Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chuang Wang, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Kimberly A Warren, University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

involves the interaction of personal, behavioral, and environmental triadic processes4,and has been defined as a process that involves “self-generated thoughts, feelings, and actionsthat are planned and cyclically adapted to the attainment of personal goals”33. When used forstudent learning, the process of self-regulation “includes planning and managing time; attendingto and concentrating on instruction; organizing, rehearsing, and coding information strategically;establishing a productive work environment; and using social resources effectively”26 . Previousstudies suggested that self-regulated learning behaviors facilitated students’ motivation andacademic achievement21,22,24,25,29,32. Teaching students about different cognitive and self

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emmanuelle Reynaud, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Ella Willard-Schmoe, University of Massachusetts Lowell

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Yes (typical of community projects) My ability to write and speak credibly as an engineer. 812 6.20 Yes My understanding of the value of teamwork in 811 6.55 Yes addressing community issues. My ability to plan and carry out a project for the 808 6.44 Yes community. My school pride. 810 5.94 Yes The likelihood that I would drop out of engineering. 806 3.46 Yes My view of the engineering profession in a positive 811

Conference Session

CIP Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lori Glover J.D., Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Todd S. Keiller, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

the TLO will be due diligence. Their goal isgenerally to get the technology on the market as quickly as possible, and ideally, being producedin their local economic region, not only returning royalties, but creating more jobs. It isreasonable for the company to develop a business plan and some terms are tied to hittingmilestones in that plan. The TLO should be willing to renegotiate if milestones are missed forlegitimate reasons, but they will want diligence to be built in. Page 23.791.8Another important term will be for the PI to have the ability to publish. The PIs at mostinstitutions are judged, and rewarded, for scholarly publications

Conference Session

Undergraduate Student Issues: Persistence

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Moriarty, National Science Foundation; Susannah Howe, Smith College; Elena Rose Yasinski, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

College created a pilot job shadow program for women in engineering. Job shadowing is aworkplace-based learning experience that introduces students to career areas and provides theopportunity to spend a day or two observing a professional in the field. The overarching goal ofthe project was to explore the effectiveness of job shadowing by undergraduate womenengineering students as a means of improving interest and persistence in engineering. Shadowparticipants created reflective interest statements, spent a day observing engineeringprofessionals, and reported on their experiences at a panel presentation for their engineeringclassmates. A mixed methods research plan was developed and implemented in order to assessthe impact of the job shadow

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects I

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hirak C Patangia, University of Arkansas, Little Rock

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

, Curriculum1. INTRODUCTIONWith energy cost rising and the dangers of climate change due to energy-related greenhouseeffect, there has been a great national interest in renewable energy. Energy security has been apublic concern. Among the clean and green power sources, the photovoltaic solar power has thepotential to supply a significant fraction of electrical energy need. With the sky rocketing gasprice of past years, people are paying serious attention to alternate energy and this enthusiasmmust be carried on to undergraduate engineering education. As a cornerstone of his energy,environment, and economic plans, President Barack Obama urges the country to transform itsenergy system to make it greener and smarter. This project seeks to address such a

Conference Session

CIP Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles E. Baukal Jr. P.E., John Zink Co. LLC; Geoffrey L Price, University of Tulsa; Geoffrey D. Silcox, University of Utah; Michael Newton, University of Utah, Chemical Engineering Department; Terry L Phipps

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

exposed to a potential employer; the industrial company plans to interviewsome of those students for positions.Lessons LearnedThe focus in this section is on the lessons learned from this multi-institution partnership. Lessonslearned from the course taught by the industrial company at a local university are givenelsewhere.17 There were some important lessons learned from the collaboration described here.The first is to ensure the video recordings are of adequate quality. The first lecture was recordedwith the instructor using the standard projector and screen installed in the classroom. As seen inFigure 3, the video recording quality using the projector and screen was not as good as desiredby the multimedia company. The projected image on the

Conference Session

Capstone & Senior Design Projects

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aleksandr Sergeyev, Michigan Technological University; Nasser Alaraje, Michigan Technological University; Quinn Alexander Parnell; Turki Arif Aldulaijan, Michigan Technological University; Kerry O'Conner

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

team is required to prepare a typed project proposal in aformal memo format, including a proposed timeline. During the course of the project student'steam meet with their faculty advisor weekly to discuss the progress report. The weekly formalmemo is required the day prior to each weekly meeting and addresses the following three areas:current progress, problems encountered and their resolution, and plan for the following week.To stay on the top of industry requirements sponsoring the project and to receive valuableengineering feedback students conduct by-weekly web conference calls with industry liaison.The oral and written reports due near the end of each semester are to concern themselves withthe progress made in each semester. The one at

Conference Session

FPD 8: Teaching Design in the First Year

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Scott Bates, University of Utah

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

. In addition to being introduced to the departments in the College of Engineering and tothe grand challenges, students in the class learn about the engineering design process. Thisoccurs throughout the course and within the context of the departments and challenges discussedin class. The final project is a conceptual design project where students work in small teams to Page 24.47.4identify a reasonable problem and need associated with a challenge of their choice. The studentscreate solutions to the problems and needs identified by designing prototypes and testingmethods for demonstrating that their conceptual technology will function as planned

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Resources: Best Practices in Curriculum Design, Part 1 of 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Smitesh Bakrania, Rowan University; Krishan Kumar Bhatia, Rowan University; Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

, most activities require moderate to extensive preparation forthe activities to be included in the lesson plans. There is a need to develop a resource for teachersthat is dynamic, flexible, well-aligned with state content standards, and provide simple in-classactivities. Specifically, activities that can be typically prepared a day ahead using supplies thatare readily available at a local grocery store. Furthermore, with the prevalence of mobiletechnologies among teachers, one can imagine a highly versatile resource that is specificallydesigned for the teacher’s handheld device, such as an iPhone. Therefore, the overall goal of thisproject is to engage and inspire K-12 students towards STEM fields by providing teachers thenecessary tools and

Conference Session

Student Learning, Problem Solving, & Critical Thinking 2

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida; Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

something in a fashionthat makes sense to people. I’m not sure how to explain what I mean. Um. (pause)…”Relating critical thinking to engineering course conceptsAlthough students struggled with articulating their thoughts, students did tend to relate ideas ofcritical thinking to engineering concepts they deal with in the classroom. These engineeringcourse concepts include: applying a framework/plan; weighing, selecting, and testing options(selection and design); using background knowledge; and using problem solving. For instanceone student explained the critical thinking process in a design course as: There’s a coach but no one tells you what to do or how to solve the problem. You’re expected to understand the problem, come up with

Conference Session

Innovative Pedagogy in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew D. Lovell P.E., Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Sean P Brophy, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

introduction stating the Challenge and associated context  A one page Generating Ideas Section containing five consistent reflection questions  A short section containing supplemental information and resources  A description of the required deliverables.Each of the 5 selected units began with the introduction of a challenge problem and an in-classreflection activity to help students orient to the major concepts of the particular topic. ThisGenerate Ideas exercise provided students with approximately 15 minutes to record their initialthoughts about the challenge. The contents of the Generate Ideas section are shown below. Generate Ideas: An exercise to help you think about and plan your approach to the problem. Respond

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kathleen Meehan, Virginia Tech; Bonnie H. Ferri, Georgia Institute of Technology; Dianna Newman; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University; Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

instructional staff in the application of MOHS pedagogy. iii. As new issues are identified, new assessment and evaluation tools will be developed and or existing tools will be modified and applied; this will allow for the identification of developmental patterns of implementation, areas for “just in time” instructional support for faculty as well as students, and broader documentation of impact as the process and products are disseminated across the STEM domain.3) Determine Barriers and Best Practices to Wide-Spread Adoption The center plans to utilize a large set of constituency groups from a diverse group of colleges and high schools and STEM disciplines to identify barriers to wide-spread adoption for

Conference Session

Involving Undergraduates in Research

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University; Ralph Alan Dusseau P.E., Rowan University; Ravi P. Ramachandran, Rowan University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

specificobjectives were introduced.Engineering Clinic Objectives:http://www.rowan.edu/open/colleges/engineering/current_students/course_material/At the conclusion of the course, students will(i) Demonstrate expanded knowledge of the general practices and the profession of engineering through immersion in an engineering project environment of moderate to high complexity.(ii) Demonstrate an ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.(iii) Demonstrate acquisition of new technology skills through use or development of appropriate computer hardware, software, and/or instrumentation.(iv) Demonstrate business and entrepreneurial skills which may include developing a business plan, market plan, venture plan, or other approved

Conference Session

Learning styles affect on students in graphic and design courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alice Y. Scales, North Carolina State University; Terri E Varnado, North Carolina State University; Jennifer Buelin-Biesecker, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

 Education  and  Graphic  Communications.    Content   focuses  on  planning  and  executing  web  sites  for  educational  effectiveness,   user  interfaces,  and  site  testing  as  well  as  web  graphics.    This  course   provides  instruction  in  software  appropriate  for  creating  a  website.   • TDE  385/386  is  an  introductory  study  of  design  and  invention  system   control  mechanisms  and  robot  sensors.  Ultimately,  teams  of  four  students   design,  create,  program,  and  exhibit  a  robot  that  addresses  a  real-­‐world   issue.  Throughout  this  process,  students  apply  foundational  skills  developed   in  TDE  205  and  GC  350.  Scope  and

Conference Session

Development of Computational Tools

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Biswanath Samanta, Georgia Southern University; Yong Zhu, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30458

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

experiment.For each topic covered, students get the theoretical background and the hands-on experience inthe laboratory setting. Both formative and summative assessment of the students’ performance inthe course are done as a part of the overall assessment and evaluation plan of the department forABET accreditation of the ME program. Both direct and indirect forms of assessment areconsidered. The paper reports the details of the course materials and the results of assessment.The positive response of the students and their performance in the course are encouraging.Future steps of continuous improvement process for the course are also discussed.I. IntroductionThe need for adapting engineering education to the 21st century has been widely recognized

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Michael A Latcha, Oakland University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

. Students are also exposed to Chinese culture through all kinds of arranged cultureexchange activities. In this paper we will discuss some of the experience that we gained fromorganizing this international research program over the past 3 years. Some of the planning,logistics, procedures and outcomes will be described and analyzed based on the results fromprogram survey. Some suggestions to keep the sustainability of the program will be alsoprovided. This type of information will be useful for peers who seek to run a similar program.Application and RecruitingThe program ran for eight weeks in each summer of 2010-2012, starting in middle of May andending in early July. Nine months before the program started, the NSF IRES flyer was preparedand was

Conference Session

Capstone Design Courses and Tools in support of Systems Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aditya Akundi, RIMES, University of Texas at El Paso; Eric D Smith, University of Texas, El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

participants. The plan consisted of four (4) different phases: Discovery, Strategic, Deployment,and the Operations phase. The different activities and objective of each of the phases isexpressed below. During the discovery phase the committee concentrated on a commonunderstanding of the needs and importance of having a program to train engineers whowould be not only technically competent but also be capable as leaders, innovators, andentrepreneurs. Goals were formed with an understanding of the currently availablecapabilities at UTEP and in the region, regarding: (1) Industry needs, (2) ProgramsOffered, (3) Financial Models, and (4) Course Inventory. We also carried out research to understand current programs and

Conference Session

Collaborative Projects in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jan Cowan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kirsten Hill, IUPUI Student; Mary Ann Frank, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

how design can raise the quality of life in a community, andhow appreciation of other cultures allows one [to] help them, has deepened my regard for theseexperiences.” 5Student Two: “This learning matters because it brought a great change in my life.” 5Student Three: “In the future I plan to remain involved in organizations and activities that areconcerned with social advocacy. I also plan on being a part of professional organizations thatwill promote social advocacy.” 5Student Four: “Interior designers should be aware of the impact of such political and socialprocesses on their practices and should implement changes in designed environments thatsupport improved social conditions in order to meet the basic needs and life safety of people

Conference Session

Building a Better Program - Construction Curriculum Enhancements

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert G. Batson P.E., University of Alabama

Tagged Divisions

Construction

safety (consider worker safety throughout the design process) 3. Procure for safety (recommend to the owner that criteria for selecting the winning bidder include safety, e.g. safety record, safety management process, selection and coordination Page 23.145.3 of subcontractors for safety) 4. Review submittals for safety: submittals include shop drawings of materials, layout, and sometimes the construction procedure. 5. Inspect site operations for safety. Many designers represent the owner in periodic site inspections to assure work complies with plans and technical specifications. If the engineer is

Conference Session

FPD 8: Engineering Math Issues

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julia H. Chariker, University of Louisville; Patricia A Ralston, University of Louisville; Jeffrey Lloyd Hieb, University of Louisville; Carrye Y Wilkins, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

Page 23.148.3intervention program. The analysis focused on three main questions. First, how well did the AREpredict performance in the engineering calculus course? Second, did participation in the summeralgebra intervention program improve participants’ algebra skills? Third, if algebra skillimproved, did this lead to improved performance in the engineering calculus course? Afterpresentation of results, plans for the continued development of the program and improvements toour classroom research methodology are discussed.Materials and Program DescriptionsPre- and Post-Intervention Algebra Assessment Tools Faculty from the Department of Engineering Fundamentals created the ARE based onyears of experience with the errors that students

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen T Frezza, Gannon University; Richard W. Moodey, Gannon University; David Arthur Nordquest, Gannon University; Krishnakishore Pilla P.E., Gannon University

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

construction and operation of anyartifice which transforms the physical or social world around us to meet some recognized need. Page 23.201.6Engineering – like science – is an activity with specific objectives. Consequently engineeringknowledge concerns the design, construction, and operation of artifices for the purpose ofmanipulating the human environment. (1 p. 5) One can reasonably narrow the focus ofengineering knowledge to the topic of "design knowledge," by concentrating on design."Design" in this context denotes both the content of a set of plans (as in "the design for a newairplane") and the process by which those plans are produced. In the

Conference Session

Using IT to Enhance Design Education

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

agreed tasks into a logical order. § Estimate the time and additional resources you will need (e.g. web searching and research time) to accomplish the job. § Allocate responsibility. § Review the entire plan before you start using our requirements analysis (CORA) spreadsheet template and adjust / customize as necessary. § Review the entire plan before you start using our process failure risk analysis (PFRA) spreadsheet template and adjust / customize as necessary.Having accomplished the above plan, we brainstorm by focusing on the following rules: § Keep a relaxed atmosphere by choosing a comfortable, undisturbed environment. § Choose a team leader who has some experience in how a session will operate

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Theresa Jones; Jerold Jones; Gary Vliet; Philip Schmidt

consult with students. In someinstances, direct testing of and/or obtaining measured performance data for the system understudy provides a valuable learning experience vis a vis testing and data analysis.Development of professional skills and extended-project experience: The project-centeredapproach used in ME343 permits students to develop professionally in a number of ways. Thedevelopment of a "systems mentality" and the experience of working on a real engineering systemwith real hardware have already been mentioned. Projects are carried out in teams and extendover a period of weeks. Thus students gain experience in both the benefits and liabilities ofteamwork: brainstorming, work planning and scheduling to accomodate the differingcommitments

Conference Session

Introduction to Engineering: The Present State

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Roger Maxwell; John Janecek; Jerry Kucirka; Jamal Ghorieshi

acids (A, G, U, & C) were the subject of assignedproblems.The use of peer instruction facilitated by the assigning of teams of 3 to 5 students for classroomproblem solving has always been encouraged. This was usually followed up by group out-of-classassignments. Individual problem solving skills are assessed on homework and exams.Some type of team-based design project has been a continuous requirement for all IE courses.Both the topic and the team composition (typically 4 to 5 members) are assigned. Topics areusually open ended, so the team must define its specific problem and consider possible solutions.Sometimes a project prototype is actually built, but usually the assignment only requires aproposal with a detailed plan to solve a

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher Murad

Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering EducationA CET graduate with concentration in the area of transportation is likely to be involved in one ormore of the five major areas: planning, design (geometric and pavement), construction, operation,and maintenance. The current curriculum provides a foundation in all but the area of pavementdesign and management, especially maintenance. Filling this void is the motivation behinddeveloping the new elective.The road network in the United States is largely in place and the national highway system, inparticular interstate and principal arterial highways, is now complete. However, the physicalfacilities of this transportation system are aging and deteriorating. (1) For the state of Pennsylvania,a

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kelvin Kirby

Page 8.5.2 “Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education”§ Bi-weekly meetings for student feedbackCourse syllabi have been extensively modified for prerequisite mathematics courses tobetter prepare students for SMET gate-keeper courses. Course content has beenreorganized to provide subject foundation within the course itself and curriculummodifications are continually under evaluation. Joint planning activities between SMETprogram officials and other PVAMU departments help to promote recruitment, retentionand academic excellence.Enhanced SMET CoursesRevisions of gate-keeper course syllabi were completed during

Conference Session

Potpourri Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Thompson; William Riffe; Laura Rust; Brenda Lemke; B. Lee Tuttle; Henry Kowalski; Douglas Melton; Lucy King; Jacqueline El-Sayed

servo driver circuit), use its simulation capabilities tosimulate the timer circuit operation and use a computer layout program (Ultiboard) to layout aprinted circuit board that could be used to fabricate the PWM circuit. Figures 3-4 show thecomponents of the RoboBug. Figure 1: Animated Animals Figure 2: Motion Mechanisms Figure 3: RoboBug showing “St. Bernard”, “Miss Piggy” Shown in Dissected Animal 6 Walking Legs & MotorsIn manufacturing, projects in welding, tensile testing, hardness testing, casting, machining,injection molding, and thermoforming are performed by students. They learn the sequence ofoperations, planning and fabricating procedures. They learn the supporting models, theory andcalculations

Conference Session

Factors Impacting Engineering Career Choices, Including Engaging Families

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Massi, University of Central Florida; Charles H. Reilly, University of Central Florida; Diane Johnson, University of Central Florida; Leslie Castner, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the Co-coordinator of Expanding Your Horizons at UCF, a one-day STEM conference for middle school girls. Castner has spent countless hours as a volunteer in many capacities, including ten years as a Girl Scout leader (most of them guiding two troops) and several years as a substitute teacher. Her background working with girls combined with her computer science degree gives her great insight into planning an engineering conference for middle school girls. Page 25.607.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Expanding Your Horizons: The Impact Of A One-Day STEM

Conference Session

Creative and Cross-disciplinary Methods Part II

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joachim Walther, University of Georgia; Shari E. Miller, University of Georgia ; Nadia N. Kellam, University of Georgia

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

25.622.6To facilitate empathic communication skills among engineering students, a series of moduleswas designed. The modules employ theory and methods utilized in social work education, andare modified to fit the educative objectives in the professional development of engineers. Theengineering educator and the social work educator work collaboratively to facilitate thesemodules, and modules are designed and timed to fit with the course outline and student projectassignments. Four modules were developed and are matched to the course plan as follows.Module 1: Focuses on effective communication including talking, listening, and observing.Students are asked to talk with two to three other students in the class who they do not know welland to gather

Conference Session

Instructional Innovations and Global Issues in Architectural Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

architecture design learning and teaching. The results serve as a reference for planning architecture design courses in the architecture-related departments of universities and technical colleges. The above research raises two important questions: Which factors influence students’willingness to learn when enrolled in architectural design courses? Why and how do “gender”and “education system” influence students’ learning in architecture design courses? Theobjective of this study is thus to identify the factors that influence students’ willingness tolearn in architectural design courses, with a particular focus on determining the significanceof any correlation between gender and education system.METHODOLOGY The aim of this paper is to discuss