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2025 ASEE -GSW Annual Conference

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Chinedu Okonkwo, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Roy Uzoma Lan; Ibukun Gabriel Awolusi, The University of Texas at San Antonio; Jiannan Cai

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Diversity

for a more highlyskilled workforce equipped with programming skills for the analysis of the huge amount of data thatcan be generated on construction sites, particularly with respect to the prediction of the properties ofmaterials for useful insight generation as well as rapid and informed decision making. In this study,construction students were introduced to artificial intelligence (AI) techniques and how they can beused for predicting the properties of construction materials in a construction course. First, thestudents were presented with a basic knowledge of AI for predicting the strength of constructionmaterials. A hands-on programming laboratory session was designed to get students started with theimplementation of AI knowledge through

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Transfer Issues Between 2-Year Colleges and 4-Year Engineering and Engineering Technology Programs 1

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet Yowell, University of Colorado Boulder; Heidi G. Loshbaugh; Nick A. Stites, University of Colorado Boulder; Chris Anderson, University of Colorado Boulder

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

andAurora, the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Lockheed Martin, and others. Underthe award, three additional community colleges will implement the model in future yearscontributing students to the target number of 60 internship participants each summer of the project.When it concludes, this six-year project will have supported ~300 community college studentsfrom five Denver-area community colleges in 10-week (at full-time), paid, engineering-researchexperiences. This paper explores the feedback collected from participants during the first year ofthe internship program to understand how students’ experiences may be affecting their interest incontinuing their engineering pursuits.OverviewThe Engineering Momentum project, (formerly the

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2010 ASEE Zone 4 Conference

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-line Streaming of Dynamics Class” Jeigh Shelley ........................................................................................................................................... 172“An Evolving Model for Delivering Engineering Education to a Distant Location” Kenneth W. Santarelli ............................................................................................................................. 192“Using Sports Coaching Techniques to Enhance Project Based Learning Instruction” Lizabeth Thompson Schlemer & Faith Mimnaugh ................................................................................. 207“Model Eliciting Activity for an Undergraduate Thermal Measurements Laboratory”* Paul van Bloemen Waanders

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Public Engineering of Engineering, K12 Standards, and Overview

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Sanders, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, just as we make thesciences available for the same end through laboratory instruction” 1d, which led MIT to provideleadership to the establishment to the School of Mechanic Arts for secondary students in Boston.In 1882, John Ordway, Vice President of MIT, wrote a letter to the secretary of the PublicEducation Association of Philadelphia, strongly encouraging them to expand the work of theSchool of Mechanic Arts to all of Boston’s public schools 1e.In the 1870s, Harvard graduate Calvin Woodward was professor of mathematics, and dean of thePolytechnic faculty at Washington University in St. Louis. Concerned that his math studentswere having difficulty grasping certain concepts, he began to teach an applied mechanics coursein the early 1870s, in

Conference Session

Assessment of Engineering Leadership Development

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Werner Zorman, Harvey Mudd College

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Diversity

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Engineering Leadership Development

design and implementation of a student-driven laboratory method which supports the development of authentic leadership skills. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 But how do you Feel?Authentic Leadership Development for undergraduate students through a student-driven,experiential, and emotion-laden course using a laboratory method addressing the whole person.AbstractBased on 324 reflections written by 27 undergraduate students from two independent cohorts,this study examines the effectiveness of a semester-long authentic leadership developmentcourse which is based on a student-driven, student-centered, and experiential laboratory method.This study shows firstly

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Effects on Student Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tela Favaloro, University of California, Santa Cruz; Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz; Zachary W Graham, University of California, Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

laboratory apparatus for advancement of novel electronic devices, in addi- tion to curriculum development for inquiry-based learning and facilitation of interdisciplinary, student-led project design. She emphasizes engineering sustainable solutions from a holistic perspective, incorporat- ing analysis of the full technological life cycle and socioeconomic impact.Dr. Tamara Ball, University of California, Santa Cruz Dr. Tamara Ball is a project-scientist working with the the Sustainable Engineering and Ecological De- sign (SEED) collaborative at UCSC. She is the program director for Impact Designs - Engineering and Sustainability through Student Service (IDEASS) and Apprenticeships in Sustainability Science and En

Conference Session

Experiences in Teaching Energy Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

cell research used under a wide range of operational conditions for the US Army, as well as battery research, and the implementation of alternative energy power sources in autonomous ground vehicle robots. He is also working with his students supporting DTE Energy in the operation and optimization of their Hydrogen Power Park in Southfield, Michigan, a photovoltaic, biomass, water electrolysis, hydrogen storage, hydrogen vehicle fueling station and fuel cell power demonstration project, funded by the Department of Energy. He has also established an alternative energy laboratory at LTU that contains integrated fuel cell and hydrogen generation systems, as well as equipment

Conference Session

Tech Tools and Tips

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Gustavo O. Maldonado, Georgia Southern University; Shahnam Navaee, Georgia Southern University; Marcel Maghiar, Georgia Southern University

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Civil Engineering

activities involving this moderntechnique. Those objectives are: (1) To present the course structure, including prerequisites, students’ learning outcomes, students’ time and work expectations, and grade components. (2) To present course topics, assigned service-learning projects, and course tasks. (3) To describe employed instruments, software packages and preferred training required by the potential instructors. (4) To describe field operations and laboratory assignments. (5) To present results of initial direct and indirect assessments while documenting students’ feedback.Course structure:Prerequisites: A Plane Surveying course is the prerequisite required for the offered LiDAR course.This prerequisite is needed since

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W. Fletcher, Lawrence Technological University; Naim R. Shandi, Lawrence Technological University

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

-efficient, livable home powered only by renewable energy technologies. The Lawrence Techdesign incorporated a photovoltaic power system with several deep discharge, lead-acidbatteries. Four batteries “left-over” from that system where kept in the school’s alternative andrenewable energy laboratory by the faculty-author of this paper. These batteries are eleven yearsold, but had seen only minimum use over that time. To prevent shelf-life aging these batterieswere lightly discharged and recharged approximately once every six months to help keep themviable. No exact record was kept, but the six months was generally the cycling time frame.Typically, this involved partially discharging the batteries for 4 to 5 minutes using a 6 ohmpower resistor. Then

Conference Session

Supply Chain and Logistics in Manufacturing Education

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sangarappillai Sivaloganathan, United Arab Emirates University; Omar Gamal Ayad; Waseem Yousef Hittini

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Diversity

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Manufacturing

learning and with respect toprograms and courses, they describe how will the successful learner be changed. Theresponsibility of the course provider or instructor is to formulate (i) objectives (ii)instructional activities and materials and (iii) assessments as defined below: i. Objectives: Objectives thoroughly clarify and narrow the outcomes to specific and measurable goals. They identify what is to be accomplished in terms of comprehension, application and integration. ii. Instructional Activities and Materials: Instructional Activities refers to teaching and teaching-related activities such as preparing for and conducting class meetings, including laboratory work and developing instructional materials. iii

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Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shanna Daly, Purdue University; Kelly Hutchinson, Purdue University; Lynn Bryan, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ease of overcoming gravitational Gravity’s Pull forces versus electric forces takes place. Students investigate the various types Molecular of intermolecular forces and the Attractions: importance of these forces at the Why do 10-12/ Intermolecular nanoscale while participating in5 Chemicals Chemistry Forces “discovery” activities, group Behave the discussions, laboratory, and an Way They Do

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Osman Tokhi, University of Sheffield, UK.

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New Engineering Educators

Division), June 24-27, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA.31 . The IET evaluates a program through visitation and interview and issues an accreditedstatus. Students obtaining their first degree from such an accredited program can identifythemselves as a Chartered Engineer, which is same as Professional Engineer status in theUS.3.2.3 Laboratory management and maintenance In universities and further education colleges, laboratory equipment is managed andmaintained by full time technical staffs and is directed by the departmental administration.Unlike in the US, it is not the responsibility of an individual faculty to maintain alaboratory. However, in the UK, faculty is still involved with new laboratory developmentactivities

Conference Session

Continuous Improvement & Assessment of ET Programs

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

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Engineering Technology

Improvement Learning Assessment Methods: Implementation and Outcomes Student Performance in Dissemination - Homework Success - Quizzes & Exams Measures for - Laboratory Reports Course - Presentations Objectives

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ASCE Policy 465: Raising the Bar

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jon Nelson, American Society of Civil Engineers; David Hornbeck, Southern Polytechnic State University; James Lambrechts, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Joe Manous, United States Army Corps of Engineers; Robert Stevens, Arcadis U.S., Inc; Leo Titus, ECS, Ltd; Jeffrey Russell

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Civil Engineering

engineering firm specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction testing and inspection and environmental consulting. He has over 17 years experience in geotechnical engineering and special inspections. He currently is very active on several ASTM committees and serves as Vice Chairman of ASTM E36 main committee which has governance over several related standards including ASTM E329: “The Standard Specification for Agencies Engaged in Construction Inspection and/or Testing”. He has served two terms as president of WACEL, a regional organization that accredits testing laboratories and certifies field technicians. He has served as a task group chairman for NICET’s development of new soil

Conference Session

Project-Based Learning in ECE Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Keith Hoover, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; JianJian Song, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; James Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology

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Electrical and Computer

, microelectromechanical systems, and the electrical and magnetic properties of materials.James Drewniak, Missouri University of Science and Technology James L. Drewniak (S’85-M’90-SM’01-Fellow’07) received B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1985, 1987, and 1991, respectively. He joined the Electrical Engineering Department at the University of Missouri-Rolla in 1991 where he is one of the principle faculty in the Electromagnetic Compatibility Laboratory. His research and teaching interests include electromagnetic compatibility in high speed digital and mixed signal designs, electronic packaging, and electromagnetic compatibility

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Rogers, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeremy Noonan, Purdue University; Jaemeen Baek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Sangil Lee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Ulas Tezel, Georgia Institute of Technology; Grant Michalski, Georgia Institute of Technology; Chia-Hung Hou, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

categorize respondents into demographic/characteristic groups. Thesecond set of questions was designed to assess student satisfaction with the resources they needto perform research. These questions were divided into three categories: office space (Block B),lab space (Block C), and computers (Block D). The third set of questions (Blocks E and F) wasdesigned for student self-assessment of preparedness to perform EnvE research successfully.These questions examined how prepared students felt they were for research when they beganthe program, how well the program has prepared students for research, and how well a laboratory Page 11.130.10course has

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technical Session: Team/Project-based Pedagogy and Approaches

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Alexander Bryan Bailey, Alfred State College; Trevor S. Michelson, State University of New York, Alfred State; Reza Rashidi, State University of New York, Alfred State

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Mechanical Engineering

Michelson, SUNY Alfred State CollegeProf. Reza Rashidi, State University of New York, Alfred State Reza Rashidi is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a faculty affiliate in Mi- cro/Nano Fabrication Laboratory at State University of New York, Alfred State College. He received his Ph.D degree in Mechanical Engineering (MEMS development) from the University of British Columbia in 2010 and completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship in Development of Biomedical Sensing Devices in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of British Columbia in 2011. He also received a minor degree in Engineering Management and Entrepreneurship from the University of British Columbia in

Conference Session

A Technology Potpourri I

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore; Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC.

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #28677Design and Construction of a Soil Sterilizer - A Student Design ProjectProf. Emin Yilmaz P.E., University of Maryland, Eastern Shore Emin Yilmaz is a Professor of Engineering Technology at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. He has BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Michigan in Nuclear Engineering. He is a heavy user of computers in courses and in his research. He developed and taught several laboratory courses in engineering and engineering technology.Gary Harding, GKD-USA, INC. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020

Conference Session

PCEE Biomedical Engineering

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Locke Davenport Huyer, University of Toronto; Neal I. Callaghan, University of Toronto; Rami Saab, University of Toronto; Daniel Smieja, University of Toronto; Andrew Effat; Dawn M. Kilkenny, University of Toronto

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Science. She serves as faculty supervisor for the Discovery initiative and is program co-director for the Igniting Youth Curiosity in STEM Program. Dawn was a 2017 Early Career Teaching Award recipient at U of T and was named the 2016 Wighton Fellow for excellence in development and teaching of laboratory-based courses in Canadian UG engineering programs. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018IBBME Discovery: Biomedical engineering-based iterative learning in a high school STEM curriculum (Evaluation)Davenport Huyer, L.1, Callaghan, N.I.1, Smieja, D.1*, Saab, R.1*, Effat, A. 1, Kilkenny, D.M.1Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto.*These

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G Crawford P.E., Quinnipiac University; Jose Antonio Riofrio, Quinnipiac University; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

single introductory Circuits course. Such a course is often designed and taughtby Electrical Engineering (EE) faculty and taken by students from various Engineeringdisciplines, including EE.At Quinnipiac University (QU), there is no EE program and only Mechanical Engineeringstudents are required to take an introductory circuits course. This presented an opportunity tocarefully design a course tailored to the specific needs of our students in the context of ourcurriculum, the post-graduation expectations of our constituents, and current trends inelectromechanical system integration. Furthermore, with Mechanical Engineering being a newprogram at QU, there was also a rare opportunity to design a circuits laboratory space fromscratch (infrastructure

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle K. Marincel Payne, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Irene M.B. Reizman, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Tony Ribera, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Environmental Engineering

andweaknesses of the UR program at Rose-Hulman and understand the value of the program forstudent learning relative to other on-campus activities.Literature reviewA growing number of students are seeking research opportunities at Rose-Hulman and literaturesuggests real benefits of UR. These benefits include improving their understanding of the researchprocess and laboratory techniques, and their resilience and ability to persist through failure [3],[4]. Responses to NSF surveys of students participating in sponsored UR opportunities indicatethat research experiences also helped increase student interest in STEM careers and in obtainingan advanced degree [5]. Interviews with undergraduates and faculty mentors at several liberal artscolleges suggest that

Conference Session

Research on Design Learning

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cassandra Telenko, Georgia Institute of Technology; Amit Shashikant Jariwala, Georgia Institute of Technology; Christopher Saldana, Georgia Institute of Technology; Todd Sulchek, Georgia Institute of Technology; Shannon K. Yee, Georgia Institute of Technology; Wendy C. Newstetter, Georgia Institute of Technology; Thomas Kurfess, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

requires deliberateconsideration and resolution of thedifferent levels of knowledge required forresearch activities4, 9, 10.Traditionally, the Figure 2: The Integrated Approach to Research-Teachingintegration of research lab and classroom Synergies Looks at Layered Levels of Low to High Fidelitymay be achieved by performing Faculty and Student Activitiesexperiments, rather than engaging inintellectual contributions (such as data analysis or forming research questions) 10. Thus, it isessential to bring more research into the classroom beyond a procedural standpoint, as found in atypical chemistry or physics laboratory class. Such activities have the potential to go beyondmany

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A. Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Dianna Newman, University at Albany - SUNY; Kathy Ann Gullie PhD, Evaluation Consortium University at Albany - SUNY; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Charles J. Kim, Howard University; Otsebele E. Nare, Hampton University; John Okyere Attia P.E., Prairie View A&M University; Petru Andrei, Florida A&M University/Florida State University; Lisa D. Hobson, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

school, and community college students to expose and increase their interest in pursuing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) fields. Dr. Astatke travels to Ethiopia every summer to provide training and guest lectures related to the use of the mobile laboratory technology and pedagogy to enhance the ECE curriculum at five different universities.Dr. Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University Dr. Mohamed Chouikha is a professor and chair of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineer- ing at Howard University. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado–Boulder. Dr. Chouikha’s research interests include machine learning, intelligent control, and

Conference Session

Flipped Electrical and Computer Engineering Classrooms 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven G Northrup, Western New England University; John J. Burke P.E., Western New England University

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Diversity

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Electrical and Computer

Electromagnetics, Physics of Semiconductor Devices, High Frequency Circuit Design, Antenna Design and Analog Electronics. Prior to joining WNE, Dr. Burke was with the EM Observables Division of Mission Research Corporation (MRC) from 1995 to 2000. From 1992 to 1995, Dr. Burke was with the MacNeal-Schwendler Corporation (MSC) Corporation. From 1990 to 1992, Dr. Burke was with Compact Software as a senior research engineer. From 1987 to 1990, Dr. Burke was with the Microwave Electronics Laboratory at the University of Massachusetts. From 1984 to 1986, Dr. Burke was with the Hughes Aircraft Corporation. Page 26.57.1

Conference Session

Development as Faculty and Researcher: ERM Roundtable

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Pulford, University of Washington Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT); Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Denise Thorsen, University of Alaska, Fairbanks

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Educational Research and Methods

aircraft engineer. Her research and professional interests include faculty development, innovations in engineering communication education, engineering student learning motivation, and nar- rative structure in technical communication.Dr. Nancy Ruzycki, University of Florida Director of Undergraduate Laboratories, Faculty Lecturer, Department of Materials Science and Engi- neeringDr. Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan Dr. Cynthia Finelli, Director of the Center for Research on Learning and Teaching in Engineering and research associate professor of engineering education at University of Michigan (U-M), earned B.S.E.E., M.S.E.E., and Ph.D. degrees from U-M in 1988, 1989, and 1993, respectively. Prior to joining U

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dominik May, TU Dortmund University; A. Erman Tekkaya, TU Dortmund University

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Diversity

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International

teaching and learning for engineering faculty. In his research Dominik May focuses, inter alia, on future requirements for science and engineering graduates, such as interna- tional competence, in order to become successful engineers in a globalized professional world. Therefore he designs and investigates respective educational strategies with a special focus on online solutions and the integration of remote laboratories. For his research and the development of several transnational on- line courses he benefits from his working experience in international companies and a broad international professional network. Furthermore Dominik May is founding member of both the Engineering Education Research Group at the Center

Conference Session

Industrial Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christian Enmanuel Lopez, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Omar Ashour, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College; Conrad Tucker, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Industrial Engineering

design and optimization of intelligent decision support systems and persuasive technologies to augment human proficiencies. My research over the last few years has focused on the development of machine learning methods that personalize the human learning process and enhance the efficiency of task completion and decision making. Currently, I am working on the analysis and design of personalized persuasive systems to improve the motivation and task performance of individuals. I am a member of the Design Analysis Technology Advancement (D.A.T.A.) Laboratory at Penn State.Dr. Omar Ashour, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College Dr. Omar Ashour is Assistant Professor of Industrial Engineering at Pennsylvania State University, The

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Micheal Dreznes, International Road Federation; James Ekberg, University of Florida

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International

Network inthe Provincial Highway Department of Buenos Aires. He also coordinated economic studies forplanning and road construction using the lessons learned during his studies at Ohio StateUniversity. Approximately two years later, Leiderman took advantage of an opportunity to workas a researcher at the Transport Research Laboratory in England. He used his knowledge fromOhio State University to conduct traffic studies as well as operation costs of vehicles and frictioncoefficient studies on asphalt and concrete pavements.Upon his return to Argentina a year later, Leiderman continued to use his knowledge andexperience to improve the road network in Argentina. He conducted a study that proved thefriction levels on many asphalt pavements were

Conference Session

Special Resources and Activities for Minorities

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

American Veterinary Medical Association http://www.avma.org/AWAA American Water Works Association http://www.awwa.org/Biophysical Society http://www.biophysics.org/BFRL Building and Fire Research Laboratory http://www.bfrl.nist.orgESA Ecological Society of America http://www.esa.org/FASEB Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology http://www.faseb.org/FMB Federation of Master Builders http://www.fmb.org.ukFMS Federation of Materials Societies http://www.fms.orgGeochemical Society

Conference Session

Educational Software

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Stephen Roberts, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

informal surveys were given by the authors to get feedback during the semester.Credit Hours, Computers, and Classroom Time Observation 10: Two, two-hour class periods is sufficient to provide a useful computer- based modeling course.Our new course is 3 hours of credit on a semester basis. Because of the in-class lab requirements(see next section), there needs to be recognition of the “laboratory” nature of the course.Traditionally, the Java and C++ course would be 2 hours of “lecture” and 3 hours of a separate“lab” to review programs. However, our course integrates the lecture and lab together since wehave computers in the classroom. Consequently there is a combined four hours of lecture/lab