Conference Session

Nanotechnology/RFID

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed S. Khan, DeVry University,Addison, Illinois; Aram Agajanian, DeVry University, Chicago

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Engineering Technology

technological possibilities) (4) The Challenge of Formulating Public Policy (formulating polices based on understanding)Table 1 lists nanotechnology application areas and potential benefits and risks.Table 1. Nanotechnology: Benefits and RisksNanotechnology Application Area Potential BenefitsEcology Nanoparticles have extremely high surface areas compared to their volume; this characteristic makes them ideal for the fabrication of: - New catalysts - Heat reflection layers

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xia Wang, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University; Li Jia, Beijing Jiaotong University; Zhuqian Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University

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International

. This is reflected in the end of program survey. For example, one student said “I think that the stipends could be less, and the program could last 10 weeks. I would definitely accept more time in China for less money.”Therefore, a significant amount of efforts was required before the departure to overcomestudent’s fear, doubt or concern of studying in China. These efforts include: 1) Booking Airticket: To secure a seat and a better price, the air ticket was reserved two months before departure. The program director coordinated with each NSF IRES participant to confirm their departure dates, departure airports, returning dates and returning airports. Since these participants finished their school on different dates, they

Conference Session

K-12 and Pre-College Engineering Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melanie R. Ford, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Vibhuti Dave, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Kathryn Holliday-Darr, Penn State Erie, The Behrend College

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the participants built the fan, instructors talked about the basics of circuits such as voltage,current and resistance. Once the design of basic fans was complete, the idea of incorporating aswitch to the circuit was introduced there by resulting in a complete design of a fan with 2speeds.At the end of the last workshop groups A-E and 1-5 switched so that all students experienced allof the workshops and the presentation by the sponsoring company.Lunch/wrap-upAt the end of all workshops and the presentation made by the Eriez Magnetics lunch was served.The wrap-up session was just simply a time for attendees to reflect on the day, for organizers togather some survey data and thank them for coming

Conference Session

SPECIAL SESSION: Educational Methods and Tools to Encourage Conceptual Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dan Cernusca, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Daniel Forciniti, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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Chemical Engineering, Educational Research and Methods

needed, and add pointers and animations that will JXLGHOHDUQHU¶VIRFXVRQWKHSUHVHQWHGPDWHULDO - Implement these videos through tasks that are part of the instructional process of the course.E xploratory Results of the Impact of Instructional V ideosAs the process of generating and implementing these videos required full commitment for boththe instructor and the instructional designer, there were not too many resources left to structure aformal research process. However, we implemented a series of monitoring tools that exploredstudents¶ perception reflected in both the formal course evaluations and an open-ended surveyadministered online at the end of the semester. Since this study reports on the activity of oneinstructor, one first

Conference Session

Developing Young MINDS in Engineering: Part I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christine E. Hailey, Utah State University; Chandra Y. Austin, Auburn University; Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Daniel L. Householder, Utah State University

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Minorities in Engineering

applicableto investigations of the impact of other informal education efforts which have similar goals inserving students from groups that are underrepresented in engineering. Page 22.972.8AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No.0426421. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this materialare those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation. The authors are also grateful for the support of Oscar Porter, Executive Director ofCalifornia MESA, and Jeff Ojeda, Utah MESA Statewide

Conference Session

Biological & Agricultural Technical Session II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cindy Waters, North Carolina A&T State University; Sanjiv Sarin, North Carolina A&T State University

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Biological & Agricultural

concerning innovative material and advances inmaterial science. During one month the student’s topic was biomaterials. The portfoliosincluded six articles of the individual students choosing, an executive summary and a brief classsharing reflection of the most interesting article. Anecdotal feedback from the students was quiteexciting. As another exercise in the course a biomedical device manufacturers was contactedand a supply of their newly developed Bone cement was donated to the class. This materialoffered another opportunity to study the function, shape and material of human bone and testhow this material forms a suitable substitute. Plans for the current semester include a bonetesting lab. Portions of the exercise are shown below. The

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John J. Duffy, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Linda Barrington, University of Massachusetts, Lowell; Manuel A Heredia, University of Massachusetts, Lowell

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NSF Grantees

-0920574). Thanks to all thefaculty members in engineering and other colleges who have tried service-learning in theircourses as part of this program. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.ReferencesABA. (2011). Model code of ethics. Retrieved 2011 9-January from http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=8484ASCE. (2011). Policy statement. Retrieved 2011 19-January from http://www.asce.org/Content.aspx?id=8484Bringle, R., & Hatcher, J. (1995). A service-learning curriculum for faculty. Michigan Journal of CommunityService Learning , 2, 112-122.DeAngelo, L., Hurtado, S., Pryor, J. H., Kelly, K. R., &

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Using Web-Resources and Literature to Teach Engineering in P-8

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brianna L. Dorie, Purdue University; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

part of aconstruction site – relating some engineering concepts to something relatable to children. Forexample, when explaining about concrete she talked about how sand stuck better with water.Additionally, at the end of the book there was a reflective piece on what the engineering kidslearned to help to reinforce the engineering concepts. The third book was developed by mechanical engineering professors Emily Hunt andMichelle Pantoya, and is titled Engineering Elephants.15 They use rhyming mechanics andunique comparisons to show what types of artifacts engineers work with. In several instancesthey use actual vocabulary that could be way above the developmental level of the targetedaudience, such as nano-threads, composite and

Conference Session

Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey C. Evans, Bucknell University

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Civil Engineering

curricular change with respect to humanities and social sciences.RecommendationsIt is likely that a few programs have indeed altered their approach to their students’ education inhumanities and social sciences. These changes in approach may not be reflected in curricularchanges in humanities and social sciences but rather in the courses within the discipline. It issuggested that novel approaches can be revealed through an explicit call for papers on this topicfor the next ASEE meeting. A session examining if, or how, programs are leading students tomake the important connections between the technical dimension of engineering and the humanand social dimension of engineering is recommended. As a supplement to the findings of thisstudy it would be

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher E. Rizkalla, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis, Integrated Nanosystems Development Institute; Mangilal Agarwal, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis ; Sudhir Shrestha, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Kody Varahramyan, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

communication and file sharing, multimedia, and simulation andmodeling software (e.g. Coventor). The paper also presents the organization of the courses,including usage of laboratories for hands-on experience and software for learning throughsimulation and modeling. Students’ feedback, reflecting the impact of the two courses on theircareer prospective will also be reported.1. IntroductionNanotechnology is a field with emerging technologies that include various engineering andscience disciplines. An integrated nanotechnology system may require background from physics,biology, chemistry, computer instrumentations and software, and many others. Engineers andscientists from various majors such as electrical, mechanical, biomedical, and materialengineering

Conference Session

Design Education II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos; William A. Stapleton, Texas State University

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Manufacturing

quality, student-centered, industry-oriented engineering curriculum.• To attract students and prepare them with the knowledge, practical skills, and abilities to perform as highly competent engineers in the global marketplace and/or in graduate studies.• To produce graduates skilled in materials and manufacturing processes; process, assembly and product engineering; manufacturing competitiveness and systems design.There are several tenets expressed in the mission statement which indicate the desired directionfor the program. Texas State University has a century-long tradition as the pre-eminenteducators’ university in Texas. This tradition of student-centered education reflected in theuniversity-wide mission statement is

Conference Session

Manufacturing Process Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Denny Choate, Cannon County High School; Kenan Hatipoglu, Tennessee Technological University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Technological University; Mohamed Abdelrahman, Texas A&M University, Kingsville

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Manufacturing

accordingly. Teachers then teach their module and write a reflection outlining (a)successful/unsuccessful aspects of their module and (b) students’ performance, reactions, andlearning resulting from the module.Follow-Up:Three follow-up sessions are planned, equivalent to 30 hours of participants’ time. These arerequired for the teacher participants.  Research Study CommunicationsThis function focuses on feedback from research drafts written at the end of the summer researchinstitute with mentors providing advice on the revision process. It allows continued access toresearch facilities and offers technical presentation guidelines focusing on visual aids, such asposters.  TTU Annual Research DayThe RET teachers participate in the annual TTU

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher M. Greene, Rochester Institute of Technology; Scott J. Anson P.E. P.E., Rochester Institute of Technology

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Manufacturing

programming languages differ. Recently, it was noticed that the laboratory itself was inneed of restructuring and the laboratory curriculum improved to reflect the updates. With therecent updates to the laboratory and the laboratory curriculum, the students, in theory, shouldperform better in the classroom and in the laboratory. This complete redesign of the classroomitself has also influenced the soundness and professionalism of the student reports. Because theassignments were clearly laid out in logical and coherent order, the students were more able toobjectify their deliverables which made grading their reports easier. Standardization throughoutthe entirety of the laboratory assignment sheets was a must.A recent (October 2010) ABET accreditation

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne E. Whiteman, Georgia Institute of Technology; William J. Wepfer, Georgia Institute of Technology; Jeffrey A. Donnell, Georgia Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

. SyllabusI am also going to solicit a midterm report and a commentary vis a vis your learning from the practicum portionat the end of the semester from your teaching mentors.1. Course Overview.2. Teaching Tips – Christine Valle See text. Chapter 1 - Teaching Engineering. Chapter 3 – Designing your First Class. Chapter 6 – Lectures3. Goal setting and learning objectives. The Observe Reflect and Articulate Construct, See text. Chapter 15 – Learning Theories.4. Dealing with large classes. Tom Sanders.5. Town Hall Meeting – Questions and Answers.6. Setting and grading exams. See text. Chapter 11 – Testing, Homework and Grading7. Writing proposals and getting funded … academia and industry …8. Globalization: Impact on Career Reading: The

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Rex Maixner, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

includes a briefintroduction to the relevant aspects of solar radiation, including transmissivity, reflectivity,extraterrestrial normal radiation, and the like; additionally, a component of the requiredengineering thermodynamics prerequisite covers a basic introduction to all three modes of heat Page 22.1310.5transfer (convection, conduction, and radiation). An introduction to the various analogies whichcan be drawn between heat transfer and the flow of electricity in an electric circuit is required:heat transfer rate ~ electric current, thermal resistance ~ electrical resistance, and temperaturedifference ~ potential difference. In conjunction

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

program’s Wind Power capstone design team faculty advisors are adopting thesame approach towards their team’s design. Results are pending at the end of this semester.AcknowledgmentsThe views expressed herein are those of the author and do not purport to reflect the position ofthe United States Military Academy, the Department of the Army, or the Department of Defense.Bibliography1. ABET Board of Directors, “2006-2007 Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs,” EngineeringAccreditation Commission, ABET, Inc., Baltimore, MD, Oct. 2005.2. From http://psychology.about.com/od/sindex/g/def_schema.htm, accessed on 2 January 2011.3. Felder, R.M., “How Students Learn: Adapting Teaching Styles to Learning Styles,” Frontiers in EducationConference

Conference Session

Student Learning and Assessment II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anca L. Sala, Baker College; Raghu Echempati, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

projects will reflect that.ConclusionsBased on a study of student results in recent years, the authors believe that the topics learned bystudents in the required Vibrations course in the undergraduate Mechanical Engineering programcan have a beneficial effect on student learning in the Dynamic Systems and Control course. Thisimplies that Vibrations should be made a pre- or co-requisite to the DCS course. The secondoption appeared the most effective based on the present study. The study will continue for acouple more years to gain enough confidence in making the associated change in the schedule. Page 22.1152.7References1. S.K. Sweeney, D.H

Conference Session

Innovative Methods to Teach Engineering to URMs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon W. Skelton, Jackson State University; Qing Pang, Jackson State University; Wei Zheng, Jackson State University; HuiRu Shih, Jackson State University; Tzusheng Pei, Jackson State University

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Minorities in Engineering

of the instruction in self-regulated learning and hopefully, the effectiveness of using robotics. Freshmen completing theUniversity Success course during the same semester will be used as a control for evaluating theeffectiveness of laboratory experiment. This evaluation will require approximately 5 years sincethis is close to the current average time in which engineering students are completing theirundergraduate degrees at the institution.AcknowledgmentsThe authors would like to thank the National Science Foundation (under grant DUE-0837395)for its support of this project. Any opinions, findings, or conclusions or recommentationsexpressed in this material are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of NSF

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brock J. LaMeres, Montana State University; Ahsan Mian, Montana State University; Hunter Lloyd, Montana State University; Robb Larson, P.E., Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

research. The CS department has a two semester capstone inwhich the first semester earns 0-credits and is intended to be used for project selection. Thesecond semester earns 4-credits and is for implementation. This sequence was also sub-optimaldue to the credits being earned not reflecting the amount of work at each stage of the project.3. Design ApproachEach of the departmental teams were responsible for a sub-system of the final robot. Thesesubsystems corresponded to the deliverables for their respective department’s capstonerequirements. The three main sub-systems were: A) Mechanical System (Propulsion, Digging, Dumping) B) Electrical System (Propulsion, Power Delivery Motor control electronics) C) Control System (Wireless

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Ashley Elisabeth Thibodeaux, Louisiana State University; Laura H. Ikuma, Louisiana State University; Kelly A. Rusch P.E., Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

in REU’s, or living in the ERC. Theresponses are presented in Table 4. In general, the peer mentors are active in studentprofessional and academic programs that are encouraged and supported through the STEPfreshmen programs; especially significant is the percentage of students active in their studentchapter of their professional society and the fact that they had formed study groups with otherengineering students. Approximately half of the peer mentors are past participants of either the E2 bridge campor the ENGR 1050 class. The survey asked the previous campers to reflect on their freshmenyear and comment on their preparedness for classes and whether they participate in university orcollege activities and programs, (Table 5). Overall

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Dettman P.E., Western Kentucky University; Walter L. Collett, Western Kentucky University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

single project, these barriers can beminimized, allowing students who were formerly segregated by classes to work together as acohesive unit to solve a problem.During the 2009-2010 academic year, students from the Electrical Engineering program workedwith a Civil Engineering Capstone Design team on the latter’s senior project. During the yearlong project, team meetings were held, requiring the students from each discipline to worktogether, share information, understand what the others were doing, and ultimately complete theproject successfully. Upon completion, students were asked to reflect on their experience andwhat they gained from it. This paper presents the project the students were engaged in, theassessment of the outcomes, and some of

Conference Session

Lessons for New Engineering Educators

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Faizal Karim, University of British Columbia

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New Engineering Educators

reflect university strategic priorities addressing intercultural understanding, diversityand equity, TA training programs were expected to explore various strategies to prepare TAs towork in culturally and socially diverse classrooms. This mandate is met in the program byintroducing these topics in the discussions and having the trainees approach various scenariosfrom different cultural perspectives other than their own. This tends to lead to discussions aboutthe various cultural and social hurdles that exist in our diverse classrooms. Generally, theseconversations work better during the TA-Student Module. This result is likely due to the traineesbeing able to more readily/easily identify with the issues.At the conclusion of the 2010 Term I TA

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Baha Jassemnejad, University of Central Oklahoma; Wei Siang Pee, University of Central Oklahoma; Kevin Rada; Montell Jermaine Wright, University of Central Oklahoma, Robotics Research; Kaitlin Rose Foran, University of Central Oklahoma; Evan C. Lemley, University of Central Oklahoma

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Engineering Physics & Physics

later grades.through experiment, and communicative learning,which involves two or more individuals working to [2] Carpenter, R. (1963). A Reading M ethod andreach a consensus of understanding through discourse an Activity M ethod in Elementar y Sciencethat examines the evidence, arguments, and considers I nstr uction.Science Education, April.all points of view. More generally, involvement in A Summary Study of NSF Sponsoredthese types of learning modalities helps students to Elementary Science Programs, the study ofbecome more proficient at critical reflection on the fourth grade students found that an activityassumptions made in consideration of any

Conference Session

Software Engineering Projects

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Massood Towhidnejad, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Thomas B. Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Joseph E. Urban, Texas Tech University; Gregory W. Hislop, Drexel University; Richard Stansbury, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

. CNS-0939059, CNS-0939088, and CNS-0939028. Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.References1. [CRA 2009] Computing Research Association, Computing Degree and Enrollment Trends, Computing Research Association Washington, DC, 2009.2. [NSF 2008] Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966–2006, Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 08-321, National Science Foundation, Division of Science Resources Statistics, Arlington, VA, 2008.3. [DOL 2010] U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook – Occupational Projections and Training Data, 2010-2011 Edition, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau

Conference Session

Recruitment & Retention of Women II

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth T. Cady, National Academy of Engineering; Norman L. Fortenberry, American Society for Engineering Education; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering

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Women in Engineering

supported by the National Science Foundation via grant HRD- 0533520.Opinions expressed by the authors are their own and do not necessarily reflect the policies of theNational Science Foundation. Page 22.1607.8 Bibliography1. Division of Science Resources Statistics. (2008). Science and Engineering Degrees: 1966-2006. (Detailed Statistical Tables NSF 08-321), Arlington, VA: National Science Foundation. Retrieved January 12, 2011, from http://www.nsf.gov/statistics/nsf08321/2. Katehi, L., Pearson, G., & Feder, M. (2009). Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorelle A. Meadows, University of Michigan; Denise Sekaquaptewa, University of Michigan

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Women in Engineering

-technicalmaterial, speaking for a shorter than expected period of time. Although limited in scope, surveyresults show that male students tended to rate their leadership and performance higher whenthere were fewer other men in the group. This research suggests that male students adopt moreactive roles and may have better outcomes than female students in project presentation groups.Introduction and BackgroundAlthough women are well represented among the total undergraduate population at theUniversity of Michigan, female students are outnumbered by male students in the College ofEngineering. In 2009 and 2010, the incoming class in engineering was 23% female, consistentwith national trends and reflective of gender stereotypes depicting engineering as a “male

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Richard A. Layton, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Michael Ferguson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University; David J. Woehr, University of Tennessee; Hal R. Pomeranz, Deer Run Associates

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NSF Grantees

in hierarchical fashion: research informs faculty practice, facultydetermine the students’ experience, which, if well managed based on research findings, shouldequip students to work in teams. People. People are the groups that will use the proposed system: students, faculty, andresearchers. The hierarchy of people reflects the hierarchy of goals: the work of the research Page 22.1303.3team supports the work of faculty, which in turn supports the work of students and their teams. GOALS OUTCOMES PEOPLE STRATEGIES

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Krupczak, Hope College; Kate A Disney, Mission College

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NSF Grantees

under development.DiscussionInitial tests of the portable laboratories show encouraging results. The students completing theprojects demonstrated an increase in content knowledge in areas related to the project materials.Content knowledge increases are significant. The content knowledge average rose from a poorto a fair level of comprehension. The students themselves rate the projects as interesting andeducationally useful. The students are learning and enjoying the process.AcknowledgementThis work was supported by the National Science Foundation under award: DUE-xxx. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pratibha Varma-Nelson, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis; Terri Tarr, Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis

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NSF Grantees

the university.The teaching portfolio was noted as an appropriate vehicle to document, reflect, and organizeteaching-related activities of faculty. Items in such a portfolio would include: teaching Page 22.1498.8philosophy that is informed by the scholarship of the field; student accomplishments; studentevaluations; documentation of new things tried in the classroom; peer observation programdocumentation; and a description of service on policy committees regarding teaching andlearning.Recommendations and Implications for Policy, Practice, and Future ResearchThere are several recommendations and implications for policy, practice, and future

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nina Robson, California State University, Fullerton, Texas A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

that are relevant to their future careers and give them theopportunity to engage in course concepts and tasks.Other than increasing student motivation, preparing students to actively participate in thelearning process, by exercising original thinking, evaluating alternative solutions, makingdecisions and defending them, was my ultimate goal. With the trend in higher educationto move away from teacher-centered instruction to a more student-centered approach,IBL gives the opportunity to help students learn the content and course concepts byhaving them explore a question and develop and research a hypothesis. Thus, givingstudents more opportunity to reflect on their own learning, gain a deeper understanding ofthe course concepts in an integrated