Conference Session

First-year Programs Division: Online Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacqueline C. McNeil, University of Louisville; Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville; Nicholas Hawkins, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Paper ID #22992A Comparison of Students Learning Programming with Online Modules, In-struction, and Team ActivitiesDr. Jacqueline C. McNeil, University of Louisville J.C. McNeil is an Assistant Professor for the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at University of Louisville. Research interests include First Year engineering, diversity in engineering, persistence, retention, co-op experiences, and longitudinal data. Contact email: j.mcneil@louisville.eduDr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

Tagged Divisions

International

reading) effectively on engineering activities 1.3 knowledge in engineering fundamental with teams 1.4 knowledge in engineering specialization 8.2 communicate (listening, speaking, writing, 1.5 knowledge in the conceptualization of reading) effectively on engineering activities engineering models with an engineering community2. Application of Science & Engineering Knowledge 8.3 communicate (listening, speaking, writing, 2.1 apply knowledge in mathematics reading) effectively on engineering activities 2.2 apply knowledge in science with society 2.3

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

entirely on the professor’s own time. This constraint strictly limits theamount of research that can be accomplished and unfortunately actually discourages manyfaculty members from doing any research. However, to obtain tenure and promotion researchmust be conducted, published, and perhaps even presented. The area of applied research has ledto a number of published papers either individually or jointly written over the past three yearswith more awaiting publication.The final requirement for tenure is service (10%) to the department and university. This involvesworking on curriculum committees, accreditation committees, writing grant proposals, activity inprofessional societies, and basically anything else that needs attention. This is an

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Blake; kathleen marrs; Jeff Watt; Andrew Gavrin

faculty are aware of students needs and abilities, and reactaccordingly. JiTT also recognizes the fundamental truth that “students learn what students do.” Ifstudents are to learn technical writing, teamwork, and the ability to address large questions, theymust be asked to do these things.MethodsJust-in-Time Teaching relies on a combination of high-tech and low-tech methods. On the high-tech side, the WWW is used as a flexible, high-speed communications tool linking students andfaculty. On the low-tech side, students participate in several classroom activities that stress activelearning and interaction among students and faculty. In the recitation sections, student teamswork on problems under the guidance of faculty and peer mentors. We have also

Conference Session

Working in Teams: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mott, California Polytechnic State University; Steffen Peuker, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

difficult problems than can normally be done by individual students. Foradditional details about TBL and how to implement it in the class room see Sibley3. Methods Overall 173 students in 32 teams have participated in TBL taught mechanical engineeringcourses in the thermal sciences. The courses include two fundamental courses–ThermodynamicsI and Heat Transfer–and two technical electives–Fundamentals of HVAC Systems, andIntroduction to Refrigeration Principles.To assess the success of using Team Based Learning, the Team Based Learning StudentAssessment Instrument (TBL-SAI), was administered at the end of each course7. An eightquestion subset of the TBL-SAI is validated to measure student accountability in TBL8, and isused as a measurement of student

Collection

2018 Engineering Research Council (ERC)

Authors

Rosemarie Hunziker

FY17 $)  fuel the engine of US economic growthSource: http://www.aaas.org/page/historical-trends-federal-rdDifferent Agencies: Different Cultures Research basic applied Development Spectrum of support NSF NIH DARPA High Risk High Feasibility Probability of success Entrepreneurial Experienced PI/Team QualificationsNIH is the steward of medical and behavioral research for the Nation.Its mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior ofliving systems and to apply that knowledge to enhance human health,lengthen

Conference Session

Empowering Students: Self-Efficacy, Advising, and Transfer Success

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

them to learn better with 4.42 points on a five-point scale. No students disagreed with that. - Students felt the pace of the course was just right with 2.58 on the five-point scale of 1– too slow, 2 – slow, 3 – not too fast or slow, 4 – fast, and 5 – too fast. The standard derivation is 0.52. One student commented that ‘class pacing can feel fast at times, maybe more time going in-depth on some of the more fundamental concepts or more going through examples step by step in writing’. This shows that students in general felt the pace is good but sometimes it’s good to slow down for some specific topics, especially for students who maybe lack of engineering background. - Students thought they have social

Conference Session

Rethinking Aerospace Curricula and Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Hannigan, Mississippi State University; Carrie Olsen, Mississippi State University; David Bridges, Mississippi State University; Keith Koenig, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

are developed. The curriculumstresses analytical and communication skills, with particular emphasis placed on engineeringdesign throughout the curriculum. A capstone design experience in the senior year provides theopportunity to integrate design, analytical, and problem solving skills along with communicationskills in a team environment which emulates aerospace engineering practice.The mission1 of this Aerospace Engineering Department is accomplished by the following Page 11.1118.2learning objectives:1. Provide a strong foundation in the fundamentals of mathematics, basic physical sciences, andengineering sciences.2. Develop analytical and

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kissock; Rebecca Blust

information.Written communication skills are developed throughout the assessment process. Prior to the sitevisit, students compile data and format it in a usable, understandable executive summary and writespecific cost-saving recommendations. After the site visit, students analyze the data they havecollected and write specific cost-saving recommendations. Each report is reviewed for content,technical correctness and grammar prior to sending it to the client. Furthermore, programmanagers at Rutgers University review the report a second time. As a result of this process withits intensive feedback, student-writing skills improve dramatically over the course of a student’stenure at the UDIAC.Oral communication skills are strengthened during the on-site

Conference Session

Standards For Future Engineering Practitioners

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Harding, Purdue University; Paul McPherson, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

development and the knowledge to find and apply standards prior Page 15.1364.6to employment?” The total number represented here does not necessarily match the total N ofthe survey as some respondents chose to not answer all questions.employees meet company expectations when determining what type of standard to use, how tolocate the standard, and how to utilize the standard, the majority (fifty-eight percent) agree thatthere is a need for engineers who possess the fundamentals of standards development and theknowledge to find and apply standards prior to employment. Seventy-eight percent of thosesurveyed agreed that taking a standards education course

Collection

2025 Northeast Section Conference

Authors

PS. Dhanasekaran

ethical design or implementation. It is crucialmanufacturing, big data management, machine to define what ethical AI means in the context ofoptimization, and material design all benefit from AI. As education [7]. AI is at the heart of debates on workplacea result, engineering educators must introduce students automation, algorithmic bias, data surveillance, privacyto the potential of AI, teach its fundamentals, and guide concerns, and corporate influence over society. Variousthem in applying AI algorithms to real engineering ethical frameworks and professional codes aim toprojects. This is crucial in modern engineering address AI-related risks, but concerns remain over

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A Ross, University of Detroit Mercy

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics

qubits are represented mathematically and how various operators affect them. They uselinear algebra and matrix techniques that are familiar to students to develop a novelunderstanding of that which is quite unfamiliar – quantum mechanics.IntroductionThe College of Engineering & Science at the University of Detroit Mercy offers a junior levelphysics course. Modern Physics with Device Applications is required for electrical engineers andis an elective for other engineering students. The calculus-based general physics sequence is theprerequisite requirement of the course. All engineers are required to take Engineering Computingand Problem Solving in their freshman year. This course introduces them to the fundamentals ofMATLAB so students are

Conference Session

Committee on Educational Policy Presents: Holistic Students

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joan Z. Carter, Inver Hills Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Fundamentals. Thecourses required for this degree constitute the first two years of a four-year engineering degree.Students who complete these courses transfer as junior-level students to mechanical, civil,aerospace, or other engineering majors at a four-year engineering institution. The highest numberof students transfer to the large, highly-selective R1 university, “the U,” in the nearby majormetropolitan area. Some students also transfer to state universities or private universities in thisstate or around the country.B. Participants and Criteria for SelectionThe next step was to determine the participants in this study. A random sample is only necessaryor useful in a quantitative study. “Instead, since qualitative inquiry seeks to understand

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard K Sase; Julie Wei

these periods ofvicissitudes, the faculty advisor and an industry sponsor were with the students constantly toprovide encouragement and directions. The students learned that one could not always expecttextbook cases in the real world. They not only had to know all the fundamentals they learned atschool, but also had to be able to figure out how to apply this knowledge in real cases that mightnot be as ideal or clearly defined as in a textbook. They also had to be able to learn new things,in this case sediment transport and sediment dredging, on their own. The hydraulics of sedimenttransport is very different from that of water. With this experience, the students were wellprepared to take on any complex project and tasks that they may encounter

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Ingrid H. Soudek

which offers an array of courses which address theinterface between technology and society, technical writing and oral presentation, as well asengineering ethics. We have found that teaching gender issues is very effective when coupledwith the teaching of ethics and values of professionals. In this paper, I discuss the specificmaterials, methods and basic philosophy of teaching that are effective in teaching issues ofgender.My course, TCC 211, "Values of Professionals," explores the value framework, the "calling" ofvarious professions, including engineering. To help students understand how one establishes thevalues for a particular profession, we talk about applied ethics and about what we consider rightand wrong behavior both on the job and in

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Duesing; Morrie Walworth; Jim Devaprasad; Ray Adams; David McDonald

6, 1997 Subject: Repalletization of beer bottles at a Colorado bottling plant. Advanced Automation Technologies (AAT) has undertaken (as a subcontract) a robot programming assignment for a beer manufacturing company in Colorado. As your next assignment we would like you to write AML code for IBM (7545/47 or 7535) robots to unload 6-packs of beer bottles (3x2 configuration) and repalletize them as 8-packs them for shipping. More information on the project as provided by the manufacturing engineer at the Colorado plant is provided below. As a new sales promotion, the company is interested in repackaging the beer into an 8-pack configuration (basically a 3x3 configuration without a part in the center). The beer bottles

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division: Engagement, Experiential Learning, and Balance

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veera Gnaneswar Gude P.E., Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

(lowest), comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, and evaluation (highest)13. Thisclassification scheme is often dichotomized into lower and higher-order thinking processes.Behaviors that would exemplify the lower levels of cognition include remembering, recognizing,or applying a learned rule. Higher-order thinking is exemplified by such behaviors as inferring,planning, or appraising11. Fig. 1. Critical thinking enhancements through (1) writing assignments with varying difficulty and skill levels throughout the semester (in a junior level environmental engineering course), (2) results of supplemental instruction (classroom instruction, independent and individual learning through collaborative and classroom level discussion on a topic of

Conference Session

Computers in Education 1 - Programming I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Fagan, University of Tennessee at Knoxville; Amy Biegalski, University of Tennessee at Knoxville

University (BS) and Case School of Engineering (MS, PhD). Among other courses, she teaches Computer Solutions of Engineering Problems in the Engineering Fundamentals Program at the University of Tennessee. She is interested in active and project based learning, and technology based introductory engineering classes. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Work-in-Progress: Bridging the Gap Between MATLAB and Python via ROS to Build Skills in an Introductory Programming CourseAbstractRobots are prevalent in introductory engineering courses to facilitate kinesthetic learning. Thispaper

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session 3: Energy and Multidisciplinary

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Claudia Torres Garibay, Oregon Institute of Technology; Jessica Kerby, Oregon Institute of Technology; Andrew Powers Minigan, Right Question Institute

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

the 21st centuryto develop [7], [8] so they may become more curious, self-directed problem-solvers and thinkers.In an effort to democratize access to this fundamental skill, most resources on the QFT are madeavailable for free to download online.1.1. Elements of the Question Formulation TechniqueThe QFT is comprised of a few essential elements. As a part of the first element, learners are firstpresented a Question Focus (QFocus), which serves as a prompt to elicit questions. Then,learners formulate their own questions on the prompt while following four rules for formulatingquestions: • Ask as many questions as you can. • Do not stop to judge, discuss, or answer any questions. • Write down every question exactly as stated or

Conference Session

Expert Advice on Instructional Methods

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Felder

career. At you will find links topapers that provide extensive information on the Felder-Silverman model, includingcharacteristics of students with different styles, teaching methods that address each style,suggestions for achieving the desired balance, and an on-line instrument to assess preferences oneach of the four dimensions of the model. Other papers on the same site provide information onother learning style models and cite references to their applications to engineering education.Active LearningDuring a traditional lecture, the only one who is active is the lecturer—talking, writing on theboard, showing transparencies, asking questions and often supplying the answers when there isno response from the class. The students are

Conference Session

Using Technology to Improve IE Education

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Uanny Brens Garcia; Douglas Bodner

. This strategy uses inventory buildup from a finished batch to satisfy demand for severalperiods after the batch is finished. As a consequence, though, this strategy incurs inventorycosts, and it may incur spoilage costs. In addition, the capacity constraints generally bound thesize of the batches. Another approach is to produce just enough of each product in each periodto satisfy demand. This results in no inventory or spoilage costs, but it incurs a setup cost foreach period. Hence, there is a fundamental trade-off between setup cost versus inventory andspoilage costs. Using the module, a student can explore this trade-off, experiment with differentsolutions, and learn how to determine overall minimum cost.It is important to note that this

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul J. Van Susante, Michigan Technological University; Nancy B. Barr, Michigan Technological University; Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University; James P. De Clerck, Michigan Technological University; Michele Miller, Michigan Technological University; Ibrahim Miskioglu, Michigan Technological University; Gregory M. Odegard, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

evaluating student writing. She has a PhD in Rhetoric, Theory, and Culture, with a focus on Writing Program Administration in STEM.Dr. Jason Blough, Michigan Technological University Dr. Blough is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Dr. Blough has over 8 years of full time professional experience as well as considerable consulting experience. Dr. Blough’s research interests include digital signal processing, dynamic measurements, and noise and vibrations related topics. Dr. Blough has over 80 technical publications on a broad range of topics. Dr. Blough is also the SAE Clean Snowmobile Advisor and SAE Student Chapter Advisor at MTU.Dr. James P. De Clerck, Michigan

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University; Alexandru Belu, Case Western Reserve University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

areas for theapplications of symbolic computation. A good example is the use of the algebra systems in quantumfield theory to check the accuracy of the answer with experimental results. Electromagnetic field theory Page 14.1147.4is one of the areas of physics and engine engineering where symbolic computation is applied on anextended scale due to their capabilities in solving differential equations and visualization and graphiccapabilities.Some of the advantages of using a CAS packages are: a) students can write down mathematics in aprogramming-like way, using symbolic notations; b) less time spent with calculations leaves more timefor

Conference Session

Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Digital Systems Education 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

from Duke University. She is a Fellow of the IEEE. Page 26.1062.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Learning about Digital Logic by DiscoveryAbstractThe creation of interactive models of digital electronic circuits allows students to learn abouttheir design and function by active exploration and discovery. Students can explore models ofcircuits which are fundamentally important to the design of computing devices. Suchexploration is directed by the students’ curiosity; an exploration guide draws attention toimportant aspects. Complex systems can be broken apart into

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Vakilzadian, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Dietmar Moeller, University of Hamburg

included in the program. This will include Calculus I, II,III, and differential equations, that usually are packed into four-to-five courses.4.2 Basic ScienceAbout 15 to 18 credit hours of fundamental science (physics and chemistry) will be necessaryin the program. The breakdown is usually about 12 credit hours of general physics and 4 to6 credit hours of general chemistry. This number of credit hours may be packaged into threeto four physics courses and one or two chemistry courses.4.3 Basic Computer ScienceDesigning a model for a project, simulating and analyzing the results successfully, andplanning adequately for its execution requires a basic knowledge of programming, datarepresentation, and analysis. The skills and experience gained in

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Winston Conway Link; Carlos G. Spaht II

studies, preferably in mathematics, science, or engineering. Becausethe measure of under representation of minorities in a particular field is in direct proportion to theamount of mathematics contained in the field (see paragraph 2 of II), LaPREP emphasizes thedevelopment of abstract reasoning, problem solving, and technical writing skills, primarily throughmathematics enrichment courses and seminars. Class assignments, laboratory projects, andscheduled examinations are included in the program.Other aspects include field trips to local industries, lecturers speaking on science and engineeringopportunities, drug and violence prevention activities, well-known minority speakers, and ACTpreparation.Program faculty includes college, high school and

Collection

2024 ASEE PSW Conference

Authors

Matthew Levi Giles, University of Southern California; Joy Uehara, University of Southern California; Haylee Mota, University of Southern California; Emma Katharine Singer, USC Viterbi School of Engineering; Matthew R Gilpin, University of Southern California; Akshay Potnuru; Jessica Aftosmis, University of Southern California

deliver classroom-based engineering curriculum during this student’s Freshman and Sophomore years. However,USC’s dedication to a hands-on engineering pedagogy, which accelerates during student’s Junioryear, presents unique challenges for accessibility. The cornerstone of the active learning ME curriculum during Junior year is the two-semesterlaboratory sequence AME 341a: “Measurement and Instrumentation Laboratory” and AME 341b:“Mechoptronics.” These courses teach students essential laboratory skills, critical assessment ofengineering measurements, and the fundamentals of electronics, automation and integratedsystems. These courses are purposely structured to break students from habits of rote learning andthe expectation that all engineering

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert King

is an ABET accredited, non-traditional, interdisciplinary, Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering with specialties in civil,electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering, as well as graduate degrees (M. S., M. E.and Ph. D) and research in engineering systems. The Gourman Report ranks the CSMEngineering Division fifth among general engineering programs2. Primary goals of the programare to provide students with a solid foundation in engineering fundamentals, the skills to adapt torapidly changing and advanced technologies, and an aptitude for life-long learning. Uniquenessof the program is particularly evident with respect to its multidisciplinary span, heavyexperimental component, large credit-hour requirement, and use of advanced

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Eger Bill; Phillip Aaron, University of Dayton; Charles Schreier, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

International

the international technicalimmersion program such that it can serve as a model that can be easily adopted by peerinstitutions (small to mid-size colleges and universities). The ETHOS immersions are ten tosixteen weeks long, during which students work with collaborating organizations to assist infinding appropriate, and effective solutions to technical challenges. Students use theirengineering skills to address real problems, while gaining a better understanding of the interfacebetween technology and global society. Academic credit is incorporated into these immersionswith technical reporting, reflections and presentations delivered upon completion of the program.Pre-immersion course work includes research and engineering fundamentals

Collection

2018 FYEE Conference

Authors

Michael Wilson, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

reduced to a pendulum balance of money,management, and minutes. Thus the pracademic is a person that thinks, optimizes, produces, and practiceswith purpose.3. Transciciplinary taxonomyThe basic drawing above accents the differences pictographically. The context for Intradisciplinary isoccurring within the scope of scholarly disciplines; integrating reading, writing, and orating in languagearts are an example. Multidsciplinary is when working on a problem, within silo or similar boundaries aswhen studying math, history, reading, and science, the teams use similar assumptions, restrictions,perspectives, and philosophies. Crossdisciplinary then integrates aspects from multiple academicdisciplines to address problems arising from narrow