Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanna M. Horton, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-107: MACROERGONOMIC ANALYSIS OF INSTRUCTIONALTECHNOLOGY ADOPTION: A CASE STUDY ON TABLET PC ADOP-TIONLeanna M. Horton, Virginia Tech Leanna Horton is a Ph.D. Candidate in the Industrial and Systems Engineering Department at Virginia Tech and is a member of the Industrial Ergonomics and Biomechanics Laboratory. Her research is focused on the effects of job rotation on muscle fatigue and performance.Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech Kahyun Kim is a graduate student currently pursuing Ph.D. in Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech with a concentration on human factors and ergonomics. Her research interest is in the impact of various factors on team collaboration and effectiveness as well as team

Conference Session

Issues and Answers in Mathematics Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter J. Sherman, Iowa State University

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Mathematics

teachingbackground. Throughout his Ph.D. in mechanical engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he held teaching assistantships in the departments of mechanical engineering, electricalengineering, and mathematics. His primary duties were highly interactive, and includedlecturing, supervising and guiding students in laboratory settings, and guiding discussionsessions. Courses he was either solely or jointly responsible for included pre-calculus algebra,vibrations, acoustics, electrical communications, and instrumentation. During his tenure as afaculty in mechanical engineering at Purdue University, he taught a variety of courses in thesystems, instrumentation and controls division. He also developed and taught two cross-listedgraduate courses. One

Conference Session

Outreach and Recruitment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Abhijit Nagchaudhuri

teachers in sufficient quality and quantity to meet currentdemands[5]. Recent graduates enter the mathematics teaching profession already indesperate need of intensive professional development[6]. Moreover, state and districtefforts to recruit and retain teachers too often fail to benefit high-poverty, high-minority,and low achieving schools where inexperienced and out-of-field teachers are more likely[7] . Consequently, efforts toward professional development of the current teacherworkforce hold the greatest promise for improved achievement.Fortunately, NCLB facilitates partnerships between K-12 districts and higher educationinstitutions to provide teachers with professional development opportunities including

Conference Session

Outreach Along the K-12 Pathways to Engineering

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Liesl Hotaling, University of South Florida-St. Petersburg; Susan Lowes, Teachers College/Columbia University; Rustam Stolkin; Peiyi Lin

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

devise implementation plans for theirown classrooms. During the second week, each teacher was invited to bring two students toparticipate in a teaching laboratory, with the teachers teaching the modules in a highly supportedenvironment, surrounded by SENSE IT staff (see Figure 4). This opportunity to implement thematerials with students gave the teachers an opportunity to review the materials again and to seehow they worked with students. They found this a very effective approach, both in terms of theamount of additional time they were able to spend with the curriculum and in terms of howseeing their own students work through the modules increased their own confidence in theirability to teach the SENSE IT modules to entire classes.The

Conference Session

Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT) Technical Session 2

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erwin Karincic, Virginia Commonwealth University; Lauren Linkous, Virginia Commonwealth University; Erdem Topsakal, Virginia Commonwealth University

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Computing and Information Technology Division (CIT)

of network professionals.References[1] E. Lampi, “The Effectiveness of using Virtual Laboratories to Teach Computer NetworkingSkills in Zambia,” Ph.D dissertation, Career and Technical Education, Virginia PolytechnicInstitute and State University, Blacksburg, VA, USA, 2013. [Online]. Available:https://www.proquest.com/docview/1512636920[2] J. Allison, “Simulation-based learning via Cisco Packet Tracer to enhance the teaching ofcomputer networks,” Proceedings of the 27th ACM Conference on Innovation and Technology inComputer Science Education Vol. 1, Jul. 2022. doi:10.1145/3502718.3524739[3] S. Asadi, J. Allison, M. Khurana, and M. Nilashi, “Simulation-based learning for computerand networking teaching: A systematic literature review and

Collection

2022 ASEE Gulf Southwest Annual Conference

Authors

Olivia M Mills, Texas A&M University; Jacqueline Estefane Torralba; Huei Hsin Lo, Texas A&M University; Madison Hawkins, Texas A&M University; Lance Leon Allen White, Texas A&M University; Xi Zhao, Texas A&M University; Larry Powell, Texas A&M University; Filza H. Walters, Texas A&M University; Amanda Kate Lacy; Sarhan M. Musa, Prairie View A&M University; Tracy Anne Hammond, Texas A&M University; Brandon RaShaun Beckwith, Prairie View A&M University

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Diversity

on experimental thermal hydraulics, and completed his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at West Texas A&M University.Xi Zhao, Texas A&M University Xi Zhao is a holder of Associate and Practitioner Certificates from the Center for the Integration of Re- search, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL), which is dedicated to improving the teaching of STEM disci- plines in higher education. Ms. Zhao received a Bachelor of Engineering in Architecture and Master of Architecture. She is currently working on her doctorate in the field of building science, engineering, and design at Texas A&M University. Her research is partially supported by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers

Conference Session

COED: AI and ML Topics

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zhao Sun, Hampton University; Laura Camila Peralta; Myles Anthony Ragins; Niara Renee Chaney

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Computers in Education Division (COED)

learning and robotics together withthe specific machine learning and robotics applications in autonomous systems, the first author hasexplored the Machine Learning Course and Robotics Course currently available in differentUniversities [1-7]. Especially, during her 8 weeks summer visiting at Stanford University, shealso had a chance to explore resources to integrate into the course. Based upon all these works, shesuccessfully adapted/developed course EGR 391- Intermediate Research Topic Course to aResearch-based Course on Machine Learning and Robotics by combining teaching, research,and engagement. This course is especially designed for the team of junior undergraduate studentswho are participating in the NSF EIR and NASA ULI projects.The

Conference Session

Engineering Libraries Technical Session 2: Instruction

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jean Bossart, University of Florida; Sara Gonzalez

, partnered with awheeled Pelican case and 250 grams of filament. A LibGuide provided instructionalmaterials. These circulating printers empowered students to explore 3D printing andtroubleshooting outside the library, in their own space and timeframe. Taking studentengagement to the next level, the librarians also developed and taught a 1-credit honorscourse where students worked in groups to build 3D printers. The course facilitated adeeper understanding of 3D technology through assembling 3D printers from kits,thereby teaching students the basic mechanics of 3D technology and use of tools. Thecourse had a small cohort of twelve students, split into four teams of three, who builtiMade3D Jellybox kits in a weekly class held within the engineering

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering: Student Growth

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed-Arman Ghaffari-Zadeh, Carnegie Mellon University; Gerald Wang, Carnegie Mellon University

Molecular and Multiscale Methods Laboratory (M5 Lab) at CMU, which focuses on computational micro- and nanoscale mechanics of fluids, soft matter, and active matter, with applications in Civil and Environmental Engineering across the nexus of water, energy, sustainable materials, and urban livability. The M5 Lab is particularly interested in particle-based simulations, systems out of equilibrium, uncertainty quantification in particle-based simulations, and high-performance computing. He teaches courses in molecular simulation and computational/data science. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Fishers

Conference Session

Energy Conversion and Conservation Technical Session 3: Design of Novel Energy-Related Courses and Course Materials

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ira Harkness, University of Florida

Paper ID #37327Development of an Introductory Nuclear Engineering Coursefor Non-MajorsIra Harkness (Instructional Assistant Professor) Ira Harkness is an instructional assistant professor in the Nuclear Engineering Program within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Florida. He teaches courses on radiation detection, radiation interactions, and risk assessment for nuclear systems. His engineering education research interests include game-based learning and the use of technology in education. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Manufacturing Education

Collection

2022 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katie Basinger, University of Florida; Benjamin Elgan, University of Florida; Sean Niemi, University of Florida

and Aerospace Engineering and founding PI of the MERGE ((MEchanical engineeRing desiGn pEdagogy) Lab focusing his research and teaching efforts on Capstone Design, Design for Manufacturing, and developing hands-on manufacturing courses. Sean advises UF's Formula SAE team (Gator Motorsports) and co-advises the UF Rocket Team (Swamp Launch). Sean has worked in industrial maintenance and aerospace, with his graduate work studying soft matter engineering, 3D bio-printing, and biotribology. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2022 Powered by www.slayte.com Continuous Improvement of an Experiential Learning Manufacturing Lab

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shasta Ihorn, San Francisco State University; Anagha Kulkarni, San Francisco State University; Michael Savvides, San Francisco State University; Ilmi Yoon

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Diversity, NSF Grantees Poster Session

(COSE), Center for Equityand Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CEETL), Center of Science and Math Education(CSME) as well as the Science Education Partnership and Assessment Laboratory (SEPAL), acommunity of scientists that conducts research on effective science education and providesresources to science teachers.ConclusionAny funded education initiative that wishes to have a long term, positive impact on a universitycampus must put forth significant effort to ensure that its core tenets are sufficiently embedded inthe university and academic department culture. To accomplish this, it is often necessary to seekfurther funding to continue work towards institutionalization of program components beyond theinitial support period. This case study

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Moreland, Purdue University, Northwest; Kyle Alexander Toth, University of Dayton; Nicholas Walla; Chenn Q. Zhou, University of Dayton; Tyamo Okosun, Purdue University, Northwest; Armin Silaen

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

, and a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, USA. She joined Pur- due University Northwest in 1994 after three years of industrial experience. Dr. Zhou has more than 38 years of experience in the areas of computational fluid dynamics (CFD), combustion, energy, multiphase reacting flows, and air pollution control. She is on the cutting edge in the integration of computer simu- lation and virtual reality visualization for solving real world problems. Dr. Zhou has conducted a large number of funded research projects totaling over $25 million and collaborated with many experts from over 140 organizations including academia, K-12 schools, national laboratories, and various industries (e.g

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH) Technical Session 8: Thermo-Fluids Theory and Computation

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenhai Li, Farmingdale State College; Foluso Ladeinde, Stony Brook University

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

methods to solve the system ofnonlinear differential equations that govern fluid flow and heat transfer, with some initial andboundary conditions. However, due to the limited computational resources available for classroominstruction, the problems used for illustration and laboratory assignments are limited to simplecanonical types. This means that students will not be able to analyze realistic problems withpractical applications, which are inherently complicated, computationally expensive, and requirehigh-performance computing (HPC) clusters that take advantage of massive parallelization. In thispaper, a course in the curriculum that addresses this issue is proposed. In this course, thefundamental theories of high-performance computing will

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Division (ETD) Technical Session 7

Collection

2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Troy Curtis Tonner, Purdue University Fort Wayne

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Engineering Technology Division (ETD)

good example of this occurred at the University of Tennessee in the late 1990s [3]. At theUniversity of Tennessee [3] the two first-year courses were redesigned in response torecommendations of an industrial advisory board and ABET. The result was a FYE programwhich was deemed the “Engage Program”. The first semester course was a non-calculus-basedapproach that focused on computer programming, graphic skills, and problem solving. Thesecond semester course focused more on calculus-based content with emphasis on statics anddynamics. Basic concepts would be presented in a one-hour lecture and the concepts werereinforced during low-tech, hands-on laboratory exercises. Additionally, students would meetwith graduate teaching assistants in a

Conference Session

Pre-College Engineering Education Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University

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Pre-College Engineering Education

Paper ID #34262Middle School Capstone Engineering Projects (Work in Progress)Dr. Kenneth Berry, Southern Methodist University Dr. Kenneth Berry is a Research Professor at the Caruth Institute for Engineering Education (CIEE) in the Lyle School of Engineering at Southern Methodist University (SMU). He has worked as an education specialist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory until he received his doctorate in Educational Technology in 2001. He then taught at the Michael D. Eisner School of Education at California State University at Northridge (CSUN). In 2009, he moved to Texas to work at the Science and Engineering Education

Conference Session

Hands-On in the Online Classroom

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Eric Davishahl, Whatcom Community College; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Matthew Parsons Fuentes, Everett Community College

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo since 2006. During the 2011-2012 academic year he participated in a professor exchange, teaching at the Munich University of Applied Sciences. His engineering education interests include collaborating on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Poster Session

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Mohammad Al Mestiraihi, Utah State University; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University ; R. Ryan Dupont, Utah State University; David K. Stevens, Utah State University

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Diversity

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College Industry Partnerships

projects funded by the US Department of Education. He has extensive international experience working on technical training and engineering education projects funded by the Asian Development Bank, World Bank, and U.S. Department of Labor, USAID. Countries where he has worked include Armenia, Bangladesh, Bulgaria, China, Egypt, Macedo- nia, Poland, Romania, and Thailand.Dr. R. Ryan Dupont, Utah State University Dr. Dupont has more than 35 years of experience teaching and conducting applied and basic research in environmental engineering at the Utah Water Research Laboratory at Utah State University. His main research areas have addressed soil and groundwater bioremediation, stormwater management via green

Conference Session

Design in Biomedical Engineering (Works in Progress) - June 24th

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Erica M. Comber, Carnegie Mellon University; Elisha Anthony Raeker-Jordan, Carnegie Mellon University; Kalliope Georgette Roberts, Carnegie Mellon University; Melanie Alexis Loppnow, Carnegie Mellon University; Andrew Hudson, Carnegie Mellon University; Wayne Chung, Carnegie Mellon University; Conrad M. Zapanta, Carnegie Mellon University

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Biomedical Engineering

Assistant Professor of Surgery and Bioengineering at The Pennsylvania State University in Hershey, PA. He also worked for CarboMedics Inc. in Austin, TX, in the research and development of prosthetic heart valves. Dr. Zapanta’s primary teaching responsibilities are Biomedical Engineering Laboratory and Design. Ad- ditional teaching interests include medical device design education and professional issues in biomedical engineering. Dr. Zapanta’s research interests are in developing medical devices to treat cardiovascular disease, focusing on the areas of cardiac assist devices and prosthetic heart valves. Dr. Zapanta is an active member in the American Society for Artificial Internal Organs, American Society of

Collection

2020 ASEE North Central Section conference

Authors

Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University; Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas; Robin A.M. Hensel, West Virginia University

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Diversity

Paper ID #31939Exploring the correlation between students reported self-efficacy andretentionMr. Joseph Dygert, West Virginia University Ph.D student in aerospace engineering at West Virginia UniversityDr. Melissa Lynn Morris, University of Nevada - Las Vegas Melissa Morris is currently an Assistant Professor in Residence in the Mechanical Engineering Depart- ment at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She previously served as a Teaching Associate Professor for the Freshman Engineering Program, in the Benjamin M. Statler College of Engineering and Min- eral Resources at West Virginia University (WVU). She graduated Summa

Collection

2020 First-Year Engineering Experience

Authors

AJ Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Amber Kemppainen, Michigan Technological University; Brett Hamlin, Michigan Technological University; Norma L Veurink, Michigan Technological University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan Technological University

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Diversity

Paper ID #32084Three Years After Rollout: A Report on Systemic Changes in a First-YearEngineering ProgramDr. Amy J. Hamlin, Michigan Technological University AJ Hamlin is a Principle Lecturer in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals at Michigan Tech- nological University, where she teaches first-year engineering courses. Her research interests include engineering ethics, spatial visualization, and educational methods. She is an active member in the Mul- tidisciplinary Engineering and the Engineering Design Graphics Divisions of ASEE. For the Multidisi- plinary Division she has served as the Secretary/Treasurer and

Conference Session

Biomedical Engineering Postcard Session (Best of Works in Progress)

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole L. Ramo, Shantou University; Aileen Huang-Saad, Northeastern University

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Biomedical Engineering

, CO, USA) in 2018. There she gained experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer-aided engineering, biomedical engi- neering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. She also served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow for the College of Engineering during the 2016/2017 academic year. Nicole then com- pleted a two-year instructional post-doctoral fellowship with Dr. Aileen Huang-Saad in the Transforming Engineering Education Laboratory within the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. Through this fellowship, she spent the 2019/2020 academic year working with Shantou Uni- versity (Guangdong Province, China), teaching in their new BME program and

Collection

2021 ASEE Pacific Southwest Conference - "Pushing Past Pandemic Pedagogy: Learning from Disruption"

Authors

Megan N Phillips, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Maggie Nevrly, Cal Poly SLO; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Michaella Ochotorena, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Nathalia De Souza, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; Eileen W. Rossman P.E., California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

State University since September 2019, where she works to assist student learning in undergraduate dynamics classes and participates in research to improve student understanding of complex dynamics concepts.Maggie Nevrly, Cal Poly SLO Mechanical Engineering student interested in engineering education and social justice.Dr. Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Brian Self obtained his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Engineering Mechanics from Virginia Tech, and his Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Utah. He worked in the Air Force Research Laboratories before teaching at the U.S. Air Force Academy for seven years. Brian has taught in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Cal

Collection

2018 ASEE Mid-Atlantic Section Spring Conference

Authors

Jeffrey L. Schwartz P.E., Queensborough Community College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

“Parallel Triples.” As a professor who gives lectures and creates laboratory assignments inelectronics fundamentals, I will now be able to use this research to create “unmessy” parallelresistor examples with standard values that, unlike the formula 6Ω || 3Ω = 2Ω , will not cause mystudents to assume that the parallel resistance formula can simply be replaced with division.References1 Evelyn B. Christensen, “Pythagorean Triples Served for Supper,” Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Sept. 1997, vol. 3, no. 1, pp. 60-62.2 Tony Atherton, “A History of Ohm’s Law,” Electronics and Power, June 1986, vol. 32, no. 6, pp. 467-471.3 Aziz S. Inan, “What did Gustav Robert Kirchhoff

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Youakim Al Kalaani, Georgia Southern University; Kurt Rosentrator, USDA

pounds). It’s anticipated that 39,030 pounds ofCarbon Dioxide will be saved every year. On average, around 2,615 trees would be required tooffset this early emission8.The disciplines of engineering and technology have a long history of adapting to the needs ofindustry and society so that they remain relevant over time. Thus, to help fill this currenteducational gap, teaching resources and a subsequent plan of action are necessary components tosuccessful integration of renewable energy concepts into mainstream engineering and technologycurricula. The purpose of this work is to incorporate renewable energy into engineeringtechnology courses at Georgia Southern University (GSU) making use of a recently acquired asolar power generation station. The

Conference Session

Computer Education Management Tools II

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roger Hadgraft, The University of Melbourne

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Computers in Education

in each semester of the four year programs in civil, chemical and environmental engineering. He has consulted on PBL to several Universities, nationally and internationally. Roger has been a member of the Australasian Association for Engineering Education (AAEE) Executive since 2001 and is its President in 2008. In February 2007, Roger was appointed at the University of Melbourne as Director of the Engineering Learning Unit to assist in the introduction of the new Melbourne Model in engineering, to support new project-based learning courses and new learning spaces and to improve teaching quality across the School of Engineering

Conference Session

History and Future of Engineering Technology

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Terence Geyer, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

covered. Other courses are beingexamined to determine if a similar active learning style could be applied. Many of theengineering and engineering technology courses utilize a hands-on laboratory approach but thelectures are conducted in the traditional way. They may be good candidates for the activelearning approach as well.Bibliography1. Allen, R. H. (2002). Impact teaching: Ideas and strategies for teachers to maximize student learning. Boston: Allyn & Bacon.2. Bonwell, C. C., & Eison, J. A. (1991). Active learning: Creating excitement in the classroom. (ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report No. 1). Washington, DC: George Washington University.3. Crabtree, D. E. (1972). An introduction to flintworking. Occasional Papers No. 28

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Greg Kremer, Ohio University-Athens

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

or laboratory, targeted violence against a professor • Research risks (loss of research data or specimens, misuse of grant money, data fabrication, plagiarism, failed collaborations) • Other risks: email privacy risks (non-university accounts), unfair student discipline, discrimination, plagiarism, embezzlement, tenure denial complications and lawsuits, loss of computer data, field trip accidents, suicide, etc.Operationally, Ann Franke advises to take a broad view of what could go wrong, focus on smallsteps for improvement, get help, follow up, adjust and stick with it for the long term.Though not focused on college teaching, Dunklee et al in "A Primer for School RiskManagement" identify the following relevant

Conference Session

Using Classroom Technologies

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Also, many newlearners do not realize that copying and pasting other work, especially from online sources, isplagiarizing. An article by Brothers displays a pyramid chart, which is the result of a study byNational Testing Laboratories in Bethel, Maine (p. 78).9 The learning pyramid chart in thatarticle reveals the average retention rate for various methods of teaching and retention. Lectureretention is about 5% and reading about 10%. Creating an atmosphere of collaboration,participation, and learning-by-doing increases learning retention up to 50%, according toBrothers. Many learners come to class, sit and put in their time. Teachers must help studentsunderstand that attendance is a good start, but it not enough to justify a grade showing

Conference Session

Mechanical ET Design & Projects

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Dues, Purdue University-New Albany; Nghia Le, Purdue University-New Albany

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the fatigue tester in teaching fatigue concepts to undergraduate students.Assessment, Evaluation and ImprovementThe evaluation plan is separated into two categories. The first category evaluates the design andperformance of the completed fatigue tester against the stated capabilities. The secondevaluation category measures the effectiveness of the completed system (fatigue tester +laboratory exercises) as a tool for enhanced student learning. Page 11.684.101. Fatigue tester design and performance.Several progress evaluations are planned. First, as particular subassemblies are completed, eachwill be measured for its ability to