Conference Session

Real and Virtual - "New" Approaches to Teaching "Old" Courses

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM), México; Manuel E Macías, ITESM, Campus Monterrey

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #8178Solving Material Balance Problems at Unsteady State using a Remote Labo-ratory in the classroomDr. Darinka del Carmen Ramirez, Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM), M´exico Dr. Darinka del Carmen Ram´ırez Hern´andez has been a professor in the Chemical Engineering Depart- ment of Tecnol´ogico de Monterrey (ITESM) in Campus Monterrey, M´exico since 1996. She also works on the Virtual Laboratory Project at ITESM. Dr. Ram´ırez earned a Ph.D. in Innovation in Education from ITESM in 2011, an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from ITESM in 1989, and a B.S. in Biochemical Engi- neering from IT La Paz in 1987. She teaches to

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FPD 9: First-Year Engineering Courses, Part III: Research, Sustainability, and Professionalism

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dirk Colbry, Michigan State University; Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University

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First-Year Programs

Paper ID #6188STEM inSight: Developing a Research Skills Course for First- and Second-Year StudentsDr. Dirk Colbry, Michigan State UniversityDr. Katy Luchini-Colbry, Michigan State University Katy Luchini-Colbry is the Director for Graduate Recruiting 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 received her Ph.D. and M.S.E. in computer science and engineering from the University of Michigan. She has published nearly two dozen peer-reviewed works related to her interests in educational

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Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo; Michael J. Prince, Bucknell University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #6970Summer Faculty Immersion as a Strategy to Diffuse Engineering EducationInnovations: First Year ResultsDr. Juan C Morales, Universidad del Turabo Dr. Juan C. Morales is professor and department head of Mechanical Engineering at Universidad del Turabo. He also served as the ABET Coordinator of the School of Engineering until 2011 for the purpose of achieving the initial EAC accreditation of all the engineering programs at Universidad del Turabo. As ABET Coordinator, Dr. Morales had the privilege of working closely with the entire engineering faculty in the process of establishing a systemic and sustainable

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred J Figliano, Troy University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Paper ID #7401Teaching for Transfer in Engineering High School Programs: A Study inProgressDr. Fred J Figliano, Troy University Fred J. Figliano is currently teaching pre-engineering courses in a high school setting. He is also an adjunct professor in the school of education at Troy University. Prior to his current positions, he graduated with a Ph.D. and an M.A.E.D. in Curriculum and Instruction with a specialization in Technology/STEM Education from Virginia Tech. As part of the graduate program in Technology/STEM education, he has taken part in courses to inform himself of STEM foundations, pedagogy, trends and

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Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mario W. Gomes, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #7451Team-Based Design-and-Build Projects in a Large Freshman Mechanical En-gineering ClassDr. Mario W. Gomes, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE)Dr. Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE) Dr. Elizabeth A. DeBartolo is an associate professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the Rochester Institute of Technology. She works with students on the design of assistive devices and rehabili- tation aids, and characterizing the mechanical behavior of materials. Dr. DeBartolo serves on her college’s leadership teams for both multi-disciplinary capstone design and outreach program

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Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University; Donald D. Carpenter P.E., Lawrence Technological University; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #6322Two Years Later: A longitudinal look at the impact of engineering ethics ed-ucationDr. Trevor Scott Harding, California Polytechnic State University Dr. Trevor Harding, Ph.D., is a professor and chair of Materials Engineering at California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo, where he teaches courses in engineering design from a materials perspective. He is currently PI on a multi-university collaborative research study assessing the ethical outcomes associated with the curricular and extra-curricular experiences of engineering undergraduates on a national scale. In addition, Dr. Harding has

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Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Continuing Professional Development

Paper ID #5718Undergraduate GPA as a Critical Success Factor in Evaluating ProfessionalWorking Adult Learner Admissions AcceptabilityDr. Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Springer currently serves in a dual capacity as the Purdue University, College of Technology, Execu- tive Director for College of Technology Operations and Strategic Initiatives, and, the Academic Center for Professional Studies in Technology and Applied Research (ProSTAR), located in West Lafayette, Indiana. He possesses over 30 years of theoretical and industry-based practical experience from four disciplines

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Aerospace Division Technical Session 2

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin; Adam Wayne Nokes, The University of Texas at Austin; Wallace T. Fowler P.E., University of Texas, Austin

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Aerospace

Paper ID #7481Using a Graduate Student Developed Trajectory Generation Program to Fa-cilitate Undergraduate Spacecraft / Mission Capstone Design ProjectsMr. Martin James Brennan, University of Texas, Austin Martin James Brennan developed a passion for Science and Mathematics at Mississippi State University (MSU), where he met his wife Holly. In December 2008, he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering with an emphasis in Astrodynamics, a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, and a minor in Mathematics. He began his graduate career in Aerospace Engineering with a focus in Orbital Mechanics in

Conference Session

New Approaches and Applications to Enhance Technological Literacy - Part I

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University; Laia Cari Robichaux, Oregon State University

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Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

Paper ID #6680Waves of Engineering: Using a mini-wave flume to foster engineering literacyMs. Alicia L Lyman-Holt, Oregon State University Ms. Lyman-Holt has been the Education and Outreach Coordinator at the O.H. Hinsdale Wave Research Laboratory since 2005. She manages and leads the diverse outreach and education programing at the laboratory which serves over 5000 visitors per year, including K-12 students, undergraduate, graduate students, media outlets and the general public. She also takes the mini-flume ”on the road” to large public events, such as Smithsonian Folklife Festival and Engineering Week Family day

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Biomedical Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lunal Khuon, Villanova University; Kevin M Buckley, Villanova University

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Biomedical

Paper ID #7190Work in Progress: Assessment of a Freshman Engineering Project on Con-trasting Automatic Blood Pressure Measurement ApproachesDr. Lunal Khuon, Villanova University Dr. Lunal Khuon is an assistant professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at Villanova University. He received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. At present, Dr. Khuon’s professional interests are in developing new courses in biomedical engineering and conducting research and development of novel portable medi- cal electronic devices. Previous to Villanova

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton

A New Research Class as the Capstone to an Alternative Energy Minor Tony Kerzmann 1 and Gavin Buxton 2 1 Department of Engineering, Robert Morris University. Kerzmann@rmu.edu 2 Department of Science, Robert Morris University. Buxton@rmu.edu 6001 University Blvd, Moon Township, PA 15108AbstractThe culmination of the alternative energy minor at Robert Morris University is a capstone coursewhich challenges the students and unleashes their creativity and enthusiasm for the minor. Thecourse, ENGR/ENVS4112 Energy Research Seminar, focuses on the current issues ofimportance in the alternative energy field. Each student

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Hong Li

AN INNOVATED TEACHING TO MOTIVATE ACTIVE LEARNING - A CASE STUDY IN PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE COURSE Hong Li The New York City College of Technology-CUNY 300 Jay Street N914 Brooklyn, NY 11201 Abstract: In education institutions, most entering college students, with the aid of highly developed digital technology, have developed the intuition that enables them to be active learners. In today’s modern society, students and educators are interested in teaching approaches that enable students to learn at their own pace by leveraging their comfort with

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Suzanne Keilson

PERSONAL REFLECTION ON A SUMMER EXPERIENCE TEACHING HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL GIRLS Suzanne Keilson skeilson@loyola.edu Loyola University Maryland 4501 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210Abstract: This paper presents personal reflections on an experience of just a few days of teaching high school andmiddle school girls over the summer in a STEM outreach program. The program is intended to stimulate curiosityand excitement about college in general and education and careers in STEM in particular. This paper intends topromote a deeper conversation about the

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2013 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

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Adam Paczuski; S.M. Krishnan

ANALYZING PRODUCT FAILURES AND IMPROVING DESIGN: A CASE STUDY IN MEDICAL ROBOTICS Adam Paczuski S.M. Krishnan Ph.D. paczuskia@wit.edu krishnans@wit.edu Wentworth Institute of Technology 550 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02115Abstract: Robotic assistance is utilized in complex surgeries due to claims citingbetter procedure planning, enhanced user training, and overall improved operationwhen compared with conventional surgery. Robot-assisted surgery seems to be anincreasingly viable and acceptable option to the patient community with continualadvances in technology. However, questions arise about the safety aspects of therobotic assistance in

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

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Nicholas M. Rhodes; Matthew A. Ung; Jim Herold; Thomas F. Stahovich

Using a Lexical and Temporal Analysis of Students’ Self- Explanation to Predict Understanding Nicholas M. Rhodes1, Matthew A. Ung2, Jim Herold1, Thomas F. Stahovich2 1 Department of Computer Science, University of California Riverside 2 Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of California RiversideAbstractNumerous studies have shown that self-explanation can lead to increased learning outcomes.Here we examine how the how the quality of self-explanation correlates with performance. Morespecifically, we examine how the words students use in their self-explanations correlate withperformance on homework. We also examine how the time spent solving

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2013 Pacific Southwest Section Meeting

Authors

Andrew Siefert; Jonathan Hoy; Keith Christman; Kevin R. Anderson

SUBMITTED TO THE AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION PACIFIC SOUTHWEST SECTION CONFERENCE UCR, APRIL 18-20, 2013 Using Arduino Microcontroller Based Robot Projects to Teach Mechatronics in a Hands-On Mechanical Engineering Curriculum Andrew Siefert, Jonathan Hoy, Keith Christman, Dr. Kevin R. Anderson, P.E. California State Polytechnic University at Pomona Mechanical Engineering Department Mechatronics and Robotics Laboratory

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2013 GSW

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S. Nasrazadani; Devon Henkis

Friday Afternoon Session 2- Faculty A Recent Experience in Utilization of Online Resources in Teaching Undergraduate Dynamics S. Nasrazadani and Devon Henkis Engineering Technology Department University of North Texas AbstractUndergraduate Engineering Dynamics (ENGR 2302) is one of the challenging courses in bothEngineering and Engineering Technology curricula. Variety of topics related to EngineeringMechanics is covered in this course with varying degrees of difficulty students perceived todevelop their understandings of the

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2013 GSW

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Tanvir Manzur; Md. Kabirul Islam; Nur Yazdani

Extended Abstract with Poster Obtaining ABET Accreditation: Identifying Challenges, Problem and Prospects for BUET: A Case Study Tanvir Manzur, Md. Kabirul Islam Civil Engineering Department University of Engineering and Technology Dhaka, Bangladesh Nur Yazdani Civil Engineering Department University of Texas at Arlington Texas, USA Extended AbstractBangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET) is the premier engineering

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2013 GSW

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Edward E. Anderson

Friday Afternoon Session 2- Faculty M-Model: A High-Fidelity On-Line Homework System for Engineering Mechanics Edward E. Anderson Department of Mechanical Engineering Texas Tech University AbstractStudents solve problems by developing mental models of the problem. Although these modelsare many and diverse, a common one used in engineering education consists of identifying theknown and unknown variables, construction of a graphical problem representation, anddeveloping a mathematical model derived from the

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2013 ASEE Midwest Section Conference

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Lin Wang; Si Ma; Haifeng Yan

Developing a Practicum Plan for Undergraduate Students in Railway Design and Operation Major of Transportation Engineering Lin Wang, Si Ma and Haifeng YanSchool of Transportation & Logistics, Southwest Jiaotong University, Chengdu, Sichuan, P. R. ChinaAbstractBecause of the increasing complexity and advancements in the area of railwayindustry, there is a growing demand for graduates to be specialists with systematicviews, specialized skills and innovative abilities. This paper presents an overview ofthe present typical arrangements of practicum curricula in railway design andoperation major in transportation engineering education for the rapid development ofrailway industry in China

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2013 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bryndol Sones; Frank Wattenberg

235 DIY MODELING: A MODELING-SIMULATION COMPLEMENT TO CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGIES IN UNDERGRADUATE PHYSICS AND ENGINEERING COURSES Bryndol Sones Frank Wattenberg bryndol.sones@usma.edu frank.wattenberg@usma.edu U.S. Military Academy West Point, NY 10996 Abstract: Prompted by Eric Mazur’s 1997 book and his promotion of the practical classroom techniques of peer instruction, many physics and engineering

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse University; Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University

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Architectural

Paper ID #7804Hidden in Plain Sight: Campus Scavenger Hunt to Teach Structures andTechnology to Architects.Dr. Sinead MacNamara, Syracuse UniversityMr. Robert A. Svetz, Syracuse University Robert Svetz is an assistant professor at the School of Architecture at Syracuse University. He lectures on building envelope and interior environment and service systems technology, coordinates the third year B.Arch. fall design studios, and occasionally leads a fall seminar on serial repetition and drive. His research writing examines parallax relationships between technical building codes and design practices and more traditional

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Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohamed E. El-Sayed, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Design in Engineering Education

Paper ID #8110Integration of Environmental Sustainability with Capstone ExperienceDr. Mohamed E. El-Sayed, Kettering University Dr. Mohamed El-Sayed is a pioneer and technical leader in vehicle integration, vehicle development process, and optimization. Through his research, teaching, and practice he made numerous original con- tributions to advance the state of the art in automotive development, performance, vehicle development process, lean, and integrated design and manufacturing. Currently, Dr. El-Sayed is a professor of Mechan- ical Engineering and director of the Vehicle Durability and Integration Laboratory at

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Devlin Montfort, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

Paper ID #6504Curricular Materials and Methods for Student Conceptual Understanding inMechanics of MaterialsDr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University Dr. Shane Brown conducts research on cognition and conceptual change in engineering. He received his bachelor’s and Ph.D. degrees from Oregon State University, both in civil engineering. His Ph.D. degree includes a minor in Science and Mathematics Education. His master’s degree is in Environmental Engineering from the University of California-Davis. Dr. Brown is a licensed professional civil engineer and has six years of experience designing water and wastewater

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Mathematics Division Technical Session 3

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics; Dale A. Wilson, Tennessee Technological University

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Mathematics

Paper ID #7596Making Mathematics Relevant to Engineering StudentsDr. Michael R. Allen, Department of Mathematics Dr. Allen earned his PhD in Statistics from the University of Georgia in 1997 and currently holds a full time Associate Professor position in the Department of Mathematics at Tennessee Technological Univer- sity. His research interests include edgeworth expansions, time series, bootstrapping, online pedagogy and fractional calculus and has published papers on four of these five subjects. He minored in education and physics as an undergrad and obtained a Master in mathematics. Recently, he earned a Bachelors in

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Culture

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A Meadows, University of Michigan; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan

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Women in Engineering

Paper ID #6744The Influence of Gender Stereotypes on Role Adoption in Student TeamsDr. Lorelle A Meadows, University of Michigan Dr. Meadows is Assistant Dean of Academic Programs in the office of Undergraduate Education for the College of Engineering at the University of Michigan.Dr. Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan Dr. Denise Sekaquaptewa is Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. Page 23.1217.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013

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NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; rebecca lyons; Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kyle Heyne; Tripp Driskell, Institute of Simulation and Training; David Jonathan Woehr, University of North Carolina Charlotte; Hal R Pomeranz; Eduardo Salas, University of Central Florida; Andrew Caleb Loignon, UNC - Charlotte; Shirley C Sonesh, UCF

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

-based system for assigning members to teams using instructor- specified criteria. Advances in Engineering Education, 2 (1), 1-28. 3. Verleger, M., Diefes-Dux, H., Ohland, M. W., Besterfield-Sacre, M., & Brophy, S. (2010). Challenges to Informed Peer Review Matching Algorithms. Journal of Engineering Education, 99(4), 397 – 408. 4. Rentsch, J.R., Delise, L.A., Salas, E., & Letsky, M.P. (2010). Facilitating knowledge building in teams: Can a new team training strategy help? Small Group Research, 41(5), 1-19. 5. Zhang, B., & Ohland, M. W. (2009). How to assign individualized scores on a group Page 23.1071.5

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Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brittney Hope Jimerson, North Carolina A&T State University ; Eui Hyun Park, North Carolina A&T State University; Vinod K Lohani, Virginia Tech; Steven M. Culver, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

Paper ID #5842Enhancing Engineering Ethics Curriculum by Analyzing Students’ Percep-tionMiss Brittney Hope Jimerson, North Carolina A&T State University Brittney Jimerson is a Ph.D. student at North Carolina A&T State University. She graduated from North Carolina A&T State University with a M.S. in Industrial and System Engineering in 2013. She was an undergraduate research scholar and earned her B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management from the University of North Carolina at Asheville in 2009. She is an Alpha Pi Mu Engineering Honor Society Member, NSBE member, and IIE member.Dr. Eui Hyun Park, North

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 1

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Michael Georgiopoulos, University of Central Florida; Cynthia Y. Young, University of Central Florida; Cameron M. Ford, University of Central Florida; Patrice Lancey, University of Central Florida; Divya Bhati, University of Central Florida ; Kim A Small, University of Central Florida College of Engineering and Computer Science

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

shown positive outcomes and benefits for their students31. Theprimary differences between the educational approach of UPRM and the YES program are: a)UPRM’s program combines co-op and undergraduate research experiences where YES combinesinternship and undergraduate research experiences; and b) UPRM’s program offers a structuredprogression of undergraduate research – co-op – undergraduate research whereas YES offers achoice of pathways for internship or undergraduate research, and the flexibility of switchingbetween pathways.Key Outcomes of the YES ProgramA YES student cohort is recruited at the beginning of the Fall semester each year. Applicantswho meet the eligibility requirements of the YES program are selected based on a

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clara Pérez-Molina, DIEEC - National Distance Education University; Maria José Albert Gomez, UNED; Rosario Gil, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); GABRIEL DIAZ ORUETA, UNED; Elio Sancristobal, uned; Sergio Martin, UNED - Spanish University for Distance Education; Mohamed Tawfik, Spanish University for Distance Education (UNED); Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia; Alberto Pesquera, UNED; Félix García Loro

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Graduate Studies

: a) The latest researches prove that the successful cooperation of Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) in synergetic relationships with businesses is getting critically important, becoming the ideal driver of knowledge-based economies. The project aims to establish a stable Europe-wide, knowledge transfer system between HEIs and enterprises positioned in Engineering, ICT and Telecom industries, to ensure exchange of field-based experiences and constant flow of theoretical knowledge, organize around business and learners needs. b) The demand for highly skilled workers who have the knowledge to take full advantage of what continually evolving technology has to offer is