Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids and Heat Transfer II

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Mechanical Engineering

the suggested and/or gradedhomework problems.Case 1 – University of St. ThomasFor the section of students studied at the University of St. Thomas (St. Paul, MN) 41 studentswere enrolled in the course. These students were mostly seniors. The class had three 65 minutelectures and a two hour lab each week. It is noted that assigned readings for the class were fromA Brief Introduction to Fluid Mechanics, 5th edition by Young, Munson, Okiishi and Huebschthough the chapters were not covered in the order laid out in the table of contents. The suggestedproblems came from a mix of various textbooks and instructor written problems. The gradedhomework problems were newly created by the instructor for each graded homework assignmentso that students could

Conference Session

Faculty Development I

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jim L Borgford-Parnell, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

, misses much of the largerpicture and places too much of the onus to change on the faculty members.BackgroundIn 2006, the author completed a study that was aimed at shedding some light on the parts of theuniversity teaching picture that for too long had been left in the dark: the good teaching.[1] Theresearch was initially inspired by the disjuncture between the plethora of negative critiques ofteaching in research universities and the author’s personal experience as a graduate student andinstructional consultant in those settings. Excellent teaching in those settings had been generallyoverlooked in the literature, and much of the existing research on effective teaching was focusedon instructors’ actions – what they did in their classrooms

Conference Session

Pedagogical Approaches in Construction Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Talat Salama, Central Connecticut State University; Namhun Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Glynis Fitzgerald, Central Connecticut State University; Lee W. Lee, Central Connecticut State University; Mary M. McCarthy, Central Connecticut State University

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Construction

education needs to be assessed as compared to on-ground (in the classroom) education. To continue growth and experience in e-learning,universities are encouraged to develop online graduate and undergraduate courses andspecialized certificate programs. A large comprehensive state university in New England,Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), created a task force to look closely at theuniversity’s online and hybrid courses to ensure that the university delivers high quality onlineand hybrid instruction. Comprised of educators, administrators and technology experts, the taskforce’s objective is to develop recommendations to ensure that 1) online and hybrid coursestaught at this state university reflect the best practices for online course

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Sowa P.E., University of Alaska Fairbanks; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

PedagogyIntroductionThe flipped classroom is attracting considerable attention in the academic world at both the K-12and college level, as evidenced by a number of recent articles.[1, 11] However, rigorous researchon student outcomes is still sparse.[2, 6] While a few studies indicate student success in upperdivision STEM courses,[8,10] questions remain about whether or not students in lower-divisioncourses, particularly freshmen, have the study skills required to succeed in flipped classrooms,where preparation prior to class and self-motivated learning is required.These incoming students are at particularly high risk for attrition from STEM fields for a varietyof reasons, including uninspiring introductory courses, difficulty with math, and an

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Retaining and Developing Women Faculty in STEM

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University; D. Patrick O'Neal, Louisiana Tech University

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Diversity

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Women in Engineering

satisfaction that extends their scholarship on SocialCognitive Career Theory11. In this process model, the authors posit that worksatisfaction is influenced by 1) one’s affective traits, 2) participation in goal-directedactivities, 3) environmental supports and resources, 4) work self-efficacy and 5) bothexpected and received works conditions and outcomes. The relationship betweenenvironmental supports and resources and work satisfaction is both direct and indirect.Indirect factors include one’s participation in and progress toward goal-directedactivities as mediated by work self-efficacy and work conditions and outcomes. Theadvantage of this work satisfaction model is that it acknowledges both subjective andpsychological forms of well-being along

Conference Session

Research to Practice: STRAND 3 – Principles of K-12 Engineering Education and Practice

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan R Zubarriain, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Nicholas Kumia, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics & Technology

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Diversity

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineeringcurriculum. The six-week program consisted of four stages, introduction to Roboticsengineering, hardware design, robotics programming, and project development. The applicationof this courseware proved to be an effective way for students to realize their academiccapabilities and engage themselves in group projects. The course was held at Vaughn College ofAeronautics and Technology in Queens, New York. Based on the planned course layout the courseware has been developed as follows: (1)Introduction to Robotics engineering, such as engineering design steps and industrialapplications. The robot design implemented by college students who won the World Roboticscompetition has been utilized as an example in the class lecture; (2) Hardware design with

Conference Session

ECCD Innovations in Energy Engineering & Technology

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faruk Yildiz, Sam Houston State University; Ulan Dakeev, University of Michigan, Flint; Kenan Baltaci, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Keith L. Coogler, Sam Houston State University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

the applications of an electrical field. Piezoelectric energyharvesting uses the direct effect and kp, k33, d33, d31, g33 are the characterizations of thepiezoelectric material properties. The k factor, referred to as a piezoelectric coupling factor, istypical way to conveniently and directly measure the overall strength of the electromechanicaleffect [1-4].Piezoelectric energy harvesting is a method that translates mechanical energy into electricalenergy by straining a piezoelectric material [5]. Strain or deformation of a piezoelectric materialcauses charge separation across the device, producing an electric field and resulting in a voltagedrop proportional to the stress applied. The oscillating system is typically a cantilever

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ordel Brown, West Virginia University

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New Engineering Educators

/quizzes include the slow response rate for students and the tediousness for instructors.Summative assessments in the form of tests and exams are not sufficient measures of students’understanding and application of knowledge 1-2. Students need continuous formative assessmentsto monitor their learning by actively evaluating their level of understanding. Additionally, thereis the present need to satisfy the dynamic technology-based demands of current engineeringstudents.In an attempt to address these challenges, a web-based audience response system was employedin an introductory engineering course at a large, land-grant university in the mid-Atlantic region.This introductory course is offered in multiple sections in the first-year engineering

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Design and Entrepreneurship

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

José Antonio Riofrío, Western New England University; Robert Gettens, Western New England University; Anthony D. Santamaria, Western New England University; Thomas K Keyser, Western New England University; Ronald E. Musiak, Western New England University; Harlan E Spotts Jr., Western New England University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

outlines a comprehensive first year engineering program that incorporates innovationand entrepreneurship over a two semester span. Innovation and Entrepreneurship skills aredelivered to students using Problem Based Learning (PBL), Entrepreneurial Minded Learning(EML) and Active and Collaborative learning (ACL). Students perceived mastery of innovationand entrepreneurial skills were assessed using a set of pre and post-program surveys.Entrepreneurship expertise was further assessed through an independent judging of open endeddesign projects on such criteria as novelty of opportunity and assessment of market.Course StructureThe first year engineering program course structure is outlined in Figure 1. The primary courseoutcomes are listed for each

Conference Session

Capstone and Design Projects

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric John Addeo, DeVry University; Nugroho Iwan Santoso, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Chao-Ying Wang, DeVry University, North Brunswick; Raul San Martin Rivadulla, Graduate Education

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

currently professor and academic Coordinator of College Engineering c American Society for Engineering Education, 2015 Paper ID #13289courses 1-DeVry Brazil Education Group. Has experience in the field of chemistry and Petrochemistry,and Mechanical Processes for the industry. Experience and knowledge in the area of transformationprocesses and information technology. Developed consulting for large companies in the area of controland technological innovation. Know the transformation processes of thermoplastics, with emphasis intechnology

Conference Session

Exploring Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martina V. Svyantek, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies

National Science Board, the Association of American Universities, andother professional organizations issued the views of higher education leaders, highlighting theincreasing production of Ph.Ds., the shrinking academic job market, and difficulties transitioninginto the academic workforce [1]. More pertinently, these organizations also noted that theemphasis on research training leaves future faculty unprepared to perform other faculty roles,and the need to improve teaching to improve undergraduate education [1]. However, these reports were based on the views of organizational leaders about doctoralstudents’ needs; “none took the point of view of students” [1]. When doctoral students in the artsand sciences were surveyed, findings

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Lindstrøm, Oslo and Akershus University College

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Mathematics

remote tutoring, a format the cousins foundparticularly helpful, as they could watch, replay and pause the explanations at their own pace.However, the availability on YouTube quickly made the videos a popular resource amongthousands of other students searching for online mathematics resources.1 This was thebeginning of Khan Academy, a free online learning resource comprising short videos on awide range of academic subjects, now ranging from mathematics to economics and history. In2010, KA received funding from private benefactors, Google and the Bill & Melinda GatesFoundation to form a non-profit organisation with a mission to provide "a free, world-classeducation for anyone, anywhere."2The mathematics module of KA is particularly well

Conference Session

Mobile Devices and Apps

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andreas Karatsolis, MIT; Suguru Ishizaki, Carnegie Mellon University; Marsha C. Lovett, Carnegie Mellon University; Mollie Kaufer, Carnegie Mellon University; Stacie L. Rohrbach, Carnegie Mellon University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

to be accessible via a computer, tablet, or smartphone. The currentlyworking prototype was developed using HTML5 with Javascript. While the prototype wasdesigned for multiple platforms, it was primarily implemented and tested for iPads for the studyreported in this paper.Appendix A presents a series of screenshots from the working prototype on a tablet, whichillustrates the steps in one of the activities. In the beginning, the user is presented with a briefscenario or context for the activities (Fig. A-1). Immediately following, the user is presentedwith the initial screen that introduces the technical communication problem (Fig. A-2) and thenasked to (1) identify a problematic segment of a text (Fig. A-3), and (2) select an

Conference Session

Practical Teaching in Manufacturing – 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ana M. Djuric, Wayne State University; Vukica M. Jovanovic, Old Dominion University; Tatiana V. Goris, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

critical industries of thiscentury: consumer electronics, food, solar & wind power, and advanced battery manufacturing toname just a few.” 1 Educational efforts presented in this paper are closely tied to the latest trendsspecified in "Investing in Next-Generation Robotics" platform by President Obama (June 24,2011) 2. The President has launched the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP), a nationaleffort bringing together industry, universities, and the federal government to invest in the Page 26.1250.2emerging technologies that will create high quality manufacturing jobs and enhance our globalcompetitiveness. One of the key steps being

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computing and Information Technology Programs I

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Annie Y. Patrick, East Carolina University; Dustin Stocks

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Diversity

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Computing & Information Technology

the level of IPv6 readiness ofinternational universities is largely unknown. Secondly, the quality or “effectiveness” ofuniversities that have IPv6 web services enabled is also unknown. This study addresses thesetwo challenges by providing the first known published assessment of the IPv6 enablement ofuniversities within a global scope.Though the need to become ready for IPv6 implementation may not be on the forefront of auniversity’s list of priorities, the effects of not becoming IPv6 ready can have negativeimplementations much sooner than administrators may anticipate. A university’s adoption ofIPv6 can affect the institution’s teaching, research, innovation, and budget.1 Partneringinstitutions and research facilities that are already IPv6

Conference Session

Topics in Computing and Information Technologies II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Tamir; Ronald S Harichandran P.E., University of New Haven; Lueny Morell, InnovaHiEd

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Computing & Information Technology

programs fail to engage 21st century learners, ignoring the plethora of resourcesand techniques made available by advanced technology.1 GalvanizeU offers programs that are industry relevant. Developed in partnership with theUniversity of New Haven (UNH), GalvanizeU’s data science program is based in Silicon Valley,California (San Francisco). GalvanizeU/UNH will infuse a new breed of diverse, creative andinterdisciplinary talent into the field of data science. This paper describes the innovative way in which GalvanizeU/UNH’s curriculum isdesigned to address the needs of students, educators, employers, and stakeholders, combininglearner-centered pedagogy, industry partnerships, and a commitment to continuous improvement.The first program

Conference Session

Simulation

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natasha Smith P.E., University of Southern Indiana; Julian Ly Davis, University of Southern Indiana

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

finiteelement method. One could make the case that this is part of the natural evolution of any newtool (as one no longer needs to be a mechanic to drive a car). On the other hand, users absolutelyneed to know enough to understand the consequences of their own modeling choices (e.g. howboundary conditions are applied, element selection, meshes size, etc.). Thus, the proliferation ofFEA software in industry (1) necessitates treatment of these tools at the undergraduate level and(2) suggests a balance be struck between the software and theory in these courses.This paper details the authors’ experience with a first course in finite element analysis within anundergraduate only engineering curriculum. In particular, the struggle to find the best

Conference Session

Potpourri

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxanne Moore, Georgia Institute of Technology; Douglas Edwards, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jason Freeman, Georgia Institute of Technology; Brian Magerko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Tom McKlin, SageFox Consulting Group; Anna Xambo, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

, experiment, evaluate, iterate, and innovate [1].Computer science education research has generally focused on engagement [2], [3] compellingdomains for learning computing [4]–[9], and specific pedagogical strategies[10], [11]. However,as a nation we have yet to make major strides in developing computing literacy as a core 21stcentury STEM skill for tackling multidisciplinary problems [12]. Computing is seen as uncooland approaches to teaching it may be uninspiring [13]. Yet demand for computer scientists in thejob market remains robust: over 1.4 million computing-related jobs are estimated to be availablenationally in 2018, with US universities only meeting a third of that demand in degreeproduction [12].Music, a ubiquitous part of human culture with

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristi L Bell-Huff, Lawrence Technological University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Andrew L. Gerhart, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

process and guidelines for assessing these reviews were gleaned from thesearchitecture studio visits. Finally, the design of the new entrepreneurial engineering studio coursebenefitted greatly from the input of faculty at other KEEN schools, and instructors ofentrepreneurship courses, freshman introductory courses, and senior design courses on the LTUcampus. Best practices gleaned from all of these benchmarking sources have shaped the designof the new sophomore studio course at Lawrence Tech.Learning ObjectivesUsing the data gathered through the benchmarking activities, the goals of the LTU engineeringcurriculum, and the KEEN framework shown in Figure 1, learning objectives were identified forthe sophomore studio course. As mentioned previously

Conference Session

Research Methods I: Developing Research Tools and Methods

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Thomas, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Nicole M. Colston, Oklahoma State University; Tyler Ley P.E., Oklahoma State University; Beverly DeVore-Wedding, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Leslie R. Hawley, University of Nebraska - Lincoln; Juliana Utley, Oklahoma State University; Toni Ivey, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

assessment tool. The rubric and scoring guide (tomanage inter-rater reliability and insure objectivity) will be defined in a future manuscript.IntroductionResearch in elementary engineering education follows on broad interest in equipping studentswith 21st Century knowledge and skills and specific concern for raising awareness and interest inengineering careers.1 Generally, K-12 engineering education initiatives intend to inspirestudents’ career awareness and interest with the hope of increasing the numbers of engineers anddiversifying the career pipeline. In 2009, the Committee on K-12 Engineering Education raisedconcern for the “paucity of data” (p. 154) regarding impact of current programs. To guide futureengineering education curricula

Conference Session

Enhancing Student Success in Two-Year Colleges

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan G. Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Klaus Bartels, San Antonio College; Steven F. Lewis, William R. Sinkin Eco Centro, San Antonio College; Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University

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Diversity

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Two Year College Division

fellow Hispanic-Serving Institutions, our college made a commitment to 1) Encourage our STEM faculty to attend Re-Energize professional development opportunities to learn and adopt green energy educational modules into our STEM curriculum over the next three years 2) Seek space to establish a "start-up green lab" on our campus with MSEIP pass through funding from the four-year institution so that faculty can conduct classroom demonstrations and our students can perform undergraduate research. This initiative is meant to diversify and continue our undergraduate research program and include our EcoCentro facility into this program 3) Promote additional related outreach and educational Re-Energize efforts to

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Samantha Ruth Brunhaver, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Holly M Matusovich, Virginia Tech; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Tech; Angela Harris, Stanford University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Education from Virginia Tech. Dr. Carrico is a certified project management professional (PMP) and licensed professional engineer (P.E.).Angela Harris, Stanford University c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Understanding Engineering Students’ Professional Pathways: A Longitudinal Mixed-Methods StudyAbstractAccording to data from the National Science Foundation (NSF), nearly two-thirds of engineeringbachelor’s graduates work in engineering fields immediately after college, while another 30percent takes jobs in non-engineering fields.1 Prior work, however, shows that most engineeringundergraduates are “unsure” about their future career direction, even in the

Conference Session

Additive Manufacturing Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mathew Schaefer, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Manufacturing

of their mold layout through the use of SolidCast casting simulation software andmake improvements to the initial mold layout. A final version of the casting design is submittedto the MSOE rapid prototyping center for fabrication of the casting patterns. The last step is tomake an aluminum sand-cast part, in a small-scale foundry in MSOE’s labs. The projectemphasizes the basic premise of the course; a manufactured part must be designed within thelimitations and capabilities of the manufacturing process.Successful completion of the project covers several key course outcomes, including: 1)understand the steps involved in basic green-sand casting process along with its capabilities andlimitations, 2) apply this knowledge to design a component

Conference Session

Make It!

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Y. Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Yalcin Ertekin, Drexel University (Tech.); Tzu-Liang Bill Tseng, University of Texas, El Paso

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Manufacturing

prototype model for an autonomousvehicle that would be designed to help those that would need it the most.Design of the Vehicle and Autonomous System The first step in converting the remote control car into an autonomous vehicle was toremove any unneeded components that were not essential to the design. The motors used forsteering and driving were originally controlled by a circuit board, which can be seen in themiddle in Figure 1. This entire control circuit board was removed and replaced with the ArduinoUno microcontroller and the accompanying GPS shield and motor shield. The shields are specialpurpose boards that can be plugged on top of the Arduino in order to extend its capabilities. TheArduino used the motor shield to control the

Conference Session

Mechanics Classroom Demonstrations

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, Angelo State University; Wade H Goodridge, Utah State University; Benjamin James Call, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Steven David Wood, Utah State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

Newtonian mechanics that students utilize to analyze and design in future courses.However, studies have shown that students tend to have different misconceptions in statics. 1-5Statics remains one of the courses where achievement levels are sometimes not satisfactory,6even though it is one of the basic courses in engineering that forms the foundation for theengineering curriculum. One particularly challenging area for instructors is to show “intangible”mechanics principles that may seem too abstract for students. For instance, analysis of internalforces of members in a truss system may be easily procedurally calculated leading to a solutionthat may not have a true intuitive meaning for the student. Thus, visualization is necessary tohelp the

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session II

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Johri, George Mason University; Lori C. Bland, George Mason University; Stephanie Marie Kusano, University of Michigan

Tagged Topics

Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

that haveemerged as a contrast against didactic teaching in formal environments [6, 10, 18, 22]. Theseinclude – “lifelong learning” [1, 10, 19], “non-formal learning” [18], and “self-directed learning”[29, 34]. Scholars who have studied informal learning see it in different ways. In the domain ofscience education research is directed towards investigation of interest-driven learning of sciencein out-of-school settings museums or out-of-school groups, science camp and enrichmentprograms [3, 20, 25]. We are aware of these debates surrounding informal learning and arecognizant that one of the goals of our studies will be to investigate students’ understanding ofout-of-class and non-coursework related learning. In other words, how do students

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Division: Fundamental; K-12 Students & Engineering Design Practices: Best Paper Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan M. Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tamara J. Moore, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kristina Maruyama Tank, Iowa State University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Muhsin Menekse, Purdue University; Sean P. Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division

) ▪ Identifying, analyzing, and implementing possible solutions with the goal of achieving the most efficient and effective combination of steps and resources ▪ Generalizing and transferring this problem-solving process to a wide variety of problems” (p. 7).This definition of computational thinking, as well as the dispositions described by the CSTA &ISTE and the core computational thinking concepts listed in the Teacher Resources (2011) areconsistent with core concepts of engineering design and mathematical modeling.STEM + Computational (STEM + C) Thinking projectThe proposed project is designed to address three critical aspects of STEM+C education: (1)clarity in what integrated thinking, engineering thinking and computational

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aimee T. Ulstad, Ohio State University; Yeonsu Ryu

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Industrial Engineering

issued 14 Grand Challenges encompassing the broadrange of human concern including sustainability, health, vulnerability, and the joy of living.6 To impact these Grand Challenges, the NAE has identified a need to change theeducational process for the engineers that will tackle these challenges and have challengedinstitutions of higher education to meet these goals. As of March 2015, the NAE havesigned 122 engineering schools to a pledge to educate a total of 20,000 Grand ChallengeEngineers over the next decade. According to their press release, “The Grand Challengeengineers will be trained through special programs at each institution that integrate fiveeducational elements: (1) a hands-on research or design project connected to the

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; Luke S. Lee P.E., University of the Pacific; Gary M. Litton, University of the Pacific

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Civil Engineering

used topromote participation.Student Evaluations of Instruction – Analysis of Response RatesA pilot study was performed in the SOECS in Fall 2015 to examine effects of interventions onstudent participation in end-of-semester evaluations. For the seven course/lab sections listed inTable 1, interventions were implemented in Fall 2015 but not in prior semesters. The interventionmechanisms used are shown in Table 1. A total of 75 different course sections were taught in Fall2015 by SOECS faculty. Table 1. Interventions used in Fall 2015 courses to evaluate effects on response rates for end-of-semester evaluations No. of Students Course Subject

Conference Session

Uses for MATLAB in Mechancial Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roche de Guzman, Hofstra University; John Carmine Vaccaro, Hofstra University; Alexander Hans Pesch, Hofstra University; Kevin C. Craig, Hofstra University

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Mechanical Engineering

; SimulinkAbstractThe current freshman engineering computer programming course, which utilizes MATLABprogramming language, is being experimentally redesigned to incorporate and highlightactivities focused on engineering problem solving and system investigation processes. Thesemethods hope to develop the students’ critical-thinking and analytical skills that are more suitedand applicable in real-world engineering. Course description and sample problems arepresented. Results will be shown in a follow-up study comparing the standard computerprogram syntax-based approach to this pilot course which employs Simulink model-baseddesigns and hardware demonstrations.1 Introduction In 1969, one of the authors was a plebe (freshman) at West Point, engineering was