Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Souhail Elhouar, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

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include the design and implementation of artificial intelligence applications in structural engineering, modeling the behavior of structural systems and components under typical and extreme loading condi- tions (including the effect of fire and collapse analysis), the study of connection design methodologies, and the analysis of the behavior of composite members. Dr. Elhouar has practiced structural engineering at the international level and has participated in his department’s internationalization program numerous times by accompanying students and teaching overseas.Dr. Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Morgan M. Bakies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Karen Seliah Lamb, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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Student Development

, community, andinternationally in order for it to succeed.ConclusionTo bridge classroom learning and real-world business applications, Junior Enterprise offersuniversity students technical consulting projects with international networking and professionaldevelopment opportunities. Junior Enterprise advances university students’ ability to compete ina global job market due to their increased intercultural competencies and entrepreneurial skills.Universities interested in starting a Junior Enterprise are encouraged to use this case study as abasis, with particular focus on the recommendations provided.References1. Baxter, P., & Jack, S. (2008). Qualitative case study methodology: Study design and implementation for noviceresearchers. The Quality

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Pune Innovation Centre; Gautam Akiwate, University of California, San Diego; Ayano OHSAKI P.E., nnovation Center for Engineering Education, Tottori University

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people dimension is “Egoless Programming”. The idea was proposed byWeinberg more than four decades ago12 wherein he asserted that code quality can improve substantially ifpersonal factors are minimized as the ego of a programmer can get in the way of the effectiveness ofreview as well as of the sharing and seeking of ideas. Further, egoless development promotes teamworkwhich is instrumental for success in the real world4. The methods and ideas based on co-operation aresimilar to the ones adopted by the world of free and open source software (FOSS). Eric Raymond hasargued that the ‘bazaar’ model - the one adopted in the FOSS world - produces better quality code thanthe ‘cathedral’ model - the one prevalent in the most software companies13. The

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Natalie A Mello, The Forum on Education Abroad

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Student Development

beyondwhat can be accomplished in the classroom. When experiential learning (we will use that term to include PBL) is combined with aproperly designed education abroad experience, the results are better than either experiencealone3. The “experience” provides an authentic context where students work on “real” projectswith “real” people; they include social/cultural issues and forces students to engage ambiguity,multiple constraints, and human issues connected to the specific engineering challenge. Thebenefits of authentic learning, and assessment, are well established in the educational scholarshipliterature4. The traditional assumption is that students must learn fundamentals before they cansuccessfully attack significant open-ended problems

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Kimberly Lau, University of California, Berkeley; Alice Merner Agogino, University of California, Berkeley; Sara L. Beckman, Haas School of Business

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Student Development

, anddoing so by gender may be relevant, it does not suggest that differentiating education byethnicity is important.Finally, our examination of the industry population did not reveal any statistical significance inlearning styles across gender. The disappearance of the difference from the student population tothe industry population is intriguing. For future research, it would be interesting to examine the Page 21.26.10industry population by the disciplines from which the participants came (e.g. Business,Engineering) to compare with the student population and observe any changes between academiaand real world. Where changes occur, it would be

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder; Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jared Leventhal, University of Colorado at Boulder; David Espinoza, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Student Development

the deployments of theeducational pilot and working with technical and non-technical partners from Peru. Some lessonslearned were to run the project under flexible schedules, to deal with unexpected events, toreadjust the work schedule to still try to meet estimated deadlines, and to encourage motivationof partners to perform well. Since most of the supplies were purchased in Lima, capital of Peru,and delivered to the communities in the Napo, coordinating the tracking and delivery of theequipment on time was an educational experience in and of itself.Traffic on the NapoNet The NapoNet project provided a variety of opportunities for undergraduate and graduatestudents to participate in a real-world telecommunications project. Students

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Rami Jubrail Haddad, Georgia Southern University; Youakim Kalaani, Georgia Southern University

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Student Development

1 0 Active/Reflective Sensing/Intuitive Visual/Verbal Sequential/Global Figure 5- The Test Group Learning Style ProfileWe used instruction methodology that matched the cohort cognitive profile. We used a problem-based approach coupled with the use of simulations tools to instruct this course. We paired everytwo students together to form a group (Active). At the beginning of every new topic, each groupwas given a comprehensive problem based on real-life application (Sensing) that addressed themain concepts of the topic to be discussed. Each group attempted these problems before the topicis discussed to give them an opportunity to see

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Pune Innovation Centre; Ayano OHSAKI P.E.

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Student Development

. 9 advocate interdisciplinarycapstone projects as they believe that that the experience is more representative of what studentswill find in the real world. Schaffer, et al. 10 have concluded – based on their study of 256students from 60 teams - that self-efficacy for Cross Disciplinary Team Learning (CDTL)increased across all respondents. Apelian11 believes that one of the important skills for the21stcentury engineer is the ability to work with anybody anywhere i.e. have the communicationskills, team skills, and understanding of global and current issues necessary to work effectivelywith other people. He concludes that we need to educate engineers such that they understand thesocietal context of their work and have an understanding of the

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Harvey Charles, Northern Arizona University

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Student Development

available, and internship providers are eager to accept interns able to contribute real work. 2. Longer internships. In most of the engineering world outside the U.S., employers expect interns to commit at least four months to a practical experience; it is very difficult to find U.S.-style 8-12 week summer internships abroad. The six-month internships planned into the GSEP model accommodate this expectation, opening many more internship opportunities while also providing GSEP scholars with a truly meaningful professional Page 21.29.10 immersion experience. 3. Built-in lead time. GSEP policy requires students to be

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Edward J. Berger, University of Virginia; Reid Bailey, University of Virginia

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Student Development

qualitative means, including surveys, focus groups, interviews,open-ended individual discussion, journaling, reflective essays, and the like.The GCOs are especially relevant to engineering education and practice because modernengineering is a globalized profession. Exposing engineering students to new situations, culturalcontexts, customs and communication practices, and ways of living and doing businesscontributes to their preparation as professionals and their development as people. For instance,GCO 1(a) ("students demonstrate knowledge of interconnectedness/interdependence of political,environmental, social, and economic systems on a global scale and in historical context")arguably targets the essence of engineering practice in a globalized world