Conference Session

Construction Curriculum Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James G. Sullivan, University of Florida, Gainesville

Tagged Divisions

Construction

construction realm there is continued discussionregarding providing adequate exposure to sustainable practices in undergraduate curriculum.This paper reviews the progress made since 1998 to present in undergraduate integrated andsupplemented education courses in a prominent four year construction program. The question ofaccreditation requirements and initial career offerings are also discussed.IntroductionThis paper summarizes the continued adaptation and creation of programs, coursework, anddegrees at the University of Florida’s M.E. Rinker School of Building Construction from 1988 topresent. This paper’s focus is to summarize efforts within a state, university, college, andtraditional construction management (CM) school. The school established the

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tom Spendlove, Baker College, Flint; Anca L. Sala, Baker College, Flint; James Riddell, Baker College, Flint

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

one project from a first or secondyear class and one from a third, fourth or fifth year class that demonstrates we are meeting theoutcome. This also fits in well with our learning centered instruction initiative at the college sowe can not only show the school what we’re doing but show them how it fits into the confines ofour accrediting body. Page 25.880.5The Program Educational Objectives are to prepare graduates who: 1. demonstrate competencein engineering practice in local and global industry environments, or in related careers ingovernment or academia. 2. exhibit effective communication, team work, and readiness forleadership while

Conference Session

Spatial Visualization

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

schemes than those withlower spatial skills. Earlier study by Smith [5] in 1964 showed that spatial skills play an importantrole in at least 84 different professions. For engineering related careers that require drawing and Page 25.894.2computer aided design, spatial skills and mental rotation abilities are particularly important [5 - 7].2. Purdue Spatial Visualization Test: Rotations (PSVT:R)PSVT:R test [8], developed by Guay in 1977, includes 30 questions about rotation of 3D objectswith a time limit of 20 minutes, as shown in FIGURE 1. With this test, students are shown acriterion object and a view of the same object after undergoing a

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amber L. Genau, University of Alabama, Birmingham

Tagged Divisions

Materials

willconsider as a future career. Student contact information will be kept and follow-up surveys willbe sent to past participants to find out what role, if any, the program had in helping the studentschoose a college and field of study. The incoming classes of UAB students will be checkedagainst the list of Materials Camp alumni to determine how many of the camp participants havechosen to enroll at UAB, how many enter STEM disciplines, and how many select MSE inparticular.As department budgets continue to tighten, continued funding of Materials Camp while keepingit free for participants will be a challenge. An important source of support for the 2012 campwill be the American Society of Materials Education Foundation, which generally funds onethird of

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamalee Brady, California Polytechnic State University; Allen Estes, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

Page 15.613.6another engineering field and three had considered majoring in a science.In answer to the question – Why did you stay in the ARCE program, even though it is a rigorousstructural engineering program? - the responses give a more detailed picture of the students’attraction to the major and department. Several (4/18) commented that the challenge presentedby the rigorous program appealed to them. Students stated that they could visualize themselvesworking in the career (4/18). A number of students expressed that the path opened doors toopportunities beyond ARCE exclusively (5/19). The potential for prestige and money werementioned as reasons for staying in the program by 4 of 18 students. Four students commentedon the comfort they felt

Conference Session

Curriculum in Mechanical Engineering Technology: Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rungun Nathan, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

instances they held a day job, had family withchildren and took mostly night classes to improve their education to advance in their career atwork or to take on a new job on graduation. What the technology students lacked inmathematics when compared to the engineers, was more than made up in their hard work anddetermination to stay focused and learn. Some of them seemed to be less focused on the rigoroustheoretical development and deductive reasoning used in engineering. They were more inclinedto look at an equation, determine how to apply the same, solve many example problems toreinforce the concepts. They generally followed a “template” or “recipe approach” to solvingproblems. The working students also brought varied and very interesting

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University; Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; John Krupczak, Hope College; James Young, Rice University

builds on the promising results from the Minor in Engineering Studies at IowaState University. Started in 2006, the Iowa State Minor in Engineering Studies hasattracted many non-engineering students participating in the program. Thus far, eightstudents have graduated with the minor degree; of these, three are working in technology-related companies. One graduate, a female non-engineering major, completed the Minorin Engineering Studies, reevaluated her career plans, and is now pursuing a graduatedegree in aerospace engineering.The approach and goalsWe are working on a collaborative approach to expand the Iowa State effort intechnological literacy among a diverse set of institutions. This work involves fourdifferent schools with different

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurement Innovation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

AC 2010-1213: MEMS ACCELEROMETER INVESTIGATION IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY INSTRUMENTATIONLABORATORYDale Litwhiler, Pennsylvania State University, Berks Dale H. Litwhiler is an Associate Professor at Penn State, Berks Campus in Reading, PA. He received his B.S. from Penn State University (1984), his M.S. from Syracuse University (1989) and his Ph.D. from Lehigh University (2000) all in electrical engineering. Prior to beginning his academic career in 2002, he worked with IBM Federal Systems and Lockheed Martin Commercial Space Systems as a hardware and software design engineer

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Glenn Blackwell, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

increasingly important forengineering and technology students to have an international experience, both technical andcultural, as part of their undergraduate education [2]. The Internet has the capability to allowstudents separated by great distances and diverse cultures to successfully participate in jointprojects [3].Darwin21 is a joint venture of the industrial automation sector in Switzerland. Approximately 50companies, associations and educational institutions are engaged in the project. The goal is todisclose the attractiveness of careers in technology and inspire young people [4]. The challengefor the competition covered by this paper was to develop a body that is able to express fivedifferent types of emotions on demand like salutation

Conference Session

Innovation and Measuring Success in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Glenda Scales, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Polytechnic and State University; Dale Pokorski, Virginia Tech; David Bailey, Virginia Tech; Catherine Amelink, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

information technology and desktop support, and software support for Engineering students. Additionally Dale coordinates information technology efforts that benefit the entire college and facilitates all college level information technology projects. Prior to joining Virginia Tech She began her Air Force career as Financial Systems Analyst shortly after graduating from Smith College with a degree in Computer Science. While in the Air Force, Dale earned her MBA from Auburn University in Montgomery.David Bailey, Virginia Tech David Bailey is an industrial and systems engineering graduate student at Virginia Tech. He worked in the telecommunications/IT industry as a network management

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in CPD

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Robertson

subjects, the extensive experience of theparticipants substantially enhances the scope of each course as it is being given. Everyclass has a different and unpredictable mix of technical experts. Combine that with deepproblem-solving capabilities and the stimulation of finding kindred souls from othercompanies and we have a recipe for exciting events. In every class, we have anincredible diversity of career experiences combined with shared values, prejudices andgoals. The result is that the courses are likely to evolve continuously for many iterationsof the program.As a measure of the chief engineer’s job, we defined a few attributes that could be used toset the scope and range of personal and technical skills that might be expected insuccessful

Conference Session

ADVANCE Grants and Institutional Transformation

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Zurn-Birkhimer, Purdue University; Barbara Clark, Purdue University; Susan Geier, Purdue University; Christie Sahley, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

systemicapproaches to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic science andengineering careers, thereby contributing to the development of a more diverse science andengineering workforce.” (NSF ADVANCE grant webpagewww.nsf.gov/crssprgm/advance/index.jsp). Purdue was awarded an Institutional TransformationADVANCE grant in October 2008. The overarching goal of ADVANCE-Purdue is to be anadvocate for institutional change. To become embedded into the fabric of the institution, policyand/or procedural changes must occur at the institutional level.At the heart of ADVANCE-Purdue is the Purdue Center for Faculty Success (PCFS) focused ondeveloping programming and implementing activities for the success of all faculty. The activitiesare

Conference Session

Student Attitudes and Perceptions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Justin Micomonaco, Michigan State University; Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Hewitt.11 Seymour and Hewitt found that students who leave STEMfields do not differ significantly on measures of performance, motivation, or study-relatedbehavior. In interviews with leavers about departing STEM, the students most often citefrustration with the experience in the discipline including criticism of the quality of teaching,advising, and curriculum design. Further students expressed frustration with uninteresting andcontent-laden courses that led to an increasingly negative perception of STEM careers and anoverall disinterest in the subject matter. As a result, much of the focus in engineering educationhas focused on developing engaging classroom experiences through curricular and pedagogicalinnovations.12,13,14,15 This focus has

Conference Session

Teacher and Counselor Professional Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Justin Osterstrom, Combs Elementary Scho

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the elementary teacher, who is ageneralist with preparation in a broad array of subjects. Some Colleges of Education arebeginning to evolve their elementary preparation programs into STEM (science, technology,engineering and mathematics) programs to address the growing demand for more STEMorientation in the K-12 educational space. As these programs are created and implemented, theoutstanding question will be how does engineering, which many view as career-oriented asopposed to curriculum oriented, play a role? The tendency is for either a College of EducationOR a College of Engineering to address engineering education in their degree offerings. TheCollege of Education at North Carolina State University is among the first to develop

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura Bottomley, North Carolina State University; Jerome Lavelle, North Carolina State University; Louis Martin-Vega, Saigal

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

fundamental engineering skill areas, we are able toimprove interest, excitement and pursuit of engineering as a plan of study and career in newways. This effect is particularly needed among historically under-represented populations inengineering.IntroductionIn the current engineering environment we are faced with several distinct problems with respectto the future development of our workforce. One is that students graduating from our K-12school system, although excellent in recall of fact, are not technologically literate in the broadestsense of the term1. (Note, that this does not mean that US students are not technically capable.Technological literacy equips an individual to confront life situations and enables them toidentify the technological

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yongpeng Zhang, Prairie View A&M University; Cajetan Akujuobi, Prairie View A&M University; Yonghui Wang, Prairie View A&M University; Suxia Cui, Prairie View A&M University

support of federal agencies to make progress toward a diverse,competitive and globally engaged US workforce of scientists, engineers, technologists and wellprepared citizens, as well as to better fulfill its departmental primary purpose to prepare studentsfor a successful professional career in engineering technology and related fields, authors are nowcollaborating on 4 external grants, including 3 from NSF and 1 from Dept of Education, topropel the curriculum development and laboratory enhancement. And this paper introduces thecurrent progress and following implementation strategies on the undergraduate laboratoryenhancement plan. Page 15.497.2

Conference Session

ET Distance Learning: Instruction & Labs

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Easton; John Stratton

education to prepare graduates for a successful career in business and industry.Customarily, instruction was conducted on the central campus in classroom and laboratorysettings. This mode of instruction was suitable for many years and met the needs of theRochester, NY community.Beyond the HorizonWhile RIT has long had a part-time evening program to accommodate adult learners, thisprogram was operated in a fashion similar to the full-time day program. In the 1970’s it becameapparent that there was a potential to expand instructional offerings to other geographical areas, Page 9.469.1especially the programs offered in the School of Engineering

Conference Session

Accreditation and Related Issues in ECE

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Jeffrey Jalkio; Christopher Greene

Vocabulary of Basic and General Terms, 2nd edition,ISO Switzerland, 1993CHRISTOPHER S. GREENEChris 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 adaptive control and navigationsystems before becoming Program Manager for several large aerospace programs. At Horton and Nexen, he. wasresponsible for the development of industrial control products. In 2002, Dr. Greene joined the engineeringdepartment at the University of St. Thomas where he currently teaches classes in signals and systems, controls anddigital design.JEFFREY A. JALKIOJeff Jalkio received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from the University of Minnesota

Conference Session

BME Education

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Jendrucko

2004-730 Optimizing Student Learning in a BME Capstone Design Course Sequence Richard J. Jendrucko Jack F. Wasserman Biomedical Engineering Program The University of Tennessee, KnoxvilleIntroductionThe undergraduate biomedical engineering (BME) program at the University ofTennessee, Knoxville (UTK) was initiated in the fall of 2000. The 136 semester-hourcurriculum was designed to prepare students for a variety of careers and to meet ABETaccreditation requirements. Among the most prominent of the ABET requirements is thatthe curriculum include a capstone

Conference Session

Industry Collaboration in Construction Education

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M. Holliday, University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

programs require faculty to hold a PhD,it is becoming increasingly difficult to find quality tenure-track faculty applicants with both aPhD and industry experience. Generally, the path to a PhD does not leave room for significantconstruction industry experience. The shortest path to a PhD is continuous education fromundergraduate through graduate school. Once a person leaves the education path and entersindustry, it is often hard to leave industry for full-time studies and construction does not lenditself to part-time graduate studies while working full-time. These divergent paths to aprofessional career leave a gap in prospective construction educators.The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) values construction experience

Conference Session

Engineering Faculty: Interactions, Influences and Issues

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariafé Taeví Panizo, James Madison University; John Hollander, James Madison University; Jesse Pappas, James Madison University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Robin D. Anderson, James Madison University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

founding faculty member of the James Madison Uni- versity Department of Engineering. At JMU, Dr. Pierrakos is the Director of the Center for Innovation in Engineering Education (CIEE) and Director of the Advanced Thermal Fluids Laboratory. Her interests in engineering education research center around recruitment and retention, engineer identity, engineering design instruction and methodology, learning through service, problem based learning methodologies, assessment of student learning, as well as complex problem solving. Her other research interests lie in cardiovascular fluid mechanics, sustainability, and K-12 engineering outreach. Dr. Pierrakos is a 2009 NSF CAREER Awardee. Dr. Pierrakos holds a B.S. in Engineering

Conference Session

Engaging Minority Pre-College and Transfer Students in Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacie LeSure, Utah State University; Nathan Mentzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kurt Henry Becker, Utah State University - Engineering Education

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

impacted by it, generating multiple solutions, prototypingone of the solutions, and then testing it 17.The CEO of IDEO, a company recognized as the leader in design thinking, has said that designthinking might just be the quintessential career and college skill set for this new era, central tosuccess in every career 18. In 2005, IDEO introduced design thinking to engineering students atStanford University with the confidence that engineers and scientists can be trained to becomeinnovators 19.Since design is such a predominant and characteristic activity of the engineering profession,ABET has included it as an important criteria to evaluate engineering degree programs foraccreditation 20. With design skills being so significant to future engineers

Conference Session

WIED: Medley

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).; Mohamed Nasor M. Kalil; Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Paper ID #9785Attracting and Retaining Women in Undergraduate Engineering Programs –A Case StudyDr. Ahmed Imran, Ajman University of Science & Technology, United Arab Emirates (UAE).Dr. Mohamed Nasor M. KalilProf. Fahar Ghalib Hayati, Ajman University of Science & Technology Professor Fahar Hayati graduated with B.Eng.(Hons) in Electronic Engineering from Sheffield University in 1966. He received his Ph.D. from Edinburgh University in 1971. Since 1969 Professor Hayati has worked both in industry and in university in several countries. With a career stretching over 45 years he made vast contributions as an academic

Conference Session

Critical Thinking, Leadership, and Creativity

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

hiscommitment to broadening the education of engineers earned him the Olmsted Award in 1987,the top prize of our division.3 Today, we focus on the pedagogic reform that he pursued twodecades earlier at the University of Texas at Austin.Koen and the Emphasis on Teaching at UT AustinKoen was born in Graham, Texas, the child of two educators. When Koen was still a young boy,his father changed his career from teaching to photojournalism and moved to Austin where hebecame the staff photographer for the University of Texas at Austin. Through his father’s work,Koen came to know John J. McKetta, the chair of the Chemical Engineering Department andlater Dean of the College of Engineering.4Koen enrolled at the University of Texas, studying Chemical Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees’ Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Geoffrey L. Herman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Holly M. Matusovich, Virginia Tech

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

(co-PI) is an Assistant Professor in Virginia Tech’s Department of Engineering Education. She has her doctorate in Engineering Education and her strengths include qualitative and mixed methods research study design and implementation. Her expertise includes motivation and related frameworks, using these frameworks broadly to study student engagement in learning, student recruitment into and retention within engineering programs and careers, faculty teaching practices and intersections of motivation and learning strategies. Page 24.309.1 c American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Continuing Professional Development Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mark T Schuver, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

findings against a previously reported research initiative from 20027.On the whole, the data suggested the:  Program of the study received an increasingly positive assessment over time,  Program enhanced the students’ portfolio of skills, i.e., to assess, assimilate and apply learned content  Program and students benefited from the continuous quality improvement process,  Directed project was perceived as being an important part of the program and also important to the students,  Program provided a positive impact on student career, opportunities, job responsibilities and salary, and,  Employers of the students were largely supportive with both time release and educational assistance and many

Conference Session

College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sudarsan Rangan, Texas A&M University; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

P Page 24.678.6Figure 2:: Day-to-Day y Internship PlanVII. Recruiting the Best Interns While the candidate interviewing and selection is beyond the scope of this article, there are some responsibilities to ensure the organization gets the best candidates. It is important to identify educational institutions that have the candidate pool with the academic backgrounds and skill sets that you need in your interns. The business can then work with faculty and students with projects, get involved with student organizations8 and develop relationship with the school to establish their brand. Additionally, the organization could also develop relationships with career center or internship

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Cross, Carnegie Mellon University; Emily Hamner, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, to identify different types of student talentsand provide individually paced instruction for students at different levels within the sameclassroom?Towards the completion of this evaluation, we are developing numerous new assessment tools.We will collect qualitative evidence via student interviews and classroom observationsmeasuring student interest in technology topics and confidence in using and creating technology.We will collect quantitative evidence via student surveys measuring changes in studentperceptions of engineering careers, technology and engineering skills, engagement with coursematerials, and attitudes towards technology. We are developing teacher interviews, classroomimplementation logs, and surveys to collect qualitative and

Conference Session

FPD 3: Retention

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sally J. Steadman, University of South Alabama; Gail D. Jefferson, University of South Alabama; Tom G. Thomas, University of South Alabama; Kuang-Ting Hsiao, University of South Alabama

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

engineeringand mechanical and materials engineering. LabVIEW™ and the LEGO MINDSTORMS®platform were selected as the tools for the program. LabVIEW is an especially useful tool,which engineering students repeatedly encounter during their undergraduate careers. LEGOMindstorms give students an intuitive approach to programming, with immediate, visual results.As a result of strong teaming experiences in the workshops, the students work more effectivelyand collaboratively in their coursework. The students also interact one-on-one withundergraduate and graduate engineering students who exhibit enthusiasm for engineering. Theserelationships continue into the academic year, providing a support community for the newstudents

Conference Session

Improving Introductory Experiences in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University; Justinus Agus Budi Satrio, Villanova University; Kenneth A. Kroos, Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #9271Integrating Freshmen into Exploring the Multi-faceted World of Engineeringand Sustainability through Biofuels Synthesis from Waste Cooking OilMs. Laura-Ann Shaa Ling Chin, Villanova University A Malaysian native, Laura-Ann Chin attended the University of Arizona where she completed her B.Sc. in Chemical Engineering. Throughout her undergraduate career, Laura has worked with numerous cut- ting edge projects including studying endocrine disrupting compounds in wastewater, researching genetic stability of E.Coli in a novel COSBIOS reactor (RWTH, Aachen Germany) and designing an automated zebrafish tracking