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Information Tools and Techniques for Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida; Margeaux Johnson, University of Florida; Michelle Leonard, University of Florida; Melody Royster, University of Florida

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Engineering Libraries

Network (USAIN) and Special Libraries Association where she serves within the Food, Agriculture, & Nutrition Division. Page 23.1316.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Gaming Technology to Teach Responsible Conduct of ResearchIntroductionPlagiarism and other research misconduct issues are an emerging trend at academic institutionsacross the country. The discipline of engineering is particularly affected.3 Professors areseeking ways to incorporate Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) and combating plagiarisminto their classes. Frequently, librarians are being asked to fill this educational need. In

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William R Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence L Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 23.1335.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Scale Models to Promote Technological LiteracyAbstractThe use of technologies by humans is nothing new. In actuality, humans have utilizedtechnologies of

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Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 23.1313.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Electronic Flashcards for Student Self-Evaluation of Readiness for ExamsAbstractIntroductory level courses in many Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)disciplines require students to acquire an enormous new discipline-specific vocabulary inpreparation for future courses. Students are often not prepared for the amount of self-directedstudying

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2013 GSW

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Nripendra N. Sarker; Mohan A. Ketkar

Friday Morning Session 1 - Faculty Hands-on Technology Education Nripendra N Sarker and Mohan A Ketkar Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, TX 77446 AbstractThe computer hardware basics are taught using traditional TTL logic gate units, such as, NOT,OR, AND, NAND, XOR, and XNOR gates. Circuits are created by placing these gates (chips)on breadboard and connected to 5V power supplies. Use of this set is unique particularly tojumpstart a digital logic circuits course as there is no alternative to this hardware

Conference Session

Experience in Assessing Technological Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P Kirkmeyer, Miami University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

University of Pennsylvania and his B.S. in Materials Science and Engineering from Purdue University. Page 23.1317.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Heavy Metal Music to Promote Technological and Socio-cultural UnderstandingAbstractHeavy metal is one of the most misinterpreted musical genres in existence, while also arguablyone of the most intelligent, insightful and technologically-rich genres. Heavy metal‟s history hasfacilitated multiple engineering developments in its quest for extremity as well as containing awealth of commentary about

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Tablets, Mobile and Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank V Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines; Tracy Q Gardner, Colorado School of Mines

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Computers in Education

Paper ID #6375Using Mixed Mobile Computing Devices for Real-Time Formative Assess-mentProf. Frank V Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Prof. Frank Kowalski has been teaching physics at Colorado School of Mines since 1980.Susan E. Kowalski, Colorado School of Mines Susan Kowalski is project coordinator at Colorado School of Mines.Dr. Tracy Q Gardner, Colorado School of Mines Page 23.1328.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Mixed Mobile Computing Devices for

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Instrumentation Technical Session II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of Technology; ZHOU ZHANG, Stevens Institute of Technology (School of Engineering and Science); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Instrumentation

Paper ID #6364Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Mi-crosoft KinectMr. Mingshao Zhang, Stevens Institute of TechnologyMr. ZHOU ZHANGDr. Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology Page 23.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Universal Range Data Acquisition for Educational Laboratories Using Microsoft KinectAbstractMany experiments conducted in engineering and science laboratories involve the acquisition ofrange data such as linear or angular position

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Pimmel, University of Alabama (Emeritus); Ann F. McKenna, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Brian Yoder; Rocio C Chavela Guerra, American Society for Engineering Education

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

. McKenna is chair and associate professor in the Department of Engineering in the College of Technology and Innovation at Arizona State University (ASU). Prior to joining ASU she served as a program officer at the National Science Foundation in the Division of Undergraduate Education and was on the faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Segal Design Institute at Northwestern University. Dr. McKenna received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University and Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley. Dr. McKenna also serves as a senior associate editor for the Journal of Engineering Education.Dr. Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education Dr

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Best Methods for NEEs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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New Engineering Educators

management for over 25 years and has research interests in urban hydrology, storm-water management, and assessment of student learning. He has served two four-year terms on Delaware’s En- gineering Licensing Board, the DAPE Council, and has just begun a third. He is active on several NCEES committees. Page 23.1291.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of an Electronic Dossier for PromotionAbstractThis paper relates the experiences of a faculty member in the Department of BioresourcesEngineering at the University of Delaware who has participated in a pilot

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

helix, pyrometers, and integrated control systems for network operations. WLTJ-WRRKradio station, installed and calibrated all transmission equipment for this radio station. Page 23.500.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Engineering and Technology Education Fields: Providing Synthesis and Knowledge through Historical PerspectivesAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to address misconceptions that exist in the educational community inregards to the definitions of engineering education, technology education, and engineering &technology education. The misconceptions

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Sarkis Babikian, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Engineering Technology

Page 23.387.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Development of a Robotic Kit for Mechatronic Engineering EducationAbstractThis paper discusses the development of a robotic kit for the courses in the MechatronicEngineering program. Mechatronics is a discipline that combines elements of MechanicalEngineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering and Control Engineering. Studentsin the program are required to possess not only broad multi-disciplinary knowledge but alsostrong hands-on technical skills. To achieve the program's educational objective, a robotic kit -the VEX® robotic arm1 with a granular jamming gripper has been developed. Using the roboticarm and gripper system, students can

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Magesh Chandramouli, Purdue University, Calumet (Tech); Gary R. Bertoline, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

and Department of Engineer- ing Graphics at The Ohio State University. He is currently a member of Epsilon Pi Tau, SIGGRAPH, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and ATMAE. Page 23.1087.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Stimulating Interest in Technological and Engineering Literature Using a Multidimensional Desktop Virtual Reality Framework In this paper geometry and graphics are employed to design and implement amultidimensional dVR (Desktop Virtual Reality) framework to stimulate interest intechnological/engineering literature. Students

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ABET Accreditation, Assessment and Program Improvement in ECE.

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Aminul Karim, DeVry University, Downers Grove, IL; Jennifer A McClain, IEEE

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Electrical and Computer

groups with the standards development process, editing standards and as the Managing Editor of the Standards Information Network, publishing handbooks and guides to help with the implementation and understanding of standards. She is currently the Program Manager for Standards Education in the IEEE Educational Activities Department. Ms. McClain holds a B.A. from Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI. Page 23.1233.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 The State of the Use of Standards in Engineering and Technology Education

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Engagement in Formal and Informal Learning Environments

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nesim Halyo, Hampton University; Qiang Le, Hampton University

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Minorities in Engineering

University Page 23.1301.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of Video Technology to Improve Student LearningABSTRACT_ This paper discusses the initial results obtained from the use of two video lecturesdeveloped for two engineering courses: Introduction to Engineering, a freshman course, andIntroduction to Control Systems, a senior level course. We propose the use of video lectures tomodify the classroom T/P (Theory to Problem Solving or Theory to Practice) ratio and providemore problem solving time in class for student populations who favor “learning by doing” or“learning

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part II

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

retirement.Participants were also asked to share their primary goals or reasons for taking the course;common themes included the desire to maintain contact with friends and family; the need toimprove technology skills in the workplace; and the goal of learning to use a “gadget” that theindividual already owned. The instructors for this course were two University staff memberswith doctorates in computer science and experience in the design and evaluation of curriculum;one instructor has a background in educational- and learner-centered design, and the otherinstructor is a specialist in advanced computational hardware. Combined, the instructors havemore than two decades of experience developing and delivering personal-development and

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Mehmet Cetin, Temple University; Jyothsna Kavuturu

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of this study is to use the Peer Reviewed Journal Articles for enhancingtechnological literacy of the students.MotivationScience and technology are so pervasive in modern society that students increasingly need asound education in the core concepts, applications and implications of science11. The importanceof these topics and their needs provided the authors with strong motivation to pursue this study.MethodologyTraditionally “The Environment” has been taught using standard lecture format. The course wastaught in spring 2012 using the peer reviewed journal articles for enhancing technologicalliteracy of the students. The students were asked to explore the beneficial and harmful results ofusing the technology on the environment from the view

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin M Fitzgerald, Museum of Science; Christine M Cunningham, Museum of Science

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

inquiry and scientific processes thru the use of engineering curriculum specifically targeted for the audience. • YES! We will continue the dialogue (within our program, across disciplines within our institution, and with our partner 4-year university to strengthen the education our students receive and to align what we do to a greater degree. • They sure will. They can demonstrate the skills they gain in the program to help classroom children appreciate the importance of bridging engineering, science and technology at an early state, and hopefully choose career paths in engineering.Faculty Focus GroupIn March 2011 DSRA conducted a focus group interview with five faculty members fromMiddlesex Community

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Robert Avanzato

-computer interaction. Finally, Wigert[4]describes the value of virtual world collaboration in terms of enhanced engagement ofparticipants in the design team and discusses the role of the facilitator in leading virtual teams.At the Penn State Abington campus (Abington, PA), this author has integrated elements ofvirtual world technology, using primarily Second Life, into an introductory information sciencesand technology course since 2007. Student teams in this class have explored a variety of team-based activities involving 3D building in topic areas which include science education,architecture, virtual support for charitable organizations, medicine, etc. On-line, globallyaccessible, 3D interactive exhibits of the student projects were also

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen T Frezza, Gannon University; Richard W. Moodey, Gannon University; David Arthur Nordquest, Gannon University; Krishnakishore Pilla P.E., Gannon University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of knowing. (6 p. 10) Sociological models of the epistemological process bywhich we create scientific and technological products also embody a movement metaphor. Aspresented in Table 1, Sorokin breaks the process into three stages, which are used here as anoutline of the individual + communal knowledge development process. (7) For technicaldevelopment, Vanderburg proposes a “technological cycle” with five phases. (8) In both models,the movements are from each earlier stage or phase to the next one.Table 1. Correspondences between knowledge development stages (7), and phases oftechnological development (8) Sorokin 3 Stage Model Vanderburg 5 Phase Technological Cycle

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New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Science Education from Oregon State University. Page 23.1362.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Waves of Engineering: Using a mini-wave flume to foster engineering literacyAbstractRecent disastrous tsunamis have created an interest in learning about tsunamis which translatesto an opportunity to teach the general public about engineering and potentially increase theirengineering literacy. A portable tsunami wave tank was developed in conjunction with a hands-on engineering activity for families, to provide a mobile experience with tsunami

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Distance Learning and Online Teaching Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #7055Survey of Existing Remote Laboratories used to Conduct Laboratory Exer-cises for Distance Learning CoursesDr. Thomas Fallon, Southern Polytechnic State University Dr. Fallon has been a professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology department of Southern Polytechnic State University since the fall of 1996. He earned his a BSEE (1986) and MSEE (1995) from the Georgia Institute of Technology and his PhD (2003) from Georgia State University. He currently serves as coordinator of the Telecommunications Engineering Technology degree program

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yizhe Chang, Stevens Institute of Technology; El-Sayed S. Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES); Sven K. Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology (SES)

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Computers in Education

students.Judging from observation of the students’ performance in the laboratory, the virtual assemblyenvironment shows promise as an assembly training tool. Furthermore, this framework has thepotential for being applied for industry-level training and education.References1 Amory, A. (2007). Game object model version II: a theoretical framework for educational game development. Educational Technology Research and Development, 55(1), 51-77.2 Smith, S. P. & Trenholme, D. (2009). Rapid prototyping a virtual fire drill environment using computer game technology. Fire Safety Journal, 44(4), 559-569.3 Dugdale, J., Pavard, B., Pallamin, N., el Jed, M. & Maugan, L. (2004). Emergency fire incident training in a virtual world. Proceedings of

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Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lifang Shih, Excelsior College; Jane LeClair, Excelsior College; Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University, Altoona Campus

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Electrical and Computer

Encyclopedia of Energy Engineering &Technology published by Taylor and Francis Group. Dr. Anwar is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a Member of ASEE. He is currently serving as a Commis- sioner of the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission (ETAC ) of ABET. Page 23.1293.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Use of Flash Simulations to Enhance Nanotechnology EducationAbstractThe numerous developments in the field of nanotechnology underscore a need for educating thetechnical workforce in nanoscience and technology. Thus, it is necessary that science andtechnology graduates

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Teaching with Technology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luanna B Prevost, Michigan State University; Kevin C Haudek, Michigan State University; Emily Norton Henry, Michigan State University; Matthew C Berry, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #7131Automated Text Analysis Facilitates Using Written Formative Assessmentsfor Just-in-Time Teaching in Large Enrollment CoursesDr. Luanna B Prevost, Michigan State University Dr. Prevost is a postdoctoral research associate with the Center of Engineering Education at Michigan State University. Her research interests are in student writing, problem solving, and technologies that can be used to assess and teach these skills.Dr. Kevin C Haudek, Michigan State UniversityEmily Norton Henry, Michigan State UniversityMr. Matthew C Berry, Michigan State UniversityDr. Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University Associate

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Track 3 - Session II - Faculty Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

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Danielle Marie Dowling, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach; Morgan M Hynes, Arizona State University

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Faculty Development

Paper ID #8286Instructional Stance as Indicated by Words: A Lexicometrical Analysis ofTeacher Usage of an Inquiry-Based Technological Tool in High School Class-roomsMs. Danielle Marie Dowling, Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach After nearly 20 years as a journalist, Danielle Dowling decided to return to school to earn a second bachelor’s degree in physics, which she received in 2011 from Hunter College in New York City. Soon after, she started her master’s degree in science education at Tufts University. While pursuing her master’s, she became involved with the Center for Engineering Education and Outreach

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Teaching Materials Science Using Innovative Methods

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ajit D. Kelkar, North Carolina A&T State University; James Gardner Ryan, Joint School of Nanoscience and Nanoengineering; Ram V Mohan, North Carolina A&T State University; Sachin Marotrao Shendokar, Bharati Vidyapeeth Deemed University

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Materials

Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Defense Research andDevelopment Organization (DRDO), Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is nearly $250Million, and is primarily concentrated with these premier institutions. In addition, over $100Million has been invested from several multi-national pharmaceutical, automotive, food andbeverage, electronics and information technology industries. Despite these investments, theresearch institutes and specialized nanotechnology programs in the educational institutions areunable to obtain the number of appropriately skilled technologists required for the growing fieldof nanotechnology in India. Collaborative efforts with nanotechnology institutions throughglobal partnership in the US and abroad have the

Conference Session

Incorporating Technology into Construction Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

R. Casey Cline, Boise State University; Kirsten A Davis, Boise State University

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Construction

Polytechnic Institute and State University. Her educational research interests are focused on improving construction management education. Page 23.1329.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 Using Mobile Technology in a Construction Management “Hands-On” LaboratoryAbstractThis study discusses the introduction and use of the iPad mobile device in a freshman levelconstruction management “hands-on” materials and methods laboratory. The devices areincorporated into the course in four ways: (1) for plan reading; (2) for RFI documentation,including the

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis; Hazim A El-Mounayri, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University - Purdue University Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

University (in Canada) in Mechanical En- gineering, He is currently an associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, the co-director of the Ad- vanced Engineering and Manufacturing Laboratory (AEML) at IUPUI, and a senior scientist for manu- facturing applications at Advanced Science and Automation Corp. He co-developed the Advanced Virtual Manufacturing Laboratory for Training, Education and Research (AVML), an innovative e-learning tool for educating students and training the next generation workforce in sophisticated technology and its underlying theory. Dr. El-Mounayri’s research focus is in advanced manufacturing, including nano- ma- chining modeling using techniques such molecular dynamics and multiscale

Conference Session

Using Student Competitions to Enhance Learning

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock E. Barry PE, U.S. Military Academy; Karl F. Meyer, U.S. Military Academy; Kevin P. Arnett P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Berndt Spittka P.E., Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering, West Point, NY

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Civil Engineering

Point, NY Major Berndt Spittka is currently an instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy. Berndt’s education includes a B.S. in Civil Engineering from USMA, a master’s of Engineering Management from University of Missouri Science and Technology and a Science Master’s of Civil Engineering from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MAJ Spittka is a Registered Professional Engineer in Missouri. Berndt’s research interests are Design for future repair, Critical Infrastructure, Design for Sustainability and Engineering Education. He is an active member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the American Society of Civil Engineers

Conference Session

Preparing for Practice

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #6900Training in Troubleshooting Problem-Solving: Preparing Undergraduate En-gineering Students for IndustryMr. Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education Presentacion Rivera-Reyes is currently a graduate teaching assistant and a PhD student in the Engineering Education Department at Utah State University. He formerly held a position as Professor of Telecommu- nication Engineering at Technological University of Honduras. He received his B.S. in Electrical Engi- neering from the National Autonomous University of Honduras. He has experience in the telecommu- nication industry where