Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Smith, University of Kentucky-Lexington; Jamey Jacob, University of Kentucky; Suzanne Smith, University of Kentucky; James Lumpp, University of Kentucky

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Mars aircraft and a prototype high-altitude test-bed UAV that is launched in high Earth atmosphere. In essence, students involvedin BIG BLUE joined the aerospace workforce while participating in the project, whichinfluenced their decision to choose and pursue an aerospace career. Opportunities were alsoavailable to visit and work with practicing aerospace engineers in industry and at NASA. Annualsupport and expenditures, student and faculty involvement in project management and aerospaceworkforce development results are included. With three successful flight experiments in threeyears, a review of BIG BLUE reveals the effort, cost and results of experiential systemsengineering and aerospace workforce development.IntroductionBIG BLUE is a high

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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appropriate not only for engineering students, but for students from other disciplines as well. • Graduates of the systems-based engineering technology program have been successful in their subsequent careers. • Security is a difficult field in which to develop highly technical educational programs because: o Young graduates of programs in engineering, engineering technology, mathematics and the physical sciences have not developed an interest in security as a career. o Experienced engineers whose careers have evolved into the security field are unable to devote the time needed to return to school and complete a Masters degree. o While the interest in

Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Matthew Sanders, Kettering University; Mark Thompson, Kettering University; Mohamed El-Sayed, Kettering University; Lucy King, Kettering University; Michael Lindquist, Kettering University

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made by the participants, along with the difficulties and successes will bepresented.IntroductionIn an expanded effort towards engineering integration, it is imperative to integrate courses atmany levels of education1. To simulate an industrial setting and to prepare students forinterdisciplinary careers, students from the various degree capstone classes are assigned to worktogether on a common project to develop a new product – RoboBug – for the FreshmanInterdisciplinary Design and Manufacturing course, IME-100. IME-100 is an introductorycourse which exposes first year students to the activities and professional characteristics of eachof the engineering disciplines offered at Kettering University. Via IME-100 freshmen areintroduced to

Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Leiffer, LeTourneau University; Roger Gonzalez, LeTourneau University; Thomas Hellmuth, LeTourneau University

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industry in the area of machine and thermal system design for about five years before beginning his teaching career. He has taught for 19 years in mechanical engineering and engineering technology programs. Current interests are in modeling of thermal systems and engineering design. Email: TomHellmuth@letu.edu Page 11.815.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Interdisciplinary Design Teams – Lessons Learned by ExperienceIntroductionCapstone design has traditionally been a highlight of a student’s study at LeTourneau University.As a general engineering program offering a B.S. in Engineering

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Fernandez, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

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careers. Working with clients to define requirements, specifications, and designcannot be outsourced. Professional software engineers will be the architects of future software systems.Programming, like home construction, can be done by just about anyone. What is really critical is to getthe design blue print done right. This is the key to a successful software engineering industry in the U.S.The SSI Hub is an important step supporting this effort.Community-Based Capstone EducationThe author has been the instructor in four capstone courses at A&M-CC in which all students work onprojects for non-profit organizations and a few that are university-related. Before initiating a capstone

Conference Session

Capstone Courses I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Grant Martin, U.S. Military Academy

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prepared for a career of professional excellenceand service to the Nation as an officer in the United States Army.”6 To achieve thismission, the Academy instructs cadets in the military, physical, and academic domains,and each is essential for a cadet’s development. Academically, cadets choose a majorfrom one of thirteen academic departments. Regardless of their major, all graduates earna Bachelor of Science degree, a result of the high concentration of math and sciencecourses required as part of the core curriculum.The Dean of the Academic Board recently wrote Educating Future Army Officers for aChanging World, which states the Dean’s developmental goals for cadets. Thatdocument sets the standard that “graduates apply mathematics, science