Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education III

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Buket Barkana, University of Bridgeport; Navarun Gupta, University of Bridgeport; Lawrence Hmurcik, University of Bridgeport

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Electrical and Computer

be developed. Project-based learning is particularly pertinent in engineeringeducation as the majority of professional engineering work is conducted through group projects.Therefore, it is logical to integrate project-based learning into graduate engineering education,alongside traditional, classroom-style coursework.Project-based learning offers an engaging means of education for students in engineeringcourses. Traditional coursework consists of a large amount of engineering theory followed by aseries of assignments, papers or examinations in order to assess the students understanding of thetheoretical material. Project-based learning offers a medium through which students can applythis engineering knowledge in a real world project, in

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; D. Tom Iseley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Construction

paper focuses on a recent collaborative researchundertaking to find more about the details of this technology and its impact so far on equipmentfleet management. The purpose of the research was to evaluate the use of this technology inconstruction companies, determine its user acceptance, and to assess the differences it wasmaking in fleet management. The difference made was to be assessed in terms of how this newtechnology had changed spatial equipment tracking, equipment utilization, equipmentmaintenance scheduling, operations analysis, job costing, and jobsite/project management relatedto construction equipment. The paper presents the results in terms of the details of thetechnology, the methodology of the research, the results of the

Conference Session

Professional Issues in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock Barry, Purdue University; Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

West Point. He is a licensed professional engineer in four states and has 10+ years of consulting engineering experience. His research interests include engineering ethics, assessment, motivation theory, and integration of professional skills in the engineering curriculum.Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University Dr. Mehta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Rowan University. Dr. Mehta has extensive experience in teaching several civil engineering courses and has published several technical and educational papers in leading professional organizations. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the state of New Jersey.Sean St. Clair, Oregon Institute of

Conference Session

Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adriana Popescu, Princeton University; Patricia Gaspari-Bridges, Princeton University

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Engineering Libraries

consolidated on the 2nd floor. After assessing the growth rate for themonograph collection, theses and dissertations, and the attrition rate for the bound journalcollection, 37% of the current shelving space on the first floor has been identified as sufficient tohouse the relatively small print reference collection and the new books display.Value-added ServicesAt the time the library was planned, the reference desk was the mainstay of the academic library,its heart and soul, and the size and location of the reference desk on the first floor of theEngineering Library, is clearly making that statement (fig. 1). When the library opened in 2001,the reference desk was staffed Monday through Friday, 9am to 6pm. The volume of transactionstaking place at the

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Farrow, University of Tennessee-Martin

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Instrumentation

. • Work as an effective contributor in a team environment. • Prepare written documentation and make oral presentations that effectively explain project progress or results. • Present hand-written technical information in a clear and orderly manner. • Manage time and commitments with minimal supervision. • Design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data.For completeness, the seven outcomes not listed as being directly reinforced by the coursefollow: • Pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam • Prepare and Interpret schematics and engineering drawings • Perform basic engineering economic assessments • Possess real-world experience obtained through internships and co-op programs

Conference Session

Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Alice Abreu, OAS; Marta Cehelsky, InterAmerican Development Bank; Teofilo Ramos, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey; Daniel Marcek; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Luiz Scavarda Do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro; John Spencer, Microsoft Corp.; Jorge Yutronic, Conicyt - Chile

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International

) also plays a key role in internationalactivities, by assessing the equivalency of the accreditation systems used in other nations relativeto the Canadian system, and by monitoring the accreditation systems employed by theengineering bodies which have entered into mutual recognition agreements with the country.Through CEAB’s activities, the Canadian criteria and procedures for accrediting undergraduateengineering programs are now recognized around the world. The US counterpart, theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) has similar collaborations.What is the status of higher education and engineering education in Latin America

Conference Session

New Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sreekanth Ramakrishnan, SUNY Binghamton; Justin Sturek, SUNY Binghamton; Sumit Parimoo, SUNY Binghamton; Krishnaswami Srihari, SUNY Binghamton

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Industrial Engineering

resources, (ii) a new filing protocol, and (iii)relocation of workstations. Finally, an assessment on the ergonomic aspects of the workingenvironment was conducted. The ergonomics study was aimed at identifying the interactions ofthe workforce with their working environment. Occupational Safety and Health Administration(OSHA) standards were used as a benchmark for the study.Subsequently, designed experiments and simulation studies were conducted to quantify thebenefits that could be realized by implementing these suggestions. It was observed from thestudies that a 20% decrease in the application turnaround time could be obtained along with aconcurrent 15% increase in the number of applications processed

Conference Session

Standards Based Approaches to K -12 Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chris Merrill, Illinois State University; Vincent Childress, North Carolina A&T; Rodney Custer, Illinois State University; Craig Rhodes, North Carolina A&T

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

technology education, engineering’s growing interest in pre-university level involvement, and broad public support for engineering at the K-12 level.In a Delphi study made up of a panel of experts in engineering and technology education,Dearing and Daugherty17 found that the top ten engineering-related concepts that should beinfused into technology education were: 1. Interpersonal skills including teamwork, group skills, attitude and work ethic; 2. The ability to communicate ideas verbally and orally; 3. Working within constraints; 4. Ability to brainstorm and generate ideas; 5. Assess product design; 6. Troubleshoot technological devices; 7. Understand mathematical and scientific equations; 8. Have an understanding of

Conference Session

FPD1 -- Implementing a First-Year Engineering Course

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Odis Griffin, Virginia Tech

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First-Year Programs

Further, significant revisions to the course in light of thenew DLR project were piloted in spring 2005 with ~210 students8, and full implementation ofthese revisions were successfully executed for the entire freshman engineering class (~1200) of2009 in fall 2005. It may be mentioned that in the past it was mainly EngE faculty who maderevisions to the GE courses. However, as a result of the collaborative efforts like the DLRproject, EngE faculty are now working with faculty members from other engineeringdepartments like the BSE and Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and experts oneducational psychology and academic assessment to incorporate pedagogically sound changesinto GE courses and assessing their effectiveness.ENGE 1024 Course

Conference Session

Student Learning and Teamwork

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome Tapper, Northeastern University; Francis Di Bella, Northeastern University; Walter Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Technology

seen that evening students are much more grounded in their assessment of theirfuture growth requirements and potential.A good comparison of the day and evening student population is given by the Industrial ControlSystems course sequence as given in the electrical engineering technology program atNortheastern University. Over 200 students have completed this sequence since its inception alittle over 5 years ago. During that time, both day and evening students have participated in thatcourse of study. From an observation of both segments, it can unequivocally be said that the part-time evening students have performed in a far more professional and mature manner. In fact,given the same project material, evening students complete their assignments

Conference Session

Network Administration and Security

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron McKean, Ferris State University

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Engineering Technology

, creative responses, and lessons learned. Analogous to the naturalworld, survival depends upon continuous improvement. Not only is an educational programjudged by economic viability but also an ethical responsibility to meet its educational goals.Most importantly, the undergraduate educational experience must lay a foundation for asuccessful career as well as a valued societal member. The interaction of curricula, resources,marketing, technology and other factors are also discussed.While assessment and continuous improvement are important for external accreditations andinternal reviews; it is helpful to look back and examine their long-term benefits. These methodsprovide information that generally indicates needs for improving quality in the form

Conference Session

Design Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cesar Luongo, Florida A&M/Florida State University; Chiang Shih, Florida A&M/Florida State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Table II – Typical schedule of project activities and written deliverables Week Activity Deliverable (Reports)Fall – Week 1 Project introductions/Team assignmentsFall – Week 2 Team building and project kickoff Team-building activity reportFall – Week 3 Staff meetingsFall – Week 4 Introduction to schedulingFall – Week 5 Needs assessment Project scopeFall – Week 6 Staff meetings Product specifications Project schedule and proceduresFall

Conference Session

Pre-College: Perceptions and Attitudes on the Pathway to Engineering (3)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meltem Alemdar, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jessica D. Gale, Georgia Institute of Technology, Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing ; Jeremy Lingle, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology; Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey H. Rosen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Marion Usselman, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

skills and non-cognitive skills, STEM integration in K-12 education, and program evaluation.Dr. Sunni Haag Newton, Georgia Institute of Technology Sunni Newton is currently a Research Associate II at the Georgia Institute of Technology in the Center for Education Integrating Science, Mathematics, and Computing (CEISMC). Her research focuses on assessing the implementation and outcomes of educational interventions at the K-12 and collegiate levels. She received her MS and Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Georgia Tech in 2009 and 2013, respectively. She received her BS from Georgia Tech in 2006, double-majoring in Psychology and Management.Dr. Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology Roxanne

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Secil Caskurlu, Purdue University; Iryna Ashby, Purdue University; Marisa Exter, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

together, and find and use sources, as well as assessment practices.As discussed in our earlier work14-15, habits that may be construed as cheating within a traditionaleducational environment are considered not only good life-long learning practice, but areessential skills for success on the job by computing professionals, including, but not limited to,asking for help and feedback from mentors and peers; reusing existing code and components 18Formal Education and Computing Professionals’ Needswere possible; and finding sample design or code in books, online sources, or their own priorwork to experimenting with and adapting it to their own use

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 2: Instructional

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University; David Gill P.E., Western Washington University

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Diversity

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Engineering Design Graphics

complete drawing, and in developing theirskill in use of the drafting system. Students then reinforce an understanding of datums anddimensional tolerancing in the Introduction to Manufacturing Processes class (MFGE 231)where they learn about the manufacturing cycle and also spend 10 lab session fabricating partsfrom drawings using multiple metal manufacturing methods.This approach for instruction and assessment of this subject, mirrors the program’s mechanismfor assessment of ABET a-k outcomes. These are evaluated at three different points in theprogram corresponding to Introductory (I), Reinforcement (R), and Mastery (M). For GD&Tstudents are introduced to the subject in MFGE 261 (I), receive detailed instruction in MFGE333 (R), and

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Diana Gravitt, Western Illinois University

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Construction

. This format was selected so thatthere would be three student groups participating in the debate process for three debates rotatinggroup roles for each debate. The Alternative Dispute Resolution method of mediation waschosen since a “mock mediation” format allowed for three groups: Owner/Designer, Contractor,and Mediator.Mock Mediation DebateThe author has used debates of case studies for over seven years in a legal course, refining andrevolving the debate instructions, assessment, and case studies as needed. The number ofstudents in the course varied from 14 to 30 students, but averaged around 20 students in asection. The legal course content is divided into roughly three learning modules based upon thecourse text book and supplementary

Conference Session

Engineering Economy Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James D Burns, Purdue Univeristy; Bob E. White P.E., Western Michigan University

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Diversity

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Engineering Economy

complete, and theevaluation now includes assessing the validity of the output as measured by a set of target valuesobtained from a reference model. The optimization problem is formulated as a linear BinaryInteger Program (BIP), and the instructional emphasis in this phase centers on theimplementation of Solver to solve the BIP formulation as described by the course textbook7. It isat this time the rationale for the recommended layout becomes more evident to students.The objective of A4 is to incorporate additional financial concepts into the simulation.Requirements include adding the ability to borrow capital using a prescribed debt ratio andincorporating the effects of interest expense, depreciation expense, and taxes by way of anIncome Statement

Conference Session

Computing Technology Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J Clarke, Florida International University; Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University; Raymond Chang Lau, Florida International University; Yujian Fu P.E., Alabama A&M University; James D Kiper, Miami University; Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University

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Computers in Education

by NSF, Air Force and DoD. She have several publications regarding to the research and educational projects.Dr. James D Kiper, Miami University James Kiper is Chair and Professor of the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Miami University. He teaches a variety of courses across the CS and SE curricula. His research is in the areas of software testing, software risk assessment, design rationale, and computer science and software engineering teaching and learning.Dr. Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University Gursimran S. Walia is an associate professor of Computer Science at North Dakota State University. His main research interests include empirical software engineering, software

Conference Session

First- and Second-year Design and Professional Development in BME

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emma K. Frow, Arizona State University; Michael R. Caplan, Arizona State University

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Biomedical

three main themes: local drug delivery, endothelial dysfunction in diabetes, and cooperative DNA diagnostics. Recent awards include the Jeanette Wilkins Award for the best basic science paper at the Musculoskeletal Infection Society. Dr. Caplan teaches several classes including Biotransport Phenomena, Biomedical Product Design and Development II (alpha prototyping of a blood glucose meter), and co-teaches Biomedical Capstone De- sign. Dr. Caplan also conducts educational research to assess the effectiveness of interactive learning strategies in large classes (˜150 students). c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017Promoting career reflection among freshman biomedical engineering

Conference Session

Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania

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Engineering Physics & Physics

-based system to assign and gradehomework problems. Web-based systems present many advantages. For instances, they saveinstructor’s time on grading, randomized values on problems may discourage cheating, studentscan use links to the related electronic text before solving a problem, etc. However, web-basedsystems are focused on the answer only. Students become careless of their work and even trytrial and error method just to get the correct answer. In this study, the author presents the assessment of hand-written homework layout used inengineering physics course. A web-based system was also used along with the hand-writtenhomework layout. The purpose was to reinforce students’ critical thinking skills by focusing onthe process of how to

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 10

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane T. Rover, Iowa State University; Joseph Zambreno, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Phillip H. Jones III, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University; Seda McKilligan, Iowa State University; Ashfaq A Khokhar, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

identifiedseven major domains in the process of teaching: 1) Pedagogy, 2) Research, 3) Lecturing, 4)Leading discussions, 5) Mentoring, 6) Curricular and co-curricular integration, and 7)Assessment. He recommended a style of team teaching in which faculty form teams ofspecialists based on these domains of process knowledge. Aspects of the model are put intopractice to varying extents when multiple faculty, staff and students are involved in thedevelopment and delivery of a course. For example, a learning management system specialistmay work with an instructor to set up a tool to meet a specific pedagogical or assessment need.Increasingly today’s flipped classrooms are involving process experts in course development,more commonly as a service orthogonal to

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Dylan John, Georgia Southern University; Yunfeng Chen, Georgia Southern University

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College Industry Partnerships

time allocation was from the Information Technology industry.This was closely followed by the Medical Sciences and lastly the Engineering industry. Theinterviews seemed to reveal that there was a higher expectation for work experience or on the jobtraining in the engineering field when compared to the other sectors.The results and discussion above, show the weightage of cost that students place on training andalso the level of investment as made by companies in their employees. This study and theapproach to training as assessed shows that it is a critical component of the student’s success intheir chosen STEM fields. It was also interesting to note that a majority of the training cost asinvested by the companies/professionals was for the

Conference Session

First Year Computing Topics

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vanessa Svihla, University of New Mexico; Woong Lim, University of New Mexico; Elizabeth Ellen Esterly, University of New Mexico; Irene A Lee, MIT; Melanie E Moses, Department of Computer Science, University of New Mexico; Paige Prescott, University of New Mexico; Tryphenia B. Peele-Eady Ph.D., University of New Mexico

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

as a National Academy of Education / Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow. 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.Dr. Woong Lim, University of New MexicoMs. Elizabeth Ellen Esterly, University of New MexicoIrene A Lee, MITProf. Melanie E Moses, Department of Computer Science, University of New MexicoPaige Prescott, University of New Mexico Paige Prescott has been a classroom science teacher, a curriculum

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, University of Delaware; Michael L. Vaughan, University of Delaware; Kenneth A. Bright, University of Delaware, College of Engineering; Rachel Davidson, University of Delaware

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

efforts have focused on the development and mechanical evaluation of medical and rehabilitation devices, particularly orthopaedic, neurosurgical, and pediatric devices. She teaches courses in design, biomechanics, and mechanics at University of Delaware and is heavily involved in K12 engineering edu- cation efforts at the local, state, and national levels.Dr. Amy Trauth, University of Delaware Amy Trauth, Ph.D., is the Senior Associate Director of Science Education at the University of Delaware’s Center for Educational Leadership, Teaching, and Learning. In her role, Amy works collaboratively with K-12 science and engineering teachers to develop and implement standards-based curricula and assessments. She also provides

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development: Theories, Models, Frameworks, and Tools

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Hu Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Tianyi Zheng, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division

Paper ID #18746Engineering Leadership in a Chinese Industrial Context: An Exploration us-ing the Four Capabilities ModelDr. Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Jiabin Zhu is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni- versity. Her primary research interests relate to the assessment of teaching and learning in engineering, cognitive development of graduate and undergraduate students, and global engineering. She received her Ph.D. from the School of Engineering Education, Purdue University in 2013.Miss Hu Yu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Yu Hu is a graduate student at the

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Freya Willicks, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Kathrin Schoenefeld, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Valerie Varney, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University; Anja Richert, RWTH Aachen University; Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Frank Hees, IMA/ZLW of RWTH Aachen University

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Diversity

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Environmental Engineering

adapting technologies to the relevant situation and with that taking into account the underlying social and cultural structures. Possibly, this result can be affiliated to the fact that the lecturers of the EWB Challenge at RWTH Aachen University and the experts of EWB Germany put a strong focus on imparting knowledge on technology assessment: Using technologies in developing countries always requires a high level of respect for the ecological as well as social limits. Against the backdrop of the needed awareness of sustainability, knowledge on technology assessment is important. This result shows the suitability of the EWB Challenge to impart knowledge on technology assessment and sustainability. The numbers of statement 10 “I

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation in First-Year Programs

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Bernal, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jay Patrick McCormack, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Anneliese Watt, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bill Riley, Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

and/orreductive, such as “trying to define a sketch” in SolidWorks, or having trouble printing out theirprojects—according to one student, “possibly the worst problem to have.”Assessment of the KEEN Engineering SkillsetAlong with the “3C’s” of the entrepreneurial mindset, the KEEN framework includes aninventory of engineering skills within the broad categories of defining opportunities, designingsolutions, and achieving impact. For the KEEN Engineering Skillset, we were able to use asimpler method, with students rating the extent to which they had used different skills at the endof each week. Students were asked to rate the extent of their work (high, medium, low, or none)on a given skill during the week; faculty independently rated students

Conference Session

Sustainability and Hands-On Activities

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Xavier Shastri Domnique Henry, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

summer. For thefinal year of the BEAT project in 2017 summer instead of conducting the activities on UMEScampus the project team plans to hold a workshop during the 2017 conference and exposition ofthe American Society for Engineering Education in Columbus in the month of June.Although the focus of this document is around the biodiesel related activities on UMES campusthat have been undertaken in concert with the NBBEP and BEAT projects, for ready reference anoverview of all of the BEAT/NBBEP activities (see APPENDIX B for the 2016 BEAT schedule),assessment and impact are outlined below: Biodiesel: In the biodiesel activity, participants

Conference Session

Investigating Instructional Strategies

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ryan C. Campbell, Texas Tech University; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; Jeong-Hee Kim, Texas Tech University; Danny D. Reible P.E., Texas Tech University; Jill Hoffman, Museum of Texas Tech University; Chongzheng Na, Texas Tech University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

from another university). In order to assess participants’ initial abilities andperspectives on art, contextual competence, and reflective thinking, we first asked the students tocomplete a pre-survey and spend 15-minutes experiencing a large mural drawing while writing ashort, open-ended essay about what they observed. The students then attended an introductorytalk about VTS in a museum classroom and participated in facilitated group discussions ofseveral images shown on screen via a projector. After lunch, the students were divided into twogroups for guided walks through some of the museum’s galleries to practice facilitating VTSdiscussions themselves, choosing from among paintings we had pre-selected. To assess theimpact of the VTS workshop

Conference Session

MET Papers 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Orlando M, Ayala, Old Dominion University; Otilia Popescu, Old Dominion University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

leading the discussions the pace of the class was slow and no more than 2-3problems were covered per class. There is more to do on this regard to cover more problemswithout cutting much the natural flow of the students’ discussion.From instructor perspective the flipped classroom format was beneficial to all students. The classwas more dynamic and the students were more engaged, particularly the online participants. Thewhole process seemed to have elevated students’ confidence in their abilities. The studentsengaged in actual debate of the step-by-step solutions to the problems, which is an evidence offunctioning critical thinking.The topics where flipped classroom was applied have been always assessed on the 2nd test of thesemester. The student