Conference Session

Digital System Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Loui, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; James Longino, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; Craig Zilles, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

students during the fall semester of 2005; each interview lasted about onehour and was videotaped. Student volunteers were identified through three rounds of emailsolicitation. In the first round, we contacted students who had taken ECE290 and CS231 duringthe Summer 2005 session, and only students with A grades responded. To achieve a diversity ofachievement levels in our interview subjects, we contacted students who had taken these coursesduring the Spring 2005 semester and received course grades of “C and lower” and “B/B-” in thesecond and third solicitations, respectively. Of the eight students whom we interviewed, threehad taken CS231 and five had taken ECE290. Two students were women.Students were first asked to reflect on their experiences

Conference Session

Civil Engineering in the Classroom

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christy Jeon, Georgia Institute of Technology; Adjo Amekudzi, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

achievement of others [15].The document emphasized the fact that making choices in order to provide optimum futureconditions within the Study Corridor will necessarily and properly reflect the balancing ofvarious competing values [16]. Major possible impacts taken into account in the document are1) social and economic impacts, 2) environmental impacts such as impacts on energyconsumption, air and water quality impacts, and effects on noise levels, 3) changes in travel andtraffic patterns, and 4) other impacts such as aesthetic and visual effects, parks and waterfrontaccess, displacement and relocation, etc. [16]. In terms of social and economic impacts, the EIS considers long-term benefits from theprovision of improved access to the CBD as well

Conference Session

Preparing Engr Students for International Practice

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

International

and understanding among engineers. ABET criteria isbecoming widely considered and adopted abroad as reflected by the existing Washington Accordand the proposed Engineer of Americas initiative, both aimed at creating quality assurance inengineering education using ABET criteria to promote mobility across countries. Without 3L, apotential result of these initiatives is that engineering programs all over could end up observingsimilar outcome criteria but engineers from different countries will not understanding each other.3L minimizes this riskModify funding policies Engineering education community has become reliant on NSF funding for their curricular,programmatic, and reform activities. Hence we propose to add the CGC to the criteria

Conference Session

Energy Learning through Simulation and Analysis

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Skvarenina, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

utility generation andtransmission (ECET 331)), an electrical distribution course,4 and two controls courses. Despitethe tradition, the power courses sometimes come into question. One way of defending the powercourses is to make sure they contribute to the program outcomes, which reflect the ABET a-kitems in Table 1. Page 11.94.3As the department prepared for its first accreditation under TC2K, we developed programoutcomes. Later, as the process continued, it was decided that every course in the curriculumshould contribute to some of the outcomes. In order to strengthen the case for ECET 331, Idecided to incorporate a multi-week

Conference Session

On Pedagogy of Lab Courses and Their Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Crown, University of Texas-Pan American; Arturo Fuentes, University of Texas-Pan American; Bob Freeman, University of Texas-Pan American

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

thelearning process with engineering software. Furthermore, CBT can help students acquire andorganize knowledge by, among other things, student learning through teaching. Assessment-centered environments provide students with opportunities to revise and improve the quality oftheir thinking and understanding. Assessment must reflect the ultimate learning goals, forinstance, understanding and applicability of knowledge. CBT is a means to provide immediatefeedback and self assessment. CBT is also a practical tool to create public forums forassessment. Finally, community-centered environments promote a sense of community. Theyencourage students to learn how to use their peer students, teachers, and other members of thecommunity as a resource for their

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Freeman, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; Grant Sharpe, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

effective in taking a lead in the education of ourclients on the use of the new technologies. The visit was a success beyond our most optimistic projection of what we could get donein the short time we were in Tibet. These accomplishments pale in comparison to the personalgrowth and leadership skill development experiences that the students were able to take from thistrip. Real-world problems require an ability to adapt to local constraints that could not beanticipated. How do you make a building out of rocks and mud? Are there supplies available inremote locations for liquid waste handling (PVC pipe), venting (aluminum stove pipes), lumberfor structures (hand hewn logs), mortar (concrete with sifted sand), or reflective coatings

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Thompson, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

structure and document how to build it. Handing it off to another group to manufacture and test.EvaluationThere were 39 Science Bound students who attended the First-Year Engineering/Science Day2004. Following the Science Bound students' experience at Purdue, Science Bound students wereasked a series of questions in the form of surveys and open ended questions concerning the First-Year Engineering/Science Day 2004. In addition to first year students normal reflection activitiesincorporated as a part of service-learning, first year students were also interviewed about thisparticular service-learning experience.The results of these questions showed to be overwhelmingly positive for the Science Bound andthe first year students. Based off of the

Conference Session

International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

International

. Table 4 Exploring LondonPart I.Visit a train station and record the following observations: Where do the trains go? Describe the station architecture. Describe the neighborhood around the station? What evidence do you see of privatization? Be sure to get your travel card validatedPart II.Visit a London Park What are the activities of the patrons of the park? What sort of sections is the park divided into, that reflect intended uses of the park? Do the activities taking place in the park appear to match the intended uses? How might the time of day, and day of the week, affect what an observer sees?Part III.Visit any one from each of the following categories and note your observations

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Franca Trubiano, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

materials. This paper has demonstrated in a number of ways, using a varietyof scales and pedagogical questions the benefits accrued in situating material constructions at the Page 11.1303.22center of the design process.Bibliography1. Kenneth Frampton, Studies in Tectonic Culture, The Poetics of Construction in Nineteenth and Twentieth Century Architecture (Cambridge, Mass; MIT Press, 1995), Introduction : Reflections on the Scope of the Tectonic, pp. 1-2.2. Ibid., p.1. Frampton attributed the privileging of the spatial to art historian and critic August Schmarsow (1853-1936).3. Ibid.4. Journal of

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renuka Thota, University of Louisiana-Lafayette; Suren Dwivedi, University of Louisiana-Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

time-consuming, complex coating applications, and so suggests widepotential for its future use. With easier-to-apply photo-reflective coatings, it is now a relativelyquick and simple task to take a complex part and determine the stress distribution under a varietyof loading conditions.The technique can also be used for determining assembly stresses, due to bolt-up loads orinterference fits and the like, and has also found particular use as a quality monitoring tool in theglass industry. This method involves applying a thin epoxy coating to a metal, glass or plasticcomponent or even to a model of a component. When the component is loaded, stresses aretransmitted into the coating and when viewed under polarized light, the photo-elastic fringes

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Betz, State University of New York

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

what direction to start. In many cases, astudent’s initial interpretation may be either naïve, too narrow or too limited based on theirexperience. In some cases they may not have any sense at all of the essence of the problem. Oneoption is for a student to look at several initial starting strategies and use them as part of a multi-pronged dialectical strategy in formulating problem interpretation. The process used by studentsfor problem interpretations is outlined in Diagram 3 below.Diagram 3: Process used for Problem InterpretationRead/Review Reflect, journal, Formal group Start research - Discuss & re-Competition informal discussion & formulate heuristic/ assess problemProgram

Conference Session

Curricular Innovations

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

more informed crystallizes over time consciousness Constructivism Realities are local and Findings are created Findings are elicited and specific, constructed by through transactions refined through further individuals and cultures between investigator interaction and respondentsThe authors believe that paradigms reflect such fundamental beliefs that it is often difficult for aperson to evaluate research from another paradigm18. As Elizabeth St. Pierre states the issue,“Unfortunately, it is often the case that those who work within one theoretical framework findothers

Conference Session

Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers in the World of Corporate Business / Engineering and Poverty

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

Humanitarian Opportunities for Service, ETHOS, states as theirpurpose to “facilitate research and the development of appropriate technology by formingcollaborative North-South partnerships between universities, research laboratories,engineers and non-governmental organizations in foreign countries.”16New Pedagogy: Service Learning A new pedagogy which has been gaining increasing attention across the universityparticularly in engineering is a form of experiential education known as service-learning.Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful communityservice with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civicresponsibility, and strengthen communities and thus may be an important

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; David Spang, Burlington County College; Alexander Genis, G I I, Inc.; Tony Midora, PMT, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, which are properties of themedium through which the wave passes13,16. Since the scattering and absorption are frequencydependent, attenuation can be used in the quality control of the materials. In this laboratorysession, the immersion technique is used for the measurements of the attenuation coefficient inPlexiglas. Three Plexiglas plates, which have the same mechanical and physical properties anddifferent thicknesses, are used in the experiments. At least two samples of the Plexiglas arerequired for the experiment, since the reflection coefficient of the Plexiglas is not known andshould be eliminated from the evaluation of the attenuation coefficient. The peak-to-peak voltageof the received signal is recorded by the oscilloscope and is saved

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

opportunity to make several decisions and takeownership of their learning path while constructing solutions to the programming assignments.This relates to problem-based learning5, where students are given problems to solve and theyseek the necessary material, digest it, and apply it to solve the problem. A third learning theorythat informed the creation of the programming assignments is that of metacognition1,2. Learnersmust be aware of their own cognitive system and monitor their own learning process and style.The assignments were devised to have a tandem written summary, where students have anopportunity to reflect upon the learning process while (hopefully) providing a hook formetacognitive activity.2.2 Programming AssignmentsNine programming

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering to help inform students6-9. Unlike many professions, engineers are rarelydepicted in movies and television shows. The engineers in the Dilbert® comic strip may befunny, but they do not reflect the typical engineering workplace and do not persuade students tostudy engineering.Inadequate academic preparation and lack of information about engineering are the most crucialreasons why students do not pursue engineering careers10, but even students with adequatepreparation who pursue engineering studies often do not persist in their programs. Numerousstudies of students who dropped out of engineering programs have determined that poorpreparation and lack of information account for only a part of the reason why students leaveengineering programs

Conference Session

Teaching Methods for the 21st Century: Part 2

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

, 17% chose saturated,and 8% did not respond. The responses on the three parts of Question III as 75%, 92%, and 81%correct are moderately good scores that reflect good, but not complete understanding of theconcepts of unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated on the phase diagram. The scores werelower than for posttest Questions I and II, which indicates that there was not full conceptualtransfer from the solution understanding in chemistry classes, supplemented by instruction in thematerials engineering class, to the new context of phase diagrams. Additional probing, possiblywith interviews or focus groups, will be necessary to better understand student thinking todevelop more effective teaching on the subject of phase diagrams.Summary and

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in the Classroom

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Raymond, Bucknell University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

book How People Learn1, the authors arrive at several important findings including: o Students come to the classroom with preconceptions about how the world works. If their initial understanding is not engaged, they may fail to grasp new concepts and information presented in the classroom, or they may learn them for purposes of a test but revert to their preconceptions outside the classroom. This finding requires that teachers be prepared to draw out their students' existing understandings and help to shape them into an understanding that reflects the concepts and knowledge in the particular discipline of study. o To develop competence in an area of learning, students must have both a deep foundation

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

Tagged Divisions

International

the entiresemester. Student tips are commonly used so that students learn the upcoming assignments anddue dates quickly.Findings of the IDEA EvaluationsAs reflected in Figure 3, Manufacturing and Industrial Technology students always enjoypracticing their learning in a laboratory environment. This means that professional skills andapplications are very essential. Topics in IDEA key factors related to social, cultural andpersonal values are not as important as other ones. For the MIT3301 course; applying coursematerials is the essential objective for the student progress. Gaining factual knowledge andlearning fundamental principles are selected as important course objectives.Online MIT3301 IDEA evaluation findings present parallel results when

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Ringenberg, University of Michigan; David Chesney, University of Michigan

had a larger pool of notes to draw upon. In addition, it allowed theinstructors to check if the students’ solutions varied from the expected results and correct them ifnecessary.A final observation showed that there is a possible correlation between the student’s social typeand the overall grade the student received in the course. The overall grade for the course reliedheavily on the ability of each student to work in a team and this was reflected using the results ofpeer evaluations. These evaluations are an indicator of how team-oriented a student is and also Page 12.1093.10how much s/he contributes in a social situation. However, homework

Conference Session

FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

, mouse trap, tape, pins and similar items; aregiven to the students with some form of fun problem to solve. Time is given to develop anddemonstrate their solution and class time is set aside for evaluation and reflection on the process.The project for the past two years was to launch a marshmallow a distance of ten feet and have ateammate catch it in their mouth.Throughout the semester various assignments are developed to integrate the SolidWorks andMultisim computer tools, technical writing assignments and ethical discussions into the othercourse activities. Students are aware that this is only a beginning. 1) They will see many differentcomputer tools throughout their time at the university. 2) Writing is not just an exercise for theEnglish

Conference Session

Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kam Jugdev, Athabasca University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

ongoingsense of accomplishment as I tracked my scholarship activities. The dossier was also useful inhelping me identify gaps in my scholarship and goals for next year. A dossier can also be usefulin identifying areas for improvement (although this required me to really try to be objective).One of the hardest things I had to learn to write was my teaching philosophy. I think this wasdifficult because I had focused on discipline specific content at university but had not takencourses in teaching. By reviewing examples on the Internet, I found some useful ones thatallowed me to reflect on my teaching philosophy and document it accordingly. In particular, Ifound that the dossier helped me review my research program and from time to time, identifysome

Conference Session

IE Curriculum Design

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Svec, South Dakota State University; Harriet Svec, South Dakota State University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

courses, students finish the course much more homogeneous in theirmastery than they begin. The assessment provides direction for our program of continuousdesign. We find that high school experiences and interests change as the technology changes.The level and specifics of instruction must be monitored while maintaining the rigor of thecourse work.In addition, we are interested in identifying students’ attitudes regarding courses. The surveyfocuses our attention on the importance of student attitude toward production engineering.Although given at the end of the project, the survey provides an opportunity for reflection by thestudents as they internalize the importance of the specifics to their career path. In summary, thesurvey provides a focus

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard Company; Claudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Nancy Hafkin, Knowledge Working

Tagged Divisions

International

Successiveprocess/method/assumption point/project Approximation/Discovery management Process/probability /predictabilityPlanning Precise Planning/ Successive Linear/Incremental Approximation/Action- Reflection cycles/DisruptiveChange Manage it Catalyze emergenceDecision-Making Leader decides Consensus emergesIn the context of the foregoing discussion, the goal of Engineering Africa! is to support andaccelerate the emergence of an African innovation ecosystem by helping to build the

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-Oriented Programs

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mario Garcia, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

by the Bro-ids and transformed into the Network connection datasuitable for data mining.Bro is an intrusion detection system that works by passively watching traffic seen on a networklink. It is built around an event engine that pieces network packets into events that reflectdifferent types of activity. Some events are quite low-level, such as the monitor seeing aconnection attempt; some are specific to a particular network protocol, such as an FTP request orreply; and some reflect fairly high-level notions, such as a user that was successfullyauthenticated during a login session. Bro runs the events produced by the event engine through apolicy script supplied to it by the administrator. Bro scripts are made up of event handlers thatspecify

Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atin Sinha, Albany State University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

engineering curriculum haspositively impacted our program as is evidenced by increased matriculation rate. The result ofthe outreach activity in the form of Bridge Building Competition and Engineering Workshopsalso has created a greater awareness among the high school seniors which is reflected in verysignificant improvement in enrollment numbers.However, retention continues to be a serious issue that is being addressed at all levels. It hasbeen seen at ASU as in other institutions that early intervention and remediation at the freshmanand sophomore levels do make a difference in students understanding the concepts better as wellas provide confidence to face the challenging tasks ahead in their course work. As such, apartfrom continuation of academic

Conference Session

CEED - Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rui Pan, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

experience and focused reflection in order toincrease knowledge, develop skills, and clarify values” 6 (p. 2). Brumm et al. further narroweddown this definition, arguing that “it is work experience in an engineering setting, outside ofthe academic classroom, and before graduation” 6 (p. 2) and suggested that “Engineeringexperiential education programs, such as cooperative education and internships, present thebest place to directly observe and measure students developing and demonstratingcompetencies while engaged in the practice of engineering at the professional level” 6 (p. 2).One typical experiential learning program is co-op program. Garavan and Murphy (2001)defined cooperative education as “a unique form of education and experiential learning

Conference Session

Robots and K-12 Computer Applications

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl D. Seals, Auburn University; Earl B. Smith, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

the influx and progression of K-12students through graduate school in programs that lead to computing careers. This material isbased in part upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant NumberCNS-0540492. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in thismaterial are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation.Bibliography1. Fiegerman, S. (2010). The Dumbest States in America. Jan 21, 2010. Retrieved from http://www.mainstreet.com/slideshow/lifestyle/smartest-dumbest-states.2. Shahami, M. (2008). Overview of the New Undergraduate Computer Science Curriculum. Stanford Research Institute, http://www.stanford.edu/class/cs298

Conference Session

Design Based Energy Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Oxana S Pantchenko, University of California at Santa Cruz; Tiffany Wise-West P.E., University of California Santa Cruz; Michael S. Isaacson, University of California, Santa Cruz; Ali Shakouri Shakouri, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

 with rebateoffsets, summaries of policy and permitting requirements, and making note of the potential for socialacceptance. Students were not given a budget for their projects but rather were instructed to keep theproposal’s estimated cost reasonable.  Despite discussions with the project mentor on this directive, itwas clear during and after the proposals were prepared that students were not cognizant of what a“reasonable” budget entailed. In reflection, the authors agree that student exposure to the varying scalesof cost associated with different renewable energy technologies could be presented during the lecturesand may result in better performance in this area.Through consultations with both the project mentor and course instructor before

Conference Session

Capstone Design

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

E James Nelson, Brigham Young University; Tatevik Christensen; Fernando S Fonseca, Brigham Young University; A. Woodruff Miller, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

application inpreparation for entry into a career.” Durel [3] offers another perspective stating that capstone canbe seen as a “rite of passage or luminal threshold through which participants change their statusfrom student to graduate. A capstone course should be a synthesis, reflection and integration,and a bridge or a real-world preparatory experience that focuses on the post-graduation future.”Other definitions include, a crowning course or experience coming at the end of a sequence ofcourses with the specific objective of integrating a body of relatively fragmented knowledge intoa unified whole [4], and an experimental learning activity in which analytical knowledge gainedfrom previous courses is joined with the practice of engineering in a