Conference Session

Design Related

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Nattasit Dancholvichit, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Leon Liebenberg, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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Diversity

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #33060Collaborative Learning in an Online-only Design for ManufacturabilityCourseMiss Taylor Tucker, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Taylor Tucker graduated from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering mechanics. She is interested in engineering design and lends her technical background to her research with the Collaborative Learning Lab, exploring how to improve ill-structured tasks for engineering students in order to promote collaborative problem solving and provide experience relevant to authentic work in industry. She also writes for the Department

Conference Session

Industry and Practice Topics

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Dominga Sanchez, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University; Matthew Stephen Barner, Mackenzie

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Civil Engineering

, How PeopleLearn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School [12], highlights how novice learners (undergraduateengineers) are unlike expert learners (practicing engineers) in that experts have developed thelearning skills to build a deep content understanding and organization of their subject thatfacilitates their retrieval and transfer to new and different applications. This would imply that if aconcept inventory were to be provided to both of these groups, practicing engineers wouldperform better than students and have minimal misconceptions about the strength of materialsconcepts.MethodsInstrumentThe strength of materials concept inventory consists of 23 multiple choice questions coveringconcepts centered around normal and shear stress and strain

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Okere O. George, Washington State University; W. Max Kirk, Washington State University

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Civil Engineering

researchers received a research grant to study Climate Change Impacts on Indoor Air Quality. Grant Funded $996,588.00 Max also holds a patent No. 6,213,117 (2000) for a Motorized, Insulated Damper Assembly for Indoor Air Quality. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Unique Approach to Teaching Heavy Civil Cost EstimatingThis paper is an evidence-based practice paper and it is about a unique approach to teachingheavy civil cost estimating.AbstractConstruction performance and efforts have always been measured in terms of time and budget,and a good understanding of the basis for generating time and cost estimate is required ofconstruction management (CM) students and construction

Conference Session

Academe/Industry Collaboration

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajit Koshal; Malini Natarajarathinam, Texas A&M University; Michael D. Johnson, Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

University of Alabama. She has experi- ence working with many industries such as automotive, chemical distribution etc. on transportation and operations management projects. She works extensively with food banks and food pantries on supply chain management and logistics focused initiatives. Her graduate and undergraduate students are integral part of her service-learning based logistics classes. She teaches courses in strategic relationships among industrial distributors and distribution logistics. Her recent research focuses on engineering education and learning sciences with a focus on how to engage students better to prepare their minds for the future. Her other research interests include empirical studies to

Conference Session

Civil Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meg E. West, Ohio State University

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Civil Engineering

during their undergraduate careerand in turn the only opportunity to gain their attention. With this in mind, Young et al. [23]asked the question, “What is the impact on students of designing/revising a course based onthese learning outcomes and knowledge tables?” The original course emphasized exposure tomany different topics within transportation engineering rather than depth in a few topics. Thecourse instructor redeveloped the course to include further depth into the most critical topics andreduce breadth using the knowledge tables and course outcomes created by the NTCP.Keeping in mind the school’s geographic region and the interest of the students, the totalnumber of topics in the course was reduced by about 25% [23]. To provide more depth

Conference Session

Hands-on Active Learning

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University; Feng Jao, Ohio Northern University

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Diversity

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Engineering Technology

Paper ID #12044What does it take to deliver an active hands-on course?Dr. Steve C. Hsiung, Old Dominion University Steve Hsiung is a professor of electrical engineering technology at Old Dominion University. Prior to his current position, Dr. Hsiung had worked for Maxim Integrated Products, Inc., Seagate Technology, Inc., and Lam Research Corp., all in Silicon Valley, CA. Dr. Hsiung also taught at Utah State University and California University of Pennsylvania. He earned his BS degree from National Kauhsiung Normal University in 1980, MS degrees from University of North Dakota in 1986 and Kansas State University in

Conference Session

ChE: Innovations in Student Learning

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Peterson, Lamar University; David Cocke, Lamar University; Jewel Gomes, Lamar University; Hector Casillas, Lamar University; Morgan Reed, Lamar University; Jerry O'Connor, San Antonio College

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Chemical Engineering

AC 2007-2835: HELICAL LEARNING MODEL APPLIED IN AN INDUSTRIALELECTROCHEMISTRY ENGINEERING COURSEEric Peterson, Lamar University Mr. Peterson is presently involved in his Doctoral research at the Department of Chemical Engineering of Lamar University under the supervision of Dr. Cocke. His research theme is Fuel Cell Energy Systems. He has been an Instructor for nineteen years in the faculty of Physics, Math, and Engineering at Highland Community College of Freeport, Illinois.David Cocke, Lamar University Dr. Cocke currently serves as a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Lamar University of Beaumont, Texas. He has also been the Gill Professor of Chemistry and Chemical

Conference Session

Use of Technology to Provide Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy; James Ledlie Klosky; Elizabeth Bristow, United States Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

AC 2008-1282: WATCHING VIDEOS IMPROVES LEARNING?Jakob Bruhl, United States Military Academy Major Jakob Bruhl is an Instructor in the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at the United States Military Academy at West Point. MAJ Bruhl received his B.S. and in Civil Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology (1996). He earned a M.S degree in Engineering Management from the University of Missouri at Rolla (2000) and a M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign (2006). He is a registered Professional Engineer in Missouri.James Klosky, United States Military Academy Led Klosky is an Associate Professor and Director of the Mechanics Group in

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey

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Mechanical Engineering

Psychology to investigate our students’ perceptions in relation to team experiences.With these objectives in mind, our study is guided by the following research questions: How do team problem solving constructs of Organizational Leadership apply to team problem solving strategies in Engineering Design? How do team communication and problem solving strategies change at different points in an extended Capstone Design Project?BackgroundGroup problem solving in any discipline is a complex process requiring individual knowledge,group knowledge, and successful communication of that shared knowledge to meet a stated goal.In the field of Engineering, solving problems effectively as a

Conference Session

Active Engagement: From the New Engineering Librarian's Perspective

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University

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Engineering Libraries

AC 2009-149: COLLABORATION WITH FACULTY: WHAT THEY DON’TTEACH YOU IN LIBRARY SCHOOLSarah Jane Dooley, Dalhousie University Sarah Jane Dooley is Reference & Liaison Librarian and Promotion & Outreach Coordinator at Dalhousie University's Sexton Design & Technology Library in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Page 14.333.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Collaboration with faculty: What they don’t teach you in library schoolAbstractFor a new librarian, it can be challenging to make connections on campus in order to fulfillliaison duties and foster new

Conference Session

Educational Issues in Civil Engineering

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heiko Merle, Darmstadt University of Technology; Joerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology

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Civil Engineering

AC 2009-316: “THE LEARNING NETWORK”: A CONSTRUCTIVIST TEACHINGMODEL USING WEB DIDACTICS, USER MONITORING, AND NEW MEDIATECHNOLOGIES IN THE EDUCATION OF CIVIL ENGINEERING STUDENTSHeiko Merle, Darmstadt University of TechnologyJoerg Lange, Darmstadt University of Technology Page 14.1387.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 “The learning network” - A constructivist Teaching Model using Web-Didactics, User-Monitoring and new Media Technologies in the Education of Civil Engineering StudentsIntroductionThe teaching model described in this paper covers the civil engineering subject area of “theory ofstability” (TOS) and “elastic second

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

2006-1138: SENIOR CAPSTONE: A CROSS-DISCIPLINARY,STUDENT-CENTERED APPROACHMindy Breen, Eastern Washington University MINDY BREEN received her undergraduate degree in Graphic Design from the University of Notre Dame and her Master of Fine Arts Degree in Graphic Design from the University of Idaho. She is currently Assistant Professor of Visual Communication Design at Eastern Washington University.Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University JASON DURFEE received his BS and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University. He holds a Professional Engineer certification. Prior to teaching at Eastern Washington University he was a military pilot, an engineering instructor at

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Real World Concepts

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leroy Cox, University of Missouri-Rolla; Susan Murray, University of Missouri-Rolla; David Spurlock, University of Missouri-Rolla (ENG)

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Engineering Management

2006-602: LEADERSHIP IN STUDENT DISTANCE EDUCATION TEAMSLeroy Cox, University of Missouri-Rolla LEROY R. COX is a postdoctoral fellow in the Engineering Management and Systems Engineering department at the University of Missouri – Rolla. He holds Bachelors degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management (1999), a Masters degree in Systems Engineering (2002), and a Ph.D in Engineering Management (2005) all from UMR. He has industry experience in the areas of process improvement/reengineering and mechanical design. His research interests include organizational behavior, virtual teams, and managing people in organizations.Susan Murray, University of Missouri-RollaDavid Spurlock

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Nels Wirkkala, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation The authors are gratefulfor the support obtained from NSF to further engineering education.VII Bibliography1 Higley,K.A., Marianno,C.M., “Making Engineering Education Fun”, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol 90, No. 1, pp105-107, January 20012 Davis,B.G., “Tools for Teaching”, Jossey-Bass Publishers, San Francisco, 1993, p100.3 Piaget,J., “To Understand is to Invent”, Grossman, New York, 1973.4 Vygotsky,L., “Mind in Society: The Development of Higher Psychological Processes”, Harvard University Press, MA, 1978.5 Starrett,S., Morcos,M., “Hands-On, Minds-On Electric Power Education”, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol 90, No. 1, pp93-100, January 20016

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Stephen Pennell, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John White, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Charles Van Karsen, Michigan Technological University

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Mechanical Engineering

ASEE, Engineering Education for a Changing World: Project Report, . 1994, ASEE: Washington, D.C6 Starrett,S., Morcos,M., “Hands-On, Minds-On Electric Power Education”, Journal of Engineering Education, Vol 90, No. 1, pp93-100, January 20017 Avitabile,P., VanZandt,T., Hodgkins,J., Wirkkala,N., “An Online Acquisition System for a Second Order Mechanical System (RUBE)”, Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chigago, Illinois, June 2006 (to be published)8 Avitabile,P., VanZandt,T., Hodgkins,J., Wirkkala,N., “Second Order Mechanical Online Acquisition System (RUBE)”, Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chigago, Illinois, June 2006 (to be published

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

2006-813: INTRODUCTION TO SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY CAREERS ANDLEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS FOR WOMEN AND GIRLSMargaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana Margaret Ratcliff is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering Technology at Purdue University College of Technology in Columbus, Indiana and has been there since January 2005. Before joining Purdue University at Columbus, she spent 11 years in industry working mostly as a Product Design Engineer, Senior Project Engineer, and Structural Analyst. She earned a M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Tulane University.JoDell Steuver, Purdue University JoDell K

Conference Session

Engineering Management Division 1: The Practice of EMD

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Christina McCoy P.E., Oklahoma State University; Carisa H. Ramming, Oklahoma State University

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Diversity

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Engineering Management

civil/architectural engineeringcurriculums. As these topics are covered, it is helpful to keep in mind that questions wereframed in order to relate each topic to overall job satisfaction and inclination to remain part ofthe structural engineering work force.Pay and compensation The survey did not raise a concern for unequal pay for equal work for a majority ofsurvey respondents. Reference chart below. As can be seen, both men and women show equalpay upon entering the profession. As years of experience grow, the pay gap tends to widen, withmen earning more than women. However, survey evaluators found that at all levels except forPrincipal, the gap is not statistically significant and can be explained by secondary factors. Thereport gives

Conference Session

IED Technical Session: Preparing Courses for the Future

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Jimmy Bill Linn; Tolulope B. Awojana, East Carolina University; Philip J. Lunsford II, East Carolina University

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Industrial Engineering

Paper ID #22496Designing a Converged Plant-wide Ethernet/IP Lab for Hands-on DistanceLearning: An Interdisciplinary Graduate ProjectDr. John Pickard, East Carolina University Dr. Pickard is an Assistant Professor at East Carolina University in the College of Engineering and Tech- nology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate Information and Computer Technology (ICT) courses within the Department of Technology Systems. Dr. Pickard plays an active role in building positive and sustainable industry relationship between the college, local businesses, and industry partners. Current industry recognized certifications include

Conference Session

Let’s Get Pumped: Innovative Approaches for Better Student Engagement

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victoria Bennett, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tarek Abdoun, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Casper Harteveld, Northeastern University; Flora P McMartin, Broad-based Knowledge, LLC; Usama El Shamy P.E., Southern Methodist University

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Civil Engineering

educational gaps in geotechnicalengineering education through the development and implementation of a transferable andscalable Mixed Reality and Mobile (MR&M) Educational Game, “GeoExplorer.” A game-basedcourse module was implemented in existing geotechnical engineering courses at RensselaerPolytechnic Institute (RPI). The newly developed game has the potential to transform the waygeotechnical engineering is taught by addressing the current critical gap of lack of exposure tofield testing and practical experience. Ultimately, the use of MR&M games should result in abetter-trained and globally minded workforce. The game will be available for free for educatorsand its implementation does not require additional resources. The game-based module

Conference Session

Engineering in a Societal Context

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Edward Niemi, Tulsa Community College

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Diversity

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

where, when etc. That is why; when I was a student, I hated history. I always thought why I would learn about what war was fought in what age and who did what when it has nothing to do with my life.The professional engineer went on to suggest, “You can make a difference if you tell itlike its story so that it sticks in your mind, and makes it interesting.” For many yearswhile serving as a history instructor at a community college I frequently heard similarstatements from the best students in STEM fields.STEMstoryEducation has undergone a revolution in a generation. Many of us learned handwriting ingrade school, read Dick and Jane primers, performed calculations on a slide ruler, studiedmechanical drawing, and took vocational

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session - Ethics Decision-Making

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Fernando Cruz; Wilfrido A. Moreno P.E., University of South Florida; Joel Howell, University of South Florida

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Engineering Ethics

real-world proposals, elaborationsincerity, self-knowledge and self-management.and discussion of projects, and interaction with Keep in mind that the indicators are transversal toindustry networks. These mediations require the all courses.permanent observation and monitoring of ethicalcompetencies by the faculty in order to be effective. The indicators of achievement seek the evidence that the student shows:Ethical competencies should not be presentedseparately from the professional competencies - Active listeningsought by the program in training engineers. Ethical - Communicates assertivelycompetencies should be included within all the

Conference Session

Your Best in 5 Minutes: Demonstrations of Hands-On and Virtual In-Class Teaching Aids

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Lanning, University of California, Irvine; Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University

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Diversity

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Civil Engineering

strategies to use in the classroom. His teaching philosophy includes building a strong learning community within each class and the use of high-impact practices to engage and challenge his students.Dr. Matthew W. Roberts, Southern Utah University Dr. Roberts has been teaching structural engineering topics for 17 years. He is a professor of engineering at Southern Utah University. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Fighting “plug and chug” structural design through effective and experiential demonstrationsAbstractStructural engineering students are prone to conflating structural design with the ability to“plug-and-chug” prescriptive specification

Conference Session

Teaching and Assessment in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University; Jennifer Cole, Northwestern University; Kevin D. Dahm, Rowan University; Laura P. Ford, University of Tulsa; Lucas James Landherr, Northeastern University; David L. Silverstein P.E., University of Kentucky; Christy Wheeler West, University of South Alabama

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Chemical Engineering

Paper ID #25970How We Teach: ThermodynamicsDr. Margot A Vigeant, Bucknell University Margot Vigeant is a professor of chemical engineering at Bucknell University. She earned her B.S. in chemical engineering from Cornell University, and her M.S. and Ph.D., also in chemical engineering, from the University of Virginia. Her primary research focus is on engineering pedagogy at the undergraduate level. She is particularly interested in the teaching and learning of concepts related to thermodynamics. She is also interested in active, collaborative, and problem-based learning, and in the ways hands-on activities such as making

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eleazar Marquez, Rice University; Samuel Garcia Jr., Texas State University; Samuel Molina, Rice University

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Mechanical Engineering

implicationsof the theory of multiple intelligences. Educational Researcher, 18(8), 4.[16] Gardner, H. (1983). Frames of Mind. New York: Basic Book Inc.[17] Woods, D.R. (1997). Issues in implementation in an otherwise conventional programme. InBoud, D.& Feletti, G.I. (eds.) The challenge of problem-based learning, 2nd ed, Kogan Page,London. 173-180.[18] Woods, D. R., Hrymak, A.N., Marshall, R.R., Wood, P.E., Crowe, C.M., Hoffman, T.W.,Wright, J.D., Taylor, P.A., Woodhouse, K.A., & Bouchard, C.G.K. (1997). Developing problemsolving skills: The McMaster problem solving program. Journal of Engineering Education, 86, 2,75-91.[19] Johnson, P.A. (1999). Problem-based, cooperative learning in the engineering classroom.Journal of Professional Issues in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ron Averill, Michigan State University

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Mechanical Engineering

Paper ID #26192Board 96: The Seven C’s of Solving Engineering ProblemsDr. Ron Averill, Michigan State University Ron Averill joined the faculty at Michigan State University in 1992. He currently serves as the Associate Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. His research focus is on pedagogy, design optimization of large and complex systems, analysis of composite materials and structures, and design for sustainable agriculture. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 The Seven C’s of Solving Engineering Problems1. IntroductionMost

Conference Session

Virtual and Web Learning in Chemical Engineering

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard A. Davis, University of Minnesota Duluth

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Chemical Engineering

. 8-22, 1996.8. G. Huvard, "Make Summer Internship a Learning Experience," Chemical Engineering Education, vol. 32, no. 1, 1998.9. P. Eakins, The Theory and Practice of Cooperative Education, Victoria University of Technology, 1997.10. National Research Council, "How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School, Expanded Edition (2000)," 22 January 2016. [Online]. Available: http://www.nap.edu/catalog/9853/how-people-learn-brain- mind-experience-and-school-expanded-edition.11. "Moodle," The Moodle Project, [Online]. Available: https://moodle.org/. [Accessed 22 January 2016].12. J. Pennebaker and M. Francis, "Cognitive, emotional, and language processes in disclosure," Cognition and Emotion, pp. 601-626

Conference Session

Notable Topics in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shashi S. Nambisan P.E., University of Tennessee - Knoxville; Kwaku Frimpong Boakye, University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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Civil Engineering

young minds to engineering careers includingtransportation. The literature documents that experiential learning approaches are extremelyeffective in this regard5. That is when context-based (or authentic) educational strategies that linkreal-world situations to concepts and principles are adopted by teachers. Such approaches areextremely effective at helping students attain a deeper and long-term understanding of thesubject materials, which in turn stir their interest in their learning environment.The Next Generation Science Standards emphasize inquiry-based curriculum, instruction, andassessment and provide guidelines for science teaching and learning. Science inquiry“encompasses not only an ability to engage in inquiry but an understanding of

Conference Session

Student Recruitment and Retention in ET Programs and Labs in ET Programs

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Turner, Purdue University (Statewide Technology); Rustin Webster, Purdue University, New Albany; Danielle Reynolds; Timothy Cooley, Purdue University New Albany; Andrew McCart , Purdue Polytechnic; Joseph F Dues Jr., Purdue Polytechnic New Albany

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Engineering Technology

missionexperience that included appropriate technical content that informed participants of the program offeringsat Purdue Polytechnic. As such, the critical components of the event requiring development prior to theevent included a) an event script and supporting media, b) a physical 3-D Martian surface, c) a roboticrover based on LEGO Mind Storm robots, d) custom sensors and hardware to extend the capabilities ofthe rover, and e) instructional documents for student preparation of their “news releases”. a) Script and MultimediaTo engage students in PMTM, they were asked to role play as if they were design engineers in anaerospace think tank. To make the experience as authentic as possible, a fictional mars rover campaignwas created and the engineering

Conference Session

Teaching Problem Solving in a Multidisciplinary Context

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kerrie A Douglas, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tanya Faltens, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Heidi A. Diefes-Dux, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Krishna Madhavan, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

Exercise. (2010). at 11. Bransford, J. D., Brown, A. L. & Cocking, R. R. How people learn: Brain, mind, experience, and school. (National Academy Press, 1999). at 12. Michael, D. R. & Chen, S. L. Serious games: Games that educate, train, and inform. (Muska & Lipman/Premier-Trade, 2005). at 13. White, B. Y. & Frederiksen, J. R. Inquiry, Modeling, and Metacognition: Making Science Accessible to All Students. Cogn. Instr. 16, 3–118 (1998).14. Smith, P. L. & Ragan, T. J. Instructional design. (Wiley New York, NY, 1999)15. Wankat, P. C. Improving engineering and technology education by applying what is known about how people learn. J. SMET Educ. Innov. Res. 3, 3–8 (2002).16. Kubiszyn, T. &

Conference Session

Systems Engineering Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bungo Shiotani, University of Florida; Dante Augustus Buckley, University of Florida; Amy Elizabeth Bumbaco, University of Florida; Norman G. Fitz-Coy, University of Florida

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Systems Engineering

solutions throughout the project (e.g., design and integration through computergraphics/additive manufacturing, use of digital photography in multi-media and public relations,and planning and schedule/task management through the use of dynamic visual aids). With agoal in mind, the students were able to work towards the end goal through systems engineeringprocess while gaining valuable hands-on experience with real world engineering application (i.e.,how to orient a spacecraft). During the experience, SSG conducted formative assessments bymentoring the design and development of the experiment as well as individual team members’progress. In addition, a performance-based summative assessment of the students showed thatthe in-flight demonstration was a