Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gerald Recktenwald, Portland State University; Robert Edwards, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Douglas Howe, Portland State University; Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University; Calvin Hsieh, Portland State University

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Mechanical Engineering

University at Erie - The Behrend College, where he teaches Statics, Dynamics and Fluid and Thermal Science Courses. He earned a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology and a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering from Gannon Universitydouglas howe, Portland State University Douglas Howe is a graduate of the PSU BSME program with several years of experience working as a Mechanical Engineer for Electro-Scientific Industries. He is currently enrolled in the PSU Center for Science Education, working toward his Masters of Science Teaching. He is a Noyce Fellow and a research assistant on the Engineering of Everyday Things project.Jenna Faulkner, Portland State University

Conference Session

Technical Courses and Liberal Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University; William M. Jordan, Baylor University; Cynthia C. Fry, Baylor University

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

show disturbing trendsconcerning this generation. She compares iGens to previous generations using four databases:Monitoring the Future, The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System, The American FreshmanSurvey, and the General Social Survey. Her research relates longitudinal studies that have beenconducted for decades. When something is observed in the data that is very different, sheinvestigates the circumstances that were occurring during that time. Twenge’s observations fromthe chapters in her book are summarized below [7]: 1) Growing Up More Slowly – Fewer iGens go out on dates. Fewer iGens have sex. Many do not have a driver’s license. Fewer iGens have part-time jobs. Alcohol consumption has dropped. This generation is doing

Conference Session

Assessing with Technology

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

T.M. Wildman; M. L. Wolfe; Jr., O.Hayden Griffin, O.Hayden Griffin,; J. Muffo; G.T. Adel; G.V. Loganathan; Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tamara Knott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Marie Paretti, Virginia Tech; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

. 14 I feel confident that I can master the material in my engineering courses. 79 There are important relationships between my engineering coursework and my coursework outside of engineering. 64 Students should be required to use ePortfolio in all classes. 5 Students should be required to maintain an ePortfolio from the time they begin their college studies until they graduate. 14 I will maintain and update my ePortfolio in coming semesters even if I am not required to do so for a class. 9 Determining my learning style and

Conference Session

How to Effectively Teach Using Teams

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vincent Drnevich, Purdue University; John Norris, Purdue University

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Civil Engineering

Management, studying Management Science / Quantitative Methods. He received his MBA at Purdue University and his Bachelor of Science at the University of Richmond. He has worked at Information Resources Inc. and IBM Global Services. He has worked on consulting projects at Lucent Technologies and the New York State Department of Transportation. John is a member of the Academy of Management (AOM), Decision Sciences Institute (DSI), Production and Operations Management Society (POMS), and the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS). Page 12.294.1© American Society for

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

William C. Beston; Sharon B. Fellows; Richard Culver

Session 1430 Keys To Success: Self-Directed Learning Sharon Fellows, Richard Culver, William Beston SUNY-Binghamton/Broome Community CollegeIntroductionEvery study of engineering education and the skills required of practicing engineers lists life-long learning (LLL) as a necessary ingredient. And yet, there has been little developed in theway of formal preparation for engineering students so that they will become life-long learners.In fact, the loaded curriculum presented in most engineering programs works against developingthe learning skills and love of learning required to be a successful LLL

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow

.: Gainesville, FL.9. Myers, I. B. (1995). Gifts Differing, Davies-Black Publishing: Palo Alto, CA.10. Smith, R. (1997). The 7 Levels of Change, The Summit Publishing Group: Arlington, TX.11. Treffinger, D. J., Isaksen, S. G., and K. B. Dorval (2000). Creative Problem Solving: An Introduction (3rd ed.), Prufrock Press: Waco, TX.12. Wycoff, J. (1991). Mindmapping: Your Personal Guide to Exploring Creativity and Problem-Solving, Berkeley Publishing Group.KATHRYN W. JABLOKOWKathryn Jablokow is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University. She iscurrently located at Penn State’s School for Graduate Professional Studies near Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Jablokowteaches and conducts research in the areas of Robotics

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lason Watai; Arthur Brodersen; Sean Brophy

instruments to be used. Web-basedtutorials and resources can be made available during the lab itself, helping students to sustaintheir own inquiry without much assistance from the lab instructor. Anchoring lab experiments torealistic challenges can enable students to understand the practical applications of concepts andprinciples covered in different labs. Carrying out studies to explore these possibilities forimproved instruction can lead to more effective laboratory learning in electrical engineeringeducation.A study at Vanderbilt University has been exploring the potential of organizing the content ofelectrical engineering labs around realistic challenges. The challenges provide a context forperforming lab experiment, which should help students

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

measurements to determinesoil parameters. In all cases, abstract concepts were placed in the hands of students, whichgenerated an active learning environment. In other areas of engineering, Felder13, Unterweger14,and Estes15 documented their experiences with active learning exercises. In summary, most ofthese efforts were specific demonstrations that were incorporated for immediate impact, but theinstructors did not systematically incorporate a series of planned experiments nor did they fullyevaluate their impact on comprehension and retention of fundamental concepts, which is the goalof this study. Geotechnical Concept Tools (GCT) have been developed as part of the research initiativeinvolving a course curriculum improvement effort for a

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS) Technical Session _ Monday June 26, 1:30 - 3:00

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn A. Neeley, University of Virginia

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Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)

Century Learning Initiative. Available: http://www.21learn.org/archive/the-three-legged-stool/ 2. Atkinson, T.N. (2008). Using creative writing techniques to enhance the case study method in research integrity and ethics courses. Journal of Academic Ethics 6:33-50. 3. Bammer, G. (2017). Toward a new discipline of integration and implementation science. In In: R. Frodeman (ed.) The Oxford handbook of interdisciplinarity (2nd ed.), 525-529. 4. Barry, B. & Herkert, J.R. (2014). Engineering ethics. In Cambridge handbook of engineering education research. Ed. Johiri, A. and Olds, B. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 673-692. 5. Borgmann, A. (2006). Real American Ethics: Taking responsibility for

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division (WIED) Technical Session 4 - Hands-on Learning

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Foss, Weber State University; Mark Baugh, Weber State University; Yucheng Liu P.E., South Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering Division (WIED)

understanding of what is thedifference between engineering and engineering technology [8]. While this topic is notable, it isbeyond the scope of this study. The purpose of this camp is to build upon the social science research regarding belongingand stereotyping and stereotype threat to create a positive and inclusive environment for femalestudents to explore welding and metal work technologies through the principles of project-basedlearning (PJBL). This camp contributes to student learning by exposing high school-aged girlsto welding engineering technologies as well as other manufacturing engineering technologiesthrough the medium of art. Student gain tangible skills within the Engineering Technologydomain and confidence in their own ability to

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Toshiyuki Yamamoto; Kazuya Takemata; Masakatsu Matsuishi

Association and theInternational Association of Universities. The total number of undergraduate students is 7,513,seventy-one per cent of which were from out of prefecture. They are from all over Japan. KIT’s job placement rate is ninety-nine point one per cent. Besides the undergraduate Schoolof Engineering, the Institute includes a graduate school and a number of specialized researchlaboratories, as well as the affiliated Kanazawa Technical College, a five-year extended seniorhigh school specialized in engineering. KIT was selected in this case study because of the size of the institution as well as its nineyears of history as being a laptop institution for higher engineering education. Since its firstimplementation in 1995, the curriculum

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division (MFG) Technical Session 4

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona; Hannah Budinoff, The University of Arizona; DAVID MANFORD, The University of Arizona

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Diversity

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

Paper ID #47032Bridging the Gap: Integrating Entrepreneurial Thinking and New ProductDevelopment into Manufacturing EducationDr. Gimantha N Perera, University of Arizona Gimantha Perera is a Postdoctoral Scholar/Research Scientist in Systems and Industrial Engineering at the University of Arizona. His professional areas of interest include augmented reality application, healthcare systems engineering, and broadening participation in engineering, particularly at public institutions. Gimantha is focused on assisting a small engineering education task force at UA studying asset-based practices, building communities of

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid R. Piroozi J.D., Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Justin L. Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis; Charles Feldhaus, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

) law. He is the Director of the Entrepreneurship Clinic at IU-McKinney where he also teaches Patent Law and Patent Prosecution. Additionally, he teaches a three-course sequence in engineering where students learn about IP law as it applies to engineering design and engineering careers.Dr. Justin L. Hess, Indiana University-Purdue University of Indianapolis Dr. Justin L Hess is the Assistant Director of the STEM Education Innovation and Research Institute at IUPUI. His research interests include ethics, design, and sustainability. Dr. Hess received each of his degrees from Purdue University, including a PhD in Engineering Education, a Master of Science in Civil Engineering, and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Conference Session

Key Educational & Professional Issues of Strategic Importance to the Civil Engineering Profession - and ASCE

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Allen C. Estes, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

culturally inclusive classrooms, recognizing our biases andbehaviors, using a variety of teaching strategies to accommodate diverse learning styles,and including text/reading materials from diverse authors from different races, sexualorientations, genders and abilities.The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Excellence in Civil EngineeringEducation (ExCEEd) Teaching Workshops are currently in their 20th year of existence.This landmark project has over 980 graduates from 256 universities around the world.The week-long teacher training workshop has been successful by all measures and hasmade a substantial difference in civil engineering education in the United States.1 Itcontinues to grow and is widely supported by university deans, department

Conference Session

ABET Criterion 4 and Liberal Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Dana Elzey; Dan Bauer; Paxton Marshall; Kathryn Neeley

pressures and the demand for higher quality, lower cost technology have increaseddemand for well-educated engineers. Also, the development, implementation, maintenance, andmanagement of technology require sophisticated leadership from the engineering profession.However, as many studies and leaders have concluded, our graduating engineers are not preparedto address the new constraints of collateral impact of technology and the risks posed byunintended consequences. Therefore, engineering educators must now plan for the next step inthe evolution of engineering education to prepare students for the leadership challenge ofdeveloping technology in an organizational and cultural context. Contemporary engineeringleaders increasingly depend on

Conference Session

Engineering Design Graphics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

Paper ID #36721CAD Instruction in the Time of COVIDDerek Yip-Hoi Dr. Yip-Hoi received his Ph.D. from the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1997. His dissertation research focused on developing Computer-Aided Process Planning methods and software tools to support the automation of machining on Mill/Turn machining centers. Following his Ph.D., he worked for several years with the NSF Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Machining Systems at the University of Michigan. His work focused on developing new methodologies and techniques to assist manufacturers design and plan

Collection

2021 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Conference

Authors

Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University; Hadas Ritz, Cornell University; Orlay Santa, Cornell University

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Diversity

Paper ID #35351Mid-semester Course Feedback Surveys Extend the Reach of an EngineeringTeaching CenterDr. Kathryn Dimiduk, Cornell University Kathryn Dimiduk is the Director of the James McCormick Family Teaching Excellence Institute in the College of Engineering at Cornell University. She received her B.A. in Physics from Cornell Univer- sity and her Ph.D. in Applied Physics from Stanford University. Her current research interests are in engineering education.Dr. Hadas Ritz, Cornell University Hadas Ritz is a senior lecturer in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and a Faculty Teaching Fellow at the James McCormick

Conference Session

Utilizing Digital Technologies in Classroom and Distance Learning in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nasser I Alaeddine, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Hamid R. Parsaei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Konstantinos Kakosimos P.E., Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bing Guo, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Bilal Mansoor, Texas A&M Qatar

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Engineering Technology

, Texas A&M Qatar Dr. Mansoor’s focus is on integrating technology driven smart devices into engineering class rooms and graduate education. His topics of interests include smart clickers, remote sensing devices etc. His materials science research focuses on developing fundamental structure-property-processing relationships of various light-weight materials. Page 26.1478.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015Teaching Innovation with Technology to Accelerate Engineering Students’ Learning Nasser Alaeddine, Hamid Parsaei, Konstantinos Kakosimos, Bing Guo, Bilal Mansoor

Conference Session

Pre-college Engineering Education Division Technical Session 11

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sana M. Syed, Saint Louis University; J. Chris Carroll, Saint Louis University; Shannon M. Sipes, Indiana University; Traci Aucoin; Adrienne Enriquez, Oregon GEAR UP; Kelsey Z. Musa, Saint Louis University; Rachel Bultas

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Literature Attrition rates in engineering and other STEM disciplines as a whole hover around 50%nationally. Data from the Science and Engineering Indicators 2016 report [3] shows that thepercentage of students who pursue a STEM degree is directly proportional to the highest mathcourse taken in high school, specifically courses beyond Algebra II. However, many studentsare still not “math ready” upon entering college. A study by Gleason et al. [4] found that mathplacement has a strong correlation to retention rates in engineering. They found that studentswho placed in College Algebra or below accounted for only 10% of engineering graduates andthose who placed in Pre-calculus accounted for nearly 40% of dropouts. Likewise, Santiago andHensel [5

Conference Session

Computed Simulation and Animation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Tanya Capers; Kofi Nyarko; Craig Scott; Jumoke Ladeji-Osias

. Also, students were administered some chapterprojects as well as a final project inclusive of the concepts and equations covered in thecurriculum. The final project elicited group interaction and required a final report with an oralpresentation. The oral presentation allowed a panel of 4 graduate researchers, all of which tookpart in the development of the course procedures, to test the conceptual knowledge the studentsgained during the course.6.2. Student AssessmentsAssessment tools and results can be broken down into three sources of information: diagnostictest and student background survey, measures of student performance, and student evaluations.6.2.1. Beginning of the Semester Assessments and SurveysThe 28 students/subjects enrolled in

Conference Session

Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Technical Session 2

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiuhao Ding, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Delu Zhao, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Alan Tao, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Meghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign; Chrysafis Vogiatzis, University of Illinois Urbana - Champaign; Ann Jeanne Fredricksen; Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Lawrence Angrave, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Hongye Liu, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

, University of Illinois Urbana-ChampaignMeghana Gopannagari, University of Illinois at Urbana - ChampaignDr. Pablo Robles-Granda, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Pablo Robles-Granda is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Yang Victoria Shao, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Yang V. Shao is a Teaching Associate Professor in electrical and computer engineering department at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC). She earned her Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from Chinese Academy of Sciences, China. She has worked with University of New Mexico before joining UIUC where she developed some graduate courses on Electromagnetics. Dr. Shao has research

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 1: Mechanical and CAD Track

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nina T. Jones, University of Florida; Sean R. Niemi, University of Florida; Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc.

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Intercollegiate Rocket Engineering Competi- tion. He also mentors members of both the FSAE Combustion and Electric Vehicle teams. Dr. Niemi has worked in industrial maintenance and aerospace, with graduate work in soft matter engineering, 3D bio-printing, and biotribology.Dr. Matthew J. Traum, Engineer Inc. Dr. Matthew J. Traum is founding CEO at Engineer Inc., a Florida-based STEM education social enter- prise. Traum also holds an appointment as a Senior Lecturer & Associate Instructional Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida. He is an experienced educator, administrator, fund raiser, and researcher with co-authorship of 16 peer-reviewed research and

Conference Session

Computing & Information Technology Division Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University; Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State University; Nathan H. Bean

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Computing & Information Technology

Paper ID #17059The Impact of STEM Experiences on Student Self-Efficacy in ComputationalThinkingJoshua Levi Weese, Kansas State University Josh Weese is a PhD candidate in the department of Computer Science at Kansas State University. Fo- cusing on education research, this experience comes from work as a graduate teaching assistant, various outreach programs, and time spent as a NSF GK-12 fellow. His downtime is spent in outreach programs aimed toward enriching local K-12 students’ experience in STEM, especially in computer science and sensor technologies.Russell Feldhausen, Kansas State UniversityMr. Nathan H. Bean

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew J. Traum, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Kyle Pace; Jeremy R Anderson, EASENET

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

perform experimental research and encouraged their matriculation to graduate school. Dr. Traum also serves as the founding Chief Technology Officer at EASENET, a start-up renewable energy company he co-founded with his former students to commercialize residential scale waste-to-energy biomass processor systems.Kyle PaceJeremy R Anderson, EASENET Jeremy is a retired Navy Diver, sustainable energy engineer, and social entrepreneur. Growing up in a rural Texas community Jeremy endured great hardships, forming the unmatched resiliency that drives his continued successes. Out of high school, Jeremy joined the Navy and quickly ascended the ranks to First Class Petty Officer in only six years. Starting out as a Hull

Collection

2024 CIEC

Authors

Jiayue Shen; Daniel Jones; Kazi Imran; Xiang Wang; Weiru Chen; Lanju Mee

fundamental concepts of control systems and automation. Several studieshave shown the benefits of incorporating mechatronics into the MET curriculum. [1-3] .However, due to the complexity of mechatronic systems, students can struggle to grasp theconcepts through theoretical lectures and traditional laboratory experiments.The Internet of Things (IoT) has revolutionized the field of mechatronics by enablingconnectivity between various mechanical and electronic devices. The integration of IoT inmechatronics systems has led to enhanced automation and control, improved monitoring andmaintenance, and increased efficiency and productivity. The application of IoT in mechatronicshas become an active research area in recent years, with numerous studies

Conference Session

ECE-Cybersecurity and Quantum Technology Education

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandip Das, Kennesaw State University; Benjamin Klein, Kennesaw State University; Seung Joon Paik, Georgia Institute of Technology; A. Bruno Frazier, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

a rush. The data collected from the rating-scalequestions have been analyzed using descriptive statistics (mean and standard deviation) to assessthe impact of the course. This allowed us to identify general trends in student perceptions and toassess whether the course met its intended goals. The responses to the open-ended question wereanalyzed using thematic analysis. This approach involves reading through the responses,identifying themes or patterns, and categorizing these themes to better understand studentexperiences. Thematic analysis provided deeper insights into how the course was perceived bystudents, including its strengths and areas for improvements. This research study was approved byKennesaw State’s Institutional Review Board

Conference Session

Building BIM into Construction Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University; Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Justin Earl Weidman, Brigham Young University

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Construction

Paper ID #7010Integrating Industry BIM Practices into University CurriculumProf. Kevin R. Miller, Brigham Young University Kevin R. Miller Ph.D. is the Chair of the Construction Management Program at Brigham Young Uni- versity. He has worked as an estimator for several companies in industry. His area of research focuses on Construction Modeling and Estimating. Kevin has also taught at Arizona State University and the University of Florida.Dr. Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University Clifton Farnsworth received B.S. and M.S. degrees in civil engineering from Brigham Young University and a Ph.D. in civil

Conference Session

Assessing Teaching and Learning

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Doran; Leo Denton; Dawn McKinney

Session 3530 Promoting Student Achievement With Integrated Affective Objectives Leo F. Denton, Dawn McKinney, Michael V. Doran University of South Alabama School of Computer and Information Sciences Mobile, Alabama 36688In contrast to the perception that the low graduation rates in the SMET (Science, Mathematics,Engineering, and Technology) disciplines are a result of a “normal weed-out process,” studiesshow that large percentages of students are capable but choose not to persist

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Hrishikesh Potdar; Kurt Gramoll

Session 2257 Internet-based, Interactive Software for Industrial Engineering Education Hrishikesh Potdar and Kurt Gramoll Research Assistant and Hughes Professor Engineering Media Lab University of OklahomaAbstractNew and developing electronic communication tools are rapidly changing the ways in whicheducators educate and students learn. Collaborative learning environments utilizing variousinteractive electronic technologies are now being used in all levels of education

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Audeen W. Fentiman

could besent to a machinist who would fabricate the object, graphs of all types for presenting andanalyzing data, and computer-generated drawings. However, in recent years, the scope ofEG166 has been broadened to include written and oral communications as well. Thechange first occurred in response to a 1992 survey of 1000 graduates of The Ohio StateUniversity College of Engineering.1,2 In this survey, graduates who had been on the jobfor one to five years were asked to indicate the importance of several skills in thecategories of basic engineering, graphics, computer use, and communications. The skillsreceiving the highest “importance rating” from these practicing engineers were writtenand oral communications. More recently the Accreditation