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Conference Session
Computers in Education Engineering Division Poster Session
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lulu Sun, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach; Yan Tang, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ., Daytona Beach
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Diversity
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Computers in Education
engineering drawing, improve their threedimensional (3D) visualization skills, and to teach the fundamentals of a computer aided design.The students meet with the instructor twice a week in the laboratory during this three-credit-hoursemester-long course with each class lasting two hours long. Each class is scheduled to deliverthe lecture first after which the students are allowed to complete their assigned homework andask questions as needed. The students learn the principles of orthographic projections and applythe principles to multiple view drawings by hand during the first four weeks of a fourteen-weeksemester. A 3D computer aided parametric modeling tool, CATIA, is then introduced after handdrawing, followed by auxiliary and section views
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Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Kenneth Miller, Saint Cloud State University
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Mechanical Engineering
included as an appendix. Learning to use the steam tables has traditionally been animportant component of success in entry level thermodynamics. Numerous alternatives havebecome available over the years and this study is an assessment of the continuing need forstudents to learn and use printed steam tables.Vapor tables are currently available in a web format and as stand alone programs for PCs andhandheld devices such as the Palm Pilot. The number of vapor tables available in electronicformat forces engineering professors to look at the usefulness of teaching students to use theprinted tables. A substantial number of faculty still feel that learning to use the printed tablesteaches a useful skill and continue to use it before or instead of
Conference Session
NSF Grantees Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Arunkumar Pennathur, University of Texas-El Paso
Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, with specialization in human factors engineering. Dr. Pennathur's interests are in the science of learning in engineering education. Dr. Pennathur has considerable expertise in human behavioral research methods. He has developed human behavior and performance models in personnel skills and training for advanced electromechanical troubleshooting and fault-finding tasks, disability models in older adults (work funded by NIH), and modeling physical and mental workload for soldier safety and performance (work funded by the US Army Research Laboratory jointly with Fort Bliss and William Beaumont Army Medical Center). These projects have all included extensive
Conference Session
Innovative Curriculum in Electrical Engineering Technology
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Ahmed Khan, DeVry University; Jack Manansala, DeVry University, Addison, IL; John Smith, DeVry University, Addison, IL; Gabe Perez, DeVry University, Addison, IL; R Aguayo,, , DeVry University, Addison, IL; Rommel Sison, DeVry University, Addison, IL
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Engineering Technology
Abstract DeVry University’s Electronics Engineering Technology/Computer EngineeringTechnology (EET/CET) program senior project is a two-semester course sequence in whichstudents synthesize knowledge and skills learned in the previous courses. In the first course(EET-400, Project management), students research, plan and develop a project proposal. And inthe second course (EET-410L, Senior Project Laboratory) students implement the project plan bybuilding and testing a prototype. A typical project involves a solution to a software/hardware-based engineering problem. The process of developing and implementing a solution to theproblem offers a learning opportunity for students to gain new insights and competencies as aresult of “constructivist
Collection
2021 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Meeting
Authors
Dustyn Roberts P.E., University of Pennsylvania; Robert W Carpick, University of Pennsylvania
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Diversity
researcher at Sandia National Laboratory. He served as Department Chair from 2011-2019, and currently serves as the Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for his department. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 A DEI Task Force within a Mechanical Engineering DepartmentMotivation and BackgroundFaculty and staff can and do influence the climate of a department and achievement of students.Research shows the positive effects of choosing to implement evidence-based teaching practiceslike active learning and inclusive teaching [1], and having a growth mindset in relation to theabilities of students [2]. However, research also shows that the local
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Course Innovation II
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Yusuf Mehta, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
- F INBIBLIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION1. Gallow, De, “What is Problem Based Learning?” Instructional Resource Center, The William and Flora HewlettGrant.” http://www.pbl.uci.edu/whatispbl.html, 2006.2. Scardamalia, M., and Bereiter C. “Student communities for the advancement of knowledge,” Communicationsof the ACM Volume 39 No. 4 pp. 36 – 37, 19963. Mehta, Y. and Najafi, F “Teaching Methodology of Flexible Pavement Materials and Pavement Systems,”Journal of SMET Education, 2003a.4. Mehta, Y. A, Orlins, J. and Lubelski, D. “Innovative Teaching Methods for Surveying and EngineeringGraphics,” Proceedings of Mi-Atlantic Conference, Kean University, NJ 2003b.5. Mehta, Y. A. “Innovative Techniques To Teach Civil Engineering Materials Laboratory
Conference Session
OMCED Topics
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Edgar An, Florida Atlantic University; Manhar Dhanak, Florida Atlantic University
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Ocean and Marine
observation from these responses is that while the students might have learned an adequate level of math and science at school they have not yet gathered enough insights and intuition into how they can apply their knowledge to solving real-world problems. This suggests that teaching the students very complex math and science concepts alone in an isolated framework does not appear to adequately promote their interests in math and science. Rather, it is the application of science in terms of interesting, problem-solving projects that captures the students’ interests in math and science. We believe that once we have captured their interests, the effect is perpetuating. In terms of teaching, the effectiveness of the
Conference Session
Methods and Techniques in Graduate Education
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Robert Brooks, Temple University; Berk Ayranci, Temple University; Keerthi V. Takkalapelli, Temple University
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Graduate Studies
AC 2009-2524: IMPROVEMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS’ PERFORMANCEIN DESIGN, DISCOVERY, AND LEARNINGRobert Brooks, Temple University Dr. Brooks is an Associate Professor and the Undergraduate Director of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Temple University. He was voted the "Transportation engineer of the year" by the ASCE-Philadelphia Section. Dr.Brooks' expertise includes finite element methods, highway and runway design, innovative materials in transportation engineering. He won the Tempe University College of Engineering’s Teaching Award for the year 2008.Berk Ayranci, Temple University Prof. Berk Ayranci is an instructor in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
L. F. Borjón; F. Martín del Campo
establishes basic requirements for each course but thelecturer is free on the way he teaches and other topics that could be included. This way new interesting topicsare continuously inserted in the curricula. This process is supervised and evaluated by a program coordinator inorder to control the overall quality of the engineering degree. 2) Hands-on experience: This is one of the main concerns of the engineering programs and is enforcedby means of laboratories, workshops, demonstrations, and work field experiences among others. The academicdepartments have operational and development plans to guarantee that the student obtains an experience thatwill be significant and useful when he/she works. 3) Lecturers evaluation: Students fill out
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1996 Annual Conference
Authors
Z. T. Bieniawski
salaries and expenses of a system of “laboratcxy units” - each typically consisting of five persons: fullprofessor, associate professor, post-doe, secretary and technician. Also included am students (some onfellowships but most self-supporting): 2 Ph. D.’s, 5 MS, and 2-3 undergraduates (writing their final year thesis).Professors may not consult for private gain (bt5ng state employees) but may direct consulting fees to improve Page 1.249.3 ----- .-their laboratories and obtain support for travel, supplies, and graduate and undergraduate students. They do nothave=~n[” for research grants as in the USA. Teaching is not
Conference Session
Collaboration, A Cool Tool: Librarians/Faculty/Students Work Together for Quality Results
Collection
2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patsy Hulse, University of Auckland; John St George, University of Auckland; Li Wang, University of Auckland
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Engineering Libraries
experience in the minerals industry working in Africa and the UK, and teaching experience in the areas of rock mechanics, slope stability, environmental engineering and surveying. For a number of years he has been involved with coordinating and assessing the Part 4 research projects in the Department. His research interests are in the permeability of coal in relation to stress changes due to desorption, the spontaneous combustion of coal and related heating effects, stability issues related to mineral extraction sites mainly subsidence and slope stability. In the last 5 years he has published over 18 papers (5 in refereed journals) and 29 technical reports. He is also actively
Conference Session
International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University; Tim Mulroy, Sheffield Hallam University; Ian Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University; Boon Han Lye, Kolej Bandar Utama International College
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International
another two years take the Sijil PelajaranMalaysia (SPM). The Malaysian Government has recently recognised that the country's economicsuccess is directly related to the capability of the population in foreign languages and technicalknowledge. English Language is being re-introduced as a medium of instruction for teaching ofscience and mathematics in both primary (grades K-7) and secondary (grades 8-11). English hasalways been one of the compulsory SPM subjects. Following SPM, students can then continue tostudy for two years to obtain their Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM). The STPM allowsstudents to matriculate for university entry.The first case study, between Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) and Tunku Abdul RahmanCollege (TARC) has
Conference Session
ChE: Departmental Issues and Integrating Freshmen into the ChE Program
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
David Silverstein, University of Kentucky; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; Richard Zollars, Washington State University
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Chemical Engineering
received his Ph.D. from MIT in 1998 and his B.S. from WPI in 1992. Among his areas of interest are use of computing and process simulation in the curriculum. He has received the 2005 Raymond W. Fahien Award, the 2003 Joseph J. Martin Award and the 2002 PIC-III Award from ASEE.Richard Zollars, Washington State University DICK ZOLLARS is a professor in, and director of, the School of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at Washington State University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Colorado. He has been teaching engineering for 27 years. His interests are colloidal/interfacial phenomena and reactor design
Conference Session
Engineering Management Division Technical Session 3
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Caleb Wolters, University of Dayton; Sandra L. Furterer, University of Dayton; Kellie Schneider, University of Dayton
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Engineering Management
they should want to help serve theircommunities. The university at the highest levels, stresses the importance of teaching, learningand agility to adopt to new models. The president of the university, in his recent inauguraladdress said, “We also proclaim our foundational support for excellent teaching and learning andthe agility needed to adopt new models. We renew our commitment to teaching that engagesstudents and prepares them for servant-leadership roles.” [1]. The University’s IndustrialEngineering Technology (IET) program is one of only 11 Industrial Engineering Technologybachelor’s ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited programs[2] This study attempts to identify the skills and abilities that
Conference Session
Student Perceptions of Self-efficacy, Success, and Identity
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Constanza Miranda, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Julián Iñaki Goñi, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile; Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University; Trinidad Sotomayor, Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile
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Educational Research and Methods
a master’s degree in engineering management at George Washington University in 2007. In 2016, he earned a Ph.D. in the Minority and Urban Education Unit of the Col- lege of Education at the University of Maryland. Bruk worked at the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, where he focused on nanotechnology, from 2003 to 2005. In 2005 he left JHU/APL for a fellowship with the National Academies where he conducted research on methods of increasing the number of women in engineering. After a brief stint teaching mathematics in Baltimore City following his departure from the National Academies, he began working for the Center for Minorities in Science and Engineering (CMSE) in the Clark School of
Conference Session
Curriculum and Assessment II
Collection
2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Jingshan Wu, Zhejiang University; Yujie Wang, Zhejiang University; Hanbing Kong, Zhejiang University; Ling Zhu, Zhejiang University
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Computing and Information Technology
computational thinkingskills. This study first proposes a framework of computational thinking in the contextof engineering (CT-ENG), using qualitative content analysis on industry interviews.The authors then introduce the program of the Robotics Class of Zhejiang Universityin China, providing an integrative approach to teaching computational thinkingeffectively. The Robotics Class engages students in project-based computing-aidedengineering activities throughout the four-year bachelor’s program, and improvestheir computational thinking skills through engineering engagement. The findings inthis study could have some implications for non-CS engineering majors to promotecomputing education and equip students with computational thinking at digital era.Key
Conference Session
Tips of the Trade: Best Practices, Expanded Advice, and Strategies for Implementable Course Improvement
Collection
2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Adam R Carberry, Arizona State University; Matthew Siniawski, Loyola Marymount University; Sara A. Atwood, Elizabethtown College; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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New Engineering Educators
standardization in communal writing assessment,” Research in the Teaching of English, 35, 213-260.4. Shay, S. 2005. “The assessment of complex tasks: A double reading,” Studies in Higher Education 30, 663-679.5. Marzano, R. 2010, Formative assessment and standards-based grading, Marzano Research Laboratory, Bloomington, IN.6. Reeves, D. 2003. Making standards work: how to implement standards-based assessments in the classroom, school, and district, 3rd ed., Advanced Learning Press, Englewood, CO.7. Atwood, S., Siniawski, M., and Carberry, A. 2014 “Using standards-based grading in engineering project courses,” Proceedings of the 2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Indianapolis, IN.8. Carberry, A., Siniawski, M
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Research to Practice: STRAND 4 – K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design (Part 1)
Collection
2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Avneet Hira, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette
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Diversity
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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering
Engineering and is presently completing her M.S. in Aerospace Systems Engineering.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Morgan Hynes is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity and Director of the FACE Lab research group at Purdue. In his research, Hynes explores the use of engineering to integrate academic subjects in K-12 classrooms. Specific research interests include design metacognition among learners of all ages; the knowledge base for teaching K-12 STEM through engi- neering; the relationships among the attitudes, beliefs, motivation, cognitive skills, and engineering skills of K-16 engineering learners; and teaching engineering
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2018 ASEE Conferences - Conference for Industry and Education Collaboration / San Antonio proceedings
Authors
Joseph Morgan; Jay Porter
. Thecurriculum then culminates in a twenty-nine hour focus area that customizes the degree plan for aparticular area of the job market. Currently, the degree has a single focus area in Mechatronics,preparing students for careers in the design, development, implementation and support ofelectromechanical systems that are controlled through embedded hardware and software. The MXET degree is now being expanded to include new additional focus areas. The firstone of these areas is STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) TeacherPreparation. In collaboration with the College of Education, a MXET focus area is beingcustomized to produce graduates who can sit for their Mathematics/Science/Engineeringcertification and who can teach at the
Conference Session
Designing and Implementing Leadership Development Experiences for Engineering Students
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Harold Ackler, Boise State University; Heidi Reeder, Boise State University; Abbey Louie
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Engineering Leadership Development
Paper ID #31187Integrating Professional Skills and Leadership into an UndergraduateEngineering ProgramDr. Harold Ackler, Micron School of Materials Science and Engineering, Boise State University Dr. Harold Ackler is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Micron School of Materials Science and En- gineering at Boise State University. He teaches advanced undergraduate laboratory courses and manages the senior capstone program in the Micron School. He received BS and MS degrees from the University of California at Berkeley and his PhD degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1997), all in Materials Science and
Conference Session
Work in Progress: Hands-on Activities
Collection
2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access
Authors
Katelyn Dahlke, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University
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Chemical Engineering
a specific laboratory environment.These later interventions do not help their understanding when they are initially taught theseconcepts. To address this, miniaturized hands-on modules have been developed to compelstudent engagement in sophomore and junior level engineering classes, specifically within theheat transfer and fluid mechanics classroom context. These highly visual low-cost desktoplearning modules (LC-DLMs) have been shown to improve student understanding compared topassive lectures, especially at higher Bloom’s levels such as evaluation and creation [4-5].Even with significant data to support the fact that active learning leads to more cognitive gainscompared to traditional lecture-based teaching, there are still perceived
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2019 ASEE Midwest Section Conference
Authors
Jonathan Kuchem; Nicolas Libre
real worldproblems through experimental activities in the lab. Students carried out experiments, calculatedmaterial properties, and applied them to a real-world mechanics problem. The project details arefurther described and show success in implementing problem-based learning into a lab format.Students have stated improved learning through the use of problem-based learning.IntroductionEngineering consists of taking abstract problems and developing scientific and creative solutionsto solve them. Therefore, improving critical thinking and problem solving skills are essential forpreparing engineering students for dealing with real world problems. In engineering coursework,traditionally taught courses sometimes lack teaching students how to solve
Conference Session
Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University; Alec Simcock, Victoria University
AC 2007-874: ASSESSMENT IN A PBL CONTEXT: TOWARDS VALIDITY ANDRELIABILITYCharles Mphande, Victoria UniversityPaul Bronson, Victoria UniversityRobert ives, Victoria UniversityJuan SHI, Victoria UniversityAlec Simcock, Victoria University Page 12.281.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Assessment in a PBL Context: Towards Validity and ReliabilityAbstractIn 2006, Victoria University (VU) in Melbourne, Australia, started to teach its undergraduateengineering programs using Problem Based Learning (PBL). This was done in response toperceived inadequacies of the weaker graduates produced by a more traditional coursestructure. The introduction of PBL has allowed the
Conference Session
Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session
Collection
2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Mani Mina, Iowa State University
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Multidisciplinary Engineering
issues, it makes sense to provide them with a conceptual-basedtechnology education. This paper covers the major premise of our efforts, the way it is planned,the way we include all majors in the college, and the way we work together to make it happen.This is a collegewide effort that includes all levels from the dean and the dean’s office to theindividual departments, as well as some of our graduate and undergraduate students. The bigchallenge is how to teach the classes—i.e., who the audience is. This paper shows the detailedplanning, implementation, and early results and challenges of our first course developments andimplementations. The paper provides examples of classes, the material that we cover in the firstclass for non-majors, and the
Conference Session
Programming for Engineering Students II
Collection
2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Patrick Jarvis, University of St. Thomas; Jeff Jalkio, University of St. Thomas; Marty Johnston, University of St. Thomas; Christopher Greene, University of St. Thomas; Mari Heltne, University of St. Thomas
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Computers in Education
. Thomas Marty Johnston received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Riverside working in atomic physics. After serving as a Post-Doctorial Researcher at the University of Nebraska he came to the University of St. Thomas in 1995 to initiate an undergraduate research program in physics. When he is not in the laboratory, Marty can be found teaching classical physics, electricity and magnetism, theoretical mechanics or experimental methods.Christopher Greene, University of St. Thomas Chris Greene received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and proceeded to a 25 year career in industry. At Honeywell, he did research on
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Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education
Collection
2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Hilkat Soysal, Frostburg State University; Oguz Soysal, Frostburg State University
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Liberal Education
2006-1822: FRESHMAN COURSE ON SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND SOCIETYHilkat Soysal, Frostburg State University Hilkat S. Soysal received a law degree from University of Istanbul, Turkey. She practiced law in private companies and two state universities as a counselor. In 1993, she joined Istanbul University College of Engineering as a Lecturer. While teaching law courses for undergraduate engineering students, she did a graduate study in the Marine Engineering Program and received her M.Sc. degree in 1996. She continued to take graduate courses in marine engineering until she moved to the USA. Between 1997 and 2000, she took various courses in MBA and Computer Science, and engineering at
Conference Session
Engineering / Education Collaborations
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Steve Shooter; Micheal Hanyak; Matt Higgins; Marie Wagner; Ed Mastascusa; Dan Hyde; Brian Hoyt; Bill Snyder; Michael Prince
inengineering education by integrating instructional design techniques, transforming theclassroom into a cooperative learning environment, and incorporating the use ofinformation technology in the teaching/learning process. One of the major outcomes ofthat work is a conceptual framework for assisting faculty in transitioning from moretraditional instructional modes to more collaborative modes of instruction. Drawingheavily on a typical engineering process, this framework maps concepts readilyunderstood in the engineering design world to the development of instructionalexperiences. This paper outlines that framework and discusses our efforts to export thisframework to faculty beyond Bucknell through a pair of national workshops conductedlast summer
Conference Session
New Ideas in Energy Education
Collection
2003 Annual Conference
Authors
Alan Scaroni; Jonathan Mathews; Sarma Pisupati
sections for the spring semester of 2003 is 432students. Enrollment in each section was limited to a maximum of 120 students with theintent of maintaining class interaction and class discussion. The methodology used forlearning and teaching is discussed later in the paper. Distribution data on the studentpopulation by major indicate that the course has been taken by students from 87 different Page 8.486.1“Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference& Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”majors. Students emanate from the Colleges of Arts, Liberal Arts, Business Administration
Conference Session
Research Projects, Course Development, and Industry Issues
Collection
2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
John W Pritchard, Iowa State University; Mani Mina, Iowa State University
Tagged Divisions
Systems Engineering
acquisition.This paper presents a framework that is applicable in the laboratory development and approach.IntroductionThe challenge of teaching freshman engineering classes has always been one of the mostinteresting aspects of engineering education in the last decade1-6. Traditionally these classeshave been the way into engineering thinking and problem solving. The problems that theengineering education community is facing is how to make these classes more interesting,expand students’ thinking process, bring in a more systems level thinking, and help studentsappreciate what is engineering all at the same time. The above challenges together with thetypical characteristics, behavior, and attitudes of the new students actually increase theimportance of the
Conference Session
Poster Session
Collection
2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors
Lily Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University
Tagged Divisions
Multidisciplinary Engineering
Manufacturing Engineering. This course series provided students with anopportunity to work on an open-ended design project that required skill sets spanning numerousdepartments rather than just a single department. The teaching staff consisted of three professorsfrom three separate engineering departments. For the 2008-2009 Academic year, the facultycame from the departments of Biomedical Engineering Materials Engineering, and MechanicalEngineering. The faculty considered the importance having an interdisciplinary set of instructorsas well as a team-teaching approach to best model to the students the strength inherent in theseapproaches. Page