Grand Challenges identified by the National Academy of Engineers (NAE)1 and the globalnature of engineering in the 21st century require a diverse set of engineers with innovative ideasand a mindset towards the helping society. Thus, the “Rise Above the Gathering Storm” reportcalls for enlarging the pipeline of students and increasing the number

Conference Session

Engineering in the Middle Grades

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Schnittka, University of Virginia; Randy Bell, University of Virginia; Larry Richards, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-insulatedhouses protect the health of our environment by reducing the need for fossil-fuels or nuclear fuelto operate power plants. She exposes students to innovations in building construction materials,and describes the role that engineering plays in designing materials that protect our environmentand its inhabitants.The demonstrationsThe overall purpose for the special demonstrations was to engage students in cognitivedissonance and encourage conceptual change. Students in the ETK+D class participated in fiveteacher-led demonstrations about heat transfer. They were designed to provide the scaffoldingwhich would help the student learn scientific concepts, concepts which might be beyond thestudents’ reach when not assisted .13 In all, these

Conference Session

Retention Tools and Programs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Neeraj Buch, Michigan State University; Jan Collins-Eaglin, Michigan State University; Nathaniel Ehrlich, Michigan State University; Denise Fleming, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Thomas Wolff, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

for the Cornerstone Engineering / Spartan Engineering program teaching courses in engineering design and modeling. He has also taught courses in machine design, manufacturing processes, mechanics, computational tools and international project design as well as graduate-level courses in engineering innovation and technology management. He has been teaching for 15 years and also has 11 years of industrial management experience. He received his BSME and MSME degrees from Michigan Technological University.Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University Prof. JON STICKLEN is the Director of the Applied Engineering Sciences major, College of Engineering, Michigan State University. Dr. Sticklen also

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Joel Dillon, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephen Suhr, United States Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

emphasize teamwork, and to lead by example. The experience of Design, Build, and Fly developed and strengthened these qualities. This experience also showed me that the real world 3 does not always follow the plan on paper; there will always be set Leader backs or obstacles to conquer. I have learned to remain persistent until the mission is accomplished. Problem solving, Teamwork, deadlines, innovation, and persistence were all qualities that I gained from my capstone and every one of them will be used as a lieutenant and on while serving in the United States Army.Interpretation of Findings for Case Study #2: Team Design-Build-Fly (DBF)Team

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Project-Based Student Learning: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Everly, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Page 14.638.25testing, and troubleshooting are required by each student. Also, calibration skills are required forsuccessful completion of the project. Over the past five years the author has found that studentattitude towards the course and subsequent feedback to be most rewarding, and I was veryencouraged by the level of student involvement in the project. In addition, the effort expended inhardware construction and testing offered students an opportunity to gain a “broader technicalview” of the radio frequency communication process.Bibliography[1] Rutledge, David B., The Electronics of Ratio" Cambridge University, 1999[2] Burdick, W. Burdick, W.N6KR, founder of Adventure Radio Society, innovators and co-owner of Elecraft, Retrieved

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LABVIEW-Based Experiments and Robotics Laboratory

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olawale Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Lawrence Kehinde, Texas Southern University; Kayode P. Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; A. M. Jubril, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Olutola. P. Jonah, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Soji Ilori, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria; Xuemin Chen, Texas Southern University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

control of a Lego robot.Böhne et al 4 reported the development of “Internet Assisted Laboratories (i-Labs)” in acooperation between the Stanford Center for Innovations in Learning and the Learning LabLower Saxony within the Wallenberg Global Learning Network (WGLN). One or theirexperiments uses a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) for the control of a processengineering plant.A web-based laboratory for Control Engineering has been developed at the University ofBologna 5. They implemented a rotary flexible joint, a ball and beam, a flexible link and aFuruta pendulum.Bing Duan, Keck-Voon Ling and Habib Mir M. Hosseini of the School of Electrical andElectronic Engineering, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore have developed anonline

Conference Session

ERM Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Snyder, Taylor University; Elise Romines, Taylor University; Rachel Dodge, Taylor University; Jason Kruegar, Taylor University; Travis Booth, Taylor University; Josh Gates, Taylor University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

into practice; not only the electronics portion, but working as a teamand planning ahead.” The HARP program was started in 2003 through an Indiana Space Grant Consortiumgrant, and has been the recipient of four consecutive grants for the continuation of the program,as well as matching funds from the Lilly Corporation, Taylor University’s Center for Researchand Innovation, and other INSGC grants focusing on research of individual components of thesystem. The program was recognized as having the potential to become a powerful new tool inTaylor University’s STEM curriculum from the very beginning: in the 2003 grant, theobservation was made that the program would be an asset to Taylor University students becauseof the requirements listed

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Julie Trenor, Clemson University

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Educational Research and Methods

equipment, and(d) at times limited guidance from mentors. This study has implications for better understandingand evaluating successful undergraduate research experiences (sponsored and unsponsored) withimplications for recruiting and retaining students for graduate studies and research careers.Discussion of students’ learning outcomes and challenges are presented, as well as implicationsfor improving REUs. This paper can aid REU program directors, coordinators, and facultyadvisors to improve their program and assessment efforts.IntroductionWith global competiveness driving many changes in engineering education, it is imperative thatengineering educators provide students with experiences that promote innovation, creativity, andproblem solving

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; James Corkins, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

State University Stephen J. Krause is Professor in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of bridging engineering and education, design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone Design. He has also co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

traditional meetings and observations, as well as the more innovative use of a teachingjournal. Fellows unanimously felt that they received adequate mentoring from their facultyadvisors, but would have liked to have more networking with the other fellows or peers teachingother courses. With respect to the sense of community on return to their home department, theconsensus was that while fellows did not feel isolated, there was a lack of networking andcontact with other fellows. Fellows made suggestions for ways to increase this community,which were presented along with the other program recommendations in Table 1. Theserecommendations included monthly luncheons to establish a sense of community among currentand past fellows and discuss current