Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard V. Melnyk, United States Military Academy; William Clarence Pyant III, United States Military Academy; Daisie D. Boettner P.E., United States Military Academy; Daniel Richard Brown

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Mechanical Engineering

in preparation andgrading for a minimum of 480 man-hours of time gained. Perhaps most important, is that thetime gained did not come at the expense of results on Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanicsrelated questions on the FEE. The past decade has seen an increase in the number andcomplexity of Mechanical Engineering capstone projects requiring faculty advisors to spendadditional time with their teams. It is likely that this increased time spent with the capstoneprojects would have not been possible without a corresponding decrease in time spent in teachingtwo courses to all of the engineering majors at the institution. The largest disadvantage of the integrated approach to these two courses is in seekingequivalence at other

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Derek G. Williamson, University of Alabama; Kenneth J. Fridley, University of Alabama; W. Edward Back, University of Alabama

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Civil Engineering

diagnostic assessment by constructing outcome-specific rubricsthat will allow the department to focus on the particular aspects of each outcome that may needimprovements. For example, we may construct a design rubric that specifically addresses thehow effectively students develop design standards for new technology within their project in theabsence of explicit building or design codes. This rubric can easily be incorporated into theLiveText system and aligned specific assignments that address this performance index for thedesign outcome.As the department has grown, there is no longer the resources nor the need to assess everyoutcome for every student. We will be implementing a sampling protocol to obtain and adequatenumbers for effective assessment

Conference Session

Circuits & Systems Education I

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nicole P. Pitterson, Oregon State University, Corvallis Oregon; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

project or are working on internships, the nature of electricity orany other complex concept dictates a measure of applicability. This is based on the fact thatabstract concepts are better learned when there is another concept to which it can be compared.In this study it was found that complex concepts and the manner in which they were taught wasmostly conceptual with very little to no real life application. The manner in which students areexposed to the concept of electricity in the classroom does not match the actual workingenvironment they will be operating in. Consequently, engineering learning environments shoulddo a better job of preparing students for the workforce and as such there is a need to includemore application type activities. In

Conference Session

Software and Programming

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anurag Goswami, North Dakota State University; Gursimran Singh Walia, North Dakota State University

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Diversity

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Computers in Education

requirementsand design development and the required skills for planning, analysis, and design of softwaresystem. Similarly, Requirements Engineering course focuses especially on requirementdevelopment tasks and technique along with requirement inspection technique. Both the coursesrequired the students to learn about software inspections and their impact on the software qualityimprovement. Students in both the courses had an average of two years of software developmentexperience in past (i.e. classroom projects, assignments, and industry).Artifact: Two externally developed industrial strength requirement documents (Table I), LoanArranger System (LAS) and Parking Garage Control System (PGCS), were inspected by eachparticipant during two inspection cycles

Conference Session

Engineering Economics Teaching Tools

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State University; E. Downey Brill, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Economy

Paper ID #11345Evolution of a Flipped Engineering Economy CourseDr. Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University Jerome P. Lavelle is Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. His teaching and research interests are in the areas of engineering economic analysis, decision analysis, project management, leadership, engineering management and engineering education.Dr. Matthew T. Stimpson, North Carolina State UniversityDr. E. Downey Brill, North Carolina State University Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, NCState

Conference Session

Studying Engineering Education Research & Institutions

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin L Hess, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Texas A&M University

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Educational Research and Methods, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

clientto work with (e.g. within project-based learning approaches). Similarly, the other positive linksbetween Empathic Concern, Fantasy, and the innovative behaviors may require the engineer tohave mindsets oriented towards real-world users who would be impacted by the design.The pervasive negative relationship between Personal Distress and each innovative behaviorseems to be an especially critical area for further investigation. At the individual course level, itsuggests that instructors seeking to inspire innovation should emphasize alleviating stress to the Page 26.740.10extent possible. Fostering an individual instructor’s empathic

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard J. Aleong, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada; David S Strong P.Eng., Queen's University

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Educational Research and Methods

-authentic data. Also, while we believe that these professionaldevelopment activities are important to students’ educational experience, the activities may beperceived as being beyond formal academic requirements. Therefore, we believe that theimplementation of mandatory participation may be unethical. Page 26.742.8RecruitmentRecruitment methods consist of posters in engineering buildings, email messages throughdepartmental mailing lists and social media, and email notices in the engineering societynewsletter. A project website has been created to provide more information and an informationsession is scheduled prior to the start of the

Conference Session

Pipeline and Performance in BME Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Davide Piovesan, Gannon University; Karinna M. Vernaza, Gannon University

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Biomedical

. The rubrics have a different number of performance indicators (or dimensions) toallow for a comprehensive tool that describes multiple facets of the outcome to be assessed. Theperformance indicators of each rubric were built in view of the performance indicators of eachengineering course in the program. Each outcome specific rubric was agreed upon the facultyand calibrated on a “senior level” of intellectual maturity since ABET’s evaluation is based onattributes achieved by students upon graduation. The assignments were designed specifically tosatisfy each dimension of the rubric and consisted in questions or problems presented to thestudents in midterms and final exams/projects. The four levels of the rubrics are: Unsatisfactory,Marginal

Conference Session

Fundamental: Home, Parents, and Other Out-of-School Issues Related to K-12 and Pre-college Engineering Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacob Inman, INSPIRE Institute for Pre-College Engineering Education; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

at the university level. While thesequestions may seem somewhat restrained considering the scope of the data gathered, the researchperformed for this project can serve as somewhat of a jumping-off point for further study on thesubject that incorporates factors from other children’s toy research. The use of rudimentarystatistics on the data ensures that continued use of our data will not be marred by faultymathematics in this initial analysis. These research questions can be summed up as: 1. Are STEM-related toys purchased for girls as frequently as they are for boys? 2. Are there differences in the patterns of toy purchases for boys vs. girls based on the purchaser’s relationship to the recipient child? 3. Which of math

Conference Session

Dynamic Systems and Control

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel J Cox, University of North Florida; Lawrence K. Mao, University of North Florida

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

, W., “Innovative Instruction for Undergraduate Aircraft Dynamics and Control,” Proceedings of the ASEE 2011 Annual Conference and Exposition, 2011.[12] Cooper, D., “Picles - A Simulator for Virtual World Education and Training in Process Dynamcis and Control ,” Proceedings of the ASEE 1996 Annual Conference and Exposition, 1996.[13] Cox, D., Meric, Z., Bartz, R., and Ctistis, C., “Complementary Simulation and Remote Laboratory Experiences to Hands-on Control Systems Curriculum,” International Conference on Engineering Education (ICEE 2010), Gliwice, July 2010. ISSN 1562-3580.[14] Cox, D. and Bartz, R., “Development and Integration of Project-Centered Modules into RLab Remote System Environment

Conference Session

Broad Perspectives on the Chemical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Lepek, The Cooper Union; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Chemical Engineering

disseminated to faculty members by department administrators who were solicitedvia email. The survey covered topics ranging from course content, student learning objectives,and textbook preferences. In this paper, statistical results from the survey are provided, as wellas a comparison with results obtained from related surveys previously conducted in 1977, 1978,and 1987.IntroductionBeginning in 1957, a series of surveys regarding the instruction of courses in the undergraduatechemical engineering curriculum were overseen by the AIChE Special Projects Committee.While these surveys covered courses ranging from kinetics to mass transfer, their distributionended in the late 1990s. In 2008, the AIChE Education Division was established. Within thedivision

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Scott McCrae, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Eugenia Fernandez, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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Engineering Technology

than students whose parentsdid attend at least some college18. First-generation students, according to Hicks20, also havedifferent expectations in regards to college education that can affect their abilities for personalachievement and the likelihood of graduation. Despite these hardships, first-generation studentsthat take advantage of certain opportunities, such as spending time with faculty and working withpeers on academic projects, do show greater levels of academic success, and are more likely topersist than students who do not engage in similar opportunities3.As discussed above, many factors play a role in the retention levels of students. Persistence isaffected by many different areas such as social and academic integration, academic

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria-Isabel Carnasciali, University of New Haven; Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Christina A. Foy, University of New Haven; Pedro S. H. Kim, University of California, Berkeley; Emi Okada Okada, University of California, Berkeley; Audrianna V Rodriguez, University of New Haven

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

/analytical skills obtained fromclass to the research project. This is important in my educational training because it provides rich Page 26.879.8hands on experience in the development and application of my psychology training. Theopportunity will be crucial for my next endeavors and I am glad to be a part of the team!Principal InvestigatorsThe PIs are at drastically different universities and yet face one common hurdle - the struggle toobtain qualified research assistants. Whereas PI Carnasciali does have access to graduatestudents to assist in the work, the work is not seen to be ‘in the student’s major’. Reachingqualified students to apply for the

Conference Session

Beyond Students: Issues of Underrepresentation among Parents and Professionals

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Minorities in Engineering

mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt Univer- sity. Her teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in STEM education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of graduate students for diverse careers and the development of reliable and valid engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) and Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) recipient.Dr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is an Assistant

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Conzett, NCEES; Mark William Killgore D.WRE P.E., American Society of Civil Engineers

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Civil Engineering

for the American Society of Civil Engineers since 2011 focusing on the future educational prerequisites for professional licensure. He spent over 30 years as a consulting engineer and project owner in the hydro and water resources sector. He also served as adjunct faculty at Seattle University where he taught water resources engineering and fluid mechanics. He is a published author and has written numerous papers on water resources and professional topics. Mark completed his Masters of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Washington. He holds a specialty certification from the American Academy of Water Resources Engineers and is a licensed Professional Engineer (civil) in the State of Washington

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Shepard, University of St. Thomas; Deify Law, California State University, Fresno

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Mechanical Engineering

could cheat on any assignment, project, quiz or examwithout being caught. Since instructors need to grade the students on something, and they couldpossibly cheat on most types of assessment, the instructor is left with little choice. On the otherhand is the logic that passively accepting that academic misconduct, or any ethical violation, ishappening is akin to cooperating with the misconduct. A sobering figure from a survey of 643undergraduate engineering students at 11 institutions9 is that only 51.2% of engineering studentsbelieve that their faculty support their institution’s academic dishonesty policies. While the Page 26.24.10reader is

Conference Session

ETAC/ABET Related Issues

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Cliver, Rochester Institute of Technology (CAST)

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Engineering Technology

Sunday. The first is to tour the facilities. Programs are generallyvery proud of their facilities and it is important to see that modern equipment is being used andwell maintained however, the tours must be kept short. Program evaluators need time to lookthrough all the display materials. Display materials generally consist of student samplessupporting the Student Outcomes, Industrial Advisory Board notes if not included in the Self-Study, text books used in the curriculum and sample student project work. Program Coordinatorsneed to explain the organization of the display materials to Program Evaluators and then plan tobe available until 4 or 5pm to answer questions if necessary.On Monday the Team Chair will speak with the administration to

Conference Session

Revitalization of Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marilyn Barger, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center; Marie A. Boyette, Florida Advanced Technological Education Center

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Manufacturing

Engineer in Florida.Dr. Marie A. Boyette, FLATE Dr. Marie Boyette is the Associate Director for the FLATE Center, a NSF Center of Excellence located at Hillsborough Community College. Dr. Boyette’s research centers around data structure and analy- sis which deliver meaningful impact for projects and programs. She earned a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Florida with a triple emphasis in Measurement and Research, Adult Education, and Communication. Her practice includes development of experiential learning strate- gies providing measurable instructional outcomes for educators, traditional, and non-traditional students. ”Summer Camp Style” professional development workshops for teachers

Conference Session

Virtual Instruction and Collaboration

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Obasegun Tekena Ayodele, Obafemi Awolowo University; Lawrence O. Kehinde, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Osun State; Olawale Babatunde Akinwale, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria

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Computers in Education

and D. Muller, "The MARVEL EU project: A social constructivist approach to remote experimentation," Proc. of 1st Remote Engineering and Virtual Instrumentation International Symposium (REV'04), pp. 28-29, 2004.[3] E. Scanlon, E. Morris, T. Di Paolo and Cooper, "Contemporary approaches to learning science:Technologically-mediated practical work," Studies in Sci. Education, vol. 38, p. 73–114, 2002.[4] M. Casini, D. Prattichizzo and A. Vicino, "The Automatic Control Telelab: a web-based technology for distance learning," IEEE Control Systems Magazine, vol. 24, no. 3, pp. 36-44, 2004.[5] S. Poindexte and B. Heck, "“Using the Web in your Courses: the How-To's and the Why's”," Proc. of American Control Conference, pp. 1304

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Jerry W. Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #12685International Faculty Teaching Engineering at US Institutions: Challengesand OpportunitiesDr. Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown Dr. Maher Murad is a faculty member in the Civil Engineering Technology department at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Dr. Murad served as a visiting professor at Bucknell University. He also has overseas teaching and professional experience. He worked as a technical manager at Modern Contracting and as a highway project manager at Acer Freeman Fox International. He is a licensed professional engineer (P.E.) in the state of Ohio. Dr. Murad received a Masters

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vignesh Subbian, University of Cincinnati; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Jason C Heikenfeld, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

and time from the instructor to setup a flipped course, but once set-up correctly bothinstructors and students will start to see significant benefits. We recommend that instructors startby consulting the research literature and discussing strategies with early adopters within theirinstitution. Another potential pitfall is that the flipped format may not be ideal for all engineeringcourses. For example, advanced courses that are either project-based or research-based may notbe suitable candidates for complete inversion, but may fit into other BL course deliverymodalities.6. Creating Awareness of Blended Learning at Institution-levelAn important first step towards institutionalizing BL strategies is exploration and awareness,where individual

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gloria J Kim, Northwestern University; Mark E. Law, University of Florida; John G. Harris, University of Florida

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Electrical and Computer

minutes long and unedited. Ideally, the lectures would be edited to 5-10 minutesegments and cover concept introduction, example problem application, and lab segment.The lab part was where students expressed major discontent. The biggest complaint about the labwas the modules being “too straightforward.” This suggested student expectations for the labwere set higher now that they felt more confident about their conceptual understanding. This wassomewhat alleviated with the introduction of the Digilent kit in the homework. However, for theimplementation to be meaningful, it may be necessary to incorporate the Digilent kit into the in-class activities, rather than assign a project as homework

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byron Doyle, Brigham Young University; Colby Goettel, BYU; Lane Broadbent, Brigham Young University; Dale C Rowe, Brigham Young University

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

well which could be valuable when mass- producingparts.High resolution is paramount in the design of complex keys and key blanks. The higherresolution and bonding method of SLA can produce stronger models, though strength varieswith the type of material used. This printing process necessitates the addition of support sprues Page 26.1113.3to the model; these must be taken into account when designing precision-driven projects suchas keys, as the connection points between the part and the sprues leave small bits of materialthat must be carefully filed away.Materials for SLA machines are more limited in variety than their FFF

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert F. Richards, Washington State University; Fanhe Shamus Meng; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Franco Louis Spadoni, Washington State University; Angelo Laury Ivory

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Manufacturing

, significant effort has been devoted to developing experiments suitable for in-class use. In this approach, the goal has been to use student-centered, hands-onexperiments during regular class time to replace or supplement instructor-centeredpedagogies. Early work by Van Wie et al. involved having student teams put togetherexperiments to learn fluid flow and heat transfer concepts.6 Visco built on this concept,with projects exemplifying engineering concepts built, and then modified and rebuilt bysubsequent student teams over the course of several years. In Visco’s model animportant goal the student-built experiments was compactness, so that each could fiteasily on a classroom desktop.7 Minnerick developed simple and inexpensive heattransfer experiments

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 12: Teaching and Advising Students in that Critical First Year

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer P.Eng., MacEwan University; Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

professional engineer with APEGA (Association of Professional Engineers, Geologists and Geophysicists of Alberta). Prior to her career at MacEwan, Shelley worked in industry as a research engineer and a consulting engineer for several years. Her current research interests include engineering education, enhanced heavy oil recovery and basic research in diffusion/dispersion mechanisms in porous media.Dr. Jeffrey A Davis P.Eng., Grant MacEwan University Dr Davis obtained his PhD at ETH Zurich specializing in multiphase flows and thermal hydraulics in nuclear reactors. With a passion for teaching, Dr. Davis’ research focuses on pedagogical topics such as student engagement, active learning, and cognitive development. Projects

Conference Session

Beyond the Classroom

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matilde L. Sanchez-Pena, Purdue University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

that efforts have not been enough to strengthen thesecapacities among engineering students. According to Downey et al. (2006), the differentstrategies used by universities to promote global competency skills can be been classified as: a)International enrollment, b) International project, c) International work Placement, d)International Field Trips and e) Integrated class experiences 5. However, the proportion ofstudents participating in different international experiences across universities is still smallcompared to the total number of students 7. Page 26.1138.3In order to design and promote new interventions to influence the levels of global

Conference Session

Shaping the Future: Structured Mentoring for Today's Diverse Engineering Student Populations

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joi-lynn Mondisa, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Cordelia M. Brown, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Robin Adams, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering

Business-Higher Education F. Increasing the Number of STEM Graduates: Insights from the U.S. STEM Education & Modeling Project. Business-Higher Education Forum;2010.5 Church, A. STEM Mentoring--Aspiration to Achievement. NCSSSMST Journal. 2010;16(1):13-14.6 Strayhorn, T.L. & Terrell, M.C. The Evolving Challenges of Black College Students: New Insights for Page 26.1146.10 Policy, Practice, and Research. ERIC; 2010.7 Snead-McDaniel, K. Exploration of the Lived Experiences of Undergraduate Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Minority Students, ProQuest LLC; 2010.8 Redmond, S.P

Conference Session

Latest Trends and Implementations in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guanghsu A. Chang, Western Carolina University; William R. Peterson, WRP Associates

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Manufacturing

workstations. Max (A)= (MTBFj- Availability MTTRj)/ MTBFj Utilization of each workstation as well as the average Utilization utilization of the FMS specified periods (days, weeks, Max(U j) = Q j / PCj mouths) Tooling Information on various aspects of tool control,This project uses a hypothetical case problem for designing a factory that produces 5 parts. Theseparts run through a series of processes, including: (1) Loading/Unloading, (2) Turning, (3)Milling, (4) Drilling and (5) Cleaning, with different machining sequences6. A list of workstationprocessing

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 16: That Important Decision - Which Engineering Major?

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerry L. Meyers, Youngstown State University; Gregory Warren Bucks, University of Cincinnati; Kathleen A Harper, The Ohio State University; Victoria E Goodrich, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

includesa 1-credit course devoted to selection of an engineering major. This includes hands-on activitieslead by faculty and industry professionals to learn about each of the engineering disciplinesoffered.At the Private institution, the students are exposed to a basic engineering design process throughmulti-week projects that are not intended to aide in engineering discipline selection. However,students complete a series of homework assignments throughout the semester that aid inselecting their major, understanding engineering career options, and integrating into the Collegeof Engineering.At the Large Land Grant, the students are exposed to a variety of engineering disciplines throughweekly laboratory experiences, but selection of a major is not a

Conference Session

Student Motivation and Faculty Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joanna Wolfe, Carnegie Mellon University; Elizabeth A. Powell, Tennessee Technological University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

’s.Over 90% of students indicated that a primary purpose of exams should be to measure mastery ofconcepts, and nearly 80% indicated that measuring what a student had learned should also be aprimary purpose. By contrast, only 12% of students indicated that “distinguishing exceptionalstudents from others” should be a primary purpose. These results are at odds with the assumptions ofleft-of-center grading, which prioritizes distinguishing among different groups of students and onlyindirectly seems to measure a student’s mastery of course content or learningIntroductionIn the course of interviewing students for a project on gender and interpersonal communicationin engineering, we began to observe a trend of negative reactions to a common