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Materials and Manufacturing Processes

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Li Qian

time because of machine crashes. Students also got more experience invarious virtual 3-axis to 5-axis CNC machines.Projects shown above provide a curricular module for students in the manufacturingengineering program to really understand the complex surface modeling and multi-axismachining. Experience in 4-axis complex surface machining will be very helpful forstudents’ career in industry. These projects also foster students’ independent learning.Students can correct their mistakes in CNC programs by themselves with Vericut.Bibliography1. Chang, T.C., Wysk, R.A., Wang H.P., Computer Aided Manufacturing, Prentice Hall, New Jersey, 19982. CGTech, Vericut training sessions Version 5.4, May 24, 20043. Gibbs and Associates, SolidSurface

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Course and Program Assessment

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2005 Annual Conference

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Essaid Bouktache; Chandra Sekhar; Jai Agrawal; Omer Farook

career is equally divided in academia and industry. He has authored several researchpapers in IEEE journals and conferences.ESSAID BOUKTACHE is a member of the faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer EngineeringTechnology Department at Purdue University Calumet. Dr. Bouktache received his MS and PhD in ElectricalEngineering from Ohio State University in 1980 and 1985 respectively. His research and teaching interests includeDigital Signal Processing, Computer Networks, and Digital Communications. Professor Bouktache has been withPurdue since 1992 and is a member of IEEE and ASEE. He has several publications to his credit

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Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

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Russel Jones

a private consultant, working through World Expertise LLC to offer services inengineering education in the international arena. Prior to that, he had a long career in education: facultymember at MIT, department chair in civil engineering at Ohio State University, dean of engineering atUniversity of Massachusetts, academic vice president at Boston University, and President at University ofDelaware. Page 10.1244.7Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

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Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

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Russel Jones

seconded professional staff, consultants,fellows and interns.RUSSEL C. JONES is a private consultant, working through World Expertise LLC to offer services inengineering education in the international arena. Prior to that, he had a long career in education: faculty memberat MIT, department chair in civil engineering at Ohio State University, dean of engineering at University of Page 10.548.5Massachusetts, academic vice president at Boston University, and President at University of Delaware. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005

Conference Session

Ethics Classes: Creative or Inefficient

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2005 Annual Conference

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Susan Magun-Jackson

. Page 10.787.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”Kohlberg’s Theory of Moral DevelopmentLawrence Kohlberg, who began his career as a developmental psychologist at HarvardUniversity, developed his stages of moral development through research studies that heconducted. Grounded in Jean Piaget’s research on cognitive and moral development, Kohlberg’stheory demonstrated that these kinds of development occur in a progressive fashion. That is,people progress in their moral reasoning through a series of identifiable and hierarchical stagesthat can be generally classified into three levels. He maintains that these

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments & Programs Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Randal Direen; Frank Barnes; Edward McKenna; Driss Benhaddou; Deniz Gurkan; Alan Mickelson

way similar to the case where a factory maybe isolated from human control over the production. In this respect, we would like tominimize the student-instructor interaction in order to have a close-to-real-life experience toour students for their future careers. However, educational goals will not be achieved withoutthe proper learning environment. Therefore, we included a camera monitoring for both theinstructor-student interaction and the lab test and measurement control environment. We willinclude an objective committee from industry professionals to assess the learning outcomes ofthis lab structure during our pilot labs.VII. Student Performance Metrics and AssessmentThe students will have full control over the test and measurement

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Lean Manufacturing and Integration

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2005 Annual Conference

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Sheng-Jen Hsieh

of projects come up most frequently?• What is your role?• What are some of the constraints that you typically face?• What tools or resources do you use to solve problems?Below are a few facts about these engineers’ experience and educational backgrounds:• They had other manufacturing industry experience joining the system integration industry.• Most started their careers with a two-year or four-year college degree. Two of the fifteen did not have a formal degree.• They came from a variety of technical backgrounds, including electronic, mechanical, welding, aircraft, and industrial engineering.4. Observations and findings4.1 What is system integration?One primary finding from these interviews is that

Conference Session

A Renaissance in NRE Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

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G. Maldonado; Christenson John; Eugene Rutz

resources, the program’s goal is to ultimately support a steady-state stream of roughly 8to 12 graduates per year. Furthermore, it has become evident that the nature of a dual-degree with anundergraduate and graduate component inherently tends to attract some of the best qualified enteringengineering students. In fact, after two complete academic quarters, the majority of students in theMNE-ACCEND have shown to be high performers with GPA’s exceeding 3.3/4.0 early in theiracademic careers. Aside from preparing these students to reach the appropriate academic standingbefore they enter the graduate phase of the program, their good grades have already translated intoadditional scholarship awards at local and national levels (i.e., ANS, NANT).The

Conference Session

Problem-Solving & Project-Based Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Elisa Linsky; Gunter Georgi

expected to know or be able to do by the time theygraduate. Criterion G, an ability to communicate effectively, has often been met by anintroductory technical writing course and a speech class. We know that our students will have topresent information orally throughout their careers. We also know that the accurate presentationof complex technical data is difficult. The set of skills required is not the same as the oneaddressed in a typical speech class. It is therefore important to develop a curriculum specific tothe needs of engineers and scientists. Audience analysis, research, organization of material, the Page 10.829.1selection of

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A Century of College Education

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2005 Annual Conference

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Jeffrey Russell

Reserve University;Bucknell University; Western Michigan University; California State University, LosAngeles; Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; University of Louisville; and WentworthInstitute of Technology. Currently there are over 20 schools participating.These schools have found that all of the outcomes of the recently expanded Body ofKnowledge (i.e., outcomes 13, 14, and 15) can be covered within the undergraduatecurriculum, with the exception of Outcome 12, additional technical depth. The additionaltechnical depth component would, by its very nature, be very flexible in its application toallow for a wide range of career paths. Under this situation, the post-BS engineeringeducation would consist of upper level undergraduate or graduate

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Constance Kampf; Dave Kmiec

of the course,seems to ground the occasional militant student who, after finding a practicing engineer anddiscussing his or her encounter with a group, comes to the shocking realization that a career inengineering does actually involve quite a bit of writing.Also, the writing consultant’s discussion of the assigned proposing documents is informed by thevarious project management documents discussed. Problem-solution memos and proposals arepresented, notably, as problem-solving precursors to project charters and work breakdownstructures. This not only encourages buy-in from students who are accustomed to thinking ofwriting as merely evidence of work, but it also helps instill the idea of writing as an importantpart of the larger problem

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Developments in Chem Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Christi Patton; Daniel Crunkleton

underclassmen into the design competition process would provide a sense ofaccomplishment earlier in their academic careers, which could improve retention. Acompetition requiring the newest technologies would attract the best and the brighteststudents to the team. A socially significant competition would provide better outreachopportunities, and could provide recruitment benefits.Getting Involved: Fuel cell researchEventually, it was decided to involve chemical engineers in automotive designcompetitions. This involvement arose from a combination of two factors: (1) a desire toparticipate in design competitions relevant to underclassmen and the general public; and(2) continuing research in alternate fuel technologies, especially fuel cells

Conference Session

A Renaissance in NRE Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sukesh Aghara; Irvin Osborn-Lee

recent hiring of a new faculty member with anuclear engineering background dedicated specifically to the development of the programit is expected to boost student enrollment in courses offered at PVAMU campus and theTTVN classes. Also a national recognition by numerous DOE laboratories of the need toincrease minority enrollments at such institutions is expected to influence students at theuniversities to consider nuclear engineering as a prospective career option. The uniqueness of the PVAMU program comes from the way it is setup. It isbased in the Department of Chemical Engineering and the NASA Center for AppliedRadiation Research (CARR) is an integral part of the program. The course curriculum isdesired to include specific topics

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Outreach and Recruitment

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Lee Young; Sanjiv Sarin; Xiaochun Jiang

• Faculty Mentored Research • Summer Bridge Programs • Industry and National Research Laboratory Internship • Career Advisement • Stipend Awards • Conferences and SeminarsIn year 2003-2004, 80 undergraduate students and 12 graduate students participated inthe NC-LSAMP project. There were 53 males and 39 females. Three of the studentswere Native American, whereas 89 of the students were African Americans. Figures 1through 6 represent the student distribution based on gender, race, major, category, cohortand activities they were involved in. Race Ge nde r 3% Native A merican

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Experiences with Experiential Learning

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2005 Annual Conference

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Walter Bankes; Michael Eastman; Anthony Trippe; Jeffrey Lillie; George Zion

-op work as part of BS program requirements. The firstco-op block generally takes place at the start of the third year with the remaining co-op blocksoccurring during the student’s fourth and fifth years of study. Starting in March 2003, studentsare required to perform oral presentations and poster sessions describing their co-op experiences.During the first week of each quarter, an evening is set aside for returning co-op students toparticipate in a formal oral presentation and/or a poster session. Attendance is mandatory for allreturning students and faculty within the Computer Engineering Technology program. Studentsfrom certain courses such as First Year Enrichment and Career Orientation may also be requiredto attend. All students within

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Shana Smith

, to a great extent, determines students’ performancein design and technical graphics courses. Prior research shows that 3-D visualization abilitygreatly influences students’ future career success in science, engineering, and technology(McKim, 1980; Norman, 1994; Pleck et al., 1990). Students without sufficient 3-D perceptionability may become frustrated and drop out of CAD programs, or may be advised to pursuestudies in areas that do not require CAD skills. However, if students could improve and gainconfidence in their 3-D visualization skills, they would enjoy CAD instruction more and becomemore engaged. Fortunately, prior research also shows that visualization is a skill that can belearned, developed, and improved with proper instruction

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Collaborations: International Case Studies & Exchanges

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Suzanne Scott

notions of the rest of the world. Their lives deeply anddaily influenced by Islamic religion and law (no separation of church and state), and with extendedfamilies as their primary subculture, the students’ lives were thus far highly provincial. In the newSTEPS II program, the students are introduced to the whys and hows of getting along with peopleunlike themselves in their future careers. Arab students’ ideas about the rest of the world are largely formed by watching movies andtelevision, so they have variously distorted and unrealistic expectations about the behavior of peoplein foreign lands. For many, the Petroleum Institute is the students’ first opportunity to interact

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

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2005 Annual Conference

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June Marshall; John Marshall

commitment and encourages them to think about their own values and futureplans. • I make a point to talk with my students on a personal level and learn about their educational and career goals. • I seek out my students who seem to be having problems with the course or miss class frequently. • I advise my students about career opportunities in their major field. • I share my past experiences, attitudes, and values with students.Encourage Cooperation Among StudentsLearning is enhanced when it is more like a team effort than a solo race. Good learning,like good work, is collaborative and social, not competitive and isolated. Working withothers often increases involvement in learning. Sharing one’s own ideas and responding

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kathleen Zimmerman-Oster; Mohan Krishnan; Shuvra Das; Sandra Yost

1 4 7 2technical presentations in front of an audience?How much competence do you have 2 1 7 4contributing to a written technical report? Not Likely Somewhat Very Likely LikelyHow likely is it that you will use your knowledge of 0 7 7mechtronic systems in your future career?How valuable is it for you to continue the educational process 0 3 11throughout your career (i.e. how much do you value “lifelonglearning

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Lessons from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

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Tony Casalena; Matt Weinstein; Borna Ghavam; Blake Robertson; Karen Thornton; David Barbe; James Green

undergraduate at the University of Maryland, is eager to pursue anentrepreneurial career in technology. He founded 57th Avenue Advertising, LLC during his freshman yearto help develop core business skills that will aid him in technology development. Borna has also served asan undergraduate researcher in the area of micro-electro mechanical systems (MEMS). He is a member ofthe Hinman CEOs Program.JAMES GREENJames is the Associated Director of the Hinman CEOs Program. He earned a BS of Industrial Engineeringfrom the Georgia Institute of Technology, a MS in Technology Management from the University ofMaryland University College, and an MBA from the University of Michigan Business School. James isexperienced as a founder, executive, and advisor to start

Conference Session

New Learning Models

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Scott Jiusto; David DiBiasio

schools, including WPI, have academic goals that include preparation for life-long learning. Nontraditional academic experiences claim to support preparation for LLL.However, evidence is largely anecdotal or superficial.LLL “suddenly” became part of engineering education when ABET included it as one of thedesired learning outcomes. Most schools have had trouble defining it, and nearly all have troublemeasuring it. Many have resorted to outcomes descriptors that relate to information findingabilities, elective course decisions, and participation in professional societies. Despite theseoutcomes being desirable they are somewhat superficial, low-level abilities. Other methods toprobe LLL involve using post-graduation paths and career choice data

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Interdisciplinary Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Blake

A Multidisciplinary Engineering Computation Module for Introductory Courses in Engineering Technology John W. Blake Austin Peay State UniversityAbstractTopics selected for introductory courses in engineering technology and in engineering shouldhelp students decide if they want to pursue the degree and, if so, to prepare them for work intheir later courses and in their careers. The topics should be applicable in different areas oftechnology. The author has found that a module on computations using rates and capacitiesmeets these criteria and is a useful addition to a first year course. This paper discusses thismodule and describes the

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Laura Jones; Karen Berger; Tamara Knott

major engineering concepts of problem solving and teamwork. Exploring Engineering Dayaimed to promote engineering as a stimulating, exciting, and rewarding field of study as well asto dispel the idea that engineers must wear hard hats or work on trains. It was also our goal tohave the children see that engineering is not just for men but to show the young women that theytoo can pursue a career in the fields in engineering, math, and science.Previous experience has indicated that educational outreach events such as ExploringEngineering day benefit not only the participants but also the volunteers involved in the project.This paper provides details of the organization, planning and implementation of the event, aswell as an analysis of the

Conference Session

Faculty Development II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Amy Miller; Maher Murad; Robert Martinazzi; Andrew Rose

feelings of anxiety, frustration, and even a sense ofinadequacy in their area of expertise. These sentiments coupled with the unrelentingdemands on all faculty lead to a sense of isolation and abandonment within the academiccommunity.“The Spaghetti Factor”, is a peer leadership model that is being successfully implementedat the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. It serves to address the multitude ofconcerns and questions of new faculty members. It accomplishes this primarily with peermentoring by “senior” untenured faculty who are near the tenure decision time in theiracademic career. By working together through this mentoring, new faculty are able to“stick together” in such a way that everyone is on track to achieve tenure in a moreefficient

Conference Session

Assessment & Quality; Accreditation in Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Melissa Eljamal; Matthew Mayhew; Eric Dey; Stella Pang

that the pre-college experiences combined with a supportive infrastructure mean students place a greatervalue on international education and lead to greater participation, particularly if these overseasexperiences better position them for careers in engineering. The level of intercultural awarenessof student participants in international programs is similar across race, gender, department,academic level, and cumulative grade point average. Participants behave in tolerant ways towardother cultures but must learn more about their own culture by trying to see it in the way it is seenby people from different cultures.I. IntroductionIn 2000, the International Programs in Engineering (IPE) office of the University of Michigan(UM) College of

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Inservice Teacher Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jane Schielack; Carol Stuessy; George Nickles

period, engineering degrees over this Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationsame time period are expected to remain stable" (p. vi). Noeth et al., also note that of the highschool students who took the ACT and indicated they would pursue a baccalaureate degree,those who expressed an interest in majoring in engineering consistently dropped from 8.6% in1992 to 5.5% in 2002. It is imperative that more K-12 students be encouraged to considerengineering as a career to not just maintain but increase the number of graduates to meetdemand.Jeffers, Safferman, and Safferman8 list many ways for engineers

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Teaching Design

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2005 Annual Conference

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Tori Bailey; Jonathan Gabrio; David Cannon; Helen L. Chen; George Toye; Larry Leifer

otherwiseseparated by time and space and make meaningful connections among those experiences that canlead to powerful new insights about themselves and their learning career. For students who arecontemplating deeply their experiences and the relationships among those experiences, theartifacts may serve as objects to facilitate thinking and remembering (Brereton, 1998; Pea,1993).11,12 We purposefully chose to couple the implementation of wikis and weblogs (thetechnology) with Folio Thinking (the pedagogy). It is our working hypothesis that thecombination of Folio Thinking practices with the wiki and blog technology will increase: 1)awareness of what is learned and 2) articulation of connections between learning and thedesign process. Folio Thinking

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Multidisciplinary Engineering by Design II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Linda Head

LCAeffectively increased the complexity of the design process, forcing students to evaluate, research,and coordinate in a team environment.Digital Clock/TimerThe student teams also build a digital timer for their crane. This digital circuit measures theamount of time required to lift the weights the required 2 feet and its accuracy is compared to an“official” clock. Since none of the students, not even the Electrical and Computer Engineers,have had a course in digital electronics at this point in their academic career, we provide themwith instruction in the basics of binary counting and logic circuits during the laboratory sectionof the course. Then they are given a simple, single-digit display option to work from.Students use a standard timer chip

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Early College Retention Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Brett Hamlin; Gretchen Hein

Engineering EducationIntroductionWomen and men face different challenges when they enter engineering school. In general, mostmen are more likely to succeed in engineering due to many factors. First, the traditionalstereotype that men are good at math and science, while women are perceived to have lessability.1 To help women succeed, researchers have suggested that students work in teams, receiveencouragement, and learn via various instructional methods.1,2 Because men are expected toexcel in math and science prior to college, this expectation follows them into the universitywhere they have more confidence that engineering is the right career choice for them thanwomen. 3 Women have a tendency to doubt their abilities and frequently question their

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Capstone/Design Projects: Electrical ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jay Porter; George Wright; Joseph Morgan

the CDR, allteams are present and thus are able to assess their accomplishments in terms of what other teamshave accomplished. In addition, the CDR offers all team members another opportunity toprepare and deliver a formal verbal presentation which will receive critical review and feedbackfrom a large number of individuals. Many students have communicated back to the EET/TETfaculty that these “opportunities” to communication have served them well as they haveadvanced in their professional careers. One relatively new aspect of the course sequence is the “Request for Extension”. In thetwelfth week of the semester, each team must decide whether they will need to request a timeextension for their project. If so, they must formally request