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2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammad Zaharee; Gregory Neff; Susan Scachitti

Session 2647 Closing the Loop: The Difference between Making Improvements and Continuous Improvement Gregory Neff, Susan Scachitti, and Mohammad Zahraee Purdue University Calumet, Hammond, IndianaAbstractCriteria1 published by the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board forEngineering and Technology TAC of ABET are continually changing. In preparing for a TACof ABET accreditation visit, many engineering technology faculty and administrators are hardpressed to distinguish between a list of useful improvement initiatives and a continuousimprovement plan. This

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Murali Krishnamurthi

Session 2461 Integrating Ethics into Modeling Courses in Engineering Murali Krishnamurthi Northern Illinois University1. Models and ModelingFrom an engineering perspective, a model can be defined as a representation of an object, systemor an idea in some form other than itself. Models can be classified using a spectrum ranging fromphysical (exact) to mathematical (abstract). Physical models are actual “mock ups” of objectssuch as cars and planes. Scaled models are reduced version of physical objects such as dams andbuilding used generally for the purpose of testing. Analog models

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1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Murali Krishnamurthi

Session 3661 Integrating Ethics into Modeling Courses in Engineering Murali Krishnamurthi Northern Illinois University1. Models and ModelingFrom an engineering perspective, a model can be defined as a representation of an object, systemor an idea in some form other than itself. Models can be classified using a spectrum ranging fromphysical (exact) to mathematical (abstract). Physical models are actual “mock ups” of objectssuch as cars and planes. Scaled models are reduced version of physical objects such as dams andbuilding used generally for the purpose of testing. Analog models

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Curriculum Development in Electrical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; Benjamin Brannaka

Session 3247 Using Signal Express to Automate Analog Electronics Experiments B.D. Brannaka, J. R. Porter Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843Introduction It is well known that many undergraduate students, especially in engineering technologyprograms, learn best through hands-on experience. Thus, when teaching analog electronics, it iscritical to provide the students with a meaningful laboratory experience. While this soundsstraightforward, it is often difficult to

Conference Session

Internet Programming and Applications

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2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Miller; Carlos Morales

anylearner, under any condition through the integration of intelligent modules that dynamically determine themost appropriate mode of presentation for any particular learner.This paper details the development of a module for Purdue’s Unified Multimedia Delivery System capableof intelligently identifying and delivering asynchronous video content to users on traditional PC’s or PDA’sover a wireless environment. This provides the system with the capability to deliver traditional video-based instructional and supportive documentation such as schematics, illustration, and animation tostudents outside of the confines of their traditional classroom or laboratory.While many commercial solutions address the delivery of training materials using Internet

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey R. Seay, University of Kentucky; Wesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2011-1105: BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SCIENCE AND ENGI-NEERING FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH AN INNOVA-TIVE BIOFUEL RESEARCH PROJECTJeffrey R Seay, University of Kentucky Assistant Professor of Chemical and Materials EngineeringWesley Allen Whipple, University of Kentucky Page 22.294.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Bridging the Gap Between Science and Engineering for High School Students through an Innovative Biofuel Research ProjectAbstractThis contribution will outline the details of a project to introduce high school students to theprinciples of sustainability and renewable energy by

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Plumlee, Boise State University

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-814: ASSESSING ENGINEERING STUDENT ATTITUDES ABOUTCOGNITION DUE TO PROJECT-BASED CURRICULUMDonald Plumlee, Boise State University Dr. Plumlee is certified as a Professional Engineer in the state of Idaho. He has spent the last ten years es- tablishing the Ceramic MEMS laboratory at Boise State University. Dr. Plumlee is involved in numerous projects developing micro-electro-mechanical devices in LTCC including an Ion Mobility Spectrometer and microfluidic/chemical micro-propulsion devices funded by NASA. Prior to arriving at Boise State University, Dr. Plumlee worked for Lockheed Martin Astronautics as a Mechanical Designer on struc- tural airframe components for several aerospace vehicles. He developed and

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IE Applications and Systems

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo; Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Industrial Engineering

AC 2010-267: WHAT IS SYSTEMS ENGINEERING?Jane Fraser, Colorado State University, Pueblo Jane M. Fraser is chair of the Department of Engineering at Colorado State University-Pueblo. She was formerly on the faculty at the Ohio State University and Purdue University. She has a BA in mathematics from Swarthmore College and MS and PhD in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California-Berkeley.Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science and Technology Abhijit Gosavi is an Assistant Professor at Missouri University of Science and Technology. He was formerly on the faculty at Colorado State University-Pueblo. His BS and MS is in Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Track 3: Technical Session 5: Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understanding into computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Carrie Prior, Excelsior University; James Tippey, Excelsior College

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45167Technology and Society: Incorporating ethics, inclusion, and societal understandinginto computer and technology and engineering education curriculum design.Dr. Carrie Prior, Excelsior University Carrie Prior is the Associate Dean of the School of Technology at Excelsior University. In this role, she leads the school and contributes to the College’s leadership team, fostering a culture of innovation while supporting the strategic and operational direction of academic programs. Before joining Excelsior, Carrie served as a senior international officer in both public and private higher education settings. She is

Conference Session

Track 7: Technical Session 6: Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings; Case Study: Washington Space Grant

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2025 Collaborative Network for Engineering & Computing Diversity (CoNECD)

Authors

Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington; Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity; Erin Carll, University of Washington; Kam H Yee, University of Washington; Brenda N Martinez, University of Washington

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2025 CoNECD Paper Submissions, Diversity

Paper ID #45222Using Grant Transition Periods to Improve Program Evaluation & Offerings;Case Study: Washington Space GrantDr. Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington Elizabeth Litzler, Ph.D., is the Director of the University of Washington Center for Evaluation and Research for STEM Equity (UW CERSE) and an affiliate assistant professor of sociology. She has been at UW working on STEM Equity issues for 21 years.Dr. Rae Jing Han, University of Washington Center for Evaluation & Research for STEM Equity Dr. Rae Jing Han (they/them) is a Research Scientist at the University of Washington Center for Evaluation &

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Student Division Innovative Research Methods Technical Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; James J. Pembridge, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach

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Student

Paper ID #17868What’s So Funny About STEM: Examining the Implementation of Humor inthe ClassroomMs. Carrie E Sekeres, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach Carrie Sekeres graduated with a B.S. in Aerospace Engineering, with a concentration in Astronautics, from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she also works as a research assistant in the Engi- neering Fundamentals Department. Ms. Sekeres interned in the Integration Engineering branch of the Launch Services Program Directorate, working to develop and implement a working online collaboration space for several of the branches at Kennedy Space Center. Ms

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Borchers, Kettering University; Sung Hee Park, Kettering University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AC 2009-2070: UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENT ATTITUDESTOWARD ENTREPRENEURSHIPAndrew Borchers, Kettering UniversitySung Hee Park, Kettering University Page 14.1289.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Entrepreneurial Self Efficacy, Locus of Control and Intent to Start a Business: An Expanded Study in an Engineering SchoolsAbstract This study extends the authors prior work on student attitudes towards entrepreneurship in a Midwestern US engineering school. Based on prior work by Chen (1998) and Rotter (1966), the study measures entrepreneurial self-efficacy (ESE) with 22 items, locus of

Conference Session

Assessment and Curriculum Development

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Bramald, Newcastle University; Sean Wilkinson, Newcastle University

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First-Year Programs

AC 2009-541: INTRODUCING AND STIMULATING SUSTAINABLEENGINEERING IN FIRST-YEAR CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSTom Bramald, Newcastle University Tom Bramald is the Development Officer for Newcastle University's School of Civil Engineering and Geosciences. He is module leader for the first year module, Sustainable Solutions in Civil Engineering. The Development Officer role has a wide variety of responsibilities including schools and industrial outreach and engagement, teaching, and significant in-reach activity. Internally, it involves developing and maintaining a large number of relationships with academics, researchers, support staff, university services and students. Externally, he

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad S. Korach, University of Mount Union; Joshua Gargac, University of Mount Union

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

, computer-aided design, kinematics and dynamics of machinery, and manufacturing science. He received his BSME from Ohio Northern University and a PhD in Bioengineering from the University of Notre Dame. Current interests include bone tissue mechanics, engineering pedagogy, and robotic football. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Integrating Entrepreneurial Mindset into First-Year Engineering Curriculum through Active Learning ExercisesAbstractEntrepreneurial principles have been an increasing focus of undergraduate engineering curriculaat multiple levels of integration. Here, the Entrepreneurial Mindset (EM) has been integratedinto a first-year, general engineering

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Diversity Issues in K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Education

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brynn Kasper, University of St. Thomas; Alison Haugh Nowariak, University of St. Thomas; Noah Kasper, University of St. Thomas; Brett D. Gunderson, University of St. Thomas; AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas, University of St. Thomas; Deborah Besser P.E., University of St. Thomas

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

program) curriculum constructor, lead trainer and lead on-site researcher. Additionally, Alison assists on and leads after-school engineering clubs at schools near the University.Noah Kasper, University of St. Thomas Sophomore at the University of St. Thomas studying Mechanical Engineering.Brett D. Gunderson, University of St. ThomasDr. AnnMarie Polsenberg Thomas, University of St. Thomas AnnMarie Thomas is a professor in the School of Engineering and the College of Business at the Univer- sity of St. Thomas where she is the director of the Playful Learning Lab, which focuses on engineering and design education for learners of all ages. AnnMarie is the co-founder, and former director, of the UST Center for Engineering

Conference Session

ECCD International Outreach

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joakim Sigurd Wren, Linkoping University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

education in energy and environmental engineering, followingthe trend in society towards increasing sustainability including economic, social andenvironmental aspects. Altogether this field is considered imperative for competitiveness in thefuture for many companies and at many markets.This paper addresses these issues by an investigation of industry needs prior to and duringdevelopment of a new energy engineering profile (curriculum) of as a part of a Masters programin Industrial engineering and management. Also student interest and expectations are taken intoaccount, and subsequently the profile is evaluated.In general, both industry and students were positive to the proposed profile, which was thereforestarted. Students currently following the

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Special Session on Fixed-Point Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Padgett, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1924: FIXED-POINT DSP IMPLEMENTATION: ADVANCED SIGNALPROCESSING TOPICS AND CONCEPTUAL LEARNINGWayne Padgett, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Wayne T. Padgett received his Ph.D. from Georgia Institute of Technology in 1994. He has been teaching digital signal processing and related courses at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology for 12 years. He is a member of ASEE, a senior member of the IEEE, and is on the IEEE Signal Processing Society’s Technical Committee on Signal Processing Education. Page 12.752.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Fixed-Point DSP Implementation

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Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University

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Mechanical Engineering

AC 2007-2323: STRATEGIES FOR THE INTEGRATION OF COMPUTER-BASEDSIMULATION TECHNOLOGY INTO THE ENGINEERING CURRICULUMRajesh Bhaskaran, Cornell University Rajesh Bhaskaran is the Director of Swanson Engineering Simulation Program in the Sibley School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Cornell University. He is leading efforts in the Sibley School to integrate contemporary simulation technologies into the mechanical and aerospace engineering curriculum. As part of this initiative, he is developing web-based curriculum material for integrating the ANSYS and FLUENT packages into solid and fluid mechanics courses. He holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from Iowa State University

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Valentin Razmov, University of Washington; Richard Anderson, University of Washington

2006-1770: EXPERIENCES WITH AGILE TEACHING IN PROJECT-BASEDCOURSESValentin Razmov, University of Washington Valentin Razmov spends time in the classroom as often as he can. He is interested in methods to assess and improve the effectiveness of teaching and learning. Valentin is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Washington (Seattle), where he received his Masters degree in Computer Science in 2001. Prior to that, in 1998, he obtained a Bachelors degree with honors in Computer Science from Sofia University (Bulgaria).Richard Anderson, University of Washington Richard Anderson is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annette Mallory Donawa; Clifton Martin, Morgan State University; Carl White, Morgan State University

minority students to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Ms. Mallory Donawa has more than 20 years of experience in industry, government and academic organizations. Upon degree completion, her goal is to create a Critical Thinking Institute.Clifton Martin, Morgan State UniversityCarl White, Morgan State University Dr. Carl White, Professor, has been teaching at Morgan State University for 18 years in the Electrical Engineering Department. He is the Director of CAMRA, and has directed the PACE program for the past 17 years

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Debra Larson, Northern Arizona University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University; Norman Dennis, University of Arkansas; Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler; Carol Considine, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AC 2010-134: EXCEED II: ADVANCED TRAINING FOR EVEN BETTERTEACHINGDebra Larson, Northern Arizona University Debra S. Larson is a Professor and Associate Dean for the College of Engineering, Forestry and Natural Sciences at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, AZ. She served as department chair for civil and environmental engineering at NAU for four years. Prior to her faculty appointment at NAU, Debra worked as a structural and civil engineer for various companies. She is a registered Professional Engineer in Arizona. Debra received her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Civil Engineering from Michigan Technological University. She received her Ph.D. degree in Civil Engineering from Arizona State

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Innovations in Civil Engineering Education II

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Burian, University of Utah; Edward Barbanell, University of Utah

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Civil Engineering

AC 2010-1452: HYDROTOPIA: INTEGRATING CIVIL ENGINEERING ANDHUMANITIES TO TEACH WATER RESOURCES ENGINEERING ANDMANAGEMENTSteven Burian, University of UtahEdward Barbanell, University of Utah Page 15.660.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Hydrotopia: Integrating Civil Engineering and Humanities to Teach Water Resources Engineering and ManagementAbstractThis paper describes a unique integration of civil engineering and philosophy disciplines tocreate an interdisciplinary learning experience for a multi-discipline set of students frompredominantly civil engineering and disciplines in the humanities and social sciences interestedin professions in

Conference Session

Nontraditional Ways to Engage Students

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas O'Neal; Thomas Jacobius; Joseph Steig; Arnold Heggestad; Abigail Barrow; Phil Weilerstein; David Barbe

Session 1354 Invention to Venture: Inspiring Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship Phil Weilerstein* and Joseph Steig, David Barbe, Abigail Barrow, Thomas O’Neal, Arnold A. Heggestad, Thomas M. Jacobius National Collegiate Inventors and Innovators Alliance/University of Maryland/University of California, San Diego/University of Central Florida/University of Florida/Illinois Institute of TechnologyAbstractUnited States colleges and universities have a tremendous untapped entrepreneurial resource intheir students and faculty. Despite the emergence of substantial and

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Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs

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2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kelvin Kirby

Session 2526 Establishing and Managing Multi-Disciplinary Research and Engineering at Small Universities Kelvin K. Kirby Electrical Engineering Department Prairie View A&M University Prairie View, Texas 77446-0397AbstractThe technological requirements of the 21st century will often be satisfied through the conceptof multi-disciplinary research. Multi-disciplinary research is often the impetus that movesscience, engineering and technology forward to facilitate system solutions. A commonapproach to

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2000 Annual Conference

Authors

Gene Moriarty

THREE KINDS OF ETHICS FOR THREE KINDS OF ENGINEERINGIntroductionAuthentic discussion of the nature and ethics of the engineering enterprisedemands contextual considerations. Yet, we engineers typically take contextas an add-on, often as a feature we are forced to address. The social contextof engineering, for example, can be reduced to strategies for compliancewith FCC or EPA regulations. Context is marginalized and seldom givenvoice by the contemporary engineering enterprise. But, context is world,and engineering is inherently and fundamentally an in-the-world enterprise.The impetus to drive the engineering enterprise comes from the world andthe products of the enterprise are let loose into the world

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1997 Annual Conference

Authors

Leslie Bondaryk

Session 3264 Implementing New Media in Materials Science Education Leslie Bondaryk PWS Publishing Company -897,.9 New media offers a chance for the Materials Science instructor to rethink course structure and content. New media is just an addition to the variety of tools available to the Materials educator. I will give some examples of hypertext, video and animation, and simulations that are successfully being used to address educational goals. Through wise

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2023 ASEE GSW

Authors

John Steven Aiken

Introduction and Guide to the Helix Linear Rotation Concept and the Engineering of the Spiral Helix Electromagnetic Linear Pulse Motor United States Patent # 11,005,342 B2 Inventor: John Steven Aiken John Steven Aiken Director of Research Helix Magnetics Research Plano, Texas Trying to introduce a significant new concept into a well-developed major field is a profoundchallenge. Introducing a

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

Using Space Travel to Teach Engineering to Liberal Arts Majors Roger Chapman Burk Department of Systems Engineering United States Military Academy, West Point, NYAbstractThis paper describes the author’s experience developing and delivering a new course for non-engineers ata top-ranking national university. It covers the educational philosophy behind the course, how it wasdesigned, and the results of teaching it. The core idea was to use the natural fascination of space travel asa vehicle to help non-engineering students learn basic engineering principles and have fun doing it. Thecourse was interdisciplinary, including lectures on relevant

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2008 ASEE Zone 1 Conference

Authors

Roger Chapman Burk

Using Space Travel to Teach Engineering to Liberal Arts Majors Roger Chapman Burk Department of Systems Engineering United States Military Academy, West Point, NYAbstractThis paper describes the author’s experience developing and delivering a new course for non-engineers ata top-ranking national university. It covers the educational philosophy behind the course, how it wasdesigned, and the results of teaching it. The core idea was to use the natural fascination of space travel asa vehicle to help non-engineering students learn basic engineering principles and have fun doing it. Thecourse was interdisciplinary, including lectures on relevant

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2024 ASEE North East Section

Authors

Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Paper ID #44887Case studies offer opportunities for us to show the ”real world” ofengineering and science in the classroomDr. Susannah GAL, Wentworth Institute of Technology Associate Dean Dr. Susannah Gal has an undergraduate degree in Chemistry and Biochemistry and her PhD in Biochemistry. She has held academic positions at institutions in New York, at Penn State Uni- versity, and at the University of The Bahamas in Nassau and served as a program officer for the National Science Foundation before joining Wentworth Institute of Technology in January 2023. Her research has included work in plant enzymes, DNA computing, DNA