Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Potpourri II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Lewis, University of Louisville; Cathy Bays

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

future discipline specific courses and careers. Anothercourse that is common to all engineering disciplines at J.B. Speed School of Engineering isDifferential Equations for Engineering, and is typically taken during the student’s sophomoreyear. These two courses provide the foundation for this study.The purpose of this research study is to assess the critical thinking skills of undergraduateengineering students as they progress through the engineering program. The specific researchquestion is: How do the critical thinking skills of undergraduate engineering students change asthey matriculate through the engineering program? This manuscript presents baseline criticalthinking data for the three cohorts enrolled in the study.IntroductionThe

Conference Session

Investigating Alternative Energy Concepts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Rubaai, Howard University; Abdul R. Ofoli, University of Tennessee, Chattanooga

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

cadre of graduates who value experimentation as an essential and natural part of solving engineering problems; 4) to prepare students for industry as well as advanced courses and research and development oriented careers;Hardware DescriptionThe students are given a tutorial that leads them through the experiments, describing thehardware apparatus and the actions to be performed in each step. The hardware apparatusused in this experiment, shown in Figure 1, consist of: 1) a DC-DC switch-mode powerstage converter9, 2) a 14-bit PCI Data Acquisition Processor (DAP 840/103)10, 3) atermination board (MSTB 010-06-C1Z) [15], 4) a Pentium III 550-MHz personalcomputer (PC) with Windows NT 4.0, and 5) a micro-controller (PIC16F877)11

Conference Session

Computer and InformationTechnology-Related Issues

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the Industrial Distribution Program choose sales as their careers and creatingthis one page handout helps them in their career. Students also think that working on the projects is challenging especially when they haveto interact with the company representatives to get information. However, they get exposed to Page 22.1226.4communicating officially and also providing lead time for the company representatives torespond. The students generally like the NEDA competition better because of their competitivespirit.Course DeliveryThere was one primary instructor for the class but several guest speakers were invited to presentvarious current

Conference Session

Assessment Methods and Learning Pedagogy II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shi Stan Lan, DeVry University, Tinley Park

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

above 75 hours was defined as high attendance.End-of-Term Overall Scores. Traditionally, student academic performance is measuredby a wide range of indicators, which reflect how much they accomplish after certainlearning processes. According to Checchi, Franzoni, Ichino, and Rustichini (1999),academic performance is considered as the amount of human capital obtained duringstudents’ academic career, which includes “both elements of quantity and quality” (p. 2).For a class offered in blended-learning format, students’ end-of-term overall scores arecomposed of the calculated assessment of both onsite and online quality and quantity ofperformance based on the weighted weekly and daily individual sub-scores.Comprehensive grading rubrics are usually

Conference Session

Professional Development and Scholarship

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William J. Sawaya, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

that they have studied and onethat pays well. Third, to have a positive and enjoyable learning environment; which is a functionof many things including: the course instructor, access to the course instructors, classmates, theclassroom environment, the physical location and facilities, course materials, and even course Page 22.1272.3topics. Fourth, to gain practical insight or practical experience that will prepare them for theirjobs or their careers as part of the educational process. Fifth, to obtain these things at areasonable cost and a cost that is a good value for the students (or whomever is funding theireducation). There may be many

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ghada Salama, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Qatar; Beena Ahmed, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

disciplines. As in today’s world most engineering projects arecompleted by teams, it is imperative that the students understand what teamwork is at an earlystage. Most of the freshmen students at TAMUQ have had limited exposure to teamwork in theirhigh school careers, hence they need to be provided with the opportunity to develop these skillsand be given appropriate feedback tools. In our global age, we need to interact with individualsfrom different cultures and disciplines, therefore teamwork skills are considered of utmostimportance. These include strong leadership, effective communication, proper decision-makingand conflict management. These skills might not come naturally to certain individuals and needto be cultivated.In the ENGR111 course, the

Conference Session

Innovative Program and Curricular Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

). The remainder of the schools will notcomplete a post-course survey until late May or early June. An analysis of differences pre- topost-course is not meaningful until all data is collected.Student Responses – Pre-Course Survey Page 22.1644.6Figures 2 and 3 illustrate student responses to college and career interests regarding STEM. Figure 2 Student Interest on Studying STEM Disciplines in College Figure 3 Student Interest in Engineering & Technology CareersFigures 4 – 6 illustrate the perceived significance of instruction, activities, and interactions in

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert M. Brooks, Temple University; Jyothsna K. S., St.Joseph's College, Bangalore, Department of English; Amithraj Amavasai

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

school, receiving encouragement andsupport, work and career satisfaction, learning perspective and alternative solutions to theirproblems, less work and non-work conflict, and gaining individual recognition, confidence andself esteem. The mentor’s role is to listen, refer, advise, help the mentee gain perspective, and toserve as a role model. Mentors and mentees discuss problems and recurring themes. The peermentoring program is voluntary. Mentees who begin the peer mentoring program can opt out atany time. When the teacher quality improves, the students’ achievements also improve8. Mentorsfeel an even greater commitment to engineering and enjoy the experience of helping others.ObjectivesThe objectives of this study are to (1) provide new

Conference Session

First-year Programs Division Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fahmida Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville; Abulkhair Masoom, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

before coming to University of Wisconsin-Platteville. His research interests are in the areas of thermo-mechanical design and engineering education. Page 22.533.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Effect of Math Competency on Success in Engineering Science CoursesAbstractA few decades ago, only students with a strong math and science background would seriouslyconsider pursuing a career in engineering. Today, with the exception of highly selective colleges– it is common among many engineering programs around the nation to admit

Conference Session

New Teaching Methods in Construction Eduction

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Cline, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

Construction

always disappointed in myself if that’s where I end up”. Several studyparticipants stated that because they were fairly new to construction education, they relied onthe transmission perspective too often. “I consider myself an expert in construction. I have spent 30 years in the industry and so therefore I’m very comfortable with the content. However, as someone that’s relatively new to academia I think it’s easy for me to fall into a transmission style.“Another stated, “Initially I was very transmission, but as I move along and develop in my career I’m finding that the developmental and apprenticeship styles are becoming more important. I think that’s a natural transition as we become more comfortable in what

Conference Session

Broadening Participation of Minority Students in and with K-12 Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Caridad Cruz, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Rocio C. Chavela Guerra, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering, Minorities in Engineering

elementary, middle and highschool levels of the State of Campeche by creating high quality learning environments thatpromote interactive classrooms and contribute to a better understanding of science andmathematics while promoting careers in science, engineering and technology.Previous work2 on P-12 Mexican teachers’ perceptions about engineers revealed that thispopulation perceives engineers as “thinkers” rather than “doers.” Given that teachers’ ideas,knowledge and attitudes towards engineering and science might influence their students’perceptions toward these fields, it is necessary to explore the conceptions held by students toprevent (or correct) potential misconceptions. Addressing potential misconceptions is of criticalimportance since it

Conference Session

Improving Visualization Skills

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline A. El-Sayed, Marygrove College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

Engineering Graphics course, severalimprovements were implemented. The enhancements to the existing Engineering Graphicscourse are discussed.1. IntroductionFor the past 75 years, Kettering University has provided its students with top quality classroominstruction, state-of-the-art laboratory facilities and career-oriented work experience in industry.Kettering offers Bachelors Degree programs in engineering, science, mathematics, andmanagement. Kettering students begin a unique five year cooperative education program in theirfreshmen year by alternating 12-week period of classroom studies with related work experiencein over 600 corporate affiliates. The corporate sponsors of Kettering University students includeover 600 other companies as well as the

Conference Session

EM Program Design

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy K. Zander P.E., Clarkson University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

todemonstrate the inclusion of diversity. It must include diverse viewpoints among participantsand prepare graduates for careers in the global context. Students must be exposed to culturalpractices other than their own. Also, the institution must establish and enforce expectations forethical behavior by administrators, faculty and students.While ABET is focused mainly on what a student learns in terms of outcomes, AACSB has aslightly greater emphasis on the environment in which a student learns. However, similarly toABET Criteria, AACSB sets Standards which the institution must demonstrate they meet. Thismeans the assessment of learning portion of the two accreditation bodies is actually quite similarin scope and detail. The process of outcomes

Conference Session

Middle School Engineering Programs, Curriculum, and Evaluation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Elizabeth Spencer, Queen's University; David S. Strong, Queen's University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

purpose of this first phase of a multi-phase study is to describe,from the perspective of grade 7 students, what engineering means. They will be asked how they Page 22.601.2define and interpret, or recognize and value, the word ―engineering‖ through the use of writtensurveys and interviews. Based upon the results of this investigation, it is anticipated thatoptimized assistive programs can be developed for teachers to provide broader awareness of, andencouragement for, the engineering profession as a career choice. It is also expected that thisresearch will assist in making improvements to current outreach and engineering

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tamara Chowdhury, Alabama A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

for responsiblemanagement roles in the design, construction, and operation of major construction projects. Thefocus of the program is on the fundamental concepts and technical skills required to create awide range of career paths in the construction profession. This paper shows that by introducinghands on project opportunities, field trip to under-construction projects, introduction to relatedsoftware, hands-on lab work, contemporary education, financial support and through propermentoring, the enrollment, retention and successful graduation of underrepresented minority(male and female) can be significantly increased which will lead to a balanced workforce andimprove the national economy.BackgroundIn an increasingly competitive and technology

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering, Part II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

AC 2011-2493: EOE FIRST YEAR INTEREST GROUPS: SUCCESS IN EN-GINEERING STARTS HERE A PROGRESS REPORT ON SUCCESSES &ONGOING IMPROVEMENTSAndrea M. Ogilvie, University of Texas, Austin Andrea M. Ogilvie is the director of the Equal Opportunity in Engineering (EOE) Program at The Uni- versity of Texas at Austin. Andrea came to the University as EOE director in July 2001 after six years in industry, where she had a very successful career as a structural engineer for Kellogg Brown & Root and HDR Engineering, Inc. As EOE Director, Andrea leads Cockrell School of Engineering efforts to recruit and retain ethnically underrepresented students as well as students who have backgrounds or experiences that will contribute

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gouranga Banik, Southern Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

construction where undergraduates are mostlikely to cheat in colleges. Most professional organizations are trying to address the issues byincluding strict professional guidelines. Recently the American Association of EngineeringSociety (AAES), an umbrella organization of eleven engineering organizations summarized theirprofessional codes and giving more importance on ethics. That is one of the reasons ethics isbecoming an essential part of professional education because it helps students deal with issuesthey will face in professional practice. The best way to teach ethics is by using cases—not justthe negative cases that make the news, but the kinds of cases that an engineer or contractor ismost likely to encounter in their professional career

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott F. Kiefer, York College of Pennsylvania; Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

AC 2011-211: BENEFITS OF MENTORING STUDENTS IN DESIGN COM-PETITIONSScott F. Kiefer, Michigan State University Scott Kiefer began his career at the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez where he spent two years. He then spent six years at Tri-State University (now Trine University), a small teaching college in Angola, Indiana. He then taught at Michigan State University for two and a half years, and is currently at York College of Pennsylvania.Dr. Craig W. Somerton, Michigan State University Craig W. Somerton is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University. He teaches in the area of thermal engineering including thermodynamics, heat transfer, and thermal design. He has also taught

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne M. Kresta, University of Alberta; Uttandaraman Sundararaj, University of Calgary; John A. Nychka, University of Alberta

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

evaluations – All of us adopted some form of this approach at the Page 22.301.3 beginning of our own teaching careers and continued it as we mentored new professors, sometimes with the help of the student club. Our current role is to facilitate this process and provide people with several sample forms to use on their own, rather than taking direct action.• A University level Teaching and Learning Enhancement Fund (TLEF) proposal was awarded to support a workshop on educational assessment (2008-2009). Professor Royce Sadler (Griffith University, Australia) presented a plenary lecture and a two day workshop in April, 2009 along with individual

Conference Session

International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

International

AC 2011-2407: COLLECTIVE REVIEW AND ASSESSMENT OF THE IN-TERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE: RISING SOPHOMORE ABROAD PRO-GRAMElizabeth M. Tront, Virginia TechJoseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech Electrical & Computer Engineering Faculty Director of Extended Campus Programs for ECE Page 22.338.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Collective Review and Assessment of the International Experience: Rising Sophomore Abroad ProgramAbstractDeveloping global leadership in engineering is dependent upon getting students involved ininternational leadership experiences early in their college career

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan L. Burkett, University of Alabama; John C. Lusth, University of Alabama; Sushma Kotru, University of Alabama

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

ObjectivesAfter the successful pilot project had been completed, a proposal was submitted to NSF in theCCLI Phase 1 program. When funding was secured, the project team began planning fordevelopment of laboratory modules that could be implemented in ECE 125 each semester for thegrant period of two years (four semesters). The goal of the proposed laboratory was to exerciseand enhance the creative process in lower level ECE students. It was our desire to emphasizecreativity and visual appearance in the design of a product. The project objectives included: 1) Making ECE more appealing to students early in their academic career; 2) Demonstrating that engineering is a creative process; and 3) Prompting students to think about problems in a

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University, School of Engineering Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

working careers in an increasinglyglobalized economy. 2 This is particularly true for engineering and engineeringtechnology students in school now who will function in a workplace flooded withproducts, standards, technologies, and quality systems with origins outside the U.S.Growth and economic opportunity will be associated with countries like India and Chinawith expanding populations and rapid growth rates. It is common now for companies tohave engineering centers in several countries so that the work proceeds 24 hours a dayand communication via the internet is constant and instantaneous. It is incumbent on U.S.universities to continue to internationalize their students’ educational experience

Conference Session

Teaching Analog and Digital Communication: Novel Ideas for Lecture Courses, Laboratories, and Projects

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chaitri Aroskar, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Yahong Rosa Zheng, Missouri University of Science and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

, and IEEE ICC 2006-09, IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Confer- ence 2007-08, and IEEE International Sensors Conference 2004, etc. She served as an Associate Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications for 2006-2008. She has been a senior member of the IEEE since 2007. She is the recipient of an NSF CAREER award in 2009. Page 22.436.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Design of Simulink Projects for an Undergraduate Communications CourseAbstractThis paper describes a set of six Simulink based laboratory

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Mitin, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Nizami Z. Vagidov, University at Buffalo, State University of New York; Athos Chariton Petrou; Xiufeng Liu, University at Buffalo, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

discourage them topursue careers in the nanoelectronics field.The main idea on how to teach introductory course on quantum mechanics is in the developmentof a new combined lecture/lab course where students learn the fundamental laws and principlesof quantum mechanics by using the study of nanostructures as a vehicle. The new notions thatstudents acquire in lecture rooms can be applied when they carry out lab experiments and virtuallabs using educational Java applets. Such combination of learning tools helps students with verydifferent educational backgrounds to comprehend the novel quantum-mechanical concepts1 andapply them for the solution of problems in nanoelectronics. The developed lab manualcomplements the textbook2 written specifically for

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert H. Bond

personal experience has shown that resistor networks and calculus give way to documentation, program schedules, and the finer points of human relationships ... it (senior design) did help avoid the culture shock involved when making the transition from student life to a career." • "I really value the experience gained from all the design projects ... I sat in on a few meetings with customers and other team members for this product I am going to support and deploy, and I saw everything I learned (especially from the design classes) as being very useful." • "The transition to corporate life has been less stressful than I anticipated. A lot of what

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak

advancement or change of job requirements3. Change career to a more profitable field4. Have been laid off or employer moved out of area and they want to improve their employability5. Have been laid off and can attend university on state or employer sponsored programs6. Are required by their job contracts to have or complete university degree7. Need to update their knowledge (especially in computer and software related fields)The above reasons are very closely related to the social and economical realities of the USsociety, open to outside exports and in constant search for lower cost production and new Page 4.364.4markets. This necessitates

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Boris Butman

attractive for prospective cadets.Nowadays, when a young man or woman is considering a maritime profession, a couple ofquestions might pop up: What will happen to me if in a few years after graduation I would notbe able or would not want to sail any more? Will I be prepared for a shoreside job? Additionaleconomic and management knowledge offered at school might amplify the management careerpath ashore. This consideration might appear a decisive one in choosing the profession.If the question of a possible career change in the future appears, again additional economic andmanagement training helps to get a positive answer. These days, when the romanticattractiveness of the marine engineering profession is getting weaker, the maritime colleges have

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla; Charles F. Yokomoto; Zina Ben Miled; Paul Salama; Mohamed El-sharkawy

partially supported by NSF ILI grant. Based on a 5.0 scale, thefollowing data were received:1. I intend to pursue a career in electronic manufacturing or a closely related area. 4.02. This course has helped me in job interviews. 4.333. This course has given me confidence to pursue an engineering job. 4.204. This course has given me a better understanding of what engineers do in industry 4.505. Courses like this one motivate me to put effort into my studies. 4.06. I enjoyed working with L-Edit. 4.57. I enjoyed working with mentor Graphics

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Francisco Ruiz; Michael E. Gorman; Phil Weilerstein

-Team was often a watershedexperience in a student's academic career and has led to the development of productsand businesses in a variety of areas.The success of this program led to the creation of the NCIIA in November 1995 as a Page 4.532.2national alliance to promote and support E-Teams in higher education. In the first threeyears of its operation, E-Teams have been created at institutions ranging from largeuniversities to small elite colleges. NCIIA grants provide support to classes where E-Teams form in a variety of disciplines including engineering, computer science,business and psychology. Student led teams may also form outside of classes. E

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1999 Annual Conference

Authors

Julie A. Phillips; Dewey A. Swanson

Department is partnering with a corporate quality group at a local firm.4) The Computer Technology Department (CPT) is partnering with a Fortune 500 firm to provide Oracle database training in the form of Purdue credit courses, made available to businesses in the local community.5) The Columbus site has an Industrial Advisory Board consisting of members from local business, industry and the university.6) The Columbus Education and Career Counseling Project, made up of community leaders from government, education and industry, was created to plan the community’s workforce needs of the future, and how the local education institutions can satisfy those needs.This paper will delve further into each of the above mentioned