Conference Session

Focus on Elementary

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth A. Parry, North Carolina State University; Emily George Hardee, Brentwood Magnet Elementary School of Engineering; Lizette D. Day, Rachel Freeman School of Engineering

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Mindstorms competition and Engineering Week activities. The schools have implemented STEM instead of Science Fairs, STEM Career Days and Engineering Week whole school activity days with community volunteers.The November meeting presented a unique opportunity to access a wide variety of perspectiveson the model to date. Present were administrators, STEM coordinators and classroom teachersfrom each school. The challenge was to use a short amount of time to capture a wide variety ofaspects of the project from widely varying perspectives. The opening session was spentfamiliarizing the attendees with the partner schools and their progress in integrated STEM usingengineering. Then Ms. Parry, serving as facilitator, led the group through the

Conference Session

Trends in Mechanical Engineering: Curricula and Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benita M. Comeau, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Rohit Karnik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sang-Gook Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Mechanical Engineering

Engineering at MIT in 2007 as Assistant Professor. His research focuses on the physics of micro- and nanofluidic flows and design of micro- and nanofluidic devices for applications in healthcare, energy systems, and biochemical separation and analysis. Among other honors, he is a recipient of the NSF Career Award (2010), Institute Silver Medal (IIT Bombay, 2002), and Keenan Award for Innovation in Undergraduate Education (2011).Prof. Sang-Gook Kim, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sang-Gook Kim received his B.S. degree from Seoul National University, Korea, M.S. from KAIST, and Ph.D. from MIT. He held positions at Axiomatics Co. and Korea Institute of Science and Technology from 1986-1991. He joined Daewoo Corporation

Conference Session

Projects in Instrumentation and Control

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University

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Instrumentation

courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electron- ics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education. During his career, Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He

Conference Session

Identity and Culture

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot P. Douglas, University of Florida; Mirka Koro-Ljungberg, University of Florida; David J. Therriault, University of Florida; Christine S. Lee, University of Florida; Nathan McNeill, University of Florida

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Educational Research and Methods

epistemological stances are enacted in engineering education research. He has been involved in faculty development activities since 1998, through the ExCEEd Teaching Workshops of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Essential Teaching Seminars of the American Society of Mechanical Engi- neers, and the U.S. National Science Foundation-sponsored SUCCEED Coalition. He has also been active in promoting qualitative research methods in engineering education through workshops presented as part of an NSF project. He has received several awards for his work, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers, the Ralph Teetor Education Award from the Society of Automotive Engineers, being named a

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experience

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Cutler, Virginia Tech; Walter Curtis Lee Jr., Virginia Tech; Lisa D. McNair, Virginia Tech

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Graduate Studies, Student

interdisciplinary pedagogy for pervasive computing design, writing across the curriculum in statics courses, and a CAREER award to explore the use of e-portfolios to promote professional identity and reflective practice. Her teaching emphasizes the roles of engineers as communicators and educators, the foundations and evolution of the engineering education discipline, assessment methods, and evaluating communication in engineering. She serves as Assistant Department Head for Graduate Education in her department at Virginia Tech and co-directs the Virginia Tech Engineering Communication Center. Page 25.485.1

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Education and K-12

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Reid Bailey, University of Virginia; Joanne Bechta Dugan, University of Virginia; Alexandra Coso Strong, Georgia Institute of Technology; Matthew E. McFarland, University of Virginia

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

method for understanding the successof LEP students prior to and after graduation and assess the distinct individuality (if it exists) ofthe LEP student in comparison to non-LEP students.The statistics that will be collected include: • A description of summer activities of each LEP graduate in the two prior summers • Job or career plans upon graduation • The number of post graduation offers (i.e. jobs, graduate programs, military, etc.) • Final Grade Point Average and change in grade point average since joining the LEP • The number of students receiving dean’s list honors or academic probation • The number and type of leadership positions held while at the universityPhase 2: Interviews with Capstone Advisors

Conference Session

Ethical Cases and Curricula

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Russell Capelli, Virginia Tech; Estela Patron Moen, Virginia Tech; William N. Collins, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

York) specializing in urban hydrology, stream morphology, and bridge hydraulics before ”re- tiring” from engineering practice and starting a career as a fundraising Program Manager for a non-profit health organization. She joined the Virginia Tech faculty in 2008, where she advises civil engineering students and teaches the course Professional & Legal Issues in Engineering.William N. Collins, Virginia Tech William N. Collins is a doctoral student in civil and environmental engineering. Page 25.491.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Educating Engineers for the

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment III

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenna L. Gorlewicz, Vanderbilt University; Robert James Webster III, Vanderbilt University

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Mechanical Engineering

B.S. degree in electrical engineering from Clemson University in 2002 and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in mechanical engineering from the Johns Hopkins University in 2004 and 2007, respectively. In 2008, he joined the faculty of Vanderbilt University as an Assistant Professor of mechanical engineering, where he currently directs the Medical & Electromechanical Design Laboratory. His current research interests include medical robotics, image-guided surgery, continuum robotics, and engineering education. Webster received the NSF CAREER Award in 2011, and the IEEE Volz award for Ph.D. thesis impact in 2011

Conference Session

Best of Computers in Education Division

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Autar Kaw, University of South Florida; Ali Yalcin, University of South Florida; Gwen Lee-Thomas, Old Dominion University and Quality Measures, LLC; Duc T. Nguyen, Old Dominion University; Melinda R. Hess; James A. Eison, University of South Florida; Ram Pendyala, Arizona State University; Glen H. Besterfield, University of South Florida; Corina M. Owens, Battelle Memorial Institute

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Computers in Education

Director of Assess- ment from 1998 through 2004 at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a small private STEM college in Indiana. She has also served as an editorial associate of a literary journal and office manager of a multi- million dollar construction company. Additional teaching experiences have included Career Switchers of the U.S. Department of Education and the Diversity Instituteboth of which are housed at Old Dominion University. Lee-Thomas’s leadership service has included State Board Chair of the Indiana Minority Health Coalition, which is a legislated grassroots organization that provides education, advocacy, and research to eliminate health disparities among minority populations in the state of Indiana

Conference Session

New Classrooms, New Challenges II: Assessing Non-traditional Approaches

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Allen Knotts IV, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University; Morris D. Argyle, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

particular emphasis on the behavior of these molecules in ”non-native” environments such as those often found in biotechnology. His research efforts have earned him the NSF CAREER Award and the Young Faculty Award from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). As part of his research efforts, Knotts creates outreach programs to help teachers improve K-12 STEM education.Dr. W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young UniversityDr. William G. Pitt, Brigham Young University William G. Pitt received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering in 1987 from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. He obtained a faculty position at Brigham Young University in the Chemical Engineering Department, where he has served since 1987. He is

Conference Session

Hands-on Laboratory and Design Experiences in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Dunia Tania Periverzov, Drexel University (Tech.)

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Environmental Engineering

courses in electronics, power systems, control and power electron- ics, electric machines, instrumentation, radar and remote sensing, numerical methods and data analysis, space and atmosphere physics, and physics. His research interests included power system stability, control and protection, renewable energy system analysis, assessment and design, power electronics and electric machines for wind energy conversion, radar and remote sensing, wave and turbulence simulation, mea- surement and modeling, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education. During his career, Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He

Conference Session

Methods of Teaching and Learning in Construction

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edward Godfrey Ochieng, Liverpool John Moores University ; Andrew David Price, Loughborough University; Ximing Ruan Ruan, Robert Gordon University; Yassine Melaine, Liverpool John Moores University

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Construction

published five books and more than 300 papers in refereed journals and conferences.Dr. Ximing Ruan, Robert Gordon University Before working in academia, Ximing Ruan had accumulated 10 years’ experience in IT and construc- tion industries. The roles Ruan took cover a variety of functions including marketing, customer services, project management, and general management. Ruan’s academic career started with a M.B.A. in business school and a Ph.D. in built environment school at Northumbria University, before working as a lecturer at in the Business School at Robert Gordon University. Working at the Business Management Department, Ruan teaches a range of subjects in business management, with special focus on project management

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Potpourri

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wayne Weaver, Michigan Technological University; Jeremy John Worm P.E., Michigan Technological University; Jeffrey D. Naber, Michigan Technological University; Leonard J. Bohmann, Michigan Technological University; John E. Beard, Michigan Technological University; Carl L. Anderson, Michigan Technological University; Bo Chen, Michigan Technological University; Jason M. Keith, Mississippi State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students in grade 6-12. The program provides a variety ofweek-long intensive programs aimed at investigating and discovering careers in the areas of Page 25.173.13engineering, science & technology, business, computing, outdoors & environmental studies, andhumanities & social sciences. “Motor Sports” is one of such programs with a focus on hybridand electrical vehicles. Figure 6 shows the demographics of the participants in summer 2011. Asurvey instrument was developed and distributed at the end of the “Motor Sports” program.Participation in the survey was voluntary. The questions on the survey and survey results, whichwere very positive

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Experiences and Assessment in Environmental Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl J.K. Desha, Queensland University of Technology; Charlie Hargroves, The Natural Edge Project

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Environmental Engineering

-cluttering curriculum in a masters course. As statedwithin the study guide, “Using this material to highlight what we refer to as ‘threshold learning concepts’, the unit aims to provide breakthrough learning experiences for all students, regardless of where you are in your post graduate studies, on your career path, or where you are with regard to considering sustainable development.”32The resultant course structure for the 2011 student cohort comprised a 2-day intensive on-campus session at the beginning of semester, followed by three 1-hour workshops and three2-hour seminars (on campus and recorded). During the workshops students were providedwith feedback on their assignments and project progress. During each 2-hour seminar

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Denny C. Davis, Washington State University; Michael S. Trevisan, Washington State University; Howard P. Davis, Washington State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University; Brian F. French, Washington State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

World Technologies, a company started by former students of the capstone class that he teaches. His interests include engineering and entrepreneurship pedagogy and assessment, technology development, and clinical applications of biomedical instrumentation.Dr. Shane A. Brown P.E., Washington State University Shane Brown conducts research in conceptual and epistemological change, social capital, and diffusion of innovations. In 2011, he received the NSF CAREER Award to investigate how engineers think about and use concepts that academics consider to be important.Dr. Brian F. French, Washington State University Brian F. French is an Associate Professor of educational leadership and counseling psychology and Co- Director

Conference Session

Learning and Assessment I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randall D. Manteufel, University of Texas, San Antonio; Amir Karimi, University of Texas, San Antonio

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Mechanical Engineering

terms ofthe cognitive and affective development of the student3. The main method used to assess astudent’s knowledge is through examination under a controlled environment. Assessment inengineering courses often boils down to seeing if the student can apply mathematical andphysical principles to solve a given problem. This method of grading students is retained in thispaper.Consistency in class coverage, rigor and assessment from semester-to-semester, regardless of theinstructor, is critical to consistent preparation of students for careers in engineering. As such thisis often demonstrated in the ABET accreditation process4. Abnormalities in grade distributionsare often an indicator that the preparation of students is being affected by the

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kuo Hung Huang, National Taipei University of Technology

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Architectural

-learning can promote learning motivation. Lizzio and Wilson(2005) indicated thatself-learning is learner-centered for learners to learn how to plan, execute and evaluate.Self-learning facilitates self-maturation and ability promotion. Chen emphasized that, duringself-learning, employment ability and professional technique can be promoted to accomplishthe goal of self-learning. Hwang also suggested that the goal of self-learning is to solveproblems and gain skills. In addition, for self-initiated learning, the learning goal and contentare determined and planned by the learner, and the learning plan and the learning element arecontrolled by the learner; individual and career development are not blocked.METHODOLOGY This research is quantitative

Conference Session

Advances in Assessment of Communication and Interdisciplinary Competence

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Kusbit Dunn, East Carolina University

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

technology tends toemphasize global competence as a way to make students more mobile in careers and focuses onspecific ways to reach that idealized vision – in other words, not surprisingly, practicalapplication. There is discussion of the benefit of requiring a second language or internationalstudies courses or study abroad and, also not surprisingly ―Doing some of these or all of these?How long, how much, in what combination or proportion?‖ [3]. It‘s perhaps the quintessentialdifference between the liberal arts and engineering/technology scholars: where one asks why, theother asks how. Regardless, the multitude of conversations and options regarding what to callglobal competence and how to address it indicates that as of yet, there is no consensus

Conference Session

Curricular Issues in Computer-oriented Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibraheem A. Kateeb, North Carolina A&T State University; Larry Burton, North Carolina A&T State University; Naser El-Bathy P.E., North Carolina A&T State University; Michael S. Peluso, North Carolina A&T State Univerisity

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Computing & Information Technology

technology at North Carolina A&T State University. He earned his B.S. degree from Wayne State University, Mich., M.S, (computer science, 2006) from Wayne State University, and Ph.D. (information technology, 2010) from Lawrence Technological University. El-Bathy is currently teaching at the North Carolina A&T State University. His interests are in health informatics, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, intelligent infor- mation retrieval, and intelligent web development. El-Bathy may be reached at nielbath@ncat.edu.Mr. Michael S. Peluso, North Carolina A&T State Univerisity Mike Peluso has been involved in high technology management and support for the better part of two decades. Peluso started his career

Conference Session

STS Perspectives on Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Atsushi Akera, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Page 25.1322.2translated into a local decision to expand the “humanistic-social” program at MIT to eightsubjects, or one course taken during each semester of a student’s career.7From the standpoint of MIT’s history, the most significant consequence of Compton efforts wasthat it placed MIT squarely within the path of the U.S. science mobilization effort during WorldWar II. As recounted on many occasions, MIT garnered a lion’s share of the total OSRD wartimeexpenditures, a significant portion of which was dispersed across the institute.Origins of the SurveyVarious accounts make it clear that sponsored research was on the minds of many faculty atMIT. Still, as an indication of MIT’s vestigial orientation towards being an undergraduateinstitution

Conference Session

Integrating Sustainability Across the Curriculum

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Noel E. Bormann P.E., Gonzaga University; Mara London, Gonzaga University; Andrew Douglas Matsumoto, Gonzaga University; Melanie Ruth Walter; Spencer Joseph Fry

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Environmental Engineering

their own projects? (Student 1- Male, Senior Civil Engineering) I think this really varies from person to person. People who are working on projects that closely relate to their desired career path are very excited by their projects, but those who weren't matched with a project that was their top choice seem to be less interested. (Student 2- Male, Junior Engineering Management, Business Minor) My peers seem to be very interested in their own projects and seem to enjoy working on their projects as well. Albeit, I have not had a lot of interaction with many other groups, the ones I have seen seemed quite interested in their projects. (Student 3- Female, Senior Civil Engineering) It varies with the

Conference Session

Capstone Projects and Experiential Learning

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Robert C. Decker, Mohawk Valley Community College

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Engineering Technology

” was organized by NACK (NanotechnologyApplications & Career Knowledge Center) Penn. State University, University Park, PA. OtherNSF supported workshop included a workshop on “MEMS and Nanotechnology” organized by 18SCME (Southwest Center for Microsystems Education) and “Nano Manufacturing 19Curriculum for Advanced Technological Education (NaMCATE) for Instructors” organized 20by SUNY Buffalo, NY. The authors also consulted the services of Nano-Link for curriculumdevelopment.3.3 Development of Instructional MaterialThe third phase in the project implementation involved

Conference Session

Lessons learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ibrahim F. Zeid, Northeastern University; William L. DUPE Chan, Josiah Quincy High School; Kristina Buenafe, Josiah Quincy High School; Jessica Chin, Northeastern University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

questions: 1) What is the influence of the CAPSULE PD methodologyin various STEM classrooms?; 2) What are the students’ and teachers’ perception ofengineering-based learning, engineering design process, and capstone projects?; 3) Howhas the CAPSULE methodology changed the perception of STEM careers according tostudents?4 BackgroundJosiah Quincy Upper School (JQUS) was recently authorized to be an InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Diplomma Programme school and has started to adjust curriculumaccordingly for 11th and 12th grade [5]. IB mathematics includes four levels:Mathematical Studies Standard Level, Mathematics SL, Mathematics Higher Level, andFurther Mathematics Standard Level. JQUS offers Mathematical Studies Standard Leveland plans to offer

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Research in Physics or Engineering Physics I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jia-Ling Lin, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities; Manuela Romero, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Jennifer Binzley, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Eman A. Zaki, University of Wisconsin, Madison

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Engineering Physics & Physics

. All the learning associated with an exam is in the studying I do before it takes place. E23 A good understanding of physics is necessary for me to achieve my career goals. A good grade in this course is not enough. E24 It is possible to pass this course (get "C" or better) without understanding physics very well. While we are pleased to learn that SI students have defined their learning goals and masteredbasic study skills, we are also troubled by some of their responses. Table (III) displays thequestions that produced a relatively higher percentage of “undesirable answers”. See Figure 2.Specifically, we are surprised that students seemed to respond to certain groups of questionsinconsistently.3,8 For

Conference Session

Innovative IE Curricula

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saylisse Davila, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Viviana I. Cesani, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez

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Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

Page 23.890.3American Society for Engineering Education started a report based on a year-long discussionswithin the Society on the role and importance of educational scholarship to ensure the long-termexcellence of U.S. engineering education. This report3, released in 2012, was entitled“Innovation with Impact: Creating a Culture for Scholarly and Systematic Innovation inEngineering Education” sought to catalyze conversations on creating an engineering academicculture for scholarly and systematic innovation to ensure that the U.S. engineering educationenterprise keeps pace with changes in the engineering profession and in the world. The reportrecognizes among many other topics that engineering careers have become increasinglycollaborative

Conference Session

Trends in Engineering Education

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alex Albert, University of Colorado

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Educational Research and Methods

an Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado at Boulder. He earned a PhD with a dual focus in Construction Engineering and Management and Occupational Safety and Health from Oregon State University. He also earned a BS and MS in Civil Engineering from Bucknell University. For his efforts in teaching innovations, Dr. Hallowell has received the National Science Foun- dation CAREER award, Beavers Endowed Faculty Fellowship, John and Mercedes Peebles Innovation in Education Award, the ASCE New Faculty Excellence in Teaching Award, the Department of Civil, Architectural, and Environmental Engineering’s Teaching Award, University of Colorado College of En- gineering and Applied Science Dean’s Performance Award

Conference Session

Laboratory Development in ECE II

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shawn S. Jordan, Arizona State University; Micah Lande, Arizona State University

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Electrical and Computer

engineering as a learned profession and possesses daily success skills. 2. Accepts responsibility for their education, understands the major professional and ethical responsibilities of engineers, the major specialties of engineering and basic corporate structures and purposes. 3. Uses common moral theories and concepts to guide their ethical decision making and has formulated a probable career path that accounts for current trends in technology and society.Engineering Practice (achieve level 3) 1. Describes the essential elements of engineering practice including teaming. 2. Given an engineering problem, creates a plan and works within a team using the necessary engineering tools to produce a solution. 3

Conference Session

Capstone and International Experiences

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bobby G. Crawford, U.S. Military Academy; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Elizabeth Bristow P.E., U.S. Military Academy

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

institution? What is available in the host country? What actions do you need totake with your cell provider prior to departure? Will you need to arrange for special hardware or softwaresupport? This is particularly important if the software that you plan to use requires a network license.ConclusionOur experiences are only a few examples of how engineers can make a significant impact beyond their Page 25.1073.13normal scope of influence. We took the knowledge and skills that we have developed in our careers andused them in a capacity we had never anticipated. When asked, “What did you do?”, we can honestly saythat, “We made a difference

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yosef S. Allam, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach; Clifford A. Whitfield, Ohio State University; Jintana Nina Phanthanousy, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Design in Engineering Education

and graduating, respectively, undergraduate engineering students thusact as bookend design experiences. The Cornerstone curricula serve multifaceted purposesincluding providing students with what is likely their first open-ended design and long-termproblem-solving challenge as well as transitioning incoming traditional engineering studentsfrom secondary college preparatory coursework to engineering coursework at the post-secondarylevel, not to mention satisfying various curriculum content-related and pedagogical objectives.The Capstone activities provide students with an opportunity to apply their coursework fromtheir program of study and experiences through their college careers in a final project often in thefield and involving industry

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Jacquelyn E. Kelly, Arizona State University; Dale R. Baker, Arizona State University

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

factor questions, theresults found that the percentage of students who agreed or strongly agreed was: 1) 65% who feltthat instructional strategies in the course were more motivating than those in other classes; 2) Page 25.1178.1077% felt that material learned would be of value to them after graduation in career or gradschool; 3) 92% felt that the course helped them to see the relevance of engineering to real-worldneeds; and 4) 84% would recommend the course to a friend. These types of positive outcomesmay have also positively affected student persistence over time.Using Engagement and Feedback Pedagogy for Diversity in Engineering