Conference Session

Maker Communities and Authentic Problem Solving

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Weiner, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Micah Lande, Arizona State University; Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

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Educational Research and Methods

. Examples of Making-related topics in the Engineering Education Research Taxonomy (Finelli, n.d.) 1.d.i.4 Student assessment tools: portfolios 2.a.iii.1.b.i Designing via rapid prototyping 3.b.ii.1 Diversity in individual learning styles 5.e.vi,vii Learning environment— communities and studios 7.e.vi-viii Mutual, problem, and project-based learning models 8.d-f,k Outcomes: creativity, critical thinking, entrepreneurship, innovation Table 2. Selected taxonomic subcategories that relate to Making-centered researchConclusions and Future WorkGiven the current state of the research field, Engineering Educators should feel encouraged tobuild on and extend constructs based in

Conference Session

Track Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

Ken S. Ball P.E., George Mason University; Oscar Barton, Jr. P.E., George Mason University; Sharon A. Caraballo, George Mason University; Liza Wilson Durant, George Mason University; Michelle Marks, George Mason University; Angelina Jarrouj, George Mason University; Robin Rose Parker

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Diversity, Learning Spaces, Pedagogy & Curriculum Design

structures, and the analysis of dynamic systems. More recently, He has mentored numerous midshipmen through independent research projects and has directed two Tri- dent Scholars, the Naval Academy’s flagship research program. He has published over 50 journal and conference articles on these topics. Dr. Barton is actively involved in curriculum development and program assessment. He chairs ASME Committee on Engineering Accreditation. He serves a Commissioner for Engineering Accreditation Com- mission of ABET, Inc. and was a program evaluator for 6 six years prior to joining the commission. Dr. Barton holds a professional engineering license in the State Maryland. He is a member of the Board of Education, ASME.Dr

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Track: Special Topic - Identity Technical Session 13

Collection

2019 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity

Authors

J. McLean Sloughter, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University; Mara Rempe, Seattle University; Katie Kuder P.E., Seattle University

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Diversity, Special Topic: Identity

. This will assist them with the progression to the next stage of their life post Seattle University. Transformation does not happen overnight. Incremental changes are being made even before the focus groups occur; we realize that the sooner we begin, the more students we can positively affect. Additional ideas may come from the focus groups that we can weave into our larger plan. We will assess the support services and continuously improve the offered programs based on students’ feedback.   References  [1]   N. Mariano, A. Miguel, M. Rempe and J. M. Sloughter, "Quantitative Analysis of Barriers to  Completion of Engineering Degrees for Female‐Identifying and Under‐Represented Minority  Students," in 2018 CoNECD ‐ The Collaborative

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vivek Sivaraman Narayanaswamy, Arizona State University; Uday Shankar Shanthamallu; Abhinav Dixit, ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY; Sunil Rao; Raja Ayyanar, Arizona State University; Cihan Tepedelenlioglu, Arizona State University; Andreas S Spanias, Arizona State University; Mahesh K Banavar, Clarkson University; Sameeksha Katoch; Emma Pedersen; Photini Spanias; Pavan Turaga; Farib Khondoker, SenSIP Center - Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

disseminate web-basedlaboratory exercises to train undergraduate students from different disciplines, in neural networkapplications. In this paper, we describe our efforts to enable students understand the properties of themain features of the data used, the types of ML algorithms that can be applied on solar energy systems,and the statistics of the overall results. The modules are injected in our undergraduate DSP class. Theproject outcomes are assessed using pre and post quizzes and student interviews.Introduction The introduction of machine learning algorithms to optimize renewable energy generation isemerging as an important topic in university education and industrial research. Although there aredistinct courses in solar energy generation and

Conference Session

Cyber Technology

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kristen Przyborski, University of New Haven; Frank Breitinger, University of New Haven; Lauren Beck, University of New Haven; Ronald S. Harichandran, University of New Haven

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Computing and Information Technology

lectures were separate from the small groups.‘’Online module reflection questions: The effectiveness of the pilot online module was assessed viaa question in the final reflection. Students were asked to reflect upon the effectiveness of themodule in understanding the topic better, the duration, length and materials included in themodule, and whether the inclusion of additional modules would enhance the course. 88 studentsopted to complete the question on the final exam. Of those 88 students, 73% indicated that theythought the module was useful in helping them to understand basic cybersecurity concepts andthat online modules should be used more throughout the course.Representative responses:“I feel like I learned the most practical information

Conference Session

ASEE TUESDAY PLENARY FEATURING BEST PAPERS & INDUSTRY DAY SPEAKER Sponsored by University of South Florida & University of Maryland

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Zemke, Whitworth University

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ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Member Council

the studentand instructor. Each session would begin with a problem-by-problem review of homework fromthe previous session. These reviews gave the student immediate feedback on work, kept theinstructor aware of the student’s progress, and provided a venue for diagnosing misconceptionsthat may be developing in the student. Following the homework review, the instructor presentednew material, worked on problems jointly with the student, and made sure the homeworkobjectives were clear to the student. The student’s progress was assessed with a mid-term andfinal, which tested for the same skills developed in the homework.During each session, the instructor kept notes on a laptop to track the student’s progress andpotential difficulties. These notes

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Scott Duncan, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Valparaiso University; Tom Cath, Valparaiso University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

Blackboard quiz, and potentially an assignment. Uponcompletion of each of the Blackboard modules, each student’s grades for the program contributeto the final grades in the associated discipline courses, thus providing the students with therequired motivation to complete the employment search skill development program. Studentsurveys and focus groups were completed to assess the employment search skill developmentprogram and to determine suggestions for improvement.1.0 IntroductionA myriad of books [e.g., 1-3] exist that instruct students on how to develop the required skills tobe successful when searching for a job, skills such as employment search strategies, networking,resume construction, interviewing, career fair preparation, cover letters

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Integrating Computing into the First Year

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adetoun Yeaman, Virginia Tech; Diana Bairaktarova, Virginia Tech; Tamara Knott, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

year engineering students. Her interests include assessment and pedagogy. Within ASEE, she is a member of the First-year Programs Division, the Women in Engineering Division, the Educational Research and Methods Division, and the Design in Engineering Education Division. She is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and is the Faculty Adviser for SWE at VT. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 A Qualitative Investigation of Students’ Problem-Solving Strategies in a Spatial Visualization CourseAbstractThis Complete Research Paper describes a research study aimed at understanding strategiesengineering students use in solving spatially-related

Conference Session

Improving and Understanding Engineering Collections and Publication

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

James Sobczak, University of Miami; Buenaventura Basco, University of Central Florida

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Engineering Libraries

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Shinelle Hutchinson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yung Han Yoon, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Neesha Shantaram; Umit Karabiyik, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Computing and Information Technology

IoT lab, students will be able to explore different security facets of smarthome automation. Investigations can be forensically focused on finding what data is generated by Figure 17: Kasa account information found in the database file.smart home IoT devices and its possible implications from both the user’s privacy and lawenforcement perspectives. Investigations could be focused on assessing the security of devices forpossible vulnerabilities that a malicious actor could exploit to cause damage to the homeownersor residents. Beyond that, there are other possible uses for this lab such as being a test bed forstudent-developed apps, or even development and production of their own IoT devices that wouldintegrate with existing

Conference Session

Student Approaches to Problem Solving

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jessica E. S. Swenson, University at Buffalo; Aaron W. Johnson, University of Colorado Boulder; Mary Rola, University at Buffalo; Hoda Koushyar

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Educational Research and Methods

morereasonable assumptions, which aligns with the idea that developing judgment takes experience.In a study of professional structural engineers, Gainsburg [11] observed engineers debating theinclusion of different assumptions and justifying how the assumptions accurately representreality.The importance of discretizing elements and making assumptions is an essential part of model-making for which current engineering courses and curriculums provide little practice forstudents. We have designed Open-ended Modeling Problems (OEMPs) to engage students in thispractice, among others, and this study is another step in the development and assessment processfor these OEMPs. Specifically, this study examines how second year engineering students makeassumptions

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Andrea Nana Ofori-Boadu, North Carolina A&T State University; Victor Ofori-Boadu, Penuel Consult Inc.; Jacob Randall Vanderpool, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Dongyang Deng, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

the RPs indicating that art istheir favorite subject. Most of these RPs are enrolled in architecture, interior design, and civilengineering programs. The design requirements of these programs are high and so it isreasonable that women with preference for art are enrolled in these programs. Surprisingly,25.81% of RPs enrolled in architecture related programs and 20% enrolled in interior designprograms did not select art as a favorite subject. Considering that art and design are keycomponents of these programs, follow up studies will assess their experiences in these programs.Only 43.48% of the RPs consider science as a favorite subject. Majority of RPs with science as afavorite subject are in civil engineering, architectural engineering, and

Conference Session

Identity, Culture, and Socialization

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Mark A. Chapman, University of San Diego

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

discursivepractices that the construction of engineering knowledge is developed. Practices such asevaluating, assessing alternatives, considering trade-offs, interpreting texts or images areessential components of learning how to be an engineer. Nonetheless, an integral part ofstudents’ education toward becoming an engineer relies on the practices, beliefs, and values that1 Gee [11] differentiates between a capitalized D (“Discourse”) to describe a set of practices and a lowercase d (“discourse”) to describe colloquial use.are part of their everyday lives. Gee [11] described Discourse as the “distinctive ways ofspeaking/listening and often, too, writing/reading coupled with distinctive ways of acting,interacting, valuing, feeling, dressing, thinking

Conference Session

Novel Strategies for Studying Liberal Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jakob C. Bruhl, United States Military Academy; Win Gilbert Bruhl, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

for engineering educators determining howbest to judge or assess creativity within engineering projects.Critical judgement of a student’s creative project most effectively begins with a question theresponse to which subjectivity of the artist is revealed. While it may be easy to address assignedobjectives such as the implementation of visual elements and principles of visual organization oruse of materials, understanding where the artist has been and what life experiences inform theirart is vital to communication; and communication is the essential reason for making works of art.The critique then centers on two fundamental components, form and content – physicalcharacteristics and meaning.Physical characteristics include the effective use of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: RED 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Yen-Lin Han, Seattle University; Kathleen E. Cook, Seattle University; Gregory Mason P.E., Seattle University; Teodora Rutar Shuman, Seattle University; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

will be offered in the spring of2020 and the assessments of these courses will be reported in the future.2. Data acquisition courses. The department combined the electrical engineering andinstrumentation courses into a single two-term sequence. In the past, students took a circuitscourse one term and an instrumentation course the next. With this approach, students do not seethe connection between the electrical engineering content and its application to mechanicalengineering. In the new sequence, the electrical engineering and instrumentation are taught side-by-side. Student learn an electrical engineering concept and apply it to a mechanical engineeringproblem in the same week. The course also incorporates labs from other classes. For example

Conference Session

Best In DEED

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eric Cuellar, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Benjamin David Lutz, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Dominick Trageser; Ricardo Cruz-Lozano, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

ideation effectiveness is of key interest to stakeholders in engineering designeducation. While previous research has developed approaches for assessing the novelty ofbrainstorming outputs, less attention has been paid to the relevant factors that might influencethat novelty. The purpose of the present work is to explore the ways that brainstorming activitystructure and team gender composition might affect the novelty of brainstorming outputs. Toaddress this purpose, we recorded both structured (using the 6-3-5 method) and unstructuredbrainstorming sessions, while varying the ratio of men to women in each team. We adaptedShah’s (2003) novelty metric to assess the average novelty of design solutions generated inideation.We conducted quantitative

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 1: Best Practices in Engineering Math Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Guenter Bischof, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Maximilian Brauchart, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Patrick Jenni, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Jeremias Pirker, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Julian Sachslehner, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Christian J. Steinmann, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences; Tobias Markus Zörweg, Joanneum University of Applied Sciences

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Mathematics

Sciences Joanneum Graz. Before he started his studies he worked as a car mechanic and gained some practical experience in the automotive sector.Mr. Christian J. Steinmann, Christian Steinmann has an engineer degree in mathematics from the Technical University Graz, where he focused on software quality and software development process assessment and improvement. He is manager of HMS IT-Consulting and provides services for SPiCE/ISO 15504 and CMMI for development as certified Automotive SPiCE assessor. He performed more than 100 process assessments in software development departments for different companies in the finance, insurance, research, automotive, and automation sector. Currently, his main occupation is a

Conference Session

Research! Research! Research! in Faculty Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Amber Gallup, University of New Mexico; Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New Mexico; Yan Chen, University of New Mexico; Pil Kang, University of New Mexico; Kristen Ferris, University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Faculty Development Division

project. She was selected as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Post- doctoral Fellow and a 2018 NSF CAREER awardee in engineering education research. Dr. Svihla studies learning in authentic, real world conditions; this includes a two-strand research program focused on (1) authentic assessment, often aided by interactive technology, and (2) design learning, in which she studies engineers designing devices, scientists designing investigations, teachers designing learning experiences and students designing to learn.Ms. Madalyn Wilson-Fetrow, University of New MexicoDr. Yan Chen, University of New Mexico Yan Chen is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Departments of Chemical AND Biological Engineering at the University

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marialice Mastronardi, University of Texas at Austin; Audrey Boklage, University of Texas at Austin; Risa D. Hartman, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Darlene Yañez, University of Texas at Austin, NASCENT Center; Maura J. Borrego, University of Texas at Austin

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education

, Brownsville, and Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Independent School Dis- tricts Selected Publications Yanez, D. (2001). Implementing state-initiated reform: Mathematics TEKS. Unpublished dissertation, The University of Texas at Austin. Watt, K. & Yanez, D. (2001). AVID: A comprehensive school reform model for Texas, Paper presented at 2001 AERA Annual Conference, Seattle, Washington. Yanez, D. & Wenrick, M. (2000) Improving Algebra I End-of-Course Exam Scores: Evidence from the field, [Website]. Austin: The University of Texas at Austin, The Charles A. Dana Center, Available: http://www.tenet.edu/teks/math/index.html. Yanez, D. (1999). Advanced placement capacity assessment tool (APCAT). Austin: The University of

Conference Session

Around the Water Cooler: Ideas and Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicholas Tymvios, Bucknell University; Elif Miskioglu, Bucknell University; Eliana Christou, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Benjamin B. Wheatley, Bucknell University

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Civil Engineering

tenure process began in the US in1915, it has faced both criticism and praise. This paper aims to highlight the variability inperceptions of tenure requirements among assistant professors in civil engineering, architecturalengineering, and construction programs, between universities of different research activityintensities and assess their perceptions of impediments towards obtaining tenure. Associateprofessors in the same programs were also surveyed in order to reflect and report theirperceptions of their requirements, and assess the impediments they faced towards their tenureprocess. The motivation for this research is to surface some of the concerns assistant professorshave regarding the tenure process, and to identify if these concerns are

Conference Session

Introduction to the Field of Biomedical Engineering - June 25th

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christian Poblete Rivera, University of Michigan; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Cassandra Sue Ellen Jamison, University of Michigan; Annie Wang

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Biomedical Engineering

skill sets in orderto remain competitive in these different job sectors. Recognizing the changing dynamics oftechnology and post graduate opportunities, BME programs should consider finding ways tointegrate the skills required of current professional practice in real time. Finally, as the field ofBME continues to develop, BME departments need to continually assess the knowledge and skillsneeded for BME students. By performing periodic analyses that leverage students and faculty toinform curriculum, departments can iterate on curriculum and support students for diverse careerpaths post-graduation. 13References[1] National Academy of Engineering

Conference Session

Design Methodologies 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Arash Nourimand, University of Toronto; Alison Olechowski, University of Toronto

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Diversity

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Design in Engineering Education

professionals (i.e. mechanical designengineers, product designers, industrial designers, etc.) from a variety of industrial sectors, anddifferent age/experience groups. Prior to creating the survey, the research purpose and logisticswere discussed, reviewed and approved by the research institution’s research ethics board. Thesurvey was specifically aimed at gathering non-specific demographic information, andevaluating whether there is a correlation between heuristics in CAD usage in the conceptualphase of design, and how these insights correspond to the designer’s perception of productquality and collaboration effectiveness. The insights derived from this survey will be discussedwith respect to the literature review to assess the recent state-of-art in

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Maker Spaces in the First Year

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Stephanie M Gillespie, University of New Haven; Goli Nossoni, University of New Haven

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

materials in the makerspace to manufacture their prototype (e.g., acrylic). Projectassignment handouts and grading rubrics are available online at EngineeringUnleashed.com [14].Research Questions & Assessment PlanThree sections of the EASC1107 course during the Fall 2019 semester included the makerspaceinitiatives, and three did not. The class sizes were capped at sixteen students, with a range of 11-16 students per section. Two different faculty facilitated the pilot sections using the makerspace,and three faculty facilitated the prior format in their sections.It was hypothesized the integration of the makerspace into the Introduction to Engineeringcourse would have both benefits and disadvantages. As such, the faculty leading the pilot

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey and Universidad Andres Bello

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Diversity

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Engineering Physics and Physics

understanding, active learning, development of assessment tools, faculty development and studies in STEM. Genaro Zavala was appointed to the editorial board of the Physical Review Special Topics-Physics Education Research journal of the American Physical Society for the period 2015 to 2018, vice president of the Latin American Physics Education Network (LAPEN) for the period 2013-2015 and is currently the coordinator of the Topical Group: Evaluation of Learning and Instruction of the International Group for Research and Teaching of Physics (GIREP by its French acronym). Dr. Zavala is a member of the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) where he was vice president candidate, a member of the Committee on Research in

Collection

2020 Mid-Atlantic Spring Conference

Authors

Dimitrios Bolkas, Pennsylvania State University, Lehman; Jeffrey Daniel Chiampi II, The Pennsylvania State University; Jason Robert Kepner, The Pennsylvania State University ; Luke Jacob Kepner; David Neilson

Paper ID #31992Development and Integration of Immersive 360-Videos in Surveying Engi-neering EducationDr. Dimitrios Bolkas, Pennsylvania State University, Lehman Dimitrios Bolkas, Ph.D., is currently an Assistant Professor of Surveying Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, Wilkes-Barre Campus. He has a diverse geodetic and geoscientific experience that in- cludes terrestrial, mobile, and airborne laser scanning, digital elevation models, unmanned aerial systems, GNSS networks, geoid and gravity-field modeling. His main research interest is on building methods to increase, understand, and assess quality

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Christensen, Texas A&M University; Lale Yurttas, Texas A&M University; Janie Stratton Haney, Texas A&M University; Mahmoud El-Halwagi, Texas A&M University; Jeffrey Froyd, Texas A&M University; Charles Glover, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

designs in the limitedtime they were given. However, some student teams went overtime, some presentationswere purely qualitative. The project team, the professor and the student mentors, hasdecided that the students needed more guidance in oral presentation. Next time, studentswill be given a short training on how to present.Project ReflectionSeveral pieces assemble to complete the reflection process. A team assessment,reflection piece and an overall survey was issued to all students in order to gain a generalevaluation of the project.A team assessment document adopted from Felder and Brent [5] was issued to everystudent by the professor via email. The document was kept completely confidential,allowing each team member to honestly comment on

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gunnar Lucko, Catholic University of America; Panagiotis Tsopelas, Catholic University of America; Timothy Garland, Catholic University of America; Rodrigo Gonzalez, Catholic University of America; Thomas Lee, Catholic University of America; Justin Molineaux, Catholic University of America

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Construction

engineering, and other specialty topics. Laboratory experimentsthat test scaled models are included to assess the achieved performance of potential solutions.Need for Student-Centered LearningRecent changes in the ABET accreditation requirements for engineering education as listed inthe previous section have placed even more weight on the learning output on the student sidethan on the teaching input on the faculty side (13) during the didactic process. Othercharacteristics of this new educational paradigm are an emphasis on teamwork in working onprojects, as will be experienced by the engineering graduates upon entering the constructionindustry, and instilling an appreciation of lifelong learning in the students. Under this so-calledstudent-centered

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-Min Huang, University of Washington; Jessica Yellin, University of Washington; Jennifer Turns, University of Washington

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New Engineering Educators

engineering faculty use when making teaching-related decisions. The CDM builds on critical incident techniques5 by using a set of cognitiveprobes to determine the basis for situation assessment and decision making during criticalincidents. This approach is especially apt because it can be used to study people at different Page 12.441.3levels of expertise in a naturalistic setting by relying on interviews to examine recent cases ofinterest; in our case, it would be teaching-related activities.During the interviews we first ask the interviewees their background and demographics. Forexample, we ask them what their faculty status is and how long they

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Drnevich, Purdue University; John Norris, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

about the accuracy of self-reported skills, especially computing skills. In thequestionnaire, for each major software type, e.g. AutoCAD, OtherCAD, MathCAD, Excel,Word, etc., students must select one of four possibilities: 1) Expert, 2) Capable User, 3) LittleKnowledge, and 4) Never Used. While no hard data are available, it is the impression of theauthor from observing performance of students in this class that students tend to overstate theircapabilities especially in some of the more popular software such as Excel and Word, but forsome of the more infrequently used software such as AutoCAD, they tend to understate theircapabilities. It appears students rate self assessment of skills on familiarity and frequency of use

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University; Lawrence Behr, LBA Group; Kenneth Dingle, Allvac

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Manufacturing

guidelines for safe RF emissionlevels from microwave ovens, and it continues to monitor exposure issues related to the use ofcertain RF devices such as cellular telephones and medical equipment. NIOSH conductsinvestigations and health hazard assessments related to occupational RF exposure. The EPA has,in the past, considered developing federal guidelines for public exposure to RF radiation.However, EPA activities related to RF safety and health are presently limited to advisoryfunctions. For example, the EPA now chairs an Inter-agency Radiofrequency Working Group,which coordinates RF health-related activities among the various federal agencies with health orregulatory responsibilities in this area. OSHA is responsible for protecting workers