Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sanda Cleja-Tigoiu; Raluca Rosca

the following class periods, up to the module completion, we intercalatesteps in the solution with immediate MATLAB applications.Lab and Assignment PlanIn the following section, we present the detailed plan for introducing different MATLABfunctions and the assignments used to verify the learning. While some assignments are specific tothe problem we have studied, most of them can be used to review fundamental notions ofMechanics of Materials while introducing the most common MATLAB functions. It is theauthors’ hope that others will be able to use these plans in their class, with minimal modifications.Lab 1: Introduce the MATLAB software and the search procedures (in-line help andlookfor, help menu search). Introduction to matrix operations

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Amir Karimi

courses assist thedevelopment of student creativity, use of open-ended problems, development and use of moderndesign theory and methodology, formulation of design problem statements and specifications,consideration of alternative solutions, and feasibility considerations. A capstone design sequenceat the senior level provides an opportunity to apply and integrate the knowledge gainedthroughout the curriculum to the development of an instructor-approved project.Starting in Fall of 1998, ME 4811-ME Design Project Planning was added to the list of requiredcourses, creating a capstone design sequence, thereby providing additional time to be devoted to

Conference Session

Simulation Courses & BME Laboratories

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

E. Jansen

rate in context of thermal diffusion (thermal damage) and practicality (time of treatment). H. Student identifies and discusses beam delivery strategies. I. Student identifies and considers biological effects. J. Student presents plan that will le ad to adequate treatment. Such a plan should start with appropriate experiments to measure important parameters and via limited clinical (in vivo) trials ends up with an optimized treatment. K. The overall response provides an appropriate integration of all the issues that should be considered in the design .Figure 4. Rubric for analysis of question 1. The categories of the rubric were designed to assesslearning objectives. Three independent domain experts, blinded to the student’s

Conference Session

The "Education" in Experiential Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heather Lynn Ogletree, San Jacinto College; Anthony Zippay, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

experience while increasing program exposure and recruitment. Many of her articles were regularly featured on NASA’s Higher Education website for educators and students and were published or used for background research for articles in university/local newspapers. Before NASA, Ogletree served in the Air Force as a personnel officer, where she gained experience in project management, event planning, and all aspects of military human resources.Anthony Zippay, Arizona State University Anthony Zippay is the Manager of Education Strategies and Communications for the School of Earth and Space Exploration at Arizona State University. Zippay comes to ASU from the Universities Space Research Association, where he worked as the

Conference Session

Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

International

sustainable civil infrastructure systems and how toapproach a problem using a multi-disciplinary approach. A method to address such topics inengineering education is being introduced at the University of Utah using a new study abroadprogram on the topic of sustainable infrastructure. The faculty-led program to Costa Rica, hostedby the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department and supported by the EnvironmentalStudies Program, is being designed to combine engineering and non-engineering students toapproach sustainable infrastructure planning, design, construction, and operation from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The goal of the program is to provide engineers and non-engineers thenecessary broad understanding of infrastructure and in-depth

Conference Session

Energy Education Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hamid Arastoopour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Mohamed Shahidehpour, Illinois Institute of Technology; Joseph Clair P.E., Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

Joseph Clair currently serves as the Director of Campus Energy and Sustainability for the Illinois Insti- tute of Technology. In this position, Clair documents and coordinates programs for resource efficiency, environmental protection, and stewardship, while implementing an overall strategic sustainability vision and plan for the Institute. Working cooperatively with students, faculty, and staff, Clair supports the in- genious and tenacious push for true sustainability coming from all aspects of the university. In 16 years in the construction business, Clair has worked as a contractor, designer, construction manager, commis- sioning authority, and now owner, seeing all ends of the building business. In each of these

Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly L. Lundstrom, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara M. Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

to engineers from companies and a nationallaboratory presented sessions on renewable energy topics. Graduate students are paired withteachers during these sessions to collaborate on experiments and projects that deepen theunderstanding of both the graduate students and elementary teachers in mathematics and science.Lesson plans are provided for each of the presentations during the workshop that teachers canreadily use in the elementary classroom. The summer workshop also allows elementary teachersand graduate students to create rapport with one another as they will be supporting one anotherthroughout the academic year and will benefit from having a working relationship formed beforethe academic year begins. Approximately half of the summer

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert A. Chin, East Carolina University; I. Richmond Nettey, Kent State University; Edem G. Tetteh; Philip Weinsier, Bowling Green State University, Firelands

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

and as the Instructional Unit’s Secretary, Vice Chair, and Chair.Dr. I. Richmond Nettey, Kent State University I. Richmond Nettey is the Associate Dean of the College of Technology at Kent State University. He served as President of the University Aviation Association in 1997-1998 and as a trustee of the Council on Aviation Accreditation (d.b.a. AABI) from 2004 to 2007. He received the Ron McNair Award for Lifetime Contribution to Aeronautics from FAA employees in 2004 and an Eisenhower Transportation Fellowship Award in 1995. He holds membership in the National Academy of Science’s Transportation Research Board Committees on Aviation System Planning (AV020) and Airport Terminals and Ground Access (AV050) in

Conference Session

Making Headway: Two-year/Four-year Curriculum Alignment and Also U-G Research

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael G. Jenkins P.E., California State University, Fresno; Walter V. Loscutoff, California State University, Fresno; Thomas Nguyen

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

– California Master Plan for Higher Education4 (adopted in 1960)However, pressures from multiple sources are pointing to the need to change the way highereducation approaches engineering degrees. For example: • Stagnant numbers of new degreed engineers annually despite increasing demand (e.g., about 75,000 to 80,000 BS degrees per year in the United States since 2000)2 • Mandates for greater degree efficiency (e.g., minimum 120 semester-unit graduation requirements) in public institutions such as those in California3 • Increased costs of four-year undergraduate engineering programs at single institutions make attractive a cost-effective option that involves a two-year, lower-division pre- engineering program at one

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathleen Alfano, College of the Canyons

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

expertise sharing and mentoring by specific content areasbetween the CREATE community colleges. The resulting workshops and mentoring haveresulted in workshops and CREATE meetings involving more than thirty additionalCalifornia community colleges and high schools.CREATE faculty have begun to work with local agencies and their economicdevelopment activities and plan to continue these efforts in the coming year. Theseinclude the efforts of the faculty working with Grid Alternatives and the SouthernCalifornia Forum to give faculty and students internship opportunities to assist State andfederally-funded nonprofit agencies to make low income homes more energy efficient,including solar panel installation.As part of CREATE’s sustainability plan, CREATE

Conference Session

Engineering Collaboration: Faculty & Student in K-12 Programs

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holly Anthony; Josh Price; Joe Harris

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

number of male and female students with a variety of learning Page 15.711.4challenges, including students that qualify for (Individualized Education Plans) IEPs and thosewho are English Language Learners (ELLs). There were also a number of students that were ator below grade level in mathematics and who have had limited success in previous educationalsettings.This Legacy Cycle was written to be used in Grades 9–12, but could easily be modified for usein Grades 6–8. The students were not expected to have prior knowledge for the project––in factmost of the students had never been exposed to the terms introduced during the lesson.The Legacy Cycle

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Diane Rover, Iowa State University; Mack Shelley, Iowa State University

technology. The rest of the total of 21 creditscan be filled from the approved class list, including 2nd-year, 3rd-year, 4th-year, andgraduate-level classes. Each engineering department is to offer classes in their field forsuch requirements. For this study the graduate educator will be helping teach the threeintroductory classes.The Graduate Educator: Future Faculty in EngineeringWe utilize a set of bright, eager-to-learn, and energetic graduate students to teach theseclasses. These students are selected from among those who are planning to be ineducation and become future engineering faculty. These students are likely to haveopportunities to teach technical classes within their department or their program. Thatexperience is very valuable and

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

an optimization of thelearning experience that balances the needs of students and faculty alike.New faculty members entering the classroom for the first time have several daunting tasksincluding: teaching, research, service, and grantsmanship. The need for self-discipline and timemanagement was clearly established by Samples but the execution of the plan that results in abalance is always in question since it varies from person to person. Some faculty members cometo the classroom with a charge to be a great teacher and are challenged to use many of thestudent-centered techniques described in the literature. It may be expected that they areimmediately successful in implementing paradigm shifts within colleges and schools that taketeaching

Conference Session

Innovative Instructional Strategies and Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jayathi Raghavan, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Hong Liu, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

students mentioned above whose academic backgrounds aresignificantly different, 2) to customize a curriculum that will enable the students in dual major tocomplete the degree within one additional year without compromising the integrity of theprogram, and 3) to offer an innovative curriculum so as to attract students to this new degreeprogram under tight budget constraints. In this paper, we discuss how we plan to address some ofthe issues through the design of our unique undergraduate Computational Mathematicscurriculum. Page 15.160.2BackgroundFaculty at our institution has been active in research related to Computational Sciences for manyyears

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Satyajit Verma

Conference Session

Graduate Education in ET

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Jane Parmentier; Rajeswari Sundararajan

522 Strategic Multi-Model Transportation Planning 3CommerceITM 540 International Management 3AGB 552 International agricultural Policy 3AGB 494 E-Commerce and Trade 3GTD 598 Area Studies Courses 3Sustainable DevelopmentETM 526 Current Environmental Technology Issues 3ETM 428 International Environmental Management 3EET 598 Introduction to Green Technology 3GPH 405 Energy and Environment 3Core SeminarsThe following two core seminars form the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Orono; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire

practice to concernthemselves with the practices of research and manufacturing, such as environmental concernsand cost.Step 4: Disassemble, measure, and analyze data Disassembly is the step commonly considered when thinking of reverse engineering.However, to be effective, this step must be coordinated with measurements and experimentation.Two documents should be created during the disassembly of the trimmer: the disassembly plan(to be converted to assembly manual) and a summary Bill of Materials. The disassembly plandocuments when the trimmer was disassembled, who disassembled it, and a step-by-step plan fordisassembly. The plan should include a number of entries, including the step number, a

Conference Session

Inservice Teacher Engineering Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Kurpius; Dale Baker; Chell Roberts; Stephen Krause

actions and knowledge about their current practice. Consequently,we used four analytical themes (Reflections on Practice, Changes in Practice, Intentions toChange Practice, and Change in Knowledge) to examine the likelihood that what teachersencountered in the course would transfer to their classrooms. Three graduate students allowed usto gather data over a semester to develop in-depth cases. The teachers were Alice, an elementaryteacher; Denise, who taught at a Science Center; and Dana, a high school chemistry teacher.Alice intended to change, or changed things, such as teaching the design process explicitly,learning the science behind engineering concepts, developing activities for young children, usingeveryday contexts, and planning a model

Conference Session

BIM and Other New Construction Practices

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Korman, California Polytechnic State University; Lonny Simonian, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

Page 15.1320.3tasks encountered in the delivery process for construction projects9.In the past, there has been a wide variation in the level of technology used in the MEP coordinationprocess. At the low-tech end of the spectrum, specialty contractors drafted plan-views ontranslucent media and prepare section-views when necessary. At the other extreme, progressivecontractors have used three-dimensional (3-D) computer-aided-design (CAD) software to improvethe process. With the recent development of BIM technology software, the process has gravitatedtoward the use of BIM technology as BIM is becoming standard practice now for large-scaleprojects and is able to provide more efficient coordination, scheduling, and cost estimating.BIM has been

Conference Session

Issues and Directions in ET Education & Administration: Part III

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Terri Talbert-Hatch, Indiana University; Adrie Koehler, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Damon Hathaway, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis; Kelly Keelen, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and activities thatimpact student graduation from our programs. Specific activities were inventoried, analyzed, andevaluated based on the utility and effectiveness of various parts of the process that lead to desiredresults. The Task Force communicated to and involved other school stakeholders in its importantwork. Key outcomes included strategies and recommendations to guide implementation efforts tomaintain, enhance, or improve school-based activities that contribute to student success.This paper describes the purposes, processes, and perspectives associated with this planning andimprovement initiative. Each component of GREAT will be explained, and examples of bestpractices and indicators of performance will be identified. How to involve

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ECET: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Land, Penn State University - New Kensington

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

managethe development of a prototype exam. The contract was officially in place in late 2007.Exam Development ProcessWith funds in hand, a five person project management team representing the Association, theIEEE, and the SME was assembled, and the team, under direction of the SME, fashioned aproject plan that would produce a prototype exam in approximately one year. The plan includedfive major elements: Recruitment of members of the ECETDHA to serve as content experts, Development of a „body of knowledge‟ defining the field or electrical/electronic technology, Generation of exam questions covering „body of knowledge‟ topics, Independent review of questions for accuracy, appropriateness, and difficulty, and Exam

Conference Session

Newly Developed Engineering Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

AC 2010-1462: PROPOSED FRESHMEN EXPERIENCE COURSEThomas Dobrowski, Purdue University-North Central Page 15.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Proposed Freshmen Experience CourseAbstractThere are many college campus’s moving towards Freshmen Experience courses as part of aGeneral Education. While at first glance this may appear appropriate “on paper”, a one size fits allapproach does not seem logical for such varied plans of study. Each college places academicemphasis in different areas. This makes a “one size fits all” approach to a freshman experiencecourse weak as the expectations that the faculty will have of their students will vary with

Conference Session

Retention Strategies in Action Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elaine Scott, Seattle Pacific University; Hannah Azevedo, Seattle Pacific University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

graduation.To pair up Scholars with appropriate Industrial Mentors, we asked each Scholar to write a shortstatement about their engineering interests and plans. We then tried to match students withIndustrial Mentors most closely connected with their interests. Before each advisory boardmeeting (held in the early evenings), we schedule a short “Meet & Greet” function between thementors and the ECASE Scholars. The aim here is to provide a relaxed meeting environmentthrough efficient use of the Industrial Mentor’s time. Mentors and mentees are also welcome andencouraged to meet or exchange e-mails at their own convenience.So far, we have had mixed results of this program in its second year. Overall, the dedication ofthe Mentors has been excellent

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hetal Jasani, Northern Kentucky University; Traian Marius Truta, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

courses encompasses the variety of the CIT discipline. There aremany specializations possible and we plan to offer our students the opportunity to customize thisprogram according to their needs. The choice of electives also recognizes the potential of varyingbackgrounds of students entering the program. Our electives emphasize several areas which arerecognized as the main components of the CIT discipline: security, networking, systemadministration, web technology, and databases. This program is designed to provide the requiredskill sets in many of the mentioned areas. It is through the electives that the interdisciplinarybreadth of the program is implemented. Courses in business informatics as well ascommunication are weighted just as heavily as

Conference Session

Aerospace Technical Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Johnson, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Aerospace

the plan to improve safety, shown by a reduced RPN. Specific recommendations arerecorded on the form along with the responsible person and planned date of completion. Duringthe improvement of the process, the team records the actual actions taken and recalculates theRPN. Process owner buy-in is critical to lasting process improvements. The process owner is the Page 15.1334.5person who is responsible for the process after the team has completed the improvements. Theteam works with the process owner to implement the process changes. The process owner mustensure that personnel are trained in the new methods and understand why the improvements

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, SUNY Institute of Technology; Robert C Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

interdisciplinary survey minor in nanotechnology≠ Wireless Communication Systems (ETC 421) contains elements of nanotechnology like radio frequency (RF) MEMS≠ Optical Communications (ETC 483). Contains elements of nanotechnology including optical MEMS. It one of the capstone courses for students of electrical engineering technology department.≠ The modules will also be extended to other courses including, Thin Film Technology, VLSI design, Manufacturing Processes, whenever they are offered. Web access is also planned to increase the usage.In the two-year program at MVCC, Introduction to Semiconductor Manufacturing (ET 289)course is included in the plan of study. Certain features and structures in semiconductors can

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Krystal Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen Turner, Louisiana Tech University; David Hall, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

strategies, providing an opportunityfor in-class competitions. These hands-on projects buildexcitement and foster the development of student confidenceand creativity.While careful planning ensures that this curriculum is not intimidating to teachers, it is importantthat the curriculum be rigorous and challenging. Additionally, the authors recognize that it mustbe appropriate for and within the grasp of high school students and must meet local and stateeducation standards. Collaborative partnerships developed with area high schools ensure that allof these conditions are met.The crucial component of implementing a project-based hands-on curriculum in schools is theteachers. Master teachers for the pilot curriculum were chosen from three schools that

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Lichtenstein, Quality Evaluation Designs; Martin L. Tombari, University of Texas, Austin; Sheri D. Sheppard, Stanford University; Kaye Storm, Stanford University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

similar survey to high school seniors nationwide, to which 519 seniors respondedwho planned on attending college in the fall. Those intending to study engineering identifiedmiddle and high school instruction as significantly more influential in their choice of major thanstudent proclivity, aptitude, and family influences. The survey also identified specificinstructional and advising strategies (consistently mentioned in teacher interviews) that weresignificantly influential. Implications are discussed.Introduction The Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) program in engineering and computerscience was initiated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) in 2001. RET programs are

Conference Session

Integrating Engineering & Liberal Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pete Hylton, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wendy Otoupal-Hylton, IUPUI

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

% had bachelor’sdegrees and 47% had graduate degrees. But only 37% had degrees in engineering or technology.Thus, those leading the majority of companies which are advancing our technology have liberal,non-technical degrees. It is therefore surprising that many collegiate engineering programs havereduced the number of liberal arts courses required in their plan of study in favor of moretechnical courses.4Fortunately, some still recognize the importance of a diverse foundation to build a well-roundedgraduate. Yale and Johns Hopkins universities have begun offering Bachelors of Arts degrees inengineering for students seeking greater technical understanding within a broader liberal artscontext.6 Such schools are integrating the two disciplines in

Conference Session

Teaching and Pedagogy Issues in Graduate Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

thestudents showed essentially no interest in ME graduate research. These students were in theclass to earn the “easy credit” to gain full-time status. Additional survey questions indicated that100% of the class was planning to graduate in Spring 2013, one-third of the students wereenrolled in the department’s 5-year BS-MS program, and approximately one quarter of thestudents in the class had performed undergraduate research in the department. Page 24.533.5 A. To satisfy curiosity regarding graduate research ongoing in the ME Dept B. To fulfill the minimum of 12 credits required for full-time status