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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Margaret Phillips, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heather Howard, Purdue University Library TSS; David A Zwicky, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Frederick C Berry, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)
academia. On-the-jobinformation needs move at a more rapid pace and employers provide less specific guidance thanacademic instructors, making it difficult for new university graduates to solve informationproblems [1]. For engineering and technology students, workplace information use involves lessof the sources that are traditionally emphasized in academia (e.g., peer reviewed journal articles,books) and more of the resources heavily relied upon in industry, such as technical standards [2],[3], [4], [5]. Additionally, workplace projects require a high degree of interpersonal informationgathering and communication with colleagues [6], [7].Recent research from American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U) indicatesthat employers view
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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1
Collection
2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Chris Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder
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Diversity
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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)
interested in partnering with EngineeringMomentum to offer summer internships to both university students and early-stage communitycollege students interested in engineering.Engineering Momentum valued a collaboration with SPUR—benefitting from its expertise andtrack record of opening new pathways for qualified interns—which would allow communitycollege students to enter the program. Engineering Momentum placed 20 community collegestudents in 2023 through SPUR. Another 10 students interned at the University of ColoradoDenver, and five community college students interned at Lockheed Martin.Engineering Momentum research internships included mentoring from the professor, graduatestudents, and peer-to-peer collaboration between two- and four-year
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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) Technical Session 10
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Nicholas A. Baine, Grand Valley State University; Karl Brakora, Grand Valley State University; Christopher P. Pung P.E., Grand Valley State University
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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)
of the student team and their communication materials is neat and professional.  Style: The team focuses its communication on its intended audience and can maintain audience attention and interest. The presentation is clean, clear, and aesthetically pleasing. If it is a presentation, dress and attire is appropriate.  Prescribed Length and Format: The team does not provide an over-abundance of information to the intended audience while addressing the most pressing concerns and interest of that audience. Technical documents will follow a prescribed and expected format.There are several taxonomies of “audience” in technical writing style manuals [6]. We have useda simplified definition of “a
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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 3
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mahima Agumbe Suresh, San Jose State University
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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)
, modeling and system design for cyber-physical systems and the Internet of Things. She has published in several peer-reviewed conferences and journals and has been a program committee member at several conferences. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Challenges and Experiences in Implementing a Specifications Grading System in an Upper Division Undergraduate Computer Networks CourseAbstractComputer Networks is an important course in most undergraduate curricula in computingdisciplines. The course learning objectives cover a broad range of topics and skills. The studentsare expected to acquire knowledge about the basic functionality of the layered
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Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Maher Shehadi, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)
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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)
projects.Course Learning ObjectivesThe following are the course learning objectives as defined by the college for the capstone course:  Form a formal project proposal, create a functional prototype to solve the given problem.  Utilize a software scheduling package to plan and track the progress of a project.  Weigh design alternatives for customer requirements, efficiency, reliability, and cost.  Formulate and apply formal test procedures to the developed prototype.  Analyze the data acquired during testing of the prototype.  Present the prototype design orally to a specific audience.  Write a technical report including conclusions and recommendations for further work.Course GoalsThis course emphasizes aspects of
Conference Session
STEM Education at the Two-Year College
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Gabe Hanzel-Sello, Growth Sector; Janet Yowell, University of Colorado, Boulder; Cheryl Martinez, Growth Sector; Ivanna Abreu
Tagged Topics
Diversity
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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)
to all STEM Coreparticipants across the network. The series incorporates multiple workshops focusing on STEMresume writing (plus follow-up 1-on-1 resume writing sessions), LinkedIn workshops forstudents to create and update resumes and profiles specifically for STEM employers.Additionally, students participate in sessions with a STEM Diversity Specialist around DEIcareer readiness strategies. Using research and insight from top employers, the STEM Coreprogram works to dismantle career readiness challenges that impact diverse students frompursuing and/or persisting in STEM-based careers and to excel while job searching.Overall, the STEM Core Internship Development Series works to equip staff and students withspecific techniques and tips to be
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DEED Technical Session 9 - Design Across the Curriculum
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth Reid, University of Indianapolis; George Ricco, University of Indianapolis; David Olawale, University of Indianapolis; Md Rashedul Sarker, University of Indianapolis
urban environment. Thecomposition of the university is diverse, serving a higher percentage of underrepresented groupson average among its peer institutions. The total student population of the department is ~200students with about a 10:1 ratio of students-to-faculty and staff. Most classes are taught bytenure-track faculty. The engineering program has a four-year, project-based learningcurriculum, where all engineering majors take team-based project courses with external clientsfor three years. The students’ first-year experience revolves around team-based labs and lectureswith a second semester of the first year devoted to learning fundamentals of Design for SixSigma and Agile with a client internal to the department. In the second year they
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Research Frameworks for Identity and Equity: Equity, Culture & Social Justice in Education Division Technical Session 9
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charles Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; Franny Howes, Oregon Institute of Technology; Yasha Rohwer, Oregon Institute of Technology
Paper ID #37092Student Responses to a Gender-Neutral Engineering EthicsCase StudyCharles Riley (Professor) Professor and Graduate Program Director Civil Engineering Department Oregon Institute of Technology I conduct research in diverse areas of engineering education from professional skills, to writing, to gender and ethics. I also maintain a structures laboratory to conduct full-scale structural component testing and field investigations of highway bridges.Franny Technology Howes (Assistant Professor) Franny Howes (e/em/eirs) is an associate professor in the Communication Department at the Oregon Institute of
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Minorities in Engineering Division Technical Session 6
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Tahir Khan; Denise Whitford, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lisa Lambert Snodgrass, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Lisa Bosman, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sunnie Watson, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE)
space to explore their passions. To support career readiness, theschool personalizes student learning and focuses on enhancing student problem-solving skillsthrough hands-on projects. Learning is integrated into projects to support students in acquiringskills and knowledge in math, science, technology, social sciences, etc.Students' relationships with teachers are fundamental to their success in school [5], [6], [7]. Asupportive and strong relationship with teachers allows students to feel more competent, makemore positive connections with peers, and achieve greater academic gains [2]. Teachers’personal values drive their goals and behaviors at school [3]. Furthermore, motivation isimportant for teachers to persists and succeed in the
Conference Session
Transfer Programs at Two-Year Colleges in Engineering and Engineering Technology
Collection
2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mara Lopez, Arizona State University; Caroline Vaningen-Dunn
educators,administrators and decision makers by providing insight into what steps can be taken in order toaddress these issues and create academic environments that are inclusive and supportive forHispanic students at rural colleges. Literature Review Most rural HSIs face significant challenges as they strive to improve the educationaloutcomes of their Hispanic STEM students. Some of these challenges are uncommon among 2their peer institutions in metropolitan settings and others, while shared by urban colleges, areexacerbated by rural isolation and poverty. In a study of the challenges facing rural
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Sarah Lynn Orton P.E., University of Missouri, Columbia; Fan Yu, University of Missouri, Columbia; Lisa Y. Flores, University of Missouri, Columbia
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
from China. Fan received her MS in Elementary Education Science and a graduate certificate in Curriculum Instruction.Dr. Lisa Y. Flores, University of Missouri, Columbia Lisa Y. Flores, Ph.D. is a Professor of Counseling Psychology at the University of Missouri. She has expertise in the career development of Latino/as and Latino/a immigrant issues and has 80 peer reviewed journal publications, 19 book chapters, and 1 co-e ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Student perceptions of confidence in learning and teaching before and after teaching improvementsAs part of an overall research program investigating the impact of changes in teachingstrategies on
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Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session
Collection
2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Salvador A. Vargas, California State University, Bakersfield; Daniel Torres, California State University, Bakersfield; Alberto Cureg Cruz, California State University, Bakersfield
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Diversity
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Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion
the product owner. • Weekly sub-goals are based on the software requirements document, but minor changes can be made as issues are encountered during implementation. • Written assignments (beyond the design specification) are technical and non-technical, such as broad reflection essays.Assessment is based on performance on presentations and writing activities, and the deliverableis a final project presentation. Providing a complete product is expected but not a majority oftheir grade. The following changes are suggested for a more inquiry-based experience forstudents: • The premise of the project is a vague question or obstacle to the state of the art. • Students are required to have an authentic project by
Collection
2022 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Thomas McKean; Jorge Almodovar; Aubrey Schultz; Natacha S. Melgar; S. Ranil Wickramasinghe
following the tours to give the students additionalnetworking opportunities with the alumni professionals.The program finished with the students writing their reports and giving their final presentations.Reports varied in length between approximately 5 to 20 pages depending on the types of data © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 2022 ASEE Midwest Section ConferenceFigure 1. Example of Quad slidescollected. All reports followed a specific template designed to aid the program managers incollecting important information necessary for post reporting requirements. Rough drafts were dueone week in advance to both the program managers and the student’s advisor. This allowed
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Julie Dyke Ford, New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Daria A. Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado Boulder; Robin Ott, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session
in the junior/senior design clinic as well as teaches graduate-level engineering communication courses. Her research involves engineering commu- nication, technical communication pedagogy, and knowledge transfer. She has published and presented widely including work in the Journal of Engineering Education, the Journal of STEM Education: Innova- tions and Research, IEEE Transactions on Professional Communication, the Journal of Technical Writing and Communication, Technical Communication and Technical Communication Quarterly. Julie has a PhD in Rhetoric and Professional Communication from New Mexico State University, an MA in English with Technical Writing Emphasis from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte
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Faculty Development 3: Research, Practice, and Lessons Learned
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., NASA EPDC
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Diversity
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Faculty Development Division
may be associated with tenure promotion aspectssuch as grant writing, publication demands, travel, or establishing collaborative efforts acrossacademia. Additional factors are based on personal experiences, attitudes, and perceptions thatlimit awareness of the value and need to engage in responsive forms of mentorship.II. PROPOSED WORKTherefore, having a greater impact on undergraduate student success demands for engineeringfaculty members to engage in [quality] mentorship roles rather than advising roles. In this study,the authors have developed a mentorship model which allows faculty members to establish aconsistent rapport to become an instrumental and psychosocial support to shape student outcomes.The proposed model identifies four key
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
ShaKayla Moran, Boise State University; Leslie Atkins Elliott, Boise State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
. Kapon, M. Schvartzer, and T. Peer, “Forms of participation in an engineering maker-based inquiry in physics,” Journal of Research in Science Teaching, vol. 58, no. 2, pp. 249–281, 2021.[13] L. Atkins Elliott, K. Jaxon, and I. Salter, Composing science: A facilitator’s guide to writing in the science classroom. Teachers College Press, 2016.[14] I. Salter and L. Atkins, “Student-generated scientific inquiry for elementary education undergraduates: Course development, outcomes and implications,” Journal of Science Teacher Education, vol. 24, no. 1, pp. 157–177, 2013.[15] N. R. Council et al., National science education standards. National Academies Press, 1996.[16] L. Atkins and I. Salter, “Engaging future teachers in having
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Software Engineering Division Technical Session 1
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Ben Tribelhorn, University of Portland; Andrew M. Nuxoll, University of Portland
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Software Engineering Division
much more apparent. We require the student teams to meet once per week outside of class but we find that they often voluntarily meet more frequently. Certainly the leadership team (CTO and team leads) meets even though it is not required. • Students get taste of being a mid-level manager (the “CTO” role). They are elected to this position by their peers and not allowed to write any code while they are in the role. Even so, they quickly realize that it’s a lot of work. This is much more of a true leadership position than just a team lead. The CTO selects sprint goals and team composition. “I was class CTO” looks good on a resume too. • Progress is faster. Having one team of 20 isn’t four-times faster
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Computing and Information Technology Division Technical Session 5
Collection
2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Anastasia Kurdia, Tulane University
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Diversity
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Computing and Information Technology
computational problem into manageable sub-problems. • Write an algorithm to solve a specific problem, and then translate that algorithm into a program in a specific programming language (Python). • Reason about solution’s performance and measure its efficiency. • Write clear, concise documentation for their code and develop tests to verify proper program operation.The second aim is to explore the breadth of Computer Science as a discipline and how it exists inthe world: • Reason how computational tools, and computational thinking, are used to solve problems in a diverse set of application areas. • Explain the basic theory and organization of a computer system, basic operation of modern software tools (e.g
Collection
2011 North Midwest Section
Authors
M. S. Stachowicz; L. B. Kofoed
more or less formulated by Kolb the experientiallearning [8], Schön the reflective practitioner [9], and Cowan the reflective learner [10].The Aalborg (AAU) PBL model i ba ed on he idea ha den mo i a ion and engagemen isupported when students get an active role in the acquisition and creation of knowledge. Furthermore he eache ole in he lea ning oce ha o be ini ia o and facili a o in a collabo a i e oce ofknowledge development and knowledge transfer. The organization of the students learning process isbased on group work which means that peer-learning is becoming vital in the shared educationalprocess of the project group [8].The characteristics in PBL at Aalborg University, faculty of Engineering and Science are described
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Proceedings of the 2020 ASEE PSW Section Conference, canceled
Authors
Heather Marriott, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott
results in active participationduring the lecture with students seeing results in real time. In addition to working in parallelduring the lecture phase, immediately following the lecture the students try in-class exercisesdesigned to reinforce the concepts from the lecture. The hands-on in-class exercises havereceived very positive feedback from the students. Often the material seems to make sense whileI’m lecturing and giving examples, but when the students have to write the code themselves, theyoften realize they do not know the material as well as they thought they did. Students can askquestions and get one on one help during the in-class exercise portion of the class. The greatestimpact of the in-class exercises is a higher level of retention
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Disability Track - Technical Session VI
Collection
2018 CoNECD - The Collaborative Network for Engineering and Computing Diversity Conference
Authors
Alexander Michael Alvarez, University of Arizona; Paula C. Johnson, University of Arizona; Stephanie Zawada M.S., University of Arizona; Linda R. Shaw; Marla A. Franco, University of Arizona; Vignesh Subbian, University of Arizona
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Disability
testing skills), Learning Specialist (including anymeetings over phone, email, or in person with learning specialists), Tutoring (for any particular topic orsubject), Math and Science Lab (for drop-in tutoring of math and science subjects), Writing Lab (fordrop-in tutoring on writing and editing), and Tech Coaching (for help in utilizing tech resources) . Inaddition, we collected specific information on the majors of engineering students and courses for whichstudents were seeking academic support.ResultsResource Availability We found 34 webpages offering resources for students with disabilities on the arizona.eduwebsite through a simple internet search. Of these webpages, 15 pages were DRC materials ranging from‘FAQ’ and disability
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
James D. Sweeney, Oregon State University; Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Michelle Kay Bothwell, Oregon State University; Susan Bobbitt Nolen, University of Washington; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University
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NSF Grantees Poster Session
PrinciplesFigure 1. Components 11 of implementing meaningful, consequential learning in studios in CBEE at OSU.To this end, we have focused on:  Instructional Design Principles. We have convened a set of six core instructors to write an initial draft of Instructional Design Principles for studios. These include: Practice First; Group Worthy Problems, Looping, Cooperative Learning; Assessment; and Manageable Change. These will next be taken to the larger set of studio instructors for further development and consideration.  New Studio Activities. We have developed and implemented seven new studios to date over the sophomore-level sequence. Two of these are based on virtual process simulations
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Active & Cooperative Learning in ECE
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University
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Electrical and Computer
multiple choice style questions. Most clicker systems alsorequire additional technology to be purchased. Of the systems mentioned in this paper, clickerquestions are perhaps the most useful for students to see how they are performing in relation totheir peers as frequency of collected responses is often revealed to the class.While there are many options available to aid professors in simplifying grading assessments, mostsystems are limited to one style of question (multiple choice) and are not in the naturalpaper-based format of traditional assessments and problem solving exercises. Most attempts tocreate paper-based automated grading systems work effectively, but tend to be tightly customizedto a single professor’s preference or for single
Conference Session
FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University
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First-Year Programs
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, user interface design, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon. Page 12.1122.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 One-Minute Engineer, Nth Generation: Expansion to a Small Private UniversityAbstractThe concept of having first-year students conduct ‘One Minute Engineer’ (OME) presentationswas presented at the 2006
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Service-Learning in Developing Communities
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Beth Wittig, City College of the City University of New York
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Environmental Engineering
that theirparticipation in EWB helped them to develop new skills not taught in the classroom, such asproposal writing, project management, multi-disciplinary collaboration, assessment of social andeconomic impact, and social responsibility. They also assert that EWB has provided a uniqueopportunity for them to refine their grasp of concepts learned in class by applying theirengineering and professionalism skills to important problems in real environments.Introduction Page 12.1184.2Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) is a non-profit humanitarian organization that partnerswith developing communities worldwide in order to improve their health and
Conference Session
Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Chandrashekar Subbareddy, Texas State University
Tagged Divisions
Manufacturing
asked six quantitativequestions with possible answers between 0-10 (0 for “not at all successful” and 10 for“extremely successful”). These questions rated their knowledge at the beginning of semester.Additionally, some qualitative questions were asked. These questions were graded by using theevaluator’s template and an established scale. These responses established the quantitativebaseline of students’ knowledge at the beginning of the course. Step 2 took place at theconclusion of the semester. Students were asked the same questions as in Step 1. The questionsdealt with topics such as their understanding product and process development, design formanufacturing and assembly, writing, presentation, and project management skills. In both stepsa
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Use of Summer Research Programs in Civil Engineering Education
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Chris Ramseyer, University of Oklahoma
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Civil Engineering
not aware that their research program isfunding this undergraduate research program and are only interested in solutions to their researchproblem. Assessment methods for the undergraduate research include the standard methods usedfor graduate level research. This includes evaluation of the projects outcome by the sponsors,presentation and discussion at national conventions & peer reviewed journal articles. Theprogram is analyzed and the students experience and its possible impact on their personal andprofessional life is discussed and evaluated in this paper. These aspects of the program areassessed through the use of a survey.OverviewTo summarize Ramseyer1, Camp Concrete developed in response to the unique constraints andopportunities
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Computer Education Management Tools I
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Carole Goodson, University of Houston; Barbara Stewart, University of Houston; Susan Miertschin, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston
Tagged Divisions
Computers in Education
of Texas at Arlington and his Ph.D. in Industrial Education from Texas A&M University. Page 13.1109.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Student Perceptions of Academic Honesty in an Electronic AgeToday students arrive at a university accompanied by information and communicationtechnologies (ICT) that enable them to acquire information in support of academic endeavorsfrom a wide array of public and private sources, including co-located and virtual peers andprofessionals. The ubiquitous nature of these technologies creates a tension between facultyexpectations and student expectations regarding their proper
Conference Session
Tricks of the Trade II
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Marshall, University of Southern Maine; June Marshall, St. Joseph's College
Tagged Divisions
New Engineering Educators
consuming activity of viewingaudio visual materials such as DVDs. Require the students to view the materials on theirown time at the library (room use only) and write a three paragraph “executive summary”that is collected and serves as discussion points during class.Learning Technique Number 5 - Preparing to TeachDoyle in Integrating Learning Strategies into Teaching 9 suggests that we give thought toenhancing student learning, by asking and answering the following seven questions.Question #1 - Prior Knowledge: What background information do my students need to beprepared for my course?Application of the Theory:By letting students know what prior knowledge you are assuming they already have and bysuggesting ways to review or fill in missing
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2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting
Authors
Yu Wang, New York City College of Technology; Benito Mendoza, New York City College of Technology; Farrukh Zia, New York City College of Technology
are described and students' competencies are discussed. Finally,the conclusions of our work are summarized, and a short discussion is presented.Online hands-on embedded system project lab designA. ChallengeEngineering Technology students benefit from hands-on laboratory education and take-homeproject. As part of the requirements of the AAS in the EMT capstone hands-on project lab, studentsmust connect the electronics components and devices correctly on the breadboard. Students mustknow how to use basic instrumentation to test and monitor the embedded system, such as to usean oscilloscope, function generator, power supply, and multimeter. The students also need to knowhow to write and debug programs to control electromechanical devices, such