Conference Session

Construction Session 2: PM, BIM, and Collaboration

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hossein Ataei P.E., Syracuse University; Ossama M. Salem, University of Cincinnati

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Construction

diverseteams; to reflect and act ethically; to engage in lifelong learning; and to design in context.However, there are few courses in engineering curricula that could encompass all thesecompetencies in one single course. “Construction Regulations and Organizational Management”is a graduate/senior level course that is designed and introduced to the Civil Engineeringcurriculum with these objectives in mind. A Project-Based-Learning (PBL) course in nature, thefirst module of the course engages student teams to research on the engineering entrepreneurshipand the required regulations for starting a design/construction firm either in the United States orinternationally. As the course progresses, the students will make presentations on safety,environmental

Conference Session

Innovations in Curriculum and Course Development

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

developments, best learning theoryimplementations and most effective teaching practices and innovations [14].Due to the fast evolution in electro-mechanical and electronic systems, and the ever-changingaspects involved in modern industry, the maintenance of professional and academic currency isabsolutely essential. An annual faculty professional development plan is proposed in a rotationschedule, in order to provide opportunities to faculty members to stay current. The plan followsthe framework proposed by Odden et al. [15] (where applicable) and it is depicted in Table 2. Table 2. Cost Structure for Professional DevelopmentNKU Existing and Proposed Facilities for the ProgramEngineering Technology Programs occupy 9 rooms on the

Collection

2008 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

Authors

James A. Ejiwale

not well managed, itsimplementation may constitute waste rather than fulfilling its anticipated outcome of increasingproductivity. Therefore, it is imperative to educate graduates of our programs with the skillsnecessary to manage and overcome many of the difficulties typically encountered in virtualsettings.Bibliography1. Avolio, J. B. , Kahai, S. & Dodge, G. E. (2000). E-leadership Implications for theory, research, and practice. The Leadership Quarterly . Vol. 11, 4 , p. 615-668.2. Cascio, W. F. & Shurygailo, S. (2003). E-Leadership and virtual teams. Organizational Dynamics, Vol. 31, 4, p. 362-376.3. Davenport, T. H. & Pearlson, K. (1998). Two Cheers for the Virtual Office

Conference Session

Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark

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International

involving participants from different countries and cultures may differ greatlydepending on the educational traditions of the students’ homelands. We describe our internationalactivities with a focus on international students’ projects performed in cooperation with technicaluniversities abroad in order to offer the students the possibility to train their international skills.Developing and planning of such activities often gives some more practical challenges, such asdifferences in how engineering programs are designed, the differences in academic calendars andthe amount of credits given for projects and courses in different countries. In some cases, thedifferences in academic calendars are so big, that it is a major obstacle in arranging

Conference Session

NSF Grantees: Workforce Development

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Marcia A. Mardis, Florida State University; Faye R. Jones, Florida State University

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

the skill sets new professionals need?RQ3. What are the differences between the skill sets employers need and the skill sets newprofessionals report they need?RQ4. How can AM curricula be modified to best meet the specific needs of AM employers andAM employees?RQ5. To what extent are AM graduates prepared to engage in entrepreneurial and intrapreneurialactivities?The research team will pursue these questions through a multi-method approach will be taken forthe project, including qualitative and quantitative methods, informed by the lessons learned fromthe existing Assessing IT Pathways project. The work meets the requirements of Design andDevelopment Research, as specified by the Common Guidelines for Educational Research in thatit contains

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Aaron A. Jennings

realistic vision of the practice ofEnvironmental Engineering. Complete case studies present problems in rich detail.Students can (and must) pour over this information and synthesize a considerable amountof detail before experimenting with potential solutions. Clearly, one must apply this typeof assignment with care, but it can be an extremely valuable learning experience as acomplement to traditional homework assignments. Unfortunately, it is difficult for oneperson to repeatedly generate the volume of resource material required for a real casestudy. Further, problems lose impact with reuse because students begin recycling ideas.Therefore, the idea emerged that if we could share such resources among a larger group ofprofessors, we could all

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth W. Van Treuren, Baylor University

that engineers will be involved with in the future. Engineers have a responsibilityto society to address these topics. These are the problems that need technical solutions which canimpact how we live: Figure 2. NAE Grand Challenges7Every day engineers are involved in designing and manufacturing items that have great impact onsociety. The potential result is that of great good for society but there also exists the possibility ofcausing harm to those who use these items or services. How does the public have the confidence thatthe car they drive or the plane they fly on or the bridge that they cross is safe? Everyone uses thesethings nearly every day. The general public has the confidence that the items are safe

Conference Session

ECCD Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Lynn Wade, Northern Arizona University; Karin E. Wadsack, Northern Arizona University School of Earth & Sustainability; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Northern Arizona University; Brent A. Nelson, Northern Arizona University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

Paper ID #25356Using Campus Energy System Data to Save Energy and Provide Studentswith Real-world Learning ExperiencesDr. Jennifer Lynn Wade, Northern Arizona University Jennifer has been teaching thermal fluid topics and engineering design as a Lecturer in the Mechanical Engineering department at Northern Arizona University since 2015. Prior to this, she spent two years in a research faculty role continuing earlier work on carbon capture technologies. She spent four years as a research/product development engineer for BASF where she was developing catalytic converter and refining catalyst technologies.Dr. Karin E

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Freeman, Valparaiso University; Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Kenneth Leitch, Valparaiso University

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Engineering Ethics

Pedagogy for Engineering Ethics InstructionAbstractGE 301- Principles of Engineering Practice is a required course for Valparaiso UniversityCollege of Engineering students. The course was revamped in Spring 2005 to betteremphasize engineering aspects of ethics, economics, sustainability, and sociopoliticalissues.As part of teaching ethics, students have traditionally been assigned an individuallywritten ethics paper. Since students were allowed to select their own cases, it was notuncommon for some students to select the same case. There was also limited discussionbetween students regarding the cases they chose, or how they would judge the behaviorsof engineers in these cases.Starting with the Spring 2005 Semester, ethics instruction increased

Conference Session

Experiential Learning in ET Programs II

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; David Michael Labyak, Michigan Technological University; Vinh Nguyen, Michigan Technological University; Paniz Khanmohammadi Hazaveh, Michigan Technological University; Linda Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College; Scott A. Kuhl, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

and Cognitive and Learning Sciences.Dr. Mark Bradley Kinney, West Shore Community College Dr. Mark Kinney is the Vice President of Academics and Student Services at West Shore Community College in Scottville, MI. He has a passion for rural higher education, leading him to conduct his dissertation on the various social roles these institutions play within their community. His career has been spent conducting both qualitative and quantitative research and evaluating the efficacy of a wide variety of organizational initiatives. This ultimately led Dr. Kinney to found All-Star Assessment, LLC, where he applies these research-based principles to the practice of thoroughly evaluating candidates for high-level leadership

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP) Technical Session 1

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Centers, The MITRE Corporation; Michael A Balazs; Titilayo Ogunyale

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Engineering and Public Policy Division (EPP)

regarding digitalreadiness.More broadly, common terms for best practices proved requisite amongst all IWGs. At thebeginning of the Strategic Plan’s implementation, ‘best practices’ as a term was ubiquitous likelydue to its use in a range of spaces such as education, research, business, industry, and publicpolicy. Furthermore, IWGs needed a way to describe the various development stages that a givenpractice may be in so that entities could use recommended practices appropriately. This led to thedevelopment of shared definitions for evidence-based, emerging, and promising practices.The definition for evidence-based practices was inspired by the National Institutes of Health’s(NIH’s) definition of evidence-based medicine.Definition 4.3 (evidence-based

Conference Session

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session: Works in Progress

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joni M. Lakin, Auburn University; Mary Lou Ewald, Auburn University; Virginia A. Davis, Auburn University; Paul A. Cobine, Auburn University; Allen L. Landers, Auburn University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Pre-College Engineering Education Division

from teachers from mostly low-achieving schools who engaged in aprogram focused on introducing S&E Fairs at their schools. Our research questions included: (1) Do teachers perceive S&E Fairs as effective educational tools? (2) What professional development activities are effective in encouraging S&E Fair implementation? (2) What benefits do teachers perceive from introducing S&E Fairs to their school? (3) What challenges do teachers face in introducing S&E Fairs to their school?Past research on science fairs There is a gap in the literature on the impact of S&E fairs on student achievement,particularly knowledge of scientific methods and research design.6 Yasar and Baker conductedone of the few studies

Conference Session

WIED Olio

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen G. Villa, Universidad Panamericana, Mexico City; Elsa Gonzalez, Texas A&M University

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Women in Engineering

populations in higher education, more specifically in STEM disciplines, and cultural practices and their impact on education for Hispanic students.Elsa Gonzalez, Texas A&M University Elsa M. Gonzlez y Gonzlez is Visiting Assistant Professor and Research Associate in the department of Educational Administration and Human Resources at Texas A&M University. She is currently the Managing Editor of the International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education (QSE). She received her PhD from Texas A&M University in 2004, and her Master in Business Administration from the National University of Mexico (UNAM) in 1998. She teaches Naturalistic Inquiry, College Teaching and Administration in Higher Education in the

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jessica Alvarenga, California State University, Los Angeles; Mark Vincent Abbott, California State University, Los Angeles; Alexander Abramyan; Jianyu Dong, California State University, Los Angeles; Oleg Gontar; Huiping Guo, California State University, Los Angeles; Eun-Young Kang, California State University, Los Angeles; Victor Mejia; Phanit Pollavith, California State University, Los Angeles; Ricardo Sanchez; Jose Antonio Zamalloa; Nancy Warter-Perez, California State University, Los Angeles

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Minorities in Engineering

be scientists and engineers for two days and to interact with graduatestudents on a college campus. In addition, the summer camp provides graduate fellows anopportunity to practice conducting activities with kids and communicating science andengineering to a broader audience. IMPACT LA is a National Science Foundation (NSF)Graduate STEM Fellows in K-12 Education (GK12) Program that partners graduate fellowsconducting master’s research in engineering and science with math and science middle and highschool teachers in the East Los Angeles (East LA) area.1 During the year, the graduate fellowsare visiting scientists and engineers, bringing their research into the classroom. The summercamp is the culmination of the summer workshops that are

Conference Session

New Engineering Educators 4: Tips and Tools

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Randy Hugh Brooks, Texas A&M University

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New Engineering Educators

. This resulted in a MSEd from Purdue University in Learning Design and Technology (LDT). This widely varied background prepared me well for my next big adventure. Beginning in August 2018, I accepted a role as the Texas A and M Professor of Practice for the Texas A and M Engineering Academy at Blinn College in Brenham. TAMU Engineering Academies are an innovative approach to providing the planet with more Aggie Engineers. I am a technology learner and have been a regular presenter at the state TCEA (Texas Computer Educator Association) convention and PLTW state convention each year. My career began with a B.S. in Telecom Engineering from Texas A and M. Upon graduation, my learning continued at MCI, Vartec

Collection

2023 Rocky Mountain Section Conference

Authors

Salman Mohaghegi

viewproblems beyond engineering principles alone and guide them to make environmentally andsocially aware decisions.1. IntroductionThe design and operation of energy systems have direct impacts on the environment and society.Generating electricity by burning fossil fuels leads to greenhouse gas emissions and is one of themain culprits for the changing climate. Even renewable energy resources such as wind, solar, orhydro can have negative impacts on material usage, local environment, and/or microclimate.Moreover, the way electricity is produced, transmitted, and distributed to consumers canpotentially bring up many energy (in)justice issues. Particularly, as large-scale power outages dueto weather-induced natural disasters become a common occurrence

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

Paper ID #7638Assessment of a New Approach to Implement Life-Long Learning into Civiland Environmental Engineering CoursesDr. Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University Dr. Villiers is an associate professor in the U.A. Whitaker College of Engineering (WCOE) at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. His areas of principal research interest are Civil Engineering Materials and Asphalt Technology, Highway and Pavement Design, Transportation, Specifications and Construction Variability of Pavement

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holland Banse, Magnolia Consulting; Chris S Ferekides, University of South Florida; Carol Haden, Northern Arizona University; Ismail Uysal, University of South Florida

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Electrical and Computer Engineering Division (ECE)

, and early childhood educa- tion which have been published in scholarly and practitioner journals, including Teachers College Record, Early Child Development and Care, Journal of Educational Research, Young Children, and Teaching Chil- dren Mathematics. At Magnolia Consulting, Dr. Banse leads a portfolio of studies in STEM, early childhood, and prek-20 education products and tools. She is a methodological expert in multiple regression, logistic regression, multilevel modeling, and structural equation modeling, as well as in mixed-method study designs. She also oversees Magnolia’s internship program for BIPOC researchers and evaluators.Dr. Chris S Ferekides, University of South FloridaDr. Carol Haden, Northern

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Dorian A. Cojocaru, University of Craiova; Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Daniel Spikol, Malmö University

Tagged Topics

Diversity, International Forum

analytics (data-mining and reasoning) of practice-based andexperiential STEM. This data is used to create analytics support tools for teachers, learners andadministrators, providing frameworks for evidence-based curriculum design and learning systems.The PELARS project creates behavioral recording inputs, proving a new learning analytic that isscalable in application, and bridge qualitative and quantitative methods through reasoning andfeedback from input data. The project serves to better understand learners' knowledge in physicalactivities in laboratory and workshop environments, as well as informal learning scenarios.PELARS traces and helps assess learner progress through technology enhancement, in novel waysbuilding upon current research. The

Conference Session

Energy Conversion, Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nisaka Munasinghe, University of New South Wales; Hua Chai, University of New South Wales; Jayashri Ravishankar, UNSW Sydney

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Conservation and Nuclear Engineering Division (ECCNE), Energy Conversion

equipment.Dr. Jayashri Ravishankar, UNSW Sydney A/Prof Jayashri Ravishankar is a Scientia Education Fellow and Associate Dean (Education) in the Fac- ulty of Engineering at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney. Her teaching and research interests include power system modelling, analysis and control, renewable energy integration, smart grids and micro grids. Jayashri has a deep interest in learning and teaching, and consistently implements strate- gies using technology innovations and industry partnerships to improve students’ active learning. She is institutionally and internationally recognized for the impact of her innovative, research-led and highly effective teaching and leadership. She leads best practice

Conference Session

Distance Education and Engineering Workforce Professional Development

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Timothy Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman

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Continuing Professional Development

product team; the team could include people who must fulfill roles in finance,marketing, history, law, design, procurement, scientific research, manufacture, maintenance, andthe list could go on and on. The ability to effectively communicate is the most important skillthat allows an engineer-leader to bridge the gap. The continual development of all leaders,especially engineer-leaders, must include training and development of this most important skill.Therefore, every single LTP offsite has included this element as a means for training our futureleaders to bridge the gap. The “Decision Making: The Full Monty!” offsite weekend summitwas no exception.What makes the program unique compared to others?What other classroom, training, teaching, or

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jess W. Everett, Rowan University; Patricia Dee Zobel, Rowan University

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First-Year Programs

intellectual engagement. Journal of College Student Development,46(4), 429-441.13. Schroeder, C. C., Minor, F. D., & Tarkow, T. A. (1999). Freshman interest groups: Partnership for promoting student success. New Directions for Student Services, 87, 37-49.14. Denzine, G., & Kennedy, A. (1997). Creating learning communities across the lifespan. Journal of College Student Development, 38, 668-9.15. Elkins, S., Braxton, J., & James, G. (2000). The impact of a living learning center on students’ academic success and persistence. Research in Higher Education, 41(2), 251-268.16. Pike, G. (1997). The effects of residential learning communities on students’ educational experiences and learning outcomes during the first year of college

Conference Session

Two Body Solutions: Strategies for the Dual-Career Job Search

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shannon Ciston, University of California, Berkeley; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University; Christopher M Weyant, Drexel University; Robert L. Nagel, James Madison University; Jacquelyn Kay Nagel, James Madison University; Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham; Kristina M. Wagstrom, University of Connecticut; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators, Student, Women in Engineering

Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Initiatives at the College of Engineering at Michigan State University, where she completed degrees in political theory and computer science. A recipient of a NSF Graduate Research Fellowship, she earned Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published more than two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational technology and enhancing undergraduate education through hands-on learn- ing. As a volunteer for Tau Beta Pi, the Engineering Honor Society, Luchini-Colbry facilitates interactive seminars on interpersonal communications and problem solving skills for engineering students across the U.S.Dr

Conference Session

TELPhE Division Technical Session 1: Expanding Technological and Engineering Literacies

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alan Cheville, Bucknell University; John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

University. He is currently interested in engineering design education, engineering education policy, and the philosophy of engineering education.Dr. John Heywood, Trinity College Dublin John Heywood is professorial Fellow Emeritus of Trinity College Dublin- The University of Dublin. he is a Fellow of ASEE and Life Fellow of IEEE. he is an Honorary Fellow of the Institution of Engineers Ireland. He has special interest in education for the professions and the role of professions in society, and the work of ASEE’s TELPhE division from whom he has received a best paper and meritorious service awards. He is author of Engineering Education. Research and Development in Curriculum and Instruc- tion which received an outstanding

Conference Session

Faculty Unite! Effective Ways for Educators to Collaborate Successfully

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Ann Claussen, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

compare outcomesamongst different instructors. While such approaches at least appear to support the ideal of goodteaching leading to great learning, they also have methodological flaws and inherent assumptionsabout effective teaching and demonstrations of learning.1When it comes to student feedback, it is important for faculty to be able to consult with othersand actively reflect on their teaching with colleagues in order to respond in a meaningful wayand make impactful changes to their teaching.2 For example, Penny and Coe present best-practices for engaging in so-called peer consultative feedback.6 It is suggested that, for suchfeedback to be useful, it must have the following characteristics: (a) active involvement ofteachers in the learning

Conference Session

Bridging Cultures, Advancing Justice: Fostering Inclusion and Sustainability in Engineering Education

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kian G. Alavy, The University of Arizona; Matthieu Bloch, Georgia Institute of Technology; Gregory L. Heileman, The University of Arizona; Benjamin Richmond, The University of Arizona; Ahmad Slim, The University of Arizona; Mitchell L R Walker II, Georgia Institute of Technology; David Ruiter, University of California, San Diego

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

Paper ID #42714Equitable Attainment of Engineering Degrees: A Tri-University Study andImprovement EffortKian G. Alavy, The University of Arizona Kian Alavy is Director of Strategic Planning and Initiatives for the Division of Undergraduate Education and a doctoral student in Higher Education at the University of Arizona. Kian is interested in the history and evolution of undergraduate education offices at research universities in the United States, particularly their current nationwide organization around high-impact practices (HIPs). He earned his MA in Middle Eastern and North African Studies at the University of

Conference Session

MVCC Technical Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Francis Rogers III, United States Military Academy; Michael A. Butkus P.E., U.S. Military Academy; Russell Barrett Thomas Sr, United States Army; Jeffrey A. Starke, U.S. Military Academy

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Military and Veterans Constituent Committee

time, and earlyselection for promotion. When there was evidence of instrumental (extrinsic) motivation, thiseffect was diminished.ApproachSeminar courses are common in universities across the United States and can be designed in avariety of ways. Seminar formats can range from a “passive” participant (e.g. lecture series) to amore active role (e.g. learning community or research group). In lecture-based seminar courses,the goal may be to expand student interest or exposure to an emerging technology or relevantissue within the field. The learning community model is often designed to serve as the “seed” toencourage further learning in areas that interest the participants, while simultaneously allowingstudents to engage with the topic in more

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Keshmiri, University of Kansas; Aaron Blevins, University of Kansas; A Ram Kim, University of Kansas

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Aerospace

-practice model was developed when a team research component was included into theundergraduate aerospace engineering courses of Flight Dynamics and Control I and II. By takingadvantage of the unmanned aerial system fleet owned by the Department of AerospaceEngineering at the University of Kansas (KUAE), students were tasked with developing a physics-based model for one of eighteen different unmanned aircraft platforms, comparing the dynamicmodels to actual flight test data for the platform, and writing papers and presenting them to a panelof KUAE Faculty. As a result, forty-eight independent research projects were conceived, designed,built, and tested by teams of juniors in the aerospace engineering department. Since 2011, eightresearch projects

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Endeavors: Engineering, Art and Society

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Katherine Hennessey Wikoff, Milwaukee School of Engineering; James R. Kieselburg, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Margaret T. Dwyer, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Candela Marini, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

university that offers bachelor’s andmaster’s degrees in engineering, business, user experience, and nursing. Unlike a liberal artscollege, students at Milwaukee School of Engineering generally declare their majors uponacceptance. Programs are designed for students to start their specialization almost immediately,with the guarantee that if they do so and stay on track, they will be able to graduate in four years.The advantages of this model are clear, mainly financial (the faster students graduate, the lessmoney they will spend). There are however some unintended consequences of this institutionaldesign that we believe need to be addressed. The following are the most salient traits of thecurrent campus culture:  Utilitarian approach to learning

Conference Session

BIM and Virtual Construction Environments

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pingbo Tang, Western Michigan University; Haluk M. Aktan P.E., Western Michigan University; John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

related to computer vision-based robot localization and spa- tial data management for interplanetary exploration. Tang left OSU in Aug. 2010 and started teaching and research at Western Michigan University. His teaching and research interests lie in the general area of sensing and spatial information technology for construction, and facility and infrastructure management.Dr. Haluk M. Aktan P.E., Western Michigan UniversityProf. John Stephen Polasek P.E., Western Michigan University John Polasek retired from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) in 2009 with 39 years of service. He started out as a Student Highway Technician. After graduating from Ferris State University with a degree in highway technology