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ELD Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Hubbard, Texas A&M University

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Engineering Libraries

for the content analysis was subjective, but did point to the emphasison information literacy, information/reference services, collections and novel databases. Whiletextual analysis was limited in terms of results, it did provide further support for theclassification analysis based on word and phrase frequencies of the paper titles. A future studymight apply a more rigorous textual analysis methodology (and software) to obtain topichierarchies and to perform more sophisticated analyses.Further work could compare these results to other LIS publications in the field of science and Page 15.177.13engineering librarianship.References1. Tiew, S

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Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Garrett Clayton, Villanova University; James O'Brien, Villanova University; Kenneth Kroos, Villanova University; Amy Fleischer, Villanova University

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Mechanical Engineering

College in Memphis, TN, where he served as Student Section Advisor and Chair of the Memphis – Midsouth Section of ASME. In 1982, Ken joined Villanova University where he teaches thermodynamics and a wide variety of other courses. He currently serves as Assistant Department Chair for the Mechanical Engineering Department. Ken is the author of over fifteen publications in the fields of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, engineering education and computer graphics for flow visualization. Ken has performed research in computer graphics for the U. S. Army Ballistics Research Lab in Aberdeen, MD. He has also done consulting work for a number of companies in the Memphis and Philadelphia areas. Ken is a

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International Division Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

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International

number of 3rd gradestudents it does not assure the increase of students in engineering and technology areas. Howeverit is an issue for further discussions.7. Distance Learning Experience – A History of more than 50 years.Brazilian Distance Learning Experience dates back form the 40’s when two initiatives have to bementioned as pioneer projects on distance education in the world: Brazilian government startedthe “Universidade do Ar” (The University of Air), which was the transmission by radio of firstgrade program. The target was to provide basic education for workers and people of remoteplaces of the country. The other initiative is the one of "Instituto Universal Brasileiro" anotherinstitute that has done a very good work teaching by distance

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Emad Habib, University of Louisiana, Lafayette; Carloina Cruz-Neira, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Yuxin Ma, University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Douglas Williams, University of Louisiana at Lafayette

. Theobservatory and its learning modules can be introduced in engineering and earth scienceshydrology courses at both the undergraduate and graduate levels Acknowledgement Support for this work was provided by the National Science Foundation's Course,Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program under Award No. DUE-0737073. 7. Bibliography 1. NRC (1991): Opportunities in the Hydrologic Sciences, National Academy Press, Washington, D.C., 348 p. 2. Wagener, T., Weiler, M., McGlynn, B., Gooseff, M., Meixner, T., Marshall, L., McGuire, K. and McHale, M. (2007): Taking the pulse of hydrology education. Hydrological Processes, 21, 1789-1792. 3. Nash, J. E., Eagleson, P. S., Phillip, J. R., and van der Molen, W. H. (1990

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Philosophical Foundations, Frameworks, and Testing in K-12 Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

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Skylar Stewart; Linda Ramsey; Julie DuBois; Jorge Roldan; David Mills

Inquiry-Based Activities and Technology to Improve Student Performance on the Science Reasoning Portion of the ACT (American College Test) J. E. Roldan, S. S. Stewart, J. N. DuBois, L. L. Ramsey, and D. K. Mills GK-12 Teaching Fellows Program Louisiana Tech University P.O. Box 3179 Ruston, LA 71272ABSTRACTA six-week module to prepare Louisiana high school students from a small rural community forthe science portion of the American College Test (ACT) was developed and taught by twograduate engineering students from Louisiana Tech University. The graduate students, in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shana Smith

Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationReferences Abshire, K. J. & Barron, M. K. (1998). Virtual maintenance; Real-world applications within virtualenvironments, IEEE Proceedings Annual Reliability and Maintainability Symposium, 132-137. Bell, J. T. & Fogler, H. S. (1997). Ten steps to developing virtual reality applications for engineering education,Proceedings of the 1997 ASEE Annual Conference, Retrieved February 15, 2002, fromhttp://www.vrupl.evl.uic.edu/vrichel/. Bishop, A. J. (1973). The use of structural apparatus and spatial ability – A possible relationship, Research inEducation, 9, 4-49. Byrne, C

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BME Laboratory and Project Experiences

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Pierce, Cumberland University; Amanda Lowery, Vanderbilt University; Charleson Bell, Vanderbilt University; Todd Giorgio, Vanderbilt University

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Biomedical

approximately 2.5 mL. To synthesize gold NPs, 1.0 mMhydrogen tetrachloroaurate (III) trihydrate was added dropwise into 30 ml of sodiumborohydride, swirling the tube occasionally, until a pink or purple color appeared. The finalvolume of silver nitrite used was approximately 2.5 mL. Both NP suspensions were Page 15.900.5characterized by UV-Vis spectroscopy (Nanodrop ND3300) and DLS. DLS was conducted on aMalvern Nano Series Zetasizer with a 633 nm laser. The duration of each scan was 60 s and 3scans were acquired.NP Application to CellsOn day 1, cells were rinsed once with 700 l of phosphate buffered saline (PBS) and 700 l offresh cell culture media was

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Integrating Mathematics, Science, and Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elton Graves, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

willtake the first four zeros. We also need to find the values for λ n and J 0 λ n r. The first fourzeros of the Bessel function of order zero are given by: By Hand (Tables) Using Maple a 1 = 2. 404825558 >BZ:=[evalf(BesselJZeros(0, 1 .. 4))]; a 2 = 5. 520078110 a 3 = 8. 653727913 a 4 = 11. 79153444 α We now calculate the λ ′n s = an : By Hand (Tables) Using Maple λ 1 = 2. 404825558 π = 1. 530959499 >L1:=evalf(BZ[1]/(Pi/2)); 2 λ 2 = 5. 520078110

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IE and Manufacturing

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Pitts, Morgan State University; Ricardo Camilo, Morgan State University

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Industrial Engineering

near future. Page 15.777.10 45 40 M 35 a 30 j 25 Freshman o 20 Sophomore r 15 s 10 Junior 5 Senior 0 Fall 08 Spring Fall 09 Spring 09 10 Figure 3. Enrollment

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R.F. William Hollender, Montana State University; James Becker, Montana State University

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Electrical and Computer

microstrip circuitsMatrix representation of multi-port networks (S-,Z-,Y- and ABCD parameters)Calibration of coaxial and in-fixture VNA measurementsThe diode at radio and microwave frequenciesMicrostrip filter designPower dividers, combiners and couplersEven and odd mode analysisScattering parameter design of transistor amplifiersLinear dynamic range, noise figure and noise calculations for microwave systemsLAB / DESIGN EXERCISESIntroduction to the vector network analyzer (VNA) and basic transmission line theory –Students measure the reflections from a series of open circuit transmission lines of differentlengths and at different frequencies and compare measurement to theory.Passive component characterization using the VNA – Students measure the

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Emerging Information Technologies

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

J. Wey Chen, Southern Taiwan University

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Information Systems

the student model the system provides intelligent,personalized tutoring and support to the student. In particular, based on information concerningthe knowledge level of the student in each concept of the domain knowledge, the system providesindividualized support when s/he navigates through the course material.The system uses the direct guidance technique to inform the learner whether s/he is ready to visitthe corresponding topic or if the studying of a page is unnecessary due to the fact that the studenthas already mastered the concept that is associated with this test frame. With the direct guidancetechnique, the system suggests and leads the student to the particular learning level the systemconsiders as the most appropriate for the

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Technological Literacy and K-12 Engineering

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Braden Boss, Springville High School; Daniel Bates, Brigham Young University; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and Secondary Education, Massachusetts Curriculum Framework Site, 12 November 2008, available from http://www.doe.mass.edu/frameworks/current.html25. NAE, Engineering in K-12 Education: Understanding the Status and Improving the Prospects, National Academies Press, Washington, D.C., 2009.26. National Alliance for Pre-Engineering Programs, Project Lead the Way, Available online at www.pltw.org.27. Yasar, S., Baker, D., Robinson-Kurpius, S., Krause, S., and Roberts, C., “Development of a Survey to Assess Page 15.206.10 K-12 Teachers' Perceptions of Engineers and Familiarity with Teaching Design, Engineering

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Conceptual Learning

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morris Girgis, Central State University

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Educational Research and Methods

Developing an Engineering TaxonomyIn 1956, Benjamin Bloom first published his widely known taxonomy5. He identified six levelswithin the cognitive domain: knowledge, comprehension, application, analysis, synthesis, andevaluation. The taxonomy advanced teaching and learning by motivating educators to create amore integrated method of educating students. During the 1990’s, a new group of cognitivepsychologists, led by Lorin Anderson, a former student of Bloom, updated the taxonomy toreflect relevance to 21st century work. Table 1 summarizes both old and new taxonomy levels6. Old Bloom’s Taxonomy Version ew Bloom’s Taxonomy Version Knowledge Define, duplicate, list, memorize, Remembering Can the

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The Nuts & Bolts of TC2K

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Paul Lin; Harold Broberg

-learning process as afeedback control mechanism for ensuring all necessary activities for achieving objectivesin the long-term, efficiently and economically even when strategy and goals change overtime. We note that measures and assessments serve both as a communications tool and abasis for deploying consistent overall performance requirements.Our EET Program Educational Objectives are: 1) Have the knowledge and ability to use current industrial practices and design procedures for development and implementation of electrical/electronic(s) systems. 2) Be prepared for career advancement, promotion, and mobility. 3) Have the knowledge and ability to continue learning, either on-the-job or in graduate school. 4) Be contributing

Conference Session

Minorities in Research

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

G. Padmanabhan

://www.nsf.gov/sbe/srs/seind00/start.htm2. Denes, R. and Highsmith, R. (1998). “Keeping Score: Comparative Performance of Engineering Institutions in Creating Access, 1997-1998.” NACME Research Letter, Vol. 8, No. 2. http://www.nacme.org/pdf/RL-1998-10.pdf3. May, Gary S. and Chubin, Daryl E. (2003). “A Retrospective on Undergraduate Engineering Success for Underrepresented Minority Students.” Journal of Engineering Education, January.4. Baker, G. (1984). “Pre-College Preparation of Minority Students for Careers in Engineering.” Transactions of American Nuclear Society, Vol. 46, pp. 35-36.5. Snyder, N. and Bowman, B. (1989). “Improving the Pre-Engineering Education of Low-Income Minority Youth

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronald Bennett; Debra Ricci; Arnold Weimerskirch

satisfaction of all stakeholdersand our assessment methods integrate their requirements and expectations.II. The Baldrige Education Criteria for Performance ExcellenceThe Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award was established by a resolution of Congress in1987 in response to a compelling need to improve the quality of products and services made inAmerica. The purposes of the Award Program were to advance the knowledge of qualityprinciples, share information broadly across U. S. industry, and to recognize role models and bestpractices. The Program proved to be highly successful. Many experts give the Baldrige Programcredit for revolutionizing management practice and revitalizing U. S. industry. The BaldrigeProgram’s success in revolutionizing American

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Mechanics

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2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Phillip Cornwell

and unknowns is the problem considered solved. Page 9.794.6 Proceedings of the 2004 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2004, American Society for Engineering Education Figure 4 A snapshot of one of the steps in the solution to a problem involving conservation of energy.Example 3:In this example students are asked to examine a slider-crank mechanism and to determine theequations necessary to find the forces at two points as a function of the crank angle, s. Acomplete statement of the problem is shown in Figure 5.In the engine

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Programs and Curricula

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron M. Cramer, University of Kentucky; Lawrence Holloway, University of Kentucky

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

first draws 12 kW at a 0.95 lagging power factor. The second 1 draws 8 kW at a 0.9 leading power factor. (a) Calculate the complex power provided by the source. (b) Calculate the a-phase source current assuming the phase of the a-phase line-to-neutral voltage is zero. A 64-mile (medium length), three-phase line has a distributed series impedance of z  0.06  j 0.36 /mile and a distributed shunt admittance of 2 y  j1.2  10 5 S/mile . (a) Calculate the A and B parameters of the ABCD matrix. A load at the receiving end draws 100 MVA at 0.9 lagging when the receiving end voltage is 115 kV. (b) Calculate the sending-end line-to-line voltage magnitude. A system has

Conference Session

Active Learning in ECE

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramakrishnan Sundaram, Gannon University

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Electrical and Computer

, Educating the Engineer of 2020: Adapting Engineering Education to the Page 24.503.13 New Century, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2005.10. National Academy of Engineering, The Engineer of 2020: Visions of Engineering in the New Century, The National Academies Press, Washington, DC, 2004.11. T.S. Harding et al., “Work-in-Progress - Self-directed learning and motivation in a project-based learning environment,” Proceedings of the 2007 IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session F2G, pp. 3-4, 2007.12. S. Fellows et al., “Instructional tools for promoting self-directed learning skills in freshmen,” Proceedings

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College Industry Partnerships Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carrie Steinlicht, South Dakota State University; Byron G. Garry, South Dakota State University

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College Industry Partnerships

for students in civil engineering: A partnership between academicsand practitioners. Proceedings of the 2008 ASEE North Midwest Conference, Platteville, WI7. Furtner, R.G. 2005. From subjective to objective: Using detailed rubrics for grading senior design proposals.Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE North Midwest Conference, Brookings, SD8. Shuman, L.J., M. Besterfiled-Sacre, and J. McGourty. 2005. The ABET “professional skills” – Can they betaught? Can they be assessed? Journal of Engineering Education 94(1): 41-559. Rao, M.S. 2012. Myths and truths about soft skills. Training & Development. May 2012, pp. 49-50Pulko, S.H., & Parikh, S. 2003. Teaching soft skills to engineers. International Journal of Electrical EngineeringEducation. 40(4

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Simulations and Project-Based Learning II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Chris Foreman, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Engineering Technology

Symposium (NAPS), 2009 , vol., no., pp.1,8, 4-6 Oct. 20098. Kezunovic, M.; Abur, A.; Huang, G.; Bose, A.; Tomsovic, K., "The role of digital modeling and simulation in power engineering education," Power Systems, IEEE Transactions on , vol.19, no.1, pp.64,72, Feb. 20049. Bloom, Benjamin S., et al. "Taxonomy of educational objectives: Handbook I: Cognitive domain." New York: David McKay 19 (1956): 56.10. Stice, James E. "Learning how to think: Being earnest is important, but it's not enough." New directions for teaching and learning 1987.30 (1987): 93-99.11. Feisel, Lyle D., and Albert J. Rosa. "The role of the laboratory in undergraduate engineering education." Journal of Engineering Education 94.1 (2005): 121-130.12. Karady, George

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Trends in Engineering Education 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Wigdahl, The University of New Mexico; Gregory L. Heileman, University of New Mexico; Ahmad Slim, University of New Mexico; Chaouki T. Abdallah, University of New Mexico

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Educational Research and Methods

students in University 1’s engineer-ing departments are taking 138% of the hours that are needed to graduate.1 For this program, itmeans students are graduating with approximately 180 hours on average. It is also worth notingthe curriculum rigidity of the University 1 program. There are 1.48 edges per node, meaning eachclass has an average of one-and-a-half prerequisites. The longest path of nine is also significant,as it is longer than the number of semesters in a four year program, i.e., there are ten classes inthis pre/co-requisite chain that must be completed in eight semesters. Obviously there are severalco-requisites in this chain, meaning that two classes can be taken together, but this length makes afailure very costly in terms of timely

Conference Session

Construction Education Topics in Architectural Engineering

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed Cherif Megri, North Carolina A&T State University

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Architectural

there and our job is to identify the problem (s) and come up with theappropriate solution (s). To do so, we need to use tools and equipment to measure and identifythe parameters that help us to identify the problem (s). This kind of work needs expertise andunderstanding of how to measure and identify the fundamental parameters, such as temperature,pressure, concentration, illuminance, and airflow.Design and troubleshooting are considered as two subcategories of problem solving (McCade).Problem solving has been defined in many ways. Ritz describes a problem as a need which mustbe met (Ritz, et al. 1986a). The main difference between the two subcategories is the fact that thedesign is a “proactive” problem solving (Baker & Dugger, 1986) and

Conference Session

Aerospace Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Devin Turner, Marquette University; Mark Nagurka, Marquette University

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Aerospace

where stiffness is most evident. Since the blades spin during normaloperation, they must be designed to minimize axial deflection due to the tension created by thecentrifugal loading and to minimize bending under their own weight due to static loading. Ahelicopter blade can be modeled as a fixed-free cantilever beam. Students can solve for thedeflection of the blade under tensile loading and distributed loading, as shown in Figure 5. Acase-study of the Sikorsky S-76 blade tip failure is also introduced. Students then discuss whatthey have learned about stiffness and deflection as it relates to design of components and how theS-76 design could be modified to minimize the risk of failure.3. Loads and Stress Stress and load path design is a

Conference Session

Models of community engagement practices

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Scott Bates, University of Utah; Karen J. Krapcho, University of Utah; Crystal Orantes, University of Utah

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Community Engagement Division

Opportunity to make a difference Good career opportunities Family member in engineering High school teacher(s) Clubs at my high school ( MESA, ect.) Outreach by engineering students 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% Percentage Figure 2. Responses given by Engineering Ambassadors for choosing to

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Methodological & Theoretical Contributions to Engineering Education 1

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren D. Thomas, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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Educational Research and Methods

Engineering Student Identity. International Journal of Engineering Education, 26(6),1550-1560.[4] Gee, J. P. (2000). Identity as an analytic lens for research in education. Review of Research in Education,25, 99-125.[5] Kittleson, J. M., S.A. Southerland. (2004). The Role of Discourse in Group Knowledge Construction: ACase Study of Engineering Students. Journal of Research in Science Teaching, 41(3), 267-293.[6] Allie, S., M.N. Armien, N. Burgoyne, J.M. Case, B.I. Collier-Reed, T.S. Craig, A. Deacon, Z. Geyer, C.Jacobs, J. Jawitz, B. Kloot, L. Kotta, G. Langdon, K. le Roux, D. Marshall, D. Mogashana, C. Shaw, G.Sheridan, N. Wolmarans. (2009). Learning as acquiring a discursive identity through participation in acommunity: Improving student learning

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Discipline Specific Topics and Techniques

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth J. Stewart, University of Michigan; John G. Younger, University of Michigan; Michael J. Solomon, University of Michigan

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Graduate Studies

. Page 24.692.12References 1. NSF Advanced Funding Search. Retrieved December 26, 2013 from http://www.nsf.gov/funding/advanced_funding_search.jsp. 2. Borrego, M., & Cutler, S. (2010). Constructive Alignment of Interdisciplinary Graduate Curriculum in Engineering and Science: An Analysis of Successful IGERT Proposals. Journal of Engineering Education, 99(4), 355-369. 3. McNair, L. D., Newswander, C., Boden, D., & Borrego, M. (2011). Student and Faculty Interdisciplinary Identities in Self-Managed Teams. Journal of Engineering Education, 100(2), 374-396. 4. Lattuca, L. R., Knight, D. B., & Cortes, C. M. (2011). Working as a Team: Enhancing Interdisciplinarity for the Engineer of 2020. Proceedings

Conference Session

Spatial Ability & Visualization Training II

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Olga Stavridis, Ohio State University; Lisa A. Barclay M.S., The Ohio State University ; Lisa Abrams, The Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Jessica Thomas, Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, The Ohio State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

shown in Table 7, and by ethnicity in Table 8. Since fourstudents did not pass the intervention course with an “S”, these four students are identified inTables 7 and 8 as “U” for “Unsatisfactory” and are omitted from any further analyses. Inaddition, the seven students who failed to take the post-PSVT:R are identified in Tables 7 and 8as “No Post.”The calculated composite ACT for both TG and CG further broken down by post-PSVT:R scoresfor the TG are shown in Table 9. The CG did not take a second PSVT:R. A t-test between thecalculated composite ACT of the TG and CG indicate a significant difference (p = 0.013)between the two groups suggesting a self-selection bias to opt out of the intervention coursebased on ACT score. Table 10 shows the

Conference Session

FPD 6: Course Content and Educational Strategies

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria E. Goodrich, University of Notre Dame; Everaldo Marques de Aguiar Jr., University of Notre Dame; G. Alex Ambrose, University of Notre Dame; Leo H. McWilliams, University of Notre Dame; Jay B. Brockman, University of Notre Dame; Nitesh Chawla, University of Notre Dame

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First-Year Programs

Persistence,” JEE, July 2005, 94 (3), pp.335-338. 4. Tinto, V., Leaving College: Rethinking the Causes and Cures of Student Attrition, 2nd Edition, Chicago Ill.: University of Chicago Press, 1993. 5. Pickering, James W., Calliotte, James A., “Using a Freshman Survey to Identify At-Risk Freshmen” Assessment in Practice: Putting Principles to Work on College Campuses, pp. 250-253. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass, 1996. 6. Woods, Donald R., and Crowe, Cameron M., “Characteristics of Engineering Students in Their First Two Years,” JEE, 1984, pp. 289-295. 7. Johnson, Carol S., “The Analytical Assessment of Online Portfolios in Undergraduate Technical Communication: A Model,” JEE, October 2006, 95 (4), pp.279

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessing Sustainability and Life Long Learning

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Diane L. Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University; Yusuf A Mehta, Rowan University

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Civil Engineering

learning throughout one's life. Anotherstudent reported that “when someone does a life-long learning assignment the knowledgelearned will stick throughout his/her life”. The student responses were focused on what theyhoped these courses would provide them for their future engineering career. Although thestudents appeared to have a high level of understanding of the concepts of LLL (Q-2), thestudents were not able to envision how these courses would prepare them for life-longlearning. With these results, the instructors were better able to structure the remainingassignment(s) with the goal of applying the concepts of LLL to real life engineeringproblems. An emphasis was placed on the assessment of critical thinking skills in designing arubric for