Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; William Joseph Stuart P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Eugene Judson, Arizona State University; Casey Jane Ankeny, Arizona State University; Bethany B. Smith, Arizona State University

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Materials

Paper ID #14943Effect of Contextualization of Content and Concepts on Students’ CourseRelevance and Value in Introductory Materials ClassesProf. Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University Stephen Krause is professor in the Materials Science Program in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. He teaches in the areas of introductory materials engineering, polymers and composites, and capstone design. His research interests include evaluating conceptual knowledge, mis- conceptions and technologies to promote conceptual change. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory and a Chemistry Concept

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hüseyin Sarper, Old Dominion University; Drew Landman, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Rocket Flight”, http://www.drew.edu/govschool/wp-content/uploads/sites/99/T1-Final- Paper.pdf 2. Boyer, L., et al., “Innovative Rocket Model Project for Sophomore Aerospace Engineering Students”, Paper 1922, Proceedings of National ASEE Conference, 2007. 3. Brubaker, M., “Measuring the Trust of a Model Rocket”, Physics Teacher, 12, 488-491. 4. DeMar, J. S., “Model Rocket Drag Analysis using a Computerized Wind Tunnel”, National Association of Rocketry Research & Development Report No. 52094, 1995. 5. Dooling, T. A., “An Eight-Parameter Function for Simulating Model rocket Engine Trust Curves”, Physics Teacher, 45, 280-283, 2007. 6. Estes Technical Manuals at http://www.esteseducator.com/ 7. http

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jing Zhang, Virginia State University; Yongjin Lu, Virginia State University ; Zhifu Xie, Virginia State University; Dawit Haile, Virginia State University; Keith Williamson, Virginia State University

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Mathematics

, Brookings Papers on Economic Activity, 3 (1987), 783-820.[22] F. Kodoma Direct and indirect channels for transforming scientific knowledge into technical innovations, Transforming Scientific Ideas into Innovations: Science Policy in the United States and Japan, Bartocha B, Okamura S (eds). Japan Society for the Promotion of Science: Tokyo, Japan.14 J. ZHANG, Y. LU, Z. XIE, D. HAILE, K. WILLIAMSON[23] W. W. Powell, K. W. Koput and L. Smith-Doerr Interorganizational collaboration and the locus of innovation: Networks of learning in biotechnology, Administrative science quarterly, (1996), 116-145.[24] G. Ahuja Collaboration networks, structural holes, and innovation: A longitudinal study, Ad- ministrative science

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #17192Utilizing an Innovative Engineering Skills Curriculum and Technology to Ex-pand Classroom Learning in Low-Resource SettingsMr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University Dhinesh Radhakrishnan is a doctoralstudent in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research includes utilization of technology in education, and socially constructed education in low- resource settings. His current work is on developing engineering skills curriculum for out-of-school youth in Africa utilizing digital learning materials. He is the Global Student Forum Chair for 2016 in SPEED. He is also the

Conference Session

Materials Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University (Network for Computational Nanotechnology)

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Diversity

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Materials

Paper ID #20127A Computer-Based Interactive Activity for Visualizing Crystal Structuresin Introductory Materials Science CoursesDr. Susan P. Gentry, University of California, Davis Dr. Susan P. Gentry is a Lecturer with Potential Security of Employment in the Materials Science and Engineering department at the University of California, Davis. In her current position at UC Davis, she is integrating computational modules into the undergraduate and graduate materials curriculum. She is specifically interested in students’ computational literacy and life-long learning of computational materi- als science tools.Dr. Tanya

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #6367Collaboration between Private Sector and Academia: Are We CompromisingOur Engineering Programs?Dr. Rigoberto Chinchilla, Eastern Illinois University Dr. Rigoberto Chinchilla earned his Ph.D. in Integrated Engineering from Ohio University. He is an associate professor of Applied Engineering and Technology at Eastern Illinois University (EIU) since 2004. His teaching and research interests include Quality Design, Biometric and Computer Security, Clean Technologies, Automation and Technology-Ethics. Dr. Chinchilla has been a Fulbright and a United Nations scholar, serves in numerous departmental and university

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David K. Ware; David J. Ahlgren, Trinity College; Harvey F. Silverman, Brown University

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #6623Educating Engineering Students about Ethics: Experiences at Brown Univer-sity and Trinity CollegeMr. David K. Ware, David Ware worked for 36 years as in-house counsel for United Technologies Corporation (UTC), serving as vice president and Counsel at the Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Division from 1993 to 2012. Dur- ing his tenure at UTC, he was responsible for a wide variety of business and corporate legal matters. His work included enforcement of the company’s Code of Ethics, and the integration of ethical considerations into business decision-making. He has lectured at Trinity College and Brown

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gene L. Harding, Purdue University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #10790An Undergraduate Course in Military Electronic Applications, aka ElectronicWarfareProf. Gene L. Harding, Purdue University GENE L. HARDING is an associate professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Purdue University, where he has taught for eleven years. He has three years of industrial experience with Agilent Technologies and 28 years of combined active and reserve service in the United States Air Force. Page 24.176.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Technical Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A Carr USN, U.S. Naval Academy

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #10590Aren’t Units Part of the Problem?Capt. Matthew A Carr USN, U.S. Naval Academy CAPT Matthew Carr is a Permanent Military Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the US Naval Academy, a nulcear-trained submarine officer, and a registered Professional Engineer. Page 24.197.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Aren’t Units Part of the Problem?abstractEmployment data shows that the bulk of engineering graduates who are successful at findingengineering-related

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabeen A. Altaf, Institute of International Education; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Edward Randolph Collins Jr. P.E., Clemson University

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International

PhD in Operations Research from the Johns Hopkins University.Dr. Edward Randolph Collins Jr. P.E., Clemson University Randy Collins is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate and International Studies in the College of Engi- neering and Science at Clemson University. He is also a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing. Dr. Collins earned the BS in Electrical Engineering from North Carolina State University and a PhD in Electrical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. He is a licensed professional engineer (PE) in South Carolina and a Senior Member of the IEEE. His technical research interests lie in the areas of electrical power and energy. He has three prize paper awards, two US patents

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott L. Post, Bradley University

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Aerospace

themost dangerous parts of the shuttle’s flight path, as there was relatively little danger whileorbiting in space.This paper presents several ways in which case studies of the space shuttle can be used inundergraduate engineering courses, including engineering ethics2-6, the engineering designprocess, failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA), forensic engineering, thermal sciences,materials science, and communications.7,8 There is a large body of quality technical literature onthe space shuttle published by NASA that is publically available, including publications by theNASA History office.9,10 Additionally, technical publications on specific topics can be found onthe NASA Technical Reports Server (NTRS).11Space Shuttle Program Origins

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amy Pritchett, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Aerospace

Paper ID #6802The Integration of Stakeholder Requirements within Aerospace EngineeringDesign EducationAlexandra Emelina Coso, Georgia Institute of Technology Alexandra Coso is a Ph.D. candidate in the Cognitive Engineering Center at Georgia Tech, where she is pursuing a doctorate in Aerospace Engineering. She received her B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from MIT and her M.S. in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. Coso is actively involved in the ASEE Student Division and the Graduate Engineering Education Consortium for Students, and she co-founded a Georgia Tech ASEE student chapter in the fall of 2011. Her

Conference Session

DSA Technical Session 6

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristina A Manasil, The University of Arizona; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Bhavya Sharma, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Aryan Ajay Pathare, The University of Arizona; Husain Al Yusuf, The University of Arizona; Roxana Sharifi, The University of Arizona; Rohit Hemaraja, The University of Arizona; Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona

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Data Science & Analytics Constituent Committee (DSA)

applications of Data Science technologies.Melika Akbarsharifi, The University of Arizona Melika Akbarsharifi is a Master’s student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Arizona, studying under Professor Gregory L. Heileman. Her research at the Curricular Analytics Lab focuses on using machine learning and data analysis to enhance educational outcomes. Key contributions include developing a cohort-tracking analytics platform that assists in improving graduation rates by addressing curricular barriers. Melika has co-authored papers presented at conferences such as the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, exploring the intersection of curriculum complexity and student performance. Her technical

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #6

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon Ferguson, University of Toronto; James Magarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto; Katherine Mao, University of Toronto

independent variables that may distinguish ML/AI from existing studies of persistencein STEM, such as the varying emphasis on non-technical skills [19], [20], the ambiguous ethicalimplications of the work [21]–[23], and the highly competitive and lucrative nature of the field[24]–[26]. We conjecture that these features of ML/AI may result in student persistence beingdriven in different ways than in traditional engineering or STEM.In this paper, we first review the literature to identify the theoretically relevant relationships anduse these to generate hypotheses. Next, we test our hypotheses with a survey dataset of 159responses from students taking ML/AI courses at a major North American university. We foundthat measures of professional role

Conference Session

CIT Division Technical Session #3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University; Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University

Paper ID #38177Essential Experiences for Computer Science GraduatesReza Sanati-mehrizy (Professor)Afsaneh Minaie (Professor) Afsaneh Minaie is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Interim Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at Utah Valley University. She received her B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma. Her research interests include gender issues in the academic sciences and engineering fields, Embedded Systems Design, Mobile Computing, Wireless Sensor Networks, Nanotechnology, Data Mining, and Databases

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Hossein EbrahimNejad, Purdue University, West Lafayette; George D. Ricco, University of Indianapolis; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Student

Paper ID #31606Switching into and out of Engineering: Trends and Patterns(Work-In-Progress)Mr. Hossein Ebrahiminejad, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Hossein Ebrahiminejad is a Ph.D. student in Engineering Education at Purdue University. He completed his M.S. in Biomedical Engineering at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), and his B.S. in Me- chanical Engineering in Iran. His research interests include student pathways, educational policy, and quantitative research methods.Dr. George D. Ricco, University Of Indianapolis George D. Ricco is an assistant professor of engineering and

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Sangram Shinde, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan KSA

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Student

Paper ID #29429Unlocking the Creativity PotentialDr. Robert M. Brooks, Temple University Dr. Brooks is the winner of the National Outstanding Teacher Award of the ASEE in 2015. Dr. Robert Brooks is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Temple University. He is a fellow of ASCE. His research interests are Engineering Education, Civil Engineering Materials and Transportation Engineer- ing.Mr. Sangram Shinde, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Jazan University, Jazan KSA Bachelor of Engineering (Production) from University of Pune, Pune, India. Master of Engineering (Mechanical-Production) from Shivaji University

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Samaniego, United States Air Force; Martin Span III, United States Air Force

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Diversity

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Student

Paper ID #26833Tips and Tricks for a More Effective You: Lessons Learned From a USAFACadetMr. Alexander Samaniego, United States Air Force Alexander is a second class cadet at the United States Air Force Academy, originally from San Diego, CA, who is working towards a bachelors of science in systems engineering.Martin Span III, United States Air Force Trae is the Deputy Director of the Systems Engineering Program and Instructor of Systems Engineering at the United States Air Force Academy (USAFA), Colorado Springs, Colorado. He is commissioned as Captain in the United States Air Force (USAF). In his role as Deputy Director

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sasha Gollish, University of Toronto; Bryan Karney, University of Toronto

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Mathematics

Paper ID #25672Mind the Gap: A preliminary Investigation into the Gaps Between Facultyand Student Expectations in Engineering Mathematics InstructionMs. Sasha Gollish, University of Toronto Sasha is a PhD Candidate in Engineering Education in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Institute for Studies in Transdisciplinary Engineering Education and Practice focusing on the connection of mathematics to engineering. She is also a registered and practicing profes- sional engineer.Prof. Bryan Karney, University of Toronto Bryan W. Karney graduated from UBC in Bio-Resource Engineering in 1980

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul F. Penko P.E., Baldwin Wallace University

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Diversity

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Aerospace

paper is organized such that anyone interested in pursuing the technical area as a course offering hasthe analysis and references available. Any use of the material herein does not require the author’spermission. 1Trajectory Analysis Analysis of the rocket trajectory, in particular, the altitude it attains is of primary importance, namely to insure it does not exceed the allowable altitude for the launch field. The trajectory analysis makes use of Newton’s Second Law, d  F  dt  MV  d or T  D  Mg cos

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto; Sasha Gollish, University of Toronto; Kimia Moozeh, University of Toronto ; Darlee Gerrard, University of Toronto; Deborah Tihanyi, University of Toronto; Stacy A. Costa, University of Toronto

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Student

Paper ID #26842Comprehensive Exam Variations and Experiences of Doctoral Candidates inEngineeringMiss Bahar Memarian, University of Toronto Bahar Memarian is a PhD candidate in Industrial Engineering and the Collaborative Specialization in Engineering Education at University of Toronto, Canada. Her primary research interests are in Human Factors and Systems Engineering, specifically their application in Education (e.g. learning outcomes assessment, engineering problem solving). Before that, she completed her MASc. (2015) and BASc. (2012) in Electrical Engineering from University of Toronto.Ms. Sasha Gollish, University of

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atif Saeed, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Niki T. Taheri, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #25234Early Learning Braille Block Language SystemMr. Atif Saeed, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Atif Saeed is a Junior in Mechatronic Engineering at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology. He is also the Vice President of Vaughn College’s robotics team along with an active participant in both Society of Women Engineers and Unmanned Aerial Club at Vaughn College. He currently holds a FAA Airframe and Powerplant and also a FCC GROL. His interests include aerospace, aeronautics, and auto- motive.Ms. Niki T. Taheri, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology Niki Taheri, Senior

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nick Stites, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amy K. Dunford, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rohit Kandakatla, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeffrey F. Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edward J. Berger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Mechanics

Paper ID #27284Bringing Research to Practice: Exploring Applications of Resource UsageResearch in Undergraduate Mechanics EducationDavid Allen Evenhouse, Purdue University, West Lafayette David Evenhouse is a dual degree Graduate Student and Research Assistant in the Purdue School of Engi- neering Education. He graduated from Calvin College in the Spring of 2015 with a B.S.E. concentrating in Mechanical Engineering. Experiences during his undergraduate years included a semester in Spain, taking classes at the Universidad de Oviedo and the Escuela Polit´ecnica de Ingenieria de Gij´on, as well as multiple internships in

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University - Calumet; Suraiya Jannat Khan, Purdue University - Calumet

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Diversity

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #15252RFID Tag Detection in 3-D SpaceDr. Lash B. Mapa, Purdue University - Calumet Lash Mapa is a Professor in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University Calumet (PUC). His undergraduate and graduate degrees are in Chemical Engineering. He has several years’ experience as a Chemical Engineer, Process and Project manager with European and U.S. manufacturing organizations. Currently, he is involved in the MS Technology program at PUC and has managed over thirty lean six sigma projects with manufacturing, service industry and educational institutions. He is a certified six sigma black belt

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #15501On Cooperative Engagement Strategies in the Arab Gulf States: CurrentPractices, Challenges, and RecommendationsDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for over 40years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penna (66-69), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (69-87), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Professor Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work & experience include: characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled foundations

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Architectural

Paper ID #14523Participation in Structures Classes via Student Made VideosDr. Rachel D. Mosier, Oklahoma State University Dr. Rachel Mosier is an Assistant PRofessor at Oklahoma State University. She consulted as a structural engineer for 7 years and has her undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering. Dr. Mosier is licensed as a professional engineer in Construction Engineering. Her masters and doctoral degrees are from the University of Oklahoma in Construction Administration and Engineering respectively. She worked as a project manager for the City of Oklahoma City on municipal infrastructure construction

Conference Session

Engineering Physics Technical Session 1

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

Paper ID #14850Teaching an Accelerated Course via Team Activities: Assessment and PeerRating of the Team ImpactDr. Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University Bala Maheswaran, PhD Northeastern University 367 Snell Engineering Center Boston, MA 02115 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Teaching Accelerated Course via Team Activities: Assessment and Peer Rating of the Team Impact AbstractEngineering physics courses are the key opening courses in engineering. Most engineeringstudents take one year of engineering physics courses

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

Paper ID #11380On Implementation of Cooperative Learning Strategies in the Arab GulfStates: The Challenge to ChangeDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for over 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penna (66-69), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (69-87), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Professor Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work & experience include: characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled foundations, pavement

Conference Session

Track: Collegiate - Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Jessica R. Deters, Virginia Tech; Ashley R. Taylor, Virginia Tech; Teirra K. Holloman, Virginia Tech; Dustin M. Grote, Virginia Tech; David B. Knight, Virginia Tech

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Collegiate, Diversity

Paper ID #24932Exploring the Experiences of Prospective Transfer Students in a Global En-gineering ProgramJessica R Deters, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education Jessica Deters is a PhD student at Virginia Tech in the Department of Engineering Education. She holds a B.S. in Applied Mathematics & Statistics and a minor in the McBride Honors Program in Public Affairs from the Colorado School of Mines.Ms. Ashley R Taylor, Virginia Tech Ashley Taylor is a doctoral candidate in engineering education at Virginia Polytechnic and State Univer- sity, where she also serves as a program assistant for the Center

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine Matos, Clayton State University; Tamara Pearson, Clayton State University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #7565Improving Student Understanding and Efficiency through Technology Use inthe Differential Equations ClassroomDr. Catherine Matos, Clayton State University Dr. Catherine Matos is currently an associate professor of Mathematics at Clayton State University in Morrow, Georgia. She also serves as the Coordinator of Clayton State’s Dual Degree and Regents’ En- gineering Transfer Programs with Georgia Tech. She received her bachelor’s of Aerospace Engineering degree from Georgia Tech in 1994 and a Ph.D. in 2001. She recently completed a term serving as State Director for Georgia for the Southeastern Section of the