Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy L. Denton; Christine L. Corum

opportunity to pursue one’s interests within the constraints of university, family, society, and availabletime are much more significant. In order to achieve tenure and promotion, maintain an acceptable level of professional and personalsatisfaction, and allow time to pursue some of the activities enjoyed outside of the workplace, each facultymember should develop a comprehensive strategic plan. Based on the escalating workload which is imposed onfaculty (either by external or internal sources), the plan must encompass all aspects of life. The level, quantity,and quality of work produced by any one faculty member can be limited by many factors outside of theuniversity, and a realistic strategic plan will reflect these considerations (i.e

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Martha Ostheimer; Hal Tharp

, peer-evaluation, and group evaluation of problemsolving strategies, as well as written and oral communication skills. The course is built around uniqueteam-projects that each group creates. The course also includes significant writing-to-learn activities thatencourage students to reflect on and develop an awareness of their problem solving processes andcommunication skills. The students also work in teams, and in pairs, to evaluate the process of solvingproblems. Their written and oral presentations are also self-evaluated and peer-evaluated. This emphasison students becoming more self-aware of the strengths and weaknesses of their problem solving abilities,and on students becoming capable of evaluating the effectiveness of their communication

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Jerry Hamann; Raymond Jacquot

a particular numerical solution technique. The recent availability of MATLAB for desktop computing has provided a computing environment withrobust built-in routines for matrix manipulation and seamless two and three dimensional graphics for presentationof the solutions thus obtained. In short, using MATLAB turns efforts the duration of which was formerlymeasured in days to durations of a few hours. In the past, implicit methods were often avoided because of the need to solve a set of algebraic equationsat each step in time. In the case of linear problems this is reflected by a need to invert a matrix at each step in time. In the case of linear and time and spatially invariantsystems, this solution method requires the

Collection

1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Leonard Sokoloff

1 System OverviewThis implementation of LabVIEW illustrates the fundamental radar principles at acousticalfrequencies. An ultrasonic transducer is the heart of the system. It acts first as a transmitter andlater as a receiver. In the transmit mode, the ultrasonic transducer transmits 16 sonic pulses at49.4 kHz. These pulses propagate through space with the speed of sound toward the nearestobject and are reflected by it. The reflected pulses, or echoes, travel back toward the ultrasonictransducer which now switches to the receive mode. The time difference between the transmittedpulse and the echo can be converted into distance to the object by appropriate scaling.In this implementation, LabVIEW is used to

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Cadwell, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Greta Zenner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Naomi Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

reflective essay based on the video content was added as arequired assignment for all students. This assignment was designed to further encourage viewing Page 14.460.3of the video and assess understanding of the concepts it presented. The assignment is provided inAppendix I.New topics for which learning objects were introduced in Spring 2009 included Human Factorsand Ergonomics and Design Ethics. For the topic of Human Factors and Ergonomics, studentswere encouraged to watch a video on the topic and/or view narrated slides produced by a BMEfaculty member. An optional evening workshop was later offered for students whose currentdesign project required

Conference Session

Sustainability and Environmental Issues

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Patricia Backer, San Jose State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

threat to the stability and quality of the world environment.According to the United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), globalwarming appears to be accelerating, resulting in higher increases in global temperature andhigher rises in the sea level. To effectively address this problem, there is a need fortransdisciplinary, transnational approaches, reflecting the complexity of the problem and theinterdependence of people’s lives around the world. Consequently, the Davidson College ofEngineering at San José State University (SJSU) has programmatically encouraged andsupported the development of new green engineering curriculum and research, collaborating withSilicon Valley companies, many of which are at the forefront of

Conference Session

Experiments in Remote-access Laboratories

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

M. Reza Emami, University of Toronto; Michael G. Helander, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

research and development, most remotely-accessiblelaboratories have remained as isolated technical novelties, with most projects being shutdownonce their initial funding runs out. This point is reflected in the fact that most works in theliterature address only the technical merits and potential benefits of remote access technologies, Page 14.1209.2rather than addressing the impact of remote experimentation on engineering pedagogy. Clearly, anew fundamentally different approach to remotely-accessible laboratories is required.Recently, a new paradigm for remotely-accessible laboratories, namely the eLaboratory, wasintroduced by the authors5. This

Conference Session

Projects and Problems in First-Year Courses

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Senay Purzer, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

problem. Eric’sagreements with his team members were short and mostly in the form of “yeah”; however, thefact that his team members frequently sought his approval reflected his decision-making role. E2: Eddie Ok. I think. You think we should get going on some design concepts now? E3: Eric Sure E2: Eddie If we can’t think of any more criteria and constraints. E3: Eric Yeah E2: Eddie To put across E3: Eric Yeah. E1: Elvin All right so, traffic light E3: Eric And then, to improve on that solar power traffic light. E1: Elvin Solar… (writing) E3: Eric And then just a simple stop light, red light, you stop, no red light you don’t. E1: Elvin So, solar powered pedestrian? E3: Eric Yeah, solar powered

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Blair London, California Polytechnic State University; Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

significantchallenges for scientists and engineers. The materials engineer has great opportunity to helpdevise sustainable solutions through appropriate materials selection and processing, and ourfaculty has been trying to convey such ideas and skills to our students.Many different sustainability activities and assignments have been woven into several of ourmaterials engineering courses. Some activities are to promote awareness and to give motivationfor our students to use their engineering skills for the betterment of society and the planet.Pertinent articles from popular media sources have been used as the basis for reflection exercisesand to stimulate student discussions. A freshmen design course has been developed to highlightsustainability through service

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth McDonald, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the basics of a particular subject. In an ideal world, college shouldbe a place for the initial stages of development for a profession and should encourage learningthat reflects the way professionals learn and work. [10]To make classroom discussion a successful experience the teacher must prepare and follow somefundamental considerations. First, the discussion should fit some objective or purpose. Failureto provide an overarching purpose tends to have students wondering “why”. [7, 11] That is not tosay that the discussion cannot be free to follow various meanders. When good discussion isoccurring, student input can take the discussion into equally relevant subject areas that may ormay not be applicable to the objective but valuable

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Becknell, Garver Engineers; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, University of Oklahoma; Stephan Durham, University of Arkansas; Anthony Lamanna, Tulane University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

heatisland is based on the increased solar reflectance of the materials used for large areas. The solarreflectance is the amount of radiation reflected back from a surface compared to the amountshone on the material. Concrete generally has a solar reflectance of approximately 0.35 and“white” concrete can have a value of 0.7 to 0.8.1 Slag cement will also increase the “whiteness”of the concrete when added in significant amounts. Asphalt, on the other hand, will generallyhave a reflectance of less than 0.2. Another LEED criteria for points states, “specify a minimumof 25% of building materials that contain in aggregate a minimum weighted average of 20%post-consumer recycled content material, or, a minimum weighted average of 40% post-industrial

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Maor, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

, algorithmic analysis, and reflection were selected. Through integrating them with the ideas given by the architects we developed the concepts of learning activities in the course.Data on learning outcomes and students’ reflections were collected by:• Design project portfolios The design assessment criteria were based on the existing practice of studio evaluation and referred to the three following aspects: concept, planning/detailing, and representation/expression. The mathematics assessment criteria were: perception of mathematical problems, solving applied problems, precision in drawing geometrical objects, accuracy of calculations and parametric solutions. Frequencies and correlations of grades in design vs. mathematics evaluation grades

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Hossein Mousavinezhad, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

subject area for engineeringmajors. In our school, the text by Alexander and Sadiku1 is used for the first course andalso the second on signals & systems (network analysis). Another textbook is the recentedition of basic engineering circuit analysis by Irwin and Nelms2, including manyexamples of a Web-based tutorial. Assuming good coverage of fundamental concepts ofcircuit analysis typically consisting of resistive, first-order/second-order RC/RL and RLCcircuits, AC voltages/currents, impedance and power relationships; the students will beready to study such concepts and principles as impedance matching, lossless transmissionlines, reflection coefficients, standing waves in a first electromagnetics course (assumingfour hours of lecture per

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Hye Jeong Kim, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

desired cycle time and production rate (Figure 7). The opinion surveyasked students to rate various characteristics of the prototype on a 7 point Likert scale. The ILSis a 44-question survey that asks users about their learning preferences. The ILS ranks usersalong four attribute continuums: Active/Reflective, Sensing/Intuitive, Visual/Verbal, andSequential/Global. Each attribute pair (e.g., Active/Reflective) represents opposite ends of a 12- Page 11.262.7point scale. More information about the ILS can be found at http://www.ncsu.edu/felder-public/ILSpage.html.In addition, the system automatically captured user data such as mouse movements, key

Collection

2021 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

Benjamin Daniel Chambers, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education

is primarilyutilized for team projects in the second semester. Access to and inclusion of maker spaces infirst-year programs has been shown to help students develop engineering skills [1-3], and todevelop confidence in their abilities [4].In order to give students more opportunities for creative hands-on work, a self-selected creativedesign project was developed and administered in several first-semester class sections overseveral years. This design project was conducted in several stages: ideation, planning, creation,demonstration, and reflection. Of particular importance was a planning assignment, in whichstudents developed their ability to create plans and estimate project needs, and also estimate timecommitment in order to keep the

Conference Session

The Care and Keeping of Graduate Students - GSD Tech Session 6

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Catherine G.P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, New Engineering Educators

intersecting theories that lend themselves well to strategies for the “careand keeping” of graduate students. By considering the processes and mechanisms by whichgraduate students develop, faculty members can reform or revise their leadership practices(formally and informally) to better meet the needs of graduate students at various stages in theiracademic careers. Although these theories may seem disparate, they intersect and overlap in anacademic research group context. As we lead the attendees of this interactive panel workshopthrough the following activities, we ask them to reflect on how these theories impact how theymake decisions for their research group and how theory-guided decisions might help themimprove or plan for effective and productive

Conference Session

DEED Postcard Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher R. Saulnier, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; John G. Brisson II, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

these connections, the wilderness environment is a particularly apt locationto consider Schön’s notion of design thinking as a process of reflection-in-action10. Asdescribed by Dym et al., design thinking “reflects the complex processes of inquiry andlearning that designers perform in a systems context, making decisions as they proceed,often working collaboratively on teams in a social process”9. Designing in and for awilderness environment is intended to provide the “surprises, pleasing and promising orunwanted” that would encourage students to respond as reflective practitioners to design-based learning prompts11(p56)Curriculum DevelopmentThe design-based wilderness education curriculum consisted of a series of lab andclassroom activities

Conference Session

Military and Veterans Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven F. Barrett, University of Wyoming; Cameron H. G. Wright P.E., University of Wyoming; Marty Martinez

Tagged Divisions

Military and Veterans

sketch- Introduce team member to the rest of the class 15- Review basics of grammar – grammar quiz [3]- Seminar on communication basics [4]- Seminar on basic paper outlining skills- Complete a reflective paper on proactively solving a past challenge- Seminar on oral presentation basics – difference between military briefing style and civilian oral presentations- Seminar on the basics of communicating with MS PowerPoint- Peer review of draft written assignments- Paper and oral presentation on Career Plan providing a path to the dream job- Student papers on “Speak with Confidence”- Seminar on web design basics- Construct resume and cover letterClosing ceremony and presentation of course coins

Conference Session

Novel Pedagogical Techniques I: Online, Electronic, and Apps!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W Liberatore, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

usage, e.g., video views, onlinehomework responses, course management system’s file downloads, reflective textbookcommenting, etc. [7-15]. Student engagement with new technologies does not seems to be adetractor; one recent study found a growing majority of current engineering students, sometimescalled digital natives, prefer interactive or electronic textbooks [16, 17]. With detailed data nowavailable, new research questions related to textbook usage can be formulated and tested.While portable electronics became relatively inexpensive and multifunctional, the price oftextbooks rose to more than $200 for a traditional hardcover engineering textbook. Some studentsopt to use the Internet for free rather than add hundreds of dollars of books to

Conference Session

Strategies to enhance student learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marybeth Lima P.E., Louisiana State University; Ann D. Christy P.E., Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

in the College of Engineering. She is a second-generation woman engineer. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Service learning in biological and agricultural engineering: Journeys in community engagementService learning has a long history in biological and agricultural engineering involving academicstudent learning outcomes attainment that occurs through hands-on projects implemented in andfor the community. Best practices in engagement between an academic institution and thecommunity are characterized by mutually beneficial relationships, clear inclusion of thecommunity partner's voice, intentional reflection by the students on their experiences, and alonger

Conference Session

Construction 2: Teaching Using Projects, Case Studies, and Service Learning

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Alan Bugg P.E., Auburn University; Wesley Collins, Auburn University; Scott William Kramer, Auburn University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction

students from being able to participate during their undergraduate education. In order to help alleviate these common barriers, two faculty members at Auburn University designed and implemented a 10-day Service-Learning class to Quito, Ecuador. An international Service-Learning class is defined as: "A structured academic experience in another country in which students (a) participate in an organized service activity that addresses identified community needs; (b) learn from direct interaction and cross- cultural dialogue with others; and (c) reflect on the experience in such a way as to gain a deeper appreciation of the host country and, an enhanced sense of their own responsibilities as citizens, locally and

Conference Session

Instrumentation Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Masoud Fathizadeh P.E., Purdue University, Calumet (College of Technology)

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

with real project, they have increased the motivation to learn. Students are alsomotivated when they are provided opportunities for practice and feedback. Experiential learningcriteria are given in (Ambrose, et. al., 2010). Through experiential learning, students areconfronted with unfamiliar situations and tasks in a real-world context. To complete these tasks,students need to figure out what they know, what they do not know, and how to learn it. Thisrequires students to: reflect on their prior knowledge and deepen it through reflection and totransfer their previous learning to new contexts resulting in mastering new concepts, principles,and skills (Linn, et al., 2004). Ultimately, these skills create students who become self-directedand life

Conference Session

Manufacturing Curriculum and Course Innovations

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia L. Morse, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus; Raju S. Dandu, Kansas State University, Polytechnic Campus

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

automated manufacturing systems.The two-year and one-semester subscription options can only be justified for courses in whichTooling U is heavily used as the main replacement to a textbook. Some MET courses would bebenefited by one or two key Tooling U modules in addition to existing text(s), but this is notfeasible when students from other majors or transfer students do not already have subscriptionaccess. The usage of one or two Tooling U course modules would not be enough to justify theb Prices reflect what was offered at the time and may not necessarily a reflection of current offerings by Tooling U.Organizations should consult with Tooling U concerning needs and costs.subscription purchase, and single-module costs for the non-subscription

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

thestart to the end of their participation in the program. Students also performed routine self-assessments and reflections, based on a developed set of program learning outcome, at thebeginning, middle, and end of each quarter. In their reflections, students noted where they haveachieved this level of learning (i.e. course content or specific co-curricular activities). Throughimplementation of the design process in the courses of the HERE program, we anticipated thatstudents would reach higher levels of learning in sustainable design.IntroductionNearly all engineering professions and accreditation boards, not to mention a growing number ofemployers, require that engineering graduates be able to design for sustainability. And yet, until2011, the

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelsy Ecclesiastre, University of South Florida; Robert Hogan Jr, University of South Florida

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Student

students to the technicaland design process aspects of their major through the use of group design projects. These groupprojects simulate the relationships between business partners, consumers, and design engineers.This course was implemented at the start of the 2017 Fall Semester and data collection for thisresearch document was initiated during the 2018 Fall Semester.ProjectsCurrently, the Foundations of Engineering Lab course houses several different project types:Robotics, Fuel Cell, Remote Sensing, Microscope, Speaker, App and Garden projects. Mostengineering disciplines are loosely reflected by at least one of these projects, with the exceptionof medical-related engineering majors. Students choose a project similar to their

Conference Session

Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Itzel H. Armenta, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Jorge Eugenio de la Garza Becerra, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico and Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics and Physics

mathematics and physics and theresulting consequences is the primary objective of this study. This work was motivated by anauthentic concern to facilitate the learning and comprehension of these subjects by students.Accordingly, the authors issue a call for action for a transformation in the teaching and learningof physics and mathematics through reflection on better use of terminology in these fields, sothat the terms are negotiated between the disciplines, which results in precise descriptions ofwhat is being taught, free of inconsistencies, confusion, and conflict.Keywords: Physics and math integration, educational innovation, words and meaning, conflictsin physics and math terminologies, interdisciplinary negotiation, language of math and

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 3 - Social & Leadership

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dong Zhao, Michigan State University; Denise Rutledge Simmons P.E., University of Florida; Meltem Duva, Michigan State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

and class belonging which was adapted from the belongingness and psychologicalsense of community scale [6, 7].Our measurement of the sense of class belonging contains five items, as follows:  I feel comfortable in the class. (M1)  I feel like a part of the class. (M2)  I feel supported by my classmates. (M3)  I feel committed to the individuals in class. (M4)  I often feel like an outsider in my class. (M5)3.3 Measure of social network positionThe social network analysis (SNA) is based on three domains of social network characteristics asmeasures of social engagement: (1) function measures, which reflect the content of network ties,and the provided network resources or information by the active learning in classroom

Conference Session

NEE 1 - Innovative Teaching & Learning Strategies

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eliza A. Banu, University of Georgia; Colleen M. Kuusinen, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

pedagogyfocused largely on students’ perspective of this type of classroom and inquiry has been done onits effectiveness over the traditional lecture. The purpose of this study is to gauge students’understanding of the concepts presented in the video they are supposed to watch prior to class.Students enrolled in three sections of “Introduction to Fluid Mechanics” participated in thisstudy. To test the impact of review before quizzes on student performance, a quasi-experimentalstudy with three conditions for test-taking was used: a) with brief review of notes before the quizb) with brief reflection on videos before the quiz c) no review/reflection before quiz. In eachcondition, students took a three-minute, one-word quiz. By being provided only one word

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Across Contexts

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaofeng Tang, Ohio State University; Lisa Elanna Burris, Ohio State University; Nan Hu, Ohio State University; Natassia Brenkus, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

eachindividual’s unique leadership trajectories.Informed by the literature in EL and LDE, we strived to design an EL module that recognizes theleadership qualities of students, fosters self-reflection and assessment, and connects withstudents’ ongoing academic and professional development.Backward Design of an Ethical Leadership ModuleWe took a backward design approach to develop the EL module (Wiggins and McTighe, 2005).Following Wiggins and McTighe’s suggestions, we started the design by articulating the learningobjectives of this module and by defining student outcomes that indicate the attainment of thechosen learning objectives. In the following stage, the design team identified processes forassessing the targeted student outcomes. The resulting

Conference Session

Technical Session 6: Modulus Topics Part 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saed Talib Amer, Khalifa University; Jaby Mohammed, Khalifa University of Science and Technology; Ali Bouabid, Khalifa University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

words, it is one noble practice that reflects on the society’s civility andsecurity. While it is easy to persuade people to follow the sustainability rules through guidelinesand laws, it is hard to have them believe it is the right thing to do. Some blame such fallacy onthe slow tangible consequences; i.e. if one cannot see and feel the consequences fast, all effortsare seen as waste of time [3]. Another reason to blame is the lack of clear and robust metrics toproperly measure and track sustainability which, in turn, reduces the adherence and motivation[4]. Other scholars blame the authorities for inadequate incentives to those who undertakesustainability initiatives [5]. Furthermore, following poor sustainability models lead manycompanies to