Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Said Ahmed-Zaid; James J. Carroll

requisites. Students typically worked in design teams and got involved in a series of design steps including planning,The authors propose an integrated modular design labora- analysis, preliminary design, simulation, construct ion, t e&-tory to enhance the existing senior design experience in Elec- ing and evaluation, class demonstrations, oral presentationstrical Engineering at Clarkson University. This laboratory and documental ion. The goal in each casse was to provideintegratea physically-based device-s and components within the student with the opportunity to develop a complete solu-a PC-based data acquisition and control environment. The tion to

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert A. Chin; Amy R. Frank

improvements in student involvement in lectures byconstantly challenging them to solve problems and answer questions (S. Eakins & S. Below, personalcommunication, May 17, 1995).Department of Geology This team’s strategy consists of three components. First, they plan to use the award in a couple ofintroductory courses the team members teach regularly. They envision the integration of interactive tutorialsin small classes and labs, and plan to introduce concepts with the aid short animations and video clips assupplements in introductory lectures held in large classrooms. Second, they plan to improve the delivery ofcomputer models and programs instruction to majors. This will include the teaching of high-level modeling,mapping, and logging

Collection

1996 Annual Conference

Authors

Martin T. Hagan; Carl D. Latino

it is usually taken in the finalsemester of the senior year. It follows a preliminary one-semester course which addresses basic skills(debugging, wire wrapping, project planning, small project construction etc.). By off loading some of theeducational requirements into the first course, the main project can be assigned sooner in the final semester. The main objectives of the capstone design course are to teach students how to work in teams and tosuccessfully design, construct and document a complex system. Each team (typically four students) isassigned a project and a mentor during the first week of class. On the twelfth week the system is expected tobe working. If the system is not working each team member suffers a reduction of a

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xiaolin Chen, Washington State University, Vancouver; Dave Kim, Washington State University, Vancouver

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

”: mechanics in the 17th and 18th centuries and thermodynamics in the 19th century.These origins have been reflected for well over a century in Mechanical Engineering (ME)curricula [1]. In January 2002, The National Science Foundation chartered a workshop on“Redefining Mechanical Engineering” to explore new possibilities for ME education.Recommendations were made to streamline and update ME curricula by introducing emergingknowledge related to micro/nano technology, product design and realization and etc. andexposing students to computational methods and design practices employed by practicingengineers [2]. To keep up with the national trend in ME education, we plan to implement threetrack areas in the program: (1) Mechatronics; (2) Design and

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University; Monica Cardella, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

mathematics, a broad notion ofmathematical thinking has been adopted for this study. Rooted in Alan Schoenfeld’sdescription of five aspects of mathematical thinking 4, this study not only examines themathematical content knowledge students use, but also problem solving strategies, effectiveuse of one’s resources, mathematical beliefs and affects, and mathematical practices.Shoenfeld's discussion is mostly based on a cognitive perspective. When referring to the use ofresources, Schoenfeld meant the metacognitive processes, such as planning and monitoring.However, in order to understand how engineers use mathematics, we must also consider theproblem from a situated perspective in the collaborative context of teammates, teachers, etc. Tounderstand

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia Mellodge, University of Hartford; Diane Folz, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

Virginia Tech.The project was designed in stages, with processing initiated in August 2008 and the vibrationaltesting initiated in January 2009. The basic project flow chart is provided in Figure 2. Figure 2: Project flow chart for microwave processing of instrument wood. Page 14.68.5Progress to DateStudent and Faculty CollaborationEach of the lead faculty members associated with this project has made multiple visits to thepartner university for the purposes of planning and experimental activities. Also, in the fall of2008, two student members of the processing team accompanied their faculty advisor to theUniversity of Hartford to present

Conference Session

Curricular Developments in Energy Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Max Rabiee, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Page 14.378.3 Proceedings of the 2009 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ©2009, American Society for Engineering Education Ü Industrial HVAC Craftsmanship Program (Tri-Gen) Ü Energy and Technology Expo – (Energy conference coordinated with Tech Expo) Ü Welding Skills Certificate – AWS certification planned Ü Construction Management Ü Architectural Engineering Technology Ü Technical Professional Development ̇ Fundamentals of Engineering Preparation ̇ Professional Engineering Preparation ̇ Professional development Continuing Education Units (CEUs)EET and MET Departments’ Shared Future in Energy and Power Systems:CAS is

Conference Session

Emerging Issues in Materials Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane Folz, Virginia Tech; Christine Burgoyne, Virginia Tech; Janis Terpenny, Virginia Tech; Richard Goff, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Materials

instructor) and a final report prepared in the form of a journal paper.Student authors were given the opportunity to submit their manuscripts to the Journal ofUndergraduate Materials Research (JUMR) for consideration. The assessment of individualstudent performance was in the form of quizzes, teammate assessment and class participation.In addition to assessing the impacts on student learning and engagement for the re-designedcourse, this paper also reports on future plans to conduct follow-on research to assess the impactsthe re-designed course may have on the senior year capstone design experience.IntroductionThe beginning of the 2006 academic year marked the first semester of a re-design of thecurriculum in the Department of Materials Science and

Conference Session

Sustainable and Urban Development

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sharon deMonsabert, George Mason University; Laura Miller, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Department. Ms. Miller is a PE and a LEED AP. Page 14.660.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Greening the CapstoneAbstractThe Senior Design Project course at George Mason University provides a capstone designexperience that integrates the fundamental knowledge employed by a contemporary civilengineering design team in areas such as land use planning, transportation design, water andsewerage management, grading and storm water design, site analyses and layout, and economic,environmental and regulatory restrictions. In response to the growing need for civil engineerswith a solid foundation in

Conference Session

EM Program Trend and Development

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Westbrook, University of Alabama-Huntsville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

classical management concepts- planning, marketing, accounting, etc. Thesecond group focused on mathematical concepts- operations research, probabilistic models, linearprogramming, etc. and the third focused on behavioral management- motivation, projectmanagement, leadership, etc. This research found that there was no agreement on the type ofcourses that should be in EM programs. Some of the EM programs were formerly existingprograms in Operations Research or Industrial Engineering. The lack of agreement of programcontent allows any university or private company to define EM independently.The American Society of Engineering Management (ASEM) was presented with this informationand realized the serious implications of an ill-defined but popular

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Research

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

plan to write a successful proposal at the national level. The NSFprogram solicitations often have a 10-20% funding rate, and it is the “cream-of-the-crop”investigators that have put in tremendous effort that get funded.Many universities often give their young faculty a “honeymoon period” with a lighterteaching load for one or two semesters (or years). If you have this opportunity, use it tocreate your identity within your new area of research Topic Y. Once the “honeymoon isover,” you may not be able to devote the time required during the academic year (youwill likely need one or two months) to write a competitive national proposal.Tip #2: “Diversify Your Portfolio” – Eventually you may wish to do research on one ofthe “hot topics” Topic A or

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Harper, Ohio State University; John Demel, Ohio State University; Richard Freuler, Ohio State University

approached. At this time, it appears thatmost problems typically encountered in introductory courses will fit into one of these matrixblocks. The point is not that any problem situation can be modified to fit in a different block ofthe matrix. In fact, the team came up with several problem situations that were not easilymodifiable to fit all the blocks of the matrix, but that would fit in 6 blocks rather easily.Recall that the purpose of this matrix, as well as the vocabulary list, is to facilitate discussionsamong interdisciplinary faculty concerning problem solving. In current plans, it is highlyunlikely that students will see the exact matrices presented here, but they may see somemodification. The goal is not to encourage a cut-and-paste

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Nghia Le, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

electronic circuits to count the cycles until thespecimen breaks. The prototype was then tested in the classroom to show that it is capable ofperforming high cycle fatigue tests.This paper describes the development and construction of a classroom ready fatigue tester and itsassociated electronics for a sophomore level mechanical engineering technology strength ofmaterials course. It includes a discussion of the performance of the fatigue tester, and theassessment, evaluation and improvement planned for the project. Lastly, it describes the broaderimpact of this project to better educate engineering technology students in the implications offatigue failures.IntroductionIn the limits of the classroom, both time and space, it is difficult for students

Conference Session

Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Henderson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

International

,February 26-27, 2004.The workshop structure included sessions entitled Inspiration, Discernment, Breakout Discussionand Collective Summation and Planning. The overall goal was to define the major issues in GEEand to reach consensus on action items to further the success and spread of GEE. Concludingwith action items was a strategic necessity. Ending the workshop with a list of issues andconclusions without “marching orders” would have been incomplete. The action items help the Page 11.1027.2attendees to continue the workshop discussion as they return home and give a sense of purposeand a plan for continuing the workshop in coming years.Among the

Conference Session

Integrating Math, Science, & Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Maor, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Igor Verner, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

meetings were dedicated to project guidance and studiodiscussions. Emphasis was put on the mathematical aspects of the project.The tessellation project assignment was as follows:Design a tessellation of a floor surface of 34×55 m2 by means of identical rectangularmodules. The module should be a periodic combination of various geometrical figures.Define proportions and dimensions of the figures using golden section ratio and Fibonaccinumbers. Develop a concept of the designed module choosing one of the followingmetaphoric subjects: a temple, kinder garden, political message, harmony with nature, andmusical impression.The curved surfaces project assignment:Design a plan of a gas station. Start from a zero level plan including access roads, parking

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Gartner, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John TIng, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Oguz Gunes, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

AutoCAD; being able tocommunicate technical information to an audience in written form; and being able to function Page 11.1358.4effectively in groups. Figure 2. Example design for Davidson Street Parking Lot Re-design Project.Project 2: Intersection Analysis – Traffic Signal Control (Implemented in Fall 2005)The intersection of University Avenue and Riverside Street in Lowell is highly congested and theCity of Lowell plans to optimize the traffic signal settings to improve the operational efficiencyand effectiveness of this intersection control.A traffic study was performed by the Junior class taking core course

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor Harding, Kettering University; Cynthia Finelli, University of Michigan; Donald Carpenter, Lawrence Technological University; Matthew Mayhew, University of North Carolina-Wilmington

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

individual. When comparing the ethical decision-making of engineering andhumanities students, the authors rely on a modified form of the Theory of Planned Behavior5,6 asa model of the decision-making process used by students when forming an intention to cheat.The purpose of this study, therefore, is to measure the predictive validity of the modified Theoryof Planned Behavior as a model of cheating behavior and the intention to cheat.Theory of Planned BehaviorTo provide a theoretical foundation for this study, the authors chose a modified form of Ajzen’sTheory of Planned Behavior (TPB)5. The modified model includes the explicit variables of theTPB (shown inside the dashed box in Figure 1), plus a variable describing past behavior and anadditional

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Rutkowski, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Contact Information Home Address Work Phone Number Personal Interests Fishing Mentors Thesis Advisor Personality Inventory Myers-BriggsEducation Academic Record Unofficial Transcript Registration Record Professional Development University Training Record Learning Inventories Kolb Learning Style Inventory Academic Plan

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Rahemi, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Shouling He, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology; Margaret Ducharme, Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

demonstrate an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics. (b) Students will demonstrate an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data with the use of computer applications current to industry; (c) Students will demonstrate an ability to design and apply creativity in the design of engineering systems, components and process; (d) Students will demonstrate an ability to function effectively on teams that establish goals, plan tasks, meet deadlines, and analyze risk and uncertainty; (e) Students will demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences (f) Students will demonstrate an

Conference Session

Engineering Literacy: Champions of Engineering in General Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Briber, University of Maryland, College Park; Romel D Gomez P.E., University of Maryland, College Park

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

stated by theCommittee on Public Understanding of Engineering Messages of the National Academy ofEngineering: “To be capable, confident participants in our technology-dependent society,citizens must know something about how engineering and science, among other factors, lead tonew technologies.” [1]. This lead to an expectation that the new GenEd program at UMD wouldinclude engineering as an equal partner in planning and implementation along with the rest of theuniversity.The A. James Clark School of Engineering at UMD now participates actively in the I-Series,Scholarship in Practice, Natural Sciences and Diversity components of the GenEd program. TheI-Series courses are a signature component of GenEd at UMD. The I-Series program covers

Conference Session

ETD Freshmen Students

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rex C. Kanu, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. While this course uses active learning approaches and team projects, the scope of theircontents distinguish them from similar courses that seek to achieve improved graduation andretention rates. For instance, in this course, soft skills such as technical writing, use of Excel,developing an individual academic plan of study, cooperative education, internships, culturaldiversity, quality, safety, and ethics are covered. Basic technical skills covered include math,mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering technology. The rationale for this course is toexpose students to these subjects and topics before they enroll in core engineering technologycourses such as applied statics.Assessment of learning:While the author plans to conduct this

Conference Session

Engineering in Societal Context

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon D. Hoople, University of San Diego; Austin Choi-Fitzpatrick, University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

technology platform ardupilot, and 2) design and build aunique payload for the drone. The course assignments involve designing and building the device(a clear engineering challenge) with the more conceptual work of planning for its integration intopro-social organizational processes (a clear peace and justice challenge). To facilitate thisexploration, we have designed the course to minimize lectures and instead use class time forconversations and collaboration. This will be done through a combination of group discussions,team exercises, and collaborative workshops.This paper, submitted as a work-in-progress, presents the current state of our coursedevelopment. We discuss our learning outcomes, describe our pedagogical approaches, andidentify areas

Conference Session

Labs and Experiments

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Dee Clay, Ohio State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

: • Plan efficient laboratory experiments to collect relevant data while minimizing error • Design and conduct experiments in the laboratory • Compare experimentally measured results with literature data and quantify the sources of error that contribute to differences between measured data and literature data • Prepare high quality written reports and oral presentations to summarize a project in a professional and informative manner. • Practice effective group dynamics to work as a member of a team • Apply safe laboratory practices important in the chemical industry, including laboratory safety protocols, interpretation of material safety data sheets (MSDS), and proper handling, storage, and disposal of

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Mueller PE P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark H. Minster, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Implementing Planning alternative preferred need problem the design concepts alternative Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Sustain Comp Comp Comp Comp Comp Comp Design Design Design Design Design Design Figure 1: Design process showing courses of emphasis at each stage Sustainability content was covered as five focused units: Energy, Water, Carbon, Biodiversity, and

Conference Session

Construction Engineering Division Technical Session 6 - Technology & Simulation

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey M. Otey, Texas A&M University; Jorge D. Camba, Purdue University; Nicholas Danney, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

using BIM to complete land development-based projects. Figures 1 and 2show common example assignments for this version of the class. Projects included a ruralairport redesign, an RV park, and a shopping center. These were team-based projects, requiringdesign presentations, technical reports, fully dimensioned construction drawings, andconstruction budgets. The instructors observed that in a team dynamic, some members wouldfocus on their areas of strength, so not all participants performed CAD tasks (a main learningoutcome of the course).Figure 1. Plan-Profile drawing of proposed Figure 2. Site layout and utility legend createdroadway created in AutoCAD. using AutoCAD.Second VersionAs AutoCAD is undergoing replacement by

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anthony Ferrar, Temple University; Dustyn Roberts P.E., Temple University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

semester, and serves about 400 students in a given year between Senior Design 1 & 2(approximately 100 teams of 4 students). The sequence is multidisciplinary in that everyengineer in the college participates: Bioengineers, Civil Engineers, Environmental Engineers,Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, and Engineers (with multidisciplinary study plans).The 3-semester sequence allows ample time for design and development, and themultidisciplinary nature enables teams to form around specific project requirements and exposesstudents to working with other types of engineers. If organized well, this rich structuralfoundation for the program affords the teaching team many opportunities to create impactfullearning experiences relative to one or

Conference Session

Manufacturing Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Melissa Geist, Tennessee Technological University; Yunbo Zhang, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Chitiyo, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

-basedlearning, but also included lectures, team-based reiterative design, and teaching with technology.Each interdisciplinary four-person team of students identified a health care challenge, such asdesigning a new pole on which to hang various intravenous fluids in the hospital. Once thestudents identified the problem, they interviewed stakeholders (such as nurses or paramedics),sketched solutions, and used AM and low budget prototyping to develop devices addressing thechallenge.One of the essential parts of the course was to deliver the innovation and entrepreneurshipcomponents of NSF’s I-Corps model to the teams. Two faculty members from the NSF I-CorpsSite provided training on key aspects of I-Corps, including business plan development and

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caleb Wolters, University of Dayton; Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

customer to encourage innovation, unlike industry-based research orientedinstitutions. The researchers proposed that a consumer pull for better teaching and learning couldmake a difference to encourage research oriented universities to reform their curriculums [8]. Another article presented a model for re-engineering an undergraduate industrialengineering curriculum. The model used a five phase approach which included planning andassessment, identification of emerging topics, curriculum redesign, recruitment strategies, and ameasurement and continuous improvement plan. A voice of customer (VoC), including bothindustry and academics, was used to identify emerging topics and desired characteristics forindustrial engineering graduates. The

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Samantha Deokinanan, LSAMP at City College of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

research and developing potential areas of research in Transportation.This was followed by travel to FDS during the summer for two months (June and July) to workcollaboratively with Faculty and students at UEFS in designing a Comprehensive TransportationSurvey for subsequent online deployment and in-person deployment at the FDS bus terminals(conducted by students at UEFS), the university (UEFS) and in communities across FDS. Figure 1: Google Map of Feira de Santana, with added routes of the buses and terminalsOne approach to address the projected increase in ridership due to population increases is theimplementation of a Bus-Rapid Transit (BRT) system to complement the existing SIT. Theproposed plan for FDS by the municipality includes the

Conference Session

ConstDiv Technical Session 4 - Pedagogy & Accreditation I

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Rokooei, Mississippi State University; George D. Ford, Mississippi State University; Tori Thompson, Mississippi State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Construction Engineering

rigorousprogramming, maximized participation and attendance, long enough duration, involved parents, andeffectiveness evaluations (McCombs, et al., 2011). Administering effectiveness evaluations to thestudents regarding the teaching style and course load are essential to any intensive-length course todetermine how the students viewed the success of the course and what aspects needed improving. Thebest practices for teaching a summer course according to Kops (2014) are to restructure the course,reconfigure assignments, organize and plan, and maximize support to students. Giordano emphasizedthat for effective time-compressed courses, it is essential to have clearly outlined objectives, enthusiasmand process, active classroom discussion and peer interaction