Model Talks for Assertion-Evidence Approach
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Andrew Getsy, a sophomore in computer engineering from Pennsylvania State University, makes a case for Tesla vehicles. In this talk, Andrew fashions a strong argument by emphasizing his claims and supporting those claims with cogent evidence. Jacob Snyder, a PhD student in mechanical engineering from Penn State, presents the introduction of his PhD defense. This defense won a best dissertation award. Dr. Snyder studied under Professor Karen Thole. Note how Jacob provided important background between the title slide and the mapping slide. Penn State engineering students (Alison Willie, Zach Holden, and Abby Brandtmeier) analyze how the Kingda Ka roller coaster works. Madeline Nellis and Mary Walker, who are Engineering Ambassadors from Penn State, present an outreach talk to high school students on how engineers develop prosthetics to improve the lives of amputees. |
Highlights from the first College of Engineering speaking contest at Pennsylvania State University in 2013. This speaking contest draws from the more than 300 engineering students who take a special presentation course that teaches the assertion-evidence approach for engineering and scientific presentations. Michelle Kehs, a PhD student in mechanical engineering from Penn State, discusses the optimized control of a buoyant wind turbine. Michelle studied in the laboratory of Professor Hosam Fathy. Amel Awadelkarim, a sophomore in engineering science, discusses use of additive manufacturing to construct buildings. This talk provides a strong example of effective slides and an engaging delivery. Junior mechanical engineering students from Penn State (Joshua Rosato, Kirby Perosa, Tom Heller, and Katharine Ferster) present a proposed design concept for a small-scale wind turbine to run a low-power application. |