Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 10: Paying Attention to Retention

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; F James Boerio, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs

, 147-164.[6] Pendergrass, N, A, Kowalczyk, R, E, Dowd, J, P, Laoulache, R, N, Nelles, W, et al, "Improving first-yearengineering education", Frontiers in Education, 1999.[7] Ossman, K., G. Bucks, et al. “First-Year Engineering Courses Effect on Retention and Student Engagement.”,ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, 2014.[8] Blair, B. F., Millea, M. and Hammer, J., “The impact of cooperative education on academic performance andcompensation of engineering majors, Journal of Engineering Education, 93, 4, 2004, 333–338.[9] Raelin, J. A., Bailey, M. B., Hamann, J., Pendleton, L. K., Reisberg, R. and Whitman, D. L., The gendered effect

Conference Session

DEED Melange

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Matthew T. Siniawski, Loyola Marymount University; Adam R. Carberry, Arizona State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #8810Using Standards-based Grading to Effectively Assess Project-based DesignCoursesDr. Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College Dr. Sara Atwood is an Assistant Professor of Engineering and Physics at Elizabethtown College in Penn- sylvania, where she teaches mechanical engineering and design courses. Her research interests include recruitment and retention of women in engineering, K12 outreach, and creativity as a factor in the success of engineering students. She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley and her BA in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College.Dr. Matthew T. Siniawski, Loyola

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

Assessing the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design Course Roy T.R. McGrann Mechanical Engineering Department Binghamton UniversityAbstractOne ABET requirement is assessment and demonstration of course improvements based on thatassessment. An assessment procedure that was developed for a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)course is presented in this paper.The primary objective of the CAE course is to educate students in engineering design. In the course,the benefits and limitations of computer-aided engineering design and software are emphasized. Apopular engineering

Conference Session

Applications and Computational Tools for Mechanics Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Chang, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Seung Woo Ok, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Sascha Hilgenfeldt, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Mariana Silva, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Mechanics Division (MECHS)

courses in the College of Engineering: she played a key role in the re-structure of the three Mechanics courses in the Mechanical Science and Engineering Department, and the creation of the new computational-based linear algebra course, which was fully launched in Summer 2021. Silva research focuses on the use of web-tools for class collaborative activities, and on the development of online learning and assessment tools. Silva is passionate about teaching and improving the classroom experience for both students and instructors. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Effects of Integrating Computational Tools into an Introductory Engineering Mechanics

Collection

2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

Assessing the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design Course Roy T.R. McGrann Mechanical Engineering Department Binghamton UniversityAbstractOne ABET requirement is assessment and demonstration of course improvements based on thatassessment. An assessment procedure that was developed for a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)course is presented in this paper.The primary objective of the CAE course is to educate students in engineering design. In the course,the benefits and limitations of computer-aided engineering design and software are emphasized. Apopular engineering

Collection

2008 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Roy T.R. McGrann

Assessing the Effectiveness of a Mechanical Engineering Computer-Aided Design Course Roy T.R. McGrann Mechanical Engineering Department Binghamton UniversityAbstractOne ABET requirement is assessment and demonstration of course improvements based on thatassessment. An assessment procedure that was developed for a Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE)course is presented in this paper.The primary objective of the CAE course is to educate students in engineering design. In the course,the benefits and limitations of computer-aided engineering design and software are emphasized. Apopular engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Melanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology; Karla Karolin Peña, Student; Janet Liou-Mark, New York City College of Technology, CUNY

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Diversity

Paper ID #243992018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference: Washington, District ofColumbia Apr 6The Effects of Peer-Led Workshops in a Statics CourseMelanie Villatoro P.E., New York City College of Technology Melanie Villatoro is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Construction Management and Civil Engineering Technology at NYC College of Technology. She teaches a variety of courses in the civil engineering major including statics, strength of materials, concrete, steel, soil mechanics, and foundations. Melanie’s approach to teaching builds on developing rapport with her students. She is highly effective in

Conference Session

Mechanics, Hands-on Demo - Show & Tell!

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie J. McClelland P.E., Colorado School of Mines

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Mechanics

that results in at least equivalent, if not improved, performance in the class. Todetermine effectiveness, the performance of students was compared between two differentclasses.Two sections of mainly sophomores (69 and 80 students) were taught using a lecture format.Two other sections of students (65 and 81 students) were taught using a flipped format the nexttime the course was offered. Both courses used similar syllabi. The sections taught using alecture format had assigned homework problems that were completed outside of class time. Thesections that had the flipped format worked many of the same problems during class. The examshad similar problems that covered the same topics, and the final exams were identical. Todetermine the

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

S. A. Chickamenahalli; M. Bolepalli; Chih-Ping Yeh; Venkateswaran Nallaperumal

Session 1663 Effective Visualizations for an Electric Machines and Power Systems Course S. Chickamenahalli, M. Bollepalli, V. Nallaperumal, C-P. Yeh Wayne State UniversityAbstractThis paper presents the visualization examples developed to accompany an Electrical Machinesand Power System course. Several of the examples that were developed are currently utilized inthe electric machine courseware for the NSF-funded Greenfield Coalition for new ManufacturingEducation. The course introduces essential types of electric power and electric machines inindustrial

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon S. Wu, California State University, Fullerton; Yong Seok Park, California State University, Fullerton

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

America’s Promise (LEAP) was able to identify many suchHIPs that are gaining attention [1]. In a subsequent report, Kuh found that students whoparticipated in these HIPs show that they were positively affected by these activities, asmeasured by the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE). It was found that these“deep approaches to learning are important because students who use these approaches tend toearn higher grades and retain, integrate, and transfer information at higher rates [2].” Thus,what we set out to do is to apply HIPs to a 300- level engineering course at a state collegelevel and gather data regarding its effectiveness, student reflections, and possible futureimprovements for better learning outcomes.HIPs in a Mechanical

Conference Session

First-Year Programs: Peer Mentoring

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University; Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University; Shawn Farrington, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #30732Effectiveness of Undergraduate Teaching Assistants in First-Year DesignCourseMs. Lakshmy Mohandas, Purdue University Lakshmy Mohandas is a third year PhD student in the department of Technology at Purdue University. Her research interest lies in methods to improve student motivation and learning experience in higher education. She is also passionate about teaching and has been teaching a design thinking course for undergraduate freshmen in Purdue polytechnic since 2017.Prof. Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering) Nathan Mentzer is an associate professor in the

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Steve Schweitzer; Shad Reed

Developing Effective Course Websites to Supplement Traditional Classes Capt Shad Reed, MAJ Steve Schweitzer United States Military Academy, West PointAbstract While a few courses around the country have been developed that are heavily dependentupon information technology and the internet, thousands of courses have taken a moreconservative approach and chosen to augment conventional classroom instruction rather thanreplace it. Although a well executed and integrated website has the potential to dramaticallyenhance active learning, designing an effective website can be frustrating, challenging and timeconsuming. The goal of this effort is to identify what a course website should

Conference Session

Innovative Classroom Techniques

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Yasar Demirel

learning environment. Instructor, as the primaryselector of the textbook, has the responsibility in providing students with effective teachingstrategy. Here, we present a new strategy called the ‘workbook strategy,” which integrates thesefour elements: (i) classroom analysis, (ii) use of workbook beside textbook, (iii) group work, and(iv) use of ‘blackboard’ as information technology. The workbook strategy provides verbal andvisual elements of the course material in an organized way, and relates fundamentals toapplications. Such strategy may reduce the mismatches between learning and teaching styles, andhence improves active learning, critical thinking, and problem solving skills. Most of thestudents who are exposed to the workbook strategy have

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mariano Savelski; Robert Hesketh; Kevin Dahm

3513 Is Process Simulation Effectively Utilized in Chemical Engineering Courses Mariano J. Savelski, Kevin Dahm, and Robert P. Hesketh Rowan University Chemical Engineering 201 Mullica Hill Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028-1701 Submitted to 2001 ASEE Annual Conference, Session 3513, June 27, 2001AbstractProcess simulators are being used extensively in senior level chemical engineering designcourses, and are becoming more prevalent in lower level courses. This paper explores theimpact of

Collection

2007 North Midwest Section Meeting

Authors

P. B. Ravikumar

EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT OF INDUSTRY SPONSORED SENIOR DESIGN PROJECT COURSE P. B. Ravikumar Professor, Mechanical & Industrial Engineering University of Wisconsin, Platteville, WIABSTRACTSenior design project courses in mechanical engineering are a challenging and importantclassroom experience for students often in their final semester of undergraduateengineering education. Senior design project courses are often structured to emphasizeteam work on projects initiated and/or sponsored by industry. Faculty involved inteaching such courses need to effectively manage the course offering and lead byexample to students who are learning to manage their own

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Susan B. Millar; Steve Kosciuk; John C. Wright; Debra Penberthy

the effects of the revised course on students, Wright was very impressed. As he put it, I was blown away by the phenomenal creativity and competence some of these students brought to course projects. They had a deep command of the material, and could apply it in different contexts in very creative ways. In short, student performance was at a level far above what I’ d seen before. The Need for Assessment Upon describing his students’ learning outcomes to his faculty colleagues, Wright found themgenerally supportive but not interested in trying the SAL approach themselves. He realized that many of -his colleagues were unconvinced that teaching methods

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dazhi Yang, Boise State University; Krishna Pakala, Boise State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #20333Building an Effective Online Thermodynamics Course for UndergraduateEngineering StudentsDr. Dazhi Yang, Boise State University Dazhi Yang is an Associate Professor in the Educational Technology Department at Boise State University. Her research lies at the intersection of STEM education and technology supported learning. Her current research focuses on integrating computational thinking in STEM education, instructional strategies and online course design for STEM; instructional strategies for teaching difficult and complex science and engineering concepts. Dr. Yang teaches classes in quantitative and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Pagliari, East Carolina University; Richard Monroe, East Carolina University; David Batts, East Carolina University

of Innovation model. The Diffusion ofInnovations model is based on the process of understanding how new ideas and products spread.It also discusses why some great ideas do not make it or take a long time to catch on. It analyzesand helps explain the adaptation of a new innovation. It helps us understand the process of socialchange.We all realize that online learning is not easily successful. The instructor must give extra effortin order for the student to learn effectively. Students have access to the instructor 24 hours a dayvia email. The instructor must effectively participate in the course in order for the student tolearn and understand materials in an effective manner. Many have asked what type of anindividual it takes to participate in

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; F. James Boerio, University of Cincinnati; Joni A. Torsella, University of Cincinnati

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #8753First Year Engineering Courses Effect on Retention and Student EngagementDr. Gregory Warren Bucks, University of CincinnatiDr. Kathleen A. Ossman, University of Cincinnati Dr. Kathleen Ossman is an Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. She teaches courses to freshmen engineering students that require the application of mathematics and physics to solving applied problems from a variety of engineering disciplines and utilize MATLAB for solving computationally intensive problems and analyzing data. She earned a

Conference Session

Learning Mechanics Through Experimentation

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Timothy Aaron Wood, The Citadel

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Mechanics

and geotechnical engineering. Dr. Wood aims to recover the benefits of classical-model, literature-based learning in civil engineering education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Effective PocketLab Sensor Use in an Engineering Dynamics CourseAbstractPocketLab sensors effectively contribute to the engineering dynamics classroom by illustratingfundamental kinematic relationships, allowing students to measure kinematic properties,confirming theoretical predictions, and calculating reactions. Though developed for K-12education, PocketLab sensors are small, relatively inexpensive devices that allow users to recordacceleration, range, and angular velocity through a Bluetooth connection to a

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael A. Collura, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of New Haven; Nancy Ortins Savage, University of New Haven

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Educational Research and Methods

Chemistry from The Ohio State University. Her research is in the development of new metal oxide-polymer composites and their application as gas sensors. She is also the director of the Summer Institute for Young Women, a STEM camp for middle school girls which takes place at the University of New Haven each summer. Page 22.531.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Effect of Freshman Chemistry on Student Performance in Sophomore Engineering CoursesAbstractThe role of first year chemistry courses in engineering programs varies somewhat acrossprograms

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Haolin Zhu, Arizona State University; Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Keirien Taylor, Arizona State University, UOEEE; Daniel J. Laxman, Arizona State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Online Sharing Platform for Course Modules: Understanding Materials Use and EffectivenessAbstractThis paper describes the use and effectiveness of open access online course modules shared withfaculty and administrators from multiple institutions on an online platform. These coursematerials are centered around the National Academy of Engineering’s (NAE) Grand Challengesfor Engineering. Collectively, these modules aim to initiate first-year students’ development ofan interdisciplinary systems perspective of global challenges related to the themes ofsustainability, health, security, and joy of living. A platform was developed and launched inSpring 2020 to share these course

Collection

1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Rosemarie M. Evans; Madison Daily; Susan L. Murray

expectations and both the effectiveness and satisfaction of the useof EMail and Chat rooms. Overview of Research UMR has conducted a yearlong effort to determine the effectiveness of Internet-basedtechnology for “improved learning” in engineering education. To examine the effectiveness ofInternet-based education, many facets were analyzed including class performance, fulfillment ofstudent expectations, and effects of student backgrounds. To assist in evaluating learningeffectiveness, the following four areas were investigated: a) the time required for the course, b)the overall learning experience, c) the effectiveness for aiding course material comprehensionusing specific instructional tools including video lectures

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Poster

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William Dillard

Session 1532 Effectively Incorporating Hardware Experience into a Digital Electronics Service Course William C. Dillard 200 Broun Hall ECE Department Auburn University, AL 36849-5201 Voice (334) 844-1840 Fax (334) 844-1809 dillard@eng.auburn.eduAbstractA new approach to incorporating digital hardware in an introductory digital electronics serviceclass has been successfully demonstrated at Auburn University’s Electrical and ComputerEngineering

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Al-Rawi, McKendree University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University

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Information Systems

AC 2009-1243: DEVELOPING AN EFFECTIVE NETWORK COURSE USING THECISCO CCNA EXPLORATION CURRICULUMAkram Al-Rawi, McKendree University Akram Al-Rawi is a visiting Professor of Computer Science at McKendree University, Lebanon, IL. He has worked at several academic institutions of which the last three were Zayed University, Columbia College, and University of Missouri-Columbia. His teaching interests include programming languages, networks, digital logic design, and computer architecture. His research interests include computer simulation, wireless, security, embedded systems, and curriculum design. Akram is interested in IT certificate and he holds certifications in A+, Network+, Sun Certified

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Mukai

Session #3630 Effectiveness of Various Components in a Mechanics of Materials Course David J. Mukai University of Wyoming Civil and Architectural EngineeringIntroductionThe pressures on undergraduate Science, Math, Engineering, and Technology (SME&T)education are well documented (1). Some of these problems include: undergraduateSME&T courses tend to filter out students, leaving only a few highly-qualified graduates;low retention in SME&T courses because students find them boring; and an increasedamount of knowledge that needs to be transmitted. This project modifies materialsdeveloped by Gregory Miller at the

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Pong Chu

Session 1432 A Small, Effective VHDL Subset for the Digital Systems Course Pong P. Chu Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Cleveland State University Cleveland, OH 441151. Introduction The availability of inexpensive, capable synthesis software tool has a significant impact onthe design and implementation of digital systems. Many curriculums, as well as a number oftextbooks 3,12, have integrated HDL (Hardware Description Language), such as VHDL, andsynthesis tool into the introductory digital systems course1,5,9,11,13. VHDL is a very rich

Conference Session

Choice and Persistence in Engineering Education and Careers

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gillian M. Nicholls, University of Alabama, Huntsville; Rhonda Kay Gaede, University of Alabama, Huntsville

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Educational Research and Methods

Credit (NC) basis with NC grades being excluded from GPA calculations.This had the unfortunate effect of enabling students that were not making good academicprogress to remain enrolled without triggering any academic interventions. The policy wasabolished in 2009, but students are still allowed unlimited course withdrawals that also do notaffect GPA calculations. An initiative within the College of Engineering focuses on monitoringand improving students’ academic progress to ensure that all undergraduates are successfullycompleting at least 66% of all credit hours attempted. Concerns have been raised about theunlimited withdrawal policy; particularly in light of rising tuition, limits on financial aid, and thegrowing national problem of student

Conference Session

Improving the Teaching Skills of Graduate Students

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Montgomery, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

, sample 10 minute lecture, open-ended project and/or design activity, andhourly exam. In addition students develop teaching philosophy and teaching interest statementsto help define themselves as teachers and for possible future job searches. One of the mostsuccessful initiatives in this highly interactive course has been the implementation of “teachingpartners,” who support each other through the process, providing feedback on all materialsdeveloped. In this paper, I describe this course and provide suggestions for faculty consideringteaching such courses themselves.Course historyThis course had its origins in my participation in the National Effective Teaching Institute, runby Profs. Richard Felder and Jim Stice in 1994 1. This was an excellent

Conference Session

Improving Laboratory Education in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joshua A Enszer, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Chemical Engineering

completedindividually. To more accurately assess individual student skills, the group sizes were reducedfrom 4-6 in 2011 to 3-4 in 2012, and aspects of some laboratory exercises were assigned toindividuals instead of groups. To improve on the individual efforts and consistency in peerevaluations, the online Comprehensive Assessment for Team-Member Effectiveness (CATME)surveys were administered through the team-based portions of the course. An additional weeklyhour of discussion was added to the course in 2012 to add the series of activities and lecturesdevoted to professionalism, ethics, and safety in the second half of the semester, and to providemore contact time to focus on MATLAB programming in the first half.The nature of some assessments changed