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2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference
Authors
Paul McMullin
A Framework for Teaching Project Based Structural Engineering CoursesPaul McMullinPaul is an educator, structural engineer, and mountaineer. He holds degrees in Mechanical and Civilengineering, and is a licensed engineer in numerous states. He worked through college as a steel detailer,and spent the last 20 years working on unusual (and ordinary) projects. His favorite work is on historic,industrial structures, on the verge of falling down (or well on their way). He is the lead editor of theArchitects Guidebook to Structures. In his spare time, he loves being with his wife and kids; climbing,hiking, sewing packs, remodeling the house, and living life. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2023A Framework
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Engaging Students in Learning
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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University; Gordon Skelton, Jackson State University; Evelyn Leggette, Jackson State University
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Engineering Technology
AC 2010-158: INTEGRATING SELF-REGULATED LEARNING INSTRUCTION INA DIGITAL LOGIC COURSEHuiRu Shih, Jackson State University Dr. HuiRu (H.R.) Shih is a Professor of Technology at Jackson State University (JSU). He received his Ph.D. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri. Dr. Shih is a registered professional engineer and a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).Wei Zheng, Jackson State University Dr. Wei Zheng is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Jackson State University. He received his Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from University of Wisconsin-Madison and has over 10-year industrial experience.Tzusheng Pei , Jackson State
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Emerging Computing and Information Technologies I
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tamer Omar, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University
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Computing & Information Technology
lecturecourses offered during the same semester. The emphasis in this case study is the supportprovided to the students and the continuous improvement cycle used by instructors to improvethe educational experience. Challenges facing the students include both problems with thetechnical aspects of the virtual environment (e.g. corrupted virtual machine files, virtualenvironment slowdown due to heavy loads, or excess resource consumption by misconfiguredvirtual machines), and questions about the academic material being taught (e.g. why an errormessage is being given after a specific instruction). Several methods are used to provide supportto the students including discussion boards, online video conferencing, announcements andinstructions provided via the
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies: Electrical and Control Engineering
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason Yao, East Carolina University; Brent Walter Reed
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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies
interaction, and improvelearning outcomes. This paper presents the learning theory that supports hands-on experience,the basic structure of the course, the implantation and logistics of the projects, and assessmentapplied to evaluate outcomes as a result of this hands-on addition.Introduction“The function of the engineering profession is to manipulate materials, energy, and information,thereby creating benefit for humankind. To do this successfully, engineers must have aknowledge of nature that goes beyond mere theory.” [1] Various forms of laboratory learningexperience are utilized in engineering curricula to assist students to gain this knowledge. Amongthese laboratory approaches, simulation based on computer software [2, 3] and hands-onexperiments
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1997 Annual Conference
Authors
Ralph O. Buchal
traditional media, but these tools are still weak in their ability torecord and archive the results of the collaborative activity. Current asynchronous communication tools areprimarily text-based. These tools can maintain a record of discussions and collaborative activities, but they areweak in support for multimedia.Easy Access To Information And Experts Data and information are the raw materials from which knowledge and understanding are built. As Page 2.170.4shared knowledge and understanding are constructed, the search for information becomes focused rather thanrandom, and questions become well defined. For example
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2023 PSW
Authors
Alton Lo; Matthew Cha
SINCHDrone UAV: Preparations for Technology Integration and Testing Alton Lo, Matthew Cha, Steven Dobbs (Faculty) Department of Aerospace Engineering Christopher Lai, Jenny Zhen Yu (Faculty) Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Joseph Rico, Maya Tene Department of Mechanical Engineering California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, CA 91768, USAAbstractUnmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are steadily growing more popular and accessible in both thecommercial and military industries, but today’s UAVs are severely limited in their
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Improving Multidisciplinary Engineering Education
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2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Sherra Kerns; Edwin Jones; John Weese
programs is properly oriented tolook at the quality of the program, make certain that it meets the ABET general criteria, haseffective programs for assessing how well it meets its outcomes and objectives, and makes Page 10.222.3Weese, Jones, and Kerns, ASEE & ABET Collaboration Page 4adjustments to improve its effectiveness. The evaluator is not fettered by having to set asidelong-standing aspects of program criteria.Through its regional and national meetings, ASEE can readily accommodate training sessions forABET evaluators. ASEE also has the infrastructure for disseminating training materials
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Tips and Tricks for Assessing Student Performance
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University
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New Engineering Educators
contribution of this paper is to summarize research on self-assessment overtime, including where it has and has not proved successful, as well as to survey severalapproaches and software applications for incorporating self-assessment into a course.Keywords: self-assessment, peer assessment, evaluation rubric1. IntroductionSelf-assessment is a powerful mechanism for enhancing learning. It encourages studentsto reflect on how their own work meets the goals set for learning concepts and skills. Itpromotes metacognition about what is being learned, and effective practices for learning.It encourages students to think about how a particular assignment or course fits into thecontext of their education. It imparts reflective skills that will be useful on the
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First-Year Programs: Work in Progress Postcard Session
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University; Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University; Samhita Rhodes, Grand Valley State University
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First-Year Programs
Paper ID #26688Student Success Initiative to Engage and Provide Academic Support for First-Year Engineering StudentsDr. Lindsay Corneal, Grand Valley State University Lindsay Corneal is an Associate Professor in the Padnos College of Engineering and Computing at Grand Valley State University. She received her B.A.Sc. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Windsor, a M.B.A. from Lawrence Technological University, and a Ph.D. from Michigan State University in Materials Science and Engineering.Dr. Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University Nicholas Baine, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of
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Programs in Entrepreneurship
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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University; Seth Orsborn, Bucknell University
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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation
Paper ID #6277”Impact! Exploring Innovation Across Disciplines” - Engaging the Univer-sity Innovation Ecosystem Through a University-Wide CourseDr. Steven B. Shooter, Bucknell University Steve Shooter is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bucknell University where he has taught for 18 years. He teaches classes such as senior design, exploring innovation, mechanical design, and mecha- tronics. His research is in information management in design, managing innovation and robotics. As a registered professional engineer in Pennsylvania he has consulted with dozens of companies on new product ventures and production
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Design for Society and the Environment
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christopher Williams, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech; Karen Gilbert, Virginia Tech
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Design in Engineering Education
AC 2009-1404: "REAL OUTREACH EXPERIENCES IN ENGINEERING":MERGING SERVICE LEARNING AND DESIGN IN A FIRST-YEARENGINEERING COURSEChristopher Williams, Virginia Tech Christopher Bryant Williams is an Assistant Professor at the Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University with a joint appointment in the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Education departments. Professor Williams is the Director of the Design, Research, and Education for Additive Manufacturing Systems (DREAMS) Laboratory. His joint appointment reflects his diverse research interests which include design, methodology, layered manufacturing, and design education.Richard Goff, Virginia Tech Richard Goff is an
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Assessment Instruments
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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Gerlick, Pittsburg State University; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown, Washington State University
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Educational Research and Methods
AC 2011-907: ESTABLISHING INTER-RATER AGREEMENT FOR TIDEE’STEAMWORK AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ASSESSMENTSRobert Gerlick, Pittsburg State University Dr. Robert Gerlick is Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology at Pittsburg State Uni- versity.Denny C. Davis, Washington State University Dr. Davis is Professor of Bioengineering and Director of the Engineering Education Research Center at Washington State University. He has led numerous multidisciplinary research projects to enhance engi- neering education. He currently leads projects creating and testing assessments and curriculum materials for engineering design and professional skills, especially for use in capstone engineering design courses
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Steven W. Villachica, Boise State University; Donald Plumlee, Boise State University; Linda Huglin, Boise State University; Drew Borresen, Boise State University
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NSF Grantees
duringthe Fall.III. Promoting Faculty Adoption through the Sounding BoardTo support the implementation and adoption of the instructional strategies used in the E²R2PTest Bed, the project team will incorporate the help of a Sounding Board. Sounding Boardmembers include faculty from materials science engineering, mechanical and biomechanicalengineering, electrical and computer engineering, and civil engineering. Other members includeliaisons to the Engineering College’s administration as well as other parties from the Colleges ofBusiness and Economics and Arts and Science. The sounding board acts as a change tool. Theywill observe and guide the efforts of the E2R2P team and the courses they redesign in the testbed. The multidisciplinary membership of
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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University
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International
AC 2008-1421: USING TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICELEARNING TO PROMOTE AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses and does research concerning appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education.Glenn Blalock
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Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Richard Heist; Ann Marie Flynn
Mechanical Engineering. The Mission of the College is to provide acontemporary, person-centered educational experience characterized by high academic standards,reflection on values and principles, and preparation for a life-long career. In this regard it is alsoimportant to note that, consistent with this Mission, there is a strong emphasis on providingeducational opportunities to first generation college students. As mentioned earlier, retention of students has both institutional and global ramifications. Page 8.63.1Considering the stringent economic constraints facing most colleges and universities, the “costs” “Proceedings of the 2003
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
eugene leo draine mahmoud, Mt. San Antonio Community College
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #39466Board 303: High Tech and High Touch: Inclusive Ecosystems for CommunityCollege Engineering and Engineering Technology Student SuccessProf. eugene leo draine mahmoud, Mt. San Antonio Community College eugene is a Professor of Physics and Engineering and educational researcher at Mt. San Antonio College (Mt. SAC). He received a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering with a minor in Ethnic Studies from the Uni- versity of California, San Diego; and a M.S. and Engineers’ Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology. Currently, he serves as the chair for the California Engineering Liaison
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Communication and Professional Skills in BME
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joe Tranquillo; Daniel Cavanagh, Bucknell University
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Biomedical
document often is linear.We have found that short, upgraded writing assignments (e.g. minute papers) are anexcellent way for students to practice writing without the fear of harming their grade (1).In-class writing exercises are also a mechanism for students to synthesize informationthey have just learned. For example, in BMEG 210, class is sometimes concluded byasking students to write about a real-world problem that can be solved using coursematerial. In BMEG 210 and 350, some labs are conducted as demonstrations with areflective writing assignment to be completed in class. Alternatively, a short writtenassignment (e.g. individual or group brainstorming session) at the beginning of class canbe used to increase student engagement in the material
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K-12 Poster Session
Collection
2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Robert Sherwood; Stacy Klein-Gardner
come together to developand field test new materials for secondary school science classrooms. The instructional unitshave as their starting point a “grand challenge” that not only assists the students using thematerials to see a real world application of the science knowledge they will be learning but alsoserves as a focus for student understanding. For example, the grand challenge for the OpticsMosaic centers on the need for the student to select and justify a remedy to their mother's need toget rid of her glasses. Students study the fundamentals of optics within the context of solving thisgrand challenge.Research has shown that young women learn science better when certain characteristics of theclassroom and curriculum are met. Specifically
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Faculty Development Lightning Talks
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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Donna C. Llewellyn, Boise State University; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Megan F. Gambs, Boise State University
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Faculty Development Constituent Committee
around education issues in general, and in particular on increasing access and success of those traditionally under-represented and/or under-served in STEM higher education.Prof. William L. Hughes, Boise State University Professor William L. Hughes is the Director of the Micron School of Materials Science & Engineering at Boise State University. He also serves as the Director of the Nucleic Acid Memory Institute, where his research team reads and writes information into DNA for archival storage applications. Finally he is a faculty fellow of the College of Innovation + Design, which he cofounded at Boise State. Professor Hughes received his B.S. and Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering from Virginia Tech and
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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON) Technical Session 3
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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stephanie Laughton, The Citadel
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Environmental Engineering Division (ENVIRON)
health [11]. These categories are echoed in the ABETEnvironmental Engineering curriculum standards: (a) mathematics, fundamental sciences, andfluid mechanics, (b) material and energy balance, fate and transport in/between air, water, andsoil phases, (c) hands on experiments and data analysis, (d) design of systems considering risk,uncertainty, sustainability, etc., and (e) professional practice and project management includingpolicy and regulation [32]. These categories form the basis of course groupings shown in Table2. Among the eight EnvE PUIs, three were selected for direct curricular comparison – Cal PolyHumboldt, Saint Francis, and UW-Platteville. These three cover the temporal and spatialvariation of EnvE PUIs. Two are public, state
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Design in the BME Curriculum and ABET Assessment
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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jason Bazil, Purdue University; Aaron Kyle, Purdue University; Suneera Bhatia, Purdue University; Brain Moerdyk, Purdue University; Thomas Talavage, Purdue University; Andrew Brightman, Purdue University; Allison Sieving, Purdue University; George Graber, Purdue University; Ann Rundell, Purdue University
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Biomedical
(C) a voltage is appliedacross the chest with both feet grounded.4.2.2 Lab Addressing Signal Propagation in Nervous Tissue The specific learning objectives of this lab explicitly address bioelectricity and measurementprinciples. These learning objectives are: 1. Understand and observe how excitable tissue (in particular nervous and muscle tissue) conducts and responds to electrical signals 2. Understand how the observed bioelectric waveform is a function of electrode placement and signal propagation velocity Students are introduced to the mechanisms by which action potentials (AP) are generated Page 11.275.7from ion fluxes
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2012 Northeast Section Meeting
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Ethan Danahy; Morgan Hynes; Leslie Schneider; Danielle Dowling
of theRoboBooks Website, it did not do well in promoting sharing and collaboration [31]. Sneeringer investigated theimplementation of the RoboBooks software and its associated Web-based environment as a platform for sharing andcollaboration. Focusing on college classrooms, the study characterized student sharing behaviors (looking atpersonal vs. academic material) and analyzed the current RoboBooks software and test website as platforms forsharing and collaboration. Sneeringer found that students needed external factors—for example, explicitrequirements embedded within the activity—to encourage sharing behavior when it came to academic material. Hisresearch pointed to the three main technical requirements for facilitating the sharing of
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Postcard Session: Experiential Learning as a High-Impact Student Experience
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Addison J. Litton, Utah State University ; Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University; Sarah E. Lopez, Utah State University
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Cooperative and Experiential Education
Paper ID #23767Increasing Student Self-Efficacy through Undergraduate Research Experi-ences: A Qualitative StudyAddison J. Litton, Utah State University Addison J Litton is an undergraduate student at Utah State University, studying Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science. He is doing research in engineering education, under the direction of Dr. Wade Goodridge and his graduate assistant Mr. Benjamin Call.Dr. Wade H. Goodridge, Utah State University Wade Goodridge is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. He holds dual B.S. degrees in Industrial Technology Education
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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 7
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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Christine Allain Roach, Texas A&M University
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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)
giving students control over video playback, have been shown toimprove learning outcomes [8]. Advancements in video technology now enable more sophisticatedinteractivity features such as embedded quiz questions, polls, enforced pauses, and branchingscenarios. These features can foster deeper learning by encouraging students to actively process andapply new knowledge as they watch [10], [11], [8], [12], leading to deeper understanding andretention of material [1], [9].Embedded QuizzesEmbedded quizzes are interactive questions integrated directly within the video user interface, whichpause playback and require learners to respond before the video continues. This design can be used toprompt learners to process and apply information in real time and
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Focus on the Classroom: Innovative Pedagogies
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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kristin Kelly Frady; Rebecca S Hartley, Clemson University Center for Workforce Development; Kapil Chalil Madathil, Clemson University; Hope Epps Rivers, South Carolina Technical College System; Elaine L. Craft, Florence-Darlington Technical College; Stephanie Denise Frazier, South Carolina Technical College System
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Two Year College Division
Carolina Educator and serves on various boards to assist with implementation of workforce development is a statewide model including: the Anderson, Oconee, Pickens Showcase board, the technical college led Partnership for Academic and Career Education, Oconee County Work Ready Community Board of Advisors, and Pickens Career and Technology Center Advisory Board. In over 10 years in development of educational and training materials Kris has designed and delivered professional development and training courses and seminars for 501-c3 organizations across the United States. Her experience as a professional educator has supported her development of educational resources, knowledge of P-12 and technical college systems and
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ryan Solnosky P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Roy B. Clariana, Pennsylvania State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
todevelop and then field test an open educational browser-based writing-to-learn tool called GIKS.The underlying theory is that writing-to-learn with immediate formative feedback presented asconcept networks is engaging and effective for learning course lesson concepts. This work wasconducted in a second-year architectural engineering course focused on building materials,processes, and modeling. Participants (n=84) completed a lesson (readings, lecture, and labs)followed by writing prompts centered on the following topics: Building with Concrete and alsoWood Construction. At the end of each module, students completed the standing end-of-modulemultiple-choice post-test that included items from those lessons as well as items from otherlessons in the
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Aligning Graduate Programs with Industrial Needs
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Siny Joseph, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Jung Oh, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus
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Graduate Studies
. Her interests in scholarship of teaching include cross- curricular innovation.Dr. Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University - Polytechnic Campus Raju Dandu is the Director of Bulk Solids Innovation Center and Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology of the School of Integrated Studies of Kansas State University Polytechnic. As the Direc- tor, he manages the industry-university research, education, training, and full-scale testing activities of the storage and pneumatic conveying of bulk solids such as sugar, starch, minerals, chemicals, pigments, fillers, plastic resin, and recycled plastics. His professional interests in engineering are product design and development, CE Certification, 16-bit medical imaging
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Pre-College: Evaluation
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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Deborah A. Lange, Carnegie Mellon University; Donna M, Beck, Carnegie Mellon University; Judith R. Hallinen, Carnegie Mellon University; Susan Finger, Carnegie Mellon University; Annette M. Jacobson, Carnegie Mellon University; Alicia Angemeer, Carnegie Mellon University; G. Lynn Berard, Carnegie Mellon University
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Pre-College Engineering Education Division
consumables?  How did the program assess its success?  Were some willing to share specifics about building their kits, including potential copyright issues?At North Dakota’s Grand Forks Public Library (GFPL), grant monies from IEEE and the NDState Library allowed for the purchase of materials for their STEM kits. Worth noting is thattheir STEM library activities are made possible through cooperation with the Dakota ScienceCenter (module developers) and the University of North Dakota College of Engineering and1 Brophy, S., Klein, S., Portsmore, M., Rogers, C.; Advancing Engineering Education in P-12 Classrooms; Journal ofEngineering Education, 2008.2 Committee on Standards for K-12 Engineering Education; Standards for K-12 Engineering
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Curriculum in Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology: Part II
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chao Li, Florida A&M University; G. Thomas Bellarmine, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Leon Prosper, Florida A&M University/Florida State University
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Engineering Technology
. Page 14.573.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Enhancing students’ learning in Electronics Engineering Technology courses by using mobile Tablet PC technology Chao Li G. Thomas Bellarmine Leon Prosper Electronic Engineering Technology (EET) Florida Agriculture and Mechanical University {chao.li, gnanasigamani.bellar, leon.prosper}@famu.eduAbstractIn this article, the authors address a modern method of instruction using the new instructionaltechnology in the classroom. This project is funded by Hewlett Packard (HP) Higher EducationGrant. The main objective of this project is to integrate the use
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Minorities in Research
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Andrea Ogilvie
something which is completely original and that may beimplemented within a short period of time is very invigorating.” - Joan Hanson, SeniorArchitectural Engineering, “Tensegrity Building Structures”“TREX is a great program that has given me exposure to research and development that Iwouldn’t have been able to experience otherwise.” – Justin Henry, Junior Electrical Engineering,“Construction of Equipment for Use in Microelectronic Research”“The TREX Program has been a great experience. To actually get an opportunity to apply whatI’ve learned over the past couple of years and to take a glimpse at what I might be doing for therest of my life is almost too good to be true.” – Eddie DeGracia, Senior Mechanical Engineering,“Microscale Laser Materials