Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Ye Sun, West Virginia University

determine whatknowledge, skills and abilities are needed by sophomore students who enter their engineeringdiscipline major. The items on the resulting list were discussed, refined, prioritized, and, finally,categorized as basic skills, fundamental engineering topics, and computer tools. The first yearexperience was then reviewed in relation to those elements and several changes wererecommended and made to the freshman engineering program.No significant changes were made to the one-credit engineering orientation course, whichprovides an excellent introduction to college life and engineering disciplines and careers, as wellas teaches study skills and time management practices. The other two freshman engineeringcourses were modified, as needed, to

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Khan, DeVry University-Addison; Robert Lawrence, DeVry University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

LessThe use of Rubrics as an assessment tool offers a number of advantages: • Student learning can be gauged effectively • Student’s areas of strengths and concern can be detected • Accomplishments of the various tasks of a project can be evaluated effectivelyII. CQI/Assessment Processes at DeVry UniversityStudent success is measured by student performance, satisfaction, retention, andplacement.EET/CET students learn the specialty technical knowledge necessary to enhance orlaunch their careers, as well as acquiring the general education competencies, skills, andvalues that help sustain their learning throughout their careers and add meaning to theirlives. Like other baccalaureate programs at DeVry, the EET and CET programs include

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Henry Sneck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Donald Bunk, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Douglas Baxter, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

chosen departmentalmajors. Perhaps more importantly they may not know what Engineers do as they ply theirprofession, and may have a misleading or unrealistic perception of their career choice.Engineering “Discovery” is a course intended for students entering an engineering curriculum.By using carefully chosen artifacts such as electric toasters and warm-mist room humidifiersstudents learn how engineers apply physics principles, most already learned in secondary school,in the design of such products. They observe the artifacts and sub-systems and theirinterconnectivity and speculate on the thought and problem solving processes used by practicingengineers in developing the product. A unique requirement is that students report their findingsusing

Conference Session

Two Year Colleges

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Dimitriu, San Antonio College; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

well correlated and useful in preparing students for success in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.Results: At the end of the EDGE Program the students as a group showed a substantial gain inaverage math skill grade level, although many students appeared to have already attainedmastery of some course content (computer literacy). The two courses were well suited for alearning community linkage designed to provide knowledge, skills, and the peer support neededfor academic success and a technical career. In the final survey 27 students considered thecourses well coordinated and interconnected, and 26 declared that they would recommend theEDGE Program to other students.PO-3) Students will experience academic success and

Conference Session

Pedagogical Issues in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jitendra Tate, Texas State University-San Marcos; Vedraman Sriraman, Texas State University-San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

polymernanocomposites; bio-based polymers and composites; and polymers in NVH applications.Students were also encouraged to bring their own topic ideas. Students were expected to referhandbooks, magazines, research articles, and web sources. They were encouraged to visitindustry and research labs within and outside university. A minimum of 15 core technicalreferences were expected from different sources. Students prepared a 10-12 page research paperand delivered a 10 minute presentation in front of the entire class. Two external evaluators withbroad industrial experience were invited to assess the performance. Course evaluations revealedvery promising results and provided concrete feedback. In fact, out of ten students, three havedecided to pursue careers in

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Soller, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Erdogan Sener, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Construction

theseactivities are important to both the goals of the owner for on-time completion and for soundfinancial management of the project. Students receive copies of their results and can use them toassess their own performance based on the grade. Students are encouraged to use the results as amotivation for further learning and enhancing their proficiency of generalization as they entertheir professional careers. Township Fire Station Judge 1 Judge 2 6 Topic Score (Max of 5

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

invited papers prepared for a special panel session of the NationalCollaborative Task Force on Engineering Graduate Education Reform to enable a strong U.S.engineering workforce for competitiveness and national security. There has been a significantincrease in educational opportunities for the working professional, as employees and theircompanies have recognized the criticality of continuous learning to sustaining economic growthand prosperity in a highly competitive global economy. To meet the needs of a demanding andhighly diverse constituency, educators have experimented with a wide range of program formats,modalities, and pedagogy in an effort to insure a high quality learning experience in the face ofsignificant career obligations. This

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

endeavor.Applicability towards the assessment efforts of other engineering technology programs isalso addressed.Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering TechnologyThe mission of the computer engineering technology program is to provide graduateswith the academic and practical knowledge that is widely accepted in the field ofcomputer engineering technology. This is done by encouraging students to incorporatehardware and software computer systems in solving science, engineering, technology,and manufacturing problems.The computer engineering technology degree program offers students a balancedfoundation and a wide choice of career paths. This program will also be a solid and a verymarketable program of professional training to fit in many of the high paid, high

Conference Session

Computer Engineering Technology Curriculum

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Leite, Kansas State University-Salina; Beverlee Kissick, Kansas State University-Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

– Awareness of how social, political, economic and historical issues impact race and ethnic relations in the world. d. Changing Demographics – Understanding population dynamics related to ethnic minority and majority citizens. e. Diversity Implications for Career – Understanding how diversity impacts the academic discipline, career and professional development. 2. Personal Attributes – Traits needed by those who live and work in a diverse world. a. Flexibility – The ability to respond and adapt to new and changing situations. b. Respect – An appreciation for those who are different from one's self. c. Empathy – The ability to understand another person's culture by

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Division Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diana Bairaktarova, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Glen DePalma, Purdue University; Pouneh Eftekhari

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career (CA- REER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Glen DePalma, Purdue University Glen DePalma is a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Statistics at Purdue University.Ms. Pouneh Eftekhari Page 23.520.1

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anil Saigal, Tufts University; Arun Karthik Saigal, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

; it does not appear to be true at the top ranked institutions. So what do these finding mean for graduate schools and graduate students? As the fraction ofdoctorates employed in tenure track positions in academia continues to decline and becomehighly competitive5, it might be more than ever important for graduate schools in general toredefine the PhD as also training for high-level positions in careers outside academia besidespreparing them for an academic position.  Figure 1 – Percentage of Faculty with Doctorate from the Home InstitutionTraditionally, PhD programs place emphasis on providing teaching and research opportunities tostudents as preparation for academic careers. For those that move into finding alternate non-academic

Conference Session

Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel M. Dulaski PE, Northeastern University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) student chapter. Page 23.717.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013Improving Municipal Infrastructure in Capstone Through a Consulting Firm ModelThe capstone experience is the culmination of students’ academic careers. It must exposestudents to a world that will soon be extremely familiar for many – the life of a consultingengineer. In order to provide such an experience, programs throughout the country provide avariety of capstones that challenge students. Although some capstones offer opportunities thatdeliver a

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education (DEED) Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

the final product.” 4. “An important concept to carry into my career is the cradle to cradle approach for engineering. I still would like to know more about it and how it is really done.” 5. ” If the environment does not survive then neither will we. I feel that the material was strong and explained everything fairly well and got the point across. The material was also well organized.” 6. “Good source of information and can show how things used to be and the harm that we are doing to the environment. Really shows how little things have a large impact due to the amount of usage they get, example light bulbs.”ConclusionsEnvironmental sustainability can be integrated with capstone courses for facing

Conference Session

Mathematics Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebecca Bourn, Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Mathematics

students who don’t define themselves asmathematicians, but whose careers require what we will call “mathematical intuition” to supportthe use of technology in solving problems and to anticipate a correct solution.The goal of this paper is to describe a project-based learning experience that has the potential tohelp students build their mathematical intuition by requiring them to formally estimate within thesolution process. By requiring estimations, the project becomes open-ended; students understandthat their answers are not exact, or ‘right’, but are still valid. Framing the project as one thatcorresponds well to students’ sense of what one ‘does’ in their discipline provides a greaterdegree of student autonomy in completing the project because

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Sara D. Ojard, University of Minnesota Duluth; Eshan V. Dave, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Nathan William Johnson, University of Minnesota Duluth; Eil Kwon; Rebecca Teasley, Civil Engineering University of Minnesota Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

civil engineering had more opportunities and a better experience in thespecialized model. However, students from the broader course mentioned in exit interviews thatthe opportunity to work in all areas of civil engineering helped clarify their desired career path.The practicing engineers reinforced this, observing that students without a clear interest area didnot become frustrated working in a single area and were able to discuss career options with agreater variety of mentors.In summary, the results show that both course models met the goal of preparing students foremployment as civil engineers. Many of the advantages and disadvantages could be addressed byadapting the current course models. For example, in the specialized model, the project

Conference Session

Engineering Management In The Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nora Honken, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

understanding. They increasingly draw on their experiences.Expert Mid-career Throughout their schooling and career, they have learned through physician many real interactions of treating patients and the results of their treatment plans. They now know how to recognize a pattern of symptoms and then use intuition to decide how to treat the patient.______________________________________________________________________________Dreyfus Model Applied to Engineering The Dreyfus model can be applied to an engineer’s development in a similar fashion.Table 4 shows characteristics of each level of expertise for an engineer

Conference Session

Topics in Biomass and Gasification Processes

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Madhumi Mitra Ph.D, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Corinne Johnson Rutzke, Corinne Rutzke

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

courses and currícula; 3) motivate and inspire students topursue careers in the STEAM disciplines with appreciation of sustainable issues; and 4)strengthening collaborations with existing partners as well as school systems for future projects(both research and education) on bioenergy and bio-based products and global climate change.Each NBBEP partner offers internships (summer field experience) and a NBBEP Institute duringthe summer at their site, immediately following the three-week enrichment and planning effortheld at Cornell University where all the site instructors and project leaders participate. This paperfocuses on the summer institute on Bioenergy and Bioproducts held at UMES led by the authors.2.0 NBBEP and the Kolb’s Experiential

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ona Egbue, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla MO; Suzanna Long, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Ean-Harn Ng, Oregon State University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

engineering. This workshop took place inNovember 2012, during “Expanding Your Horizons” (EYH) at Missouri University of Scienceand Technology. The EYH is a series of hands-on workshops that attracts 7th and 8th grade girlswith the aim of fostering interests in STEM subjects and STEM careers. The workshop consistedof two 50 minute sessions of approximately 15 students each and focused on basic concepts ofelectric vehicles and electric vehicles batteries including lithium which is a key component oflithium-ion batteries in electric vehicles. These sessions were based on research conducted atMissouri University of Science and Technology and were designed to make the potentiallycomplicated topic easily understood and accessible to these students. Tests

Conference Session

Communication, Professional Development, and the Engineering Ambassador Network

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Melissa Marshall, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Renata S. Engel P.E., Pennsylvania State University, University Park

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Paper ID #7046Engineering Ambassador Network: Dissemination through an Inaugural Na-tional WorkshopProf. Karen A. Thole, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Dr. Karen A. Thole is the head of the Department of Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering at The Pennsyl- vania State University. She holds two degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin. After receiving her Ph.D., she spent two years as a post-doctoral researcher at the Institute for Thermal Turbomachinery at the University of Karslruhe in Germany. Her academic career began in 1994

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Presentacion Rivera-Reyes, Utah State University - Engineering Education; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Raymond Edward Boyles, Technology and Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

NationalDefense Education Act in response to Sputnik that overseen the funding and implementation ofcurriculum [15]. A current funding source known as the Carl D. Perkins Career and TechnicalEducation Act holds accountability requirements in exchange to federal funds under this act tooffer overall leadership. The Act, which offers supervision, maintains a relationship with theOffice of Vocational and Adult Education [17]. Many other services now exist such as federallyfunded and state funded vocational rehabilitation services that offer training for employment(See Figure 1). 1876-1960 HISTORICAL VIEW OF 1960

Conference Session

Computers in Education Division - General Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oscar Antonio Perez, University of Texas at El Paso; Mike Thomas Pitcher, University of Texas, El Paso; Pedro Arturo Espinoza, University of Texas, El Paso; Hugo Gomez, University of Texas, El Paso; Virgilio Gonzalez, University of Texas, El Paso; Herminia Hemmitt, University of Texas at El Paso; Randy Hazael Anaya, University of Texas, El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

done on the lasting impacts of the concepts taught during Exam 2 (i.e. doesthe perceived value of an iPad on specific course objectives substantially impact content retentionof those concepts later in the student’s academic career?) As we progress into the fourth year ofthis ongoing research, some of the questions to be addressed include: does engaging a student withtechnology on a difficult learning objective give them better mastery of that content area later inthe academic career; how does changing the perceived value of a course with technology, impactthe long-term perception of students value of essential learning objectives and their performanceand mastery of them throughout their career; does exciting students early on with

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Joseph Cluever, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

University Joseph Cluever earned a B.A.and an M.S. in Mathematics from Eastern Washington University in 2003 and 2007, respectively. Cluever earned the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Eastern Washington University in 2012. Page 23.185.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2013 An Undergraduate Research Project on Developing a 3D Vision System for an Industrial Robotics ProjectAbstractEngineering and Engineering Technology Students need to learn to innovate and embrace newtechnologies as they develop and progress through their careers. The undergraduate

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

John Kissock; Rebecca Blust

theclient with specific recommendations to save money by reducing energy waste or productioncosts. Each recommendation presents the current state a recommendation of the estimatedsavings, the estimated project cost, and the estimated simple payback. Last year, facilities fromThe University of Dayton Industrial Assessment Center reported savings on average of $136,000per year based on an assessment.II. Student LearningCommunicationA critical element in a successful career is the ability to communicate effectively; transferringinformation clearly and accurately is important for the students to learn. Through the IAC,students are given the opportunity to become effective communicators by extensive practiceconveying written and oral technical

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Reid

) influence their career choice - students (andtheir parents) who were involved in these activities stated that they loved the activities and parents haveexpressed appreciation to the instructors for explaining engineering to their children in a fun and excitingway.Young ScholarsThe Young Scholars program was established before the starting dateof this grant and was quite successful. The technical portion of theprogram was named as one of the top three programs nationwide inthe IEEE-USA Precollege Education Project Competition. Wehad a series of classes which were all full, and demand for moretechnical content in the program. The Young Scholars program is administered by the School ofEducation, not the School of Engineering and Technology.The courses

Conference Session

Multimedia Engineering Education,Distance, Service, & Internet-Based Approaches

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Reza Sanati-Mehrizy; Afsaneh Minaie

implement the projects. The college also partner with area industries toschedule classes and workshops for specific groups of employees wishing to upgrade or learn newskills. As the industries realize the benefits these labs, they will offer research project and financialsupport to our department which grantees our future grow.c. Impact on Curriculum and InstructionThe study of CIM and related advanced manufacturing requires modern equipment that thestudent can utilize in a lab setting. The long run plan is to offer students CIM-related options incomputer science and other pertinent fields. Such advanced offerings can be tailored to thestudent’s individual career goals. Our developing interdisciplinary effort combines engineeringand computer

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Hirak Patangia

SESSION 3448 A Recruiting and Retention Strategy Through A Project Based Experiential Learning Course Hirak C. Patangia University of Arkansas at Little Rock hcpatangia@ualr.eduAbstractAn experiential learning course centered on an intellectually inquisitive project has been designedfor the benefit of any freshman student who wants to explore engineering as a career field, andalso to provide the prospective majors with a head start for the beginning engineering

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Terrence Freeman; Ashok Agrawal

Session 3448 Gateway to Technology Ashok K. Agrawal, Terrence L. Freeman St. Louis Community College at Florissant ValleyAbstract One of the critical challenges in recruiting and retaining students in engineering andengineering technology is overcoming the hurdle of time spent in developmental courses. Many ofthe students who express interest in technological careers find that they must address deficienciesin reading, English, or mathematics before beginning a technological program. During this processmany students are diverted from their original academic goal

Conference Session

ETD Design II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John L. Irwin, Michigan Technological University; David Wanless, Michigan Technological University; Paul Sanders, Michigan Technological University; Scott W. Wagner, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

from 2002-2006. He is experienced in industry as well as the teaching profession with a career spanning five years in engineering design, several years part time consulting in industry, and 24 total years of teach- ing first high school, then community college and presently university-level courses in the engineering technology subject area. Irwin has a research focus on evaluation of teaching and learning in the area of computer aided design, analysis, and manufacturing subjects introduced in the STEM related courses in K-16 educational levels. From 2009-2010, Irwin served as PI for a Michigan Department of Educa- tion Title II Improving Teacher Quality grant targeting grade 5-12 physics and chemistry teachers’ use of

Conference Session

Teaching and Learning Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Allison Michelle Robinson; Nur Özge Özaltin, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Angela M. Shartrand, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA); Phil Weilerstein, National Collegiate Inventors & Innovators Alliance (NCIIA)

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

of programs that develop community and help move faculty and student entrepreneurs from innovative ideas to the launch of products and businesses. Weilerstein began his career as an entrepreneur as a student at the University of Massachusetts. He and a team including his advisor launched a start-up biotech company and took it to IPO. This experience, coupled with a lifelong passion for entrepreneurship, led to his work with the National Collegiate Inven- tors and Innovators Alliance. He is a founder of the Entrepreneurship Division of the American Society of Engineering Education and is the recipient of the 2008 Price Foundation Innovative Entrepreneurship Educators Award

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Frinzi, Southern Polytechnic State University; Scott Larisch, Southern Polytechnic College of Engr and Engr Tech

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and vision totransform the future.SPSU is a place where students are educated for life and for leadership in anincreasingly technological world. We prepare our students for their very first jobafter graduation, with the skills that make them highly marketable and successful.We feel it is just as important that our education also prepares students for the lastjob in their careers. Thus, our courses and programs are structured to enable menand women to adapt, grow, and continue to learn over the years, developing theleadership skills needed to implement the vision of a technological future.Students at SPSU learn skills beyond the essential technological and scientificknowledge that qualifies our graduates to contribute to some of the