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Waddah Akili

yearstudents in a geotechnical/ foundation engineering class. The success achieved in meeting statedobjectives, i.e., including the practice , was attributed, in large measure,to the proper coordination that preceded course delivery. The paper sheds light on thisexperience, and focuses on the contributions and effectiveness of the adjunct in: course planning,delivery of a ce- a a a , organizing instructional activities, a a aability and effort in engaging students, in and outside the classroom. The positive outcome ofthis experience has lead other faculty members to follow the same path, i.e., by searching forpractitioners-as adjunct faculty- to assist in bringing the practice into the classroom, in a

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R. Nelson; J. Bumblis; C. Liu; A. Turkmen; N. Zhou; D. Olson; R. Rothaupt

. Proceedings of the 2011 North Midwest Section Conferenceprogram, the following sections highlight specific program developments or milestones on a yearlybasisInitial Planning Years (2005-2008)Although final approval of the UW-Stout Computer Engineering program came in August 2008,activity started long before that. Initial planning for the program began in approximately 2005 andinvolved the following steps: Meeting with on-campus faculty, administrators and selected employers regarding the need and feasibility of establishing a Computer Engineering at UW-Stout. Completing a needs survey to determine employer demand (i.e., verify if jobs will be available for graduates). Developing an industrial advisory board for input on

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Eric Musselman

Development of Freshman Seminar Design Project Eric Musselman University of Minnesota DuluthAbstractThis paper discusses the challenges associated with the development of a design project for afreshman seminar course in engineering. Two different projects that the author has used in classwill be described and compared. The effectiveness of the projects at achieving both the courseand overall departmental objectives will be discussed.IntroductionThere are many challenges when planning an Introduction to Engineering course at the freshmanlevel. These challenges revolve around achieving the objectives of the course in a limited timeand taking into

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M. S. Stachowicz; L. B. Kofoed

byDeGraff and Kolmos [3] in the following: A problem is the starting point of the learning process. The type of problem is dependent on the specific situation of the curriculum, study regulation, semester etc. Normally a semester theme guide which problems can be dealt with. Often semester courses are planned to meet demand from the study regulation and will at the same time support the problem solving process the students have chosen for their project. It is crucial that the problem serves as the basis for the learning process because it will determines the direction of the learning process as well as a problem places emphasis on a question rather than an answer. This also allows the learning content

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A. Hoxie

the students choosing.The final deliverables were a presentation to the class and a final report. The topics ranged from solarhighways to tidal energy production. The second time the course was taught the student project waschanged substantially. The Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) was incorporated into the overallcourse and was the primary focus of the final project. This paper focuses on an overview of the PassiveHouse technique as well as its implementation in the SES course and its applicability to mechanicalengineering students.Passive House Certification and Modeling SoftwarePassive solar design is not a new idea. It dates back to antiquity. Nor is the use of very thick walls forinsulation a new concept. However, according to the

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Waddah Akili

Case-Based Learning: A Creative Experience in Comparison to Traditional Teaching Methods Waddah Akili Geotechnical EngineeringA b s t r a c tThis paper describes the steps taken in planning, developing, and executing a case study/ casehistory course in geotechnical/ foundation engineering at an international university. The paper ed : a ab e a ec e a a ed a ; e a a ecourse; and the results of evaluating the effectiveness of this approach versus traditionallecturing. Problems and challenges that could arise when offering the course for the first time arealso addressed. Embedded in this

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P. B. Ravikumar

Personality Type Demographics and their Relationship to Teaching and Learning P. B. Ravikumar University of Wisconsin, PlattevilleABSTRACTAssessment is the next most important activity that follows teaching-learning in the classroom.Assessment plans must be carefully strategized from a top-down perspective complemented by bottom-uprealities. The assessment plan strategy must include elements of robustness which would make the resultsfrom implementation of the plan as insensitive as possible and hence more reliable to unavoidablevariations. Examples of robustness assessment include assessment at the individual student level

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Neil J. Hutzler; Joan S. Chadde; David Heil; Mia Jackson

problem-solvers Engineers improve people s lives and make the world better Engineers help shape the future Engineering problems usually have multiple solutions Engineers are from all races, ethnicities, and genders There are many different fields of engineering There are many great career opportunities in engineeringFamily Engineering Program ComponentsAs mentioned above, the Family Engineering program is being modeled after twopreviously developed and successful programs – Family Science and Family Math.Key program components include the following: Publication of a book of hands-on activities titled Family Engineering: An Activity and Event Planning Guide, with both English and Spanish

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Byron Garry

(l) - (p). ABET requires at least oneevaluation of each student outcome at some point in the program, preferably toward the end ofthe curriculum. We have chosen to do most this evaluation in the Project Management/Capstonetwo-semester course sequence. In the first semester, students learn the theory and basic practicesof project management, and also define, plan and begin their capstone project. In the secondsemester they complete their group project. Mo of he og am lea ning o come a ea e ed ing di ec mea e f om e idence of den ojec o k, i h a fe a e mencoming from the studen o inion of hei o n og e , an indi ec mea e. Wha e a econcerned with is how to evaluate the direct evidence of student work, that i , g ading he den

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Carl Sandness; Tom Jamar; Roy Smith; j. Moe Benda

Too Difficult Unsure of What Not a Creative Field Dislike Physics 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% Figure 1. Hibbing High School Seniors 2009 Survey of Engineering InterestFrom the same graduating class, data was collected regarding collegiate enrollment plans for thefollowing fall of the same year. The results are summarized in Figure 2.Interestingly, Engineering placed 2nd only to Health Sciences (physicians, nursing, dentists anddental hygienists). Similar data from 2008 showed only 9% of graduates selecting engineering.We believe that overall, our coursework has had some positive correlation in

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Stephen Patchin; Cody Kangas; Jamie Lindquist

.. Disagree Agree led me to a better understanding of my career goals 4.10% 14.10% 37.60% 44.20% made me think more about my continuing education after graduating from High School 2.60% 5.00% 28.10% 64.30% increased my interest in studying engineering in college 6.90% 18.20% 41.60% 33.30% increased my interest in studying science in college 5.90% 17.50% 45.40% 31.20% caused me to decide to take different class in high school than I planned to take

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Mike Rowe

and processdevelopment. These features include: Sequential flow the concept whereby one step is executed completely followed by the next step, and so on. This concept helps student engineers build an understanding and appreciation of process flow, ordering and the interdependencies of process steps. Proceedings of the 2011 North Midwest Section Conference Conditional flow the concept whereby one of several alternative process paths is executed based on a set of run-time conditions. This concept helps student engineers understand contingencies and the need to plan for all possible process conditions and outcomes. Iteration the concept whereby a set of process steps is

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Nathan Johnson

planning and communicating to students through compiling assessmentresults.Curriculum SettingSeveral required lab courses, taught at the 3xxx level, could have been suitable for assessingexperimental design in the UMD Civil Engineering Curriculum. However, finding anappropriate laboratory exercise for design assessment was difficult since most experimentalmethods in Infrastructure Materials and Soil Mechanics follow well-specified standard methods.Exercises in Transportation Engineering involve complex computer programs are difficult todesign without in-depth knowledge of the software. In contrast, most lab exercises in Hydraulicsand Hydrology involve collecting and analyzing data from field or laboratory settings thatillustrate the theories

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Daniel N. Pope

knowledge of the capabilities ofthe software. The initial proposal states the problem that will be investigated, justifies the use ofa numerical model (i.e. the problem has no analytical solution), identifies the modelingobjectives, and defines a work plan with specific milestones and due dates. The instructorreviews the initial proposal, provides suggestions, and returns it to the student. This documentprovides the basis for the project work during the course of the semester. If the student does agood job on the initial proposal, the project generally proceeds smoothly and they have a goodstart on the introduction for the final proposal. The student submits a proposal update memomid-semester. This memo discusses the tasks completed, any remaining

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Ryan G. Rosandich

year 2030. The recommendations of Vision 2030 include significant, broad changes tomechanical engineering education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. They also bring tolight the dualistic nature of engineering education, with faculty and courses focused either on thepractice of engineering, or on an academic research-oriented approach to engineering. Thispaper discusses the potential effects of the recommendations on mechanical engineeringprograms, including the curriculum, faculty, and reward structure. The mechanical engineeringprogram at the University of Minnesota Duluth is analyzed as a specific example, and a plan forimplementing the Vision 2030 recommendations is presented along with a discussion of potentialdifficulties

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William C. Farrow

. Aspects that I plan to improve on in the future include allowing thestudents to use the CATME feedback surveys on two week intervals rather than four weekintervals and to develop additional projects that would fit the same format.Acknowledgments: Wisconsin Space Grant Consortium Higher Education Incentives Seed Grant, that supported the purchase of the supplies used in the project. Milwaukee School of Engineering Rapid Prototype Consortium Manufacturing the RP models pro bono. Proceedings of the 2011 North Midwest Conference Figure 5 Samples from Successful "Cam-A-Rok" VideosReferences1. Thoughts on Freshman Engineering Design Experiences. Sheppard, Sheri and Jenison, Rollie

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Genevieve Gagnon Ph.D.

the effort to recognize the challengesengineering programs face and plan to make those changes to achieve excellence. ABET4are in charge of accrediting Universities against a list of criteria and they have raised thestandards. A program developed in 2002 created the Center for the Advancement ofScholarship on Engineering Education (CASEE5) which is also an important group indictating excellence in engineering education. They define what should be taught inengineering and define excellence in education in terms of its effectiveness, engagementand efficiency. The Millennium Project6 at the University of Michigan studies the futureof American Universities providing a joined effort with creative students, faculty andbeyond campus to develop new

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D. A. Rogers; B. D. Braaten

has been 4.6, and two journal and four conference papers have been published as adirect result of these courses. Furthermore, several of the most talented students continued theirstay at NDSU and enrolled in the graduate program. A future aspect of this integrated researchand coursework plan is to extend this concept to include other courses outside of the area ofelectromagnetics and work with other faculty within and outside of the ECE Department.Results from this broader research integration will be presented in a future paper.What Goals Should Our Course Have?Some outcomes that we expect are that: (i) students will be able to analyze and design thedevices studied in the course, (ii) they will have the background to work with related but

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Seraphin C. Abou

to system safety culture improvement. In thepresent study the taxonomy categories are not only adopted to analyze the cognitive processinglevel that this kind of development may provide. The present study also adopts the taxonomy asa scripting guide for the students. Students from diverse disciplines enrolled in environmentalhealth and safety program were asked to add to each of their response to the survey questions alabel that is based on one of the cognitive process categories in Bloom's taxonomy. Questions weasked were for example: what motivates and inspires the students who are attracted to theprogram, what types of careers do they plan to follow, and what specific issues are important tothem?This modified taxonomy attempts to account