ASEE’s Conference Connection – Saturday, June 25
June 25th, 2011Your daily recap and reminder of the must-see events and happenings at the 2011 ASEE Annual Conference.
Saturday, June 25
Welcome to Vancouver and ASEE’s 118th 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 the exhibit hall at the Vancouver International Conference Center.
The ASEE Global Pavilion in the Exhibit Hall on Sunday, June 26, 2011 highlights ASEE’s expanding international activities and global initiatives of ASEE corporate partners. Activities, appetizers, and drinks are free but ticketed, and space is limited. Please stop by the pavilion during exhibit hall hours to reserve your spot. Make sure the ASEE Global Pavilion is on your agenda!
Please take the time to complete our interactive survey of ASEE members. The information it provides will enable help the Society improve services and publications in the most efficient, cost-effective manner.
Highlights from Saturday:
Today’s highlight was the 8th annual ASEE workshop on K-12 engineering education, presented by Dassault Systèmes for K-12 educators. The daylong series of interactive workshop sessions introduced K-12 teachers and engineering educators to effective, innovative engineering education resources designed for the K-12 classroom. For the first time this year, we were joined by representatives of the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), who provided the latest information on Web-based professional development and other resources. Other noteworthy presentations included “Engaging a School District in STEM Reform through Engineering” by speakers from Mobile, Ala., and “Teaching STEM Principles Through the Design, Construction and Deployment of Water Quality Sensors,” from the University of South Florida.
Some photos from the workshop:
From “Nanoscale Science and Engineering Lessons that Connect to What You Teach,” Georgia Institute of Technology.
From “Family Engineering for Elementary Age Children and Their Parents”
Society of Women Engineers’ session “Bringing Outreach into Your Classroom, It’s Easier Than You Think!”
Making lip gloss in Society of Women Engineers’ session.
NSTA Executive Director Francis Eberle.
Making concrete in “Concrete for Kids,” from Virginia Tech and Turner-Fairbank Highway Research Center, McLean, VA.
A special tour of the Vancouver Convention Center’s green roof was a surprise bonus for “Building a Green Roof” workshop attendees. They even got to sample the delicious honey from the rooftop’s bees!
What’s On Tomorrow:
SUNDAY will be a partial day with several workshops and the ASEE 2010-2011 Board of Directors Meeting, followed by the ASEE Picnic featuring local cuisine and traditional First Nations entertainment.
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.
Notable Workshops:
Real World Engineering Projects: Discovery-Based Curriculum Modules for First-Year Students. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 116/117. In this three hour session, attendees will work on one of the IEEE’s hands-on Real World Engineering Projects (RWEP), discovering first-hand how students design and build project materials and what they learn about engineered solutions to societal challenges and the engineering design cycle.
Improving Students’ Oral Presentation Skills Using an Executive-Based Rubric developed at Georgia Tech. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 107/108. Participants will use a robust set of tools developed at Georgia Tech for improving student oral presentations. Ticketed: $25 in advance, $35 on-site.
Instilling the Entrepreneurial/Innovation Mindset in Students. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 306. Co-presenters will share their years of experience in teaching entrepreneurial, innovative, and creative skills to students from different disciplines at different universities. Ticketed: $25 in advance, $35 on-site.
Writers and Engineers Unite! A Process for Collaborative Development of Communication Pedagogy. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 121. At Rose-Hulman, writing and engineering faculty started a dialogue to formulate and solidify competencies that define courses in both areas. Engineering lab courses emerged as a site to reinforce and build upon crucial skills from required writing courses. Ticketed: $25 advance registration, $35 on-site.
Developing an Engineering Minor or Engineering Certificate for Non-Engineers. 2:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 205. This hands-on session will help participants to develop a minor or certificate in engineering studies for non-engineering students. The purpose is to provide a meaningful understanding of technology and engineering for students who are not planning on working as engineers but who expect to be working in technology-related fields or industries.
And don’t miss:
(First-Year) Design Fishbowl. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 107/108; Principles of Quantitative Research Design for Engineering Education Researchers. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 111/112; Real World Engineering Projects: Discovery-Based Curriculum Modules for First-Year Students. 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 116/117.
Events highlights: SUNDAY
Associate Deans Meeting. 10:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Conference Centre, 103/104. Meet your colleagues in an informal setting. Tickets $35 pre-reg./$45 on-site.
ASEE 2010-2011 Board of Directors Meeting. 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Pacific Rim II.
Greet the Stars First Timers Orientation. 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m. Pan Pacific Vancouver Hotel, Coal Harbor Suite. New ASEE members and first-time conference attendees will gain an overview of the conference and ASEE from the Society’s president and other leaders at this complimentary gathering. All are welcome.
ASEE Picnic. 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m. Conference Centre, West Ballroom CD.  Reconnect with old friends and make new ones while enjoying delicious, local cuisine, drinks, and traditional First Nations entertainment. $35 for registered attendees, pre-reg, $45 on-site. $45 for un-registered attendees, $55 on-site, $20 for children 6-12 years old.
Keep in Mind:
Registration continues Sunday for attendees, exhibitors and presenters, 7:00 a.m.–Noon in the Conference Centre Exhibit Hall. Please give yourself ample time before sessions begin.
The Projects staff at the ASEE booth in the Exhibit Hall can provide the latest information on fellowships and scholarships administered by the Society. Learn about millions of dollars’ worth of programs for faculty, post-doctoral researchers, graduates, and interns sponsored by the U.S. Navy, National Science Foundation, and Department of Defense.
The Speaker Ready Room provides a dedicated quiet space for presenters to prepare their materials. Sunday, 12:00 p.m.–5:00 p.m., and Monday – Wednesday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Conference Centre, 102. Internet service is not provided.
