Conference Session

Use of Technology in Civil Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University

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Civil Engineering

in the real world. I can definitely see how this material will come into play in my future career. • …good way to show how these fluid mechanic principles are used in everyday life. It is a good way to get away from the examples from the text book and focus on real world situations. • This assignment allowed me to more relate the principles of fluid mechanics to everyday life. Fluid mechanics is important in everyone's life whether they may know or notice it or not.Besides a survey, midterm and final test questions were structured to assess the learning of basicfluid mechanics principles germane to each assignment. The questions directed at the

Conference Session

Persistence and Retention II: Curricular Issues

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bart M. Johnson, Itasca Community College; Ronald R. Ulseth, Itasca Community College; Glen D. Hodgson, Itasca Community College; Ed Damiani, Itasca Community College; Glen Duane Hodgson, Itasca Community College

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Educational Research and Methods

potential to improve engineering education across the nation.Bibliography1. DOD (U.S. Department of Defense) Roadmap for National Security: Imperative for Change. Phase III Report of the U.S. Commission on National Security/21st Century. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Government Printing Office. 2001.2. NAE (National Academy of Engineering). 2005. Enhancing the Community College Pathway to Engineering Careers. Washington, D.C.: The National Academies Press.3. Tobias, Sheila. They're Not Dumb, They're Different: Stalking the Second Tier. Research Corporation, Tucson, 1990.4. Felder, Richard, "Reaching the Second Tier: Learning and Teaching Styles in College Science Education." J. College Science Teaching, 23(5), 286-290 (1993).5

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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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

combines technical strengths from different majorscombined into one project.New Teaching Methodologies: The teaching methodology introduced in this track followinnovative paths. An application will be selected and theories will be covered to serve thatapplication. This is a departure from the traditional curricula.Research-based Learning: This program emphasizes research early in the program and graduatestudents will mentor undergraduate students in research projects.Hand- on Lab Experiences: The new track will provide hands on lab experiences for the studentsand will help them to pursue careers in nanotechnologyIntegration of Knowledge: The new program integrates knowledge from science and engineeringinto nanotechnology projects. Students at the

Conference Session

Design Education II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Manufacturing

reiterated here. The industrial orientation offers adifference from many programs at Texas State University, most of which are traditional “liberalarts” programs. The uniquely rich industrial environment in the central Texas corridor offers theopportunity for the program to offer strong local synergy. While the Manufacturing Engineeringprogram currently offers only the baccalaureate program, it is important to prepare studentsmatriculating the program either to enter careers directly or to pursue further scholarly depth.Future plans to expand into offering graduate degrees at Texas State University are proceeding.Program Educational ObjectivesAfter several revisions made in consultation with the program’s stakeholders, the Texas StateUniversity

Conference Session

Innovative Adult and Technology Enhanced Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Continuing Professional Development

, the students indicate that the program provides a betterbreadth to contribute to the workforce and opens opportunities for their careers. One studentrelated that when a recruiter realized the student would have both degrees the recruiter indicatedthat the range of positions open to that student was about double that of a student with just theBachelor of Science degree. Another student related that his employer offered 10% more insalary because of the MBA.All students indicated that peers (working professionals) recognized the value of the combineddegree and encouraged students toward completion.Conclusion Page 22.1011.9The combined BS

Conference Session

Manufacturing Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert W Simoneau, Keene State College; Megan C Piccus, Springfield Technical Community College; Gary Masciadrelli, Springfield Technical Community College

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Manufacturing

. There is a need at thecollegiate level, to help promote and demonstrate the VIP model to incoming students at studentorientation, and the promise it holds for their future as an another career option. Student-basedideas rely heavily on long term interests, often involving hobbies and/or specific workexperience. These efforts must be nurtured wherever and whenever possible at all grade levels 15.Closely coupled with developing students‟ interest is the need to modify courses, to identify,capture and foster entrepreneurial traits within individual courses. The VIP team constantlystruggles with integrating projects into their curriculum while still meeting accreditation andnational academic standards.Perhaps the most challenging of these is the

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University

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Manufacturing

wiring or PLC programming. Neededare more comprehensive learning experiences that provide students the opportunity to integratetheir knowledge and skills in building complete systems. To achieve this goal, the authorrecently implemented semester projects in which students build small-scale automated systemsusing Fischertechnik components along with industrial programmable logic controller, relays,and motors. Students’ feedback suggests that this approach is viable and relevant to theirlearning experience and future careers. In addition, they are often proud of their finished projectsand are willing to show them at university-sponsored outreach and dissemination events. Thispaper details the implementation, execution, and contents of these

Conference Session

Materials Experiments, Labs, Demos, and Hands-On Activities

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David S. Cottrell, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Chung-Suk Cho, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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Materials

essential components: (1) a driving question orproblem that serves to organize and drive activities, which taken as a whole amounts to ameaningful project; and (2) a culminating product(s) that meaningfully addresses the drivingquestion.9 This initial step into this arena is a deliberate attempt to capitalize on some of thedistinctive benefits associated with project based learning including a deeper knowledge ofsubject matter, increased self-direction and motivation, improved research and problem-solvingskills, and understanding how classroom learning connects to jobs and careers.10 The highly successful program results from the initial integration of Habitat have beenpreviously published and presented though ASEE.1 Professors organized

Conference Session

Capstone Courses and Design Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy

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Mechanical Engineering

conversion and cryogenics, to name but a few - relyheavily on thermal design. Actually one of the biggest current challenges is energy- itssources and conservation, which feeds into any kind of sustainable design. Lack of thermalprojects in capstone courses also may prevent interested students from making thermalsciences their focal area and future career. The relatively low number of thermal scienceprojects in capstone courses may be due to the fact that the instructors assigned to teachthese courses are specialists in other areas of mechanical engineering.This paper explores these issues through surveying capstone projects in a number ofuniversities. It probes capstone-teaching faculty and reflects on their attitudes towardthermal-science projects

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Technical Session

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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

asked their mentors aboutinstructors or faculty, advice on general education classes, how to dress for interviews andinquired on other activities around campus. At the conclusion of the E2 bridge camp or ENGR 1050 class, peer mentors are allencouraged to continue including protégés in semester activities such as student organizationmeetings, design competitions, professional/personal development seminars and other universityactivities such as Career Day and Fall Fest.C. Recruitment and Training Recruitment and training of peer mentors begins in the spring. In 2008 and 2009,recruitment consisted of contacting past participants of the E2 bridge camp and the ENGR 1050class or getting names from faculty, staff and other peer mentors

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Physics or Engineering Physics II

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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

to provide anrobotics research project their first semester at theuniversity. Through a sequence of focused learning avenue for incoming freshman with STEM (Science,modules, each consisting of a lecture presentation Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) majorsfollowed immediately by correlated hands-on activities, to become involved in research early in theirstudents learn essential concepts, and develop basic academic career. The students must apply and belaboratory skills in electrical engineering and accepted into a research group of their choice. Themicrocontroller programming. After establishing the research group targeted by the Summer Bridge classfoundational knowledge

Conference Session

WIED Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorja Kimball, Texas Engineering Experiment Station; Margaret Hobson, Texas A&M University

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Women in Engineering

awards, such as the NSF CAREER. Dr. Kimball has a BBA and MBA from Texas A&I University and a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Educational Administration (Dissertation: A Study of Engineering Student Attributes and Time to Completion of First Year Required Course at Texas A&M University). She was with the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University- Kingsville, A Hispanic Serving Institution, for eight years before her employment with TEES. There she was a Principal Investigator and held a number of leadership positions on projects related to engineering education, such as the $30 million NSF Foundation Coalition for Engineering Education. She also has extensive experience with undergraduate and

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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NSF Grantees

AC 2011-647: NINE YEARS OF CALIBRATED PEER REVIEW IN RHETORICAND ENGINEERING DESIGNPatricia A. Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Patricia A. Carlson received the BA from the College of William and Mary and the MA and PhD from Duke University. She came to Rose-Hulman early in her teaching career and has taught a wide variety of courses. She is currently pursuing research interests in educational applications for Commmunication and Information Technology (CIT) Pat has held a number of American Society for Engineering Edu- cation summer fellowships that have taken her to NASA-Goddard, NASA-Langley, the Army Research Laboratory in Aberdeen, Maryland, and NASA’s Classroom of the Future in Wheeling, WV. She was

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

bank’s non credit service product management orga- nization and profit center profitability programs and was instrumental in the EDI/EFT payment system implemented by General Motors.Misty L. Loughry, Georgia Southern University Dr. Loughry earned a Ph.D. in management from University of Florida in 2001. She also has an M.B.A. from Loyola College in Maryland and a B.A. from Towson State University. Before joining Georgia Southern University, she was a member of the faculty at Clemson University. Her research specialties are control in organizations, especially peer influences and other social controls, and teamwork, especially self and peer evaluation of teamwork. Prior to beginning her academic career, Dr. Loughry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanna Long, Ph.D., Missouri University of Science & Technology; Hector J. Carlo, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez; Scott E. Grasman, Rochester Institute of Technology (COE); Abhijit Gosavi, Missouri University of Science & Technology; Leonardo Bedoya-Valencia, Colorado State University - Pueblo; Laura J Collins, Center for Research and Learning

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NSF Grantees

courses at Missouri S&T and use courses at Colorado State University-Pueblo andUniversity of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez as control groups. This was done to better understand themechanics of virtual student teaming and allow effective comparison. The partner from Spainprovided input and assisted with the development of sustainability-based short courses as well asan exchange framework.In order to document outcomes of the project, participating students completed pre and postonline surveys adapted from prior successful programs. Survey questions pertained to the directbenefits of the program (e.g., attitudes toward sustainability, acquisition of a range of skills,interest in a career in science or engineering, self-confidence, and student perceptions

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering (ME) Poster Session

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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

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students - Diversity and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aidsa I. Santiago-Román, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Pedro O. Quintero, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez; Guillermo J. Serrano, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

weresubmitted, from which 3 have been successfully funded and over 20 papers have been publishedand/or presented at conference proceedings or peer reviewed journals. Several others arecurrently under review.ConclusionsIn summary, this program has resulted in an increase and diversification of research activities atUPRM that have been beneficial to both undergraduate and graduate students from differentengineering departments. Also male and female Hispanic high school students have beenengaged in research activities that have allowed them to consider engineering as a career andalso to be interested in engineering research.AcknowledgmentsThe authors of this paper would like to acknowledge the National Science Foundation and the

Conference Session

Best of the NEE

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian Swartz P.E., University of Hartford

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New Engineering Educators

Classroom Culture that Paves the Way for LearningIntroductionMost college-level teachers in engineering were educated, themselves, in their technicaldiscipline, not in teaching. The teaching trade is learned on the job and often amidst pressure todo other things, specifically build research programs and serve the institution in various fashions.In this paper, the author shares lessons learned from the first five years in engineering education,hoping those experiences will help others starting their careers under similar circumstances. Thepaper combines the author’s own experiences and anecdotal evidence with established researchfindings and long-held truths in teaching and learning to present several clear recommendationsfor the new college-level

Conference Session

Community Engagement in Engineering Education: Program Models

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer Light, Lewis-Clark College

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Community Engagement Division

, challenges, and conflicting information; increased self-efficacyand confidence; a new passion and motivation for engineering as a career choice;6,7 Along withgaining similar benefits, instructors also develop critical positive student-faculty interactions.8 Page 25.288.8Research indicates college students typically experience gains in learning and leadershipdevelopment6 as well as an increase in self-esteem when they engage in volunteer experiences.9Additionally, service-learning increases students’ metacognition and ability to be moreinnovative and resourceful with open-ended problems.10 Service-learning is especially valuableto engineering

Conference Session

Curriculum and Facility Developments for Innovative Energy Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarma V. Pisupati, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yaw D. Yeboah, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

energy in society and to equip students with the knowledgenecessary to achieve the following career and professional accomplishments or programeducational objectives: become valuable contributors in addressing society’s energy needs anddemands; successful leaders in advancing the technology and management of energy; innovators Page 25.295.3and entrepreneurs in the energy sector; and educators, practicing engineers, and national leaderson energy and associated environmental, health and safety, and policy and economics issues.The program integrates skill sets in the physical sciences (chemistry, engineering, mathematicsand physics) and social

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Maryland State Highway Administration; Thavavigna Thanikachalam, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

failed the entire course.The total credits earned by Anna University students are higher than the UF students. Thisdifference can be explained by the additional Engineering and fundamental science courses,“Technical English I & II,” required since at Anna University the medium of instruction isEnglish and students must become familiar with advanced aspects of the English language.Another difference is caused by industrial metaphysics, for example students at Anna Universityare obligated to learn civil engineering drawing by hand and computer programs(i.e., AutoCAD). Other than the items mentioned above, the core conceptual issues are similar inboth universities.Professional training during the student’s academic career is an optional at UF

Conference Session

Going Viral: Effective Instructional Techniques in an Online Environment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American

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Civil Engineering

AC 2012-5117: CIVIL ENGINEERING MENTORED LEARNING ENVI-RONMENTDr. Blair J. McDonald, University of Texas, Pan American Associate Professor and Civil Engineering Program Director Page 25.312.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Civil Engineering Mentored Learning EnvironmentAbstractEarly in their college career, many Civil Engineering students experience problems learning.Their problems may be associated with inadequate study skills, insufficient prerequisiteknowledge, an unfamiliar environment or a host of other things that a program can neitherpredict nor control. Regardless of the cause, the

Conference Session

Undergraduate Recruitment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Woods, Colorado State University; Kathleen Baumgardner, Colorado State University; Lahoma Jayne Howard, Colorado State University

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Women in Engineering

GenderThis information led us to redesign our website and recruiting materials to focus on factorsimportant to both men and women. We adjusted presentations and messaging during one-on-onevisits or large events to include information more appealing to women. We did not eliminatereferences that were important to men (such as outdoor recreation or design competitions), butinstead added information about areas that were highly ranked by women (such as helpingothers, the environment, or working on important global problems). We continued to provideinformation about career opportunities, our academic reputation, friendly campus, and careerplacement, but we added information about the size of our campus and opportunities for graduateeducation to reflect

Conference Session

Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley University; Ali Sanati-Mehrizy, Pennsylvania State University; Paymon Sanati-Mehrizy, University of Pennsylvania; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy, Utah Valley University

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Computing & Information Technology

a population of over 430,000 residents, 78% of which aremembers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The Computer Science departmentat UVU offers a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science with four areas of specialization, whichinclude Computer Science (traditional), Computer Engineering, Database Engineering andComputer Networking. The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science program was one of thefirst Bachelor of Science programs implemented at UVU in 1993. The program’s goal has beento provide a quality program that meets accreditation standards while providing the students witha skill set that allows them to succeed in computing careers. The curriculum content for theComputer Science degree is based on the 2001 ACM

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jingshan Wu, Zhejiang University; Xiaodong Zou, Zhejiang University; Hanbing Kong, Zhejiang University

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Design in Engineering Education

Page 25.372.4In China, discipline-based education tends to cultivate specialists who are extremely deep andconfined to one aspect, rather than T-shaped professions, who are, on the contrary,knowledgeable, comprehensive or interdisciplinary and thus well-equipped to both a first joband a final career. In some colleges, the engineering curriculum is limited, withoutconsideration for the integrity of different disciplines; the so-called general education turnsout to be some superficial electives, which fail to attract students and faculty as well. The Whole T is not Solid Enough: Restrained Open InnovationEducation patterns in Chinese colleges tend to cultivate talent experts in studying the worldas it is rather than creating the world that

Conference Session

Design Potpourri

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fredrick A. Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie; Robert Michael, Pennsylvania State University, Behrend

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2012-3128: DESIGN OPTIMIZATION PROBLEM IN A MATERIALSENGINEERING COURSEMr. Fredrick A. Nitterright, Pennsylvania State University, Erie Fred Nitterright is a lecturer in engineering at Penn State, Erie, the Behrend College. He received a A.A.S. in mechanical drafting and design in 1989 from Westmoreland County Community College, a B.S. in mechanical engineering technology in 1991 from Penn State, Erie, the Behrend College, and a M.S. in manufacturing systems engineering from the University of Pittsburgh in 1998. Nitterright is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Nitterright began his career as a machinist at Elliott Support Services in Donora, Penn., in 1986. He was employed as a

Conference Session

Capstone Courses in Construction

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vivek Sharma, Texas State University, San Marcos; Vedaraman Sriraman, Texas State University, San Marcos

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Construction

is very critical to the success of a project. Hence, considerable time and effort isinvested in the early part of the semester in forming teams. All students are required to submit apersonal profile and career goals. The instructor of record in conjunction with the sponsor willformulate teams of 4-6 members. Currently, a team leader is selected through a review ofresume, followed by an interview of the interested group of students. In the future, the use ofpersonality tests as a device to formulate teams is also being considered. Each team has a projectleader with a specific set of duties: • Team leader is responsible for their team’s attendance. • Team leader is responsible for developing a timeline for the team to work on a

Conference Session

Electrical and Computer Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seyed A. (Reza) Zekavat, Michigan Technological University; Cheryl Q. Li, University of New Haven; Saurav Pathak

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Electrical and Computer

Associate Professor in mechatronics engineering at University of Adelaide, Australia, and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, respectively. In 2006, she resigned from her faculty job and came to Connecticut for family reunion. Throughout her academic career in Australia and Sin- gapore, she had developed a very strong interest in learning psychology and educational measurement. She then opted for a second Ph.D. in educational psychology, specialized in measurement, evaluation and assessment at University of Connecticut. She earned her second Ph.D. in 2010. Li has a unique cross- disciplinary educational and research background in mechatronics engineering, specialized in control and robotics, and educational

Conference Session

Biological and Agricultural Engineering Education Technical Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Danielle Bellmer, Oklahoma State University; Mary E. Rezac, Kansas State University; Danielle Julie Carrier, University of Arkansas; Daniel Humburg, South Dakota State University

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Biological & Agricultural

message from thesurvey was that the employee pool lacked knowledge and experience with biobased processes.The survey findings demonstrated that there exists an urgent need for specialized training that isaccessible for on-campus students as well as industry personnel who would like to pursuedistance education while working full-time.Four Universities are working together to develop a new graduate program that preparesparticipants for careers in the emerging biobased industries by enhancing their knowledge inrenewable resource development. In order to optimize resources and to utilize expertise atmultiple institutions, the program will be delivered via distance education through each of thepartner institutions, making it accessible anywhere in the

Conference Session

K-12 Teachers: PD, Implementation, and Beyond

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emily Dringenberg, Purdue University; Ruth E. H. Wertz, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

suggested, “K-12engineering education may improved student learning and achievement in science andmathematics; increase awareness of engineering and the work of engineers; boost youth interestin pursuing engineering as a career; and increase the technological literacy of all students”(NAE, 2009, p. 1). While this report provides guidance for the development of engineeringstandards, literature on how these standards and their implementation influence student learningis limited and varied. The report calls for increased research on what classroom conditions willallow for students to develop engineering design ideas and understanding, which our SEcLOprotocol addresses.Emergent Themes from Reviewing Published Classroom Protocols In order to