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DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: 2019 Best PIC, Zone, and Diversity Papers Live Q&A

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder; David Zhao; Alexandra Kulich; Madeline Polmear, University of Florida; Nathan E. Canney; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado Boulder

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2019 Best Zone & PIC Papers

- environmental protection, organizational Grad, Ind3 Cv25 ethics, IP / discussion, videos, current CS25 events, case studies, reflection Sci-Elect Public, Elective, FY to energy, climate change, NA 35e NA / 40 Lg, R1 Grad, mainly sustainability/lecture, discussion, group non-STEM projects, discussion of contemporary controversy from multiple perspectives SrDsn-Env Public, Capstone Dsn, workplace professionalism, code of ethics, 25 15 e 69 / 42 100 Lg, MS Sr, Env

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI) Technical Session 9

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory C. Lewin, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Rui Li, New York University; Carlotta A. Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James A. Mynderse, Lawrence Technological University; Vikram Kapila, New York University ; Michael A. Gennert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Intro Activity 1 M&R Intro Activity 5 :45 Hardware Discussion 12:00 Hands-on: Intro Activity 1 Hands-on: Intro Activity 5 :15 :30 Software Discussion :45 Summary & Reflection Summary & Reflection 1:00 M&R Intro Activity 2 Curriculum Discussion 2 Breakout Groups 1 :15 :30 Hands-on: Intro Activity 2 BG1 Report-Out Capstone Project Discussion :45

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Faculty Perspectives of Active Learning, Inequity, and Curricular Change

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Steven Santana, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Educational Research and Methods

] D. K. Sobek and V. K. Jain, “Two instruments for assessing design outcomes of capstone projects,” in Proceeding of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition, 2004, pp. 1–13.[47] C. J. Atman, O. Eris, J. McDonnell, M. E. Cardella, and J. L. Borgford-Parnell, “Engineering Design Education,” in Cambridge Handbook of Engineering Education Research, A. Johri and B. M. Olds, Eds. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2014, pp. 201–226.[48] A. Godwin, “The development of a measure of engineering identity,” in ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2016.[49] A. Godwin and W. Lee, “A Cross-sectional Study of Engineering Identity During Undergraduate

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Design Cognition

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Pappas

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Design in Engineering Education

. "Online Collaborative Design Projects: Overcoming Barriers toCommunication." International Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 17, No. 2, 2001, 189-196.9 Paulik, M. and M. Krishnan. "A Competition-Motivated Capstone Design Course: The Result of a Fifteen-YearEvolution." IEEE Transactions on Education, Vol. 44, No. 1, 2001, 67-7510 McMasters, J. and S. Ford. "An Industry View of Enhancing Design Education." Journal of EngineeringEducation, Vol. No. 79, No. 3, 1990, 526-529.11 Culver, R., Woods, D. and Peggy Fitch. "Gaining Professional Expertise Through Design Activities." Journal ofEngineering Education, Vol. 79, No. 3, 1990, 533-536.12 Ernst, E., and J.R. Lohman. "Designing Undergraduate Curricula." Journal of Engineering Education, Vol. 79

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Engineering Physics & Physics Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Teresa L. Larkin, American University

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Engineering Physics & Physics

assignment was utilized to allow students an opportunity to creatively expresstheir understanding of a particular topic(s) that had been discussed in class. This activity wasgiven near the end of the semester and in some ways served as a “capstone” project for thestudents. Students were allowed to select a topic(s) based on the course readings, class lecturesand discussions, any of the video segments, or topics brought up through the guest lectures. Inaddition, students were encouraged to consider the topic of their short paper as a springboard fortheir creative projects.Students were required to submit a proposal, in 250 words or less, that included an overview oftheir proposed project. Abstracts were submitted electronically through Blackboard. In

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Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula in ECE II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie A. Rursch, Iowa State University; Douglas W. Jacobson, Iowa State University

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Electrical and Computer

serious goal of increasing interest in and awareness of informationtechnology among high school students. However, the end of the year competition which iscalled IT-Olympics downplays the competitiveness in an effort to make the whole experienceenjoyable. The target audience for this project is high school students, especially those studentswho previously have not exhibited an interest in studying IT. The authors have found thatcollaborative real-time challenges where teams from different schools are required to shareresources and join forces on design challenges are very successful. The students exhibit moresocial interaction after these collaborative real-time challenges and this adds to the "party"atmosphere of the entire competition

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Godwyll Aikins, Florida Institute of Technology; Catherine G. P. Berdanier, Pennsylvania State University; Kim-Doang Nguyen, Florida Institute of Technology

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

associated the acquisition of data skills withprojects and labs. However, upper-class students recognized that all forms of assessments playeda role in becoming more data proficient, emphasizing the importance of experience in data skilldevelopment. Machu Pichu, in particular, highlighted the unique benefits of experiential learningon his intuition: “I believe that intuition plays a significant role in my school experience, particularly as an engineering student who engages in practical activities. The capstone projects provided me with the opportunity to apply my skills in a tangible, real-world context. However, in most of my other classes, there is not much room for intuition. It is more about following the

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Minorities in Engineering Division(MIND)

Paper ID #40330Board 140: Work in Progress: Exploring Innovation Self-Efficacy inNeurodiverse Engineering StudentsDr. Azadeh Bolhari P.E., University of Colorado Boulder Dr. Bolhari is a professor of environmental engineering in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Ar- chitectural Engineering (CEAE) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Her teaching focuses on fate and transport of contaminants, capstone design and aqueous chemistry. Dr. Bolhari is passionate about broad- ening participation in engineering through community-based participatory action research. Her research interests explore the boundaries of

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD) Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wynn Tranfield, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Engineering Libraries Division (ELD)

around in a circle to answer the question. If you don’t want to answer a question, feel freeto pass. The audio is being recorded for transcription purposes but will not be shared publicly. Ifyou’re more comfortable chiming in via chat, go for it, nod your head, add thumbs up.Guiding Questions: 1. What is your program (major, minor concentration), and why did you choose it? [Round Robin] 2. What makes a good learning experience for you? 3. What are some strategies you use to balance coursework and life? 4. For those of you who've completed a capstone project and/or a research paper, can you talk a little bit about the preparation you received that was most helpful and what you wish you knew before you started

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DEED Technical Session 6 Design Pedagogy

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caitlin Knowles, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Amanda Mills, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Jesse Jur, North Carolina State University at Raleigh; Yan Shen, North Carolina State University at Raleigh

), Oct. 2000, vol. 2, p. S1D/13-S1D/18 vol.2. doi: 10.1109/FIE.2000.896621.[11] M. R. Forte-Celaya, A. Sandoval-Correa, and L. F. Reséndez-Maqueda, “Perdurable and Long-term Knowledge Retention Using Project-based Learning,” in 2020 IEEE Global Engineering Education Conference (EDUCON), Apr. 2020, pp. 1428–1433. doi: 10.1109/EDUCON45650.2020.9125365.[12] J. R. McConville, S. Rauch, I. Helgegren, and J.-H. Kain, “Using role-playing games to broaden engineering education,” Int. J. Sustain. High. Educ., vol. 18, no. 4, pp. 594–607, Jan. 2017, doi: 10.1108/IJSHE-08-2015-0146.[13] K. P. Kubelick, R. L. Gleason, J. K. Rains, and J. B. Stubbs, “Capstone During COVID-19: Medical Device Development at Home to Solve Global Health

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Potpourri - A Mix of All Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sean Michael Quallen, University of Idaho; John Crepeau P.E., University of Idaho; Barry Willis, University of Idaho; Steven W. Beyerlein, University of Idaho; JJ Petersen, University of Idaho

Tagged Topics

Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Beyerlein has taught at the University of Idaho for the last 34 years. He is a former department chair and collaborates the college of engineering introduction to engineering course, the inter-disciplinary capstone design course, and the FE review course. Dr. Beyerlein has been active in research projects involving engine testing, engine heat release modeling, design of curricula for active learning, design pedagogy, and assessment of professional skills.Mr. JJ Petersen, University of Idaho American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Transforming Introductory Engineering Courses to Match GenZ Learning

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Digital and Embedded System Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Bolding, Seattle Pacific Univ; Dave Van Ess, Cypress Semiconductor

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Electrical and Computer

core.When designing such a course, the selection of a particular microcontroller is a very importantdecision. The selection should consider not only what microcontrollers are currently popular, butalso the ease of project development using the system, the availability of support to students, thecosts of starting up a lab, and the flexibility of the platform to fit into a course with multipleobjectives. This paper reports on using Cypress Semiconductor’s Programmable System on aChip (PSoC) as the basis for a microcontroller systems design course. The experience ofselecting the PSoC, designing a curriculum around it, designing laboratory exercises andmanaging the course are described. Furthermore, considerations such as the technical andfinancial

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Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Janet Ellzey, University of Texas-Austin; Brad Hull, University of Texas-Austin; Jessica Rosinski, University of Texas-Austin; James Wright, University of Texas-Permian Basin

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Nuclear and Radiological

it stands now, this course is designed toexamine economic issues regarding energy systems, plants, and processes. Engineering Page 12.513.12Design Methodology is designed to be somewhat of a reverse engineering course inwhich students learn to apply methodology in the design process. This course is listed asa significant writing component since the course will be very project based and willrequire writing of reports, memorandums, or progress updates.The final semester has only one required mechanical engineering course, entitled FinalDesign Project. This is commonly referred to a “capstone” course, in which studentsapply their knowledge in a design or

Conference Session

New Trends in ECE Education I

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fred Cady, (Retired) Montana State University; John McLellan, Freescale Semiconductor

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Electrical and Computer

projects outside of laboratory class time. It also spreads the cost of the studentlearning kit over three courses. To support students who do not purchase a kit, our introductorycourse laboratory is equipped with HCS12 modules and project boards. In addition, theDepartment subsidizes the initial cost of the kits purchased by the students. The student learningkits are also used extensively in our senior capstone project course. Depending on the instructor,some of the introductory laboratory assignments have adopted the POGIL approach assignedabove.It is early days in our implementation of the POGIL methods in our laboratories. Although noformal assessment has been done at our institution, as it has at other universities17, we are findingthat after

Conference Session

Action on Diversity - Institutional Change & Perspectives on Diversity

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan M Lord, University of San Diego; Michelle M. Camacho, University of San Diego; Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity

was an Associate Professor at the University of Georgia, where she was co-director of the interdisciplinary engineering education research Collaborative Lounge for Un- derstanding Society and Technology through Educational Research (CLUSTER). In her research, she is interested in understanding how engineering students develop their professional identity, the role of emo- tion in student learning, and synergistic learning. A recent research project uncovers the narratives of exemplary engineering faculty who have successfully transitioned to student-centered teaching strategies. She co-designed the environmental engineering synthesis and design studios and the design spine for the mechanical engineering program at

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Integrated Activities for Green Energy and Manufacturing Education

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University (Tech.); Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.)

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Manufacturing

well as for quality control undergraduate and graduate courses in ET Masters program. Also, she introduced the first experiential activity for Applied Mechanics courses. She is coordinator and advisor for capstone projects for Engineering Technology.Dr. Richard Chiou, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.) Dr. Richard Chiou is Associate Professor within the Engineering Technology Department at Drexel Uni- versity, Philadelphia, USA. He received his Ph.D. degree in the G.W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. His educational background is in manufacturing with an emphasis on mechatronics. In addition to his many years of industrial experience, he has taught many different

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation Division – Innovative Course Offerings

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leo E. Hanifin, University of Detroit Mercy; Ross A. Lee, Villanova University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

educationalopportunities. The area of T-shaped education, that touches several of the key competency areas,will be used as an example.Collaborative ProcessFigure 1 illustrates the four schools that came together as a “dense network”3. The process tochoose these schools was the result of an exercise at the 2011 annual winter meeting of KEENthat challenged the group to seek dense networks of schools with synergistic opportunities.Baylor, University of Dayton, University of Detroit Mercy and Villanova recognized that eachengaged with industry in varying and complementary ways. The University of Dayton had anextensive industry sponsored project system tapping local industry in the Ohio area; theUniversity of Detroit Mercy had extensive co-op and industry-sponsored

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Curriculum

Collection

2016 ASEE International Forum

Authors

David W. Gatchell PhD, Northwestern University; Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University; Robert L. Murphy, Northwestern University; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., university of ibadan; Akinniyi A. Osuntoki, University of Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria

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International Forum

, the biomedical engineering department at NorthwesternUniversity has hosted 2-4 engineering faculty from the University of Lagos (UNILAG) and theUniversity of Ibadan (UNI) – See Table I. For 3-4 weeks the faculty remain in the United Stateswhere they experience the following:  Participation in the annual meeting of the Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES). This includes submitting an abstract to the conference and giving a 20 minute presentation on that topic (examples of submitted titles for the 2014 conference are shown in Table II).  Participation in upper-level BME courses at Northwestern University, including the capstone biomedical engineering design course.  Visits to Chicago-area biomedical engineering departments

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Revitalizing Cooperative Education and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Stwalley, Purdue University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

definition. This offering will provide acertificate for the experience and provide central administrative office assistance in developingmore of the opportunities. Most of the students utilizing this form of practicum have gottenbehind or out of sequence from the standard plan of study and need specific senior coursesunavailable every term. This program will allow them to effectively utilize their remainingacademic time and complete some form of professional work experience. The IntensiveInternship work experience provides a significant benefit to the student and the potential for anindustrial based capstone senior project. A certified Internship program has been approved by the faculty that will providestudents with an internship certificate

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Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown; Lea Campbell, University of Houston, Downtown; George Pincus, University of Houston, Downtown

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

evaluating the student learning outcome,(4) collect the exam or assignment,(4) Using the rubric, score the artifact and review the results, Page 15.326.5(5) Use the results for program improvement. The advantages of course-embedded assessment are multiple and diverse: (1) it is a process ofusing student activities, rather than nationally normed tests or surveys to assess skills andknowledge, (2) it builds on the daily work (assignments, tests, projects) of students and faculty,(3) it gets students to participate more fully as this is not a voluntary activity but part of theircourse work, (4) it is not "added on" to faculty work but is a part of their

Conference Session

Diversity Redefined: Nontraditional Views in Traditional Environments

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard R Harris, Northeastern University; Lauren Machunis, Northeastern University; William Tiga Tita, D'Amore-McKim Business School, Northeastern University

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Minorities in Engineering

to develop beta-testing, inunder-developed countries like Cameroon, of culturally designed products/solutions, fromengineering senior capstone projects or with products launched thru “Engineers for the GreaterGood (EGG)” entrepreneurship competitions.Additionally, we are looking to recruit and expand this opportunity by inviting students from theNortheast LSAMP Alliance to participate. This will bring students from University ofConnecticut, University of Rhode Island, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, University ofMassachusetts Amherst and Northeastern University, all members of the NELSAMP, to providethis global experience to a larger number of underrepresented minorities across the three-statealliance.In conclusion, this culturally

Conference Session

Novel Upper-Level Materials Curricula

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Rajiv Asthana; Richard Rothaupt; Danny Bee

on density and porosity in single-action compaction, 2) the spatialvariation of density and porosity within a part prepared using double-action compaction, and 3)the effect of sintering atmosphere on densification (using Fe and Cu metal powders).3. The ExperimentHigh-purity alumina (doped with 0.05% MgO) was chosen for the student project because it isthe best studied ceramic. The alumina powders specified as RC-HPF DBM were provided byReynolds Metals Company (Bauxite, AR). The average particle size (from sedimentationanalysis) was 380 nm, and the specific surface area (from the BET method) was 8.19 m2.g-1;these data were supplied by the manufacturer. The powder size analysis from sedimentation testshows that ∼60% powders are finer than

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Lundstrom; Ram Chandran; Arnaldo Mazzei

working. Kettering University is currently engaged in reforming itscurriculum to meet some of these demands. The objective of this paper is to discuss two new corecourses that were developed in the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the area of multi-disciplinary dynamic systems in order to reach this goal. The idea is to teach these courses using aunified approach to systems, with hands-on laboratory experience and system simulation usingsoftware tools like MATLAB®, and focusing on an inquiry-based problem-driven approach. Thisis a team effort and a number of faculty members from the ME Department will be involved inexecuting this project. Upon completion of these courses, the students should be able todemonstrate a good understanding of

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K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, University of Texas, El Paso; Iris B. Burnham, Burnham Wood Charter School District; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Miroslava Barua, University of Texas, El Paso; Elaine Fredericksen, Ph.D., University of Texas, El Paso; Sally J. Andrade, Andrade & Associates, Inc., El Paso, TX

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

; comparisons of results from thesurveys, the beginning of the 9th grade and at the end of each semester thereafter; and resultsfrom surveys of 12th grade students (survey, PSAT and/or ACT career interest). In addition,qualitative measurements will include the random sample work of student portfolio, and theirselection of a topic for their 11th grade capstone project as an indicator of increased interest inSTEM learning and careers.Baseline quantitative measurements data will be collected each year for the 9th grade class thathas no exposure to the ICE-HS framework. The quantitative data will be tested using two samplet test to indicate a statistically significant difference in the population.By the end of Phase 1 we will have the end of course grades

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University; Hien Nguyen, Pennsylvania State University

Tagged Divisions

International

students’ meet the needs of the global workforce. One exampleof such experiences is the use of cross-national engineering student teams at the capstone level.Introduction “In the United States the oceans that bound our coasts no longer insulate us from other nations. In this dynamic global economy and political environment, engineering must adjust to the new world view.” (National Academy of Engineering, 2004)1 “Every day the men and women of this workforce will face the stress of competing in the fast-paced world of change we call the knowledge-based global economy of the twenty- first century. They will also face even larger challenges because the nation and world will need to call on them to seize

Conference Session

ECE Laboratory Development and Innovations

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Nathaniel Whitmal

with design experience that supports thegoals of ABET Engineering Criteria 2000, (iii) to prepare students for further work in DSP,particularly in their “Major Qualifying Project (MQP),” a one-year capstone design experienceproviding credit equivalent to three courses. EE 3703 has two features that distinguish it fromprevious real-time DSP courses: its use of the interactive “studio” format, and its use of softwareengineering principles.Assessment data for the course was derived from student grades, lab reports, identical pre/post-course assessment exams, and MQP reports. The pre/post -course exams focused on topicscovered in both the present and prerequisite courses, and were used to gauge the preparation andprogress of each student. The data

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Promoting Inclusivity and Broadening Participation

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Betul Bilgin, The University of Illinois at Chicago

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

diverse needs of society globally.DEI Statements in Senior Design Projects:The requirement for DEI statements in senior design projects at UIC's Chemical EngineeringDepartment is a significant educational innovation. These statements require students to considerand articulate the societal, cultural, and ethical implications of their engineering solutions. Byintegrating DEI considerations into the capstone projects, students are encouraged to thinkcritically about the broader impact of their work, fostering a mindset that values diversity andinclusivity. This integration ensures that students are not only capable engineers but alsoconscientious contributors to society who understand the importance of their work in variouscultural and societal

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Bannerot, University of Houston

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-831: CONTENT ASSESSMENT AT THE COURSE LEVELRichard Bannerot, University of Houston Richard Bannerot is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Houston. His research interests are in the thermal sciences and in engineering design education. For the past fifteen years he has taught the required "Introduction to Design" course at the sophomore level and has been involved in the teaching of the department's capstone design course. He is a registered professional engineer in the State of Texas. Page 11.356.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 20062006-831: CONTENT

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ERM Potpourri

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison; David Williamson Shaffer; Naomi C. Chesler, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Wesley Collier, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Jeff Linderoth, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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Educational Research and Methods

Paper ID #11437Measuring the Complexity of Simulated Engineering Design ProblemsMs. Golnaz Arastoopour, University of Wisconsin, Madison Before becoming interested in education, Golnaz studied Mechanical Engineering at the University of Illi- nois at Urbana-Champaign with a minor in Spanish. While earning her Bachelor’s degree in engineering, she worked as a computer science instructor at Campus Middle School for Girls in Urbana, IL. Along with a team of undergraduates, she headlined a project to develop a unique computer science curriculum for middle school students. She then earned her M.A. in mathematics education at

Conference Session

Grad. and Upper Level Undergrad. BME Courses

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Magin; Christopher Comer; J Hetling

Engineering.The objective of this paper is to describe the Neural Engineering curriculum and its core coursesat the University of Illinois at Chicago. Largely defined during the last four years, an importantaspect of the curriculum is the adaptation of research-level approaches to cutting edge,interdisciplinary problems in bioengineering to the undergraduate teaching environment. Keyfeatures of the curriculum are pointed out, and course evaluations from pilot offerings aredescribed. One particular course, Bioengineering / Biological Sciences 474 (BioE/BioS 474),Neural Engineering I, which serves as the capstone for the undergraduate track and the startingpoint for the graduate track, is described in detail. Development of BioE/BioS 474 is