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Innovative Practices in NRE Education

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2005 Annual Conference

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William Miller; Gayla Neumeyer; Matthew Schmidt; David Jonassen

learning in a chemical engineering undergraduate laboratory. IEEE Frontiers in Education, 350-354,3. Armarego, J. (2002). Advanced software design: A case in problem-based learning. IEEE Computer Society: Proceedings of the 15th Annual Conference on Software Engineering Education and Training.4. Mitchell GG, Delaney JD. (2004). An assessment strategy to determine learning outcomes in a software engineering Problem-based learning course. International Journal of Engineering Education, 20 (3): 494-5025. Van Kampen, P., Nanahan, C., Kelly, M., McLoughlin, E., & O’Leary, E. (2004). Teaching a single physics module through problem based learning in a lecture-based curriculum. American Journal of Physics

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Capstone Design

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2005 Annual Conference

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H. Jung; Anthony de Sam Lazaro; Amanie Abdelmessih

extensive teaching, research in different areas of thermal engineering,and industrial experience. She performed research at PNNL, Argonne National Laboratory, NASA: Marshall Space,and Dryden Flight Research Centers. She was awarded: 3 certificates of recognition (NASA/ASEE)for researchcontributions, Outstanding Faculty Award (Monks of SMC) for teaching, and 2005 Academic Engineer (PSEC).Dr. ANTHONY DE SAM LAZARO, Dean of Engineering and ProfessorPh.D., University of Wales, Cardiff, UK.. He chaired the American Society of Mechanical Engineers; robotics andautomation group, has expertise in manufacturing, robotics and automation, with an emphasis on expert systems andFuzzy Logic. He is a prolific writer in his field. He received the Outstanding

Conference Session

Curriculum Innovation & Assessment

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2005 Annual Conference

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Richard Smith; Kevin Craig; Pamela Theroux

, reflective observation, abstract conceptualization, and active experimentation. A considerable body of research has shown that learning is significantly enhanced when students engage all of these cognitive processes5,7.Background on RensselaerRensselaer’s commitment to student-centered learning and its innovation in undergraduateengineering education is well known. Between 1993 and 1998, Rensselaer won the Pew Awardfor the Renewal of Undergraduate Education, the Boeing Outstanding Education Award, and theTheodore Hesburgh Award for Faculty Development, the only technological university to win allthree of these prestigious honors. Crossing low walls between schools, and combining thetraditional laboratory-centered education with

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K-12 Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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William Carlsen; Robin Tallon; Phil Henning; Leanne Avery; Angela Lueking; Daniel Haworth; Elana Chapman

question from a K-12 teacher, askingabout materials available to teach her students about Nuclear Energy and Clean Energy, but thatwere designed at a more age appropriate level. An opportunity was uncovered after speakingwith a professor at Penn State who teaches a general science class entitled “Energy and theEnvironment”, with a primarily non-technical student audience. For this class, the CollegeStudents were required to design a webpage reporting on an aspect of Clean Energy. Theprofessor agreed to ask them to make an additional page for their website that was designed foran audience from 7th thru 12th graders. At the same time, the NSF project used this as anopportunity to research the perspective of the non-technical College Students about

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

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Zbigniew Hladysz; Robert Corey; JASON ASH; Glen Stone; Dale Skillman; Charles Kliche; Larry Stetler; David Dixon; Larry Simonson; Stuart Kellogg

., B. Thomas, and W. Bradley, “Teaching Freshman Engineering Using Design Projects and Laboratory Exercises to Increase Retention,” Proceedings of the American Society of Engineering Education Conference, June 2004.[10] Richardson, J., C. Corleto, J. Froyd, P. K. Imbrie, J. Parker, and R. Roedel, “Freshman Design Projects in the Foundation Coalition,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, November 1998.[11] Pavelich, M. J. and R. D. Knecht, “Mentoring Freshmen Through Design,” Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, Tempe, AZ, November 1998.[12] Oakes, W. and P. K. Imbrie, “Integrating Service Learning into Freshman Engineering Courses,” Proceedings of the Frontiers

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Samuel Craig; Maurice Aburdene

consolidates the summarymeasures for all courses and shows how each course contributes to the fulfillment of the overallprogram outcomes. The result is an array of summary measures that can help identify the need toadjust an outcome or its method of assessment, or to modify course content or teaching methods.The intent is to provide a consistent format for all courses in a department or program whileretaining flexibility and ease of use. After course outcomes have been established, most of theassessment data entry can be done by an office assistant rather than by the course instructor.IntroductionRecently published works1, 11, 12 consistently show that educators are taking a new view ofassessment. Much of the motivation for this change comes from the

Conference Session

Engineers in Toyland - Come and Play

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2005 Annual Conference

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Robert Bertini; Steven Hansen

, vehicular delay, travel time, and travel time variance, to name afew. The extent of data available to the student and researcher now allows for flexibility andcreativity that was not always available in a standard classroom environment.IntroductionPortland, Oregon is known for its unique multimodal transportation system, and thereforestudents are drawn to study here, with the advantage of a laboratory right outside the classroom.Current students of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Urban and Regional Planningprograms at Portland State University may someday hope to plan, design, manage and/or buildthe transportation infrastructure necessary to provide adequate mobility in our cities. It is criticalthat we educate and train a new generation of

Conference Session

Measuring Perceptions of Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

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Stephen Thompson; Jed Lyons

, collaborations between university-based STEM personnel and K-12 teachers, and inquiry-based instruction.Dr. Lyons is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of South Carolina and the Directorof the South Carolina Center for Engineering and Computing Education. He teaches laboratories, design, andmaterials science to undergraduates, graduate students and K-12 teachers. He researches engineering education,plastics and composites. He is the principal investigator for the GK-12 program. Page 10.92.14 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition

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Security

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2005 Annual Conference

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G Murphy; G Kohli; S P Maj; D Veal

which canoverwhelm network administrators. Security systems are traditionally often layered in a top-down manner. Abstract models could enable administrators to focus upon relevant details whilstfiltering out non-essential details. Such models could also be used in a top-down fashion thuspermitting the control of complexity via recursive decomposition. There are currently manysecurity models used in industry and for teaching students about network security. These modelsare not only restricted to confidentiality, authentication, data integrity, non-repudiation, andaccess control, but also take into account physical and human aspects that can effect security. Amodel based upon Finite State Machines (FSM) and called a state model is proposed as an

Conference Session

Assessing Where We Stand

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2005 Annual Conference

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Steve Eisenbarth; Kenneth Van Treuren

Department of Engineering at Baylor University. He received hisB. S. in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy, his M. S. in Engineering from Princeton University,and his DPhil. at the University of Oxford, UK. At Baylor he teaches courses in laboratory techniques, fluidmechanics, thermodynamics, and propulsion systems, as well as freshman engineering.STEVEN EISENBARTHSteven Eisenbarth is Associate Dean of the School of Engineering and Computer Science at Baylor University. Hereceived his B.S. in Mathematics and Physics from Albertson College of Idaho and a Masters and Ph.D. in Physicsfrom Baylor University. He teaches courses in electrical and computer engineering including embedded computersystems design, computer organization, electrical

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Curriculum Innovation & Assessment

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mark Urban-Lurain; Taner Eskil; Marilyn Amey; Timothy Hinds; Jon Sticklen

hypothesize that knowledge structuresstudents build in mastering MATLAB may be used as anchors in seeing commonality betweendiscipline-specific knowledge constructs. If this hypothesis is confirmed, the result would be abetter understanding of how learning computational tools and learning discipline specificconcepts interact, and how under appropriate conditions, learning to use computer-based toolslike MATLAB can help students develop a sound and usable knowledge structure forunderstanding in their disciplinary domain.Preliminary baseline dataWe sought to establish baseline data using a team approach to teaching MATLAB in theintroductory computing course for engineers (CSE131) taught by one of the authors (Sticklen)during summer, 2003 (US03.) The

Conference Session

Documenting Success

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Steven Mickelson

, however, a study was conducted for the National Center of“Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”Teaching, Learning, and Assessment that suggests learning communities impact studentlearning in several ways:1. Learning community students formed study groups that extended beyond the classroom.2. Learning community students became more actively involved in their learning than did other students.3. Learning community students perceived their learning experience was enriched by the other learning community participants.4. Learning community students “persisted at a substantially higher rate” (than comparable students

Conference Session

Student Learning and Research

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2005 Annual Conference

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Macy Reynolds

class with assignments and due dates, present material, summarize material in the last few minutes of class.4. If you have some good mnemonic tricks to learn material, teach them to the students.5. Provide plenty of examples when teaching new concepts.6. If possible, allow students to start homework in class to allow for questions and clarification.In the Lab1. Provide an orientation to the laboratory on the first meeting day to familiarize the students with the name, purpose, and safety issues of each piece of equipment.2. Provide checklists for using machines with multi-step operations and include any results they will see if they use it correctly.3. Compliment areas of strength in student's lab work as much as

Conference Session

The Citizen Engineer

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2005 Annual Conference

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Isadore Davis; barbara waugh; Charles Pezeshki; Lueny Morell; Tom Roberts

issues, such as global outsourcing of engineering jobs, as well as understandingthe ramifications of dealing with intellectual property, will require a politicallysophisticated engineering cadre. Many of the problems facing the profession are nolonger technical—they are political and social. Only by addressing such concernsstraight-on can we expect to have our interests represented in the broader societal debate.In order to facilitate this, we must start teaching the appropriate skills in the classroom.And in order to do this effectively, we must learn them ourselves.-------------Next we’ll hear from Lueny Morell:I have given the subtitle to my section: From engineering to economic development:small steps to provide others opportunities in a

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Topics of Interest-Nuclear Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mark Deinert; K. Bingham Cady; Joshua Barratt; Erich Schneider

Visualization of Coupled Spectral and Burnup Calculations: an Intuition-building Tool Erich A. Schneider*, Joshua G. Barratt, K. Bingham Cady and Mark R. Deinert *Los Alamos National Laboratory, P. O. Box 1663, Los Alamos, NM 87545 / Cornell University, Theoretical and Applied Mechanics, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14850AbstractIn this paper, we present a fast, user-friendly computational tool for the calculation andvisualization of coupled neutron spectra and fuel burnup calculations. This tool, V:BUDS(visualize: burnup, depletion, spectrum), was designed to derive scenario-dependent

Conference Session

Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russel Jones

given way to an increasedlocal innovative policy and entrepreneurial climate that have generated significantcomputer, telecommunications and more recently, pharmaceutical and biotechnologyoutputs.While the it is unclear as to whether it is the local state governments or the privateentrepreneurs who have been more relevant to this process, most people agree that theabove two actors, large and small firms, universities and government laboratories have allhad a part to play.It has been advocated since long ago that government, private sector, universities andresearch institutions are important parts of a larger system of knowledge and interactionsthat allow diverse actors with varied strengths to come together around common broadgoals for

Conference Session

Math and K-12-Freshman Transitions

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2005 Annual Conference

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Mary Hofle; Ken Bosworth

Math, Engineering, and Science: Applications for Grades 4-8 Mary M. Hofle, Ken W. Bosworth College of Engineering, Idaho State UniversityAbstract:We present what we believe is a novel outreach program providing grade 4-8 math teachers a“grade-appropriate” exposure to real-world engineering and science situations, and how themathematics they teach has real, interesting, and fun applications. The project originated in thespring of 2004, and culminated in a week-long mid-summer workshop attended by some 25grade 4-8 math teachers from several local SE Idaho school districts. We present our motivationfor developing this program, an overview of the structure of the workshop and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stewart Prince; Robert Ryan

Engineering Programs”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 3. W.O. Jolley, J.J. Rencis, and H.T. Grandin, Jr., “ A Module for Teaching Fundamentals of Finite Element Theory and Practice Using Elementary Mechanics of Materials”, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Nashville, Tennessee, June 2003 4. R.G. Ryan, “Using a Finite Element Stress Analysis Program to Enhance Learning in a Machine Design Course”, Proceedings of the 2004 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Salt Lake City, Utah, June 2004 5. M.J. Zucrow and J.D. Hoffman, Gas Dynamics: Volume 1, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., 1976 6

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Computer Based Measurements

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2005 Annual Conference

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Terrance Lovell; Dale Litwhiler

application) to capture the sound of tapping or handclapping and observing the echo signatures of the recorded signal.4The method described here was used in an instrumentation laboratory class for third-yearelectromechanical engineering technology students at Penn State Berks – Lehigh Valley College.The experiments are based on time of flight measurements and are designed to demonstrate theroll of software in developing a sophisticated system with simple hardware. The signalprocessing techniques are similar to those used in radar and sonar echolocation systems.5 Thesoftware performs all of the measurements with no guesswork left to the user. Figure 1. Setup for Acoustic MeasurementsUsing the computer’s sound card under

Conference Session

Knowing Students: Diversity & Retention

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Reed Stevens; Kevin O'Connor; Lari Garrison

same reason, thetranscripts segments we include are also short. Our broader analysis of these data Page 10.558.4supports the points that follow.Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & ExpositionCopyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationIn Segments T.1 and T.2, Tarja describes her view of school in contrast to what sherepeatedly calls “the real world.” Her view of the real world was formed in large part byan internship at a well-known West Coast laboratory, referred to in these segments. Segment T.1. And I really liked- I like actually working in like science, because going

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Ollis

provide “curricular transparency” wherein the ability of faculty to propose collaboration across departmental lines not be hindered by institutional restraints such as incompatible scheduling of design course hours and credits for departmental design courses. (2) Utilization of available manpower for instruction, including faculty, local professional societies, and even graduate students, be allowed and encouraged so as to avoid the potential to ”double” faculty design teaching time simply by requiring simultaneous participation of at least two disciplines. (3) Arrangement for salary support for those design formats which require annual recruiting of funding from industry or other

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Electrical & Computer Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Raymond Winton

the simulator that have provided thisenhancement are a consequence of upgrades in the post-processor. These upgrades nowallow the simulation data to be manipulated in ways that are much more than a simpleelectrical analysis, and extend well beyond the focus of circuit proof and performanceanalysis. And likewise the spreadsheet is a friendly and mature product that givesconsiderable flexibility and analytical power.And device models in pSPICE have evolved over time to a point that they now representactual device behavior to a higher degree of accuracy than simplified models ordinarilynecessary in the classroom or laboratory. This paper has found a practical and frienlyplatform for to investigation of device and circuit behavior from simulation

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Distance & Service Learning, K-12, Web & Work-Based Projects

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2005 Annual Conference

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Jamie Piacentine; Tonya Emerson

College of Engineering, Computer Science, and ConstructionManagement and the College of Natural Sciences, along with local professional engineers, cometogether to host what has been described as the best organized and most educational event forpre-college to be offered at CSU, Chico. This paper describes Minds in Motion and details theplanning effort to create a similar event at any university around the globe. Resources foroutreach materials are also provided. In addition, unsolicited parent and teacher commentsprovide a qualitative view of the impact of Minds In Motion on pre-college students.BackgroundCalifornia State University, Chico is an undergraduate teaching institution located 174 milesnortheast of San Francisco in rural Northern

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K-12 Programs for Women

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2005 Annual Conference

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John Glover; Frank Claydon; Stuart Long; Jennifer Ruchhoeft; Julie Trenor

grade level.Program Content and Pedagogy GRADE Camp provides direct and formative exposure for ninth through twelfth gradefemale students to engineering principles through a challenging and interesting weeklongsummer day camp where participants have opportunities to experience engineering first-hand.GRADE Camp utilizes active, co-operative learning and hands-on experiences rather thantraditional lecture or demonstration-based formats. Participants learn theory during the morningsand then apply the theory during the afternoons in sequential, hands-on laboratories completed inteams of two or three girls. Each activity and discussion session is carefully designed to lead intoa portion of a final design project, thereby linking theory to

Conference Session

Energy Program and Software Tools

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mohammed Fahmy; Recayi Pecen; Faruk Taban; Ayhan Zora

% Page 10.24.9 Engine speed (rpm) 2138.83 2138.70 0.01% Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering EducationThe proposed comprehensive energy model development is recommended and planned to beimplemented in the process control laboratory at the University of Northern Iowa. It is expectedthat addition of this energy model development will positively impact student interests andenhance the students’ ability to visualize simple actual process control simulators [7]. Manyengineering and technology curricula include instrumentation, advanced CAD, and

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Innovative Curriculum in ET

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2005 Annual Conference

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David Johnson; Shannon Sweeney; Richard Englund

sometimes believe thatwelding is a simple process that does not change the material properties. If they have a chance totry welding in a laboratory setting it may reinforce this belief when inexpensive materials areused that do not change properties very much due to the welding process.Particularly on heat treated parts, heating during the welding process can cause grain growth in Page 10.33.1the volume of material adjacent to the weld. This grain growth and any other tempering effects Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Peter Orono; Stephen Ekwaro-Osire

, recognizing the demands of industry,and demystifying the design process.2. Evolutionary design appeals to students’ interests Anyone who has ever seen a child disassemble a clock or other appliance, eyes alight withcuriosity and excitement can easily see the appeal ‘de-construction’ holds even for an olderperson. Reverse engineering, as part of evolutionary design, sparks students’ interest because itappeals to the human urge to find out ‘what makes the thing tick.’ Also, freshmen engineeringclasses are often teach the theory and the concepts without providing the opportunity to applythese concepts. Consequently, many engineering professionals and researchers would like to seereformed curricula giving freshmen the opportunity to actively apply

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Non-Technical Skills for ET Students

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2005 Annual Conference

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McDaniel William; Ferguson Chip; Aaron Ball; Phillip Sanger; Wesley Stone

and any best) broad conclusions are not possible. Figure 2 Self Assessment Data for Project Nevertheless the results suggest an Management Team Contribution encouraging direction for exploration.In the laboratory sections for a junior/senior level Rapid Tooling and Prototyping class, eachsection was formed into a team. Each team, which varied in size from 9 to 14, was given thesame assignment of completing a working prototype of a Roots Engine and designing a process

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Women in Engineering Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Barbara Bogue

13% 10% Action Teaching Engineering Design lunch 7% Travel Team Presentations 7% Tour 40% Figure 2: Time Analysis of Revamped CampThe result was migration of the camp objectives and goals to a day camp model that

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

David Ferruzza

. Page 10.1120.1 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright @ 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”Educational goalsThe main goal of this exercise/simulation lab is to instruct students in an integrated set of tasksthat require an overall understanding of Newton’s laws and of kinematics together with basiccommon sense and the ability to put things together. Additional important goals come from thegeneral teaching philosophy in the Department of Physics and Engineering at ElizabethtownCollege, where one emphasis is to provide students with strong problem-solving skills, togetherwith experience, growth, and competence in the areas of