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ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Thursday, June 27

Thank you for attending the ASEE Conference!

Thursday, June 27

Thank you, everyone, for contributing to a successful 2013 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition. We look forward to welcoming all of you at the 121st annual conference next year in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Events highlights:

Rounding up the conference events was the ASEE Annual Reception and Banquet, highlights of which are pictured below.

The gala event provided a perfect close for this year’s conference, as we welcomed incoming president Ken Galloway and members of the 2013-2014 ASEE Board of Directors. Awards were presented to ASEE Campus Representative Winners, the 2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honorees, and recipients of the 2013 ASEE Society and National Awards.

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Terri Morse – ASEE outgoing board member

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Nicholas J. Altiero – ASEE outgoing board member

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Bevlee A. Watford – ASEE outgoing board member

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Patricia D. Bazrod – ASEE outgoing board member

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Bobby “Grant” Crawford – ASEE outgoing board member

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Christi Patton-Luks – ASEE outgoing board member

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2013 Outstanding Zone Campus Representative Award for Zone I, Surendra Gupta

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2013 Outstanding Zone Campus Representative Award for Zone II is Christopher J. Rowe, Accepting the award on his behalf is Zone II Chair, Barbara Bernal

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2013 Outstanding Zone Campus Representative for Zone III, Kevin Drees

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2013 Outstanding Zone Campus Representative for Zone IV,  David Lanning

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Maureen A. Barcic

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Theodore J. Branoff

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Jenna P. Carpenter

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Cynthia Finelli

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Amir Karimi

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Susan Kemnitzer

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Susan M. Lord

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Jessica O. Matson

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, Kanti Prasad

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, David F. Radcliffe

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2013 ASEE Fellow Member Honoree, David L. Whitman

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The Benjamin Garver Lamme Award is presented to Nicholas A. Peppas

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The Frederick J. Berger Award is presented to Marilyn Dyrud

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The  Chester F. Carlson Award is presented to Timothy J. Anderson

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The Isadore T. Davis Award is presented to Ramulu Mamidala

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The Clement J. Freund Award is presented to Kenneth C. Porteous

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The John L. Imhoff Award is presented to Mario Beruvides

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The Sharon Keillor Award for Women in Engineering Education is presented to Teri Reed-Rhoads

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The  James H. McGraw Award is presented to Frank Hart

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The Fred Merryfield Design Award is presented to Harry Dankowicz

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The National Outstanding Teaching Award is presented to Yacob Astatke

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The William Elgin Wickenden Award is awarded to Deborah A. Trytten, Anna Wong Lowe, and Susan E. Walden

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Kenneth F. Galloway has received the gavel from Walter W. Buchanan

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ASEE President-Elect, Nicholas J. Altiero, gives the presentation of The Resolution of Appreciation

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Kenneth F. Galloway bangs the gavel and declares the end of the 2012-2013 ASEE Society Year

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ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Wednesday, June 26

Wednesday, June 26

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Wednesday Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon.

Highlights of the final day included six distinguished lectures, an array of panel discussions with numerous ASEE divisions sharing ideas and innovative approaches to teaching, and the annual awards banquet at which ASEE recognized Yacob Astatke, professor of electrical and computer engineering and associate chair of undergraduate studies at Morgan State University with the 2013 ASEE National Outstanding Teaching Award.

Among the distinguished lectures, Raymond B. Landis, Dean Emeritus of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles discussed how engineering schools are revising their first-year programs and moving from a “sink or swim” paradigm to focus on student development and enhanced success. Tina Seelig, director of the National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation at Stanford University’s School of Engineering and author of 16 popular science books and games, provided insights from her courses on creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Smith College engineering professor Donna M. Riley, author of Engineering and Social Justice (2008) and Engineering Thermodynamics and 21st Century Energy Problems: A Textbook Companion for Student Engagement (2012), examined the concept of rigor in three arenas: Across disciplines; in engineering education research; and in terms of who it makes engineering hard for. Michael Carroll, a professor of law and director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University’s Washington College of Law, spoke about trends in open access and the Internet’s growing role in scientific communications and education. Frank McCloskey, who recently retired from a 38-year career with Georgia Power, where he the utility’s first-ever Vice President of Diversity, conducted a workshop exploring the role of men in building a culture of full inclusion in engineering education and the profession. Dave Wilson, director of academic marketing at National Instruments, gave an overview of partnerships and hands-on experiences designed to develop future engineers that can be implemented today throughout the curriculum.

On Thursday, our final Conference Connection will feature news and photos from the 2013 Annual Awards Reception and Banquet.

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ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Tuesday, June 25

Tuesday, June 25

For titles, times, and locations of all workshops and other events, visit the online session locator. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest. Tuesday Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited WIFI is available in the Exhibit Hall, with visitors requested to limit their connectivity to 15 minutes. WiFi zones can be found in public areas of the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.

Tweeting? Use #ASEEAnnual to share thoughts on the conference and connect. Follow @ASEEConferences for more information.

Also check out ASEE TV– a partnership with production company WebsEdge to create two daily programs, “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News,” highlighting best practices and innovations in engineering and engineering technology education.

Highlights from Tuesday

Today’s Main Plenary II featured a keynote presentation by Alan Todd, CEO of CorpU, that focused on virtual learning communities and leadership training.

ASEE President-elect Kenneth F. Galloway served as moderator of the presentations by last year’s best paper award winners: Ted Eschenbach of University of Alaska, Anchorage, “When to Start Collecting Social Security: Designing a Case Study” (PIC I); Tiffany Patrice Fisher of Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis, “Using Web 2.0 and Social Networking Technologies in the Classroom: A Comparison of Faculty and Student Perceptions” (PIC II); Teodora Rutar Shuman of Seattle University, “Novel Approach to Conducting Labs in an Introduction to Thermodynamics Course” (PIC III); Michael Fosmire of Purdue University, West Lafayette, “Knowledge-enabled Engineering Design: Toward an Integrated Model” (PIC IV); Rachelle Reisberg of Northeastern University, “The Effect of Cooperative Education on the Self-Efficacy of Students in Undergraduate Engineering” (PIC V); and William C. Farrow of the Milwaukee School of Engineering, “Project Cam-A-Rok, Engaging Mechanical Engineering Freshman,” (Best Zone Paper). Dr. Yacob Astatke of Morgan State University was honored as winner of the outstanding teacher award.

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Dr. Yacob Astatke of Morgan State University was honored as winner of the outstanding teacher award.

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The Fighting Irish and Polar Bears took to the gridiron in ASEE’s first ever Robotic Football Competition featuring teams of mechanical players designed by student engineers from the University of Notre Dame and Ohio Northern University.

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Meet our hosts retired Falcons cornerback/returner Allan Rossum (right) and TV/radio personality Rashan Ali (left).

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Meet the competitors Norte Dame and Ohio Northern University

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Singing the National anthem Marchella Davis

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Student teams demonstrated their manufacturing ingenuity for the SME design and manufacturing competition, spelling out “A-S-E-E” in horizontal and vertical sequences.

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At the Focus on Exhibits Lunch sponsored by Studica, conference attendees viewed innovative industry offerings, while the Meet the Board Forum provided opportunity to chat with ASEE’s leaders.

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Representatives and guests from ASEE’s institutional councils enjoy dinner and a comedy routine from Georgia Tech faculty member Pete Ludovice.

 

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What’s On Tomorrow:

Start the day with a Zone breakfast, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Georgia World Congress Hall A403-A406, or with the Academy of Fellows breakfast from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Two tricks-of-the-trade panels take place at the same time, one sponsored by the Student Division, the other by the New Engineering Educators Division. Wednesday’s highlights include six Distinguished Lectures covering a range of important topics, from 10:30 to noon. Among them: Student Development: An Alternative to Sink or Swim (Georgia World Congress Center A309) by Raymond B. Landis, Dean Emeritus of Engineering, Computer Science, and Technology at California State University, Los Angeles; The Innovation Imperative: Educating Engineers who will Invent the Future (Georgia World Congress Center A301) by Tina Seelig, director of the Technology Ventures Program and National Center for Engineering Pathways to Innovation (Epicenter) at Stanford University; and Inspiring the Next Generation of Engineers; The Future Depends on It (Georgia World Congress Center A313), by Dave Wilson, Director of Academic Marketing at National Instruments.

Capping the day is the ASEE Annual Awards Reception, from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m., sponsored by Dassault Systèmes and complimentary for all conference attendees, followed by the ASEE Annual Awards Banquet from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in the Georgia World Congress Center B – Thomas Murphy Ballroom. Please note that tickets are required to attend the banquet. $85 in advance for pre-registered attendees, $95 on-site purchase.

Notable Sessions

Preparing for Practice, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in Georgia World Congress Center A309, looks at the expectations for engineering practice and how students are prepared for it.

Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention 8:45 to 10:15 a.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, – Grand Ballroom B. Papers discuss the successes, strengths, and weaknesses of student exchange and study abroad programs.

Supporting Diversity in Engineering 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. in the Omni CNN Center Hotel, – Grand Ballroom A. These papers examine diversity in engineering through a K-6 summer outreach program for dyslexic children; underrepresented minority high school mathematics students; and students with visual Impairments.

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Engineering Math Issues, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. in the Omni CNN Center Hotel, – Dogwood A. Successful Engineering Career Fairs: Lessons Learned 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in the Georgia World Congress Center, A307, provides tips on pairing with industry for successful fairs. Multi-Stakeholder, Multi-National Partnership to Enhance Engineering Education in China 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in Georgia World Congress Center, A309, explores a partnership between MathWorks and HP with Chinese university and engineering groups that can serve as a helpful model for other overseas initiatives.

Spotlight on Ethics

Problem-based Learning for Ill-structured Ethical Challenges 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center A301. The panel reports on uses of PBL in classes and workshops on engineering ethics, responsible conduct of research, and technology assessment.

Engineering Ethics Division Technical Session, 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center A404, and Business Meeting 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. in room A308 B.

Capstone Considerations

Capstone Design 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel – Hickory. The session features papers on capstone design courses , strategies, and tools.

Capstone Design and Innovations in ECE 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center A316. Learn about new and innovative capstone design projects in electrical and computer engineering, such as those to help people with disabilities.

Trends and Applications in Curricula and the Capstone Experience 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel, – Dogwood B

All About Online

Online Learning 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel – Redwood. This session focuses on the use of computers for online learning, from courses, to laboratories, to training.

Engineering & Entrepreneurship Education: An Online Affair? 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center A307. This interactive session shares insights from recently launched massively open online courses (MOOCs), previews prototypes of online resources, and solicits feedback and ideas.

DISTINGUISHED LECTURE: Open Access and Open Educational Resources: The Internet’s Growing Role in Scientific Communication and Education 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center A305. Law professor Michael Carroll, director of the Program on Information Justice and Intellectual Property at American University’s Washington College of Law, will discuss intellectual property rights and the push for open access.

Sponsored Technical Sessions

NCEES: Effective and Efficient Use of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam Results for Outcomes Assessment, 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center A311. This example-focused session provides graphical and statistical methods for using NCEES FE exam data as an effective and efficient means of assessing program educational outcomes.

Texas Instruments; Real-Time DSP: A Hands-On Workshop Bridging Theory to Practice Using the TI LCDK DSP Kit (PART 1), 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center A311. This hands-on free workshop introduces real-time DSP for academics using TI’s latest OMAPL138/C6748 LCDK, taught by authors/professors Welch, Wright, and Morrow.

Texas Instruments: Real-Time DSP: Bridging Theory to Practice Using the TI LCDK DSP Kit (PART 2) 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center A311. A repeat of the 12:30 Texas Instruments workshop.

National Instruments: Your Crash Course on Hands-on Learning Solutions from Freshmen Year through Senior Design, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center A312. The seminar and hands-on labs by Academic Technical Marketing Director Mark Walters introduces the NI education platform for measurements, circuits, controls, and communications courses, including hardware, software, and courseware, and featuring NI LabVIEW, NI Multisim, NI myDAQ, NI ELVIS, NI CompactRIO and NI USRP.

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ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Monday, June 24

 Monday, June 24

For titles, times, and locations of all panels and other events, visit the online session locator. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest. Monday Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Limited WIFI is available in the Exhibit Hall, with visitors requested to limit their connectivity to 15 minutes. WiFi zones can be found in public areas of the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.

Tweeting? Use #ASEEAnnual to share thoughts on the conference and connect. Follow @ASEEConferences for more information.

Also check out ASEE TV  – a partnership with production company WebsEdge to create two daily programs, “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News,” highlighting best practices and innovations in engineering and engineering technology education.

Highlights from Monday:

Today’s Main Plenary by Al Gomez, chief academic officer of The STEM Academy and a University of Wisconsin, Madison engineering instructor, addressed an urgent pipeline issue: How to attract and retain an increasingly diverse group of students and remove barriers to STEM careers? A promising pool of future engineers exists in Hispanic, Asian, and Native American populations; how do we encourage and support these students during K-12 and collegiate years?

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Sponsored by the Two-Year College Division, the annual ASEE Model Design Competition was a “peachy” display of ingenuity, with freshman and sophomore engineering and engineering technology teams demonstrating the skills of their autonomous robots designed to pluck and deposit 12 golf-ball peaches in a basket. Learn more about preparing a team for upcoming competitions at Tuesday’s panel session, 7:00 to 8:30 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center A304.

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The mid-morning Focus on Exhibits Brunch provided opportunity to relax socialize after the main plenary and before the packed day of sessions and panels.

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ASEE’s Focus on Exhibits Ice Cream Social offered a refreshing mid-afternoon treat and another opportunity to network between sessions.

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The Campus Representatives Reception, hosted by ASEE Headquarters and the Board of Directors, included awards to participants in the members’ promotion program as well as an opportunity to socialize at the end of an exciting day of sessions and panels.

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The NCEES-sponsored session on Effective and Efficient Use of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam featured three professional engineers – John W. Steadman, University of South Alabama Dean of Engineering; University of Wyoming professor Dave Whitman; and University of Wyoming assistant professor Steven Barrett. They presented graphical and statistical methods for using NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam data as an effective and efficient means of assessing program educational outcomes. They also discussed the January 2014 change to a computer-based test, including updates to the FE exam format, content tested, and exam length.

What’s On Tomorrow:

Tuesday’s Industry Day begins with a breakfast for Corporate Member Council and College-Industry Partnerships Division members, 7 to 8:30 a.m., followed by three CMC sessions starting at 8:45 a.m. that address issues of concern for educators and business leaders. Highlighting the day’s Industry theme, the Main Plenary II features a keynote presentation by Alan Todd, CEO of the online learning organization CorpU. ASEE President-elect Kenneth F. Galloway moderates the best paper awards and the Outstanding Teacher Award presentation from 10:30 to noon in the Georgia World Congress Center B – Thomas Murphy Ballroom.

A free, ticketed breakfast is being hosted by the Continuing Professional Development Division for faculty members interested in learning about the CPD division. The complimentary Focus on Exhibits Lunch, sponsored by Studica, provides and opportunity to join friends and colleagues to view innovative products and services in Exhibit Hall A1, 12:30 to 2:00 p.m. Running concurrently in the Exhibit Hall is the Meet the Board Forum and results of the 4th annual ASEE-SME design and manufacturing competition. For this challenge, student teams produced machines to spell out “A-S-E-E” in horizontal and vertical sequences. While you’re there, be sure to take in the division and group poster sessions – 33 in all, presented from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Next, cheer on the mechanical quarterbacks and tacklers built by student engineers from the universities of Notre Dame and Ohio Northern as they battle it out in a new event, the Robot Football competition, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Cap your day at a Division dinner or the New Engineering Educators Welcoming Dinner starting at 7:00 p.m.

Notable Sessions

Formal and Informal Learning Environments 7:00 to 8:30 a.m.; Georgia World Congress Center A301, explores Lego leagues, classroom videos, and the “better mousetrap.”

Engineering Identity 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center, A407. A second session that considers how engineering identity develops and changes over time.

Using Communication and Writing Techniques to Improve Student Learning 2:15 to 3:45 p.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Juniper. These Chemical Engineering Division papers examine the use of reflective writing, abstracts, and stand-alone technical communications courses.

Culture, Race, and Gender Issues 4:00 to 5:30 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Dogwood A, examines cultures of exclusion, textbook biases, and project-based learning.

And Don’t Miss…

120 separate Division Poster Sessions in the Exhibit Hall, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; The special session Connecting and Expanding the Engineering Education Research and Innovation Communities, 7 to 8:30 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center A405, led by Karl A. Smith and Ruth Streveler from Purdue University; A Challenge to Engineering Educators, which urges educators to give a d*mn, raze the silos, and change the conversation, 4:00 to 5:30 p.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Walnut. Take a field trip to ASHRAE’s “Living Lab” 1:00 to 3:45 p.m. or the Delta Air Lines TechOps Tour. Explore the design advances of ASHRAE headquarters, noted for its use of solar energy and online energy monitoring. Twenty lucky participants will tour Delta Air Lines’ maintenance and engineering facilities. Advanced registration is required for both events.

Spotlight on Retention:

Retention and Persistence in Engineering 2:15 PM to 3:45 PM; Georgia World Congress Center A412. What factors influence students’ choice to major, switch to, and remain in engineering?

Transitions and Student Success, Part I and II 8:45 to 10:15 a.m., Georgia World Congress Center A408; and 2:15  to 3:45 PM, Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Redwood.  These  two separate but connected sessions explore how to support academic success for students transiting to university life.

It Takes a Village: Engineering Beyond the Classroom 8:45  to 10:15 a.m.; Georgia World Congress Center A315. The role of families and support systems in the lives of engineering students are considered.

Focus on International:

Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East. 7:00 to 8:30 a.m. Georgia World Congress Center, A309/ Programs in China, Japan, Nepal, and Russia are offered as case studies in this session.

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource’s Impact in Latin America 8:45  to 10:15 a.m. Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom B. Assessment, cultural experience, and the impact of open educational resources are all considered.

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts 2:15 to 3:45 p.m. Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom B. Speakers discuss ways to promote global competence, intercultural awareness, and effective international programs.

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom B. Panelists begin with the premise that enhancing people’s quality of life can critically influence community development throughout the world.

A Learning Lab on Computer-based FE  Examinations:

Davy McDowell, NCEES Associate Executive Director, and the NCEES CBT transition team will provide an update on the latest developments along with an opportunity for you to test-drive a computer-based exam before it launches in January. The day-long sponsored session runs from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Georgia World Congress Center, A311.

 

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ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Sunday, June 23

Sunday, June 23

It’s opening day! Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Exhibits will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Limited WIFI is available in the Exhibit Hall, with visitors requested to limit their connectivity to 15 minutes. WiFi zones can be found in public areas of the Omni CNN Center Hotel.

Sunday’s highlights include  workshops on first year engineering programs; the K-12 Next Generation Science Standards; and strategies for enhancing student teamwork, innovation, and creativity. Separate morning and afternoon workshops will be held on sustainability engineering curricula.

Note: The Department of Energy workshop scheduled for 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. today has been cancelled.

For titles, times, and locations of all workshops and other events, visit the online session locator. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

Tweeting? Use #ASEEAnnual to connect and share thoughts on the conference. Follow @ASEEConferences for more information.

Also check out ASEE TV – a partnership with production company WebsEdge to create two daily programs, “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News,” highlighting best practices and innovations in engineering and engineering technology education.

Highlights from Sunday:

A flurry of activity, exchange, and great conversations animated the day’s workshops and social events. One popular session led by Frank Vahid of California, Riverside, helped demystify MOOCS and online learning, while Daniel Tillman of University of Texas, El Paso, demonstrated how 3D printers can spark interest in K-12 learners.

Other highlights included the annual Greet the Stars orientation with ASEE’s president and other leaders for new members and first-time conference attendees, the annual ASEE Division Mixer and Focus on Exhibits Welcome Reception, and division business meetings. The evening brings a bustle of receptions, awards dinners, and division gatherings. Check the online session locator to discover where your group is headed.

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What’s On Tomorrow:

Monday starts bright and early at 7 a.m., with sessions on new developments in ABET accreditation, the energy sector workforce, public policy issues, and several division technical sessions and breakfast meetings. Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m

Monday’s highlight is the much-anticipated Main Plenary and Distinguished Lecture, which kicks off the conference at 8:45 a.m, with Al Gomez, Chief Academic Officer, The STEM Academy, Inc, addressing the issue of attracting and retaining students in engineering fields. How can educators remove the barriers and excite more interest in STEM, and what can be done at the pre-collegiate level?

Take a mid-morning break after the plenary to view innovative products and services from industry, learn the results of over 100 NSF-supported research projects, and join friends for the complimentary ASEE Focus on Exhibits Brunch, all in Exhibit Hall A1. Be sure to cheer on first- and second-year students at this year’s Model Design Competition as their robots race to collect and deposit “Georgia peaches” – orange golf balls,  an event sponsored by the Two-Year College Division, from 1 to 3 p.m.

Next, join friends and colleagues for a complimentary treat at ASEE’s Focus on Exhibits Ice Cream Social from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m. Several evening gatherings provide opportunities to socialize, including the Tau Beta Pi Reception from 6 to 8 p.m., the Campus Representatives and Awards Reception from 7 to 9 p.m., and Mechanical Engineering Convivium from 6 to 9 p.m. Also, the ever-provocative For-um & Agin-um of the Education Methods and Research Division takes place from 7 to 9 p.m.

Notable Sessions

Future of Graduate Education: An Industry Perspective 12:30 to 2:00 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center, A316

How can higher ed and businesses join forces to support technological development in coming years? Lueny Morell of Hewlitt-Packard Laboratories provides a well informed view.

Climate, Energy, Infrastructure, and Society in Engineering Education 12:30 to 2 p.m., Georgia World Congress Center, A301

Speakers from the NAE, Arizona State, University of Virginia, and Worcester Polytechnic explore social and ethical implications of energy development and climate change.

Veterans Panel 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Pecan

Highlighting schools that support veteran and active duty students, the panelists discuss the anticipated impact these workers will have on the U.S. workforce.

Bring Your Own Experiment 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center, A310

Innovative lab experiments are showcased in this interactive session, with demonstrations and discussion of how to integrate similar labs into the engineering curriculum.

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What’s New in ABET Accreditation? 7 to 8:30 a.m. in A313; How to Develop a Competitive Proposal for Funding 12:30 to 2 p.m.; A Tricks of the Trade session for students, 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Tablets, Mobile and Technology 2:15 to 3:45 p.m, and the Best Zone Paper Competition, 4:30 to 6 p.m., with presentations by winners of the 2013 section competitions and the national Best Zone Paper.

Spotlight on K-12 & Pre-College

iSTEM 12:30 to 2 p.m., Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Hazelnut
Learn how integrated STEM is changing how science and math is taught and learned and technology is understood and used.

Engineering in K-12 Science and Mathematics Standards 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center, A315

Best Practices in K-12 and Precollege Engineering 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Georgia World Congress Center, A303

Spotlight on Entrepreneurship

Case Studies in Entrepreneurship 12:30 to 2 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Redwood

Classes in Entrepreneurship 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Hazelnut

Opportunities & Methods to Encourage More Women Toward Research Commercialization 4:30 to 6 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Cottonwood A

Spotlight on Engineering Technology

Several business meetings, panels, and social events are planned for ETs on Monday. Notable among them are:

Capstone and Senior Design Projects 2:15 to 3:45 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom B

Project-Based Learning in ET Programs 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom B

Distance Learning and Online Teaching 6:15 to 7:45 p.m.; Omni CNN Center Hotel, Omni – Grand Ballroom A

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ASEE’s Conference Connection – Saturday, June 22, 2013

Saturday, June 22

Welcome to Atlanta and ASEE’s 120th Annual Conference and Exposition. We hope you’re comfortably settled in. If you need urgent assistance, our conference staff is available at the registration desk in Exhibit Hall A1 from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC).

The Exhibit Hall at the Georgia World Congress Center will be open from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening. Limited WiFi is available in the Hall, with ASEE conference attendees requested to limit their connectivity to 15 minutes. Free WiFi zones can be found in all public areas of the Omni Hotel at CNN Center.

Need tips on what to see and do in Atlanta? Check out this Prism feature on the city’s landmark sites, from historic neighborhoods to Olympic Park and CNN headquarters.

Highlights from Saturday

Taking place today were the 10th annual ASEE Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education, presented by Dassault Systèmes, and the ASEE International Forum

The daylong K-12 workshop introduced teachers to effective, innovative engineering education resources designed for the K-12 classrooms–and included a luncheon sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME) Education Foundation. Noteworthy presentations included “The Green Technology Revolution: Engineering-based, Hands-On” by a team from Plainfield (NJ) High School and Rutgers’ School of Engineering, and one using picture books for STEM learning in early elementary classrooms from the University of Minnesota. Teachers got to try their hand CSI-crime scene investigation work and underwater LEGO Robots. Vanderbilt’s Stacy Klein-Gardner,  chair-elect of ASEE’s K-12 and Precollege Division, discussed effective STEM curriculum for girls.

Thanks to all the sponsors, educators, and volunteers who helped make ASEE’s 2013 K-12 Workshop such a success!

Some photos from the workshop:

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Xavier Fouger of Dassault Systèmes delivering the opening plenary keynote.

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The Green Technology Revolution : Engineering-Based, Hands-On.

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An attendee of the Earthquake Engineering Action assembling the prototype.

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A group of attendees in the Actively Engaging Elementary-Aged Youth and Their Parents in Tying STEM Learning to  Engineering Through Community-Based Family STEM event, session.

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Attendees participating in the Effective STEM Curriculum for girls.

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ASEE’s 2nd annual International Forum, presented in collaboration with sister societies from Australasia and Europe, offered a host of insights on engineering education.

Sessions included a plenary presentation on preparing the global engineer, global development, and professionalism by civil engineer Marwan Abdelhamid, general secretary of the General Union of Palestinian Engineers in Palestine and President Elect of World Federation of Engineering Organizations. A session on student development explored achieving global competencies through short-term study abroad engineering experiences, including in the Peruvian Amazon, while other panels examined the development of a global solutions curriculum and the establishment of an American global campus at SUNY Korea.

The forum concluded with a lively poster session that covered such topics as educating the global robotics engineer, a case study from Clemson University’s International Center for Automotive Research on developing the global automotive engineer, cross-teaching within a distance education environment, and a comparison of American and Australian engineering education.

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Thomas Goldfinch from the University of Wollongong giving a lecture.

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Chair-elect of the International Division, Eck Doerry (left)

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International Forum Poster Session and Welcome Reception

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Several ASEE groups, including the Diversity Committee and Board of Directors also met today.

What’s On Tomorrow: Sunday, June 23:

It’s opening day! Registration is in Exhibit Hall A1 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday’s highlights include workshops on first year engineering programs; engineering education for a sustainable future; leveraging the K-12 Next Generation Science Standards; developing and using MOOCs and other online teaching tools, and strategies for enhancing student teamwork, innovation, and ethics.

New to ASEE or a first-time conference attendee? Join the ASEE Board of Directors at the annual Greet the Stars Reception for newcomers from 3 to 4 p.m. All attendees are invited to the complimentary ASEE Division Mixer (4:30 – 6:00 pm) and Focus on Exhibits Welcome Reception, (6 – 7:30 p.m.), to meet with colleagues, old and new.

For the titles, times and locations of all workshops, visit the online session locator. You can build an individual matrix or use a keyword search to find topics of interest.

Tweeting? Use #ASEEAnnual to share thoughts on the conference and connect. Follow @ASEEConferences for more information.

Also check out ASEE TV – a partnership with production company WebsEdge to create two daily programs, “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News,” highlighting best practices and innovations in engineering and engineering technology education.

ASEE’s 2013 Conference Connection – Friday, June 21

Friday, June 21

Welcome to Atlanta and the 120th ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition!

Never been to Atlanta? Check out this Prism feature for tips on what to see and how to get around town!

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North America’s preeminent gathering of engineering and engineering technology educators and researchers kicks off tomorrow with two exciting events.

On Saturday, ASEE’s 2nd annual International Forum gets underway at the Omni Hotel at CNN Center, held in collaboration with sister societies devoted to engineering education from Australasia and Europe. The day-long event highlights students, curricula, faculty, laboratories, and 21st century workforce skills. Three plenaries explore engineering education innovations in Lebanon, Russia, Australia, and other countries; and interactive sessions led by industry members, showcase applications of learning technologies in engineering. The forum starts at 8 a.m. with a keynote address on resourcing the global engineer of the future by Deborah Radasch, director of strategic univerisities within Boeing’s research and technology division. See the ASEE webpage for the forum program.

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Saturday also marks ASEE’s 10th Annual Workshop on K-12 Engineering Education for Teachers, presented by Dassault Systèmes, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center. The luncheon, sponsored by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers – Education Foundation focuses on the newly released “common core” science standards.

This year’s theme “Tying STEM Together with Engineering” is designed to introduce K-12 teachers to hands-on activities and other innovative, practical, and effective engineering education resources that can enhance literacy, math, and science instruction. The workshop also provides an unparalleled opportunity for K-12 and postsecondary educators to share ideas and forge continuing exchanges as states begin to adopt new Next Generation Science Standards, which include engineering design.

Highlights of the 2012 workshop included Swoops, Whoops, and Loop-de-Loops, a series of roll-up-your-sleeves physics and math activities developed by teachers at the Martha and Josh Morris Mathematics & Engineering Elementary School in Texarkana, Texas, and building paper towers.

Teachers are eligible for a free 1-day Exhibition Hall pass and may register for one day of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition at the rate of $250. Check the conference overview and online session locator for details.

Also in town June 20 – 22, 2013: 2013 National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI)

The National Effective Teaching Institute (NETI) is a three-day workshop held each year just prior to the American Society for Engineering Education’s annual meeting. It is sponsored by the Educational Research and Methods and the Chemical Engineering Divisions of ASEE, and funded by the participants’ deans.

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition June 23 – 26, Atlanta, GA

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition June 23-26, Atlanta, Georgia

Join us for ASEE’s 120th Annual Conference & Exposition!

Engineering Education: Frankly, We Do Give a D*mn

June 23-26, 2013

Atlanta, Georgia

 


Conference Overview

The ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition is the only conference dedicated to all disciplines of engineering education. It is committed to fostering the exchange of ideas, enhancing teaching methods and curriculum, and providing prime networking opportunities for engineering and engineering technology education stakeholders such as deans, faculty members, and industry and government representatives.

The ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition hosts over 400 technical sessions, with peer-reviewed papers spanning all disciplines of engineering education. Attendees include deans, faculty and researchers, students, and retirees. Distinguished lectures run on Wednesday, and there are two Main Plenaries. In addition to various award receptions and banquets, ASEE also will feature a Meet the Board Forum, providing the opportunity for all registrants to meet with members of the ASEE Board of Directors and discuss current issues in engineering and technology.

Conference highlights include Sunday’s Greet the Stars orientation for new ASEE members and first-time conference attendees, the ASEE Division Mixer, and the “Focus on Exhibits” Welcome Reception. There’s also a Focus on Exhibits Brunch, Ice Cream Social and Lunch. The 2013 conference will be in Atlanta, Georgia at the Georgia World Congress Center (GWCC) and the Omni Hotel at CNN Center. We look forward to welcoming you there.

Follow the ASEE conference department on Twitter! @ASEEconferences

Also check out ASEE TV – a partnership with production company WebsEdge to create two daily programs, “Thought Leadership” and “Conference News,” highlighting best practices and innovations in engineering and engineering technology education.

A Speaker Ready Room is available for presentation preparation, Monday through Wednesday, at Exhibit Hall A1, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The room is equipped with a computer, projector, and screen, but no Internet access.

The ASEE Bistro, located at the back of the Exhibit Hall, has beverages and snacks for purchase each day of the conference.

ASEE thanks our sponsors for their generous support of the 2013 ASEE Annual Conference. ASEE is proud to recognize the commitment of these innovative companies in pursuit of a shared vision to promote excellence in engineering and technology education.

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Become an ASEE Annual Conference sponsor today! For more information on exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact Scott Williamson, Director of Corporate Marketing at 202-331-3549 or s.williamson@asee.org.

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