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

, technology, and science teachers; and faculty and graduate teaching assistants involvedwith undergraduate science and math teaching at the university. The activities implemented atthe institute followed Kolb’s experiential learning cycle with some adaptations. The participantsgot the opportunity to acquire concrete experiences involving teamwork, time management, andproject execution skills; reflected on their learning experiences through presentations at the endof the institute; developed concepts related to organic chemistry, engineering design,instrumentation, plant sciences, physics, mathematics, and environmental sciences; and activelyexperimented with virgin and used cooking oils to generate biodiesel, designed and set up asimple algae

Conference Session

K-5 Teacher Transformation

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming-Chien Hsu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

think that the student should be recording any data or observations that they may have noticed during the process in their science notebook.”Time Allocating time for “Spend less time on deciding what materials to use for the different design container.” activities “More time should have been spent brainstorming, creating the first test version, and reflecting in the summary.” Page 23.503.6ResultsThe descriptive data showed that Cohort 1 (M

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan M Caicedo, University of South Carolina

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

sensors anddata acquisition systems, even though they might use these tools in their professional life.Furthermore, students might not be aware of the potential uses of the data collected by thesensors.This paper discusses efforts for the development of a course in the area of model updating. Thecourse uses the EFFECTs pedagogical framework consisting of [2] : i) a decision worksheetasking students to estimate the solution to an engineering problem, ii) active learning activities tointroduce students to the material needed to correctly answer the driving question, iii) reflectiveexercises asking students to reflect on the material learned in class and revise the answer to thedriving question, and iv) a final report encouraging students to re

Conference Session

Mechanical Systems

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mrudula Ghone; John Wagner

digital components and technologies. Thefocus of the exercises may be readily adjusted to reflect questions and/or discussions from theclassroom to further emphasize key concepts. For this paper, two assignments will be discussed:photo-electric sensor with attached filter, and digital-to-analog converter (DAC).The learning objectives for these laboratory exercises include:• Understanding the operation of operational amplifiers, LEDs, and photo-resistor devices• Developing an ability to design and analyze electrical circuits Page 8.76.2• Assembling components on a breadboard; probe test points using bench tools to validate

Conference Session

Instrumentation in the Classroom

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Eric Hansberry; Guido Lopez

practice, in particular, thoseassociated with time and money constrains. This teaching technique blends the perspectives oftheoretical discussions in regular lectures and the subtleties encountered in the practice ofengineering design. It seeks to develop proficiency through practice guided by concurrentknowledge and the recognizable dimensions and challenges of the engineering productdevelopment process. Using this educational approach, class assessment guided by theTechnology Criteria 2000 (TC2K) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET), effectively reflects satisfactory mastery of knowledge, and the desirable abilities studentsare expected to demonstrate, as established by TC2K.Introduction.It is known to practicing

Conference Session

Instructional Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kamyar Mahboub

, something that can be taught, theeducational objectives include the practice of these skills. Not only may individual perceptions of creativity differ, but also differences existamong disciplinary cultures. Sternberg (1985) found, for example, that art professorsemphasize originality, imagination, and experimentation while those in physics focused onfinding order in chaos and the ability to challenge basic principles. MacKinnon (1962)also distinguished between artistic creativity that reflects externally defined needs andgoals existing outside the individual (such as established principles). Such variations havepedagogical implications. Two very different disciplines at University of Kentucky were selected for thisstudy. The Civil

Conference Session

Technology in Environmental Engineering Courses

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kerry Kinney; Howard Liljestrand; Lynn Katz

becauseenvironmental engineers are always dependent on data that has been obtained by others, andexperience with laboratory techniques is rare after students leave an academic setting.Nevertheless, the class was in obvious need of updating. The choice of exercises reflected anarrow, outdated view of the field, as indicated above. Some of the current measurements wereof diminished importance in the field, whereas others not performed are now much moreimportant. The class, in short, was an excellent class for 1975, but not an excellent class for 2003.The Revised CourseThe updated course in environmental sampling and analysis contains several new elements, whilemaintaining the basic structure of the class. The course was revised in accordance with the

Conference Session

Practice/Industry Partnership

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Enno Koehn

agree/high; 3.0=agree/average; 2.0=neither agree nor disagree/unsure; 1=disagree/lowIt is noteworthy that according to the above listing some practitioners believe that industry is in abetter position than an educational institution to teach certain concepts in engineering.V. Benchmarking DataTables 1-4 include data involving students enrolled at Lamar University in addition topractitioners who have graduated from the Civil (Construction) engineering program at theinstitution. It reflects, in part, the education and exposure to the profession that the students havereceived while studying for their degree.In order to obtain a larger data base for comparison purposes, information from EBI EngineeringEducation e News

Conference Session

Design for Community

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Dr. Maria Kreppel; Max Rabiee

disciplines.One example of this reflective practice may be seen in a variety of “laboratory” projects. Studentsin Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) and Mechanical EngineeringTechnology (MET) often design and build prototypes for actual laboratory apparatus that is fullyinstrumented and used by faculty in subsequent years. These “Senior Design” products resultfrom students evaluating their own laboratory learning experiences, identifying gaps in thelearning sequence, and using their capstone projects to address current student needs and developfuture learning opportunities.1Many direct learning measures characterize the CAS capstone curriculum. The faculty advisorsgive ongoing, portfolio-style assessment of students’ work as it evolves

Conference Session

Intro to Engineering: Not Just 1st Year Engineers

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Janet Schmidt

differences influences member-to-member and team-to-member interactions. § Understanding of style differences influences faculty-student and faculty-class interactions. § Learning styles reflect a relevant aspect of diversity present in many engineering teams.The Introductory Personal module provides faculty and TFs with guidelines in how to use theLSI in an engineering team context. Moreover, the training materials provide suggestions forhow to continue to integrate the notion of learning styles and individual differences throughoutthe semester through classroom exercises, homework and examination questions.Interpersonal Effectiveness: This module addresses several key aspects of interpersonalfunctioning within student

Conference Session

Teaching Innovations in Architectural Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Wafeek Wahby

worksheet.Indications of the success attained through using the SATALA approach PowerPointpresentations are monitored through the students’ overwhelming positive response toexploratory presentations adopting this mode of delivery. Of course, this wouldeventually be reflected also in enrollment and retention statistics.Discussion Page 8.1013.3The ability to visualize objects and situations in one’s mind and to manipulate those Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Educationimages is a cognitive skill vital to many career fields

Conference Session

Teaching Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Erik De Graaff; Gillian Saunders-Smits

) – Projects in which a problem is the starting point. The problem will determine the choice of disciplines and methods. The problem is chosen within a wider frame set by the teachersProject education at the Faculty of Aerospace EngineeringThe projects in the first year reflect the introduction into aerospace engineering. The first projectis related to Aerodynamics, Astrodynamics and Mechanics in the shape the developing, buildingand testing of a water rocket project and the second project is related to Aerospace structures,Aerospace Materials and Mechanics in the shape of the design to specification, the building andthe testing of a wing or satellite box. Each project has a study load of 8 hours a week and lastsfor 7 weeks.The

Conference Session

Integration vs. Compartmentalization

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

W. Carlson

. In so doing, students should reflect on whichrepresentational techniques work best for them--do they gain more insight bymaking a sketch? Do they find some computer graphics packages morecongenial than others? In studying inventors such as Alexander Graham Bell,Thomas Edison, and Nikola Tesla, Michael E. Gorman and I found that onesecret of their creativity was that these men were continually honing theirrepresentational skills, looking for more effective ways of sketching their ideas orbuilding models. These inventors sought representations that were congenial totheir style of thinking. (Carlson, 2000) Because they are intimately related to how an individual thinks,representations can get highly personal. Most art historians believe

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Madara Ogot

. Johnson et al.7 noted that:“lecturing at best tends to focus on the lower-level of cognition and learning. When thematerial is complex, detailed or abstract; when students need to analyze, synthesize, orintegrate the knowledge being studied; or when long term retention is required, lecturingis not such a good idea.” Other researchers have found that lectures tend to alienateactive and reflective learners – the active learners do not do anything, while the reflectivelearners do not have time to reflect. As a result, both are lulled into inattention byenforced passivity8,9. Also, lectures do not adequately take into account varied studentlearning styles10,11. Many engineers are actually “active, visual learners”, much betterserved by active, visual

Conference Session

Abroad Educational Opportunities in Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Susannah Spodek; D. Joseph Mook; Lester Gerhardt

international education. Perhaps evenmore surprising, recruiters of new graduates rarely emphasize international education intheir recruiting tactics.For example, the Global E3 program has occasionally encountered faculty members whodismiss the quality of courses their US students take abroad (although this is not as muchof a problem for in-coming international students who have taken the same coursesabroad). Recruiters very rarely indicate study abroad as a desired (let alone) requiredcriterion for employment. The following quote from a human resources director, from on-going joint research being conducted by the Institute of International Education, theBritish Council, the German Academic Exchange Service, and the Australian EducationOffice, reflects

Conference Session

Programmatic Curriculum Developments

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kevin Sutterer

professional, timemanagement, ethics, sustainability, and engineering business management. In the sustainabilitymodule, students are asked to reflect on their role as engineers in sustainable development andthe sustainability of their project design. Each year, the class makes a trip to a major city (eitherSt. Louis, Chicago, or Cincinnati) to visit engineering projects and meet with engineers. Weinclude a sustainable engineering project as one of the visits during this yearly trip.Sustainability is currently infiltrating the required sophomore class, M ECHANICS OF MATERIALS .This class has included behavior of elasto-plastic materials, composite beams and columns, andsimilar structural components, but focused on the properties of manufactured

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Curriculum Issues

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

MD B. Sarder, University of Southern Mississippi; Shahdad Naghshpour, University of Southern Mississippi, Gulf Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

and meanings); visual learners (prefer visual representations of vs. verbal learners (prefer written and presented material--pictures, diagrams, flow spoken explanations); charts) inductive learners (prefer presentations that vs. deductive learners (prefer proceed from the specific to the general) presentations that go from the general to the specific); active learners (learn by trying things out, vs. reflective learners (learn by thinking working with others) things through, working alone); global learners (holistic, systems thinkers, learn vs. sequential learners (linear, orderly, in large

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krystal S. Corbett, Louisiana Tech University; Galen E. Turner III, Louisiana Tech University; Heath Tims, Louisiana Tech University; Narate Taerat, Louisiana Tech University; Nichamon Naksinehaboon, Louisiana Tech University; Oneka Tiwanna Cummings, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies, Student

reflect positively on their university. The conference would allow graduate students topractice presenting their research as well as gain exposure to other research conducted at theuniversity. The conference would also provide an atmosphere for socializing or networking withother students as well as faculty outside the confinement of the classroom or lab walls. Creatingan atmosphere of a social nature has been shown to increase collaboration and quality of work 3.Additionally, having a college wide conference could provide an opportunity to show newgraduate students the wide range of research being conducted. Typically new graduate studentsdo not have the knowledge of what research they are interested in1, by having a conference thestudents could

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Trends and Tools

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron P. Wemhoff, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

disadvantages of applying the three problem-solvingapproaches: experimental, theoretical, and computational. Experimental approaches can be tooexpensive or require too much lead time, and in some cases the use of experiments is not alloweddue to legal or political reasons8. Theoretical approaches may oversimplify problems byapplying invalid approximations and assumptions to make it analytically solvable. Likewise,computational approaches may inherently contain simplifications that may not reflect reality.Furthermore, computational approaches can often provide solutions that theoretical approachescannot feasibly solve, but the risk of a poor computational setup will result in poor answers. Forthis reason, software users must recognize these limitations

Conference Session

New and Innovative Ideas

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue Ph.D., Towson University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and students might use video cameras asteaching and learning tools in their elementary classrooms at all; and still fewer position camerasas tools for evidence-based reasoning in these contexts. This is quite apart from researcherscollecting and using video data,5 or for teachers using video data to reflect on their teaching.6 Some published studies provide relevant insights, including articles in which digital stillcameras have been used to support children’s science education. For example, Davison wroteabout how her second graders developed inquiry questions prior to a trip to the zoo (e.g., “Howdo the animal cages look like animal habitats?), and then took digital pictures while at the zoo ofevidence to help them answer their

Conference Session

Projects in Instrumentation and Control

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Hossain, Purdue University, Calumet; Tanima Zaman, Purdue University Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

interactionbetween the user and the machine/process in automation industry, a good HMI display makesthis interaction flawless and smooth. On the contrary, a poor HMI design makes it difficult forthe operators to have a clear understanding of the machine/process and contributes to reducedsystems performance, significant amount of production loss, or even accidents/fatalities at worst.In the process industry, high performance HMI display design focuses on providing maximumamount of effective information related with a machine/process. There is a misconception thatincorporating more raw data means providing more information. In real sense, providing usefuldata with proper presentation is reflected as information while designing an efficient HMIdisplay. Well

Conference Session

New Research and Trends for Minorities in Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kelly J. Cross, Virginia Tech; Marie C. Paretti, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

disidentificationproposed by Steele, Osborne defines identification with academics as “the extent to whichacademic outcomes affect self-esteem.”10, p. 731 More broadly, it reflects individuals’ sense ofbelongingness in a domain and the degree to which they value success in that domain as ameasure of self.The primary research methodology associated with identification with academics is quantitativesurvey data using validated instruments to measure identification as construct, followed bycorrelational data analysis between the construct and varying measures of academic success.Studies have examined both secondary and college students in a range of institutional settings,though in general the studies focus on identification with academics broadly and do not

Conference Session

Lessons learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; Ramiro g Gonzalez, Boston Arts Academy High School; Cassandra Wallace, Boston Arts Academy High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Founded in 1998, Boston Arts Academy (BAA) is the city’s first and only high school forthe visual and performing arts [1]. It was founded on the conviction that academics and the artsare equally important to student development and achievement. The arts are integratedthroughout the academic curriculum motivating students with a variety of learning styles tosucceed in high school and pursue higher education. BAA is committed to providing a rigorousarts and academic education to urban youth who seldom have the opportunity to focus on thearts. Its 405 students reflect the diversity of the seventeen Boston neighborhoods from whichthey come: 49% are African American, 29% Latino, 17% Caucasian, 3% Asian, and 2% self-identified as Other. Nearly

Conference Session

Innovations in Materials Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harovel G. Wheat, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Materials

future corrosion issues, and begin to think about and propose (ifpossible) solutions based on changes in material choices and/or system design. The groupdescriptions of renewable energy sources/energy related issues varied slightly, but some ofthe major corrosion problems are briefly summarized below.Solar Corrosive effects on solar panels Degradation of metallic reflective coatings and/or reflective substrate materials Corrosion associated with the metal connectorsWind Atmospheric, uniform and crevice corrosion of wind turbine blades Degradation of zinc or zinc/aluminum alloy coatings for corrosion protection Corrosion from extreme marine environments in offshore wind farmsBiofuels Stress corrosion cracking in pipelines

Conference Session

Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shamsnaz Virani, Pennsylvania State University, Great Valley; Iris B. Burnham, Da Vinci School for Science and the Arts

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, Understanding by Design (UBD).This format begins with clear objectives for student outcomes using Bloom’s Taxonomy; aMotivational or Student Engagement Component; an array of delivery methodologies includingteam work, lecture, project-based learning and inquiry-based learning; concluding with self-reflection exercises and formative assessment of the objectives. The specific artifacts of the UBDincluding the mission goals, essential questions and the objectives are included in appendix. Acore group of science, math and technology teachers, and the school superintendent wereinvolved in the development of the UBD artifacts customizing the curriculum to Da Vincischool.For example, the Framework in the 9th grade begins with Engineering & Me. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Bonnie Angelone, Rowan University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

testing will be conducted to assess a) change in retention between courses and b)change in student problem-solving and design skills.BackgroundMany sources have made the case for reforming engineering education to reflect modern trends.Most notably, a recent National Academy of Engineering (NAE) report found that2 Engineering education must avoid the cliché of teaching more and more about less and less, until it teaches everything about nothing. Addressing this problem may involve reconsideration of the basic structure of engineering departments and the infrastructure for evaluating the performance of professors as much as it does selecting the coursework students should be taught.The report also stressed the importance of teaching

Conference Session

Design Spine

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Kadlowec, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University; Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Tom Merrill, Rowan University; Bonnie Angelone, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

knowledge retention. Page 25.814.2 2. A large-scale design project requiring tools from many courses improves student problem-solving and design skills.By integrating five semesters of the mechanical engineering curriculum into a cohesive whole,this project has the potential to transform the way undergraduate education is delivered. Beforeand after testing will be conducted to assess a) change in retention between courses and b)change in student problem-solving and design skills.BackgroundMany sources have made the case for reforming engineering education to reflect modern trends.Most notably, a recent National Academy of Engineering (NAE

Conference Session

Attracting Young Minds: Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cameron Denson, Utah State University; Chandra Y. Austin, Auburn University; Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

ground theory approach to analyze the focus groupresults. The grounded theory approach yields themes that are formed from the grouping of codesaccording to conceptual categories that reflect commonalities among coded data.10 In this study,researchers looked for emergent themes formed from the focus group participants’ responses.This was done by looking at the transcribed recordings and notes that were taken during eachinterview session. Initial data examination was done independently by each researcher prior tocoming together to discuss the themes that were prevalent. Individual researchers reviewedcollected responses and gradually went from coding to categories, and eventually theory buildingwhich lead to the development of activity components

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Worley, University of North Dakota; Jeremiah J. Neubert, University of North Dakota; Naima Kaabouch, University of North Dakota; Mohammad Khavanin, University of North Dakota

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

confident” in their mathematical abilities,“somewhat prepared” to take calculus, and “somewhat confident” in their ability to succeed inengineering after taking the summer bridge course. One student reflected a feeling of “veryconfident” in mathematical abilities, “very prepared” to take calculus, and “extremely confident”in ability to succeed in engineering after taking the summer bridge course.Engineering retention ratesAlthough student records have not yet been received to determine enrollment patterns in mathand engineering courses and academic major selection following bridge course completion, wereviewed student responses to questions about intent to take math and engineering courses, aswell as identification of intended major. This line of

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

, the funds should support travel to present the research findings and page fees for disseminating the findings. Funding is also part of the validation process.• Know when to talk about your accomplishments and when not. Keep in mind, your accomplishments are a reflection and reflect upon the department, college, and institution.• FolioWeb and like portals for managing online electronic portfolios—the future—vs paper portfolios.DiscussionThe topic of tenure and promotion continues to elicit interest and appears to be of value to ASEEAnnual Conference audience members, authors, and presenters. The intent of this paper was toshare the findings of a tenure and promotion panel discussion and forum that was offered duringa