Conference Session

BME Research and Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ka-yiu San

improve their communication skills. Inthe Fall semester, the students are required to a make an oral presentation of their projects totheir fellow classmates. Whereas in the Spring semester, the students are required to participatein the Rice Undergraduate Research Symposium (RURS) poster competition. The results fromthese presentations will be counted as a portion of their final course grade.Further Improvements. Two additional modules are planned for future implementation. Onemodule deals with scientific research ethics. Topics in this module may include experimentaltechniques and the treatment of data, conflict of interest, publication and openness, fair use ofsources. The second module is targeted to improve the students’ scientific writing

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Design and the Community

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Leah Jamieson; Carla Zoltowski; William Oakes

Society for Engineering EducationTable 1. Characteristics of Good Design vs. Bad Design14Good Design Bad Design1. Works all of the time 1. Works initially, but stops working after a short time2. Meets all technical requirements 2. Meets only some technical requirements3. Meets cost requirements 3. Costs more than it should4. Requires little or no maintenance 4. Requires frequent maintenance5. Is safe 5. Poses a hazard to the user6. Creates no ethical dilemma 6. Fulfills a need that is questionableCurricular Structure of the EPICS

Conference Session

TC2K Assessment: How to Really Do It

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Satyajit Verma

lifelong learningh understand professional responsibility understand ethical responsibility understand social responsibilityi 72.3 72.3 knowledge of contemporary knowledge of contemporary societal knowledge of contemporary global respect for diversity professional issues issues issuesj commitment to quality commitment to

Conference Session

Inservice Teacher Engineering Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sharon Kurpius; Dale Baker; Chell Roberts; Stephen Krause

intended.IntroductionIn 1996, “Science and Technology,” was added to the NSF content Standards1 to emphasize theprocess of design and to link science and technology. Standard E (Science and Technology)addresses “abilities to distinguish between natural objects and objects made by humans,”“abilities of technological design,” and “understanding about science and technology.” StandardF (Science in Personal and Social Perspectives) addresses the challenges of science and Page 10.909.1technology locally to globally; invention; and the socioeconomic, political and ethical impacts ofscience and technology. Standard G (History & Nature of Science) addresses the

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion/Conservation

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

James Maxwell; Frank Pietryga; John Stratton; Ilya Grinberg

Yesg Communicate Effectively Yes Yes Yesh Lifelong Learning Yes Yesi Professional, Ethical and Social Yes Yes Yesj Diversity and World Issues Yes Yes Yesk Quality, timeliness, CIP Yes YesProgram Criteria Circuits, programming, etc. Yes Yes“ Apply Physics / Chemistry Yes Yes“ Depth & Breadth Yes Yes Yes“ Various EET Fields Yes Yes

Conference Session

Engineering Education Research and Assessment I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Koren Aragaki; Daniel M. Ferguson; Margaret Huyck

influenced by social,environmental, ethical, economic and policy considerations. Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright © 2005, American Society for Engineering Educationenvironment5. In doing so, students are given greater confidence in selecting a career path, areable to accept responsibility and leadership, learn to respect and value the different perspectives,strategies, and priorities brought to bear on a problem by those from different disciplines, andattain teamwork, communication, and project management skills. IPRO Projects are based onreal-world topics, most often involving sponsors and clients that reflect the diversity of

Conference Session

Collaborations Between Engineering/Education

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Lehman; David Stone; Mary Raber

participation in the program, Enterprise students are able to develop not onlytechnical competence, but also an understanding of the practical application of skills andknowledge in areas such as communication, relationships, conflict resolution, leadership,teamwork, global markets and competition, environmental and social issues, ethics, and business.Michigan Tech strongly believes that in order to increase the numbers of minority and femalestudents who select to enroll in technical programs, students must be introduced to engineeringand science while they are in elementary and secondary school. For the last 30 years, MichiganTech’s Youth Programs (www.youthprograms.mtu.edu) have provided pre-college studentsopportunities to explore engineering and

Conference Session

Capstone/Design Projects: Information/Computer ET

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Sam Geonetta

,Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences are identified as the Distribution Areas. All learners mustcomplete a minimum of eight 3 credit-hour courses selected from a minimum of five of theDistribution Areas. Quantitative Reasoning, Diversity and Culture, and Social and Ethical Issuesare three additional areas, and all learners must complete at least one 3 credit-hour course or anequivalent experience in each. Learners may fulfill certain requirements either through coursesor designated experiences. These designated experiences are generally related to a learner’sacademic program; advisors verify what might be available and appropriate for a specificindividual.7 Program/Major Requirements, which comprise the third major component of theGeneral

Conference Session

Integrating H&SS in Engineering II

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Kenneth Hunter

. • Materials Course – Introduce a materials class on fracture mechanics by focusing on the possibility of a broken wheel flange. • Engineering Ethics Course – Discuss the ethics of the railroad company and their treatment of the engineer. Although ordered to make up time, the engineer was ultimately blamed for the accident by the railroad company. His family was denied the benefits paid to the other victims of the accident. Copyright issues related to original works could also be discussed.ImplementationThe use of brief vignettes to link the humanities and social sciences to traditional engineeringcourses is relatively easy to implement and can be used with any engineering course. In depthresearch of the

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ozlem Arisoy; Larry Shuman; Katherine Thomes; Bopaya Bidanda

following professionalcharacteristics: ethics, the ability to work with others, an appreciation for other disciplines,adaptability, and an appreciation for life-long learning.The Basic Manufacturing Course. All Industrial Engineering Students at the University ofPittsburgh are required to take the three-credit course: Manufacturing Process and Analysis (IE1052). Students typically take this course during their junior year. Its objectives are: Page 10.124.3 “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition. Copyright 2005, American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Teresa Larkin; Dan Budny

external environment? Why is this firm of interest to a professional in business or engineering?In addition to the company visits, students must also address topics on professional developmentin at least 10 of their journal entries. At least two (2) of the ten (10) entries must be selectedfrom the following list of five areas of professional development: 1. Ethical Issues in My Profession: Page 10.1180.3 Give an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility of the global industry. How does this affect life and business in the United States? “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education

Conference Session

Teaching Outside the Box in Civil Engineering

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Nancy Fouad; Tarek Rizk; Fouad Fouad

aspects traditional in nature and rigid in academic content. Most of the courses includedare governed by academic standards stipulated by the Accreditation Board for Engineering andTechnology (ABET). The limited electives offered to students are usually extensions of therequired courses. As a result, undergraduates tend to get a focused civil engineering educationwithout being introduced to material on construction. Furthermore, most existing curricula donot introduce students to nontraditional topics that are important to construction – such asmultidisciplinary collaborative team assignments, technical communications, leadership, andprofessional ethics – and seem to lack continuity in the material taught thus offering education infragmented

Conference Session

Capacity Building: Engineering for Development & Megatrends

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Russel Jones

World Federation of Engineering Organizations that will focus on theneed for:• Strengthening engineering education, training and continued professional development;• Standards, quality assurance and accreditation;• Development of curricula, learning and teaching materials and methods;• Distance and interactive learning (including virtual universities and libraries);• Development of engineering ethics and codes of practice;• Promotion and public understanding of engineering and technology;• Development of indicators, information and communication systems for engineering;• Addressing women and gender issues in engineering and technology;• Inter-university and institutional cooperation, including fellowships;• Development of engineering and

Conference Session

EM Skills and Real World Concepts

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Jason Wolter

Topics • Identification of • Acquisition Theory and Link to SE Topics •Ethics Interests • Needs Determination •Contracts • Players • Functional Analysis and •Legal Issues • Generating • Contractor the use of M&S •Managing Risk Alternatives • Business •Knowledge IT

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Elisa Linsky; Gunter Georgi

solution to the problem. Make sure you demonstrate theviability of your solution. It is important to present evidence in support of your proposal. Finally, show that you are capable of implementing the proposed solution. Doesyour company have the skills and resources necessary to complete the task at hand?One of the best ways to show this is to present evidence of your successful completionof other, similar projects. Traditionally, persuasive language seeks to activate three responses in a reader: 1. Ethos (ethical response): While having good ethics is one way to create a feeling of ethos in the reader, doing the right thing is only part of it. Ethos is aroused in clients when they feel respect for the writer and trust that the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Heenan; Hector Estrada

will subscribe to the following mission statement: The mission of the undergraduate program in architectural engineering is to prepare students to undertake the necessary design experience in the building industry to become registered engineers with a specialization in Building Architectural Engineering, and to instill in them the importance of lifelong learning, including pursuing advanced studies leading to graduate degrees.Program Educational Objectives The program will emphasize the following educational objectives: • To provide graduates with the necessary engineering skills to engage in lifelong careers as practicing professional architectural engineers who are ethical and socially

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Bijan Sepahpour

// // Υ Υ Υ Society, Ethics & Tech. 3 1 Υ Υ Mech. Design Anal. I // // Υ Υ Υ Thermodynamics. II 3 2 Υ Υ Fluid Mechanics // // Υ Υ Kinematics & Mech. // // Υ Υ Υ Υ Mech. Lab. II // // Υ Υ Heat Transfer 4 1 Υ

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Ismail Orabi

Page 10.437.1 Proceedings of the 2005 American Society of Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright C 2005, American Society of Engineering EducationES 107, Introduction to Engineering, is a three semester-hour course. It provides an introductionto engineering through a realistic and hands-on problem-solving experience. It focuses onengineering design process--the application of math, science, and technology to create devicesand systems that meet human needs. It provides an introduction to group work, to oral andwritten communications and to engineering ethics. The course is required for all freshman-engineering students, and a large number of non-engineering majors at the University of

Conference Session

Undergraduate-Industry-Research Linkages

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Mark Maughmer

possibilities expected from nanotechnology,information technology, and bioengineering. ... Other engineering applications, such astransgenic food, technologies that affect personal privacy, and nuclear technologies, raisecomplex social and ethical challenges. Future engineers must be prepared to help the publicconsider and resolve these dilemmas. Challenges will also arise from new global competition,requiring thoughtful and concerted action if engineering in the United States is to retain itsvibrancy and strength.” Table 1 compares the NAE’s summary description of the “IngeniousEngineer of 2020” with the Boeing-generated “Desired Attributes of an Engineer” 14 from themid-1990s. There are some differences. Industry’s move towards “large systems

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

William Moeller; Margaret Pinnell; Bernard Amadei; Jay Shah; R. Scott Summers; Angela Bielefeldt; Robyn Sandekian

, social/ethical and technologicalEngineering. aspects. Topics include sustainable agriculture, health care,www.messiah.edu/acdept/depthome/ construction, institutions, communities; renewable energyengineer/ systems, energy and resource conservation. Students and faculty cooperate with Society for International Ministries (SIM) on Service Learning Projects in West Africa.Michigan Tech, Houghton, MI. Undergraduates can participate in international designwww.cee.mtu.edu/projects/projects.htm projects in a course designed to emulate the work of a

Conference Session

ABET Issues and Capstone Design

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

John Lamancusa; Laura L. Pauley; Thomas Litzinger

fewer courses/semester to increase depth d. Enhancing lifelong learning skills2) ENHANCE CONTENT - Increased student exposure to: a. New and emerging technologies b. Professional skills (societal impact, ethics, team skills, project management, global issues, economic justification) c. Computer and numerical skills d. Design methodologies and toolsEach of these objectives is described in more detail below.1.a. Integrating theory with practice. Integrate classroom material with related laboratory experiments and other active learning elements to improve in-depth learning. This can be done by structuring the curriculum into four-credit courses: three credits of lecture and one credit practicum. Components of the current

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Research

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Terry Wildman; Kumar Mallikarjunan; Mark Sanders; Jeffrey Connor; Vinod Lohani

develop assessment tools. A brief description follows. “Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright @ 2005, American Society for Engineering Education”Departmental feedback systemA Web-based departmental feedback system, targeted at receiving systematic and regularfeedback from the degree-granting departments regarding the contents of the first three semestersof engineering courses, has been developed3. This system allows a user to design freshman andfirst semester sophomore engineering courses by choosing topics (programming,communications, ethics, CAD, graphing, design, profession, and problem solving) from anavailable set and allocate them to one of 42

Conference Session

Lessons from Entrepreneurship Programs

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Michael Moore; Mary Raber

series of project courses that representtheir roles/assignments as members of their enterprise. In addition, students take a number ofprofessional development courses that were created specifically for the Enterprise Program andcover topics such as Teaming, Communications, Leadership, Project Management, Ethics,Economics, Entrepreneurship and Finance. Each professional development course is equivalentto one-semester credit or 14 contact hours of instruction, hence, these courses are veryconcentrated in their subject matter, providing students with the most critical information andinstruction in order to enable them to employ their new-found knowledge directly in theoperation of the enterprise.The philosophy behind this approach is that students

Conference Session

Writing and Communication I

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Beverlee Kissick; Alysia Starkey; Jung Oh; Judith Collins

, synthesize and think critically. Critical thinking is an essential aspect of databaseproficiency8. Students also need to understand the issues of free speech, censorship, access, andprivacy, the ethical issues surrounding the dissemination, accessibility, and use of information9.As early as the 1930s, Edith Coulter said that libraries should help students be self-reliant in thelibrary by teaching them how to find information10. Self-sufficiency continues to be animportant goal of library instruction because IL is fluid; as technology changes, expertise inreading, writing, critical thinking, visual literacy, mathematics, computers, and research play arole in being information literate.Recently, Abram and Luther11 described today's students as

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Program Innovation

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Akhlesh Lakhtakia; Christine Masters; Judith Todd

complete an independent research project, within a team-based environment,in a timely manner.1Design and Professional Components SummaryIn addition to identifying the design activities in the curriculum and the senior research projects,Engineering Science graduates must be aware of a variety of less technical yet equally importantissues they will encounter in their working life. ABET describes several of these issues in itsCriterion 4 as professional considerations that include the economic, environmental,sustainability, manufacturability, ethical, health and safety, social, and political aspects of theengineering profession.2 In addition, students must be made aware that an increasing proportionof engineering practice takes place on a global

Conference Session

Program Level Assessment

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Constantin Chassapis; Hamid Hadim; Kishore Pochiraju; George Korfiatis; Keith Sheppard; David Vaccari

professionalism in their work. Outcome 7 (Leadership) the ability to assume leadership roles. d Outcome 8 (Teamwork) the ability to function on teams. d (Communication) the ability to communicate effectively and Outcome 9 g persuasively.III. World View and Personal Development (Ethics and morals) a critical understanding of ethical and moral Outcome 10 f systems in a social context. (Contemporary Issues) a

Conference Session

Math and K-12-Freshman Transitions

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2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Tan-Yu Lee; John Dantzler; Robert Leland; Jim Richardson

involved several math concepts integrated intoa single problem. Students were also assigned problems in Schaum’s Outline on Precalculus13for math review.The ABET description of the course includes ethics. We focused on cheating as an issue ofimmediate relevance to the students. The students worked in groups and came up with how theywould respond in different situations in which they experienced peer pressure to cheat. Somestudents were very honest and said they would not try to stop another student from cheating.Given the research indicating that engineers who cheat as students are more likely to engage inunethical behavior in the workplace, we felt this was a good treatment of ethics for freshmen4.Students in the course received both instruction

Conference Session

New! Improved! CE Accreditation Criteria

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Stephen Ressler

strategy for achieving thisvision developed, it became apparent that the policy should more broadly address the academicprerequisites for professional practice and licensure, rather than focusing only on the attainmentof a specific academic degree. Hence, in October 2001, the ASCE Board adopted a modifiedversion of Policy 465, indicating that ASCE “supports the concept of the master’s degree orequivalent as a prerequisite for licensure and the practice of civil engineering at the professionallevel.”Charged with implementing Policy 465, the ASCE Committee on Academic Prerequisites forProfessional Practice (CAP3) began by considering the three fundamental characteristics of aprofession—an ethic of professional service, a professional organization

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Yong Tao; W Bao; R Moreno; Marc Zampino; Yiding Cao

Materials Engineering Student Survey - Design, Analysis and TestComponents1 What is your gender?2 What is your ethic background?3 How many MME Laboratory Courses have you taken?4 Have you taken EML 3126 Transport Phenomena?4 Have you taken EML 4140 Heat Transfer?5 Have you taken EML 4706 Design of Fluid/Thermal Systems?6 Have you taken any or plan to take any HVAC courses?7 Rate the balance of subject matter in the MME curriculum (check the one that you agree with the most).8 Fluid Mechanics is a more complex subject than Structural Mechanics?9 Heat Transfer and Thermodynamics are more complex subjects than Structural Mechanics? Students prefer Structural Mechanics over

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2005 Annual Conference

Authors

Susanne Green; Michele Auzenne; Chris Burnham; Ricardo Jacquez

, ageneral engineering class, general chemistry, engineering ethics, and introduction to engineeringdesign. The cluster sequence is designed to integrate the coursework to ensure that during thefirst year students develop a strong foundation in algebra, writing and problem solving skills, andengineering analysis and design. The instructors of the cluster courses meet regularly to shareinsights about the progress of the students and to coordinate activities in ways designed toimprove student learning in all the courses. An assessment team has also developed a writing-based testing instrument to assess the attitudes of the students toward the cluster interventionprogram. This paper reviews the experience with the cluster and the impact of this effort