Conference Session

Learning styles affect on students in graphic and design courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy V Ernst, Virginia Tech; Aaron C. Clark, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

while the sample size is small, the Fisher‘s exact Page 23.975.3test is recommended. Five hypotheses of statistical differences between the two samplesubgroups were assessed with the Fisher exact test. The null hypotheses are evaluated based onthe probability of determining a collection of “observed frequencies even more extreme” than theset summarized in the contingency tables from the data obtained (p.633).1 This study wasconducted in both summer and fall semesters of 2012 at a large state university in the Southeastof the United States.Instrument OverviewVARK is a questionnaire that provides users with a profile of their learning preferences

Conference Session

Misconceptions

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dana Denick, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

fail because they cannotbe assessed9.The following model of learning equilibrium as conceptual change implements aspects of both"knowledge in pieces" and "theory-like" frameworks for conceptual change. Similar to whatdiSessa argues, assessment is suited to measuring how students' understand pieces ofinformation. Much of the literature used to provide evidence of equilibrium as a difficultconcept across domains rely on a knowledge-in-pieces structure to isolate and understand howstudents' misconceived specific concepts, whether the concept is equilibrium itself or a relatedconcept. However, the learning process described in the following model relies heavily on atheory-like framework of conceptual change including knowledge or attitudes

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Farshid Marbouti, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

solving in engineering”.MEA’s are based on six principles [1]: 1. Model Construction principle: The design of the problems must allow creating a model including elements, relationships between these elements, and patterns and rules governing these relationships. 2. The Reality Principle: Problems must be meaningful and relevant to the students. 3. Self-assessment principle: Students must be able to self-assess their solutions. 4. Construct documentation principle: Students must be able to reveal and document their thinking processes within their solution. 5. Construct share-ability and reusability principle: Solutions created by students should be easily adapted to other situations. 6. Effective Prototype principle: Others

Conference Session

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew J Pasek, University of Windsor

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

paper also assesses specific character and professional attributes, stereotypes (profession-,ethnicity or gender-based) and attributes known to facilitate viewer's identification with on-screen characters, of entrepreneurs portrayed in selected films. Page 23.1029.2IntroductionUse of feature films as educational material is not entirely new4. Both feature and documentaryfilms have been used as teaching and learning resources in a variety of disciplines, includingpsychiatry19, history13, anthropology and cultural studies2, law3, medicine1, management4,5,7,10,11and perhaps others. Film as a teaching medium has found wide use in corporate

Conference Session

FPD 2: Retention

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lizzie Santiago, West Virginia University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

engineering students at WVU must complete a common“first year experience” before moving to an engineering major. Prior to registration, amathematics placement test is administered to assess Calculus readiness. Students who are notcalculus-ready at entry usually take 1.5 to 2 years to complete the courses required to move to anengineering major. This study only includes students in their first semester in college; none ofthe students have declared an engineering major. Table 1: Characteristics of the sample studied Parameter Statistics Gender Male 69

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kellie Grasman, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

all-classroom or all-online approach and were free tochange their mode of participation throughout the semester.Although some students chose to attend regularly in the classroom while others preferred toreview course material online, all students were assessed in the same manner. Course gradeswere determined by performance on four in-class exams (80% of overall grade) and weeklypractice Problem assignments completed in WileyPLUS (20% of overall grade). Weekly,ungraded Reading assignments were also completed in WileyPLUS. In addition to the online andclassroom resources, students were provided both face-to-face and electronic Support Resources.Those students with questions about specific problems or issues with general topics couldreceive

Conference Session

Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Alan R Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young Univeristy

Tagged Divisions

International

partnerships with industry, and international issues in design. As associate dean of undergraduate studies he has promoted and supported the structuring and expansion of international programs. He is an active member of ASME and ASEE.Dr. Randall Davies, Brigham Young Univeristy Dr. Davies is currently an assistant professor of Instructional Psychology and Technology at Brigham Young University. His research involves program evaluation in educational settings with the general objective of understanding and improving the teaching and learning process. His research has a specific focus of evaluating technology integration, assessment policy, and educational practices

Conference Session

Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

who are geographically distributed and cannot visit SPSU’scampus.” SPSU has already formed several partnerships with member institutions in theTechnical College System of Georgia (TCSG). One goal of such partnerships is to enablestudents to complete laboratory exercises at facilities that are remote to the SPSU campus. Inthe section of the plan entitled “Academic Year 2014-2015” is stated “Plan for remotecontrolled labs developed.”Georgia Institute of Technology, SavannahAs part of his thesis research for a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering at the GeorgiaInstitute of Technology, Savannah campus, which is member of the GTREP program, A.C.Hyder, designed “The Heat Transfer Remote Laboratory” experiment4 in order to assess theviability

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jill Nelson P.E., California Polytechnic State University; John W. Lawson, Architectural Engineering, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

uncommon to have multiple learningpreferences. Research (Tanner and Allen 2004)4 has hypothesized that the high number ofstudents leaving math and science is in part due to the information delivery methods that createroadblocks to understanding.In the late 1970s there was a surge of interest in assessing learning preferences, and between thenand now many researchers developed typologies that assess learning style preferences (Hawkand Shah 2007)5. One of the most common methodologies is VARK, discussed in the 1995paper by Neil Fleming titled “I’m different not dumb; Modes of presentation (VARK) in thetertiary classroom.” Fleming is one of the developers of VARK. As stated by Fleming, VARK isnot focused on labeling but is focused on selecting

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas H Timmer, University of Texas, Pan American; Miguel Gonzalez, University of Texas, Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

constructed with varying amounts of variability in the height,width and depth dimensions facilitating different outcomes. Assessment of student performanceand perceptions (behavior and attitudes) from a small-scale (initial) pilot study will be measured,evaluated and discussed.IntroductionMontgomery states that “determining the capability of the measurement system is an importantaspect of many quality and process improvement activities.”1 Quality is integral component ofmost organizations and is a primary method in which organizations compete.2 The Society ofManufacturing Engineering (SME) has repeatedly identified quality as an important competencygap in the field of manufacturing.3,4This paper presents a method to address the quality competency gap

Conference Session

Crossing Boundaries - Service Learning and Interdisciplinary Teams

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edwin R. Schmeckpeper, Norwich University; Michael Puddicombe, Norwich University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

their job well?  What does ‘A’ need to know from you so ‘B’ can do their job?  How do I get you to invest in my goals?  How do we each define a high level of craft?  What is the appropriate level of precision for the task? For the project?  What are the appropriate tolerances: physically as well as socially?  What are your incentives for the project? What do think are the other disciplines’ incentives for the project?  What are your risks for the project? What do you think are the other disciplines’ risks for the project?The first modules will focus on group interaction, communication, leadership and conflictresolution. These will include a personality self-assessment to help students identify their ownbehaviors

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Albers, North Carolina State University; Elizabeth A Parry, North Carolina State University; Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

115th Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Society forEngineering Education (ASEE 2008), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. K-12 and Pre-College Engineering DivisionResources:Albers, L., Bottomley, L., Spolarich, A., Wilson, C., & Ganson, L. (2011). A 2-Year Case Study: Assessing theImpact of Active Learning on Elementary School Students During GK-12 Outreach Administered EnergyClubs. Paper presented at the 118th Annual Conference and Exposition of the American Society for EngineeringEducation (2011), Vancouver, British Columbia. Energy Conversion and Conservation DivisionAlbers, L., Bottomley, L., & Parry, E. (2011). Assessing the Impact of Active Learning on Students in Grades3-8 and Their Parents during GK-12 Outreach Program

Conference Session

Grasping the "Concept"

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katharyn E. K. Nottis, Bucknell University; Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University; Ana Gabriela Aguilera Silva, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, 23, 31, 34) Thomaz et al. found that secondary level physics students haddifficulty discriminating between heat and temperature.(34) Carlton found that many teachereducation students, when their prior knowledge was assessed, defined temperature as “…ameasure of how hot or cold something feels” (p. 102).(4) Some students have been found tobelieve that there is no difference between heat and temperature or that heat is a form ofenergy.(9, 10, 30, 35) Even after instruction, some individuals have been found to have incorrectunderstandings of these concepts, or what have been labeled misconceptions.(3) A key reasonbehind these misconceptions is that terms like heat, temperature, and energy are also used indaily life to identify other processes

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

supervisor’s input), the student’s goal statement, and, their resume. Given all of these other factors, further research would provide insight into those common factors that suggest a greater likelihood of graduation success.Bibliography1 Latif, N., & Dyrenfurth, M. (2002). Assessment of an Innovative Masters Program. Proceedings of the 2002 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Washington, DC: American Society for Engineering Education.2 Springer, M. L., Schuver, M. T., & Dyrenfurth, M. J. (2011). Long term alumnus performance and evaluation after graduation from a distance learning hybrid weekend master’s degree program in technology. Proceedings of the 2011 American

Conference Session

Best Methods for NEEs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

management for over 25 years and has research interests in urban hydrology, storm-water management, and assessment of student learning. He has served two four-year terms on Delaware’s En- gineering Licensing Board, the DAPE Council, and has just begun a third. He is active on several NCEES committees. Page 23.1291.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of an Electronic Dossier for PromotionAbstractThis paper relates the experiences of a faculty member in the Department of BioresourcesEngineering at the University of Delaware who has participated in a pilot

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Ali Khasawneh P.E., Jordan University of Science and Technology; Mohammad Obadat P.E., The University of Tennessee at Martin

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Design Module Considering all costs in the analysis, including initial construction costs, maintenance costs,rehabilitation costs and salvage costs, the Life Cycle Cost Analysis Module can be used tofinancially compare different alternative designs7. The most economically advantageousalternative is ultimately identified using different evaluation methods such as net present value orequivalent uniform annual cost method. Cash flow diagrams are generated automatically for eachproject and presented graphically. Figure 4 shows the main window for this module thatillustrates main coast analysis inputs. Figure 4: Life Cycle Cost ModuleSurvey Structure In order to assess the usefulness of incorporating DARWin 3.1

Conference Session

Innovative IE Course Content

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin W. Kile, Quinnipiac University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

obvious exception to this reasoning is a student’s reaction to the “trainees” questions in theManufacturing System Design course. The ability to read and respond to an audience member isoften not stressed during a discussion of formal presentation skills.Although students are not fully trained in the communication skills required for these informalinteractions when they are initially assessed, the skills are developed throughout the semester byway of reflection. These reflections are encouraged during feedback sessions between theinstructor and student. Feedback is provided to the student in all categories, regardless of howthe student performed in the category. After receiving feedback, students are asked to discusstheir strengths and weaknesses

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

formal education setting, free-choice learning engagementsare usually very brief, and participation can range from a single partial completion of an activityto frequent repeated visits and engagements. Levels of guidance within the activity are also wideranging, and visitors have differing levels of prior knowledge when they engage in an activity.All of these factors present a unique challenge when determining the desired outcomes of theactivity, as well as in assessing the activity to ascertain whether or not these outcomes are beingmet by participants. Since FCL encounters like the mini-flume structure challenge are so brief,assessment of learning is particularly difficult. Thus the desired outcomes for the mini-flume

Conference Session

Instrumentation Technical Session I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Yousuf, Savannah State University; Jarvis Brewer T, Savannah State University; Mohamad A. Mustafa, Savannah State University; Alberto G De La Cruz, Savannah State University; Faraz Muhammad Yousuf, 3D Imaging Developer

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

assessment was essentially based on perceived attitude changes, such as whether or notthe students developed an interest in STEM disciplines by scheduling for advanced STEM basedcourses in high school and applying to the university in a STEM related field. All of the highschool students participating in the PBL were given a survey at the end of the project and wereasked to rate their experience with the PBL. The survey was based on four of the AccreditationBoard for Engineering and Technology (ABET) a–k skills9. Table 1.0 shows the results of thesurvey, which rated project activities based on ABET student performance levels and expectedoutcomes. ABET a–k skills were redefined in terms of student perception of the PBL. Activitieswere rated on a

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Fang, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

session was scheduled for less than two hours and primarilyserved as an informal learning opportunity outside the K-12 classroom, the session was designedas a recruiting tool to inspire students’ interest in learning physics and then pursue post-secondary STEM education, rather than as a robust pedagogical tool to assess and significantlyimprove students’ understanding of physics concepts and problem-solving skills within a shortperiod of time. Developing a robust pedagogical tool for use in formal K-12 course curriculum,and reliable and validated assessment instruments, are out of the scope of this work-in-progresspaper.After a brief review of literature on learning science and engineering with toys in STEMeducation, this paper provides several

Conference Session

Teaching Tools: Student Experience and Reflection (NEE)

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taru Malhotra, University of Waterloo; Carolyn G. MacGregor, University of Waterloo; Richard Li, University of Toronto, Canada; Alexander Edwin Kay Glover

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators Division (NEE)

activities. The research conducted in this two-weekTeaching Assistant training course will offer a snapshot of ‘student involvement in courseactivities’ to the instructors and course designers in the Faculty of Engineering.Research Design: The pre-research online version included four modules, with each moduleincluding content (policy, teaching and learning, feedback and assessment, and mental health,self-paced quizzes and assignments, which were graded Credit/No Credit, and students couldrequest early feedback from instructors to help with their submissions. The redesigned onlineversions for Fall 2022 and Winter 2023 offerings received focused content for TAs (fourmodules: policy, teaching and learning, feedback and assessment, and student mental

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen A. Cerda; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

activities that encourage collaboration and teamwork among the participants. Working in groups enhances problem-solving and communication skills, major skills much needed in STEM. 7. Personalized learning: Recognize the diverse interests and abilities of the students and offer opportunities for personalized learning paths. Pre-assessments to gauge the students’ knowledge should be considered and then, the curriculum can be tailored accordingly. 8. Safety protocols: For in-person or virtual hands-on activities and experiments, prioritize the safety and well-being of the participants. Extra care should be given to ensure that all participants understand and follow all relevant health and safety guidelines

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Wei Zhang

Year 1 Cohort of S-STEM Scholars 4 4 3 3 Hispanic/Latino White/Caucasian Males Females Figure 1. Demographics of S-STEM cohorts in Year 1 (AY 2021-2022).An online survey was conducted to gather feedback on the team's year 1 planning andimplementation efforts, as well as the ongoing support provided to the seven scholars. Thesurvey included general perceptual questions aimed at assessing the satisfaction levels ofparticipants. The results of the survey are summarized in Figure 2.Upon analysis of the survey responses, it was evident

Collection

2023 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Eric Einspahr; Nicole Binderup

gather data and ini(ate interven(ons during this (me frame. The basic frameworkwas laid out in Asgarpoor’s paper [8], as indicated by figure 1 below. Figure 1: Proposed Steps of EAIS ProcessStep 1: Solicita(on. Iden(fica(on of key and common first year courses that impact a student’sreten(on in STEM majors.Step 2: Referral/Early Alert. Monitoring pre-course assessments, early term courseachievement, akendance, and faculty referrals to iden(fy students struggling early in the term.Step 3: Interven(on. Reach out to students by faculty, academic advisors, and/or student affairsprofessionals to help students think cri(cally about their struggles.Step 4: Support. Connect students to appropriate campus resources and follow up

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Secules, Florida International University; Nivedita Kumar, Florida International University; Mark Allen Weiss, Florida International University; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Jacqueline Faith Sullivan, University of Central Florida; Maimuna Begum Kali, Florida International University; Bailey Bond-Trittipo, Florida International University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

, andgraduation for a contextual and robust description of the impact of the programmatic interventions. Thisresearch question requires coordination with the project evaluator and will be addressed later in the project,as longitudinal cohort data takes time to assemble.RQ3: How do the programmatic, social, economic, and institutional elements of Flit-GAP’s multi-institutional hybrid learning community support these outcomes and how can they be designed tosupport them further?In a post-COVID reality, many aspects of the internships, research experiences, and community buildingthat students engage in Flit-GAP continue to be virtual, and this level of community building has beenseldom assessed in education research. The multi-layered nature of the virtual

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 4

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Shashi S. Marikunte, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

paper presents a methodical approach used to develop asynchronous web-basedengineering classes at undergraduate level.Challenges of Online TeachingCurrently, most online courses offering is in one of the following three formats: synchronous(zoom), asynchronous (web-based), or hybrid format with some in-person component. In asynchronous format (zoom), classes are offered at a set time and students are expected to log inin during that time. While this format provides a direct line of communication betweeninstructors and students, the instructors find it difficult to keep the class engaging. Also, it isdifficult to assess if students are paying attention during the class. If the instructor focuses oncreating opportunities for students to engage in

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 2

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Uma Balaji, Fairfield University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

insightsabout thin-film solar panels, which could be a solution for older roofs that cannot support heaviersolar panels and advocated this option to a respondent with concerns about roof integrity.The assessment of the students' written assignments was based on the rubric provided in Table 1,focusing on ABET student outcome 4, specifically in the environmental and societal context. Allstudents met the outcome, with their performance falling into either the 'satisfactory' or'exemplary' categories for this particular assignment. Table 1. Assessment Rubric 4. An ability to understand ethical and professional responsibilities and the impact of technical and/or scientific solutions in global, economic, environmental

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 3

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

enhances learning outcomes but also preparestudents for the technical challenges they invariably will encounter in their engineering career.Expected Educational OutcomesThe assessment for this module is streamlined to focus on the key deliverables that demonstrate students’understanding and application of the concepts taught: • Assignment Reports: Students are required to complete design assignments using INSTED. The students will document their design process, simulation results, and subsequent optimizations in comprehensive reports. These reports will test their ability to apply advanced thermal management theories to practical problems, demonstrating their proficiency in using modern engineering tools

Conference Session

Technical Sessions 1

Collection

2024 Fall ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Sofia M Vidalis, Pennsylvania State University, Harrisburg, The Capital College; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

Tagged Topics

Professional Papers

is particularly crucial in countries where English is not thenative language. Furthermore, integrating technology enhances students' intercultural awareness,language learning efficiency, and overall effectiveness. The consensus among EFL teachers isclear: technology integration is a game-changer. However, for this integration to be successful,EFL teachers must possess the necessary knowledge and skills. To cater to the needs of tech-savvy digital native students who thrive on using technology for learning, EFL teachers mustwholeheartedly embrace and integrate technology into their teaching methods. It's all abouthaving a positive attitude towards technology (Huang, 2022).Since the rise of online education, managing learning and assessment

Collection

2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton

coatings, low-e coatings, reflective materials near radiators, etc.) 4) Phipps Conservatory: Assessment of on-site Anaerobic digester for production of Biogas from sanitary waste and other organic wastes 5) Phipps Conservatory: Capture, store and use storm water from historic portion of the building 6) Zero Waste Pittsburgh: Engineering and cost analysis of converting an existing gravel parking lot to permeable pavement with bio-swales to ensure 0% (or near 0% for a 50 year storm) runoff to the storm drains. 7) Zero Waste Pittsburgh: Recycling Separator and crusher for expired canned food items (Food bank and other canned food folks in Pittsburgh). 8) Development of handouts, demonstrations and laboratory