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Creating A Stem Identity: Investment With Return, Janet Callahan, Patricia Pyke, Susan Shadle, R. Eric Landrum

R. Eric Landrum

Media Usage Survey: Overall Comparison Of Faculty And Students, Gerd Gidion, Michael Grosch, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Ken Meadows Dr.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications

Recent developments in the use of technologies in education have provided unique opportunities for teaching and learning. This paper describes the results of a survey conducted at Western University (Canada) in 2013, regarding the use of media by students and instructors. The results of this study support the assumption that the media usage of students and instructors include a mixture of traditional and new media. The main traditional media continue to be important, and some new media have emerged as seemingly on equal footing or even more important than the traditional forms of media. Some new media that have recently …

A Study Of Mobile Learning For Higher Education Students In Guangzhou, Chun Hung, Hugo Wong

Practical Social and Industrial Research Symposium

No abstract provided.

An Investigation Of The Factors Contributing To Measurement Uncertaintly Using A Coordinate Measurement Machine, Jayson S. Minix

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A thesis presented to the faculty of the College of Science and Technology at Morehead State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the Degree of Master of Science in Engineering & Technology Management by Jayson S. Minix on December 3, 2014.

Media Usage In Post-Secondary Education And Implications For Teaching And Learning, Gerd Gidion, Luiz Fernando Capretz, Ken Mead Dr., Michael Grosch Dr.

Electrical and Computer Engineering Publications

The Web 2.0 has permeated academic life. The use of online information services in post-secondary education has led to dramatic changes in faculty teaching methods as well as in the learning and study behavior of students. At the same time, traditional information media, such as textbooks and printed handouts, still form the basic pillars of teaching and learning. This paper reports the results of a survey about media usage in teaching and learning conducted with Western University students and instructors, highlighting trends in the usage of new and traditional media in higher education by instructors and students. In addition, the …

Acuta Enews December 2014 Issue 12

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Board Approves Slate of Nominees

What's on My Desk

Microsoft Lync Roundtable

What's on Your Desk?

Bring Sessions to Your Desktop or Tablet

Uphill Battle to Fund Wireless Network Growth

Board Report

Randy's Top 10 Info Links

VoLTE Plus Wi-Fi

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The Cadet Training Program Versus The Student Certification Program: A Study Of It- Support Training Programs At Western Kentucky University, Michael Courtney Moore

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

Technology is a critical component of modern-day success. Advancements in technology have improved communication between individuals and companies. Technological advancements have allowed students to earn college degrees online. People who habitually use technology expect a high level of performance and support. As new technologies are implemented, such as complex web services or new operating systems, the dependence for information technology (IT) support grows in demand. Even learning curves can be cumbersome without proper assistance from IT professionals. Companies and institutions must accommodate user needs by implementing fast, efficient, and friendly support. In order to offer optimal customer support, representatives must …

An Analysis Of Hybrid Energy System: A Case Study, Yading Yang

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Science and Technology Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Yading Yang on November 24, 2014.

Acuta Enews November 2014 Issue 11

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Nominate for Ruth A. Michalecki Leadership Award

One Seminar, Many Benefits

Bring Sessions to Your Desktop or Tablet

What's on Your Desk?

Nominate for the Board by Nov. 7

Nominations Open for Institutional Excellence Awards

Security? Room for Improvement

Randy's Top 10 Info Links

Better Mobile 911 Rules

Welcome New Members

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Spatial Skills As Predictors Of Success In First-Year Engineering, Sheryl Sorby, Edmund Nevin, Avril Behan, Eileen Mageean, Sarah Sheridan

Conference papers

Numerous research studies have highlighted the importance of well-developed 3-D spatial skills for success in STEM related programs. Poor spatial skills, particularly among first-year students, can place them at a distinct disadvantage when completing introductory courses in mathematics, CAD, descriptive geometry, and graphic communications - first-year requirements in many STEM related programs. This in turn can lead to poor grades and retention issues. Women are disproportionally among the group of students with weak or poorly developed 3-D spatial skills meaning that they are at a greater risk of leaving engineering when compared to their male counterparts. In this study, the …

Designing Case Study Research For Pedagogical Application And Scholarly Outcomes, Jacqueline R. Luedtke, Juan R. Merkt, Brent D. Bowen

Aeronautical Science - Prescott

The purpose of this paper is to present the pedagogical/andragogical model of case study research in capstone courses in collegiate aviation programs. As higher education continues to advance in examining new or different ways to engage students, case study research in a capstone course affords seniors the opportunity to engage in learning how to plan, investigate, write a case study research report and present their findings on a topic of interest.

Graduate Curricula In Software Engineering And Software Assurance: Need And Recommendations, T. B. Hilburn, Andrew J. Kornecki

Andrew J. Kornecki

In discussions about the development and use of computer systems and software products, the term “professional software engineer” is used repeatedly. In the last two decades there has been significant effort devoted to enhancing and advancing the state of professional software engineering (SwE) – new software engineering processes, methods, tools, and practices; creation of a software engineering body of knowledge [1]; development of a code of ethics and professional conduct [2], and software certification and licensing programs [3] . In 1989 the Software Engineering Institute (SEI) of Carnegie Mellon University published a landmark report on graduate education in software engineering …

Acuta Enews October 2014 Issue 10

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Nominate for ACUTA Board

Social Media Planning

U.S. Campuses Spend $4 Billion Annually on Unmanaged, Unmeasured Investments

October is National Cyber Security Awareness Month

Wasting Time on Daylight Saving Time?

Nominations Open for Institutional Excellence Awards

Board Report

VoIP: Voice Quality Problems & Recommendations

Randy's Top 10 Info Links

Welcome New Members

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Understanding The Rhetorical Engineer, Zachery W Koppelmann

Open Access Dissertations

The purpose of this dissertation is to describe the development of the Purdue School of Mechanical Engineering Writing Enhancement Program and its definition of good engineering writing. Based on the work with the Mechanical Engineering Faculty and the Writing Enhancement Program, it was determined that good engineering writing is aware of its need to address specific rhetorical contexts and expectations. The Writing Enhancement Program was created to provide additional writing instruction to undergraduate mechanical engineering students Purdue University. Its development did not follow standard writing across the curriculum methods; it was developed following a modified writing center methodology. The modifications …

Designing Sustainable Mentoring Programs: Examining The Role Of Social Community In The Stem College Student Experience, Joi-Lynn Mondisa

Open Access Theses

In order to begin to understand how to design programs that promote community development and produce beneficial outcomes for community members, we must first define the elements and functions of such a community. In this thesis, I define social community as an environment where like-minded individuals engage indynamic, multidirectional interactions that facilitate social support . Using a human-integrated systems approach, I propose a social community model for STEM minority mentoring programs to understand how a community's design plays a role in the learning and enrichment of its members. The social community model is comprised of three main components: program …

Engineering Community Engagement Partnerships: Investigating Motivation, Nature, And Structure, Julia D. Thompson

Open Access Dissertations

Engineering community engagement programs have increased in popularity over the last decade or so, with related research and scholarship in this area focused primarily on student motivation and learning outcomes. Since 2000, however, the wider service-learning field has started investigating partnerships and community voice. Building from the existing service-learning literature, this study aims to better understand community-university partnerships in engineering community engagement programs from the perspectives of both the academic program and the served community. This study addresses three research questions: (1) Why are individuals and local community organizations involved in engineering service-learning partnerships?, (2) How does engineering community engagement …

Ceas E-News 09.12.2014, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• 2014 Passport Day at the Parkview Campus Attended by More Than 350 Incoming Students
• Dr. Ala Al-Fuqaha Awarded $499,986 National Science Foundation Grant
• Dr. Steve Carr Awarded $400,000 National Science Foundation Grant
• Advanced Technology Summer Camp at WMU

Integrating Cognitive Science With Innovative Teaching In Stem Disciplines, Mark A. Mcdaniel, Regina F. Frey, Susan M. Fitzpatrick, Henry L. Roediger Iii

Books and Monographs

This volume collects the ideas and insights discussed at a novel conference, the Integrating Cognitive Science with Innovative Teaching in STEM Disciplines Conference, which was held September 27-28, 2012 at Washington University in St. Louis. With funding from the James S. McDonnell Foundation, the conference was hosted by Washington University’s Center for Integrative Research on Cognition, Learning, and Education (CIRCLE), a center established in 2011. Available for download as a PDF. Titles of individual chapters can be found at http://openscholarship.wustl.edu/circle_book/.

Acuta Enews September 2014 Issue 9

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DAS Forum Produces Guidelines

Institutional Excellence

OUTSOURCE ON THE RISE

VoIP, Dial Tone, and Outages

Is Your Password Secure?

ACUTA Listserv Is a Valuable Resource

Board Report

The CIO and CFO Need a Strong Partnership

Randy's Top 10 Info Links

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20140827.5: Engineering Office, 1952-1971, College Of Information Technology And Engineering

Guides to University Archives

These items include materials from the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University from 1952-1971. Items were received in 2014 and include notable materials about the history of Engineering at Marshall, including training for engineering students, library holdings, the Engineering curriculum report from 1962, samples of student work within Engineering, and the Citizens Committee for presentation and improvement of Engineering from 1972. This is not an exhaustive list. Please download the finding aid for a full list of contents.

Designing An Articulation-Agreement Database For The College Of Science And Engineering And Technology Advising Center, Stephanie Fasen, Susan Hendley, Tim Pham, Danish Zaman

Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

During their academic careers, some college students transfer to different universities. To allow students to transfer seamlessly to other colleges, advisors at Minnesota universities create articulation agreements that list the classes that transfer between two universities. To use these documents, students and advisors must search through binders to find the correct articulation agreement and then manually review it. This is a time-consuming process for both students and advisors. To make this information more accessible, we created a web-based database that instantly produces a list of equivalent classes for majors offered at Minnesota St ate University, Mankato (MSU) and other Minnesota …

Improving Engineering Work And Study, Daniel Edwards, Jacob Pearce

Dr Daniel Edwards

Daniel Edwards and Jacob Pearce discuss a study that explores the perceptions of the engineering workforce, including engineering education and barriers to participation and career advancement.

Ceas E-News 08.15.2014, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• Sunseeker Places 3rd at Formula Sun Grand Prix
• New WMU Aerospace Engineering Master’s Degree Program Takes Off This Fall
• Paper Technology Foundation Annual Meeting to Highlight 100% Job Placement and Record Starting Salaries for WMU Paper Engineering Graduates
• Homecoming, Job Fair and Engineering Expo

Work In Progress - Peer Directed Learning In A Project Based Model, Andrew Mcnally

Journal of Undergraduate Research at Minnesota State University, Mankato

Iron Range Engineering is a new, unique, undergraduate program using problem-based learning. One guiding principle is student responsibility for learning. In order to facilitate learning, faculty and students alike have come up with several learning methods. Learning modes may include self-directed learning, peer-directed learning, one-on-one faculty directed learning, or industry mentored learning. Peer directed learning often manifests in the form of learning groups (a group of students learning similar competencies), led by either a faculty member or a student who has previously excelled in that competency and has taken an interest in pursuing advanced credit. Recently, Iron Range Engineering has …

New Research In Cave Ledenica In Bukovi Vrh On Velebit Mt In Croatian Dinaric Karst, Mladen Garasic

The International Workshop on Ice Caves

No abstract provided.

Acuta Enews August 2014 Vol. 43, No. 8

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In this Issue...

1 The Leadership Attitude

2 Fire on Sewanee's Campus

2 Webinar: WUSTL's Award-Winning EMC Project

3 Getting Cloud Credit

4 Register for Fall Seminar in Boston

5 Info Links

6 Board Report

6 Webinar: Requirements to Make Your Campus Wireless Friendly

7 ACUTA Member Benefit: Video Streaming

7 ACUTA Reaches Out to Local Schools

8 Check It out

Ceas E-News 07.17.2014, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• Last Competition for the 2010 Model Sunseeker in 2014 American Solar Challenge
• WMU Engineering Students Design Impact Sensor for Football Helmets to Detect Concussions

Acuta Enews July 2014 Vol. 43, No. 7

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In this Issue,,.

I Secrets of Effective PD: The 3 P's

2 Webinar: Cooking in the Cloud i Canada's Anti-spam Law (CASL)

3 Annual Dues Reminders Mailed

4 Register for Fall Seminar in Boston

5 911? 9911?

6 My First Encounter with the Budgeting Process

7 lnfo Links

8 Board Report

9 Check It Out

An Examination Of The Factors Determining Successful Implementation Of An Electronic Medical Record (Emr) System In A Regional Hospital, Mehrdad Motamed

Morehead State Theses and Dissertations

A Thesis Presented to the Faculty of the College of Business and Public Affairs Morehead State University in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree Master of Science by Mehrdad Motamed in July of 2014.

Ceas E-News 06.20.2014, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

• Transportation Research Center receives second $1.4 million installment of funding for research
• Civil and construction engineering students investigate sensing technologies
• Geomatics summer course offers fundamentals in surveying and advanced technologies
• Summer commencement
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