2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections) A Simple, Inexpensive Venturi Experiment – Applying the Bernoulli Balance to Determine Flow and Permanent Pressure Loss Jordan N. Foley, John W. Thompson, Meaghan M. Williams, W. Roy Penney and Edgar C. Clausen Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering University of ArkansasAbstractExperiments were conducted using a simple (two plastic funnels), easily built (in a few hours)and inexpensive (costing about the equivalent of a meal at Red Lobster) venturi meter. Threemodified
2015 ASEE Zone III Conference (Gulf Southwest – Midwest – North Midwest Sections) Implementing a Hybrid-Flipped Classroom Model in an Introduction to Engineering Course Heath Schluterman, Candace Rainwater, and Leslie Massey University of ArkansasAbstractMuch has been written recently about the use of the flipped classroom models in which studentsabsorb most of the content prior to class through reading, exercises, or videos and use the classtime for discussion, clarification, or problem solving. This paper discusses how this process wasadapted for the Introduction to Engineering courses at
Paper ID #13922Ta-Da! You’re a design thinker! Validating the DesignShop as a Modelfor Teaching Design Thinking to Non-Designers and Achieving Systemic Re-Design in the Education SystemMs. Jessica Asly Artiles, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Jessica A. Artiles: Mechanical Engineer, Masters of Science Candidate in the Technology and Policy Pro- gram, Masters of Science Candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, jartiles@mit.eduMiss Katherine E LeVine, Wellesley College Katherine LeVine has been working to improve education during her four years at Wellesley College
Paper ID #14216Experimental analysis for an energy efficient product designDr. Alamgir A. Choudhury, Western Michigan University Alamgir A. Choudhury is an Associate Professor of Engineering Design, Manufacturing and Management Systems at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan. His MS and PhD are in mechanical en- gineering from NMSU (Las Cruces) and BS in mechanical engineering from BUET (Dhaka). His interest includes computer applications in curriculum, MCAE, mechanics, fluid power, and instrumentation & control. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Ohio and affiliated with ASME, ASEE
Paper ID #13619Hands On Standards STEM in Action: Solar House Design Challenge (Cur-riculum Exchange)Mrs. Elizabeth Gajdzik, Purdue University, West Lafayette Elizabeth Gajdzik is the Assistant Director of the Institute for Pre-College Engineering (INSPIRE) in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She received both her B.S. in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in mathematics education and M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction with an emphasis in mathematics education from Baylor University. Prior to her work at INSPIRE, Elizabeth was a district curriculum math specialist in San Antonio, TX
Paper ID #11112High School Homework Habits and Success in First year EngineeringDr. Nora Honken, University of Cincinnati Nora is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Education Department at The University of Cincin- nati. She holds a PhD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Development for the University of Louisville, a MS in Industrial Engineering from Arizona State University and a BS in Industrial Engineer- ing from Virginia Tech. She also has extensive industrial experience.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and Chair of the Department of
Paper ID #12098Improving Performance in College Algebra Using TechnologyMrs. Judith A Komar, CEC/CTU Judy Komar is Vice President of Educational Technology at Career Education Corporation (CEC), a global provider of post-secondary education programs and services. She is responsible for providing innovative technology solutions for CEC students, developing content for more than 500 new courses annually and facilitating and integrating educational technologies for more than 45 CEC campuses. She also facilitates program development, academic requests, and institutional growth, as well as the continuous improvement of the
Paper ID #14208An Elective Mathematics Readiness Initiative for STEM StudentsDr. Janet Callahan, Boise State University Janet Callahan is the Founding Associate Dean for the College of Engineering at Boise State University and a Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department. Dr. Callahan received her Ph.D. in Materials Science, her M.S. in Metallurgy and her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Connecticut. Her educational research interests include freshmen engineering programs, math success, K-12 STEM curriculum and accreditation, and retention and recruitment of STEM majors.Ms. Judith A
Paper ID #11959Evaluating and Enhancing Problem-Solving Skills in a Physiology Course forBiomedical Engineering Students (Work in Progress)Reva E Johnson MS, Northwestern University Reva Johnson is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering, and is completing her doctoral research in the Center for Bionic Medicine at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago. Her research interests include learning and adaptation during prosthesis control, human-machine interfaces, and STEM education.Dr. Robert A Linsenmeier, Northwestern University Robert Linsenmeier is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Neurobiology, and Ophthalmology. His
Paper ID #11466Infrastructure Education using the Impacts of Extreme Storms as Case Stud-iesDr. Joseph A Daraio, Rowan University Dr. Daraio is Assistant Professor of Water Resources Engineering in the Department of Civil & Envi- ronmental Engineering. His research is focused on using and developing models to assess the potential impacts of climate and land-use change on water resources. He is particularly interested in the poten- tial impacts due to increased frequency and magnitudes of extreme precipitation events. Prior to coming to Rowan he was a postdoctoral research scholar at North Carolina State University (2010
Paper ID #11727Innovative Confidence: what engineering educators can do and say to gradu-ate more effective innovators and intrapreneursDr. Leo E. Hanifin, University of Detroit Mercy After engineering positions in the computer, aerospace and automotive industries, Dr. Hanifin led a re- search center focused on manufacturing technology at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for eleven years. He then served as Dean of the College of Engineering and Science at the University of Detroit Mercy for twenty-one years. He is now retired from full-time academic responsibilities, but continues to consult in higher education, study
Paper ID #11619Teaching Innovation and Economic Content to Materials Science and Engi-neering Students: Innovation for Materials Intensive Technologies and In-dustriesDr. Robert A Heard, Carnegie Mellon University Dr. Heard holds a Teaching Professor in the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University. Past work includes activities as an industrial consultant, entrepreneur/president of two companies, and vice president positions in several engineering companies. His experience lies largely in the development and application of specialized new technologies and business opportunities, having
Paper ID #13332U.S. Construction Management Students Comfort Level With and Knowl-edge of Mobile TechnologiesDr. R. Casey Cline, Boise State University Casey Cline is an associate professor in the Construction Management Department within the College of Engineering at Boise State University. Dr. Cline earned a BS in Business Administration from Ok- lahoma State University, an MS in Construction Science from the University of Oklahoma, and a Ph.D. in Education (Adult Development Organizational Learning) from The University of Idaho. His educa- tion and research interests are focused on Service-Learning and Community Engagement
Paper ID #12482Using the Engineering Grand Challenges to Foster Critical Thinking andAwareness of the Engineer’s Role in the Global CommunityDr. Angela Thompson P.E., University of Louisville Dr. Angela Thompson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at the University of Louisville. Dr. Thompson received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Louisville. Her research interests are in biomechanics and engineering education, particularly related to critical thinking instruction.Dr. Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville Dr. Patricia A. S. Ralston is Professor and
Paper ID #11135Are Your Students Getting the Most out of the Process Simulator?Dr. Joseph A. Shaeiwitz, Auburn University Joe Shaeiwitz is a Visiting Professor of Chemical Engineering at Auburn University and an Emeritus Pro- fessor at West Virginia University. He is a co-author of ”Analysis, Synthesis, and Design of Chemical Processes,” 4th ed., published by Prentice Hall. Joe is active in ASEE, AIChE, and ABET. He co-chaired the 2012 ASEE CHE Division Summer School, is currently vice-chair of the AIChE Education and Ac- creditation Committee, has been an ABET program evaluator for over 20 years, and helps train new ABET
Paper ID #12654Comparison of On-line versus Paper Spatial Testing MethodsMs. Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University Norma Veurink is a Senior Lecturer in the Engineering Fundamentals Department at Michigan Techno- logical University where she teaches introductory engineering courses and a spatial visualization course designed for engineering students with poorly developed spatial visualization skills. Ms. Veurink man- ages several summer programs that introduce middle and high school students to engineering. She is active in the Engineering Design Graphics Division of ASEE.Dr. A. J. Hamlin, Michigan
Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) As Emerging Disruptive Technology in Focused Academic Areas Mr. Ralph C. Tillinghast Dr. Amelia W. Wright Ms. Leslie A. Stevens Stevens Institute of Technology Fairleigh Dickinson University Stevens Institute of Technology rtilling@stevens.edu awright@wmrhsd.org lstevens@stevens.eduAbstract – With the increased availability of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC) the currenteducational market could undergo a significant change. As indicated by its title, MOOCsrepresent open, free or significantly reduced cost educational course materials. These educationalmaterials span from Pre-K through post
Constructing K-12 STEM Outreach Utilizing Active Learning Methods: Invention and Innovation Workshop Case Study Ralph C. Tillinghast, COL (Ret) Edward A. Petersen, and Anthony R. Ur Armaments Research Development Engineering Center (ARDEC), U.S. Army, Picatinny Arsenal, N.J.Abstract – Conducting STEM outreach workshops in K-12 classrooms has been found to be aneffect method to inspire young minds in these critical areas. This paper looks to see how utilizingdifferent teaching methods can be used to optimize STEM outreach workshops. This isaccomplished by presenting findings based on a workshop that is actively being conducted forSTEM outreach with a focus on inventing and innovating. The workshop program
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videos, l), increasedin use from exam 1 to 4 from 47% to 67% and the e-vocabulary site, m), varied in use, from 33%to 24%. Google use, o), from exam 1 to 4, was moderately high, and ranged from 42% to 61%.Comparing the results of the Spring 2014 four-exam set to the Spring 2015 semester-start resultsshowed some differences. For exam preparation Spring 2014 compared to Spring 2015, theresults showed the following. Resource use did not differ greatly for a) classroom notes, b)homework problems, c) lecture slides, and d) old exams. While average textbook use, e), did notdiffer much between 2014 and 2015, interestingly, 2015 males used textbooks to prepare forexams much more than females, 41% to 15%. Google use for the 2014 class, at an average of52
Paper ID #12719Increasing the Number of Sponsored Mexican Graduate Students in Engi-neeringMs. Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University Ms. Maria C. Alves is the Director for Engineering International Programs at Texas A&M University. She has been in this position since July 2012. In this position she is responsible for internationalizing the research and education activities of the Dwight Look College of Engineering. Alves started working at Texas A&M in 2005 as Assistant Director for Latin American Programs, and in 2009 she was promoted to Program Manager for South America in the same office. While at
Paper ID #14268Increasing the Number of Sponsored Mexican Graduate Students in Engi-neeringMrs. Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University Maria Claudia Alves Baudier Director for Engineering International Programs at Texas A&M University Ms. Maria C. Alves is the Director for Engineering International Programs at Texas A&M University. She has been in this position since July 2012. In this position she is responsible for internationalizing the research and education activities of the Dwight Look College of Engineering. Under her leadership the college has increased the number of students studying abroad
Cynthia J. Atman is the founding director of the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT), a professor in Human Centered Design & Engineering, and the inaugural holder of the Mitchell T. & Lella Blanche Bowie Endowed Chair at the University of Washington. Dr. Atman is co-director of the newly-formed Consortium for Promoting Reflection in Engineering Education (CPREE), funded by a $4.4 million grant from the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust. She was director of the NSF-funded Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE), a national research center that was funded from 2003-2010. Dr. Atman is the author or co-author on over 115 archival publications. She has been invited
. Rizzo and A. E. Landis (2013). Incorporating Sustainability into the Civil Engineering curriculum via cross course collaborations. American Society for Engineering Education, Atlanta, GA. 2. Antaya, C. L., E. A. Adams, K. Parrish, M. M. Bilec, V. Khanna, T. Seager, M. Chester, B. Allenby, J. M. Sims, N. Howe, and A. E. Landis. (2014). Integrating Sustainability Grand Challenges and Experiential Learning into Engineering Curricula: a TUES2 collaborative research project. American Society for Engineering Education, June 15-18, 2014 Indianapolis, IN. 3. Antaya, C. L., K. Parrish, E. A. Adams, and A. E. Landis. (2013). Experiential Learning in the Civil Engineering Curriculum: Collaborations between
Paper ID #11738Interactive Panel on Perspectives and Practical Skills for Men as Advocatesfor Gender EquityDr. Lawrence J. Genalo, Iowa State University Dr. Genalo is a University Professor and Associate Chair of the Materials Science and Engineering Department at Iowa State University. He is a Fellow of ASEE and has run the NSF Grantees Poster Session for nearly 20 years. He is a former chair of DELOS and the Freshman Programs Constituent Committee (the year before it became a Division).Dr. Roger A. Green, North Dakota State University Roger Green received the B.S. degree in electrical and computer engineering and the
Paper ID #11743Implementation of Advocates and Allies Programs to Support and PromoteGender Equity in AcademiaDr. Canan Bilen-Green, North Dakota State University Canan Bilen-Green is Vice Provost for Faculty Advancement at North Dakota State University. She is also Dale Hogoboom Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering and PI of the ADVANCE Program at North Dakota State University. She holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Statistics from the University of Wyoming and a M.S. degree in Industrial Engineering from Bilkent University.Dr. Jenna P. Carpenter, Louisiana Tech University Dr. Carpenter is Associate Dean
Paper ID #11197”If You Build It Will They Come?: Building a FabLab in the University ofTexas @ Arlington Libraries and Building Faculty Partnerships for Its Use”Ms. Sylvia Carolyn George-Williams, Southern Methodist University Sylvia George-Williams is currently the Science and Engineering Librarian at Southern Methodist Univer- sity. Until very recently, she was the Engineering Librarian at the University of Texas, where, in addition to her duties of instruction, reference/research consultations and some knowledge management, she was on a number of library initiatives task forces related to developing an educational program
Paper ID #13533Improving Student Learning Experience in an Engineering Graphics Class-room through a Rapid Feedback and Re-submission CycleDr. Vimal Viswanathan, Tuskegee University Dr. Vimal Viswanathan is an assistant professor in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Tuskegee University. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. His research interests include design innovation, creativity, design theory and engineering education.Dr. Maria Calhoun Charlton, Tuskegee University Page 26.925.1
Paper ID #126603D Printing for Middle School Outreach: A collaboration between the sciencelibrary and the Society of Women EngineersMrs. Amy G. Buhler, University of Florida Amy G. Buhler is Associate Chair and Engineering Librarian at University of Florida’s Marston Sci- ence Library. She started this position in November 2007. Amy handles collection management, library instruction, literature search assistance, and faculty/staff consultations in the areas of Agricultural & Bi- ological Engineering and Biomedical Engineering. Prior to her work at Marston, Amy was a medical librarian for six years at the University