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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Prosser, Arizona State University

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

on this project will involve exploring additional years of data to detectlonger-term trends along with a second phase involving semi-structured interviews withengineering students to see if their perceived experiences are in sync with the findings of thisstudy.AcknowledgementsI would like to thank Dr. Brooke Coley and graduate students A. Lili Castillo, Ulises TrujilloGarcia, and Himani Sharma in the EESD program at ASU for their expertise, assistance, andfeedback during the coding process for this study. I would also like to thank Deidre Kirmis atASU Library for her help in retrieving the transcripts used for the study.References[1] B. Schembera and J. M. Durán, “Dark data as the new challenge for big data science and the introduction of

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Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivet Parra-Gaete, Arizona State University; Abimelec Mercado Rivera, Arizona State University; Mayra S Artiles, Arizona State University; Stephanie G. Adams, The University of Texas at Dallas; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Quality Measures

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

also served in key leadership positions. Dr. Matusovich is recognized for her research and leadership related to graduate student mentoring and faculty development. She won the Hokie Supervisor Spotlight Award in 2014, received the College of Engineering Graduate Student Mentor Award in 2018, and was ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #41056 inducted into the Virginia Tech Academy of Faculty Leadership in 2020. Dr. Matusovich has been a PI/Co-PI on 19 funded research projects including the NSF CAREER Award, with her share of funding being nearly $3 million. She has co-authored 2

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Advancements in Sustainable Manufacturing Practices

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Walker, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Romaim Hernandez; Chasisty Melo, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology ; Samuel Hernandez; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

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Manufacturing Division (MFG)

program. Aside from her studies, she works as an aircraft maintenance technician and avionics technician. While pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree at Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, Chasisty participated in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) chapter for 4 years and held the President position for 2 years. This opportunity enabled Chasisty to host STEM outreach projects with children in the community.Samuel Hernandez Samuel Hernandez is a senior Mechatronic Engineering Student pursuing a Bachelor of Science. He is a builder and programmer for the robotics team and aids the lead programmer in completing the robot’s autonomous functions.Dr. Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology Dr

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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SAGNIK NATH, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

easily matchactions with appropriate mnemonics. Instead of first attempting complex projects, students replicate corehigh-level programming constructs in assembly, such as flow control and modular techniques tofamiliarize themselves with a one-to-one mapping between HLL and assembly. [4] suggests a blend ofassembly with C, C++, or Java, leveraging standard tools and compilers rather than specialized,course-supplied interfaces as a bridge between high-level and low-level abstraction. [6] proposes usingthe assembly course exercises as the foundation to acquaint students with the models of computersystems, as relevant to operating systems or the runtime environment. [7] advocates the inclusion ofdebugging exercises, debugging logs, development logs

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jessica Moriah Vaden, University of Pittsburgh; April Dukes, University of Pittsburgh; Amy Hermundstad Nave, Colorado School of Mines; Melissa M. Bilec, University of Pittsburgh

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

providing both tools and community to faculty who seek to improve inclusivity andbelonging in their classrooms.Project Overview This National Science Foundation (NSF) Improving Undergraduate STEM Education(IUSE) project aimed to broadly answer two research questions: 1) What are the most effectivepractices to promote an inclusive engineering classroom? And 2) How do different learningcommunities (LC) foster and support inclusive engineering classrooms? This work is groundedin Henderson, Beach, and Finkelstein’s Theory of Change model which describes changestrategies in higher education through four quadrants: disseminating curriculum and pedagogy,developing reflective teachers, enacting policy, and developing a shared vision

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Robotics and Circuits

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl Joseph Murzynski, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Hussein - Abdeltawab, Wake Forest University; Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College; Ahmed Sammoud, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College

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Diversity

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

Paper ID #41349Constructing Reconfigurable and Affordable Robotic Arm Platform to TeachRobotics and AutomationCarl Joseph Murzynski, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Carl Murzynski is an undergraduate student in Electrical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, The Behrend College. He specializes in robotics and automation, actively contributing to research projects aimed at advancing these fields.Dr. Hussein - Abdeltawab, Wake Forest UniversityDr. Omar Ashour, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend College Dr. Omar Ashour is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD) Technical Session: Engineering Leadership in Industry

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Claberon Sullivan, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development Division (LEAD)

, then, goes beyondjob satisfaction. Other factors that contribute to happiness at work in any field includeorganizational commitment, job involvement, engagement, thriving and vigor, flow and intrinsicmotivation, and affect at work [6]. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, three of the top 10 occupations with thehighest projected percentage growth of employment between 2022 and 2032 are in theengineering field (wind turbine service technicians, data scientists, and software developers) [7].However, my research identified only 10 peer-reviewed journal papers related to happiness inengineers published since 2014, and no literature reviews that surveyed the research landscapeon the topic. As the field of engineering continues to grow

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Poster Sessions for Unit Operations Lab Bazaar and Tenure-Track Faculty

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Laura Coon, Washington State University; Paul B. Golter, Washington State University; Derek Allen Cline, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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Chemical Engineering

Programs”, won the 2008 ASEE Best Conference Paper Award. She has served as evaluator on a num- ber of multi-institutional, interdisciplinary NSF sponsored grants. She is principal investigator on a NSF Research and Evaluation on Education in Science and Engineering project called ”A Direct Method for Teaching and Measuring Engineering Professional Skills: A Validity Study.”David B. Thiessen, Washington State University David B.Thiessen received his PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 1992 and has been at Washington State University since 1994. His research interests include fluid physics, acoustics, and engineering education.Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University Prof. Bernard J. Van

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Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

years. Thecapstone rubrics at UT Tyler provide direct assessment of almost every outcome, but theresults are for team projects. Therefore, the use of embedded indicators (direct measures)provide the best direct measurement of student demonstration of each outcome bycollecting results for the best student, the average student, and the worst studentperformance leading to a better collection of data representing students demonstration ofeach outcome.2.0 Direct Assessment Process at UT TylerGenerally the assessment process is a lonely job performed by one or maybe two facultyin a program. Many faculty do not know who is doing the work and they really do notcare. The person in charge (even if the chair) begs peers to submit their assigned input ina

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hyun Kyoung Ro, Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods

doctorate), and two levels of "typeof control" (public or private). The total sample of 32 four-year colleges and universities was―pre-seeded‖ with nine pre-selected institutions. These included the six case study institutionsparticipating in a companion project (Prototyping the Engineer of 2020) and three institutionswith general engineering programs. Penn State’s Survey Research Center selected 25 additionalinstitutions at random from the population within the 6x3x2 framework above. The final samplealso included three historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and three Hispanic-serving institutions (HSIs). The sampling design ensured that the sample institutions arerepresentative of the population with respect to type, mission, and

Conference Session

They're Not "Soft" Skills!

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brook Sattler, University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington; Jennifer A. Turns, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

had‖ wasvery important, especially within the context of employability. Before the portfolio process,Nolan was unaware of his personal, unique contributions to engineering, but after he was giventime and space to reflect and in conjunction with talking with peers, Nolan discovered that hehad a tremendous affinity towards leadership positions, which he hadn’t realized before. Nolanwas able to concretize his various life experiences into an attractive, employable skill that hecould market to engineering firms after graduation.For example, Nolan described being captain of the soccer team in high school and how he taughtyounger children to play soccer for his (high school) senior service project. He had notrecognized these activities as

Conference Session

Knowing Ourselves: Research on Engineering Education Researchers

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Hanjun Xian, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aditya Johri, Virginia Tech; Mihaela Vorvoreanu, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Phillip C. Wankat, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

great demand of understanding the birth and growth of engineering educationresearch, no previous study has comprehensively covered a broad range of knowledge productsin engineering education research. Nor did any project attempt to construct a highly interactiveplatform that allows researchers to explore the field in a visual and intuitive way.3. MethodologyFigure 1 illustrates the architecture and workflow of iKNEER. As a data-intensive gateway,iKNEER first (1) collects knowledge products such as academic articles and grant proposalsfrom a variety of sources periodically using well-known crawling strategies. As a cyber-tool forresearchers to explore the field, the web-based interface of iKNEER (2) processes useroperations on the website

Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Terrance L. Speicher, Pennsylvania State University, Berks College

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Manufacturing

Institute, and a M.S. Mechanical Engineering, Purdue University.Terrance L. Speicher, Pennsylvania State University, Berks College Terrance L. Speicher is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University, Berks College, Reading, PA. He earned his BSME degree from Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute, Troy, NY, and his MSME and MSEE degrees from the University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA. He is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California and in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and a certified Project Management Professional in the United States. He practiced engineering at the National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hughes Space and Communications Company, and

Conference Session

Two Year-to-Four Year Transfer Topics Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Lemoine, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board; James K. Nelson, University of Texas, Tyler; Lynn L. Peterson, University of Texas, Arlington; James Sells, San Jacinto College, Central Campus; Mary Eileen Smith, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

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Two Year College Division

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board since 1987 and now serves as Assistant Deputy Commissioner for Academic Planning and Policy. She is responsible for the administration and management of matters related to the Board’s higher education academic planning and policy functions, and she provides leadership on key projects, reports, and studies that cut across divisions of the agency. She has taught at The University of Texas at Austin, and she currently is an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Communication at St. Edward’s University in Austin. Smith serves as the project coordinator for the $1.8 million productivity grant awarded to Texas from Lumina Foundation for Education to plan methods of making the opportunity

Conference Session

Thinking Outside the Box! Innovative Curriculum Exchange for K12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blake C. Wade, University of Texas, Arlington and Kennedale High School, Kennedale ISD; Yvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington; Melanie L. Sattler P.E., University of Texas, Arlington

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Keeley. Wade is currently living in Arlington, Texas. Email: blakecwade@gmail.comYvette Pearson Weatherton, University of Texas, Arlington Dr. Yvette Pearson Weatherton received her Ph.D. in Engineering and Applied Science (Environmental Engineering) from the University of New Orleans in 2000. She is currently a Senior Lecturer in Civil Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Dr. Pearson Weatherton’s expertise is in the areas of air quality including monitoring and modeling and engineering education. She is currently PI or Co-PI on a number of NSF-funded engineering education projects including ”UTA RET Site for Hazard Mitigation”, which is the basis for this paper. She is a registered Professional

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francesco Costanzo; Gary L. Gray

Session 3268 Interactive Dynamics: A Collaborative Approach to Learning Undergraduate Dynamics Gary L. Gray and Francesco Costanzo Engineering Science and Mechanics Department The Pennsylvania State University Abstract Collaborative learning, computer simulations and practical experimentation are the essential elements of a new project for the enhancement of undergraduate engineering courses cur- rently being developed at Penn State University. This project introduces teamwork, hands-on

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Kurt C. Gramoll

is integrated with current course material on an intranet. Thisis particularly useful when all students have their own personal laptop computers and thelearning environment is connected with a wireless network. This paper will demonstrate anddiscuss the experiences at the University of Oklahoma trying to teach the basic Statics classusing laptop computers, CD-ROMs, and the intranet.This project did not develop new courseware, but instead used the Multimedia EngineeringStatics CD-ROM (published by Addison Wesley Longman, 1997) for the main course content.The CD was supplemented with newly developed intranet-based material such as homework,examples, quizzes, solutions, and lectures. The outcome of the course showed that students canuse

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Jason Puzniak; Flora McMartin; Alice Agogino

educational uses for networked communication technologies, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, 4 (3), URL: http://www.ascusc.org/jcmc/vol4/issue3/Article.Conote.Ggay/Conote.htm, 1999.26. McMartin, F. “Report on the Preliminary Findings Regarding the Use of NEEDS by Engineering Coalition Faculty,” Preliminary Report, University of California at Berkeley: NEEDS, 1999.27. Dattada, P., “User Study for a Networked Multimedia of Courseware,” MS Thesis/Project, UC Berkeley, 1994.28. Muramatsu, B., Eibeck, P. A., Stern, J. L., & Agogino, A. M., “Effective Processes to Give Engineering Educators Easy Access to Quality-Reviewed Electronic Courseware, Invited Presentation, NSF Engineering

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

S P Maj; D Veal

-196, (1992).11. R. A. Pilgrim, Design and construction of the very simple computer (VSC): a laboratory project forundergraduate computer architecture courses, ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 25, 151-154, (1993).12. B. C. Parker and P. G. Drexel, A System-Based Sequence of Closed Labs for Computer SystemsOrganization, ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 28, 53-57, (1996).13. P. S. Coe, L. M. Williams, and R. N. Ibbett, An Interactive Environment for the Teaching of ComputerArchitecture,” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, vol. 28, 33-35, (1996).14. B. L. Barnett III, A Visual Simulator for a Simple Machine and Assembly Language, ACM SIGCSEBulletin, vol. 27, 233-237, (1995).15. D. Finkel and S. Chandra, NetCp - A Project Environment for an Undergraduate Computer Networks

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New Methods and Tools

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Reimer, Lawrence Technological University; Margaret Pierce, Lawrence Tech University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

have the option ofworking and attending school.As Dean of Engineering at the University of Detroit, and through his exposure to co-op programsas a doctoral candidate at the University of Cincinnati, President Lawrence saw the value thatexperiential learning adds to a student’s academic preparation. Lawrence Tech becamecommitted early on in offering and in actively encouraging experiential learning and workingprograms through co-op, internship and student projects where students would not only have anunderstanding of why something works, but how it will work in real life situations. At the heartof the University’s founding principles is the concept of theory and practice. Students arestrongly encouraged to integrate hands-on work experiences

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International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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International

Page 15.681.7and Gröδer charts11, to deal with semi-infinite solids (and understand the attractiveness ofthat usage), to calculate different convection heat transfer coefficients to cope with the factthat a rectangular prism, such as a fry, has horizontal and vertical planes; to simulate finbehavior, with the same dimensions, exposed to a high temperature fluid. A request from the Electrical and Electronics Department to assist on one of their studentteams on the best way to ensure a proper sequence of temperatures inside an oven where aprinted circuit was to be thermally treated/cured was the starting point for the 2007/08 PBLs.Finally, in the 2009 academic year, an ongoing EU funded project on biomass for energy thatneeded the assessment

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ELD Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nestor Osorio, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Libraries

and Arkansas, 1868-1872.Attended the University of Michigan, Civil Engineering program, 1874-1878.Received a Civil Engineering degree at the University of Michigan, 1878.Worked in the Survey Project of the Great Lakes, 1878-1881.Mississippi River Commission, Assistant engineer, 1881-1883.Professor of Civil Engineering, Washington University, St Louis, 1883-18999.“During the years spent in this position he gained a world-wide reputation by his valuablecontributions to engineering literature and his active work in connection with engineering andscientific societies.”Researcher, Forestry Division of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 1892-1895.Dean, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 1899-1902.Accidental death at his

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching: Mechanics

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim M. Papadopoulos, University of Wisconsin - Stout; Christopher Papadopoulos, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Vincent C. Prantil, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Mechanics

modeling in an engineering design graphicscourse. Cole (1999)3 articulated a similar strategy to include FEA as part of a philosophy ofintegrating CAD into the Mechanical Engineering Technology curriculum. Ural & Yost (2010)4report developing a freshman level project to investigate the behavior of a SMARTBEAM®, inwhich the FEA and experimental measurements are conducted simultaneously and compared. Ineach of these cases, use of FEA as a practical tool is emphasized, and none appeared to requirestudents to learn the underlying FE theory or to know principles of mechanics of materials apriori. Numerous other examples, not cited here, appear to exist in introductory freshman designcourses.In contrast to the situation with freshman courses

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Warren, Kansas State University; Xiongjie Dong, Kansas State University; Tim J. Sobering, Kansas State University; Jason Yao, East Carolina University

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NSF Grantees

research interests are laboratory/project-driven learning and integration of research into undergraduate education. Dr. Yao is a member of the American Society of Engineering Education and a senior member of Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers. Page 22.91.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 A Rapid Analysis and Signal Conditioning Laboratory (RASCL) Design Compatible with the National Instruments myDAQ® PlatformAbstractVirtual instruments and mobile data acquisition hardware for engineering education offerflexibility in learning venues and can help to

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Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen W. Crown, University of Texas, Pan American; Arturo A. Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Robert A. Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

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Continuing Professional Development

deliberately prepared for each series of activities. Workshops were carefully structured tomeet specific learning objectives. An online system was developed to provide continued facultymotivation and engagement. Structured workdays were developed to help faculty satisfydeliverables. Promotion of the program relied on both formal and informal (word of mouth)advertising to attract appropriate participants. Participants were given the challenge of makingtheir work public and “Leaving Legacies” for others to benefit from. Each element contributingto the success of the faculty development plan are explained in detail with specific examples ofhow they were implemented.A Proven Pedagogical Approach (Challenge Based Instruction)The objective of the project

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Biological & Agricultural Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

lourdes gazca, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, American University, Puebla, Mexico; Enrique Palou, American University, Puebla, Mexico

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Biological & Agricultural

section). EI-100 goal isto introduce students to the Engineering Method, this is accomplished by focusing on six courseobjectives: self-regulation, communication, working cooperatively and collaboratively, problemsolving, modeling, and quality. The “Modeling” section initiates students in the process ofengineering modeling, using several software including spreadsheets. “Concepts” introducestudents to the engineering design process, problem-solving techniques, working in teams,engineering as a profession, and planning for success that students then apply in “Laboratory” ontwo actual design projects. The “Concepts” section uses quizzes given in nearly every session toascertain whether students have understood the material in their pre-class

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Teaching Mechanics of Materials & General Mechanics

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Freeman, University of Texas, Pan American; Horacio Vasquez, University of Texas, Pan American; Martin Knecht, South Texas College; Taylor Martin, Univ of Texas at Austin; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas, Pan American; Joan Walker, Long Island University; Araceli Ortiz, Tufts University

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Mechanics

Department of Information Resources (DIR) has launched a project that includes the design of a new portable communication tower to replace the main one while it is repaired. The emergency tower consists of a fixed pole of height 6 m supported by three cables having maximum cable force allowed of 30 kN. As an engineer, your challenge is to design a cable support system for this portable communication tower. Page 15.397.7 Figure 2. Challenge for Statics: Vectors and ForcesFigure 3 shows a sketch of the general situation for the portable communication tower and thecable support system. Fwind

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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International

sufficientlyflexible to adequately meet the needs of the 21st century engineers” (Source: Engineering2020 Report, 2004)In June 2006, the American Society for Engineering Education launched an initiative to promotebroad-based discussions within the society on the role and importance of educational scholarshipto ensure the long-term excellence of U.S. engineering education. Those discussions led to aproject which began in October 2007 with support from ASEE and the National ScienceFoundation. The project represents an important step by ASEE to enable even broaderconversations across the American engineering education enterprise on creating a vibrantengineering academic culture for systematic and scholarly engineering educational innovation;these efforts hope to

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Shumway, Brigham Young University; SClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization Lab; Geoff Wright; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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International

/technology courses designed Page 15.15.5 to build students’ skills, improve their analytical abilities, and stimulate interest in math, science and technology. The program was piloted in 2007 and 2008. • Traineeship Experience Program. A 5-week mentored summer traineeship program for MACILE students who have completed at least 10th grade. Learning through research and discovery is the main focus. An aim is to engage students in relevant and interesting projects, showing the roles of engineering and technology in improving human lives. Other aims are to: o Improve understanding of the scientific

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noe Vargas Hernandez, The University of Texas at El Paso; Gul Kremer, Pennsylvania State University; Julie Linsey, Texas A&M University; Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland

thiscurriculum, we propose to integrate TRIZ (a systematic problem solving approach) andsketching, and support the ideation process with technology enabled journaling (using PulseSmartpen). In this integration, TRIZ will provide the systematic innovative problem solvingmethod, sketching will externalize and enhance the design ideation, and Pulse Smartpen willcapture the ideation outcomes seamlessly, and might decrease the cognitive load. Below first weexplain our rationale for choosing these curriculum content and technology along with relevantliterature review. Then, we provide our plans for experimentation and project management.This research work proposed in this paper involves conducting research on undergraduateengineering education, assessing