Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division - Technical Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank E Falcone, Villanova University; Edward F. Glynn P.E., Villanova University; Mark Edward Graham, Villanova University; Mark Doorley Ph.D., Villanova University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

paramount in attaining this objective, and thus the cases are meantto provide the professional ethicists with critical information that will be used to structure ourongoing educational efforts with engineering professors. In addition, after reflecting on thesuccesses and failures of a two-day ethics workshop for engineering professors held two yearsearlier, the ethicists became convinced that the case method approach represented the mostpromising avenue for equipping engineering professors to teach ethics across the curriculum,and that subsequent workshops would rely heavily on this approach. So the inclusion of cases inthe survey was also intended as an introduction, albeit a brief one, to the types of situations thatwill be staple components of

Conference Session

Micro-Technology and Nanotechnology

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harold T. Evensen, University of Wisconsin, Platteville

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

fortunatestudent.Week Nine: Principles of Atomic Force MicroscopyIn this week, students were presented the basics of scanning probe microscopy and carried out a“Move a Wall” experiment, which was developed by the University of Illinois and illustratesseveral aspects of the operation of an Atomic Force Microscope (AFM).14 In this experiment,the small deflection that results from pushing on a brick wall is translated into sideways motionof a rod, which leads to the rotational motion of a mirror. By using the reflection of a laser off ofthe mirror onto a distant surface, students were able to determine that they had deflected the wallby mere micrometers. We then reconvened in the classroom to discuss results, and discussedmore AFM operating modes, exploring the

Conference Session

Research Initiatives

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric N. Wiebe, North Carolina State University; Malinda Faber, The Friday Institute for Educational Innovation; Jeni Corn, Friday Institute for Educational Innovation, NC State University; Tracey Louise Collins, North Carolina State University; Alana Unfried, North Carolina State University; LaTricia Townsend

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 23.59.8AcknowledgementsThis material is based upon work supported in part by the National Science Foundation underGrant No. (DUE-1038154). 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. Portions of the work were also supported by the Golden LEAFFoundation.References1. National Academy of Engineering. The Grand Challenges for Engineering. 2012. [cited 2012 December 5]; Available from: http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/.2. National Academy of Sciences. Rising Above the Gathering Storm: Energizing and Employing America for a Brighter Economic Future, 2007, Washington, DC: National Academy

Conference Session

Computers and Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Khalid W Khawaja, American University in Dubai

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

Colleges ,Volume 22 Issue 4, April 2007, p 252-259.3. Marilee J. Bresciani, Megan Moore Gardner, and Jessica Hickmott. DemonstratingStudent Success : A Practical Guide to Outcomes-Based Assessment of Learning andDevelopment in Student Affairs. s.l. : Stylus Publishing, 2010. 9781579225155.4. Sarah Earl, Fred Carden and Terry Smutylo. Outcome Mapping : Building Learningand Reflection into Development Programs. Ottawa, ON, CAN : IDRC Books, 2001.5. Closing the Training Loop with Enterprise Technologies and Solutions. Khawaja, KhalidW. Bonn, Germany : IBIMA, Managing Information in the Digital Economy: Issues andSolutions, 2006, pp. 716-719.6. A Task-Centered Instructional Strategy. Merrill, M. David. 1, 33-50, s.l. : Journal ofResearch on Technology

Conference Session

Capstone Projects, Design Projects, and Teamwork

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tomas Enrique Estrada, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

provide guidance andmentorship in capstone experiences that reflect these changes.However, notwithstanding the changes mentioned above, one thing that remains unchanged isthat small engineering departments, particularly departments housed in small liberal artscolleges, are faced with additional challenges. These challenges include working with limitedresources (budget, laboratory space, equipment) and the necessity for the instructor to superviseprojects outside of his or her area of expertise. Thus, it can be difficult to develop capstoneproject ideas that are realizable in this setting.Thus, for faculty members working in small engineering departments housed in small liberal artscolleges, it is a central goal to offer or help develop an array

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan W. Klingbeil, Wright State University; Anthony Bourne, Wright State University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

grantat Wright State University. Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressedin this material are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NationalScience Foundation or Wright State University.Bibliography1. McKenna, A., McMartin, F. and Agogino, A., 2000, "What Students Say About Learning Physics, Math and Engineering," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 1, T1F-9.2. Sathianathan, D., Tavener, S., Voss, K. Armentrout, S. Yaeger, P. and Marra, R., 1999, "Using Applied Engineering Problems in Calculus Classes to Promote Learning in Context and Teamwork," Proceedings - Frontiers in Education Conference, Vol. 2, 12d5-14.3. Barrow, D.L. and Fulling, S.A., 1998, "Using

Conference Session

Online Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Petronella A James-Okeke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; LaDawn E. Partlow M. Eng., Morgan State University; Kofi Nyarko, Morgan State University

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Computers in Education

assessment report (FCAR). Faculty Course Assessment Report (FCAR)The faculty course assessment report (FCAR) is utilized by Faculty to summarize course levelobservations and actions. The FCAR (Figure 6) can be automatically generated for any courseand serves as a record for all qualitative and quantitative information for the course and related Page 23.88.11outcomes that are assessed. This report contains a breakdown of how well the course satisfied itsassigned outcomes, as well as information on the modifications made to the course, the studentfeedback, reflections, proposed actions, and grade distribution. Changes to any course can betracked

Conference Session

Electrical Energy Courses, Labs, and Projects II

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Hayrettin Bora Karayaka, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

. AC Circuits Overview, AC Power and 3-Phase Systems: Complex algebra, the concept of phasor in AC circuits, AC power and power factor are reviewed. The nature and dynamics associated with R-L and R-C circuits for AC operation, balanced 3-phase circuits and basics of power system analysis and design are also explained. 2. Transformers : Ideal transformer current voltage relationships, turns ratio, reflected impedance, non-ideal transformers, losses, equivalent circuit model, calculation of model parameters, per-unit calculations for single and 3-phase systems, various connection configurations for 3-phase transformers are presented. 3. Inductance, Resistance and Capacitance of

Conference Session

Beyond BS: Issues Affecting Graduate Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cole C McDaniel, California Polytechnic State University; Allen C Estes, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

State University. Office of the Chancellor. Executive Order 1047. “Special Sessions” May5, 2010. http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-1047.html accessed December 28, 2012.10 Estes, A.C., “Ten Years of ABET EC 2000: One Person’s Reflections” Paper 2012-3494. 2012 ASEEAnnual Conference and Exposition Proceedings, ASEE, San Antonio, June 10-13, 2012. Page 23.106.12

Conference Session

CIP Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Danielson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Chell A. Roberts, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

the program.The roadmap planning meeting produced an Excel spreadsheet in a Gant chart format with over75 work items on it. The spreadsheet also included color coding reflecting responsibility for the Page 23.116.3task (company or College), as well as major milestones. The significant organizational workstreams included: definition of curriculum (and new focus area); gap closure (remediation ofstudents that were not ready for the second two years of an engineering curriculum);development of a financial model to support new development work; company resources to fieldthe program (both recruitment and employee absence from work); student

Conference Session

FPD 3: Research on First-Year Courses

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Xingyu Chen, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Catherine E. Brawner, Research Triangle Educational Consultants; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Marisa K. Orr, Louisiana Tech University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

necessarily reflect the views of the National ScienceFoundation.References1. Ohland, M.W., S.D. Sheppard, G. Lichtenstein, O. Eris, D. Chachra, and R.A. Layton, “Persistence, Engagement, and Migration in Engineering,” J. Eng. Ed. 97(3), July 2008.2. Godfrey, E. (2007). Cultures within cultures: Welcoming or unwelcoming for women? Proceedings of the 2007 ASEE Annual Conference. Honolulu, HI.3. Brawner, Catherine E., Sharron A. Frillman, and Matthew W. Ohland, “A Comparison of Nine Universities’ Academic Policies from 1988 to 2005.” (ERIC: ED508293), February 2010, 42 pages.4. The Center for Institutional Data Analysis and Exchange (C-IDEA). 2000. 1999–2000 SMET Retention Report. Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma.5

Conference Session

Intercollegiate and Cross-disciplinary Collaboration

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lynne A Slivovsky, California Polytechnic State University; J.Kevin Taylor; David W. Hey, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

priorcoursework and new research related to their projects. In most cases, this is a student’s firstsignificant open-ended design experience in a team environment. While many students encountergrowing pains during the design class, later reflection indicates a sense of pride in the personaldevelopment that occurs.As expected, a focus of the class is on the end product and the deliverables to the customer.However, the process the students follow is equally important as we are teaching our studentsfundamental skills, such as critical thinking and lifelong learning, which will be necessary forthem to be successful in today’s world. To nurture both, a number of activities and classmilestones have been developed to enhance team building, the design process

Conference Session

Emerging Computing and Information Technologies

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shaundra Bryant Daily, Clemson University; Juan E Gilbert, Clemson University; Wanda Eugene, University of North Carolina Charlotte; Christina Gardner-McCune, Clemson University; Kyla Alanna McMullen, Clemson University; Phillip Wendell Hall Jr, Clemson University ; Sekou L Remy, Division of Human Centered Computing - School of Computing, Clemson University; Damon Lamar Woodard, Clemson University; Tania Roy, Clemson University

Tagged Divisions

Computing & Information Technology

, these preferences are reflected in the top majors chosen by womenthat include business, health professions, education, history, psychology, visual and performingarts, communication, English language and literature, and liberal arts and humanities. In fact, theonly major considered more of a “hard” science that is among the top ten chosen majors isbiological/biomedical sciences. Even in the choice of biology-related fields; however, we see thedirect opportunity for graduates to realize impacts on people as compared to traditional computerscience research. Figure 2 shows the gender composition of college majors, while Figure 3shows the chosen occupations of men and women with STEM-related degrees

Conference Session

Software Engineering Pedagogical Approaches

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Feras A. Batarseh, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

intelligent behavior through local communication between theobjects (i.e. ants/birds)2.Knowledge-based systems (expert systems): are intelligent systems that reflect theknowledge of a proficient person. Knowledge-based systems are a specific kind ofintelligent system that makes extensive use of knowledge. They use heuristic rather thanalgorithmic approaches for decision making7.Reinforcement learning: is part of machine learning, and how a machine ought to takedecisions and actions based on continuous feedback on its previous actions (inspired bypsychology)5.This paper aims to use AI for educational purposes (i.e. establish an educational processthat is inspired by human physiology) The rest of this paper is structured as follows, nextsection

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa M Holliday P.E., University of Oklahoma; Matthew Reyes, University of Oklahoma; Richard Cecil Ryan, University of Oklahoma; Kenneth F. Robson, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Construction

andequipment included in each work installation, but the student work crews had to plan the use andthe physical expertise required for the actual installation of the materials. The wall componentmaterials were chosen to reflect typical products and installation procedures, tools andequipment used in the industry today. Each installation was visually inspected and assessed bythe work student work crews based on the understanding gained from lectures and collection ofthe required submittal information. Page 23.175.8The 9’ tall wall was designed for installation using an 8’ step-ladder. This was the safest solutionto brace the walls and provide a 1

Conference Session

Construction Industry Issues in the Classroom

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tulio Sulbaran, University of Southern Mississippi

Tagged Divisions

Construction

national/international publications, written several books and made over 100 professional presentations nationally and internationally. Dr. Sulbaran’s manuscripts have been published in: The International Journal of Technology, Knowledge and Society; The International Journal of Virtual Real- ity, Journal of Marketing Education, Marketing Education Review Journal, IEEE- Frontier in Education, American Society of Engineering Education Proceedings among others. Dr. Sulbaran has contributed significantly to his discipline through his service activities. His leadership on several key organizations has reflected very favorably on the University. Dr. Sulbaran is the first and only faculty of the University to hold a Board of

Conference Session

Defining and Refining Technological and Engineering Literacy

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

of the data (e.g., “What is it?),promotes us from experiencing to attempts to understand; to finding the form, pattern, meaning,or significance of what we have experienced. Inquiry and imagination yield insights, which areexpressed in concepts and definitions to provide a formulation of the understanding we haveattained. Inquiry, insight and formulation embody a norm of intelligence. (Citation?) Becauseunderstandings may be misunderstandings, we cannot stop with them but must go on to ask thecritical question, “is it really so?” The process of answering this question thematizes our desire tomove through critical reflection to judgment. Judging marshals and weighs the evidence to assessthe adequacy of our understanding. The evidence is

Conference Session

Recruiting/Retention Lower Division

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Louis Frenzel

years.In a recent survey2 of electronic technology faculty and administration, 77% of thoseresponding said that their enrollments had declined by 20 to 90% during the past decade.Another 11% of those responding indicated flat enrollment while 12% reported a smallincrease. Most of those responding to the survey were seriously concerned aboutenrollments and the potential cancellation of their programs.This paper summarizes the reasons for the widespread decline in enrollments and offerssuggestions for correcting this problem. The information presented here reflects theopinions of the survey respondents as well as numerous informal discussions with facultyand administration at community colleges nationwide, as well as interviews andconversations with

Conference Session

Web Education: Delivery and Evaluation

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Ranky

enjoyable to learn, than usingtraditional methods.Figure 1. A typical screen segment of our interactive 3D multimedia screens in the CaseBased Learning Library. (Please note, that due to the size and format limitations in thispaper, our images do not reflect the quality, full-screen media we have programmed inour cases. Interested users should look up http://www.cimwareukandusa.com, and thenclick on the Case library icon to see these, and other images in high quality.) Page 8.761.6Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition.Copyright © 2003, American Society for Engineering Education.Figure 2

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality Assuranc in Engr Ed

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Charles Feldhaus

self reflection (meta-cognitivepapers) assignments detailing what they have learned throughout their undergraduateprogram and why they believe the particular exhibit they have chosen representsproficiency/mastery of the standard. In addition, students will work with peers to discussadvantages/disadvantages of the portfolio assessment tool.May -- June, 2003 -- Students will "defend" portfolios before a panel of faculty, advisorycommittee members, deans, grad students or other interested parties. The defense willconsist of a short power point presentation regarding the finished product and a period ofquestion and answer regarding the portfolio itself. Students completing the project andsuccessfully defending their portfolios will receive credit

Conference Session

Teaching Design Through Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Bales; Thomas Consi

Session 1353firing (not zero), this calibration should be considered preliminary but sufficient for ourpurposes. Figure 6. Processed acceleration data for the launch shown in Figure 5. The shape compares favorably to the predicted acceleration curve in Figure 3. As the measured acceleration goes negative when the engine stops firing (not zero), this calibration should be considered preliminary but sufficient for our purposes.We closed the subject with a class expedition to the local ice cream shop (even during a NewEngland winter), where we had an informal discussion to review and reflect on the subject. Inparticular, we encouraged students to talk about the lessons learned over the term and thepotential enhancements that we missed in

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods & Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Ragsdell; Halvard Nystrom

canshape their products to the specific needs of one of the customer groups. Otherwise they maketheir judgment based on their own values and hope the customers respond favorably. They work Page 8.1016.9in teams to make these decisions, compare their results, and reflect on their performance andhow it could have been improved. Since they are competing against the other teams, the Proceedings of the 2003 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2003, American Society for Engineering Educationdynamics of the competition are lively and enjoyable. As a result, they better

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Civil ET

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Maher Murad

designers and that the software is only a tool to aid in the design process. Students also understand that the feasibility and quality of their designs reflect the ability and experience of the designer and not necessarily the software. A neat computer output does not necessarily mean a good design. In other words, the designer takes either the credit or the blame for the quality of design. • Many students from their summer internship or part-time employment realized that the design process using the LDD software is not very different from other software. Therefore, the experience they gained from using this software is likely to be helpful when using other design software. • Finally, the vast

Conference Session

Current Issues in Information Technology

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

James Davis; Melissa Dark

formal education, communityeducation, socialization, maturation, and so on. Educational aims change over time to reflectchanges in societal values and serve as the justification for educational goals. Educational goalsare what citizens or policymakers want formal educational institutions to accomplish; educationalgoals reflect what schools/colleges are to accomplish in a broad sense. Educational goals reflectthe broad characteristics that are supposed to result from learning over years and across subjectmatter areas. Educational goals also serve as the justification for learning objectives. Learningobjectives are what people are intended to learn as a consequence of being students in educationalinstitutions. Learning objectives refer to intended

Conference Session

Integrating Math in Mechanical Engineering Curriculum

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheldon Jeter

. Using the SEE as the StandardUncertainty in the individual data, the expanded uncertainty of the data with respect to the modelis U data = k c SEE (27)This uncertainty is the Uncertainty A due to random variation in the data. The correspondingerror envelope is also plotted in the following figure. Note that the error band for the data is muchwider than the error bound on the model, reflecting the averaging effect of the regression model. 5.0 4.8 Error Envelope for the data 4.6 4.4 . ln

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Economy

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Jon Juneau; Kant Vajpayee; Eyler Coates

entityleaves the system, the NPV is collected as a statistic and tabulated by the simulation software.Five thousand scenarios are run by the simulation program. It only takes 0.05 minutes to run thesimulation. Thus, the number of scenarios can be increased greatly with little strain on computerresources.Step 8 – Analyze the outputThe text output of the simulation program is given in Figure 4. Because each entity was createdone time unit apart, the current time on the Arena report also reflects the number of replicationsin the study (5000). The output reporting capabilities of simulation packages are used toadvantage here. Summary statistics are automatically generated. One can see that the net presentvalue of the 5000 scenarios ranges from $4274.6 to

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Environmental Engineering

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Kelley; Mark Talbot; Jeffrey Starke; Michael Butkus

features an iterative design opportunity because problemsolving is a process that students must experience iteratively.10 Such an experience allows for aperiod of design activity, a period of growth and reflection, and a follow up period of "higherlevel" design activity. Because troubleshooting existing processes is quite different than designinga new device or process,2 the follow-on design activity would ideally entail an advanced phase ofthe same project that involves troubleshooting flaws in their first design activity. In addition, thismultiyear design project would allow for the assessment of teamwork and communicationsthroughout the students' engineering program, not just during the last semester – which isessential for student development

Conference Session

Understanding Students: Cognition

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Carpenter; Cindy Finelli; Honor Passow; Trevor Harding; Cynthia Finelli

. Rather,homework assignments, in which the student is allowed to reflect on the work and to engage indeeper thinking, may provide more useful information about student performance. Thus, thechallenge for faculty becomes one of making homework seem more serious to the students,thereby reducing the level of cheating and allowing educators to benefit from the fact that thismay be the “truest” method of assessment. To achieve this goal, educators could increase theweighting which is placed upon homework in assigning the final course grade or could adoptpolicies (and make these policies clear to the students) that treat homework cheating as severelyas examination cheating.So of the three potential consequences investigated here (shame, embarrassment

Conference Session

ET Design Projects

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Zbigniew Prusak

, S.E., Stategies for Creative Problem Solving, Prentice Hall, 1995.17 Cloete, A., Solving Problems or Problem Solving: What are we teaching our students?, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, June 24-27, 2001, Albuquerque, NM.18 Prusak, Z., Laboratory Experiments in Process Design and Optimization, Proceedings of ASEE Annual Conference, June 24-27, 2001, Albuquerque, NM.19 Schon, D., Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action, Basic Books, 1983.20 Otto, K.N, Wood, K.L., Product Design, Techniques in Reverse Engineering and New Product Development, pp.43-46, Prentice Hall, 2001.21 Lubkin, J.L.(ed.), The Teaching of Elementary Problem-Solving in Engineering and Related Fields, American Society for

Conference Session

Potpourri Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

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

) An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (lectures, some in labs)(f) An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (lecture coverage)(g) An ability to communicate effectively (leadership) (lab collaboration and presentation)(h) The broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context(i) A recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning(j) A knowledge of contemporary issues (lecture coverage)(k) An ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practiceAfter three terms, a course binder was assembled to reflect the course syllabus, content, lecturenotes, lab