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Engineering Physics and Physics Division Technical Session 1
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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Ezequiel Gerardo Celario Sedano, York College of Pennsylvania; Inci Ruzybayev, York College of Pennsylvania
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Physics and Physics
pedagogical research interests in improving engineering physics curriculum and seeking solutions to gender bias. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 An International Study of Foucault’s Pendulum Abstract Léon Foucault proved the rotation of the Earth with Foucault's Pendulum experimentusing a pendulum with 67 meters in length. A Foucault’s Pendulum refers to a heavy massswinging about a relatively high pivot point, where the inertial plane of the pendulum’s swingrotates over time. This rotation of the plane is called precession. Due to the Earth’s rotation, theprecession is clockwise in the northern hemisphere and counterclockwise in the
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2008 GSW
Authors
George D. Gray
Improve Retention,” Proceedings of the 1995 ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education 95 Conference, Atlanta, Georgia.7. Sleeman, K., Sorby, S., 2007, “Effective Retention Strategies for Engineering Students,” Proceedings of the International Conference on Engineering Education- Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE Gulf-Southwest Annual Conference The University of New Mexico – Albuquerque Copyright ©2008, American Society for Engineering Education ICEE 2007 Conference, Coimbra, Portugal, September 3-7, 2007.8. Lamancusa, J.S., Jorgensen, J.E., Zayas-Castro, J.L., 1997, “The Learning Factory-A New Approach to Integrating Design and Manufacturing into the Engineering Curriculum”, Journal
Conference Session
CEED - Technical Session 1
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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas; Edgar C Clausen, University of Arkansas; Carol Schubert Gattis, University of Arkansas; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas
Tagged Divisions
Cooperative & Experiential Education
Paper ID #6621On the Development of a Student Integrated Intern Research Experience asa Pathway to Graduate StudiesDr. Manuel D. Rossetti, University of Arkansas Manuel D. Rossetti is a Professor in the Industrial Engineering Department at the University of Arkansas. He received his Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering from The Ohio State University. His research and teaching interests are in the areas of simulation modeling, logistics optimization, and inventory anal- ysis applied to manufacturing, distribution, and health-care systems. He serves as an Associate Editor for the International Journal of Modeling
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kang Xia; Mohammad Yunus Naseri, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Gautam Biswas, Vanderbilt University; Manoj Jha, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE); Erin Henrick, Vanderbilt University; Emily Kern; Caitlin Snyder; Landon Marston, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Abhishek Dubey; Christopher Vanags; Niroj Aryal; Steven Jiang, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (CoE); Erin Hotchkiss; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brendan McLoughlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Sambridhi Bhandari
freshwaters.Manoj Jha Dr. Manoj K Jha is a professor in the Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering department at the North Carolina A&T State University. His research interests include hydrology and water quality studies for water resources management under land use change and climate change. His educational research interests include critical thinking and active learning.Steven Jiang Dr. Steven Jiang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at North Carolina A&T State University. His research interests include Human Systems Integration, Visual Analytics, and Engineering Education.Emily KernVinod Lohani Dr. Vinod K Lohani is a Professor of Engineering Education at
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15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE)
Authors
Rui Li, New York University
Paper ID #45075Applying Vertically-integrated Project as a Sustainable Pathway for First-yearStudent Professional DevelopmentDr. Rui Li, New York University Dr. Li earned his master’s degree in Chemical Engineering in 2009 from the Imperial College of London and his doctoral degree in 2020 from the University of Georgia, College of Engineering. 15th Annual First-Year Engineering Experience Conference (FYEE): Boston, Massachusetts Jul 28Full Paper: Applying Vertically-integrated Projects as a Sustainable Pathway for First-year Student Professional Development1. IntroductionIn this complete evidence-based practice, a new
Conference Session
BME Laboratory Courses and Experiences
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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Jeffrey Saucerman, University of Virginia; Jason Papin, University of Virginia; Shayn Peirce-Cottler, University of Virginia
Tagged Divisions
Biomedical
AC 2009-2019: DEVELOPMENT AND ASSESSMENT OF A NOVEL SYSTEMSBIOENGINEERING COURSE INTEGRATING MODELING ANDEXPERIMENTATIONTimothy Allen, University of Virginia Dr. Timothy E. Allen is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Virginia. He received a B.S.E. in Biomedical Engineering at Duke University and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Bioengineering at the University of California, San Diego. Dr. Allen's teaching activities include coordinating the undergraduate teaching labs and the Capstone Design sequence in the BME department at the University of Virginia, and his research interests are in the fields of computational systems biology and
Conference Session
Program Support Initiatives
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Jesse M. Kinder, Oregon Institute of Technology; Ben S. Bunting Jr, Oregon Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
Paper ID #32736Development of an Institutional Teaching ModelDr. Charles Riley P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology Dr. Riley has been teaching civil engineering structures and mechanics concepts for over 12 years and has been honored with both the ASCE ExCEEd New Faculty Excellence in Civil Engineering Educa- tion Award and the Beer and Johnston Outstanding New Mechanics Educator Award. While he teaches freshman to graduate-level courses across the civil engineering curriculum, his focus is on engineering mechanics. He values classroom demonstrations and illustrative laboratory and field experiences. He has served as
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Robert Hendricks
used in the lab (DG), generally have kept the laboratory operational during its start-upphase (DG, SM, and CT), and developed the laboratory information management system bywhich it is run (PE). Without all of these people, the facility described here could never havebeen built and made operational.Bibliography1. R. W. Hendricks, L. J. Guido, R. J. Heflin, and S. Sarin, An Integrated Microelectronics Curriculum, (thissymposium).2. Electro-Mechanical Services Inc., Albuquerque, NM (http://www.emsi-usa.com/index.htm).3. C. T. Timmons, D. T. Gray, and R. W., Hendricks, Process Development for an Undergraduate MicrochipFabrication Facility, (this symposium).4. P. D. Eckerman and R. W. Hendricks, A Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS
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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE) Technical Session 3
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mohamed Fadlelmula, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Nayef Alyafei, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Albertus Retnanto, Texas A&M University at Qatar
Tagged Divisions
Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering Division (TELPhE)
Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching and Distinguished Achievement for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, Society of Petroleum Engineers-Middle East & North Africa Region. Dr. Retnanto is an active Program Evaluator (PEV) with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Enhancing Petroleum Engineering Education Through Active Student Engagement, Hands-on Experience, and Technology Integration Mohamed Fadlelmula1, Nayef Alyafei1, Albertus Retnanto1 1 Texas A&M University at QatarAbstractThe oil and gas industry is continuously changing; therefore, it is essential for
Conference Session
Virtues in Engineering Ethics Education
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Elizabeth M Boatman; Kyle Luthy, Wake Forest University; Christian B. Miller, Wake Forest University; Olga Pierrakos, Wake Forest University
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Ethics Division (ETHICS)
Paper ID #43877The Virtues of Engineering Practice: An Investigation of Professional Codesof Ethics in EngineeringElizabeth M BoatmanDr. Kyle Luthy, Wake Forest University Dr. Kyle Luthy is an Assistant Professor and founding faculty member in the Department of Engineering at Wake Forest University. Kyle has taught across the engineering curriculum and placed intentional focus on the virtue of humility. Kyle holds a Ph.D. and a MS in Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, as well as BS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Computer Science from Louisiana State University. As an
Conference Session
Professional Papers
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2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University; Scott J. Tippens, Kennesaw State University
Tagged Topics
Professional Papers
Paper ID #45457Engineering Student Retention: Integrating Corporate Onboarding Practiceswith Social Identity and Self-Determination TheoriesDr. Hai T Ho, Kennesaw State University Hai T. Ho, Ph.D., NPDP, ABET PEV - Dedicated faculty, coach, and mentor who helps others reach their full potential. An industry expert in leadership, management, and product development. * Over 25 years of industry experience ranging from start-up to Fortune 500. * Named inventor on 17 patents and numerous innovations. * Ten plus years academia as department chair and faculty. * Coached and mentor many dozens of students and young professionals
Conference Session
DEED Poster Session
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2005 Annual Conference
Authors
Yin Chen; John Sharon; Constantin Chassapis; Sven Esche
andsimulation in engineering design education. Along with these lectures, various software modules,tutorials and practical examples were created. The described approach will allow the students tomake design decisions systematically and enable them to solve complicated, multi-attributedecision problems involving tolerances and uncertainty. By including this material into theundergraduate mechanical engineering curriculum, students will gain a new structured way ofapproaching an engineering design problem. Although they will only be introduced to a limitedversion of the decision making process, the students will nonetheless be able to solve anyengineering design decision problem within the scope of undergraduate engineering
Conference Session
Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School
Tagged Divisions
K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
AC 2009-830: ENGAGING HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS IN ENGINEERING,SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY USING VIRTUAL LABORATORIESMilo Koretsky, Oregon State University Milo Koretsky is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. He currently has research activity in areas related to thin film materials processing and engineering education. He is interested in integrating technology into effective educational practices and in promoting the use of higher level cognitive skills in engineering problem solving. Dr. Koretsky is a six-time Intel Faculty Fellow and has won awards for his work in engineering education at the university and national levels.Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University
Conference Session
How to Effectively Teach Using Teams
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Joseph Hanus, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Jeffrey Russell
Tagged Divisions
Civil Engineering
’ desire to engage more in an active learning environment was expected;however, their desires to integrate the topics and provide a contextual application wereunexpected. To meet this challenge, a set of three lessons was designed with interactiveexercises and discussions, integrated across the TDLC skills, and scheduled early in the semesterto provide an opportunity for use by the student teams in the course projects. The new TDLClessons were included in the fall 2005 semester curriculum. A full course survey wasadministered following the third lesson. The students were asked four questions related to theTDLC lessons: 1. Were we effective in integrating the four skills: Teamwork, Communication, Diversity, and Leadership across the lessons
Conference Session
Materials Science for Nonmajors
Collection
2004 Annual Conference
Authors
Aaron Blicblau
Computer Managed Learning and Assessment Integrated Within a Materials Engineering Program for Non-Majors Aaron S Blicblau Swinburne University of Technology, Hawthorn, AustraliaAbstractThis paper reports on an on-line learning initiative in Engineering Materials for first yearstudents in diverse disciplines of engineering. This initiative was developed for general firstyear engineering students to incorporate an on-line assessment system for the major aspects oflearning and teaching: lectures, tutorials and laboratory work. This teaching approachrequired the availability of a data delivery system (using a proprietary brand of software), forprovision of pedagogical
Conference Session
Aircraft Design Education
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jacques C. Richard, Texas A&M University; Kristi J. Shryock, Texas A&M University; Dimitris C. Lagoudas P.E., Texas A&M University
Tagged Divisions
Aerospace
integration of aerospace materials with engineering design and visualprogramming, and summarize the results of the project.IntroductionTexas A&M University (TAMU) converted their two freshman engineering courses into aproject-based format centered on engineering design several years ago2,3. This project-basedformat provides incoming freshmen their first hands-on view of the engineering design process.However, most of the design projects have not utilized engineering designs that are more directlyrelated to aerospace engineering until recently1. The work published in the 2011 ASEEConference and Exposition detailed the incorporation of an aerospace-related project in the firstsemester1. We have extended this work into the second semester course of
Conference Session
Electrical and Computer Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
H. Bryan Riley, Ohio University
Tagged Topics
Diversity
Tagged Divisions
Electrical and Computer
background drove the identification of an infraredand software systems development process. During (IR) proximity sensor (i.e., λ = 870 ±70 nm).the early stage of the project, students defined Electrical engineering knowledge is utilized torequirements to accurately indicate the vehicle’s design and implement a system using the Raspberrylocation relative to any in path obstacles, whether Pi 2B single board computer, the I/O ports and itsstatic or dynamic and their position relative to integrate functional capability within two remote-fabricated road, lane markers, and edge boundaries. controlled (RC) vehicles. Upon incorporating designStudents pressed forward to present and validate
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2020 ASEE North Midwest Section Annual Conference
Authors
Shan Jiang, Iowa State University; Ann M Gansemer-Topf, Iowa State University; Nigel Forest Reuel, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Gül E. Kremer, Iowa State University of Science and Technology; Qing Li, Iowa State University; Rebecca Mort, Iowa State University
Paper ID #32158A Community of Practice Approach to Integrating Professional SkillsTraining with Graduate Thesis ResearchProf. Shan Jiang, Iowa State University Dr. Shan Jiang is an Assistant Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering department at Iowa State University. He obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, working with Professor Steve Granick on Janus particles. After graduation, he studied drug delivery at MIT Langer lab as a postdoc. He then worked at the Dow Chemical Company Coating Materials as a research scien- tist. He was the Dow Certified Green Belt Project Leader and
Conference Session
IE Technical Session II
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Dean Walton Pichette, Wayne State University; Darin Ellis, Wayne State University; Walter Bryzik, Mechanical Engineering, Wayne State University; Kyoung-Yun Kim, Wayne State University; Ming-Chia D. Lai, Wayne State University; Yun Seon Kim, Wayne State University
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Industrial Engineering
#: H98230-08-D- 0171.3. Bryzik, Walter, Kim, Kyoung-Yun, and Ellis, Richard D. Systems Engineering Curriculum for Integrated Material Design and Reliazation for HA / DR Kits. Detroit : Wayne State University, 2010.4. Tennyson, Robert D. and Cocchiarella, Martin J. An Empirically Based Instructional Design Theory for Teaching Concepts. Twin Cities : Review of Educational Research, 1986, Vols. Vol. 56, No. 1, Pp. 40-71. DOI: 10.3102/00346543056001040. Page 22.932.7
Conference Session
Embedding Sociotechnical Systems Thinking I
Collection
2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Natasha A. Andrade, University of Maryland, College Park; David Tomblin, University of Maryland, College Park
Tagged Divisions
Liberal Education/Engineering & Society
value mapping exercises can influenceengineering student’s appreciation of stakeholder diversity and socio-technical systemcomplexity. While our focus here is on a civil and environmental engineering course, our studyhas implications for engineering curriculum in general. More specifically, though, we discusshere an attempt to use stakeholder value mapping exercises to equally represent all threedimensions of sustainable development in a technical engineering course. The study reported here aims to answer the following two research questions related tousing stakeholder value mapping exercises as short-term instruments for integrating macro-ethical issues into technical course. Does stakeholder value mapping: 1) improve student
Conference Session
Oceans & Marine Technical Session
Collection
2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mario Miranda II, Florida Atlantic University
Tagged Divisions
Ocean and Marine
effectiveness of an engineering curriculum is measured by how well studentscan apply and integrate their technical knowledge to solve real life problems. The currentengineering curriculum has been designed to only to provide the theory, however, it doesn’tprovide the integration of how this knowledge can be applied. The courses that are taken aspreparation for system engineering students include standard mechanical studies such asstatics, dynamics, and structural analysis, but also, computer software and hardwarecourses that study C programming, circuit analysis and electronics. These types ofcollegiate engineering classes that are taken on a general level in all system engineeringdisciplines, are supposed to provide the theory that is needed to build
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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting
Authors
Cheng Chen; John DeAndreis; Peter Moala; Agustin Robles; Jose Valdovinos; Qiming Zeng; Amelito G. Enriquez; Wenshen Pong; Hamid Shanasser; Hao Jiang; Hamid Mahmoodi
gateway to higher education for large numbers of students, especially minorityand low-income students. Preparing community college students for their future engineeringcareer and engaging them in professional development is one of the major objectives of theNASA CIPAIR (Curriculum Improvements and Partnership Award for the Integration ofResearch) program. In the San Francisco Bay Area, a collaborative NASA CIPAIR programbetween Cañada College, a federally designated Hispanic-serving community college, and SanFrancisco State University, a large urban university, has developed a summer internship programthat provides freshmen and sophomore community college students an opportunity to participatein a ten-week study of earthquake engineering. For the
Conference Session
Information Literacy Programs for First-Year Engineering Students
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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Michelle Baratta, University of Toronto; Alan Chong, University of Toronto; Jason A. Foster, University of Toronto
Tagged Divisions
Engineering Libraries
AC 2011-1407: THE RESEARCH STUDIO: INTEGRATING INFORMA-TION LITERACY INTO A FIRST YEAR ENGINEERING SCIENCE COURSEMichelle Baratta, University of Toronto Michelle Baratta has held positions in academic and public libraries, as well as a corporate setting. Her education includes a Master’s degree in Information Studies (2007) and an Honours Bachelor of Science degree (2004), both from the University of Toronto. She is currently a Reference and Instruction Librarian at the University of Toronto’s Engineering & Computer Science Library.Alan Chong, University of Toronto Alan Chong is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Communication Program at the University of Toronto. His pedagogical research is primarily in the
Conference Session
Understanding Inclusivity and Equity in STEM Contexts: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 7
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2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Grenmarie Agresar, University of Michigan; John Callewaert, University of Michigan; Steve Skerlos, University of Michigan; Joanna Millunchick, University of Michigan
engineering fields because they don’t feelwelcome in the classroom [14], [15]. Since many engineering instructors believe that STEMcontent is purely objective, they have little understanding or training about how to positivelyinfluence classroom climate or how to incorporate the social context of engineering into theircourses. Yet, connecting topics to real-life situations valued by students is an excellent way tocement knowledge to practice [16]. A focus on equity, in particular, can be a motivator forunderrepresented students to pursue and complete STEM degrees [17].At the University of Michigan, we are developing a College-wide approach to teachingEquity-Centered Engineering throughout the undergraduate curriculum. But before weimplement such a
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida; Andrea Carneal-Burrows Borowczak, University of Central Florida
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Paper ID #42575Board 319: Integrating Computing Throughout K-12 While Bridging theDigital DivideDr. Mike Borowczak, University of Central Florida Dr. Borowczak, currently an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Central Florida, has over two decades of academic and industry experience. He worked in the semiconductor, biomedical informatics, and storage/security sectors in early-stage and mature startups, medical/academic research centers, and large corporate entities before returning to the US public university system full-time in 2018. His current research interest are focused on
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2001 Annual Conference
Authors
Raul Ordonez; Hong Zhang; Ravi Ramachandran; Stephanie Farrell
who can move across rather artificialprogram boundaries with great ease. Page 6.873.1 “Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2001, American Society for Engineering Education”Goals and ObjectivesOur aim is to accomplish the following: 1. Give students an exposure to the different aspects of control theory in the form of multidisciplinary laboratory experiences that include electrical, mechanical, and process control systems. 2. Ensure that our laboratory has an impact on a wide variety of courses in our curriculum
Conference Session
NSF Grantees' Poster Session
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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University; Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics
NSF Grantees Poster Session
AC 2012-4422: USABILITY EVALUATION OF A PROBLEM SOLVINGENVIRONMENT FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEM INTEGRATION EDUCA-TION USING EYE-TRACKINGPunit Deotale, Texas A&M UniversityDr. Sheng-Jen ”Tony” Hsieh, Texas A&M University Dr. Sheng-Jen (”Tony”) Hsieh is a professor in the Dwight Look College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Engineering Technology and the De- partment of Mechanical Engineering. His research interests include engineering education, cognitive task analysis, automation, robotics and control, intelligent manufacturing system design, and micro/nano man- ufacturing. He is also the Director of the Rockwell Automation Laboratory at Texas A&M
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Professional Papers
Collection
2025 ASEE Southeast Conference
Authors
Nilanjana Raychawdhary, Auburn University; Chaohui Ren, Auburn University; Cheryl Seals, Auburn University; Sutanu Bhattacharya
Tagged Topics
Diversity, Professional Papers
learning in an NLP course?B. Which tools and techniques most effectively demonstrate NLP’s interdisciplinary applications,particu-larly in tasks like sentiment analysis in underrepresented languages?C. How can ethical issues, including AI bias, be integrated into the curriculum to promote sociallyrespon-sible understanding?[5]. Framework for NLP Education Theoretical Instruction Interdisciplinary Case Studies Interactive Tools Real-Time Feedback System Jupyter Notebooks Python Libraries (e.g., NLTK, SpaCy) Personalized Feedback Applications in
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Steven H. Chin; MaryJac Reed; Ardoth Hassler
classroom activities and projects. Commercially available packages inmathematics, such as Matlab by The MathWorks, Inc., and Mathematica by Wolfram, Corp., are the twotargeted applications. These software applications have gained widespread acceptance in the engineeringcommunity and thereby assure applicability in later engineering and science studies. A major component of theConnections Program is to provide expertise such that the high schools will effectively integrate these packagesinto their curriculum. The connection via the Engineering network will also gives access through the campus-wide universitynetwork to the world-wide Internet. This emerging area of network communications demands that the
Conference Session
Publicity Elements of Engineering Education
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Julie Staggers; Lynne Slivovsky
professional writing students into the EngineeringProjects In Community Service (EPICS) curriculum. This program is running on three EPICSteams in conjunction with the Writing For the Computer Industry course in the Englishdepartment at Purdue University. EPICS is a multidisciplinary vertically integrated design class inwhich teams of students work on open-ended technical problems in partnerships with local not-for-profit organizations. They design, build, test and deploy projects into the community that meettheir partners' specific needs. Our model for integrating professional writing students into EPICSteams allows EPICS students to draw on the expertise of professional writings students in humanfactors and information design. It gives professional