Conference Session

Instrumentation in the Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hank Javan; Mark Rajai

course were based onaforementioned needs of industries.Our initial assessments of two pilot courses indicated that majority of the students did benefitfrom topics such as computer aided communication, manufacturing sensors, and microwavedevices which were not covered in undergraduate program. The survey of other graduateprograms in engineering technology indicated that majority of them do not offer similar courses.The content of our proposed course is such that with minor modifications, other engineeringtechnology graduate programs could adopt it. Since the course is still under construction, theauthors would appreciate the suggestions and the comments of our colleagues and friends sothat a final draft can be prepared for

Conference Session

Potpourri of Engineering Mathematics

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Frank Wicks

probability of launch on the second is given by: Probability of success=(7/8)^8= .343608919 The probability of success is seen to have increased slightly. A general successequation can be developed by induction as a function of the number of joints and for asingle failure on the original vehicle: Probability of success=((n-1)/n)^n Probability of success was shown to a approach a constant number of .367879441 asn approached infinity. It was then recognized that this number is the inverse of e. Thusthe rocket risk assessment led to the unexpected result of a new method (at least new tothe author) of determining the base number for the natural logarithm. (n/(n-1)^n = 2.718281828 = e (as n goes to infinity) This discovery is an example

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammoad Saifi; Julie Wang

from electrical/electronic, mechanical and computerprogramming. The design processes challenge students’ creativity and the ability to applyengineering principles to the design. Also the activities improve the teamwork andcommunication skills.In addition to the classroom teaching/learning, the field trips to the industrial sites and themeetings with engineering professionals help students to link the real world designs andproblems. The outcomes are evaluated and the assessment shows that getting students involvedto the actives improves the students learning. The rate of retention and successful transfer to 4-year school is increased. In this paper, we would like to present some experience in teaching andlearning in engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lin Li, Prairie View A&M University; Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Lei Huang, Prairie View A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

illustration of lab scheduling through VCL and one VR-Lab example is shownin Figure 6 and Figure 7. Figure 6. Lab scheduling in VCL Figure 7. Virtual machine selection and remote lab operationAt this stage, we will collect and compare course assessment data before and after applying theeducational innovation to show the differences in teaching effectiveness. Utilizing the lab Page 25.552.7infrastructure, we will also investigate new teaching methodologies in engineering andtechnology education.Conclusions and Future WorkThis paper reviewed the current activities of a NSF sponsored project to develop remote

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David L. Soldan, Kansas State University; Noel N. Schulz, Kansas State University; Don Gruenbacher, Kansas State University; Rekha Natarajan, Kansas State University; Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

will be used to evaluatea veteran’s mathematical abilities. Pre-tests will assess veteran’s weaknesses Online reviewmodules are being developed for review and extra practice in an individual’s identifiedweaknesses, and post-tests will be administered to show knowledge capture. Together thisprocess will better prepare veterans to enter the mathematics sequence at the calculus level.The creation of accelerated courses specifically for veterans enrolled in the program will beanother aspect used to accelerate degree completion. Veterans may have a base of technicalknowledge acquired through the technical nature of their military service. Assigning them tointroductory level courses with traditional freshman and sophomore students does not

Conference Session

Computer-based Measurements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bridget M. Smyser, Northeastern University; Kevin McCue, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

setting. The number of topics covered in the course was large enough that itwas not possible to cover all topics in any sort of depth on an exam. Exams were therefore arather blunt and unsatisfactory assessment tool for this type of course.At this institution, lab sections are generally taught by graduate teaching assistants. TA dutiesrange from supervising students to demonstrating equipment to grading lab reports.Demonstration type labs both helped and hindered TAs in their ability to educate the students intheir sections. Demonstration labs were relatively easy to teach to the TAs. Because only the TAwas handling the equipment, the number of possible errors or equipment malfunctions wasgenerally low, which saved the TA from having to help

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research-related Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sidi Berri, New York City College of Technology; Andy Zhang, New York City College of Technology; Gaffar Barakat Gailani, New York City College of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

number of students who earn a bachelor degree.In the Fall 2009 Fifty-two percent (52%) reported a household income of less than $30,000.Seventy-six per cent (76.8%) of incoming first-year students and 60% of returning studentsreceived need-based financial aid. The student body, which is more than 15,000 members,reported more than 134 countries of origin; countries of origin of faculty also span the globe.Thirty-five percent (35%) of students reported working 20 or more hours per week.Figure 1: Number of degrees awarded at City Tech from 1999 – 2010. (Source: Office of Assessment and Institutional Research at City Tech)The Mechanical Engineering Technology department (MECH)The MECH department

Conference Session

Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

Issue 1, p18-18, 1p; DOI: 10.1525/bio.2011.61.1.6; (AN 57643521) http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=a9h&AN=57643521&site=ehost-live6. "Assessing the Impact of Undergraduate-Research Experiences on Students: An Overview of Current Literature" Mary Crowe and David Brakke, CUR Quarterly, 2008, 28(4) 43-50.7. "THE PIPELINE: Benefits of Undergraduate Research Experiences" Susan H. Russell, Mary P. Hancock, James McCulloug, Science, 2007, 316 (5824), 548-549. Page 25.779.5

Conference Session

Methods, Cases, and Directions

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pil-Won On, University of Missouri, Columbia; Luis Occena, University of Missouri

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Class lectures, and Reading quiz and practice questions assignments that were hand- (assignment) in each week graded (predetermined level of success, unlimited attempts, prompt feedback) 7 Assessment Online tests, assignment Online tests only, auto-graded, submission with no evaluation individualized question sets selected criteria from three difficulty levels (easy/ intermediate/difficult) 8 Monitoring Infrequent use of performance Scheduled checkups and

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

Tagged Divisions

Construction

main outcome of thestudy was the self assessment of the students as to the value of computer aided modeling basedon their own experience.List of References i. Alamad, M. & Tillis, J. (2010). Learning Applications in Architectural Engineering Educational Setting. Journal of Architectural engineering, December. ii. Becerik-Gerber, B. & Kensek, K. (2010). Building Information Modeling in Architecture, Engineering, and Construction: Emerging Research Directions and Trends. Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, July, 139-147. iii. International Code Council. (2008). 2007 Florida Building Code, 1st Ed., ICC, Country Club Hills, IL iv. Lee, J., McCullouch, B., & Chang, L

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine P. Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Rebecca A. Bates, Minnesota State University, Mankato

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

engineering/STEM students. These modules included “full”modules targeted towards gateway engineering courses and “mini” modules, designed for use incapstone design courses. This paper highlights the development of the “mini” modules. Bibliography1. Shulman, L.J., Besterfield-Sacre, M., and Mc Gourty, J., “The ABET “Professional Skills” – Can They Be Taught? Can They Be Assessed?,” Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 94, No. 1, 2005, pp. 41 – 55.2. Stevens, R., O’Connor, K., and Garrison, L., “Engineering student identities in the navigation of the undergraduate graduate curriculum,” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition 2005, Washington, D.C., 2005, pp. 5529-5536.3

Conference Session

Chemical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly R. Piergiovanni, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

engineering students (using slightlydifferent mathematical presentations in the two courses). Assessment results will beavailable in March 2012 (for the revised ASEE paper).TheoryAfter discussing the definitions of absorption and adsorption, the class focuses onadsorption. The history of Langmuir and Freundlich and their research on adsorption ispresented. We diagram the adsorption process and define words such as “equilibrium”,“adsorbate”, “adsorbent” and “bulk fluid”, so the students have a picture of theadsorption process. Adsorption is usually modeled using isotherms, a word which mayintimidate many students. However, only an understanding of algebra, logarithms andlinear regression is necessary to model the process using a Freundlich or

Conference Session

Developing Young Minds in Engineering: Part I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jeremi S. London, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Benjamin Ahn, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Porsche Amanda Williams; Cameron Michael McGhee, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Tracking of students varies depending upon students classification as a Level 1 LSAMP student (i.e., fully engaged in the program) or Level 2 LSAMP student (i.e., engaged peripherally or minimally in the program) Budget needs fluctuate dependent upon the number of LSAMP-eligible students enrolled at each institutions Variances across campuses in administrative commitment and assessment and evaluation efforts. Varied responses by campuses to evaluation reports and a need to use these reports to inform practice.Opportunities Some opportunities include the following: Creation of a formal, longitudinal mechanism for tracking students throughout the program (activities they participate in

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Materials

of their selection status May 15 Deadline for selected students to confirm their participation April-May Solicit donations from local industry and recruit industrial mentors for program May Follow-up surveys sent to past participants Last week of June Materials Camp program July Thank you letters sent to sponsors and volunteers; evaluation of camp and student feedback August Incoming freshman class checked against past participant lists for assessment of recruiting effectivenessThis year’s program will be 4.5 instead of 3.5 days to allow more

Conference Session

Software and Web-based Learning in ECE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2012-3243: MATLAB DEMONSTRATION OF TRANSMISSION LINEPHENOMENA IN ELECTROMAGNETICSDr. Stuart M. Wentworth, Auburn University Stu Wentworth received his electrical engineering doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, in 1990. Since then, he has been with Auburn University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, specializing in electromagnetics and microelectronics. He has authored a pair of undergraduate electro- magnetics texts and has won several awards related to teaching. He is the department’s undergraduate Program Director and Chair of its Curriculum and Assessment Committee. Page

Conference Session

Linking K-12 to Post-secondary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Salzman, Purdue University; Eric L. Mann, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

-engineering secondary school curriculum. 2001 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Peppers, Papers, Pueblos and Professors, June 24, 2001 - June 27, 2001 8161- 8170 (2001).6. Project Lead the Way Data Digest 2009. (2009).at 7. Walcerz, D. Report on the Third Year of Implementation of the TrueOutcomes Assessment System for Project Lead The Way. (2007).at 8. Rethwisch, D.G., Laanan, F.S., Haynes, M.C. & Starobin, S.S. A longitudinal evaluation of Project Lead the Way in the State of Iowa. 118th ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, June 26, 2011 - June 29, 2011 (2011).9. Tran, N. & Nathan, M.J. Pre-College Engineering Studies: An investigation of the relationship between pre- college engineering studies and student

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna L. Newman, University at Albany/SUNY; Meghan Morris Deyoe, University at Albany/SUNY

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

theory, from simulation, and fromexperimentation) and students were asked to develop a practical system model that would permitthem to design other systems for specific applications. Students in this approach worked in teamswhose members self-assigned responsibilities for each activity (experiments and design projects)and the instructor and teaching assistants checked on the preparation and performance through atask checklist completed for each activity. Assessment of the success was based on the finalsystem model that students developed. As part of this process, students also were asked todocument at the end of the course, their perceptions of instructional support and outcomesrelated to content and affective learning outcomes.4. RESULTSA one

Conference Session

Engineering Design

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; John M. Mativo, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

authors used a simpleproduct such as a crane hook. Page 25.1018.5 Figure 4. SolidWorks as a toy design environmentAfter the introduction of 3D solid modeling, the students are exposed to Finite Element Analyses(FEA) with an example. The example is taken from the SolidWorks tutorials for theSimulationXpress. Students are given the solid model of a crane hook shown in Figure 5 andasked to utilize the SimulationXpress Analysis wizard. They learn about the basic steps of designanalysis, assess the safety of the design by calculating the safety factor of the design, and canevaluate the accuracy of their results.The exercise starts

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, power systems, control and power electron- ics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education. During his career, Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or Co

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee Brady, California Polytechnic State University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

preferences for learning?We will seek to answer these questions with further investigation through engineering studentinquiry. The next step is to survey women and men students in the ARCE major to discern ifboth genders are influenced by the proximity of the program within the College of Architectureand Environmental Design versus the College of Engineering. Along with focused questionsregarding perceived strengths in technical topics as well as communication and collaboration,existing measures of learning style modes will be used including identify students learningpreferences in relation to the major. Possible assessments include the Kolb Learning StyleInventory, Myer-Briggs Type Indicator and Felder ‘s Index of Learning Styles. We hope toshow why

Conference Session

International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

International

consists of course-level grade-book entries, Term GPAat MSOE and FHL, and Cumulative GPA at MSOE. The data then is compared to the data ofnon-exchange students at MSOE and FHL, respectively. This allows a one-to-one comparisonbetween exchange and non-exchange students without the need of additional academicperformance assessment measures and procedures. Since the curriculum of the exchangeprogram underwent a major change in 2001, only cumulative data from 2003 onward isdemonstrated here. This corresponds to data of 58 MSOE and 31 FHL exchange students.The Term GPA and Cumulative GPA of all MSOE exchange students is shown in Figure 5. Thehorizontal axis gives either the corresponding academic quarter at MSOE (F - Fall, W - Winter, S- Spring) for

Conference Session

Focus on Faculty

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Koonce, Ohio University; Valerie Conley, Ohio University; Cindy Anderson, Ohio University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

institutions.This study examines factors associated with community college female faculty members’academic career success and employment outcomes in STEM fields using secondary data fromthe 2004 National Study of Postsecondary Faculty (NSOPF).IntroductionWhat is academic success? This paper looks into a specific group in higher education, femalefaculty teaching STEM topics at two year schools. This work is part of a larger NSFADVANCE grant looking at the overall success of said faculty. In that project, national data willbe used to develop a success measure, and faculty will be interviewed to assess the quality of themeasure and to identify factors to success not captured by national surveys like NSOPF.A crucial part of that research is building a success

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Bellinger, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Clark Hochgraf, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

, pp. 285-293, Sum 2008.[3] L. M. de Ramirez, J. I. Velez-Arocho, J. L. Zayas-Castro, and M. A. Torres, "Developingand assessing teamwork skills in a multi-disciplinary course," 28th Annual Frontiers inEducation Conference - Conference Proceedings, Vols 1-3, pp. 432-446, 1998.[4] K. L. Kitto, "Integrating concurrent engineering into undergraduate design and researchexperiences," Frontiers in Education 1997 - 27th Annual Conference, Proceedings, Bols I - Iii,pp. 955-959, 1997.[5] W. S. Lovejoy and V. Srinivasan, "Perspective: Ten years of experience teaching a multi-disciplinary product development course," Journal of Product Innovation Management, vol. 19,pp. 32-45, 2002.[6] J. L. Luckner, "An examination of two coteaching

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Surendra Gupta, Rochester Institute of Technology; Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Morelli, Rochester Institute of Technology; Michael Eastman, Rochester Institute of Technology; Vincent Amuso, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Moon, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

experience to enter the high technology workforce upon completion of BS degree; and5. Perform a regular and thorough assessment of the ET2 program that will be used for the contract reporting purposes and also will be an integral part of our standard program review process.In August 2008, NSF awarded us a four-year grant from its S-STEM program to support the ET2Transfer Scholars1. In support of this project, the university will contribute $50,000 to ensurethat continuing ET2 scholars have financial support after the grant expires and help themgraduate on time. This support indicates the university’s enthusiasm, a firm commitment ofservice to our EET students, and an endorsement of the goals and objectives of the ET2 program.For AY 2008-9, the

Conference Session

Administering First-Year Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; David Goldberg, University of Illinois, Urbana

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

engage themselves. Inparticular, the paper considers the theory, design, and launch of a student-run learning Page 15.1130.2community called the iCommunity as part of the XX Foundry for Innovation in EngineeringEducation initiative at the University of XX. Although that effort is in its opening moments,early returns are promising, and activities and assessment to date support the idea that trulystudent-centered efforts can work, scale, and, more importantly, unleash a powerful kind ofstudent engagement that is rarely seen on engineering campuses today.The paper starts by briefly reviewing the XX Foundry for Innovation in Engineering Education

Conference Session

Demonstration and Project Enhancements in Chemical Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Polly Piergiovanni, Lafayette College; J. Ronald Martin, Lafayette College

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

cells in an airlift reactor, measureglucose consumption and alcohol production. The laboratory equipment, which is elegant yetsimple to operate, will be described in the paper, along with typical student results. Studentsmust use their results to prepare a linear regression using natural logarithms, a task that manyhave never done before. Assessment data includes results on a multiple choice quiz, scores on afinal quiz problem that is similar to the lab analysis, and information from sophomore studentswho took the course the year before.Description of the ExperimentThe fermentation experiment was a part of the Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering block ofour Introduction to Engineering course. The experiment followed up on a lecture about

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in CPD

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Robertson

decision.The other course with a novel specification is Decision-oriented Risk Management. Allcompanies have extensive risk assessment procedures as part of their project managementprograms. This course has a much wider scope and views every decision and everyactivity as having a risk component. The mitigation process rests heavily on imagination,experience and data collection.3. OutcomesThe certificate has generated a lot of interest in all the participating companies. With acombined payroll with over 12,000 engineers in the participating JACMET companies,the program provides an aspirational goal for many as well as meeting uniquerequirements of the more senior members

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nuno Delfino; Calvin Cutshaw; Brian McGee; R. Mark Nelms

then sort the blocks into two bins based ona sorting criteria. They must coordinate signals from eight different input sensors, such as limitswitches and proximity sensors, and control four dc motors - three of which must be capable of Page 10.349.4bi-directional operation. Although no formal assessment has been completed to date, this factory “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for engineering Education”has proven a convenient platform to bring together a number of course concepts to complete anend-of-term project

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lucy Morse

requirements of the online system. These include: use of a particular platform such as WebCT, reception of the video streamed course, contacting professors. • Assessment and record keeping. This would include testing, testing sites, how to use the tracking system of grades and courses • Consistency and organization. Explicit and consistent organization increases the retention, not only of the new material, but also of the students. 2Once these characteristics are agreed to at each institution, SSOC needs to coordinate all the sitesso that a learner may find the same type of information on each site. Now FEEDS includes allengineering colleges in Florida. Video streaming over the Internet and a new

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Reese

course for Computer Engineering majors (CPE) was replaced with an embeddedsystems course that features internet-enabled microcontroller systems as it was felt thatthis would benefit a wider range of our CPE students. This change was possible becausemany of the microcontroller topics previously taught in the optional microcontrollerinterfacing course of the old curriculum are now taught in the new Microprocessors Icourse.These changes were made for the following reasons:1. The senior design capstone course is now a very important component of ourABET 2000 assessment process. In that course, students are expected to build something“real” over two semesters, where the first semester is used for prototype development,and the second semester for