Conference Session

Engineering Student Experiences

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Blum, University of Colorado, Colorado Springs

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

determine that the themes fit within the context as a circularvalidation of the process.Researcher position As a cadet myself years ago during the cold war, and then during two militaryassignments as a faculty member at the Air Force Academy, I have experienced first-hand thearray of engagement opportunities USAFA has to offer. I have been a provider of cadetprofessional and academic development and also a recipient. I also spent a 26-year career in theAir Force, so I have a thorough grounding in the culture of the Air Force and the Air ForceAcademy. Though I have this background, it was important for me not to impose mypreconceived notions on the current generation of cadets. As I observed activities and interviewsubjects, I was careful not

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chad M. Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

A.S.E.T/B.S.E.T Plan of Study (Supply[5]. This issue is further complicated by the fact that food and Chain Source: ISO 22006)foodstuff production and manufacturing is becoming increasingly complex and is requiring moretechnically skilled employees [6]. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Career Guide to Industries, 2008-09Edition, Food Manufacturing, stated: “Fierce competition has led food manufacturing plants to invest in technologically advanced machinery to become more productive. The new machines have been applied to tasks as varied as packaging, inspection, and inventory control, but the processing of animal products remains a labor-intensive activity that is resistant to automation efforts. As a result

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marie H. Magnell, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lars Allan Geschwind, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Lena B. Gumaelius, KTH, Department of Learning; Anette Jepsen Kolmos, Aalborg University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

education. On the other side,academia moves more in a direction of research and has a career path based on primarilyresearch criteria and with less recognition of experience from working life 1, 2.The purpose of this paper is to identify faculty approaches to industry connections andworking life issues in engineering education. The research questions are: a) What are facultyattitudes towards working life issues and their integration into the curriculum? and b) Whatactivities related to working life do faculty members introduce to the curriculum?These research questions are based on the assumption that faculty attitudes and curricularactivities related to working life are important factors in engineering education if we want toensure that students

Conference Session

Engineering Leadership Development Constituent Committee Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ella Lee Ingram, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Richard A. House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kay C. Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Jameel Ahmed, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Julia M. Williams, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Donald E. Richards, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Leadership Development Division

, introductory biology, ecology and environmental studies, evolution, evolutionary medicine, and research practices in science.Dr. Richard A House, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Richard House is Professor of English at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. He received a B.A. from Illinois Wesleyan University and M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of California, Irvine. In addition to engineering communication and pedagogy, he has scholarly interests in sustainability and Shakespeare.Dr. Steve Chenoweth, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Steve Chenoweth is Associate Professor of Computer Science and Software Engineering at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Previously he had a career in software development, at NCR Corp

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Montasir Abbas P.E., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design;writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles ofengineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the engineering educationdiscipline, assessment methods, and evaluating communication in engineering. Page 24.637.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Game-Aided Pedagogy to Improve Students’ Learning Outcomes and Engagement in Transportation EngineeringI

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deeksha Seth, Drexel University; John Joseph Carr Jr., New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences; Angela D. Wenger, New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences ; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech; James Louis Tangorra, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

, communication studies, identity theory and reflective practice. Projects supported by the National Science Foundation include interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design; Page 24.286.1 writing across the curriculum in Statics courses; as well as a CAREER award to explore the use of e- portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles of engineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the engineering education discipline, assessment methods, and evaluating communication in engineering. c American

Conference Session

Mechanical Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig J. Gunn, Michigan State University; Pavel M. Polunin, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the issue of creating good communicators out ofengineers who are educated in traditional technical courses. Vast numbers of articles and bookshave suggested ways to ensure that at least the outward look of a writer's effort conforms toacceptable norms. Classes are required, papers are assigned, some comments are voiced; but inso many cases the retention of communication skill is not assured and does not become anintegral part of the engineer's existence. Engineers need to understand the bond between theirtechnical knowledge and their communication skills. This bond must be accomplished in themost efficient amount of time so that it creates a lasting awareness of technical communicationand its importance in every engineer's career. This is

Conference Session

Manufacturing Materials and Processes

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert L. Mott, University of Dayton; Ronald J. Bennett F.ASEE, F.ABET P.E., University of St. Thomas; Mark J. Stratton, SME; Mel Cossette, Edmonds Community College; Thomas G. Stoebe, University of Washington; Frank Zeh Cox, National Resource Center for Materials Tecnology Education

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

Tecnology Education Page 24.789.1 Frank Z. Cox is the Program Manager of the National Resource Center for Materials Technology Edu- cation funded by the National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technological Education Program and is housed at Edmonds Community College in Lynnwood, WA. Frank has over 20 years of experience in Career and Technical Education, including a wide variety of technician education and training programs c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Paper ID #9091for

Conference Session

K-12 Computer Science and Computational Thinking Initiatives

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Eguchi, Bloomfield College

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

involve low complexity, andcompetitions for advanced students that require more sophisticated technological researchand development, which can be continued in the RoboCup major leagues.Several of those competitions have reported positive impacts on learning among participatingstudents [5, 10, 11, 18-22]. Some of the highlighted impacts include: • increased confidence in using technology [20], • increased understanding of the role of science and technology in solving real-world problems [19], • increased interests in pursuing degree/career in technical, math, or science related field [20], • increased understanding of the team work value [20], • increased self-confidence [20

Conference Session

FPD 4: Peers and Perceptions

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, Learning Outcomes, Project-based Learning (PBL).1. IntroductionThe role of introductory courses in engineering is commonly acknowledged to be extremelyimportant for student engagement as well as retention.4 The introductory courses in engineeringgenerally serve the purpose of raising student awareness about engineering careers and theengineering curriculum while trying to excite and motivate them by using hands-on activities,projects, etc. The core learning objectives of the introductory courses involve activities thatentail application and understanding rather than higher level cognitive outcomes involving Page 24.854.2design and analysis. An

Conference Session

Faculty and Course Evolution: Teaching With Technology, Online Delivery, and Addressing Emerging Student & Industry Needs

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Paul Pearson, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems; Timothy Boyd, Northrop Grumman Corporation; Noah Miller, Northrop Grumman, Electronic Systems

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

”. Nothing was asked in return, because each had given far more thanmost to the program, and to each other. Now these leaders have the challenge to go forthand create great strides; should they choose to pursue this journey as they forge theirfuture careers. Page 23.1406.8Page | 7 Selections by "The Bottom 3" Diversity "The Bottom 3" Group Counts! Leadership # of # in # % # % % Women Training Applicants Selected Selected Selected Selected Women & Program Group

Conference Session

ChE Department and Faculty Issues

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gerri Burke; William Krantz; Joel Fried

female Professor in Cultural Studies) • Presenting a Technical Paper (presented by the REU Director)A field trip to the Air Force Museum and Wright Patterson Air Force Laboratory in Columbusalso was arranged for the students and their mentors. In addition, arrangements were made forthe students to attend the 8th International Conference on Inorganic Membranes that was held inCincinnati. A technical poster competition was held during the last week of the REU program.Cash prizes and award plaques were given to the top three posters at a farewell dinner, whichalso provided a forum for students, advisors, and REU staff to discuss the highlights of theprogram and influence on the students’ career goals.The cultural and social program consisted of

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching/Learning Strategies

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Simoneau; Mary deManbey; Karen Wosczyna-Birch

what’s going on in our industry. We’re working with a lot of advanced technology, and I think teachers and students would be amazed at what we do.”– Andy Summerville, Becton Dickinson Medical Supplies “I just wanted you to know that the staff and I truly enjoyed our interaction with (Sharon and Ingrid) through the externship program. I feel we all mutually benefited from this experience and will be using ideas generated by Sharon and Ingrid in our approach to conducting career tours for high school students.” – Patricia Pisciotto, M.D., University of Connecticut Health Center. “My externship exceeded my expectations. They were very kind and allowed me to jump right in doing research

Conference Session

Assessing Where We Stand

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Pangborn; Renata Engel

, but at the general education curriculum as a whole and the multi-dimensional opportunities it affords to students in meeting the career and life goals that they, aswell as other stakeholders – faculty, future employers, etc.– deem important. The AmericanAssociation for Higher Education espouses similar best practices for assessing student learning,including involvement of “representatives from across the educational community,” and the useof approaches that “reveal change, growth and increasing degrees of integration,” by focusing onexperiences that lead to the expressed learning outcomes. As will be seen later, our design forassessment draws heavily on these principles.Another fundamental change made to the general education program at Penn

Conference Session

Architectural Engineering Education I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Wang

careers. Both degree-granting and continuing education programs must integrateenvironmental, ethical, and aesthetic values as well as an understanding of political, social,and economic issues that affect public policy. Sustainable development must be a value that isencouraged at all levels of professional training and practice. Thus, while education in any ofthese areas might be carried on independently, education and professional practice in manyfields will be more closely attuned to community and national needs if they are approached ina unified manner. Often, it seems, faculties from other countries are more capable of accurately assessing andpredicting new trends in the global business environment. This author believes this is becausethey

Conference Session

Academic Standards and Academic Issues

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hazem Said

was good to get to know you…” “…He was also very conscious of my career aspirations and experience needs. He provided me with projects that would be most favorable to me. These projects were always things that were meaningful and necessary, but they were also projects that fit my knowledge-level and capabilities perfectly..” “.. He knew what I was capable of and gave me time to learn new things/concepts..” “..It helped me realize that I could use the skills learned in class to create a final product.” “.. We have freedom to learn, experiment and create..” “.. By having a faculty member as my supervisor, they knew what I was

Conference Session

Building Bridges with Community Colleges

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ron Darby; Jane Fraser

for Field Service with technical knowledge and business knowledge. Entry-level positions for college graduates open at this time included an Assistant StoreManager at Sony, a Technical Manager of Product Repair Services at Sears, and aService Support Manager for John Deere. The last job (at John Deere) called forBachelors degree in engineering, business, marketing or related field required, implying,we believe, that a combination of those areas of knowledge would be attractive to thecompany.Design of AIM programThe mission of the AIM program is to prepare students for entry-level automotiveindustry management careers by providing automotive management skills supported bythe business and technical background requisite for success in the

Conference Session

Mathematics Curriculum in Transition

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Gardner; Patricia Pyke; Amy Moll

wasdecided that more aggressive support should be developed, aimed at specific courses thatare known to be historically difficult for engineering students. Surprisingly, wediscovered that Calc I was not one of those courses as the success rate of Calc I is ratherhigh. Further analysis showed that only a minority of students in Calc I are beginningtheir college career, hence the high attrition often seen in the pre-calculus anddevelopmental algebra courses.Supplemental Instruction and MathematicsThe Supplemental Instruction (SI) model has proven to be successful in many settings,particularly for at-risk students in gate-keeper courses 3,4. Surprisingly, this model hasnot been widely used in developmental mathematics courses as noted by Wright5. One

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lawrence Carlson

Session #____ Rapid Prototyping to Cement CAD Modeling Skills Lawrence E. Carlson Department of Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Colorado at BoulderIntroductionAn important aspect of contemporary mechanical engineering education is mastery of a modernsolid modeling computer-aided design (CAD) software package. This important skill is vital tofuture engineers’ careers and gives students immediately marketable skills for summeremployment. Students also need to learn

Conference Session

Measuring Perceptions of Engineering

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Thompson; Jed Lyons

underrepresented minoritystudents. This comparison focuses on changes in student drawings and interview data over timeamongst both groups. This comparison includes a discussion of both groups in terms of theirdeveloping understanding of engineering processes, engineering tools, and engineering fieldsrepresented by the generic term “engineering”. Also included is a discussion of results in termsof implications for future policies and decision-making related to K-12 STEM education.IntroductionDespite efforts to increase student interest in engineering-related fields, the number of U.S.citizens choosing engineering related careers is declining [1]. At the same time, the number offoreign nationals traditionally used to fill voids in U.S. engineering fields is

Conference Session

Engineers & Engineering Education in Bahrain, Egypt, Iran, and Turkey

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Hisham Abdulmallik Al-Shahabi

government- sponsored outof whom 210 were taking engineering or engineering- related courses and all of them studyingabroad.Oil industry created the need for skilled & semi-skilled worker as well as engineers. The recruitscame mainly from the Indian sub-continent.To meet the growing demand and to encourage young Bahrainis to seek careers in the oilindustry, the Bahrain Petroleum Company started an apprenticeship scheme in 1956 wherebyprimary school graduates were offered four –year programmes to prepare them for work in thevarious operations associated with oil exploration & refining..Having seen the benefits of the apprenticeship scheme, the Company went further by offeringtheir young & bright employees the opportunity to continue their

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Roberto Montoya

majorsare a valid and pertinent alternative, so long as a difference can be made in regards to the social,economic, educational and job market value given to technological professions. Otherwise, wewill continue to have first and second class careers. The main task that we must undertake in thisrespect is the consolidation and identity of a modern, first class technological education thatqualifies young men and women to be competitive in the workplace and to be able to continuetheir studies at a higher level. This education is key to the development of productive forces andthe modernization of our country.The professional practice of Engineers in ColombiaThe manner, in which the engineering profession is practiced, not only in Colombia but also

Conference Session

Curricular Change Issues

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

K Muraleetharan; Gerald Miller; Dee Fink; Robert Knox; Randall Kolar; David Sabatini; Baxter Vieux; Michael Mooney; Carolyn Ahern; Kurt Gramoll

theeducational community.Selected Educational Awards to Members of the Project Team: • 3 NSF CAREER Awards (integrating research and education) • 3 ASEE Dow Outstanding New Faculty Awards • 4 OU teaching and research awardsAwards for the Sooner City Project • NSF Course and Curriculum Development Award (seed money for concept) • NSF Action Agenda for Systemic Engineering Education Reform (major funding source) • Oklahoma Regents Instructional Technology Excellence Award (1999) • Oklahoma's Williams Faculty Innovator Award (2000)Other Project/Individual Recognition • 5 Invited Presentations at National Conferences (1998 and 1999 ASEE/NSF Project Showcase, 1998 and 2002 ASCE

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

David Cottrell; Joseph Cecere

destined to join. This paper discusses thetransition from the current single-tracked curriculum into a program with three separateacademic options – Structural Design, Construction Management, and GeneralEngineering and provides a comparative analysis of the separate tracks.Current Curriculum Supporting a Bachelor of Science Degree in SDCET This program is designed to ultimately prepare students for careers in a highlyspecialized construction industry. Table 1 details the current academic requirements forgraduation from the program. SDCET is currently accredited by the TechnologyAccreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technologyenabling graduates to continue their professional development by sitting for

Conference Session

IS and IT Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Fanyu Zeng

skills development, certification,licensing, professional development, professional societies and code of ethics.Necessity of IT Professional CertificationsProfessionals generally begin their careers by completing a university program in theirchosen field, such as computer, medicine, engineering, or law. Then they may choose topursue other important field, for example, certification. Certifications used to be anoption to most of professions. Today there have always been debates on whether or notone should pass a certification test and get certified. There are still a few employers andsome educators who see little value in licensure or certification and don't require orencourage it.But recently it becomes clear for one to get certified in a

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs: Look Ahead

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jean-Pierre Delplanque; Joan Gosink

concerned with theirpersonal vocational interests and material goals and uncaring about society at large, particularlythe plight of the developing world.1,3,6-8 Arguably, the development of humanitarian engineeringprograms will enhance the role of the engineer in society, and, while not necessarily increaseoverall enrollments, will act as a magnet for excellent students, who might otherwise refrainfrom careers as engineers.In order to address these issues, a project has been initiated at CSM to develop a new cadre ofengineers, sensitive to social contexts, committed and qualified to serve humanity bycontributing to the solution of complex problems at regional, national, and international levelsand locations around the world in need of “smart

Conference Session

BME Assessment

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Thomas Harris; David Cordray

D ia g ra m sFigure 1: Assessment and Evaluation of Teachers and Students in VaNTH ProjectsAssessments of Affective ChangeThis is a highly-used method that relies on surveys or interviews to determine the attitudes andperceptions of the subjects. We have used surveys to examine the views of students regardingparticular courses and have measured changes in HPL content in the courses3. This has beenextended to teachers’ perceptions and has also been used with students to measure theirperceptions of the profession of BME and the maturation of their career goals as they movethrough the curriculum. These surveys have also contained items reflective of desired ABEToutcomes. The surveys are also being used to measure the time progress of change in

Conference Session

Course and Program Assessment

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Abi Aghayere

Page 8.243.6“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”in the design, construction and competition. Both teams strive to give every student anopportunity to lead a subgroup assigned to a specific task. Whether it is acquiring material forthe steel bridge or constructing the canoe mold, every task is critical to the successful completionof the project. Completing tasks correctly and on time enable the students to develop confidencein their abilities to lead a team.Project management is a prominent career track for civil engineers. Therefore, it is importantthat students acquire some project management skills and experience

Conference Session

Mentoring Women and Minorities

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Angela Linse; Rebecca Bates

engineering students titled "Active Learning inEngineering Education." The objective of the course was to provide engineering graduatestudents with information about the learning process and resources on teaching and academia tohelp them make informed decisions about teaching as a career and to help them be betterteachers. We believe this course is unique because it provides a curriculum taught to graduatestudents by a graduate student. This work was funded by a Huckabay Teaching Fellowship, aprogram that provides support for teaching projects conducted by graduate students paired withmentors.1I. IntroductionPreparing engineering graduate students for a future in academia should include providingmethods and support for teaching as well as guidance in

Conference Session

New Approaches in Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mustafa Abushagur; Harvey J. Palmer

sciences“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”and engineering which should prepare the student for a successful career. RochesterInstitute of Technology offers a unique educational and research program that leads to aPh.D. in Microsystems Engineering. This multi-disciplinary program builds on thestrengths in microelectronic fabrications, photonics, imaging and micro-power researchprograms at the institute. The program is designed to be application oriented withoutsacrificing the scientific and engineering fundamentals. Students will be involved incutting edge research and have access to modern facility, the largest of its