Conference Session

Issues of Outreach and Interest in Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susannah Sandrin, Arizona State University; Connie M Borror, Arizona State University West

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #5941Student Perceptions and Interest in Engineering: Effects of Gender, Race/Ethnicity,and Grade LevelDr. Susannah Sandrin, Arizona State University Dr. Susannah Sandrin is an Assistant Clinical Professor at Arizona State University. Her research interests are in the areas of STEM education, specifically looking at the influences of social and economic factors on pre-college student engagement with STEM fields. She has directed numerous research, outreach and dissemination grant projects examining gender and student participation in STEM programs (including NASA and National Science Foundation, among others

Collection

2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

Sourav Sutradhar; Oghenetega A. Obewhere; Karen Acurio-Cerda; Moses Dike; Rajesh Keloth; Shudipto K. Dishari

deliver the new hands-on activities to complement their current curriculum andmaximize student engagement. This paper summarizes our 5 years of effort to establish astreamlined, synchronized process for effective K-12 outreach, starting from the 2-phase energyliteracy infrastructure study to designing K-12 education materials, training teachers andstudents, and conducting post-camp survey analysis. Overall, this sequential, need-driven design © American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 2024 ASEE Midwest Section Conferenceof outreach can act as a scalable and impactful model for promoting K-12 energy literacythrough broadening participation across Nebraska and beyond.Keywords

Collection

2025 ASEE North Central Section (NCS) Annual Conference

Authors

Jarod Max Banzon, Marshall University; Mohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University

Paper ID #49516Random Walk Modeling and Simulation Analysis of Coal Fly Ash CompoundsSettling in West VirginiaJarod Max Banzon, Marshall UniversityMohammed Ferdjallah, Marshall University Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science & Electrical Engineering at Marshall University. Dr. Mohammed Ferdjallah received his PhD degree in Electrical and Computer and MS degree in Biomedical Engineering from The University of Texas Austin. He also received his MD degree from the International University of the Health Sciences. He has a multidisciplinary expertise in image & signal

Conference Session

Experiential Learning and Professional Skills and Competencies: Attainment, Assessment, and Evaluation.

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University

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Cooperative and Experiential Education Division (CEED)

Paper ID #37801Pilot Study: Assessing Construction Management Student Knowledge UsingStudent Learning Outcomes in Construction InternshipsDr. Philip Warren Plugge, Central Washington University Dr. Plugge is an full professor at Central Washington University in Ellensburg, Washington teaching heavy civil and general construction management courses. Professor Plugge has earned a Ph.D. in Education and Human Resource Studies with a focus in Civil Construction Management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Pilot Study: Assessing Construction Management Student Knowledge

Conference Session

Computers in Education 4 - Online and Distributed Learning I

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariana Silva, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Geoffrey Herman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yucheng Jiang; Seth Poulsen, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Matthew West, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Yueqi Jiang, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

Paper ID #37377An Analytic Comparison of Student-Scheduled andInstructor-Scheduled Collaborative Learning in OnlineContextsGeoffrey L Herman (Teaching Associate Professor) Dr. Geoffrey L. Herman is the Severns Teaching Associate Professor with the Department of Computer Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He earned his Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as a Mavis Future Faculty Fellow and conducted postdoctoral research with Ruth Streveler in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. His research interests include

Conference Session

ERM: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cory Brozina, Youngstown State University - Rayen School of Engineering; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

Paper ID #37216Using Prompted Reflective Journaling to UnderstandNontraditional Students in EngineeringCory Brozina (Assistant Professor and Director of First Year Engineering) Dr. Cory Brozina is the Associate Chair for the Rayen School of Engineering at Youngstown State University.Aditya Johri (Professor) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.comUsing Prompted Reflective Journaling to Understand Nontraditional Students in EngineeringAbstractThis research paper is a study of the support needs of

Conference Session

Computers in Education 11 - Modulus 3

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Gillen, Northeastern University; Ruiqiu Yao, University College London; Zheng Chen, University of Hong Kong

Paper ID #37322How Do Engineering Students Characterize TheirEducational Experience on a Popular Social Media PlatformBefore and During the Covid-19 Pandemic?Zheng Chen Zheng Chen(Bella) is a bachelor at the University of Hong Kong, majoring in Decision Analytics. She is interested in natural language processing, machine learning, smart city, and computer visions.Ruiqiu YaoAndrew Gillen Andrew L. Gillen is an Assistant Teaching Professor in First Year Engineering at Northeastern University. Previously, he was a Lecturer in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geomatic Engineering at University College London. He

Conference Session

ERM: Instruction and Engagement

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamima Mithun, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

Paper ID #37082Flipped Instructional Design Factors in an Introductory andan Advanced Data Science CourseShamima Mithun (Ms) Shamima Mithun is a Senior Lecturer at Computer Information Technology (CIT) department, IUPUI. She received her Ph.D. in Computer Science from Concordia University, Canada in 2012. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Flipped Instructional Design Factors in an Introductory and an Advanced Data Science Course Shamima Mithun Morgan Vickery

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Minorities in Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sylvia Mendez, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Jennifer Tygret; Jasmine White; Valerie Conley, University of Colorado at Colorado Springs; Comas Haynes, Georgia Tech Research Institute; Rosario Gerhardt, Georgia Institute of Technology; Kinnis Gosha

Paper ID #37113Developing Deeper Student Mentoring Relationships: BlackEngineering Faculty Translating their Mentee Experiences toStudents (Research)Sylvia L. Mendez (Professor/Chair) Dr. Sylvia Mendez is a Professor and Chair of the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She is engaged in several National Science Foundation-sponsored collaborative research projects focused on broadening participation in STEM academia. Dr. Mendez’s research centers on the creation of optimal higher education policies and practices that advance faculty careers and student

Conference Session

WIED: Partnering with and Supporting the WIED Community

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Delahanty, Bucks County Community College; Jason Silverman, Drexel University

Paper ID #36502Lived Experiences that Influence How Women EngineeringMajors Describe Themselves as CreativeChristine Michelle Delahanty (Area Coordinator of Science and Engineering)Jason Silverman (Dr) © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Lived Experiences that Influence How Women Engineering Majors Describe Themselves as CreativeAbstractEngineering is a creative profession where diverse perspectives of both men and women are crucialto the field. The importance of better understanding the pipeline of female students intoengineering, and the path to their

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Fluids, Heat Transfer

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiamin Zhang, Auburn University; Soheil Fatehiboroujeni, Cornell University; Matthew Ford, University of Washington; Eric Burkholder, Stanford University

Paper ID #36855Assessing authentic problem-solving in heat transferJiamin Zhang Jiamin Zhang, PhD, is a postdoctoral scholar and lecturer in physics at Auburn University. Her research focuses on studying authentic problem-solving in undergraduate engineering programs and what factors impact student persistence in STEM. She earned her PhD in chemical engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara.Soheil Fatehiboroujeni (Assistant Professor ) Soheil Fatehiboroujeni received his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California, Merced in 2018 focused on the nonlinear dynamics of

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Monisha Pulimood, The College of New Jersey; Kim E. Pearson, The College of New Jersey; Diane C. Bates, The College of New Jersey

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #37149Board 218: Assessing Scientific Literacy across the UndergraduateCurriculum: Preliminary Results from the Collaboration AcrossBoundaries (CAB) Pedagogical StudyDr. S. Monisha Pulimood, The College of New Jersey Dr. Sarah Monisha Pulimood is Professor and Chair of the Department of Computer Science at The Col- lege of New Jersey. She was the Barbara Meyers Pelson Chair in Faculty-Student Engagement during academic years 2018 to 2021. In this role she spearheaded the Collaborating Across Boundaries (CAB) initiative at TCNJ, and with two colleagues, received funding from the National Science Foundation (Award

Conference Session

Broadening Participation through Access, Equity, Inclusion in ECE

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rania Hussein, University of Washington; Riley Connor Maloney, University of Washington; Luis Rodriguez-Gil; Jon Ander Beroz; Pablo Orduna, LabsLand

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #38995RHL-BEADLE: Bringing Equitable Access to Digital Logic Design inEngineering EducationProf. Rania Hussein, University of Washington Dr. Rania Hussein is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering de- partment at the University of Washington, where she also serves as the founder, principal investigator, and director of the Remote Hub Lab (RHLab). With her research focus on embedded systems, medical image analysis, digital twinning, and remote engineering, Dr. Hussein is committed to developing inno- vative solutions that enhance equity and access in engineering education and

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations in Computing -2

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah L. Harris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Yingtao Jiang, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Christine Clark; Ed Jorgensen; Tiberio Garza, Florida International University; Norma A Marrun, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Valerie L. Taylor

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

Paper ID #40100Promoting Success through Building Community for Computer Science andComputer Engineering UndergraduatesProf. Sarah L. Harris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Dr. Harris is a Professor at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) in the Electrical & Computer Engineering Department. She earned her M.S. and Ph.D. at Stanford University and has worked at Hewlett Packard, Nvidia, and the Technical University of Darmstadt. Before joining the UNLV faculty in 2014, she was a faculty member at Harvey Mudd College for ten years. Her research interests include embedded systems, biomedical engineering, and robotics

Conference Session

Faculty Perspectives of Active Learning, Inequity, and Curricular Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Steven Santana, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #32288Instrumentation for Evaluating Design-learning and Instruction WithinCourses and Across ProgramsSteven Santana, Harvey Mudd College American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Instrumentation for evaluating design learning and instruction within courses and across programsIntroductionThis work-in-progress (WIP) paper communicates the initial planning and design ofinstrumentation, deployed through action research, to assess students’ growth in designlearning and their belonging and identity in engineering. The ultimate goal of the datagenerated through this

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Learning and Teaching Experiences

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emine Celik Foust, York College of Pennsylvania; Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Paper ID #34610Investigation on Students’ Educational Experience with HyFlexInstruction Model in Two Engineering CoursesDr. Emine Celik Foust, York College of Pennsylvania Emine Celik Foust is currently an Associate Professor at York College of Pennsylvania. In 2008, she worked as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Mechanical Engineering Department at Johns Hopkins University. She received her Master of Science and Ph.D degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Lehigh University. Emine Celik Foust’s research interests include design and development of engineering systems using ana- lytical and experimental approaches

Conference Session

First-Year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Breanna Michelle Weir Bailey P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Rajashekar Reddy Mogiligidda, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Mahesh Hosur, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; David Hicks, Texas A&M University-Kingsville; Michael Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC

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Diversity

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #33235WIP: Hands-On Learning in a Summer Bridge Program TargetingUnderclassmen and Transfer Students at an HSIDr. Matthew Lucian Alexander P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Alexander graduated with a BS in Engineering Science from Trinity University, a MS in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech, and a PhD in Chemical Engineering from Purdue University. He worked for 25 years in environmental engineering consulting before joining the faculty at Texas A&M University- Kingsville in 2015.Dr. Breanna Michelle Weir Bailey P.E., Texas A&M University-Kingsville I am a licensed Professional Engineer

Conference Session

Studies of Student Teams and Student Interactions

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ellen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University; Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University; Ryan Striker P.E., North Dakota State University; Mary Pearson, North Dakota State University; Enrique Alvarez Vazquez, North Dakota State University; Stanley Shie Ng, Biola University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #33063Work In Progress: Development of a Simplistic Agent-based Model toSimulate Team Progress Within an Innovation-based Learning CourseEllen M. Swartz, North Dakota State University Ellen Swartz is currently pursuing a M.S. degree in Biomedical Engineering at North Dakota State Univer- sity. Her research interests include STEM education, innovation-based learning, and agent-based mod- eling of complex adaptive systems. She previously received her B.S. degree from North Dakota State University in Electrical and Computer Engineering.Ms. Lauren Singelmann, North Dakota State University Lauren Singelmann is a PhD

Conference Session

Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Valerie B. Smedile Rifkin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Kimberly Lechasseur, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Caitlin A. Keller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #33469Anytime-anywhere Engineering ExperimentationProf. John M. Sullivan Jr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Professor John Sullivan joined WPI in 1987. He has had continuous external research funding from 1988 thru 2013. He has graduated (and supported) more than 75 MS and PhD graduate students. He has served as the ME Department Head and in 2012 was elected Secretary of the Faculty through 2015. Prof. Sullivan has always maintained a full teaching load. He strongly supports the WPI project-based undergraduate philosophy.Prof. Ahmet Can Sabuncu, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Dr. Sabuncu holds a Ph. D. in

Conference Session

Learning in a Socially-Distanced Environment

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Lucia Rut Capdevila, San Jose State University

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Aerospace

Paper ID #33195Challenges and Successes of the Transition to Online Format of a LowerDivision Aerospace Engineering Class during COVID-19Dr. Lucia Rut Capdevila, San Jose State University Lucia Capdevila received the degree of Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics and Astronautics Engineering from Purdue University in May 2004. Then, in June 2008, she received her Master of Science for her work on transfer trajectories to and from the triangular libration points L4 and L5 of the Earth-Moon system. She began her doctoral degree in the fall of 2008. In the summer of 2011, Lucia took part in NSF’s East Asia and Pacific Summer

Conference Session

Remote Physical Laboratories: Experimentation and Laboratory-oriented Studies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

John Whitefoot, University of Pittsburgh; Jeffrey S. Vipperman, University of Pittsburgh

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Experimentation and Laboratory-Oriented Studies

Paper ID #33232Designing At-home Laboratory Experiments Using Smart Phones and BasicTest Equipment for Senior Mechanical Engineering StudentsProf. John Whitefoot, University of Pittsburgh Dr. Whitefoot’s research interests include engineering education, energy system optimization, transporta- tion policy, and transportation/energy integration. As a teaching professor within the MEMS department, his roles include course development, classroom instruction, and research on engineering education, with a focus on thermofluidic and experimental methods courses. Dr. Whitefoot has worked extensively in the automotive industry

Conference Session

Experiences of Underrepresented Students in Engineering

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Oleksandr Kravchenko, Old Dominion University; Konstantin Cigularov, Old Dominion University; Phillip Dillulio, Old Dominion University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #30181Understanding the Demands and Resources for Academic Success of SecondCareer Undergraduate Engineering Students Compared to TraditionalUndergraduate and Graduate Engineering StudentsDr. Oleksandr Kravchenko, Old Dominion University Dr. Kravchenko is working in the area of structural analysis with focus on composite materials for various engineering applications. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. from Purdue University and completed two years of postdoc from Case-Western Reserve University. Dr. Kravchenko is actively collaborating with his colleagues at ODU on understanding the key elements of academic success for

Conference Session

Engineering Workforce Track - Session VI

Collection

2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference

Authors

Aqdas Malik, George Mason University; Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Rajat Handa, George Mason University; Habib Karbasian, George Mason University; Hemant Purohit, George Mason University

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Engineering Workforce

Paper ID #215882018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and ComputingDiversity Conference: Crystal City, Virginia Apr 29#ILookLikeAnEngineer: Using Social Media Based Hashtag Activism Cam-paigns as a Lens to Better Understand Engineering Diversity IssuesDr. Aqdas Malik, George Mason UniversityDr. Aditya Johri, George Mason University Aditya Johri is Associate Professor in the department of Information Sciences & Technology. Dr. Johri studies the use of information and communication technologies (ICT) for learning and knowledge shar- ing, with a focus on cognition in informal environments. He also examine the role of

Conference Session

Diversity in Community Engagement Implementation II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeremy Smith, Australian National University; Jennifer Patricia Turner, Engineers Without Borders Australia ; Nick John Brown, Engineers Without Borders Australia; Joli Price, Engineers Without Borders Australia

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Diversity

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #15508Integration of a Short-term International Humanitarian Engineering Expe-rience into Engineering Undergraduate StudiesJeremy Smith, Australian National University Jeremy is a research engineer at the Australian National University (ANU) in Canberra. He has worked on introducing a number of humanitarian engineering and service-learning projects into engineering un- dergraduate studies at the ANU, covering both international and domestic opportunities. Jeremy has also worked on a number of industry focused research projects in the automotive and aerospace industries.Ms. Jennifer Patricia Turner, Engineers Without

Conference Session

Classroom Practice I: Active and Collaborative Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dawn Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Andrew Jackson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #16345Impact of Collaborative Learning on Student Persistence in First Year DesignCourseDr. Dawn Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dawn Laux is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Technology (CIT) at Purdue University. She has been with the university since 2007 and is responsible for teaching database fundamentals courses and introductory technology courses. Laux has 10 years of industrial experience in the information technology field, and her research area of interest includes technology readiness, the social impacts of technology, and increasing interest in the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College; Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Michael Jason Babcock, Whatcom Community College; Dan Hanley, Western Washington University; Ed Harri, Whatcom Community College

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #22687The SEECRS Scholar Academy at Whatcom Community College: An S-STEM Scholarship ProgramDr. Tommaso A. Vannelli, Whatcom Community College Dr. Tommaso A. Vannelli is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at Whatcom Community College in Bellingham, WA. He holds a B.S. in Chemistry with a minor in Environmental Studies from Tufts Uni- versity. He earned his M.S. and Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego. He is the co-Principal Investigator (co-PI) of the NSF-funded S-STEM scholarship program at Whatcom Com- munity College. Tommaso is actively developing a research program at Whatcom

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Grantham Lough, University of Missouri; Robert Stone, University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

initiated during this design phase, before a product has assumedphysical form. This paper presents the Risk in Early Design (RED) method as thebackbone of the graduate level Function Based Risk Assessment course to teach aninterdisciplinary group of engineers how to use traditional PRA techniques such as failuremodes and effects analysis (FMEA), fault trees, and event trees in conceptual productdesign. The innovative use of specific engineering taxonomies and knowledge-basefailure data representation allows RED to identify product risks armed only with productfunction. Moreover, the engineering taxonomies used in RED drastically reducecommunication issues prevalent in risk assessment due to natural language. REDprovides the students with a database

Conference Session

Educational Software

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hyun Kim, Youngstown State University; Hazel Marie, Youngstown State University; Suresh Patil, Youngstown State University

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Computers in Education

Page 12.1506.2pumps and simulation projects for intelligence hydraulic systems, and a piston pump-baseddynamometer project. In addition, the use of the CFD and motion control software forundergraduate and graduate instructional purpose was promoted vigorously to expedite the skilldevelopment and expand the basis of research pool. This gear pump analysis is one of the on-going CFD projects that have been investigating the flow inside external gear pumps for the lastseveral years. The analysis is also developed as a master’s thesis project. The project was notexternally supported. This paper summarizes technical results obtained from the CFD analysis.2. Gear pumpThe pump is the heart of the hydraulic system. Like a heart in a human body, a

Conference Session

FPD6 - First Year Curricula Development

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry Meyers, University of Notre Dame; John Uhran, University of Notre Dame; Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame; Dan Budny, University of Pittsburgh; John Ventura, Christian Brothers University; Patricia Ralston, University of Louisville; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Constance Slaboch, University of Notre Dame; Brenda Hart, University of Louisville; Rebecca Ladewski, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

thegoals of this complex first-year experience. This paper elaborates upon three specific discussionpoints that have emerged from these summer workshops, including: (1) the relationship betweenpersistence in engineering and the first year experience; (2) how to prepare first-year students to“stay the course”; and (3) trends in first year engineering program design. Finally, this paperwill discuss the attendance at and feedback received from the workshops so that otheruniversities can consider this as an opportunity to host their own regional first-year engineeringworkshop.Background & IntroductionMany of today’s engineering educators recognize the need to develop a first-year engineeringcurriculum that takes into consideration the diverse

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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International

collaborating withstudents on potential senior design projects. Excursions were organized as part of the trip toexpand students’ cultural awareness.Prior to their visit, the Civil Engineering Department and the Office of Institutional Research,Planning and Assessment (IRPA) of RHIT developed and administered three assessmentinstruments in order to collect data on the short term impact of international design projects onstudent experiences. These instruments included a pre-trip survey, a student focus group, anddaily student journals. This paper discusses the results of the data collected during thisassessment process, suggestions for future improvement of the experience, and the need to assessthe long-term benefits of student