Conference Session

Innovative Use of Technology II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Jamieson, Miami University; Jeff Eaton, Miami University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

/10.1016/S0747-5632(99)00026-6.[7] P. Jamieson. Using modern graph analysis techniques on mind maps to help quantify learning. In Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2012, oct. 2012. URL http://www.users.muohio.edu/jamiespa/html_papers/fie_12.pdf.[8] I. M. Kinchin, D. B. Hay, and A. Adams. How a qualitative approach to concept map analysis can be used to aid learning by illustrating patterns of conceptual development. Journal of Educational Research, 42:43–57, 2001. URL http://www.personal.psu.edu/kmo178/blogs/kmorourke/qualitative% 20approach%20to%20concept%20map%20analysis.pdf. Page 26.1588.12

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine Lindstrøm, Oslo and Akershus University College

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

and one requiring a written explanation). An example of a problem in thecategory of basic mathematics (numeracy) is the following (problem 1): “10% of the boys and10% of the girls at school play soccer. How many percent of all students in the school playsoccer? A) 5%, B) 10%, C) 15%, D) 20%, E) Cannot answer.” A problem from scientificmathematics (calculations with scientific notation and units) is (problem 2) “Complete thecalculation: s = vt = 3.0 ⋅ 108 m/s ⋅ 2.0 ⋅ 10-5 s = ”.The same mathematics test was used as pre- and post-test. The pre-test was administered inclass during the first week of first semester, before the physics course had started, and thepost-test was administered in the second week of second semester, which was the

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea L. Welker, Villanova University; Kathleen Louise Nazar; Paul Bonfanti, Villanova University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Paper ID #11480Recruiting and Retaining Women Engineers: An Analysis of a SuccessfulCollege ProgramDr. Andrea L Welker, Villanova University Dr. Andrea L. Welker, PE, is a professor in the department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Villanova University. Dr. Welker teaches a variety of geotechnical undergraduate and graduate classes, including soil mechanics, foundation design, geoenvironmental engineering, and geosynthetics. Her re- search focuses on the geotechnical aspects of stormwater control measures and the use of recycled materi- als in plastic pipes. In addition to teaching and performing research, she

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenn Stroud Rossmann, Lafayette College; Clive L. Dym, Harvey Mudd College; Lori Bassman, Harvey Mudd College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

the utility ofthe modeling and analysis methods taught, these case studies address ethical and societal issues.Like the continuum a-ha, these issues are introduced as a natural part of engineering mechanicsfrom the very beginning, and our students’ ability to appreciate and negotiate these issuescontinues to develop throughout their subsequent coursework.Such an approach has clear benefits for students, who: (a) reinforce their understanding of thefundamentals of both solid and fluid mechanics; (b) appreciate the mathematics necessary tomodel, design, and analyze complex systems; (c) see how the details cohere into the panoramicbig picture of continuum mechanics; and also (d) integrate achievement of outcomes related tosocietal context and

Collection

2015 Northeast Section Meeting

Authors

Gazi Murat Duman; Elif Kongar

Section ConferenceSince DEA is a data dependent technique, the accuracy of the model results are highly correlatedwith the quality of the data inputted to the model. However, in many cases the input and outputdata could not always be measured and/or collected accurately due to increased variety of dataproviders and/or subjective nature of the data. In the future, we plan to apply the fuzzy set theoryinto the model to overcome this shortcoming.References1 Choi, K.W., Roh , Y.S., and Yoon, J.-H.: ‘ AN EMPIRICAL EXAMINATION OFPRODUCTIVITY OF A CHAIN RESTAURANT USING DATA ENVELOPMENT ANALYSIS (DEA)’ ,International Journal of Quality and Productivity Management, 2007, 07, (01), pp. 47-672 Donthu, N., and Yoo, B.: ‘ Retail productivity

Collection

2015 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Paul Nissenson

75Table 7: General feedback about the hybrid section from post-course survey Hybrid section (n = 9) Mean ± 1σ a Effectiveness of Team Battles 4.11 ± 0.78 Opinion of quiz solutions being discussed in class b 4.67 ± 0.50 Opinion on amount of in-class time (75-min, once a week): • Sufficient to learn the material and should remain the same 66.7% • Sufficient to learn the material but should be decreased 22.2% • Insufficient to learn the material

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roxann Mackenzie Hayes P.E., University of Colorado, Denver

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

8 33.1 22.5 6.2 12.8 0.027 Page 26.320.6*Comparison of means t-test significant for p<0.05Overall Comprehensive Final ResultsEach section was given the exact same in-class final comprehensive test with eight questions (seeAppendix B) on the same date. Figure 3 (below) shows a comparison of the mean of eachquestion from the on-line classroom to the flipped classroom. 20.0 18.0 16.0 14.0 12.0 On-Line 10.0 Flipped

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Andrew Scott, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #11261How do you like your course - Blended or Flipped?: A Preliminary Compar-isonDr. Renee M Clark, University of Pittsburgh Renee Clark serves as the Director of Assessment for the Swanson School of Engineering at the University of Pittsburgh. She received her PhD from the Department of Industrial Engineering, where she also completed her post-doctoral studies. Her research primarily focuses on the application of data analysis techniques to engineering education research studies as well as industrial accidents. She has over 20 years of experience in various engineering, IT, and data analysis positions within

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

Technology & Services. Blackboard (2014). at 4. Mayadas, F. Asynchronous Learning Networks: A Sloan Foundation Perspective. J. Asynchronous Learn. Netw. 1, 1–16 (1997).5. Kashy, D. A., Albertelli, G., Kashy, E. & Thoennessen, M. Teaching with ALN Technology: Benefits and Costs*. J. Eng. Educ. 90, 499–505 (2001).6. Pascarella, A. M. The Influence of Web-Based Homework on Quantitative Problem–Solving in a University Physics Class. in Proceedings of the NARST 2004 Annual Meeting (2004).7. Balascio, C. C. Use of Web-Based Testing Software for Problem-Based Learning in Hydraulics and Hydrology. in Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2004).8. Ostle, B. & Mensing, R

Conference Session

Curriculum in Engineering Leadership Development

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven W. Klosterman, Northeastern University; Steven T. McGonagle, Northeastern University; Simon Pitts, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

Narratives That Captivate, Convince, and Inspire,AMACONxxiii French, J. and Raven, B. (1959). “The Bases of Social Power. In Studies in Social Power”, D. Cartwright, Ed.,pp. 150-167. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research.xxiv McGregor (1960), The Human side of Enterprise, McGraw Hillxxv The Kennedy Group (2012), “Organizational Climate vs Culture Monograph”, online articlexxvi Mellinger, “The Ten Rules of Good Followership”, AU-24 Concepts for Air Force Leadershipxxvii Avolio, Gardner, Walumbwa, Luthans, May (2004), “Unlocking the mask: A look at the process by whichauthentic leaders impact follower attitudes and behaviors”, The Leadership Quarterly 15 (2004) p. 801-823, ElsevierIncxxviii Ancona, Kochan

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Moses Sylvester Jaia Jr.; Payam Matin, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Engineering Education, Vol. 86, No. 1, pp. 17-28, 1997.5. Lackey, L.W., Jenkins, H.E., Mines, R.O., and Schultz, S.R., Utilizing Senior Capstone Design as an Instrument for Student and Faculty Assessment of Program Outcomes, 2009 ASEE Conference, Marietta, GA, paper, 2009006MIN, pp. 1-11, April 2009.6. Todd, R.H., Sorensen, C. D., and Magleby, C. D., Designing a Capstone Course to satisfy industrial customers, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 82, No. 2, April 1993, pp. 92- 100.7. Paliwal, M., Sepahpour, B., A Revised Approach for better Implementation of Capstone Senior Design Projects, 2012 ASEE, San Antonio, TX, AC 2012-5442, June 2012.8. Marciniak, Z., Duncan, J.L., and Hu, S.J. Mechanics of Sheet Metal Forming, Oxford

Conference Session

Mechanics of Materials

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William E. Howard, East Carolina University; Rick Williams, Auburn University; Sarah Christine Gurganus, NAVAIR Fleet Readiness Center East

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

and Exposition.4. Stamper, R. and Dekker, D., “Utilizing Rapid Prototyping to Enhance Undergraduate Engineering Education,” 30th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, October, 2000.5. Chiou, R., Carr, E., Kizirian, R., Yang, Y., Killen, B., and Kwon, Y., “Application of Rapid Prototyping for Design of a Walking Robot,” 2010 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.6. Shih, R., “Parametric Modeling, Rapid Prototyping and a Walker Robot,” 2011 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.7. Jordan, W. and Hegab, H., “Introducing Rapid Prototyping into Different Classes,” 2004 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition.8. Crockett, R., Koch, M., and Walsh, D., “A Freshman Design Experience Using RPT,” 2004 ASEE Annual

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University; Reuben F. Burch V, Kansas State University; Hugh R. Medal, Mississippi State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #13676Students’ Experiences with an Open-ended Client Project in a Graduate CourseDr. Jessica L. Heier Stamm, Kansas State University Jessica L. Heier Stamm is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial and Manufacturing Sys- tems Engineering at Kansas State University. She holds a B.S. in industrial engineering from Kansas State University and a Ph.D. in industrial and manufacturing systems engineering from the Georgia Insti- tute of Technology. Her research interests include the development of quantitative models and algorithms to design and improve humanitarian relief and public health logistics

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald D. Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Janel Sutkus, Carnegie Mellon University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Rod Harris; Matthew L. Cole, Lawrence Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

). “Ethics instruction in engineering education: A (mini) meta-analysis,” Journal of Engineering Education, 90(2), 223–229. 3. Haws, D. R. (2004). “The importance of meta-ethics in engineering education,” Science and Engineering Ethics, 10(2), 204–210. 4. ASCE Code of Ethics. http://www.asce.org/code_of_ethics/ 5. NCEES Model Rules for Professional Conduct. http://ncees.org/about-ncees/publications/. 6. ASCE’s Internet Advocacy Website, American Society of Civil Engineering, http://www.asce.org/pressroom/publicpolicy/advocacy.cfm 7. Finelli, C. J., Holsapple, M. A., Ra, E., Bielby, R. M., Burt, B. A., Carpenter, D. D., Sutkus, J. A. (2012). An assessment of engineering students' curricular and co-curricular

Conference Session

Two-year College Division: Authors Address Transfer Matters-Part II

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Goodwin Roberts, North Carolina State University; Tuere Bowles, North Carolina State University; Jerome P. Lavelle, North Carolina State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

. Page 26.296.147 “Occupational employment projections to 2018,” U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, November 2009.8 Langdon, D., McKittrick, G., Beede, D., Khan, B., and Doms, M., “STEM: Good Jobs Now and for the Future,” U.S. Department of Commerce Economics and Statistics Administration, July 2011. 9 Duda, A., “Still the People’s Colleges: The Demographics of the N.C. Community College System,” North Carolina Insight, May 2008.  10 Starobin, S.S. and Bivens, G.M. “The Role of Secondary School and Community College Collaborations to Increase Latinas in Engineering in a Rural Community”. New Directions for Community Colleges, no. 165, 2014.11 Nettles, M.T. and Millett, C.M. “Student Access in Community Colleges,” American Association

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Evaluating Student Behaviors and Attitudes

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Atkins, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Julian Ernesto Martinez-Moreno, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Lalit Patil, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Kimber J Andrews, University of Illinois Urbana Champaign ; Maryalice S. Wu, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Debasish Dutta, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Barbara Hug, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Liora Bresler

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Paper ID #13052Fostering Innovative Skills within the Classroom: A Qualitative Analysisfrom Interviews with 60 InnovatorsLaura Atkins, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Laura Atkins is a doctoral candidate in the Department of Sociology at the University of Illinois. Recent research includes projects aimed toward improving the lives of students. Her other research interests relate to health disparities along class, gender, and racial lines.Mr. Julian Ernesto Martinez-Moreno, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Julian currently works as a researcher at Applied Technologies for Learning in the Arts & Sciences

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denise Wilson, University of Washington; Rachel Roberts, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of Washington; Cheryl Allendoerfer, University of Washington; Mee Joo Kim, University of Washington- Seattle

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #13798A Sustainability Toolbox for Engineers: Exploring how Students are likely toEngage in Sustainability EducationDr. Denise Wilson, University of Washington Denise Wilson is a professor of electrical engineering at the University of Washington, Seattle. Her research interests in engineering education focus on the role of self-efficacy, belonging, and other non- cognitive aspects of the student experience on engagement, success, and persistence and on effective methods for teaching global issues such as those pertaining to sustainability.Rachel Roberts, School of Environmental and Forest Sciences, University of

Conference Session

Women in Engineering Division: Student Issues as Related to Culture

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

, make crude comments, like, “You’re not actually smart,you’re just getting good grades because you’re a girl.”Responses: a. Just blow it off. I know what I’ve done b. Say “Listen, you don’t know me. I worked just as hard as you did, and I earned my grade. I don’t appreciate those comments.” c. Email the guy and in writing ask him to stop. d. Talk to the professor or someone else in charge and ask for their help in stopping Page 26.1434.4 the comments.Scenario 2: Sexual jokeWe asked respondents to respond to Scenario 2 as either the student or as the student’s

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric A Holt, University of Nebraska ; Scott Kelting, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Professional (CGP) Designation into a University Residential Construction Management Specialization. ASC International Journal of Construction Education and Research.7. Knight, D. B. (2011, 2011). Educating Broad Thinkers: A Quantitative Analysis of Curricular and Pedagogical Techniques used to Promote Interdisciplinary Skills. Paper presented at the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference.8. Kudav, G., Cala, M., Davis, B. M., & Patel, J. J. (2004). Industry-University Partnership - A Model for Faculty Professional Development and Curricular Innovation. Paper presented at the ASEE Annual Conference Proceedings, Salt Lake City, UT, United states.9. NAHB. (2009). New ANSI-Approved National Green Building Standard Becomes Benchmark for Green Home

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

70 0 20 40 60 80 100 Assessment Exam Score % Page 26.1134.8A summary of these results are presented in Table 4 for various correlation coefficients betweenthe various quantities of interest. The math scores, designated A were correlated with theacademic indicators, designated B. For the data analyzed, there were no strong correlationsamongst the data. It should be further noted that cumulative GPA for first year was not availablein Case

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Division Technical Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Biological & Agricultural

doors were chosen to be without hinges because the swinging doors would not be able toopen in the confined space where the chamber will be located in the greenhouse. Chambermaterial chosen: a) 3/8” plywood shell for low cost and weight, b) ultraviolet resistant interiorpaint, and c) staining finish for age, mold, and insect deterrent.HEPA filter selection. Organic air HEPA filters are designed and created using opposing dualcone technology that optimizes airflow even as it filters out airborne particles, molds, insects andbacteria. These filters can be easily maintained, only needing a soft brush and water to cleanboth inside and out. In order to have this filter work efficiently it needs an airflow of 452-680CFM (cubic feet per minute) to

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Technical Session 4: The Best of the All: FPD Best Papers

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary A. Fraley, Michigan Technological University; A. J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Gretchen L. Hein, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Exposition, 2003. Page 26.1677.14Appendix A: Fall 2014 Blended Learning Student Survey 1. Of the items below, which did you find most helpful when preparing for your ENG class? (select all that apply, some options are not available in all sections) A. Nothing B. The assigned reading C. Look at course outline D. Preview lecture online E. Complete pre-lesson activities (e.g., quizzes, videos, exercises 2. On average, how much time do you use to prepare for each ENG class? A. Less than 5 minutes B. 5-10 minutes C. 10-15 minutes D. 15-30 minutes

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sanjay Jayaram, Saint Louis University; Michael A. Swartwout, Saint Louis University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

Specifications (Hands-on): The class is divided into teams of four to six; half theteams are designate Group A and the rest is Group B. Each team is tasked with building a functionalobject (tower, bridge, mechanism). However, Group A designs one object and creates the instructionsfor Group B, and vice versa. Other than the written instructions, no communication is allowedbetween the teams. (The directions will not explain what is being built, only how to build it.) Eachobject is evaluated based on performance, and the teams report on the limitations and benefits ofhaving clear specifications.• Importance of Clear Mission Objectives (Group design): The class is divided into (different

Collection

2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Diane Lashinsky, Project Lead The Way; Elizabeth A. Beaty

making the final prototype o Understand assembly constraints o Address gender and age o Understand domain and function  Begin to learn about the continuously improving Activity-, Project-, and Problem -based pedagogy practiced by PLTW, and how it is implementedWorkshop Description. Please provide a detailed description of the proposed workshop that, atminimum, explicitly addresses the following (maximum 4,000 characters): a. Learning objectives b. Hands-on activities and interactive exercises c. Materials that participants can take with them d. Practical application for teachers and outreach staffProject Lead The Way offers a different approach to learning and teaching

Collection

2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Beau Vezino, University of Arizona; Scott A Weiler, Amphi MIddle School

addresses the following (maximum 4,000 characters): a. Learning objectives b. Hands-on activities and interactive exercises c. Materials that participants can take with them d. Practical application for teachers and outreach staff MaKey MaKey Middle School Workshop Learning Objectives Participants who attend the workshop will: 1. Become familiar with MaKey MaKey invention kits and Scratch programming software 2. Contemplate the important of developing a sense of creativity and innovation in K-12 students 3. Learn how to integrate computer programming into K-12 engineering 4. Review the educational materials created for the MaKey MaKey

Conference Session

ECCD Applications

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

whole system composed of: PLC, VFD, three phase motor, motor starters, relays, contactors, transducers, weather station, and Ethernet communication system.  Experimental investigation of several alternatives (a) the power factors, inductive reactance and resistance for the fan motor, as a function of the frequency, (b) the electrical power measured for different value of the frequency,  Development of a better understanding as to how each of the above factors impact the energy consumption,  Development of appropriate and novel methods to design and to analyze the control of ventilation system,  Quantitative estimation of the energy saving potential in practical applicationsMost importantly

Conference Session

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

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

: Development and Validation. Gallup Consulting.20. Agoki. G., Ng, B. and Johnson, R (2007). Development of Communication Skills and Teamwork Amongst Undergraduate Engineering Students. Proceedings of the 37th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference. October 10-13. Milwaukee, USA.21. Anson, CM, Bernold, LE, Spurlin, J, and Crossland, C. (2004) Empowering Learning in Engineering: A Study of Learning Styles, Strategies, and Success of First-Year Students. International Conference on Engineering Education and Research “Progress Through Partnership”, VSB-TUO, Ostrava, ISSN 1562-3590.22. Felder, RM, Felder, GN, and Dietz, EJ (1998). A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally

Conference Session

ECCD Innovative Teaching Methods & Outreach

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University; Timothy A Poynton, University of Massachusetts Boston

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #11122Power Engineering Day-a way to attract high school students from underrep-resented groups to consider careers in electric powerDr. Lisa Shatz, Suffolk University Associate Professor at Suffolk University In Electrical Engineering. PI of NSF SSTEM grant, Electrical Engineering Scholars at Suffolk. Work with the Power Industry to put an emphasis on electric power in our curriculumDr. Timothy A Poynton, University of Massachusetts Boston Dr. Timothy Poynton is an associate professor in the Department of Counseling and School Psychology in the College of Education and Human Development at the University of

Conference Session

Innovations in Communications and Wireless Systems Education

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vuk Marojevic, Virginia Tech; Richard M. Goff, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Carl B Dietrich P.E., Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech; Taeyoung Yang, Virginia Tech; Christian W. Hearn, Weber State University; Nicholas F Polys, Virginia Tech Advanced Research Computing; R. Michael Buehrer, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

design research results to inform engineering practice.Dr. Carl B Dietrich P.E., Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Tech A licensed Professional Engineer in Virginia, Carl Dietrich earned a BS EE degree from Texas A&M University, and MS EE and PhD EE degrees from Virginia Tech. He has taught courses in software defined radio, communications systems, electronics, and electromagnetic fields. He has also taught short courses on software defined radio since 2007, covering fundamental concepts and enabling technologies in addition to the use of open source software to develop and run SDR applications. In addition, Dr. Dietrich has performed and directed research in the areas of cognitive

Conference Session

ECCD Applications in Energy and Thermodynamics

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

questions. The average gradingof such exam are shown in Table 3. One or multiple exam questions were associated with eachlearning objective, permitting that learning objective to be measured by direct assessment. Thepoints scored per question were converted to a percentage scale and then to an “A” through “F”scale, using the traditional grade assignments. Table 3 shows the breakdown of letter gradesreceived for each exam question. The equivalent class GPA is shown for each question, based ona 4.0 scale.Direct assessment provides the most accurate measure of a student’s knowledge in a givencourse. In this course, less than 50% of students were able to have a grade of “A”. The other 50%are subdivided between “B”, “C”, “D”, and “F”. One student was