Conference Session

Best. Class. Ever.

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Victor M. Ugaz, Texas A&M University; Aashish Priye, Texas A&M University ; Yassin A. Hassan, Texas A&M University

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Chemical Engineering

help of fluorescent beads.”These responses helped catalyze a discussion about issues involved in successfulcommercialization of basic research. This is a process that involves multiple steps on a myriadof levels, each with its own considerations. Often research that appears promising in the lab isnot ultimately successful as a commercial product for reasons that have nothing to do with thescientific or technical innovation. The students (and instructor) came away with an increasedawareness of these issues, and a greater focus on this aspect is planned in future labs targeted atthis audience.Some challenges were encountered in tailoring the content to the appropriate audience, andadjusting the scope of the hands-on activities to fit the time

Conference Session

Research on Engineering Design Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas D. Fila, Purdue University; Senay Purzer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Educational Research and Methods

: Multi-year program plan. Retrieved from: http://apps1.eere.energy.gov/buildings/publications/pdfs/ssl/ssl_mypp2011_web.pdf12. Kelley, T., & Littman, J. (2001). The art of innovation: Lessons in creativity from IDEO, America’s leading design firm. New York: Doubleday.13. Smith, S. M., Ward, T. B., & Schumacher, J. S. (1993). Constraining effects of examples in a creative idea generation task. Memory & Cognition, 21(6), 837–845.14. Amabile, T. (1982). Social psychology of creativity: A consensual assessment technique. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 43(5), 997–1013.15. Christiaans, H. H. C. M. (2005). Creativity as a design criterion. Creativity Research Journal, 14(1), 41–54

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Simulations and Visualizations

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Luiz Curotto, Federal University of Parana, Brazil; Kurt C. Gramoll, University of Oklahoma

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

using multi threads and hundreds of coresare available on the server cluster, hundreds of users can be attended simultaneously.The chosen time-based collision physics engine fits extremely well in the research scope. Since itdoes not provide acceleration results, this feature has to be implemented as soon as possible.Parallel programming still has to be done, as well as the implementation of some cosmeticeffects on the web page, more experiments and a complete user’s guide including thespecifications of the projects.Since the system is new and just started operation on spring semester, 2012, there is no students’feedback. The authors plan to introduce this methodology in a Dynamics course this academicyear.The entire package will be available

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter W. Schilling Jr., Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Design in Engineering Education

traditional exam review guide. This exam reviewguide (or review sheet) lists the course outcomes from which the instructor will be selectingquestions for the given exam. These outcomes generally can be taken directly from the dailylearning outcomes used to plan the syllabus. Page 25.501.4Students at MSOE have a lot of meetings, especially as senior design gets closer. This makesscheduling meetings very tough. To help improve this situation, a decision has been made tocreate an automated meeting scheduler system. The system will use the existing Exchangeserver in Outlook and an iPhone application.To schedule a meeting, a student creates a meeting

Conference Session

NSF Grantees' Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard M. Bennett, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; William Schleter, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Taimi Olsen, University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville

Tagged Topics

NSF Grantees Poster Session

other topics. All work at the TENN TLC is carefully researched and planned in order to bring best practices and innovative methods to UTK faculty, lecturers, and GTAs. Olsen earned her doctorate in american and twentieth century literature at UNC-Chapel Hill in 1997, after which she taught at a private college for 12 years, eventually serving as Full Professor and Department Chair. She published Transcending Space: Architectural Places in works by Henry David Thoreau, E. E. Cummings and John Barth, Bucknell UP, 2000, has published numerous articles in her field, and has presented regionally and nationally on faculty development and assessment issues.Dr. Stan Guffey, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Stan Guffey

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Assessment in Graphics Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Niall Seery, University of Limerick; Diarmaid Lane, University of Limerick; Donal Canty, University of Limerick

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

predetermined thing. It is characterized by rigidplanning and explicit methods of recording or quantifying the student activity. On the otherhand divergent assessment emphasizes student understanding rather than the agenda of theassessor. The critical aspect of this approach is to establish what a student knows,understands or is able to do at the end of a learning task. It is characterized by more flexibleforms of planning with open forms of recording or presentation of student work/learning, Page 25.29.4analyzing the interaction of the student and the curriculum from the point of view of thestudent.The focus of assessment must develop an internal capacity

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Recruitment and Retention Matters in Engineering Technology

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason K. Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William R. Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald C. Richter, Eastern Washington University; Terence L. D. Geyer, Eastern Washington University; Doris M. Munson, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

., What's the Story with Class Attendance? First-Year Students: Statistics and Perspectives.South African Journal of Higher Education 2010; 24(4):, 630-645.20. Webb T, Christian J, & Armitage C. Helping students turn up for class: Does personality moderate the effectiveness of an implementation intention intervention?. Learning & Individual Differences. September 2007; 17(4):316-327.21. White K, Thomas I, Johnston K, & Hyde M. Predicting Attendance at Peer-Assisted Study Sessions for Statistics: Role Identity and the Theory of Planned Behavior. Journal of Social Psychology. August 2008;148(4):473-492.22. Yao J. F. J., Chiang T. M., Correlation between class attendance and grade.Journal of Computing Sciences in Colleges

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Systems Engineering Curriculum and Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kahina Lasfer, Stevens Institute of Technology; Arthur Pyster, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering

Professors AAUP. Contingent Appointments and the Academic Profession, AAUP Policy 10th Edition, 2006, http://www.aaup.org/AAUP/issues/contingent/ (Accessed September 2011).4. Daryl G., Smith D G., Turner C.S., Osei-Kofi N., Richards S. “Interrupting the Usual: Successful Strategies for Hiring Diverse Faculty”. The Journal of Higher Education, 75:2, March/April 2004.5. Kezar A.J., Sam C. “Understanding the New Majority of Non Tenure Track Faculty in Higher Education: Demographics, Experiences, and Plans of Action”. ASHE Higher Education Report, 36, November 2010.6. Waltman J., Hollenshead C., August L., Miller J., Bergom I. “Contingent Faculty in a Tenure Track World”. Center for the Education of Women, University of

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Azizurahman Azimi, Herat University

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International

technology in the classroom, pedagogicalinnovations, and student-centered learning.Since the partnership began in 2007, a total of 17 instructors from Herat University pursued theirmasters’ degrees in different disciplines of engineering at the University of Hartford. In additionto their coursework leading to a master’s degree, they shadowed UH instructors and through thismentoring, they learned technological applications available and are installed at HU via theWorld Bank and USAID funding. They developed and updated, student-centered coursematerials, assessment methodologies, and plans for continuing education and professionaldevelopment strategies. A number of the instructors also have implemented the Mechatronicsand Architecture programs. These

Conference Session

Engineering and Public Policy I

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mickey R. Wilhelm P.E., University of Louisville

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Engineering and Public Policy

the school, about the importance of engineers insolving problems and developing products, systems and services used by the public everyday, but who are, for the most part, taken for granted.It must be noted that the author secured permission from the director of the Office ofCommunications and Marketing (OCM) of the university before entering into a contractwith the PR firm to develop the program. The director agreed, subject to two provisos:(1) Any PR campaign developed as a result of this initiative must not compete with theuniversity’s PR programs, and (2) OCM must be kept informed of the nature of the Page 25.133.2campaign and plans during program

Conference Session

Ethical Issues II: Academic Integrity and Student Development

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Narciso F. Macia P.E., Arizona State University, Polytechnic; Robert W. Nowlin, Retired

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Engineering Ethics

understood. For instance, one might know how and where to use sugar (skill) butat the same time have no idea of how sugar is produced (theoretical knowledge). Also, onemight know how to describe the chemical and physical reaction that arrests material degradationin a galvanized metal (theoretical knowledge) but have never galvanized a part.In summary, this paper has three goals:1. Provide some ethical motivation for university administrators to put in place programs thathelp a prospective student choose a degree program that matches his/her interests, academicskills and immediate and long-term career plans.2. Present a graphical representation that can be used to contrast the various characteristics ofengineering programs that can be used as a

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Craig G. Downing, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

. Mechanical Engineering Technology)? 2. Does your organization hire Engineering Technology (Bachelor Science) Graduates? 3. If yes, in what capacity (i.e. Engineering, Maintenance, Technical Support, etc.)?The brevity of the questionnaire was critical since it was embedded in a larger survey thatparticipants were provided prior to their visit to campus. Before deploying the instrument, theOffices of Institutional Research, Planning and Assessment (IRPA) and Career Servicesreviewed the items for appropriateness, format, item clarity, and ease of use. After incorporatingthe suggestions, the instrument was finalized and administered. Participants were given a two-week window of opportunity, a week before and after their campus visit, to respond

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques, and New Programs in Graduate Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roobik Gharabagi, Saint Louis University; Huliyar S. Mallikarjuna, Saint Louis University; David E. Webb, Saint Louis University

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Graduate Studies

Policy and Social Work courses International Social Work 3 The Metropolis 3 Research Methods for Public Policy Analysis 3 Research Methods for Social Work 3 Sustainable Economic Development 3 Urban Systems and Services 3 Land Use Planning and Analysis 3 Science, Technology and Public Policy 3 Organizational Theory and Behavior

Conference Session

The Transition from Secondary to College Mathematics

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, RWTH Aachen University; Olivier Frédéric Pfeiffer, Technische Universität Berlin; Omar Musa Hasan, American University of Mdaba; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universität Berlin

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Mathematics

. During the recent four years, Pfeiffer focused on the organization and coordination of the involved teams and contributed to several other eLearning-related projects. He is also involved in the planning and application of future eLearning projects at TUB and is the coordinator of the Erasmus Mundus Action 2 AVEMPACE, a student and academic staff exchange program between the EU, Jordan, and Syria. In 2008-09, he spent four months of research at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Amman. His research interest focuses on the development of interactive mathematical objects especially supporting the visualization of complex mathematics and physics-related problems. Contact Information: Technis- che Universitt

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Shaw, University of Southern California; Michael Crowley, University of Southern California; Jaebong Yoo, University of Southern California; Hao Xu, University of Southern California; Jihie Kim, University of Southern California

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Computing & Information Technology

support social and collaborative graph annotation tofacilitate data understanding by social scientists and intelligence analysts. Each of thesecommunities desired to understand data from their unique perspectives, and came to anunderstanding based on the underlying flexibility of the tools. However, sophisticated dataanalysis tools are expensive and instructional needs are unique to each class. Moreover, becauseof the instructor’s unique relationship with the course data, we felt it was important to usecurrent and authentic data. We do, however, plan to interview different instructors about thissame data in the future, and so will be looking at this issue in more depth.ConclusionsThe Pedagogical Workflows team has been developing graphs to

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship and Innovation: Teaching Methods and Assessment

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

that education in a new learningparadigm will prepare students for the work ahead of them (Cox, Grasha and Richlin, Page 25.214.21997). This indeed helps in raising expectations from the students. Whether it beperformance arts like theatre and music, or be it a laboratory setting like physics orbiology, student performance can be effectively accentuated by adopting creativeinstructional lesson plans. Furthermore, many of our educational institutions have triedto move away from emphasizing the establishment of a strong knowledge-base (Youngand Young, 1999). In this paper the author discusses two models that he has successfully utilized

Conference Session

Robotics and Automation

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheng Y. Lin P.E., Old Dominion University; John R. Hackworth, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

ASSIGN GRADES IN THIS COURSE.7 IN ORDER TO GET GOOD GRADES ON TESTS AND 15 RATE THE FAIRNESS OF THE INSTRUCTOR INASSIGNMENTS, I HAD TO KNOW THE COURSE MATERIALS ASSIGNING GRADES.OUTLINED IN THE SYLLABUS AND DISCUSSED IN CLASS8 THE INSTRUCTOR’S PRESENTATIONS WEREINFORMATIVE.Table 2 shows the questionnaires for the Student Teaching Evaluation at the University,the class received an average of 4.9 out of 5.0 when compared to the averages of theDepartment (4.2) and College (4.2). Plans have been implemented to continue monitoringthe results of future class performances.8. SummaryThe automation laboratory is developed to conduct a project-based for a lecture. Resultsshow that the test performance improves in all main topic areas when

Conference Session

Projects in Alternative Energy

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmed H. ElSawy, Tennessee Technological University; George M. Graham P.E., Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

tower at arate of 7 gallons per hour. It was planned to have two dry wash filtration towers in order toensure that the maximum amounts of contaminants are removed in a shorter period of time. Thefirst tower is known as the lead tower and the second is known as the lag tower. From the drytowers, the biodiesel is pumped into a holding air tight and sealed tank, where it is ready to usein virtually any diesel engine. Figure 2 shows the drywash filtration towers designed for this purpose. Drywash towers werebuilt from inexpensive 4-inch diameter PVC pipes. Once the drywash media is in the tower, theoperator needs to allow up to 150% expansion of the media, or maximum fill point should onlybe 40-45% of the tower. Because this process is not using

Conference Session

NEW THIS YEAR! - ASEE Main Plenary II: Best Paper Recognition & Industry Day Session: Corporate Member Council Speaker

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan F. Freeman, Northeastern University

Tagged Topics

ASEE Board of Directors, Corporate Members Council

withservice and humanitarian foci –referred to as service-oriented projects– for students to work onin teams. The research analyzes the change in students’ attitudes, and reveals that learningservice through selected project types has an impact similar to that of service learning. Resultsshow that there are some changes in attitudes and future planned activities after participation inthese projects, similar to those seen in hands-on service-learning environments. In addition,comparisons of students on non-service focused projects to those on actual service-learning orservice-oriented projects show they are significantly less affected in terms of concern for socialproblems or that non-profit work is a true venue for engineering work.Introduction and

Conference Session

Outreach Activities and Introductory Materials Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tasha Zephirin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Mohammad Mayy, Norfolk State University; Monica Farmer Cox, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Tanya S. David, Norfolk State University

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Materials

-stage approach utilized. • Identify desired results. – What do I want students to learn? • Determine acceptable evidence – How will I know students learned what they were supposed to learn? • Plan learning experiences and instruction – What experiences/activities/instruction can I include to make sure students learn what

Conference Session

What Are We Learning About Co-op and Experiential Education Experience?

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Joseph A. Raelin, Northeastern University; Margaret B. Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; David L. Whitman, University of Wyoming; Jerry Carl Hamann, University of Wyoming; Leslie K. Pendleton, Virginia Tech

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

paper first presents the background, conceptual framework, and methodology of the study.Next, we describe the results to date regarding the effect of cooperative education, in conjunctionwith descriptive measures of respondent demographics, on self-efficacy change. We thenconclude by reviewing the significant findings of the study thus far and describe future plans ofthis on-going study of pathways to retention among undergraduate students in engineering.BackgroundThe field of cooperative education and internships has proposed the use of the concept of self-efficacy as a promising avenue to link practice-oriented learning processes to learningoutcomes.2 Self-efficacy is defined as an individual’s perceived level of competence or thedegree to

Conference Session

Engineering Management Applications

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

S. Jimmy Gandhi, Stevens Institute of Technology; Alex Gorod, Visiting Fellow, University of Adelaide

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy, Engineering Management, Industrial Engineering

affecting everything from the day to day operations ofthe business to senior management’s strategic plans. Economies of scale, scope and skills appearto be wiped out by what Jagersma refers to as “economies of complexity [3].” Increasing complexity has resulted in risks being more prevalent. However, sincecomplexity is a new norm and requires new perspectives, engineering managers today are notfully prepared to manage the risks that arise as a result of these complexities. Managingcomplexity and the risks associated with it currently represents an unclear territory for businessesglobally [4]. According to a study conducted by KPMG at the beginning of last year [5], 94% ofsenior managers stated that managing complexity is one of the most

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching in Architectural Engineering

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Blythe Marlow Vogt, Kansas State University

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Architectural

each day with a 40 minute lecture and then skill/activity workbook assignments andquizzes. The TEVALS and feedback for the course was excellent. But recurring themes to thestudent comments were noted. “I find it easier to ask the students sitting next to me in the classroom for assistance and guidance because they are doing the exact same steps I am.” “It would be nice to be able to do these assignments on my personal PC instead of having to come to campus.” “I wish this course was offered online so I could start my internship sooner and work on this course in the evenings and weekends.”The department and faculty planned for a subsequent offering as an elective during theuniversity’s intercessions each year

Conference Session

Engineering Technology Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James E. Globig, University of Dayton; Michael J. Kozak, University of Dayton

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

circuit with “flappin‟ in the wind” meaning “nocurrent flow, no voltage drop” where Vo = VR2.The “Rubber Band Rule”Consider Figure 35: Figure 3Students try to solve this series-parallel circuit every which way. But one thing for certain; R3and R4 are definitely in series: NOT! To solve circuits like these, first we utilize Boylestad‟s Page 25.1344.4General Approach number 16: “1. Take a moment to study the problem “in total” and make a brief mental sketch of the overall approach you plan to use. The result may be time and energy saving short cuts.”To teach the recognition whether two

Conference Session

First-year Programs Poster Session

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jordan Michelle Hornback, University of Colorado at Boulder

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First-Year Programs

-build approach culminating in a tangible project by the end of the semester. About half the firstyear cohort (~700) enrolls in the course; of these, 66% fulfill a major requirement and the restvolunteer for the course. Previous research has not found differences in retention betweenvolunteers and required takers.[1] FYEP survey and focus group assessments indicate growth intechnical areas as well as satisfaction with the course from the variety of classroom experiencesthat enhance students’ engineering abilities while helping to develop their identity as anengineer. Hands-on and teamwork experiences also contribute to students’ knowledge ofengineering as a career.The FYEP course follows a curriculum plan that is uniquely different from the

Conference Session

Retention and Two-year to Four-year Transfer

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cheryl Carrico P.E., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Chosang Tendhar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

(task-specific self-efficacy) under normative conditions. Self-efficacycan also be viewed as one’s belief in their ability to overcome barriers to achieve a desiredperformance (coping efficacy). Within SCCT, task specific and coping efficacy are both studiedas predictors of choice goals and persistence. Interests refer to people’s likes and dislikes aboutan activity (engineering). An outcome expectation is the belief about the consequences ofperforming a behavior (e.g., earning money or helping others). Goals are the intention, plan, oraspiration to engage in an activity (e.g. engineering studies) or to obtain an outcome (become anengineer)4,6

Conference Session

Faculty Career Development

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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Women in Engineering

AC 2012-5574: TRENDS IN DOCTORAL EDUCATION: ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS’ PERSPECTIVES ON FACULTY ADVISINGDr. Joyce B. Main, Purdue University, West Lafayette Joyce B. Main is a Visiting Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue Univer- sity. She holds a Ph.D. in learning, teaching, and social policy from Cornell University, and an Ed.M. in administration, planning, and social policy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Page 25.1378.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Trends in Doctoral Education: Engineering

Conference Session

Technological Literacy and the Non-science College Student

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariana Tafur, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Johannes Strobel, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

Technological and Engineering Literacy/Philosophy of Engineering

interaction between troubleshooter’sdecision and artifact outcomes in order to draw conclusion about the system’s faults andtherefore developing diagnose skills.This appropriate learning environment is intrinsically related to technological literacy because ofthe interaction with the artifact, which is technology itself.References1. International Technology Education Association. Standards for Technological Literacy: Content for the Study of Technology. Third Edition ed. Reston, VA: ITEA; 2007: http://www.iteawww.org/TAA/PDFs/xstnd.pdf.2. Alcaldia de Funza. Funza: Ciudad Eficiente. Plan de Desarrollo. 2011; www.funza.gov.co/plan.shtml, 2011.3. Alcaldia de Funza. Acuerdo No.15 Diciembre 07 de 2007. 2011; http

Conference Session

Two-year Institutions Help Fill the STEM Pipeline

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George D. Ford, Western Carolina University; Robert Elliot Steffen, Western Carolina University; Robert Wayne Ford, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

locatedthroughout the state. Accrediting organizations and taxpayer considerations have propelled costefficiency measures, such as student retention, to the forefront of strategic plans for the state’suniversities. Over 222,000 students were most recently served by University campuses. Of thisnumber of students, about 32,000 were freshman undergraduates [UNC, 2010]. Based uponaverage campus retention rates of 80.7%, almost 6200 freshman students would be expected todrop out in their first year. At a conservative estimate of $10,000 per year in average tuition andexpenses per student, this dropout rate could cost as much as $62,000,000 annually to taxpayersin North Carolina. State and local tax burdens hit a 25-year high, according to a Tax Foundationstudy

Conference Session

Progress in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Punit Deotale, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

automobilemanufacturing environment [11], electronic/circuit card design, assembly, fabrication, anddistribution [12-14], and generic manufacturing planning and quality management activities[15,16]. One interesting example is the Virtual Disk Drive Design Studio [17]. In this game,students build on three different learning styles: (1) literature search and abstract theory, (2)consultations from experts and (3) design studio. Students are asked to launch their new diskdrives in a certain time frame, simulating the idea of time-to-market. Theoretcial work about linebalancing program has been developed since 1980; however, over the years, as manufacturingtechnology advances, the complexity of the problem increases as well. Mazziotti, Armstrong,and Powell [18