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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

PATRICK BOBBIE; Sheryl Duggins; VENU DASIGI

is driven by the demand for increasedconvenience and access for students, there are important studies pointing to the enhancedpedagogical value of online education. A recent report from the U.S. Department of Educationsuggests that learning outcomes can be better achieved in certain groups of older learners in theonline mode than the traditional face-to-face (F2F) mode of learning [14]. The results are evenbetter for those taking the course in the hybrid mode. However, the study cautions againstattributing the improvement to the online medium per se. One way to look at the results is thatthe conventional F2F mode is missing something that the online mode provides, e.g., extra timefor independent reflection, which is perhaps particularly

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Tony Kerzmann; Gavin Buxton; Maria V. Kalevitch

decisions in developing our new minor. In addition, a breakdown of the coursestaught within this minor and the reasons for choosing these particular courses for inclusionare provided. The emphasis throughout this process, as reflected in the resultant minor, isthe interdisciplinary collaboration between science and engineering faculty to create abroad program capable of addressing our future societal needs.II. Structure of Alternative Energy and Sustainability MinorThe Alternative Energy and Sustainability minor is comprised of a total of 15 credits. Thefirst 9 credits of the minor consist of three core courses which are required by all studentspursuing this minor. Two of the core classes offer an introduction to the issues of energygeneration and

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

application, while not appropriate for alllearning styles has shown to be effective for most students. This paper will discuss the Technology Engineering and Managementprogram, what we hope to accomplish and present some feedback from TEAMparticipants over the years. Introduction What I hope to achieve in this paper is a considered reflection on my personal experiencein the field of Engineering Education, what I have observed over some twenty some years as anadjunct Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering. It is of interest to me the history of theevolution of Engineering Education to the point where research is the driving force of mostUniversities. Having been a practising professional for over thirty years, I am aware that

Collection

2010 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

William Hornfeck; Ismail Jouny; John Nestor

in Electrical and Computer Engineering lists the followingeight goals for students: • Educate themselves continually • Adapt to changing job challenges • Function in a team and provide leadership • Apply education in solving a broad range of problems • Excel in their chosen area of professional activity • Be involved in professional/public/community service • Communicate in a mature and effective manner • Appreciate business enterprise, technology management, and social and legal issuesAs a first step, the list of goals should probably recognize globalization trends by mentioningglobal awareness at least once. There are perhaps four of the eight goals that could be modifiedto reflect an emphasis on

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Ani Ural; Joseph Yost

provide anopportunity for the students to understand the limitations and sources of error in computationaland experimental approaches. Furthermore, the integration of all components through a technicalreport allows students to reflect on the interrelation between computational and experimentalcomponents and their respective significance in engineering analysis, design and research.3. Discussion and Conclusion As a part of the new Villanova freshman engineering program, the project “Analytical andExperimental Evaluation of a SMARTBEAM”, provides an integrated approach to engineeringeducation by combining theoretical, computational and experimental components. Theengineering curriculum mostly focuses on laboratory courses that provide exposure

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2010 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Dean C. Millar

First Professional Degree.1 “Preparedness for Practice: Engineering deans and employer respondents were asked torate new engineers’ preparedness for practice in eight areas and then indicate the value theirorganization places on preparation in that area. Figure 1 shows the results for each area.” “With the exception of ‘Math and Science’ there appears to be a wide discrepancybetween the value expectations of the employer and the extent to which their employees are seento be well prepared. This would further appear to reflect on the mismatch between curricularemphasis and employer expectation. It must be recognized, of course, that math and science arewithout argument the key ingredients—at least in the lower division—of an

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bhavna Sharma; Birdy Reynolds

, such as a competitive jeopardy game on the four topic areas, which was moderated by twoundergraduate research students.Intern ModulesStudents were unfamiliar with the subject of sustainability at the start of the internship. Linking their selectedtopic to a content area served as a lens to situate their module and supported their emerging understanding ofthe subject. Students’ choice of a content lens reflected their interestsand tended to be their favorite schoolsubject. For example, one of the female interns enjoyed mathematics and used that as a lens for her unit onEnergy. Below is an excerpt from the module abstract (written by the student):The module focuses on linking sustainability and energy to mathematics. The module explores

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2011 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

B. Rajavel; M.G. Prasad

unflanged with an end correction of L  L  0.6a . 733 R 0  1  0.01336ka  0.59079ka2  0.33576ka3  0.06432ka4 ------ (6) R  R 0e(( 0.63930.1104ka )*ka*2i ) ------ (7) ~ 1  R  Z r  ( c / s)  ------ (8) 1  R  Where a is the radius of the pipe, s is the cross sectional area of the pipe, ρ is density, c is speedof sound,k is wave number and R is reflection coefficient. The physical and electrical analog forcalculation of source strength is shown in Fig 2

Collection

2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Barrie Jackson

Development.Jackson has been a member of ASEE for many years which reflects his profound interest in Education.During his Shell career he attended Ontario Institute for Studies in Education as a part time Masters ofEducation student. As a result of a transfer out of the country he was unable to complete this degree.

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Imin Kao

podcast publishing requires a morecareful planning of the sequence and length of production in order to make it more effective inthe utilization of what the technology offers. As can be appreciated, the modules 2a~2n can beflexibly managed and controlled by the instructor to reflect the learning appetite of the class, andto adjust in both real-time class teaching and/or asynchronous delivery.3.2 Relationships and Interaction with StudentsOn of the potential problems of asynchronous delivery of course contents is the danger ofremoving the relationships and interaction between the faculty and students in a lively classroom.Once the interaction stops, it becomes only a one-way instruction of information, and ceases topromote a healthy learning

Collection

2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Philip L. Brach; Ahmet Zeytinci; Pathickal Polouse

enoscope is a very simple device, it is a mirrormounted in a box at a 45 degrees angle, positioned so that you can see the reflection of a vehicle whenit passes the box, which signals you to start the stop watch. It is good to have the students “wrestle”with this problem before the instructor suggests alternate solutions to this problem. Once the test siteis established (considering the grade of the roadway, presence of traffic signals, etc.) the team is readyto collect data. Since this is fieldwork you may want to cover safe practices on the collection of datanear a roadway and the possibility of the students’ presence influencing the results (drivers slow downwhen they see persons on the side of the road observing the operation of their car

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Tom M. Warms; Renee Drobish

= sqrt(sumOfSquares); return hyp;} 4Tracing functions with reference parametersWhen a formal parameter is a reference parameter, any change in its value is reflected in a change in thevalue of the corresponding actual parameter. The tracing system uses a double arrow to indicate thisrelationship between actual and reference parameter. In the following program, a function namedgetAnswers calculates the sum and product of two input numbers. When control is transferred togetAnswers, value parameters num1 and num2 take on the values of the corresponding actual parametersx1 and x2. Reference parameters total and prod also take on the values of the corresponding actualparameters, sum and

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Adriana Popescu

Princeton University reflects the national trend and the figures reportedover the past five years show a consistent increase in the percentage of undergraduate internationalenrollment, from 7.5% in academic year 2002/03 to 9.2% in 2006/077. The international graduate studentenrollment has decreased following the events of September 11, 2001, but the 2006/07 data shows thatthis decrease is stabilizing as the percentage of international graduate students remained at same level asfor the academic year 2005/06, 38.6%. Historically, engineering departments have been hosts to largenumbers of international students, especially in graduate programs. The School of Engineering andApplied Science (SEAS) at Princeton is not any different, as its graduate

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2007 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Michelle Albanese; Richard J. Puerzer

to and experience with using learning journals should increase their effectiveness. In order to succeed in the modern world, engineers must be conscious of the world around them.This need for global awareness is reflected in ABET outcome “h,” “that…students attain the broadeducation necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,environmental, and societal context.” Learning journals and rubric assessment provide one way to helpstudents develop and demonstrate deeper understanding of course content in relation to this desiredoutcome. Sources Cited and Referenced1. “The Research Agenda for the New Discipline of Engineering Education,” Journal of Engineering

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Keith M. Gardiner

sample of research papers produced: 1. Alicandú-Thurman, M. G., “Anti-reflecting (thin film) Materials & Nanotechnology” 2. Almeida, T. A., “The Cleaning of In Situ LPCVD Polysilicon and Silicon Nitride Tubes Using High Purity Nitrogen Trifluoride.” 3. Berquist, S., and Pritom, R. (u-g’s), “Electronic Entertainment Technology, Systems and Manufacturing.” 4. Brooks, J., “Lithium Ion Batteries and Ultra Capacitors.” 5. Carre, K., “Organic Light Emitting Diodes (OLEDs): Technical Challenges and Limitations - Advantages/Disadvantages.” 6. Gomez, J. R., “Investigation and Deposition of Low Stress Silicon Nitride Thin Films.” 7. Hughes, R. “Silver Nanotechnology (Nano-Silver) - A Medical Approach.” 8. Lenio

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2007 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Alfred A. Scalza

learning going throughexperience, reflection, conceptualizing, action and on to further experience. We set forth a process forrecording continuous professional development, by capturing, recording and implementing learning. Thestudent who understands the material rather than memorizes or temporarily captures it, will gain profoundinsight into that material and all its relevant associated materials.What exactly is “Organizational Behavior” and how does it apply to the college classroom?“Organizational Behavior is a field of study that investigates the impact that individuals, groups andstructure have on behavior within an organization” 1. This field addresses the impact of motivation,leader (teacher) behavior, dynamic learning, attitudes and

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Betsy Calhoun

storage into living space; a Trombe wall collecting heat behind a glass wall andreleasing the heat at night; or a sunroom that allows heat to move into living space behind orabove it. (Images) Given good exposure to the winter sun, all of these systems work passively.They also lend themselves to refinements of control and monitoring assisted by currenttechnology.The second most effective way to use the sun’s energy directly, after passive heating of abuilding, is to heat water. A black surface absorbs heat while a white one reflects heat. A hotwater collector can be as simple as a black plastic bag overhead that releases hot water onto aperson by gravity. Using this principle on a larger scale, I can imagine a series of black tanks on1 Strong

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2006 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Keith M. Gardiner

perfect student output is regarded as preferable to late and looking a little prettier, classgrading regimes reflect this.Key ethical matters that are brought before the students involve communication and diversity. Aquick personality test is administered to alert them to the vagaries of working on teams withdifferent individuals [10]. There are usually students from different cultures, and also from manydifferent parts of the US, there are loud-mouthed ‘expressives,’ highly motivated directed andinsistent ‘drivers’ (both the latter being characterized as ‘poor listeners’), the all- important‘amiables,’ and the ‘analyticals’ that never have sufficient data to reach a decision. They are allmade aware that ‘it takes all kinds’ to make an effective

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2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

LeeRoy Bronner; JERRY-DARYL FLETCHER

Software Engineering: Concepts and Techniques. In: Dutoit A, McCall R, Mistrik I, Paech (eds.) Rationale Management in Software Engineering, Springer-Verlag, Berlin Heidelberg, Germany, pp.1-48[8] Fischer G, McCall R, Morch A (1989) Design Environments for Constructive and Argumentative Design. In: Proceedings of the SIGCHI conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems: Wings for the mind, New York, NY, US, pp. 269-275[9] MacLean A, Young RM, Bellotti VME, Moran T (1996) Questions, Options and Criteria. In: Moran TP, Carroll JM (eds.) Design Rationale, Concepts, Techniques and Use, Lawrence Earlbaum Associates, Mahwah, NJ, pp. 53-106[10] Schön D (1983) The reflective practitioner. How professionals think in action

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2006 Fall ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Frank Lanzer

Attracting Girls to Technology: Reach Them Before High School Frank Lanzer Anne Arundel Community CollegeAbstractToday, a technology company may “feel good” if 30% of their employees are women butmost will not be engineers. This reflects the facts provided by the National ScienceFoundation showing 35% of the undergraduates in science and math majors are women,while only 10% are in engineering. It’s no wonder that many girls and young womenperceive these fields as “for men”. Recent research shows attitudes and perceptions beingdeveloped early in the secondary education process.During this discussion, current statistics and research with

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Elif Kongar; Tarek Sobh

goals are achieved attheir corresponding aspiration levels. This also implies that embedding Eq. 15 into the model is notrequired since the results would remain unchanged.5. Conclusions and Future ResearchThe proposed paper attempts to find “best” solutions to factors that would ensure sustainability of theSchool of Engineering at the University Bridgeport. In this regard, a Preemptive Goal Programmingmodel is applied to the first five goals of the School. Even though it is mathematically cumbersome toformularize the relationships between the goals and model variables given that the model reflects reality,it provides interesting results depicting the effects of various goals on the remaining system variables andgoals. Hence, the model can also

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Bassem Alhalabi; M.K. Hamza; Ali Abu-El Humos

facilitated in learning the material 70 Performing the experiment via on CL has facilitated in learning the material 80The equity between remote labs and software simulation reflects the fact that remote labs need moreenhancements in terms of the hardware and software used to develop the remote labs environment shouldthe remote labs be able to relinquish software simulation and be at the same time a substitute for realphysical labs. Segment 4- Questions Set 4 Result (%) The experiments procedures and purpose was clearly understood using RL. 75 The experiments procedures and purpose was clearly understood using SS. 67.5 The

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Hudson V. Jackson; Evelyn A. Ellis

demonstrated by students’ performance on standardizedachievement tests poses a special challenge due to the rigid instructional schedules that are often used intoday’s classrooms. Career imprinting will require teachers to have more latitude in their dailyinstructional schedules so that they can guiltlessly deviate from “test-prep or time on task driven” agendasto “capitalizing on teachable moments” and “student interest-driven” agendas which will afford learnersthe opportunity to reflect on what they are learning. This will not only make it possible for them to puttheir newly acquired knowledge into the context of what they already know but will also motivate them to 7think outside of the

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

Elif Kongar; Paul Kontogiorgis; Nancy L. Russo; Tarek Sobh

other invited speakers at society-sponsored events reflect the diverse membership of thesociety5.Industry also has a responsibility to accelerate readiness of the female workforce, which will helpalleviate skills availability issues, and bridge the communication gap between IT functional jobs andbusiness leaders’ vision with academic institutions.Honorary societies, funding agencies - including federal agencies and foundations, along with thecongress, should take the necessary steps to encourage adequate enforcement of female workforcedevelopment.Women are well positioned to make major advances in interdisciplinary research. They like to integrateacross various academic fields and use multi-pronged, multi-disciplinary approaches. They work well

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2008 Spring ASEE Middle Atlantic Section Conference

Authors

John Hartke; Robert Kewley; Greg Kilby; Greg Schwarz; Gunnar Tamm

engineering solutions included moving to more eye safe wavelengths for the laser, includinga power control mechanism so that the laser emits the minimum power required to accomplish themission, and developing a system that allows the operator to know if any off-axis reflected light becomesblinding to those in the area.[5] These solutions were fed back to the engineering teams for integrationinto the system as a whole. Once the engineers on this project completed their component designs, systems decision processsupported assessment of the relative value of these designs in order to make a recommendation to theclient. Figure 4 shows the results of this analysis for each of the design alternatives

Conference Session

Inclusive Dialogues and Adaptations in Engineering Education: Navigating Uncertainty and Leveraging AI for Student Success

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stewart Thomas, Bucknell University; Sarah Appelhans, Lafayette College; Michael S Thompson, Bucknell University; Rebecca Thomas, Bucknell University; Philip Asare, University of Toronto; Alan Cheville, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

and help students develop on paths which they see as valuable. Our view, rooted in theCapabilities Approach, is that education should equip students to lead a life they value. Providingstudents opportunities to achieve, and envision new ways of living is central to the institution,and our role as faculty is to help guide them in our chosen discipline.This work has been supported by the National Science Foundation under EEC- 2022271. Anyopinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those ofthe author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.8. References[1] Mark W. Durm, “An A is not an A is not an A: A History of Grading,” Educ. Forum, vol. 57, no. 3, pp. 294

Conference Session

Student Division Technical Session 1: Student Experiences and Support

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorna Treffert, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Courtney June Faber, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York; Isabel Anne Boyd, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Divisions

Student Division (STDT)

the faculty's efforts to legitimize the students’contributions impact how the students feel about themselves as researchers and how they cancontribute to the group.AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantNumbers 2346868 and 2144698. 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. We would like to express gratitude to Team Y for participatingin this study and for their willingness to open their meetings to us and provide feedback on theinitial drafts of this paper. We would also like to thank Dr. Nicola Sochacka for her insightfulfeedback and

Conference Session

Best of Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering Division (MULTI)

Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty- led Program in Brazil focused on Sustainable Energy”, 2023 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference Proceedings, Baltimore, MD, 2023. https://peer.asee.org/44647[7] Kane, A., C. Dietz, and C. Pfluger, “Reflections on an Immersive International Engineering Program Focused on Sustainable Energy in Brazil: A Students Perspective”, American Society for Engineering Education Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 2023. https://strategy.asee.org/44075[8] Pfluger, C. “Lessons learned developing and running a virtual, faculty-led, international program on sustainable energy in Brazil”, 2021 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

Conference Session

Empowering Change: Cultivating Inclusive and Sustainable Futures in STEM Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sydni Alexa Cobb, University of Texas at Austin; Ariel Chasen, University of Texas at Austin; Chandel Burgess, University of Texas at Austin

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Culture & Social Justice in Education Division (EQUITY), Equity

interactive effects of identity on theengineering workforce that are reflective of the environments and conditions of our field. Extensions of this work in progress will explore multiple regression methods to identifysignificant identity-based interactions related to engineering career success such as salary,employment, and degree attainment. We will also investigate the impacts across different disabilitytype categories provided by the National Survey of College Graduates. A particular emphasis inour forthcoming work will be on centering the experiences of women of color with disabilities asa comparative benchmark. This intentional focus aims to disrupt prevailing notions rooted inWhite, male, able-bodied centrism that have traditionally

Conference Session

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 17

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oluwafemi J. Ajeigbe, Texas A&M University; Talodabiolorun Anne Oni, Washington State University; Oluwafemi J. Sunday, Washington State University ; Olusola Adesope, Washington State University; Olufunso Oje, Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University; Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Campbell University; Prashanta Dutta, Washington State University; David B. Thiessen, Washington State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

prior understanding offluid mechanics and heat transport concepts. A worksheet was given to each participant for useby them during the experiment. The experiment's steps were outlined in the worksheet for theparticipants to follow. The worksheet gave the participants a chance to consider and deliberateabout the ideas being covered. Afterward, each participant was given a post-test to examine howmuch they had learned during the instruction. They were then required to respond to thecognitive engagement survey. Participants received links to the online surveys administered viaQualtrics© at the end of the LCDLMs sessions. The cognitive engagement survey prompts askedparticipants to reflect on their LCDLM facilitated instructions and report how well