Conference Session

NSF Funding for Educational Scholarship

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Venkatraman Atti; Andreas Spanias

the internet from any platform. The scopeof J-DSP is not to provide tools for comprehensive numerical simulations but instead to consider ideasmotivated by education and create functions that enhance the educational experience. J-DSP was in factexclusively developed having education in mind. Integration of the J-DSP editor with web material isvirtually seamless [3]. In fact the script functionality provides instructors with capabilities to establish andrun customized visualization modules without engaging into tedious low-level Java programming. The J-DSP laboratory software and exercises address the following objectives: i) provide on-linelaboratory experiences to DSP students in Electrical Engineering; ii) enable programmable

Conference Session

Mechanics, Machine Design & Mechanisms

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Matthew Campbell, University of Texas at Austin; Kathy Schmidt, The University of Texas at Austin

on status of group dynamics.” Describe Project 3 in terms of “It was fun and gives us hope that engineering is not just appropriateness and about formulas.” effectiveness “Good opportunity to get hands-on with concepts described in coursework.” “Project 3 was a seamless advance from Project 2.” Describe if and how Project 2 “It got my mind in the right mode for analysis.” helped with Project 3 “Yes we did failure modes both times.” ”It provided a good template for the more complex failure analysis in this project.” Suggestions

Conference Session

Engaging Upper Level Classes

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Keith Thompson; Matthew Roberts

The DORC* Factor: Engaging Students in Reinforced Concrete Design Matthew W. Roberts, M. Keith Thompson Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering University of Wisconsin—Platteville 1 University Plaza Platteville, WI 53818-3099AbstractTo better engage upper-level undergraduate students, a beam design and testing class project andcase studies are used in the reinforced concrete design course at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville (UWP). Details are furnished on how the project and case studies are used

Conference Session

Improving Statics and Dynamics

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Plesha; Gary Gray; Francesco Costanzo

from colleagues and from the approximately 50 expert reviewers of the statics and dynamics books that the authors are currently writing. Interestingly, this state of affairs has changed little in the more than 40 years since the publication of the first editions of Meriam 1952, Shames in 1959, and Beer and Johnston in 1962 changed the way engineering mechanics was taught. In this paper, we present a formal procedure that we are using in the statics and dynamics texts we are writing. The procedure we are using is not new in that it derives from the approach used in more advanced mechanics courses in which the equations needed to solve problems derive from three areas or places

Conference Session

Laboratories

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Ficken; Subha Kumpaty

the curriculum.ConclusionThe laboratory demonstrations have proved to be an effective tool in enhancing the learningenvironment for the Systems Dynamics course in the presenters’ classrooms at MilwaukeeSchool of Engineering. The authors presented various demonstrations in thermal, electrical andmechanical systems to familiarize students with variety of systems while at the same time,system characteristics could be observed, verified and impressed upon the budding minds. Suchan integrated course offering will go a long way in students’ perception of concepts in junior andsenior level classes. The favorable reaction by students during the course and their positivefeedback in the course evaluations affirm the assessment of the presenters. More

Conference Session

Embedded Computing

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Elizabeth Thompson; Harold Broberg

. Introductory courses may teach assemblylanguage for the particular processor or a high level language, such as “C”, which isgenerally available, with libraries, for most uP/uC’s. The many types of hardwareavailable for interfacing with embedded processors, such as sensors, displays, keypads,and interface busses also make selection of laboratory exercises for an introductorycourse challenging.With this in mind, information was sought concerning introductory courses inmicroprocessors, microcontrollers, or embedded computing. Internet sites containingsufficient information were found for fifteen introductory engineering courses and eleven Page

Conference Session

BME Technical Modules and Laboratories

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tilo Winkler; Rudolph Mitchel; Jose Venegas

to develop further HPL-style modules for lung mechanics and gasexchange that are suitable for export to other universities. Realistic simulators, however, are veryexpensive and not available at all universities. Thus we are currently to explore methods toreplace the realistic simulation by enhanced tools such as adding realistic movies to the computersimulation.REFERENCES[1] VaNTH · ERC: Vanderbilt – Northwestern – Texas – Harvard/MIT Engineering Research Center for Biomedical Educational Technologies. See www.vanth.org[2] Bransford JD, Brown AL, Cocking RR (Eds.): How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School: Expanded Edition. National Academy Press, 2000

Conference Session

Computer-Based Data Acquisition Systems

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Hoffmann

in mind, as the hardware and software to allow lab experiments to be remotelyperformed are already available. This approach would allow very large classes to be served.Summary To overcome operational and technical problems, a new approach to the data acquisitionand data processing in support of a first-year student laboratory experience was developed andimplemented for an introductory engineering course at The Ohio State University. During asingle work week, a new data acquisition application was developed to acquire data from theloop apparatus of Lab 2. This development, along with a different approach to handlingapparatus geometry information, led to the piloting of the methodology in an actual student labroom setting. The

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Robert Scoff

11 The Rebuilding and Revitalization of The Electrical Power Lab At The University of Memphis Robert J. Scoff, P.E. The University f MemphisAbstract: This is a paper which has two purposes. The first is to highlight the effort, and the results that came about when a commitment was made by The Engineering Technology Department at The University of Memphis to rebuild and revitalize The Electrical Power lab. This required a certain financial commitment from the university. That amounted to approximately $21,000. The value of this investment can be viewed, in perspective, from the fact that The US Naval Academy recently

Conference Session

Technology and Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jennifer Kadlowec; Dexter Whittinghill; John Chen

Concepts Learning Using Technology for Rapid Feedback and Student Engagement John C. Chen,* Jennifer A. Kadlowec,* and Dexter C. Whittinghill Departments of *Mechanical Engineering and Mathematics Rowan University, Glassboro, NJAbstractIn this project our goal is to improve student learning in the foundation mechanics course Statics.In this case improved learning is defined as knowledge retention (durability) and knowledgeapplication in a different environment (transferability). We aim to do this by providing rapidfeedback to students of their understanding of key concepts and skills being presented. Thefeedback system acts as the focal point and

Conference Session

Manufacturing Program Innovation

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lenea Howe; Jr., Elijah Kannatey-Asibu

2005-2267 Successful Research Experience for Undergraduates Program (REU) – The ERC for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems ELIJAH KANNATEY-ASIBU, JR. Yoram Koren Lenea Howe Engineering Research Center for Reconfigurable Manufacturing Systems University of Michigan Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109AbstractThe National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center for ReconfigurableManufacturing Systems (ERC/RMS) was awarded an NSF grant for a ResearchExperience for Undergraduates (REU) program in 1997. The goal of the ERC in

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Rebecca Bates

tofaculty member, it is also important to build connections with faculty who are having similarexperiences during a similar time frame. The need for connections and the potential lack ofpossibilities inside a home department suggest looking outside of engineering and sciencedepartments to find peers. Peer mentoring is accepted as useful for students, and the samebenefits that come from learning from others are valuable for new faculty. By seekinginterdisciplinary peers, the effects of "data" sparsity are reduced, especially since problems facedby first year teachers are rarely discipline-specific. New faculty benefit from multipleinformation channels about their institutions. In addition, discussions about teaching among aninterdisciplinary group

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bradley Burchett

abackground that differs from typical engineering upperclassmen. In particular, they have alreadyseen the topics of modeling using transfer functions, state space and simulation diagrams,frequency response, and the rules for sketching Bode plots, and typical response of first andsecond order linear systems. With this in mind, the author has developed a series of laboratoriesto foster understanding of control systems topics. In particular, labs 2 and 4 seek to enhanceunderstanding of the Bode and Root Locus plots respectively by requiring the students togenerate these plots from experimental data. The sequence begins with time and frequencydomain system identification, segues through basic control actions, experimental determinationof the Root Locus

Conference Session

Best Zone Papers

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Arne Weigold; M. P. Sharma; Edward Anderson; Roman Taraban

Students’ Cognitions When Using an Instructional CD For Introductory Thermodynamics Roman Taraban Arne Weigold Department of Psychology roman.taraban@ttu.edu arne.weigold@ttu.edu Edward E. Anderson Department of Mechanical Engineering ed.anderson@ttu.edu Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX 79409 M. P. Sharma Department of

Conference Session

Teaching Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Goff; Jeffrey Connor; Jean Kampe

Session 2625 First-Year Hands-On Design on a Dime – Almost! J.C. Malzahn Kampe, Richard M. Goff, Jeffrey B. Connor Department of Engineering Education (0218) Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Virginia 24061Abstract The implementation of in-class, hands-on activities in first-year engineering classroomscan easily become a costly endeavor. This is especially true when the number of freshmanstudents in the incoming class exceeds 1200. Additionally, difficulties in delivery logistics suchas class time

Conference Session

Curriculum Topics: Industrial ET/Industrial Technology

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Mativo

Curriculum Development in Industrial Technology: Materials Science and Processes Dr. John M. Mativo Ohio Northern University Department of Technological StudiesAbstractThe goal of Industrial Technology curriculum is to develop graduates that will enter theworkforce with the best knowledge and skills or pursue further education having a strongbackground. In general, the curriculum requires students to take a materials course.Current practices in both metallic and nonmetallic materials fields have been eithertheoretical with very minimal practical application such as in Engineering programs orheavy on the practice oriented

Conference Session

Curriculum Development in Electr-Mech ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Wm Evans

Programmable Logic Controller Teaching Method by Wm. Ted Evans Engineering Technology College of Engineering U of Toledo Toledo, OhioAbstract:Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC's) have been found in industry since the early1970's. The application of PLC's has long been considered a required course for majorsin Electrical Engineering Technology. Course content has traditionally centered onhardware with labs giving some programming experience. It is proposed that theeducation process for teaching PLCs should concentrate on programming from

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Techniques

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jill Lane; Sarah Rzasa; Richard Behr; Christine Masters

How To Assess or How Not to Assess … That is the Question Christine Masters, Sarah Rzasa, Jill Lane, Richard Behr The Pennsylvania State UniversityAbstract Many innovations are taking place in engineering classrooms across the nation. Buthow do we decide if an innovation is achieving the desired outcomes? Most engineering facultymembers are interested, even eager to make improvements in the way engineering concepts aretaught in their courses. But many, if not most, have little or no experience in formal educationalassessment. Hopefully our experiences in assessing a new innovation incorporated into the largeenrollment statics course at Penn State during the Fall of 2004 can

Conference Session

Design Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Hochstein; William Janna

FRESHMAN-SENIOR COLLABORATION IN A CAPSTONE DESIGN COURSE John I. Hochstein, William S. Janna Department of Mechanical Engineering University of Memphis Memphis TN 38152ABSTRACTAn innovative capstone design course titled “Design of Fluid Thermal Systems,” involves groupsof seniors working on various semester-long design projects. Groups are composed of 3, 4 or 5members that bid competitively on various projects. Once projects are awarded, freshmen enrolledin the “Introduction to Mechanical Engineering” course are assigned to work with the senior designteams

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Richard Warren; Diana Mellar

. Vermont Tech has approximately 70 full-time and 55 part-time faculty, and approximately 110 administrators and staff members. Page 10.358.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering Education”While many institutions of higher learning might have a focus on increasing the level ofpreparedness of their incoming students, Vermont Technical College has found itself in adifferent niche market over the years. Vermont Tech prides itself in being able to produce highlysuccessful graduates from an incoming group of

Conference Session

EM Skills and Real World Concepts

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sam Geonetta

Management for Students of Technology: A Case Study in Information Technology Education Dr. Sam C. Geonetta University of Cincinnati, College of Applied Science 2220 Victory Parkway, Cincinnati, OH 45245Introduction In her article on graduates of engineering and technology programs Kerry Hannonobserves that “. . .corporations want the whole ball of wax—soft skills, science skills, anddiversity.”1 Loria Yeadon, a patent attorney who holds a master’s degree in electricalengineering, emphasizes the need for technology professionals to be “business-minded”.2 InInternetWeek, Nick Evans states that “Most will agree that

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching and Outreach

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sheldon Jeter

A HANDY TOOL FOR CONVENIENT ERROR PROPAGATION ANALYSIS: A USER FORM FOR ERROR INFLUENCE COEFFICIENTS Sheldon M. Jeter Georgia Institute of TechnologyINTRODUCTION Complete uncertainty analysis in experimental engineering requires two distinctand complementary calculations. Statistical analysis of repeated measurements is neededto compute the Uncertainty A, which is the uncertainty due to random variation.Complementary physical analysis of the measurement system is also needed to evaluatethe Uncertainty B or the range in possible bias or built in error. The more interesting andimportant applications of Uncertainty B analysis are

Conference Session

Capstone & Educational Resource Developments

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yong Yang; Andrew Bennett; Steve Warren

An Online Homework Generation and Assessment Tool for Linear Systems Yong Yang, M.S., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Andrew Bennett, Ph.D., Department of Mathematics Steve Warren, Ph.D., Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS, 66506, USAAbstractOf the students enrolled in upper-level Electrical & Computer Engineering (EECE) courses atKansas State University (KSU), a percentage consistently struggles with concepts from earliercalculus and differential equations courses. This raises issues regarding how much mathematicalknowledge students retain and

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jr., Hartley T. Grandin, Hartley T. Grandin,; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas

, American Society for Engineering Education Session 1368Problems in statics require only Steps 1, 2, 3, 6 and 7. These five steps have not been employedin the treatment of statics problems in any statics or mechanics of materials textbook.Furthermore, Steps 1 through 8 have not been suggested in any mechanics of materials textbook. Pedagogically the step-by-step solution format allows a student to build a structure intheir minds of how to efficiently approach a problem and solve it. The authors believe that thisstep-by-step procedure will help students build logic, promote analytical thinking, provide a truephysical understanding of the subject and

Conference Session

Technology and Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Chrysanthe Demetry

Page 10.1385.1to a more active classroom, there is clearly a spectrum of reactions. This research addresses thequestion of whether there are patterns in student response according to learning style. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright  2005, American Society for Engineering EducationMany learning style models have been used successfully to predict or explain differences instudent response to subject matter and to teaching and learning environments.6,7 One of the morecommonly used instruments with an extensive research base is the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator(MBTI), which is based on Jungian theory of psychological type. Only a brief summary

Conference Session

Improving Mechanics of Materials

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ing-Chang Jong

. Page 10.1231.5Keep in mind that bodies considered here are rigid bodies. The term “force system” denotes asystem of forces and moments, if any. The work done by a force system on a body during a vir- Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationtual displacement of the body is the virtual work of the force system. By Newton’s third law,internal forces in a body, or a system of pin-connected rigid bodies, must occur in pairs; they areequal in magnitude and opposite in directions in each pair. Clearly, the total virtual work done bythe internal forces during a virtual displacement of a body, or a system

Conference Session

Issues in Digital Signal Processing

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

: “Network courses are often based on one or more of the following areas: TheOSI model; Performance analysis; and Network simulation” 1. The OSI model is apopular approach that is used extensively in the Cisco Networking Academy Program(CNAP) 2 and in other Cisco learning materials. With respect to simulation Davisdescribes the Optimized Network Engineering Tools (OPNET) system that that canmodel networks and sub-networks, individual nodes and stations and state transitionmodels that defines a node 1. However, Davies gives no indication as to the accuracyof this simulation or of the limits of its application. The development and testing ofnetworking simulations may depend upon student’s possessing knowledge and havingsuitable experience in computer

Conference Session

Advice for Dual-Career Couples

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kirk Schulz; Noel Schulz

Session 2275 Work/Life Balance for Dual Career Faculty Couples Kirk H. Schulz and Noel N. Schulz James Worth Bagley College of Engineering Mississippi State UniversityAbstractDual career faculty couples face a unique set of challenges within the academic world. Whilethese couples face the same challenges as all dual career couples, faculty couples have to alsocombine these normal stresses with special challenges of working as a faculty member. The firstchallenge is the original job search and finding two positions. The next challenge is to

Conference Session

Improving Statics Instruction

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ganapathy Narayanan

Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society of Engineering Educationsymbolic development is somewhat more difficult, to be done in a general form, with thestudent understanding in mind, and hence, it is not attempted at this time. Figure 3: GUI for Cross Product Program % MATLAB Script to solve Simultaneous Equations disp('Program to solve Equations: am*xv=bv'); disp('Enter LHS coefficients as a matrix, denoted by am'); disp('Example LHS input: [2.1 3.2 3.4;4.5 5.4 6.8;45. 34. 32]'); am = input('Enter LHS coefficients as a matrix:'); disp('Enter RHS as a column

Conference Session

ChE Department and Faculty Issues

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Gerri Burke; William Krantz; Joel Fried

Social Components:All REU students are required to attend a weekly seminar program. Our 2004 program involvedthe following topics: • Membrane Science and Technology in the 21st Century (presented by the REU Director) • How to read a Technical Paper (presented by the UC Vice-President for Research) • Research Methods (presented by the REU Co-Director) • Intellectual Property (presented by the Director of the UC Intellectual Property Office) • Research Ethics (presented by the Director of the Emerging Ethnic Engineers program) • Post-Graduate Opportunities (presented by a new female Assistant Professor) • Critical Thinking (presented by the Associate Head of Chemical & Materials Engineering) • Mind Your Manners (presented by a