Conference Session

Assessment Issues II

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Vikas Yellamaraju; Richard Hall; Nancy Hubing; Ralph Flori; Timothy Philpot

Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2004, American Society for Engineering EducationThe consistent and positive findings in this study are also indicative of improvements in thesoftware design that were informed by initial research, and reflect the improving nature of thelearning technologies informed by iterative evaluation.7. Study 4: Instructional Multimedia as Support for a Traditional Lecture in Statics (Applied: Class Context)7.1 RationaleStudies conducted for the project such as the games experiments presented above provide strongevidence that the software can serve as an effective alternative to traditional lecture. This isconsistent with other research [18, 19], which indicated that

Conference Session

Design in Freshman Year

Collection

2004 Annual Conference

Authors

Anita Mahadevan-Jansen; Christopher Rowe

students' backgrounds from the student perspective as well aspreconceptions based on student opinion. Question topics include those about student majorselection, knowledge about engineering, prior level of physics, math etc., and prior computerskills. In the last week of the semester, the student survey was modified and given to all students.Questions were modified to reflect change in the time line and assess student perspective of thecourse and their knowledge. The surveys were evaluated and compared both within and acrossall sections.There was a 70.5% response to the post-course survey of the 316 freshmen that took ES130 inthe fall semester. Based on the responses received, the results are shown below: Changed engineering majors

Conference Session

Project Based Education in CE

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Anant Kukreti

paper submitted for the REU dynamics group. I think I was thestudent in the greatest need of technical writing skills. This was also reflected in the shearamount of red ink that was necessary to grade my paper. Well I'm writing you to let you knowthat it didn't go to waste. When writing my first lab report I referred back to my graded reportfrom this summer. To get to the point, I earned an A on my first lab report for the SolidMechanics lab. I'd like to thank you for putting forth the effort involved in grading my papersand showing me how to write technically.”VI. AcknowledgmentThe author would like to acknowledge the financial support of $117,948 by NSF for this REUSite (Award No.EEC-0196371), and cost sharing funds of $10,000 provided by UC

Conference Session

Teaching Design

Collection

2003 Annual Conference

Authors

Kristin Wood; Daniel Jensen; Alan Dutson; Matthew Green

“feelers”) comprehendmaterial better through hands-on experiences, rather than through abstract discussions or Concrete Experience (dissection, reverse engineering, case studies) Information 4 1 What Why? If? Reflective Active

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Warren Phillips; Joseph Clair Batty; John Gershenson; Christine Hailey

systematicprocess to act upon assessment results as emphasized by Lohman.22 The purpose of this paper isto describe the curricular review process that we have developed for the Mechanical andAerospace Engineering (MAE) program at Utah State University (USU). It not only establishesperformance criteria and assessment methods, but also systematizes corrective actions tocontinuously improve the overall program. Our proposed review process is novel in severalrespects and has not been reflected in the current literature. It is also sufficiently flexible that itcan be applied to any engineering program seeking ABET accreditation. Our process provides aformal way of closing the feedback loop at all programmatic levels from the course level to theobjective level

Conference Session

Instructional Technology--What Works

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Vijay Kanabar; Rumen Stainov; Tanya Zlateva; Eric Braude

Conference Session

Comparing National Styles of Engr. Educ.

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Thibault; Rene Hivon; Danielle L'Heureux; Noel Boutin

Conference Session

ASEE Multimedia Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Renshaw; Joseph Ekstrom

particular interest. Focus groups were then formed for each area, usingemployees from industries involved in that particular interest. From the focus group, alist of knowledge, skills and abilities was built. We compared our curriculum againstboth lists and found good coverage of the industry requirements by our curriculum. Thedetails can be viewed in Appendix A. Many of the items identified in the list arefundamental concepts of networking. Some, such as “Knowledge of Windows NT” areinstances of the fundamental concepts that reflect technology currently used.Certain skills are expected of any IT professional in telecommunications or enterprisenetworking. One example of these fundamental skills is configuration of personalworkstations and their

Conference Session

Focus on Undergraduate Impact

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathryn Jablokow

June 19, 2001 June 20, 2001 June 21, 2001 June 22, 2001 9:00am Teamwork and Conflict (9:30am) Two Cases in (6:30am Departure!!!) Marketing Transportation Resolution Leadership Field Trip Prof. Allen and Logistics Mr. Wise Prof. Gruver Corning T113 Prof. Willoughby T012 T113 Corning, NY T113 1:00pm Operations Management (noon) Reflections Field Trip Managing Human Working with Emotional Prof. Willoughby Profs. Gruver & Stamos

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2002 Annual Conference

Authors

William M. Pottenger; Soma Roy; Shreeram A. Sahasrabudhe; Qiang Wang; Jeffrey J. Heigl; G. Drew Kessler; David R. Gevry

an account. One user could be an instructor,student, teaching assistant, librarian, or some combination of these roles, e.g., one user can be ateaching assistant in course A and a student in course B. Users are managed in an organizationtree according to their roles. This organization tree is similar to a “buddy list” in standard instantmessenger systems (e.g., Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger); however, these roles are pre-defined to reflect a given user’s participation and skill. We plan to use roles to let users tocontact group members without seeking a particular person, e.g., to find an available librarian. Figure 11: CIMEL client user interfaceThe instant messaging system is particularly useful in situations

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Ronna Turner; Ken Vickers; Greg Salamo

Collection

2001 Annual Conference

Authors

Donald Richards

information collected, it is now possible to solve the problem.If you have not been referring back to Figure 1, do so now and look for the terms you find famil-iar. As you reflect on the lists, you will recognize that each course has its own special term for ageneric concept. You will find definitions in Figure 2 for the bold-faced terms used in the previ-ous paragraphs.The Accounting PrincipleThe underlying organizing principle for this approach is what I will refer to as the accountingprinciple. The key ideas here are that every system has associated with it numerous extensiveproperties and that the behavior of the system can be determined by monitoring changes in theseproperties. Any change in an extensive property within the system can be

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

reflective behaviour thatis at the heart of the liberal endeavour. But they also illustrate how complex thebehaviour of groups, let alone individuals is. It is consoling, therefore, to find that manyyears after these relatively simple pieces of qualitative and quantitative (survey) research,(with the odd bit of psychometrics thrown in), and all its limitations, the researchpublished since 1990 particularly in the US persuaded Pascarella and Terenzini “morethan ever that students’ in- and out-of-class lives are interconnected in complex ways weare only beginning to understan.”[40, p 603].Notes and references[1] The description given here is simplified

Conference Session

Liberal Education Revisited: Five Historical Perspectives

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Heywood, Trinity College, Dublin

Tagged Divisions

Liberal Education/Engineering & Society

Conference Session

New Faculty Development

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl B. Schrader, Boise State University; Seung Youn Chyung, Boise State University; William L. Hughes, Boise State University; Kotaro Sasaki, Boise State University; Teresa Cole, Boise State University, Computer Science Department; John N. Chiasson, Boise State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

the amount of faculty workload in, teaching and research8. Althoughvariation in faculty workload between teaching and research is healthy for ensuring qualityeducation in the classroom, as well as quality research productivity, variation in faculty rewardsdoes not reflect this variation in faculty workload8, 9, 10. When compared to the typical,quantitative reward system for research, which is based on funding and publication productivity,evaluation of teaching is difficult because of its qualitative and subjective nature and is oftenlimited to student course evaluations despite other available evaluation methods1, 4.In addition, „balancing‟ is an elusive and subjective concept. The balance between teaching andresearch can be defined and

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

method atthe appropriate time. Understanding the pros and cons of the lecture method is a helpful startingpoint.Lectures have a number of characteristics that does make them, for the right subject matter,desirable in the classroom (14) .It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities and experience ofthe lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject matter; 2. Provide students with a thoughtful, scholarly role model to emulate; 3. Supplement the subject matter with current developments not yet published, or interject lecturer’s own views derived from his/her own

Conference Session

Active and Inquiry-Based Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muhsin Menekse, Arizona State University; Glenda Stump, Arizona State University; Stephen J. Krause, Arizona State University; Michelene T.H. Chi, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

Explain/Elaborate Question-Answer zoning out Look/Attend Justify/Reason Reciprocal teaching Underline/Highlight Connect/Integrate Argue/Challenge Gesture/Point Answer Questions Collaborate Summarize Reflect/Predict Peer tutoring Paraphrase Self-monitor/Regulate Monitor/Feedback Manipulate tape Compare

Conference Session

Professional Development from a Distance

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah L. Helman, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Ryan J. Kershner, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Diana Wheeler, MA-LIS, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Amy L. Kindschi, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Steven M. Cramer, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Sandra Shaw Courter, University of Wisconsin, Madison; Moira Lafayette, University of Wisconsin, Madison

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

success that resonate with faculty and instructors.These approaches help transfer knowledge, skills, and attitudes about teaching and learningamong engineering faculty.Improving Quality of Teaching and LearningA key goal of Wendt Commons’ re-organization is to improve the quality of instruction Page 22.817.13across all departments and programs. This process is expected to be continuous anddynamic, reflecting the shifting technological and pedagogical landscape, as well as the ever-evolving needs of faculty as they embrace new and innovative methods.An essential starting point was to define quality as it relates to the teaching and learningexperience

Conference Session

Engaging Students in Engineering (ENGAGE)

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Staffin Metz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sheryl A. Sorby, Michigan Technological University; Tricia S. Berry, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Conner Seepersad, University of Texas, Austin; Ana Maria Dison, University of Texas, Austin; Yosef S. Allam, The Ohio State University; John A. Merrill, Ohio State University; Wally Peters, University of South Carolina, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Erica Pfister-Altschul, University of South Carolina; Sarah C. Baxter, University of South Carolina; Guangming Zhang, University of Maryland, College Park, Department of Mechanical Engineering; James A. Leach, University of Louisville

Tagged Divisions

Women in Engineering

Isometric sketching accuracy and ability.On-Going Plans and ChallengesThe curriculum used in the ASV seminar concentrated on skills which are frequently used inCAD (e.g., isometric views, rotation, reflection, Boolean operations). A sample of civil andmechanical engineering freshmen who took a CAD course in Fall 2010 will re-take the PVST:Rin Spring 2011 to see if there has been any improvement in performance. If so, the CAD classesmay be an excellent place to integrate spatial visualization instruction into the existing content.Incoming freshmen for the 2011-12 school year will be given the same PVST:R during Summerorientation to gather additional data about student skill level.The most significant challenge faced in the USC implementation was low

Conference Session

Experiential Learning Programs and the Transition to Industry

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Taylor Halverson, Brigham Young University; Robert H. Todd, Brigham Young University; Christopher A. Mattson, Brigham Young University; Gregg M. Warnick, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

College Industry Partnerships

Conference Session

Robot Mania!

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elisabeth W. McGrath, Stevens Institute of Technology; Susan Lowes, Institute for Learning Technologies, Teachers College/Columbia University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Christopher W. Swan, Tufts University; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Olga Pierrakos, James Madison University; Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Bradley A. Striebig, James Madison University

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

, and advocates.5.0 AcknowledgementThis material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under GrantsNos. 1025207 and 1025220. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendationsexpressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views ofthe National Science Foundation.6.0 References 1. ABET (2008). Criteria for Accrediting Engineering Programs Effective for Evaluations During the 2009- 2010 Accreditation Cycle, 21 pp., ABET Engineering Accreditation Commission. www.abet.org 2. Aidoo, J., J. Hanson, K. Sutterer, R. Joughtalen, and S. Ahiamadi (2007). International senior design projects – more lessons learned, National Capstone Design Course Conference

Conference Session

Accreditation and Assessment in SE Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janet E. Burge, Miami University; Paul V. Anderson, Miami University, Ohio; Michael Carter, North Carolina State University; Gerald C. Gannod, Miami University; Mladen A. Vouk, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

Conference Session

Thermodynamics, Fluids, and Heat Transfer I

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew A. Carr, U.S. Naval Academy

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

the piston. As with the Newcomen pump, the balancing ofthe pump, piston and beam caused the piston to rise due to gravity. The cycle was repeated. Thefirst two strokes were operated manually. Then trips on the plug rod to the air pump controlled thevalve sequencing. A noteworthy feature included an air pump operated by the rocking beam thatdrew non-condensable gases out of the condenser. 25 Watt’s early engines worked on steampressures similar to Newcomen’s. Pressures higher than about 7 psi above atmospheric were rarelyused. 26 This situation reflects the state of boiler strength to avoid rupture and the ability of glandseals and piston rings to minimize leakage.Watt described the performance of an engine at Wheal Butson in 1792. This engine

Conference Session

Outstanding Contributions: Mechanical Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Patrick W. Pace, University of Texas, Austin; Kristin L. Wood, University of Texas, Austin; John J. Wood, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel D. Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Brian K Skibba, Air Force Research Laboratory

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

A Systems-Thinking Approach to Solving Problems

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adeel Khalid, Southern Polytechnic State University; Isaiah Waindi, SPSU Systems Engineering Graduate

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Jones, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; Carmen R. Zafft, University of Nebraska, Lincoln; John Sutton, RMC Research Corporation; Lance C. Pérez, University of Nebraska, Lincoln

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees

commented on how they felt misinformed on what courses transferred, that thecurriculum transfer Web site at UNL didn’t appear to reflect current courses, and whetherspecific courses would transfer was not clearly stated. The STEP students indicated thataddressing this issue would improve the program. Other suggestions for improvement weresetting up a scholarship for STEP participants and also providing assistance for STEP students toline up an internship.Program Challenges Recruitment The CCs have an unresolved challenge in that it is difficult to recruit students to enter theSTEP project. It should not be surprising that the CCs have a different challenge than UNL-COE, although it manifests itself a bit differently. Neither UNL-STEP

Conference Session

Android TA: Course Automation and the Fate of the Professor

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Allen Toth, U.S. Military Academy; Joseph P. Hanus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

ExCEEd 12 and becauseof their belief it was widely appreciated across the discipline. Felder’s original Learning StyleTheory considers two styles across five dimensions 13-17: Table 1. Felder’s Learning Styles Theory Dimension Learning Style Perception Sensory Intuitive Input Visual Verbal Organization Inductive Deductive Processing Active Reflective Understanding Sequential GlobalIn the analysis of the assessment and analysis of current efforts, the learning

Conference Session

Stops and Starts in the Development of Cooperative Education Programs

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

. Understanding the pros and cons of the lecture method is a helpfulstarting point.Lectures have a number of characteristics that does make them, for the right subject matter,desirable in the classroom (14) .It does, to a great extent, depend on the abilities and experience ofthe lecturer. An able and committed lecturer can accomplish the following: 1. Relate the material proficiently and effectively, in a manner that reflects lecturer’s personal conviction and grasp of the subject matter; 2. Provide students with a thoughtful, scholarly role model to emulate; 3. Supplement the subject matter with current developments not yet published, or interject lecturer’s own views derived from his/her own experience whenever applicable; 4

Conference Session

Examining Problem-based Learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Z. Meyer, Illinois Institute of Technology; James Kedvesh; Joy Kubarek-Sandor, John G. Shedd Aquarium; Cheryl L. Heitzman, Illinois Institute of Technology; Sima Ala Faik, Illinois Institute of Technology; Yaozhen Pan, Illinois Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering