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Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, The Citadel; Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel; Ally Kindel Martin, The Citadel; Robert J. Barsanti Jr., The Citadel

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

including eleven years on the faculty at the United States Military Academy.Dr. Kevin C. Bower P.E., The Citadel Dr. Kevin Bower is a Professor and Head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at The Citadel, Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Bower’s teaching research interests are in improving active learning environments and the development of classroom pedagogy to improve moral development in engineering students.Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Citadel Robert Rabb is an associate professor and the Mechanical Engineering Program Director at The Citadel. He previously taught mechanical engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He received his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the

Collection

2018 Mid Atlantic Section Fall Meeting

Authors

sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College; Tak Cheung; Vazgen Shekoyan

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Diversity

Paper ID #24579Assessment of working memory utilization improvement strategies for engi-neering and technology ESL students learning physicsDr. sunil Dehipawala, Queensborough Community College Sunil Dehipawala received his B.S. degree from University of Peradeniya in Sri Lanka and Ph.D from City University of New York. Currently, he is working as a faculty member at Queensborough Community College of CUNY.Prof. Tak Cheung Tak Cheung, Ph.D., professor of physics, teaches in CUNY Queensborough Community College. He also conducts research and mentors student research projects.Prof. Vazgen Shekoyan Dr. Vazgen Shekoyan is a

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Shelley, United States Air Force; Mickey Bowen, United States Air Force

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2009-1702: INNOVATION IN ENGINEERING OUTREACHJ. Shelley, United States Air ForceMickey Bowen, United States Air Force Page 14.737.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Innovation in Engineering Outreach:Engineering 11 as a tool for recruiting minority students to Engineering Page 14.737.2Abstract: A unique opportunity for recruiting engineering students has developed in theAntelope Valley of Southern California (AV). While the AV refers to itself as the“Aerospace Valley”, with a high percentage of the workforce employed by Edwards AirForce Base and the major Aerospace Prime

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Computing Tools for Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University; Laura L. Pauley

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Computers in Education

2006-1149: TEACHING THE INTRODUCTORY COMPUTER-PROGRAMMINGCOURSE FOR ENGINEERS USING MATLAB AND SOME EXPOSURE TO CAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, control systems, signal estimation, bio-computing, and use of computers in undergraduate and graduate education.Laura Pauley, Pennsylvania State University Laura Pauley is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and the Arthur L. Glenn Professor of

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Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; James Heisler, Hope College; Thomas Ludwig, Hope College; Roger Nemeth, Hope College; James Piers, Hope College; Neal Sobania, Pacific Lutheran University

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Liberal Education

© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Some Recommendations for U.S.A. Faculty on Teaching Liberal Education Courses in JapanAbstractThis work presents a summary of practical information for faculty from United Statesinstitutions of higher education planning on teaching liberal education courses in Japan.These recommendations are based on the experience of the authors in teaching sociology,history, economics, psychology, and general education classes, at both a US liberal artscollege and at a medium sized comprehensive university in Tokyo, Japan. For facultyparticipating in an exchange program, a key element is successful adaptation of existingfamiliar course materials for use in a different institution and

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Engineering Transfer Issues: Two-year College to Four-year College

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Edem G Tetteh, Rowan College at Burlington County

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Two Year College Division

Paper ID #20221Two-Year College and University Collaboration in Creating Advanced Man-ufacturing Curricula and ProgramsDr. David I. Spang, Rowan College at Burlington County Dr. David Spang is the Sr. Vice President & Provost at Rowan College at Burlington County in Mt. Laurel, NJ. Prior to being named Sr. Vice President & Provost, Dr. Spang served as Interim President, Provost, Vice President of Academic Programs and as Dean of the Science, Mathematics, and Technology division. Dr. Spang holds a PhD degree in Materials Science and Engineering and a MBA degree, with a concentration in Innovation and Technology

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Tips and Tricks for Assessing Student Performance

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward F. Gehringer, North Carolina State University

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New Engineering Educators

Evaluation AbstractSelf-assessment has many advantages for student learning. By inducing students to thinkabout their own learning, it encourages metacognitive practices that deepen learning. Ithelps them to gain perspective, by thinking about how assignments fit into the context oftheir education. By itself, self-assessment is a useful formative exercise. While self-assessment is not reliable when students do not understand the material well, it ispossible to combine it with peer assessment or instructor assessment to derive validgrades. There are several approaches to including a self-assessment component in astudent’s grade, on the basis that accurate self-assessment itself demonstrates learninggains. The

Conference Session

Topics in Computing

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Al-Haj, Ohio Northern University; Naeem Seliya Ph.D., Ohio Northern University; Collin Lee Kemner, Ohio Northern University

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Computing and Information Technology

technical articles in international conferences and journals. Dr. Seliya is proactive in scholastic work and computing sciences pedagogy, including grants, undergraduate research, and curriculum development. His prior professional endeavors include: Assistant (& Associate) Professor of Computer and Information Science at the University of Michigan-Dearborn; Adjunct Instruc- tor of Computer Science and Technology at the State University of New York, Orange; and, President and Senior Software Engineer at Health Safety Technologies, LLC.Mr. Collin Lee Kemner, Ohio Northern University Mr. Collin Lee Kemner is a current student at Ohio Northern University. He is set to graduate with a B.S. in Computer Science in May 2019

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Design, Assessment, and Redesign of Writing Instruction for Engineers

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sarah Summers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mary Jane Szabo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Diversity

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #21518Beyond Drag and Drop: Balancing Experience and Innovation in OnlineTechnical Communication Course DevelopmentJessica Livingston, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Jessica Livingston is an associate professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. She received a B.A. from the University of Georgia, an M.A. from the University of Kentucky, and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida. Her areas of interest include engineering communication and pedagogy, the intersections of gender and work in a global economy, and documentary film.Dr. Sarah Summers, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Dr. Sarah

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Use of Technology and Tools for K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

Paper ID #17360An Investigation of the Impact An ROV Competition Curriculum has on Stu-dent Interest in STEM, Specifically Technology and EngineeringMr. Daniel Gordon Mendiola Bates, Brigham Young University Graduate masters student. Research emphasis in technology and engineering education. For the past 4 years has taught jr. high CTE Technology and Engineering courses. Daniel has recently been accepted to NC State to pursue a doctorate degree in Technology Education.Dr. Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University Dr. Geoffrey A. Wright is a professor of Technology and Engineering Education in the Ira A. Fulton College of

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan White Stewart, Pennsylvania State University; Stephanie Cutler, Pennsylvania State University; Sven Schmitz, Pennsylvania State University; Alexa Kottmeyer

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College Industry Partnerships

Paper ID #21657Industry-based Case Studies for an Online Graduate Certificate Wind En-ergy ProgramDr. Susan White Stewart, Pennsylvania State University Dr. Susan Stewart is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Aerospace Engineering and Architectural Engineering Departments at Penn State. She oversees Penn State’s Graduate Certificate Program in Wind Energy. She is also the director of the Pennsylvania Wind for Schools Program, advisor for the Penn State Wind Energy Club, and a member of the North American Wind Energy Academy’s Education Committee. Her research interests lie in energy system design optimization as a

Conference Session

Architectural Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University; Shahin Vassigh, Florida International University; Hadi Alhaffar; Giovanna Gallardo, Florida International University; Albert John Elias IV, Aberrate LLC

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Diversity

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Architectural Engineering

Paper ID #21826Learning Building Sciences in Virtual EnvironmentsDr. Debra Lee Davis, Florida International University Dr. Debra Davis is an Instructor in the School of Computing and Information Sciences at Florida Interna- tional University. Her research interests emphasize interdisciplinary topics including understanding and improving: (1) Computer Science education, including increasing participation of women; (2) educational applications and techniques for online STEM learning; and (3) complex human-machine interactions. She has a Ph.D. and M.A., in Cognitive Developmental Psychology from the University of Texas at

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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings

Authors

Joseph Morgan; Jay Porter

Session ETD 526Multidisciplinary Engineering Technology: Rapidly Responding to Educational Opportunities Jay R. Porter, Joseph A. Morgan Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution, Texas A&M University In the Fall of 2016, the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution(ETID) at Texas A&M University opened a new degree program entitled MultidisciplinaryEngineering Technology (MXET). This new program is structured to give students a strongunderpinning in both the electronics and mechanical engineering technology disciplines

Conference Session

Instructional technologies - Simulations, VR, Remote Education

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso; Md Fashiar Rahman, University of Texas at El Paso; Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Ivan Arturo Renteria-Marquez, University of Texas at El Paso; Aditya Akundi, University of Texas, Rio Grande Valley; Amit J Lopes, University of Texas at El Paso; Jeevarathinam Senthilkumar

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Manufacturing

Paper ID #30992Embedding Computer Simulation Based Classroom Activities to Enhance theLearning Experience for Manufacturing SystemsProf. Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas at El Paso Dr. Tseng is a Professor and Chair of Industrial, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering at UTEP. His research focuses on the computational intelligence, data mining, bio- informatics and advanced manu- facturing. Dr. Tseng published in many refereed journals such as IEEE Transactions, IIE Transaction, Journal of Manufacturing Systems and others. He has been serving as a principle investigator of many research projects, funded by NSF

Conference Session

Community Engagement Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Flor Angela Bravo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana; Juan M Cruz, Rowan University; Jairo Alberto Hurtado JAH, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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Community Engagement Division

Paper ID #29772Promoting innovation skills and social commitment through the UniversitySocial Project course in engineering studentsDr. Flor Angela Bravo, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Flor Angela Bravo has a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in electronic engineering engineer. She also has a doctoral degree in engineering. Flor Angela has experience in educational robotics, human-robot interaction, human-computer interaction, STEAM education, and intuitive programming.Dr. Juan M Cruz, Rowan University Juan M. Cruz is an assistant professor of Experiential Engineering Education at Rowan University. He has a Ph.D. in

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nathan C. Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Deepak R. Keshwani, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

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Biological and Agricultural Engineering

Paper ID #30576Role of agricultural simulation games to promote youth-adult discussionsrelated to agricultural sustainabilityNathan C Rice, University of Nebraska, Lincoln Nathan Rice is a 4-H Youth Development Extension Educator located in the Panhandle of Nebraska. Currently he helps run the 4-H program in Scotts Bluff, Kimball, and Banner Counties of Nebraska. His emphasis is in STEM and entrepreneurship program development for K-12 students.Dr. Jennifer Keshwani, University of Nebraska - Lincoln Jenny Keshwani is an Assistant Professor of Biological Systems Engineering and Science Literacy Spe- cialist in the

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Potpourri

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather E. Dillon, University of Portland; Jeffrey Matthew Welch, University of Portland; Nicole Ralston, University of Portland; Rebecca D. Levison, University of Portland

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #28288Students Taking Action on Engineering EthicsDr. Heather E Dillon, University of Portland Dr. Heather Dillon is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Portland. She recently served as the Fulbright Canada Research Chair in STEM Education. Her research team is working on energy efficiency, renewable energy, fundamental heat transfer, and engineering education. Before joining the university, Heather Dillon worked for the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) as a senior research engineer.Jeffrey Matthew Welch, University of Portland Jeff Welch is a doctoral student in

Conference Session

K-12 Programs (Co-sponsored by K-12 Division)

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Fujioka, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-2310: ISISHAWAII: THE POWER OF ONE PLUS ONE FOR BRINGINGGIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN INTO THE SCIENCE AND ENGINEERINGPIPELINELynn Fujioka, isisHawaii and Women in Technology In 2002, Lynn Fujioka left the advertising industry after 25 years to launch isisHawaii, a women's online mentoring resource. Since partnering in 2003 with The Women in Technology (WIT) Project (a statewide workforce development initiative administered by The Maui Economic Development Board and funded, in part, by the U.S. Departments of Education, Agriculture and Labor), Lynn's new-found passion in educational outreach provides a rewarding outlet for her creative and business skills.Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University

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Graduate Studies

Engineering Technology at Western Carolina University. He earned his B.S and M.S. at the University of Southern Mississippi, and is currently a doctoral candidate at Western Carolina University. His industrial experience includes mechanical and fluid power systems, and he teaches parametric modeling and prototyping at Western Carolina.Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University Aaron K. Ball is an Associate Professor and serves as the Graduate Program Director in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina. He holds a B.S. and an M.S. from Appalachian State University, and earned his doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Tools and Support for Software Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiacun Wang, Monmouth University; Daniel Ghiringhelli, Monmouth University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

University, West Long Branch, New Jersey, USA. From January 2001 to August 2004, he was a member of scientific staff with Nortel Networks in Richardson, Texas. Prior to joining Nortel, he was a research associate of the School of Computer Science, Florida International University (FIU) at Miami. Prior to joining FIU, he was an associate professor at NUST. His research interests include software engineering, discrete event systems, formal methods, wireless networking, and real-time distributed systems. He authored Timed Petri Nets: Theory and Application (Norwell, MA: Kluwer, 1998), and published more than 50 research papers in journals and conferences. He is an editor of IEEE Transactions on

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Solomon Eisenberg, Boston University; Jo-Ann Murray, Boston University; Urbain DeWinter, Boston University

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International

AC 2007-402: ASSESSMENT OF AN ENGINEERING STUDY ABROADPROGRAM: REFLECTIONS FROM THE FIRST 124 STUDENTS (2001 - 2006)Solomon Eisenberg, Boston University Solomon Eisenberg is Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs at the Boston University College of Engineering (since 1998) and Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering. He received the SB, SM and ScD degrees in Electrical Engineering from MIT, and joined the faculty at BU in 1983. He was a 1987 recipient of an NSF PYI Award, and received the Metcalf Award for Excellence in Teaching from BU in 1990. He served as Dean ad interim of the Boston University College of Engineering for the 2005/06 academic year.Jo-Ann Murray, Boston

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K-12 Professional Development I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University; Tyler J Hertenstein, Ohio Northern University; Morgan Sperry; Debra Kay Gallagher, Ohio Northern University; Stacy McClelland

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #6823Introducing Engineering into the Dominican Republic Classroom: TeacherWorkshopsDr. Kenneth Reid, Ohio Northern University Dr. Kenneth ”Ken” Reid is the director of First-Year Engineering, director of Engineering Education and an associate professor in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Computer Science at Ohio Northern University. He was the seventh person in the U.S. to receive a Ph.D. in Engineering Education from Purdue University. He is active in engineering within K-12, serving on the TSA Boards of Directors and over ten years on the IEEE-USA Precollege Education Committee. He was named the

Conference Session

Architectural Design Topics in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Beth Huffman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Architectural

Paper ID #97213D Design: Form and LightMs. Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Senior Lecturer, Interior DesignBeth Huffman, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Beth Huffman is a lecturer at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) in the interior design department. She is a licensed architect with specialties in sustainability and construction. Beth’s classroom pedagogy is focused on the practices of design/ build. She often encourages students to build a portion of their projects at full scale, in order to understand construction connections and

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Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Joanne Hood; Elizabeth Bahe; Fonda Swimmer; Ingrid St. Omer

Session 1430 Student Retention Dialogue: Focus Group Outcomes Ingrid St. Omer, Joanne Hood, Fonda Swimmer Northern Arizona University Elizabeth Bahe Scottsdale Community CollegeAbstractIn the Fall of 2001, the Admissions, Recruitment and Retention committee at Northern ArizonaUniversity’s (NAU) College of Engineering & Technology (CET) sought to begin to collect dataregarding student persistence. NAU has demonstrated a strong commitment to undergraduateeducation and diversity. According to the National

Conference Session

Mentoring First Year Students

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Rippon, Arizona State University; James Collofello, Arizona State University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2010-1149: CAMPING THE WAY TO HIGHER RETENTION RATESSteve Rippon, Arizona State UniversityJames Collofello, Arizona State University Page 15.256.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Camping the Way to Higher Retention RatesAbstractFreshman retention is a top priority in nearly all engineering schools. Increased retentionoptimizes new-student recruitment dollars, decreases students’ time to graduation, impactsschool rankings, and helps to meet industry’s increasing demand for engineers. Most researchersand experts in the field agree on a number of basic tenants of retention. Topmost are the tenantsof creating community amongst freshmen, bonding

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Energy Education and Industry Needs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Falcone, Argonne National Laboratory; Terrence Davidovits, A123 Systems; Eric Schacht, The Ohio State Univeristy; Michael Wahlstrom, Argonne National Laboratory

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the competition’s primary energy storage sponsor, A123Systems, to develop the logistical and technical infrastructure to define schedules, deliverables,training, technical support, and provide hardware to the teams. Students worked through thesummer of 2009 preparing comprehensive design reports which were evaluated by a team ofindustry subject matter experts from A123 systems, Argonne National Laboratory and GeneralMotors. The design process brought computational fluid dynamics, dimensional analysis,thermodynamics, cooling system design, control strategy development, failure identification andmitigation, and finite element analysis up to new levels within the competition. Passage of thesetechnical evaluations was necessary to receive energy

Conference Session

Teaching Team Skills Through Design

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Harris; M. Bramhall; Ian Robinson; David Hick

Session No: 3425 THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNICATION AND DESIGN SKILLS THROUGH MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAMWORKING M. D. Bramhall, R. G. Harris, D. Hick, I. M. Robinson Sheffield Hallam University, Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences, Sheffield, UKAbstractThis paper details the methodologies developed at Sheffield Hallam University for improvingstudents’ design, teamworking and communication skills through participation in undergraduateand postgraduate modules. One module is a residential ‘teamwork and leadership course’, whichfinal year undergraduates

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Min Jou, National Taiwan Normal University; Yu-Shiang Wu, China Institute of Technology; Han-Wei Zhang, National Taiwan University; Ming-Jenn Wu, National Taiwan Normal University

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Manufacturing

AC 2009-2537: DEVELOPMENT OF WEB-BASED ENVIRONMENTS TOSUPPORT SELF-DIRECTED LEARNING OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY: ANEXAMPLE FROM MICROTECHNOLOGYMin Jou, National Taiwan Normal University Min Jou received M.S. from University of Missouri in 1992 and Ph.D. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1994. Since 2001, he has been with National Taiwan Normal University where he is currently a professor in the Department of Industrial Education with a joint appointment in the Department of Mechatronic Technology. Professor Jou has authored 1 technical book in design, and over 30 papers in diverse areas of computer technology, e-learning technology, engineering education, automation, and material

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Education by Design

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Bryan Goda; Pete Hanlon; Lisa Shay

Session Number: 2471 Experience with Multidisciplinary Design Projects at the US Military Academy Peter D. Hanlon, Bryan S. Goda, and Lisa A. Shay Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, U.S. Military Academy, West Point, NY 10996 {peter.hanlon/bryan.goda/lisa.shay}@usma.eduAbstract - The intent of Senior Design Capstone Projects at the US Military Academy is toprovide cadets with a challenging engineering problem that requires them to integrate keyconcepts from several previous EE courses. Multidisciplinary projects add to that challengebecause the students who

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills for ET Students

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

McDaniel William; Ferguson Chip; Aaron Ball; Phillip Sanger; Wesley Stone

approaches that work remain an on-going need.In Western North Carolina, teaming skills are highly valued with regional enterprises. The SixSigma quality program at Caterpillar and TEAM Industries and a supervisor-less, teammanufacturing structure at Selee are examples of the heavy reliance that regional firms place onwell developed teaming skills from Western Carolina University graduates. Critical skills inpositive interdependency, individual accountability, face-to-face promotive interaction,interpersonal skills, and group processing are essential proficiencies for companies relying onhealthy team dynamics. Team structures have been created in several areas of engineeringtechnology instruction at Western Carolina University. Among these are