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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 24

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley J. Sottile, The Pennsylvania State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

-Practice-under-the-AIAA-Code-of-EthicsAmerican Society of Civil Engineers (2020, October 26). Code of ethics [PDF file]. https://www.asce.org/-/media/asce-images-and-files/career-and-growth/ethics/ documents/asce-code-ethics.pdfBertram Gallant, T., & Rettinger, D. (2022). An introduction to 30 years of research on academic integrity. Journal of College and Character, 23(1), 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1080/ 2194587X.2021.2017975Conover, J. (1999). Practical non-parametric statistics (3rd ed.). Wiley.Esparragoza, I., Konak, A., Kulturel-Konak, S., Kremer, G., & Lee, K. (2019). Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice, 145(1). https://doi.org/ 10.1061/(ASCE)EI.1943-5541.0000396Fife

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MECH - Technical Session 9: Advanced Mechanical Engineering Topics

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David A. Copp, University of California, Irvine

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

credit at all. Overall, it’s a good system though.”Discussion on Benefits and Challenges of Specifications GradingThe specifications grading scheme enhances the rigor of the course, the metacognition of thestudents, and ultimately the students’ demonstration of the learning objectives. It reduces thenumber and severity of high-stakes assignments and encourages students who initially performpoorly to be able to understand their mistakes and correct them in a retake. Specifications gradingalso, arguably, better exposes engineering students to how their work will be evaluated in theirfuture careers, as either “good enough” or “needs revision.”The quantitative survey results show that students generally felt that the specifications

Conference Session

Homer's Epiphany: Making STEM Elementary Woo-hoo!

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diallo Wallace, Purdue University; Tamara J Moore, Purdue University; Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University; Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University

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Diversity

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Pre-College Engineering Education Division (PCEE)

Management. Diallo is a California State Credentialed Teacher in Career Technical Education (CTE) with experience in teaching aviation and engineering to high school and middle school youth.Prof. Tamara J Moore, Purdue University Tamara J. Moore, Ph.D., is a Professor in the School of Engineering Education, University Faculty Scholar, and Executive Co-Director of the INSPIRE Institute at Purdue University. Dr. Moore’s research is centered on the engineering design-based STEM integration in K-12 and postsecondary classrooms.Dr. Audeen W. Fentiman, Purdue University Audeen Fentiman is the Crowley Family Professor in Engineering Education at Purdue University.Dr. Morgan M Hynes, Purdue University Dr. Morgan Hynes is an

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Transformative Learning in STEM: Accessibility, Social Impact, and Inclusivity in Higher Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ingrid Scheel, Oregon State University; Rachael E Cate, Oregon State University; Natasha Mallette, Oregon State University; Ean H Ng, Oregon State University; Stella Collier, Oregon State University; Christina Bianca Southwick, Oregon State University; Carly Hudson

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Diversity

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

social justice. She is the Director of Engineering+, the College of Engineering’s first year program at Oregon State University. Engineering+ [link webpage] combines three foundational engineering courses, co-curricular opportunities, career and industry development skills to enhance the success of our first year and transfer students. In addition to her 10 years in higher education, she has over 6 years of work experience as a design, process and research engineer in nuclear energy, renewable technologies, and various manufacturing facilities. In 2020, she received the OSU Breaking Barriers in Education Award, which recognizes high impact in teaching, mentoring, and advancing gender equity in higher education. She is

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Teamwork in Design Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlotte Marr de Vries, Pennsylvania State University; Qi Dunsworth, Pennsylvania State University; Doyle Dodd, The University of Oklahoma

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

effectively on a team, as the majority will be expected to workas part of a team upon graduation. The projects they will face during both their academic andpost-academic careers will involve problem-solving and critical thinking, and the unique skillsand perspectives of each team member are necessary to arrive at effective solutions. This paperintroduces a pedagogical boardgame aimed at simulating debates and negotiations within anengineering exercise, as well as the study planned to track the changes.A diverse team has people with different backgrounds, experience, and ways of thinking. Thiscan lead to a wider range of perspectives and ideas that can improve problem-solving anddecision-making. The wider pool of knowledge and experience of a diverse

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MECH - Technical Session 1: Foundations of Engineering Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jenni Buckley, University of Delaware; Amy Trauth, American Institutes for Research; Alexander John De Rosa, University of Delaware

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Mechanical Engineering Division (MECH)

: Helping to informmechanical engineering education," pp. T1J-1, 2011.[5] R. Reif, A. Liveris, S.A. Jackson and W.G. Advanced Manufacturing Partnership 20,"Accelerating US advanced manufacturing," 2014.[6] P.S. Waldrop and H. Jack, "Preparation of engineering and technology graduates formanufacturing careers," Technology Interface International Journal, vol. 12, pp. 79-86, 2012.[7] N. Allen, M. Cunnington, L. Westra, M. Klein, E. Odom and R. Smelser, "Adapting the MITStirling engine project at the University of Idaho, a land grant institution," pp. 7-147, 2002.[8] D.M. Malicky, J.G. Kohl and M.Z. Huang, "Integrating a machine shop class into themechanical engineering curriculum: experiential and inductive learning," International Journal

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM) Technical Session 23

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Talha Naqash, Utah State University, Logan ; Oenardi Lawanto, Utah State University; Zain ul Abideen, Utah State University; Angela Minichiello, Utah State University

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Educational Research and Methods Division (ERM)

military veteran, licensed mechanical engineer, and associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Utah State University. Her research examines issues of access, equity, and identity in the formation of engineers and a diverse, transdisciplinary 21st century engineering workforce. Angie received an NSF CAREER award in 2021 for her work with student veterans and service members in engineering. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Unmasking Cognitive Engagement: A Systematized Literature Review of the Relationships Between Students' Facial Expressions and Learning OutcomesAbstractCognitive engagement, a complex concept in the field of education, has a great impact on

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE) Technical Session 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexander Campbell, Oklahoma State University

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Architectural Engineering Division (ARCHE)

furtherinvestigation into why students felt AI Chatbots were not efficient at developing engineeringspreadsheets.It is believed that most of the students have a misconception that AI provides immediatesolutions. Additionally, at this point in the students’ academic career, they do not haveexperience developing significant spreadsheets for engineering calculations, and they suspectthat spreadsheet development should occur quickly. Students wrote in reflections that they spentapproximately 30 minutes on the assignments before giving up, when the instructor hadestimated approximately 2 hours to complete the assignment. The disconnection between thestudents’ understanding of the time commitment and a better understanding of time required todevelop significant

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED) - Engineering Design and First-Year Education

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Marie Starkey, Pennsylvania State University; Nicolas F. Soria Zurita, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah C. Ritter, Pennsylvania State University; Matthew B. Parkinson, Pennsylvania State University

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Design in Engineering Education Division (DEED)

andguidance throughout the design process. By promoting self-efficacy in engineering design,educators can help students become more confident and successful in their engineering careers,leading to a more diverse and innovative field.The Learning Factory at Penn StateThe Learning Factory is the makerspace for the College of Engineering, although it is open toany Penn State students, faculty, and staff. In addition to supporting capstone and first-yearcornerstone courses, it supports a number of other engineering courses, entrepreneurial activities,and passion projects. The original Learning Factory opened in 1995 to support the capstonecourses of the Mechanical and Industrial Engineering Departments. Since that time, capstoneparticipation has grown to

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL) Technical Session - Effective Teaching 2

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania; Camilla M. Saviz P.E., University of the Pacific; David A Saftner, University of Minnesota Duluth; Tanya Kunberger P.E., University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

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Civil Engineering Division (CIVIL)

Paper ID #42560What’s in a Grade? Current Practices and Strategies to Evaluate Learningin Engineering CoursesDr. Scott R Hamilton P.E., York College of Pennsylvania Scott Hamilton is a Professor of Civil Engineering at York College of Pennsylvania. He is a registered Professional Engineer and has both a MS and PhD in civil engineering and a Masters in engineering management from Stanford University and a BS from the United States Military Academy, West Point. He is a retired US Army Corps of Engineers officer who has had assignments in the US, Germany, Korea, and Afghanistan. During his military career he spent over 10

Conference Session

Transfer issues between 2-year colleges and 4-year Engineering and Engineering Technology programs 3

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2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T Berhane, Florida International University; Joseph Ronald Sturgess, Florida International University; Jingjing Liu, Florida International University

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Diversity

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Two-Year College Division (TYCD)

: Examining Course-Taking Patterns, Experiences, and Interventions,” Front. Educ., vol. 6, 2021, doi: https://doi.org/10.3389/feduc.2021.667091.[3] B. T. Berhane, C. N. Vaye, J. R. Sturgess, and D. I. Adeniranye, “Exploring the Potential for Broadening Participation in Engineering through Community College and Minority-Serving Institution Partnerships,” presented at the 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2023.[4] Community College Research Center, “Community College Transfer.” 2021. [Online]. Available: https://ccrc.tc.columbia.edu/publications/community-college-transfer.html[5] I. McPhail, “Enhancing the community college pathway to engineering careers for African American students,” Chang

Conference Session

Tablet PC use in Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leanna M. Horton, Virginia Tech; Kahyun Kim, Virginia Tech; Shreya Kothaneth, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

Tablet PCs as well. In addition, communicating to students how technical skills andusing new technologies are important for jobs or how the Tablet PC is specifically beingemployed in careers they may want to pursue may motivate students to use new and differentfeatures associated with the Tablet PC. Finally, the college plans to increase the training andinformation sessions that are offered to students. Providing training and information sessions toincoming students and their parents might prove useful as students would enter prepared to usethe Tablet PC and parents would also be informed as to the benefits of using such technology toenhance student learning. Improving the infrastructure of the environment to support Tablet PCadoption is also

Conference Session

Making Elementary Engineering Work: Lessons from Partnerships and Practice

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2011-686: MAKING ELEMENTARY ENGINEERING WORK: LESSONSFROM PARTNERSHIPS AND PRACTICETHE SYSTEMIC PROJECT, MARY-LANDPamela S. Lottero-Perdue, Towson University Dr. Pamela S. Lottero-Perdue is an Assistant Professor of Science Education in the Department of Physics, Astronomy & Geosciences at Towson University. She began her career as process engineer, taught high school physics and pre-engineering, and has been involved in both Project Lead the Way and Project FIRST robotics. She was a Hub Site Partner for Engineering is Elementary (EiE) through their National Dissemination through Regional Partners program. As a pre-service teacher educator, she has added engineering to her elementary and early childhood

Conference Session

Learning From Experts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alejandra J. Magana, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Ruth A. Streveler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Natalie Barrett, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics, openness and non-equilibrium all into once package, and then you say, "Well, that's what you need to know for nano."Summers: …the primary tools … for nanoscience [are] a good strong math background; you need to have a good fundamental physics background; and in particular the field of solid-state is a key one, and quantum mechanics is a key one. Because for electrical, optical, magnetic and thermal properties, those are all quantum mechanical and solid-state ideas, that are being manipulated.Woodson: … any student who wants to think about a career in nanoscience and technology …ought to start with quantum mechanics first … because quantum mechanics is

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maxwell Stuart Reid, Auckland University of Technology

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Aerospace

that may confront students during their engineering career. Technicalrationality is inevitably entwined and complicated by social values and this engineeringstudies curriculum design is intended to facilitate the development of moral, ethical andsustainable integrity, where students are encouraged to explore possible alternatives beyondthe knowledge and constraints of the actual situation with an ability to make value-laden,ethical and sustainable judgement in the world of engineering industry and commerce. Mostimportantly, the curriculum needed to be accepted and embraced by the students, rather thanbe viewed as a soft subject or a waste of time.As developed, the curriculum is not rigidly or exclusively postmodern – a term with multipleand

Conference Session

Aerospace Teaching and Learning II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian G. Belu, Drexel University; Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University; Alexandru Catalin Belu, Case Western Reserve University

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Aerospace

, numerical modeling, electromagnetic compatibility and engineering education. During his career, Dr. Belu published several papers in referred journals and in conference proceedings in his areas of the research interests. He has also been PI or co-PI for various research projects United States and abroad in power systems analysis and protection, load and energy demand forecasting and analysis, renewable energy analysis, assessment and design, turbulence and wave propagation, radar and remote sensing, instrumentation, atmosphere physics, electromagnetic compatibility, and engineering education.Dr. Irina Nicoleta Ciobanescu Husanu, Drexel University Dr. CiobanescuHusanu is Assistant Professor in Engineering Technology at Drexel

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Enhancing Instructional Effectiveness in Civil Engineering: Case Studies

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morgan Reese, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy; Ledlie Klosky, U.S. Military Academy, West Point

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Civil Engineering

Illustrated Introduction for Teacher, Patrick W. Miller and Associates, Munster,IN.2. Pease, A.,and Pease, B. (2006). The Definitive Book of Body Language, Bantam Books, New York, NY.3. Hartley, G, and Karinch, M. (2007). I Can Read You Like a Book: How to Spot the Messages and Emotions People are Really Sending With Their Body Language, Career Press, Franklin Lakes, NJ.4. Estes, A. C., Welch, R. W., and Ressler, S. J. (2005). “Teaching Lessons Learned: The ExCEEd Teaching Model.” Journal of Professional Issues in Engineering Education and Practice., 131(4), 218-222.5. Lowman, J. (1995). Mastering the Techniques of Teaching, 2nd Edition, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.6. Felder, R. M., Silverman, L. K. (1988). “Learning and Teaching

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Program Criteria, Assessment, and Sustainability in Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald W. Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

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Civil Engineering

engineers.Most programs start off using surveys since they are so easy to build and send out, but thereturn rates are many times extremely low. Even though surveys do produce useful datapoints if the return rates are acceptable, the results are subjective based on theresponder’s bias unless the questions are crystal clear. However, low survey responserates appear to be acceptable when the group is composed of homogeneous populationswith strong attitudes, perspectives due to similar age, sex, location, etc. 10 With such awide variety of career paths for CE graduates, low return rates can be problematic.Anyone can use SurveyMonkey11 to generate results, but the crafting of survey questionsis an art and properly developed survey questions are necessary if

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Integration of the Humanities and Social Sciences into Civil Engineering

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean St.Clair, Oregon Institute of Technology; Charles E. Riley, Oregon Institute of Technology; David K. Thaemert P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology; Roger Lindgren, P.E., Oregon Institute of Technology

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Civil Engineering

Page 22.1632.10 Oregon Institute of Technology CIV 358 – Project Management Fall 2010 As they progress through their careers, many civil engineers find themselves doing more than just engineering. Many end up owning their own business or management the business affairs of a public agency. Engineers are responsible for writing and implementing the codes, standards, and public policies that govern our field. Almost all professional engineers will end up managing projects and acting as leaders for junior engineers. As such, a basic understanding of the principles of business, public policy, leadership, and management is an essential

Conference Session

Faculty Tools

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles J Lesko Jr., East Carolina University

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Computers in Education

AC 2011-1160: VIRTUAL WORLD TECHNOLOGIES PROVIDE PLAT-FORM FOR INTERACTION BETWEEN ON-CAMPUS AND ONLINE STU-DENTS: A CASE STUDYCharles J. Lesko, Jr. Ph.D., PMP, East Carolina University Dr. Charles Lesko is currently serving as Assistant Professor in the College of Technology & Computer Science at East Carolina University. His career focus is on managing and leading technological innovation in the workplace; his past experiences bring to the table a heavy technical background with a strong management and technical leadership base. Dr. Lesko has over (15) years of experience in the systems integration and project management fields; his experience base also includes military service and (8) years in academia. He

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josh Tenenberg, University of Washington, Tacoma

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Design in Engineering Education

confidence” near the end of his career when he saw that manyof his students were not enacting the principles that he taught in his courses; they were notmoving theory into their practice as new teachers. He inquired how he could better help them toconnect their academic work to their practice. He and his co-author spend much of the bookdescribing how the liberal arts curriculum might be structured so as to do so. In this regard, theyview the liberal arts as cultivating the life of the mind, critical reason, and reflection. But theyargue that in educating students for the professions (such as engineering and design), these habitsof inquiry need to be used not just in the abstract (as they might in many courses in theHumanities) but applied to

Conference Session

Design Tools & Methodology I

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junichi Kanai, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Samuel Chiappone, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

, 1991 AOS Machining Processes - Hudson Valley Com- munity College, Troy, NY, 1980 Professional Career 12/01 Present Manager, Fabrication & Prototyping Resources, School of Engi- neering, Office of Academic Affairs, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY 12/94 to 12/01 Man- ager/Instructor Advanced Manufacturing Lab and General Manufacturing Processes classes, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy NY 8/93-12/94 Senior Manufacturing Program Engineer, New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership, NYS Science & Technology Foundation, Albany, NY 2/91-8/93 Manufacturing Systems Coordinator, Northeast Manufacturing Technology Center/National Institutes of Standards and Technology, Troy, NY 8/83-2/91

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Open-Ended Problems and Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods

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 Engineers, and the US National Science Foundation-sponsored SUCCEED Coalition. 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 University of Florida Distinguished Teaching Scholar, and being named the University of Florida Teacher of the Year for 2003-04. He is a member of the

Conference Session

Assessing Student Learning

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods

, through the ExCEEd Teaching Workshops of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Essential Teaching Seminars of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the US National Science Foundation-sponsored SUCCEED Coalition. 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 University of Florida Distinguished Teaching Scholar, and being named the University of Florida Teacher of the Year for 2003-04. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education, the Amer- ican Educational Research Association, and the American Chemical Society

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James K. Archibald, Brigham Young University; Doran K. Wilde, Brigham Young University

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2011-1225: ROBOTIC LASER TAG: A CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERI-ENCEJames K. Archibald, Brigham Young University James K. Archibald received the B.S. degree (summa cum laude) in mathematics from Brigham Young University, Provo, UT, in 1981, and the M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in computer science from the University of Washington, Seattle, in 1983 and 1987, respectively. Since 1987, he has been with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Brigham Young University. His current research interests include robotics and multiagent systems. Dr. Archibald is a member of the IEEE, ACM, and Phi Kappa Phi.Doran K Wilde, Brigham Young University Dr. Wilde started his career as an electrical engineer in Oregon where he

Conference Session

FPD VI: Presenting "All the Best" of the First-Year Programs Division

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shelley Lorimer, Grant MacEwan University

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First-Year Programs

Conference Session

FPD IX: Research on First-Year Programs and Students, Part II

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Casey Canfield, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Brittany Strachota, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

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First-Year Programs

implemented in the first-year engineering programs. Page 22.1282.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Self-Directed Learning Contention: Student and Faculty ViewsAbstractSelf-directed learning (SDL) is a pedagogical technique that is commonly practiced within theframework of project-based learning (PjBL) SDL has been found to be useful in the developmentof skills necessary for engineering careers, including open-ended problem-solving, life-longlearning, and critical thinking. Implemented in a variety of ways, SDL is primarily characterizedby developing student autonomy. According to

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students, Diversity, and Assessment

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joy L. Colwell, Purdue University, Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University, Calumet; Carl F. Jenks, Purdue University, Calumet

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Graduate Studies, Minorities in Engineering

. Page 22.1714.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Writing Challenges for Graduate Students In Engineering and TechnologyAbstractGraduate education for most students is the move to deeper exploration of knowledge throughpersonal involvement, primarily through research and writing. By thesis or directed project,many graduate programs in engineering and technology incorporate substantial written research-based projects into the master’s level curriculum to prepare graduates for professional careers orfor further study at the doctoral level. Students in the engineering and technology fields faceseveral challenges in moving to written projects of

Conference Session

Distance and Web-based Learning in ECE

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University; Jabulani Nyathi, Eastern Washington University

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Electrical and Computer

students bound to the west side of the state, classes are offered at NSCC. Data presented by NSCC and the AeA demonstrated that the pool of qualified Page 22.507.4 students with interest in the program is older and unable to easily relocate for the purpose of education. These students are typically on a second career, married to a place-bound spouse, or belong to ethnic groups where closeness to family is an essential value [9].iii. Reduce costs. Cost reduction ws addressed from two perspectives: Cost to the tax payer and cost for the student. Financial savings for the state come in the form of more efficient

Conference Session

Design in Freshman and Sophomore Courses

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Wertz P.E., Purdue University, West Lafayette; Meagan C. Ross, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Monica E. Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Design in Engineering Education

her doctoral studies, she worked as a micro-opto- electromechanical systems engineer for Texas Instruments. Meagan began working for Institute for P-12 Engineering Research and Learning (INSPIRE) in the area of teacher professional development in 2009. Meagan is passionate about providing awareness of engineering to K-12 teachers & counselors so that they can inform and advocate this important career to their students. Her research interests include gender equity in the K-12 Classroom, assessment of K-12 engineering education, curriculum development, and teacher professional development.Mr. Michael Fosmire, Purdue University, West LafayetteDr. Monica E Cardella, Purdue University, West Lafayette Monica E