Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

R. Andrew Schaffer; Patricia L. Fox; Cliff Goodwin

Session 1647 COMBINING TEACHING AND ADMINISTRATION: Faculty Evaluate the Practice Patricia L. Fox, Cliff Goodwin, and R. Andrew Schaffer Indiana University Purdue University IndianapolisAbstractThis pilot project assesses the practice of having school administrators routinely teach courses aspart of their workload. It identifies the reactions concerning the practice, from both faculty andadministrators, in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana UniversityPurdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). How this practice relates to the perceived effectivenessof the

Collection

1998 Annual Conference

Authors

Karl Smith

college instruction withconstructive controversy. ASHE-ERIC Higher Education Report, 25. Washington, D.C.: The George WashingtonUniversity.Johnson, D.W., Johnson, R.T., & Smith, K.A. 1998. Maximizing instruction through cooperative learning. ASEEPrism, 7(6), 24-29.Smith, K.A. 1995. Cooperative learning: Effective teamwork for engineering classrooms. IEEE EducationSociety/ASEE Electrical Engineering Division Newsletter. March, 1-6.Smith, K.A. 1996. Cooperative learning: Making "groupwork" work. In C. Bonwell & T. Sutherlund, Eds.,Active learning: Lessons from practice and emerging issues. New Directions for Teaching and Learning 67, 71-82.San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.Smith, K.A. Grading cooperative projects. In B. Anderson & B.W. Speck

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

Tagged Divisions

International

impediments. AsAllan Goodman, president and CEO at the International Education Institute aptly stated in aspeech delivered at Chatham University, “Languages convey much more than facts. Since theyare the repositories of culture, knowing them enables us to gain perspective” (Allan, 2009, pg.368).5 Therefore, interaction among students with differing native tongues provides invaluableopportunities to improve their language skills and cultural awareness simultaneously. Studentsfrom varying backgrounds, enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, are exposed to peer-led-team-learning environments through the Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), aninterdisciplinary collaboration in engineering projects. Figures 1 – 4 show examples of thevehicles built

Conference Session

Computer Gaming and Virtual Reality for Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Katrina Neville, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Ian Burnett, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

or live television situations. Page 15.86.4 Figure 2: Cameras in the real life studioThe control room is also used in the teaching of switching between different camera feeds andpre-recorded material. The control room (shown in figure 3) is where instructions are given tothe camera operators and where special effects are added. Concepts such as real time chroma(green screen) and transition effects are all taught. Using a series of monitors, camera switchingcan be taught so students can produce television. Figure 3: Vision switching deskOne of the major projects in this course is a

Conference Session

Developing Systems Engineering Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steve Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne; David Walden, Sysnovation, LLC

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

AC 2010-741: ASSOCIATE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONAL (ASEP)CERTIFICATION: A CREDENTIAL TAILORED FOR STUDENTS AND JUNIORENGINEERSSteve Walter, Indiana University-Purdue University, Fort Wayne Dr. Steve Walter is the Distinguished Professor of Systems Engineering at Indiana University – Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW). Before joining the IPFW faculty in 2006 he held positions as a systems engineer and project manager with the Northrop Grumman Space Systems Division where he served in a variety of systems engineering and program management roles. Prior to that, he was a senior member of the technical staff at the NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) where he developed new and innovative

Conference Session

The New ABET CE Criteria - Program Development

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Devine, CURRENTLY UNEMPLOYED

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

suggested improvements to theassignment. The following are some examples of student comments: - This was a good assignment. I struggled to find information to assign a grade. - It was a good assignment that was different from my normal classes. - Opened my eyes to all the different aspects included in infrastructure. - Assign in bigger groups. - Assign as individual project. - Very well paced assignment. - Would have loved to spent more time on the project, but with 4 other classes it was hard to focus on one particular assignment.Two students expressed interest in making formal presentations of the work they had done.Having students work in groups is desired so that the process used by various ASCE groupsworking

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

Tagged Divisions

International

the human beings as well as animals. Some companies are using non-food cellulose such as sorghum, agricultural and wood waste to make fuels for car. The futurewill tell its effectiveness.A Comparison Study The United States is the fastest- growing wind market worldwide. Texas is leading the nationeven the growth is distributed across much of the U.S. Market growth is spurring manufacturinginvestments in the United States by both national and international companies. Wind remainedeconomically competitive in 2008. In recent years the wind is consistently priced at or below thatof conventional electricity despite increasing project costs. The industry is predicting marketresurgence in 2010 after a slower 2009 due to recession. Solar energy is

Conference Session

Including Engineering Economy in All Curricula

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leland Blank, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

, ethical, and environmental aspectsthat may impact engineering projects.On one hand, these pressures to do more for less in less time means that formal treatmentof engineering economics in a separate course is often considered for removal from anengineering curriculum that currently includes it. On the other hand, the topic of aseparate course in engineering economics is not seriously considered for inclusion ascurricula are revised.Only a few engineering discipline curricula include formal training in project costing andeconomic analysis; usually, industrial, manufacturing, civil, petroleum, and engineeringmanagement. Commonly, other curricula, such as, mechanical, chemical, nuclear, andelectrical usually include some of the concepts and

Conference Session

Teaching Dynamics

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California, Berkeley; Daniel Kawano, University of California, Berkeley

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

analysis part of the projects. For several years the authors’ department has tried tointroduce computation into its courses and has grappled with the question of how more physicallyinsightful experiences could be created that wouldn’t require the type of resources that dedicatedlabs call for. The MoveIt modules have proven to be an effective way of addressing these needs.Without computation there can be no animation, and in order to produce the computationalresults the student must perforce derive the appropriate analytical equations.Instructors should note that the included modules are presented as baseline examples that caneasily be scaled back (making them more akin to short term homework) or expanded so as toallow a multi-week project

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University; Mariano Savelski, Rowan University; Krchnavek Robert, Rowan University; C. Stewart Slater, Rowan University; Vladimir DeDelva, Rowan University; Michael Glasspool, Rowan University; Muhammad Iftikhar, Rowan University; Keith McIver, Rowan University; Katherine Ross, Rowan University; Kathryn Whitaker, Rowan University; Tatsiana Sokal, Rowan University

. DevelopmentProgram II focuses on the stabilization of API (active pharmaceutical ingredient) nano-particlesin edible substrates1, 2. The higher surface areas of nano-particles results in higher materialbioavailability. Finally, Development Program III includes a drop-on-demand system to layer Page 15.784.2API’s on an edible substrate1, 2. The system could be portable and compact for use in third worldcountries and military applications. Rowan University partnered with the ERC-SOPS Center in2008 to provide outreach and training components to support the educational mission of theCenter. During the first year of the project, Rowan University worked with various

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade in Teaching II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter Schilling, MSOE

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

college students is procrastination. Students tend to wait until thelast minute to work on projects, especially if the project is longer than a day or two in duration.By procrastinating, students often end up rushing at the end to complete the project, resulting inthe student not obtaining the optimal educational benefit from the assignment. This syndromealso leads to long lines outside of the office door on the day or two before an assignment is due,as the students are frantically trying to complete an assignment and have questions that theycannot answer. Those who are able to work effectively under pressure complete the assignment,while those who do not either turn in substandard work or submit late assignments. The lateassignments receive

Conference Session

POTPOURRI

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guy Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Brian Tomaszewski, RIT

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

while serving in these roles and as the Director of the National Technology Training Center for the K-12 program and pre-engineering program Project Lead The Way.Brian Tomaszewski, RIT Dr. Tomaszewski is a Geographic Information Scientist whose research interests in the domains of Cartorgraphy, Geovisual Analytics, Geographic Information Retrieval, Context Modeling and Representation, Geocollaboration, and Disaster Management are targeted at developing web-based, collaborative geovisual analytic tools and computational procedures for contextualizing disaster situations through diverse forms of information. His relevant experience includes past work as a special consultant for the United Nations

Conference Session

Sustainability, Diversity, and STEM in Contemporary Energy Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John M. Robertson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Slobodan Petrovic, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

long term planning.Maturity is defined by the ability of a class of products to generate enough marketrevenue to sustain evolution and growth without subsidies or preferential trade conditions.At that stage of development, market growth is often determined more by constraints thanby new applications or performance features. These constraints are opportunities forthose who recognize them.Many parties have an interest in making objective assessments of the possible success ofemerging technologies - from venture capital investors to students pondering their careerdirection. To make the task more tractable, the process described in this paper is directedtowards generic new energy technologies rather than individual projects or products thatuse

Conference Session

Two-Year College Special Topics Potpourri

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Fraser, Long Beach City College

Tagged Divisions

Two Year College Division

differs here is the application. Ocean ScienceApplications in the form of underwater robotics is one that seems to capture theimagination of students of all ages and gender. Students love to build things thatexplore underwater. Much of underwater exploration is shrouded in mystery and areasthat they know they will never go themselves. Simple student projects such as“Finding Nemo” with a ROV must not be dismissed. Whatever the reason, it is thisauthor’s experience that the area of underwater robotics appeals to a wide studentbase regardless of their exposure or familiarity with the ocean.In response to the interest in the underwater robotics applications, changes were madeto the course outlines and course delivery. Previously, the three-robotics

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie M. Little-Wiles, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Linda L. Naimi, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

No. of Respondents Percent Course Content 236 88% Messages 43 16% Announcements 97 36% Calendar 67 25% Assignments 170 64% Web Links 82 31%The focus turned to the issue of grades. Students were asked if their instructors used Blackboardto report grades on assignments, projects and tests. 37% of students responded that all of their

Conference Session

Simulation and Virtual Instrumentation

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Antonio Francisco Mondragon, Rochester Institute of Technology; Prafull Purohit, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

design with a strong emphasis on hands-on experience for the students.The last module in the sequence is being taught as a capstone course that is geared more towardsindustrial like applications and industrial design environment. This includes project managementtechniques, version control and project sign-off milestones.Based on the above guidelines, we are developing a design experience for the students based ona popular commercial computer architecture such as the ARM processor[1, 2]; the flexibility ofextending this architecture by creating hardware accelerator blocks by the integration of a highdensity FPGA; and by the addition of off-the-shelf sensor components that are interconnectedthrough the popular I2C communications bus.During the

Conference Session

New Methods and Tools

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Ernest, Western Kentucky University; Jana Fattic, Western Kentucky University; Ni-Bin Chang, University of Central Florida; Shalini Chitrapu, Western Kentucky University; Paige Davenport, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

sensor network that triggers response based on changes inoverall system state, rather than the more expensive route of detecting specificintrusions with vector-specific sensors.Technical Project DetailsThere are two primary technical aspects of this project. ≠ Identification of water demand patterns, contamination scenarios, and simulation analysis. ≠ Development of the rules-based expert system.Identification of water demand patterns, contamination scenarios, and simulationanalysis was conducted by the UCF team. The EPANET[4] toolkit was used tosetup simulations of hydraulic and water quality scenarios. Outputs fromEPANET were analyzed by engineers and experts for creating rules andassessment of sensor deployment. Types, amount

Conference Session

Methods, Techniques and New Programs in Graduate Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Cox, Purdue University; Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University; Jiabin Zhu, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Phillip Dunston, Purdue University; Audeen Fentiman, Purdue University; Pamella Shaw, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career (CAREER) award winner and is a recipient of a Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE).Cyndi Lynch, Purdue University Cyndi Lynch is the Director of Fellowships and Graduate Student Professional Development in the Graduate School. Cyndi is a registered veterinary technician, focusing on animal behavior. She holds a bachelors degree in Animal Science and a Master of Science degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Purdue University. Research interests focus

Conference Session

Assessment & Continuous Improvement in ET: Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven Walk, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2010 Student Surveys of Course Knowledge and Skills: Improving Continuous ImprovementAbstractThe emphasis on curricula and program accreditation has moved from certification of teaching toconfirmation of learning. Commonly adopted outcomes and assessment methods reflect theobservations or opinions of the evaluator on the quality and quantity of learning demonstratedthrough various measures such as projects, presentations, or testing. Students achieveknowledge and skills objectives through the various learning opportunities, in other words thelearning tools, offered them. Instructors must have knowledge of student preferences,perceptions, and responses to the tools offered the students in

Conference Session

Attracting Young MINDS in Engineering - Part II

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Thomas, Virginia Tech; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

influence of mentors ofsimilar background?There are several key hypotheses that guide the research design and methods to be tested. ≠ Under-represented students are more likely to consider STEM when introduced by those of similar ethnic or socio-economic background ≠ Informal experiences have a greater likelihood to engage under-represented students in STEM pursuits than traditional classroom experiences ≠ Participating in outreach projects benefitting other under-represented groups provide the mentor or volunteer greater satisfaction and motivation in their own STEM pursuits ≠ Engaging in personal development experiences with under-represented STEM students and professionals provide adults and seniors

Conference Session

Technological Literacy for K-12 and for Community College Students: Concepts, Assessment, and Courses

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Randy Libros, Community College of Philadelphia; Kathleen Harter, Community College of Philadelphia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

. Use of nanostructured devices for tracking versus privacy issues and a hypotheticalcase study of a solar panel company (which uses nanotechnology in its manufacturing process)moving into a town provide opportunities to explore the societal impacts of nanotechnology.6PedagogyThe pedagogy employed for all the modules is active and cooperative and includes some if notall of these techniques in each module: group work, project based learning, role plays, paneldiscussions and guest speakers. The use of interactive, team-based activities in the course aredrawn from many of the “best-practices” identified in educational literature that have beenshown to increase student understanding and retention of materials as well as improve studentpersistence

Conference Session

Creativity and Innovation in Engineering Design

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Geoff Wright; Paul Skaggs, Brigham Young University; Richard Fry, Brigham Young University; Brian Howell, Brigham Young University; Richard West, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

engineering (Courter, 2006). In lightof the need to ensure our students are ready for the challenges in our global economy, we astechnology and engineering educators, need to ensure we are continuing to evolve our practicesand curriculum – which at present time, demands the need to include innovation as a keycomponent of technology and engineering curriculum.Methodology and FindingsThere are 3 phases to this research project: (a) developing and implementing the Innovation BootCamp, (b) evaluating the Innovation Boot Camp experience, and (c) assessing and restructuringthe Innovation Boot Camp. We discuss each in turn.Innovation Boot Camp Development The Innovation Design Team used the data they collected from their observations andvisits of

Conference Session

Automation Subjects in Manufacturing Education I

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nebojsa Jaksic, Colorado State University, Pueblo

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

physical and PLC ladder logic whendesigning simple automation projects. Combined lecture and laboratory activities implementingthe Kolb experiential learning cycle for the PLC module are addressed. The success of themodule is assessed and evaluated through student performance tests in solving design problemsusing ladder logic and through student surveys. Results demonstrate an effective method forstudent learning when lectures and labs are integrated in a meaningful manner.IntroductionIn engineering education, depending on the material to be learned and the instructor’s style ofteaching, a number of teaching and learning methodologies and their combinations are used.Since engineering is considered an applied discipline, many of the methods revolve

Conference Session

Main Plenary 1 - Sponsored by AMD: Establishing Innovative Strategies Through the Virtuous Cycle of Research in Engineering Education Regional Centre for Engineering Education - Malaysia (RCEE)

Collection

2012 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Khairiyah Mohd Yusof, Regional Centre for Engineering Education - Malaysia (RCEE); Zainura Zainon Noor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

technology in education.Syed Helmi Syed Hassan, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, Unverisiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Malaysia He will be participating in one of the sections in the plenary entitled: Detail example of innovative strategy in virtuous cycle of research - Cooperative Problem Based LearningDr. Zainura Zainoon Noor, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Dr Zainura Zainon Noor is a senior lecturer at the Department of Chemical Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM). She has experiences in green design and processes, life cycle assessment, cost benefit analysis, carbon footprint, greenhouse gas inventory and projection as well as sustainable de- velopment policy

Collection

2015 ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education

Authors

Adam Kirn, University of Nevada, Reno; David T Crowther, University of Nevada, Reno; Melissa Ann Jurkiewicz, University of Nevada

experiences.His projects involve studying student perceptions, beliefs and attitudes towards becomingengineers, problem solving processes, and cultural fit. His education includes a B.S. inBiomedical Engineering from Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Bioengineeringand Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education from Clemson University.2) Melissa Jurkiewicz is an Assistant Professor of Secondary Science Education at UNR. Herresearch focuses on teachers’ formative assessment practices in a variety of contexts withinscience classrooms. Her education includes a B.S. in Biology and a M.A.T. in secondary scienceeducation from the University of South Carolina and a Ph.D. in Science Education from theUniversity of Georgia.3) David Crowther is the

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Kerrie L. Schattler, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

Tagged Topics

Faculty Development

projects spon- sored by the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Center for Transportation, Peoria County Highway Department, FHWA, ITE, OSHA, Michigan DOT, AAA, and others. Dr. Al-Khafaji is the Executive Director of the Center for Emerging Technologies in Infrastructure and a Professor of Civil Engineering at Bradley University. He earned his BS in Civil Engineering and MS degree in Construction Management from Wayne State University in Detroit, Michigan. He received a second MSCE in soil dynamics and a Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan. Dr. Al-Khafaji is the co-author of 11 engineering textbooks including Nu- merical Methods, geotechnical, Statics and

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

Collection

2014 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Robert W Fuessle, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

Tagged Topics

Curriculum and Lab Development

engineering andconstruction firms reach out around the globe, it is essential to prepare civilengineers/constructors to meet the challenge.Outcome j of ABET requires that students have a “knowledge of contemporary professionalpractice issues in management, business, public policy, and leadership in a multicultural andsocial context”5. Internationalization is also deeply embedded in this outcome. Civilengineering consulting and construction are businesses that manage the project from its veryconception through the building phase. Civil infrastructure is often dependent on governmentpolicy and funding in any country around the globe. Hence, civil engineers and constructorsneed to be visible leaders in public policy6.Outcome c mentions a student’s study

Conference Session

Reception & Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Steven Chingnam Goh, University of Southern Queensland

Tagged Topics

ASEE International Forum

engineers and theirservices they provide across borders. New scientific and engineering discovery are pushingthe boundary of engineering applications, particularly in complex systems andinterdisciplinary engineered solutions. This scenario presents many new challenges forengineering organizations in that one project for new autonomous gold mine may start withpreliminary design in London (UK) with German-trained engineers, then developed furtherwith detailed design in Houston (Texas) with a mix of US and Brazilian-trained engineers,and followed by design validation and verification in Singapore with a mix of British andAsian-trained engineers, and project managed by Australasian-trained engineers during theconstruction phases in Laos, all within

Conference Session

Partner Organization Plenary II

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Vasiliy Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilyevna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Mansur Galikhanov, Kazan National Research Technological University; Alina Guzhova, Kazan National Reserch Technological University

Tagged Topics

Partner Society Plenary

market.Nonconformance of the labor force, the educational level of professionals and quickly evolvingbusiness requirements represent 3 aspects that have hindered this evolution. There has been along-felt need to modernize the professional education system, particularly because Russia, aswell as many other countries, lacks skilled engineers. One potential solution to help solve thisproblem is to develop new approaches to engineering education.The Socio-Economic Development Plan of the Russian Federation which enunciates the goals ofthe educational system to the year 2020 includes establishing world-class research and educationcenters that integrate advanced research and educational programs to staff and develop nationalinnovation projects. Other important goal

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mary Frances Stewart; Malgorzata Zywno

Learning Styles of Engineering Students, Online Learning Objects and Achievement Malgorzata S. Zywno and M. F. (Frankie) Stewart Ryerson UniversityAbstractThis paper presents the results of a research project investigating the effectiveness of an onlinelearning object and identifying behavior patterns of engineering students with different learningstyles that may affect their learning. Traditional instruction methods support only a narrow rangeof student learning styles. Instructional technology has a potential to expand the range of teachingstrategies. The authors have been using multimedia in their teaching to enhance active