Conference Session

Assessment and Outcomes: ERM Roundtable

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; John T. Demel, Ohio State University

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

correlate with any of the other three scales[10]. A recent study by Hames and Baker looked at the relationship between ILS and cognitiveabilities in engineering students. [15] They found that performance in terms of response time andnot accuracy was related to the global/sequential, active/referential, and visual/verbal scales inaddition to stronger correlations for females between learning styles and processing speeds. Theysuggested that focusing materials to enhance learning based on these differences could serve toincrease female success in the engineering classroom.The Inverted ClassroomThe Ohio State University’s First-year engineering program offers two sequences to students, thestandard sequence and the honors sequence which both consist of

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2024 ASEE St. Lawrence Section Annual Conference

Authors

Katherine Abrey; Maddy Cronin; Deanna Malone; Libby Osgood P.Eng.

student perspective, this sectioncontains discussions on the environmental impact of travel, inequitable allocation of resources,the social injustice and burden on the community, and unequal opportunities to participate.Environment Impact of TravelAs a student in a sustainable design engineering program, one of the main arguments againstparticipating in an international humanitarian trip is the environmental impact. Travelling tocountries that are thousands of kilometers away produces large amounts of emissions. If studentsare travelling to participate in a project that involves manual labor that community memberscould perform, the environmental impact may not outweigh the educational outcomes,particularly if the same lessons can be learned in

Conference Session

The Best of Computers in Education

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Virginia Tech; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

undergraduate student (sophomore) in 2014. He is also a member of the mathematics, education, and engineering honor societies: Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, and Tau Beta Pi respectively. He has extensive experience in curriculum development in K-12 and creates material for the Technology Student Association’s annual TEAMS competition. David has co-authored two texts related to engineering, Principles of Applied Engineering for Pearson-Prentice Hall and Introductory Engineering Mathematics for Momentum Press. His research interests include: model/method transferability, threshold concepts to inform curriculum development, information asymmetry in higher education processes (e.g., course articulation), and issues in

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2019 CIEC

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski

Session ETD 315 Utilizing Industry Professionals in a Senior Capstone Project Thomas J. Dobrowski, Purdue NorthwestAbstractStarting in the academic year of 2016, two regional campuses of Purdue University unified. Indoing so, degree programs that were the same on each campus had to align themselves to offeridentical courses to allow students to seamlessly move between the two campuses. In general,this did not pose much of a problem for the Construction Engineering and ManagementTechnology (CEMT) degree program as all but two of the courses in the degree program werealready being offered on both campuses.The one course

Collection

2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Turton; Roger A. Schmitz; Mark J. McCready; Mark A. Stadtherr; Joan F. Brennecke; Wallace B. Whiting; Joseph A. Shaeiwitz

an increasingly important part of the average Chemical Engineer’s jobresponsibilities. Therefore, in the Departments of Chemical Engineering at the University ofNotre Dame, West Virginia University and the University of Nevada at Reno, we areimplementing through courseware, research, and design projects a program to 1. develop the students’ appreciation of the impact of pollutant release from chemical processes and of the environmental, ecological, and long-term economic benefits of pollutant minimization or elimination, 2. equip them with active knowledge of the technology that is being developed for minimizing the environmental impact of chemical manufacturing processes, 3. show students how this new technology can be

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Soda

Session 1520 Flattening the Learning Curve for OrCAD-Cadence PSPICE Kenneth J. Soda Department of Electrical Engineering U.S. Air Force AcademyAbstract: The circuit simulation program PSPICE, and its companion schematic capture toolCapture, find widespread use in contemporary Electrical Engineering curricula. This softwaresuite, offered by Cadence PCB Systems Division, can be a powerful instructional asset as well asan important tool for student design. PSPICE also finds consistent application in industry,further

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Ehlig-Economides, Texas A&M University; Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University; Emily Binks-Cantrell, Texas A&M University; Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Don R. Gilman PE, PMP, Texas A&M University IT Project Management Office; Reza Toossi, California State University, Long Beach; Sukesh K. Aghara, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Timothy Allen Robinson, Penn State University; Dennie L. Smith, Texas A&M University; Mehmet C. Ayar, The Scientific and Technological Council of Turkey (TUBITAK)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

-Economides has received a number of technical awards in including the SPE Formation Evaluation and Lester C. Uren Awards and the Anthony Lucas Gold Medal, and she was inducted into the National Academy of Engineering in 2003. She is currently a member of the National Academy Board on En- ergy and Environmental Systems (BEES). She is developing courses and academic programs in Energy Engineering at Texas A&M University.Dr. Bugrahan Yalvac, Texas A&M University Bugrahan Yalvac is an associate professor of science and engineering education in the Department of Teaching, Learning, and Culture at Texas A&M University, College Station. He received his Ph.D. in science education at the Pennsylvania State University

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Mobile Robotics in Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Ahlgren, Trinity College; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

control. Finally, we focus on sensors, which provideinformation about the robot’s surroundings, enabling navigation and control algorithms to makecorrect decisions for autonomous behavior. We note that robotics is an ideal interdisciplinarymedium for teaching for understanding many important engineering concepts related tohardware-to-software interfaces, programmed control of motor drive systems, and issues ofenergy storage and conservation.Implementation at TrinityEstablished in 1994, the Trinity College Fire-Fighting Home Robot contest is an internationalcompetition that is open to persons of all ages, affiliations, and levels of skill. In the TCFFHRCteams design autonomous robots that can find and extinguish a fire as quickly as possible in

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Mid Atlantic Papers

Collection

2017 Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Authors

Ethan Patrick Adams, Penn State University: Berks Campus; Patrick Joseph Scanlon; Joseph Torres, Penn State Berks GenCyber; Tricia Clark, Penn State Berks; Terence Laughlin, Blue Mountain High School; Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks

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Mid-Atlantic Section Fall Conference

Berks TRICIA K. CLARK, M.S., Instructor and Program Coordinator for the Information Sciences & Technol- ogy degree program at Penn State Berks. Teaching interests include programming, information security and first-year experience. Research interests include exploring ways technology can be integrated into teaching and promoting STEM education opportunities to K-12 students.Mr. Terence Laughlin, Blue Mountain High SchoolDr. Abdullah Konak, Penn State Berks Abdullah Konak is a Professor of Information Sciences and Technology at the Pennsylvania State Uni- versity Berks. Dr. Konak received his degrees in Industrial Engineering, B.S. from Yildiz Technical University, Turkey, M.S. from Bradley University, and Ph.D

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon P. Smith, Western Kentucky University

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

concepts throughout theircollege career. Indeed, as their studies delve deeper into upper division courses, matters evolvefrom conceptually straightforward (i.e., statics) to more sophisticated (deformable) andpotentially abstract (thermodynamics). Challenges can arise correcting mistaken preconceptions,and linking perceptually-abstract mathematical formulas to real-world examples. Indeed, studies[1], [2] show that students value real life applications of the material covered, and that suchapplications contribute to a deep conceptual knowledge.Western Kentucky University offers programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering,presented with a focus on project-based learning. The institution further maintain activerelationships with the

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International Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marina Panteleeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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Diversity

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International

this area at Purdue and at Western Carolina University. Prior to his career in academia, Dr. Sanger had a successful 30 year career working in and with industry managing and participating in broad range technology development and commercialization.Dr. Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technological University Artem Bezrukov graduated from Kazan National Research Technological University (KNRTU) in 2007. His major program was Chemical Engineering. He has also a minor degree in Translation for Profes- sional Communication. Artem Berukov received his PhD in chemistry at the same university in 2010. His is the head of Protocol Office at International Affairs and an associate professor at the Department of

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2023 Fall Mid Atlantic Conference: Meeting our students where they are and getting them where they need to be

Authors

Samaneh Gholitabar, New York City College of Technology, City University of New York

engineersin engineering and technology programs, development of so-called soft skills is arguably asimportant. Construction engineers routinely and extensively interact with a wide range ofstakeholders ranging from owners to design engineers and construction laborers. Soft skills suchas an ability to work collaboratively, clear and effective oral and written communication skills, anability to integrate and implement feedback to improve project outcomes are only some of the softskills that are central to success in this field. Possessing such skills greatly affects employability,productivity, and retention as well [3,4,5].One of the impediments to training construction engineers for the challenges of the 21st century isthe limitations resulting from

Conference Session

Mechanics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Reza Hassanzadeh Gorakhki, Colorado State University; Daniel W. Baker Ph.D., P.E., Colorado State University; Stephanie F. Pilkington, Colorado State University

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Mechanics

study design paired twosequential rigid-body motion topics in Engineering Mechanics: Dynamics to test the effect offlipped vs. traditional lecture on both student learning and engagement. We alternated instructionalmethodology (traditional lecture + flipping) between the two sections of Dynamics in spring 2018.The traditional lecture sessions were taught with hand-written note lectures (with limited activelearning) and completed two typical numerical homework problems per topic. For the flippedsessions, students watched instructional lecture videos prior to class, worked through a hands-onin-class activity, and completed analytical questions related to the in-class activity whichsubstituted for 1 of the 2 homework problems on each topic. Paired

Conference Session

Student Learning and Research

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Anthony Trippe

ensuring students have what they need to achieve success and that students have a sense ofcomfort. The caring faculty sets a good example for his students and thus encourages students to Page 10.903.6become strong learners. The loving faculty member is committed to the success of his students. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”In the process of showing the students the final goal, what is in it for them and how to attain thegoal, the loving faculty elevates students to stay with the program

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University; Cheryl Xu, Florida A&M University/Florida State University

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Electrical and Computer

Paper ID #18647ECE Teaching and Learning: Challenges in Teaching Digital Signal Process-ingDr. S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Idaho State University is the principal investigator of the National Science Foundation’s research grant, National Wireless Re- search Collaboration Symposium 2014; he has published a book (with Dr. Hu of University of North Dakota) on mobile computing in 2013. Professor Mousavinezhad is an active member of IEEE and ASEE having chaired sessions in national and regional conferences. He has been an ABET Program Evaluator for Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering as well as Engineering Education

Collection

2012 St.Lawrence Section Meeting

Authors

Junichi Kanai; Mark Anderson

oral presentations. A project-based coursemay also include writing a proposal.On-line collaboration tools, also known as groupware, are widely used in many organizations toimprove their productivity and the quality of their products. Currently, Wikipedia includes over95 software tools3. Types of collaboration tools include bulletin (discussion) boards for threadeddiscussions, public folders for sharing documents, and version control systems for concurrentediting software source codes or CAD files. Therefore, it is beneficial for students to learn skillsto use such tools in engineering projects.In our capstone design program, students work with their academic advisors as well as industrysponsors, who are typically out of town, toward a common

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2023 CIEC

Authors

Afshin Zahraee; Cheng Zhang; David Pratt; Chandramouli V. Chandramouli

Education Collaboration Copyright ©2023, American Society for Engineering Education ETD 335This method of teaching in construction can be easily adapted by other institutions to delivertheir construction-related discipline by incorporating EL at each level within their program. Theframework laid out in this proposal is easily transferable to other institutions and programsseeking a similar experience for students. The main effort comes in flexibility and connectivity;the flexibility to alter predominantly outdated traditional teaching methods and connectivity toindustry to introduce and assist with helpful topics and

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Jon E. Freckleton

undergraduate DFMA course started as a required course 10 years ago. It was based on a verysuccessful graduate course. The graduate course was an evening course with almost all studentsholding full-time engineering jobs (‘) . Projects usually related to the students job or were obtainedfrom a peer at work. The few full time students were allowed to use a commercial product theyhad at home or purchased at a local store.RIT is a quarter based institution with a cooperative education program. For engineering studentsit is a five year program. As freshman and sophomores, they attend three consecutive quarterswith the summer quarter as vacation. As third, fourth, and fifth year students they alternateacademic quarters and work blocks. They must complete

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Smith

State University in thedesign of experiments, and three California State Community Colleges withLighting programs that will participate to demonstrate and evaluate thetransportability of the course. This network will provide a model for the 23California CSU campuses, the 122 California Community College campussystems, and any other interested education institutions.IntroductionAn Illumination Engineering Minor at California State Polytechnic University hasbeen on going since 1993 with the awarding of an $805,000 grant from theDepartment of Energy (PVEA funds) to expedite the development of a lightingeducation program in California. A grant of $87,319 along with University andCorporate matching funds and donations of more than $117,000 were used

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Spencer Seung-hyun Kim, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

?One of the most important subjects in engineering and technology programs is manufacturing.Manufacturing involves a complex system of materials, machines and people. Plasticsmanufacturing technology is a multidisciplinary field that deals with product design, prototypingand modeling, production and process design, materials testing and characterization, processautomation and robotics, and quality control. “Green Plastics Manufacturing Technology”(GPMT) is an emerging discipline that encompasses a range of activities, such as research anddevelopment of non-toxic and eco-friendly materials to the reduction of waste and pollutionthrough changing patterns of production and consumption.A multidisciplinary field, plastics manufacturing technology

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Miller, University of Pittsburgh -Johnstown

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Educational Research and Methods

the answer in the back of the book.Another drawback encountered by young engineers is the inclination to apply equationsincorrectly. Once again when asked to do work from a broad spectrum their choice of theappropriate equation can be wrong. Due to various simplifications, many engineering equationsare not applicable to all cases. Often circumstances and assumptions dictate the appropriateequations. While references disclose related assumptions, a young eager engineer may overlooktheir importance and apply the wrong equations. It is important to give students exposure to theprocess of equation/theory selection out side of a textbook.An inherent difficulty with the education of engineering students in a traditional setting is thelack of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Reeping, Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Steve Robert Harrison, Dept of Computer Science, Virginia Tech; R Benjamin Knapp, Institute for Creativity, Arts, and Technology; Luke F Lester, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Thomas Martin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Annie Yong Patrick; Matthew Wisnioski, Virginia Tech

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

mathematics, education, and engineering honor societies: Kappa Mu Epsilon, Kappa Delta Pi, and Tau Beta Pi respectively. He has extensive experience in curriculum development in K-12 and creates material for the Technology Student Association’s annual TEAMS competition. David has co-authored two texts related to engineer- ing, Principles of Applied Engineering for Pearson-Prentice Hall and Introductory Engineering Mathe- matics for Momentum Press. His research interests include first year engineering course articulation, assessment, and P-12 engineering policy.Dr. Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Lisa D. McNair is an Associate Professor of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech, where

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning Enhanced through Instrumentation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fernando Silveira Madani, Mauá Institute of Technology; Andressa Corrente Martins, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia ; Leonardo Oneda Galvani, Instituto Maua de Tecnologia; Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Alexandre Harayashiki Moreira M.S., Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia

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Instrumentation Division (INST)

a DC motor with interactive and pre-calculated parametersABSTRACTThe project involves developing an experimental setup and an interactive simulator thatwill control the angular position and velocity of an inertia wheel coupled to a DC motor.The project was developed using the knowledge from the subjects studied in the 4thyear of the Control and Automation Engineering course at the Instituto Mauá deTecnologia, including Object-Oriented Programming, Database, Instrumentation,Embedded Systems, and Control Systems. This work will allow for experimenting andunderstanding important concepts related to these disciplines. To achieve this, thisproject will have several phases, including the development of the virtual environment,which will have two

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay McCormack, University of Idaho; Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho, Moscow; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Javed Khan, Tuskegee University; Patricia Brackin P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Paul R. Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Phillip L. Thompson, Seattle University

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NSF Grantees

vehicle development, design pedagogy, and program assessment.Howard P Davis, Washington State University Dr. Davis received degrees from The Evergreen State College (BA 1976), WSU (BS 1981, MS 1988) and the University of Oregon (Ph.D. 1993). He is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Gene and Linda Voiland School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering. He has been the president and CEO of IPM, a medical device company and Total Dynamics LLC a software company. He is also on the board of directors of Developing World Technologies, a company started by former students of the capstone class that he teaches. His interests include engineering and entrepreneurship pedagogy and assessment, technology

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Topics in Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Regina Melo Silveira P.E., Universidade de São Paulo; Itana Stiubiener Mrs, Universidade Federal do ABC - UFABC; Wilson V Ruggiero, LARC-EPUSP

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Computing & Information Technology

subjects for engineering courses and also programming courses for computer and engi- neering courses and my doctoral thesis was about learning profiles in distance-learning environments. I still conduct researches with my students in this theme and also I research mobile applications and its uses in distance learning environments and also how to produce and use in scale multimedia didactic contents. My email is itana@ufabc.edu.br and my phone number is 55 11 996186681Prof. Wilson V Ruggiero, LARC-EPUSP Wilson V. Ruggiero born in S˜ao Paulo, Brazil (1948); earned the engineering and Master degree in Elec- trical Engineering (1972/75) from Escola Polit´ecnica University of S˜ao Paulo and the PhD in Computer Science (1978

Conference Session

Laboratory Experiences with Mechanical, Materials and Fluid Systems

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven C. Chiesa P.E., Santa Clara University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

of more complex mathematical modeling techniques to possiblyinclude addressing student learning outcomes related to the application of mathematics, scienceand engineering principles (ABET Student Outcome 3a). In this and similar ways, theflexibility of the dye-based sensor and companion data acquisition system can be applied to aapplied to a variety of engineering disciplines in laboratory exercises that can be associated withcourse work ranging from introductory-level courses to those at the graduate level.Bibliographic Information1. Viessman, W., Hammer, M.J., Perez, E.M., and Chadik, P.A., Water Supply and Pollution Control, 8th edition, Prentice Hall, 2008.2. Levenspiel, O., Chemical Reaction Engineering, 2nd edition, John Wiley

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Murray, State University of New York, Binghamton; Roy McGrann, State University of New York, Binghamton

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Educational Research and Methods

Mechanical Engineering Department Binghamton UniversityKeywords: Assessment, ABET, Marker ProblemsAbstractOne recognized goal of engineering education is to provide society with well-educated andtechnically-competent engineering leaders. As a means to that goal, ABET mandates theestablishment of a process of continuous improvement of the quality of graduates of accreditedundergraduate engineering programs. Part of this process is the ABET requirement forassessment of outcomes and demonstration of improvements in outcomes based on thatassessment. Marker problems and marker projects can be used as a measure of outcomes.Establishing a system that monitors student performance on these problems and projects hasbeen

Conference Session

Assessment and Research Tools

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kristin Boudreau, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Leslie Dodson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Paula Quinn, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Glenn R. Gaudette, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Curtis Abel, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Laura A. Robinson, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Sarah Wodin-Schwartz P.E., Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Educational Research and Methods

overall student learning?The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine has observed that its mission toimprove “the understanding and application of science, engineering, and medicine toward thesocial, economic, and cultural well-being of the nation and planet” requires collaboration with thearts and humanities. NASEM is overseeing the publication of a consensus report examiningevidence for the assertion “that educational programs that mutually integrate” artistic andhumanistic learning with STEM learning lead to improved educational and career outcomes forstudents. In addition to examining “new models and good practices for mutual integration” ofhumanities, arts, and STEM, the report –expected to be published later this year

Conference Session

Online, Hybrid, and other Virtual Learning Environments

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ernest M. Kim P.E., University of San Diego; Thomas F. Schubert Jr. P.E., University of San Diego; Cyd Burrows, University of San Diego; Shahra Meshkaty, University of San Diego

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Computers in Education

academic technology resources. With her passion and goal to explore the impact of learning spaces c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Paper ID #16622and technologies on student learning, she formed and co-chaired the Innovative Learning Space DesignCommittee at USD, the first attempt to improve formal and informal learning spaces at the university.Shahra launched the Annual Technology Showcase; the Student Technology Assistant program, and mostrecently the Classroom iPad initiative. She has given a number of talks, papers and presentations atnational and international conferences on the topics related to

Conference Session

Managing and Funding Design Projects

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Barry Davidson; Anthony Ingraffea; Alan Zehnder

engineering, and the multidisciplinary nature of, and approach to,present and future engineering problems. The project is currently in its second year, during which emphasis has been placed primarilyon getting the course, AIDE, and all the related hardware and software functioning effectively.The course is presently being taught in distance learning classrooms that use teleconferencingand screen-sharing technologies. Each distance learning classroom contains two screens in front,one that shows the image of the instructor at the remote site (when applicable) and the other thatdisplays the image from a computer running a screen sharing application such as a slidepresentation. In this manner, a virtual seminar environment has been created wherein