Conference Session

Student Teams and Design Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University; Donald Elger, University of Idaho

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Educational Research and Methods

2006-187: CURRICULAR ELEMENTS THAT PROMOTE PROFESSIONALBEHAVIOR IN A DESIGN CLASSSteven Zemke, Gonzaga University Steven C. Zemke, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Gonzaga University in Spokane Washington teaches sophomore, junior, and senior level design courses. His research interests include enriched learning environments, non-traditional instructional methods, and design processes. Before changing careers to academia Steven was a design engineer and manager in industry for 20 years.Donald Elger, University of Idaho Donald F. Elger, a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Idaho in Moscow, has been actively involved with traditional research and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Flores, University of Texas-El Paso; Ann Darnell, University of Texas-El Paso

tosupport students as they become acquainted and integrated into the university. CircLESincorporated three intervention activities: a weeklong summer orientation, course clustering, andproactive advising and scheduling. Curricular innovations and restructuring included first-yearscience or engineering learning communities that now also includes a first-year UniversitySeminar course and an introductory science or engineering course, dependent on the level ofmathematics. Students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)are admitted into the University in an initial pre-science or pre-engineering major.STEM students begin their introduction to the University during a one-week summer orientationdivided into groups of

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching Introductory Physics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Turner, Morningside College

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Physics & Physics

integrals are also applied to topics from energy/, and momentum/impulse.• Vector Calculus and Vector Products By this point in the course, students have already been exposed to vectors and the dot product in physics, and to dot and cross products in calculus. This section works with vector notation and introduces integration of vectors. The section wraps up by revisiting rotational motion, torques, and angular momentum as examples of applications of the cross product.• Simple Differential Equations Differential equations are handled throughout the calculus sequence; they are introduced at the very beginning, and solution of simple separation of variables problems is an element of the first semester. In this section, the differential

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

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First-Year Programs

Riley, 2003. Integrating Communication and Engineering Education: ALook at Curricula, Courses, and Support Systems, Journal of Engineering Education, October 2003, 325-238.3 Hendricks, Robert and Eric Pappas, 1996. Advanced Engineering Communication: An IntegratedWriting and Communication Program for Materials Engineers, Journal of Engineering Education, October1996, 343-352,4 Sullivan, Francis and Robert Baren, 1997. Simulating the Workplace in an EngineeringTechnology Course: A Rhetorical Model, Journal of Engineering Education, July 1997 279-284.5 Sharp, Julie et al, 1999. Four Effective Writing Strategies for Engineering Classes, Journal ofEngineering Education , January 1999, 53-576. www.onlineethics.org7

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Melissa Zaczek, Rochester Institute of Technology; Cory Hoffman, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Materials

take, (2) lends itself to project work,and (3) is taken early enough in the curriculum that the students taking it are still developingtheir problem-solving skills. In addition, RIT does not have a first-year, comprehensiveintroductory engineering course where students can start to build the skills they will need inupper-level courses and in industry. Therefore, Materials Science seemed an appropriate placeto apply some of the principles learned from freshman engineering courses, through theincorporation of a hands-on, real-world group project.The failure analysis project was implemented as a team learning experience starting in the 2000-01 academic year as part of the Materials Science Lab component. Since the lab allows for morefree time and

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wesley Stone, Western Carolina University; Chip Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

projects are being pursued through a senior projects course format in the Spring 2006semester. The array of projects is being managed by a graduate student—the same student whoperformed the analysis on the Liberty Wood Products picture frame line as an undergraduate.The engagement process at the undergraduate level has assisted in this transition fromundergraduate to graduate student. With engagement being a critical component of the MSTgraduate student’s curriculum, an undergraduate student has the opportunity to test the waters.Additionally, the faculty members have a chance to evaluate the quality of the student’s workand level of self-motivation. Most of the MST graduate students at WCU have entered theprogram from the undergraduate ranks at

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melinda Hess, University of South Florida; Autar Kaw, University of South Florida

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

2006-944: ASSESSING TEACHING METHODS FOR A COURSE IN NUMERICALMETHODSAutar Kaw, University of South Florida Autar K Kaw is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Jerome Krivanek Distinguished Teacher at the University of South Florida. With major funding from NSF, he is developing customized and holistic web-based modules for an undergraduate course in Numerical Methods (http://numericalmethods.eng.usf.edu). He has authored the textbook - Mechanics of Composite Materials, which is currently in its second edition. His scholarly interests include development of instructional technologies, integrating research in the classroom, thermal stresses, computational mechanics, and nanomechanics of

Conference Session

Unique Laboratory Experiments and Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shuvra Das, University of Detroit Mercy

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

Raju, P.K., "Impact of Della Steam Plant CD-ROM in Integrating Research and Practice", 1998 North American Case Research Association, p. 118.9. Sankar, C.S., Raju, P.K., Kler, M. (1999), "Crist Power Plant: Planning for a Maintenance Outage", Business Case Journal, 5(1&2): 122-145.10. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., and Halpin, G., “Dissemination of Innovations from an EducationResearch Project through Focused Workshops,” Journal of SMET Education and Research, 3(3&4): 39-51,July-Dec. 2002.’11. Raju, P.K., Sankar, C.S., Halpin, G., Halpin, G., and Good, J. “Evaluation of an Engineering Education Courseware Across Different Campuses,” Frontiers in Education 2000 Conference, Kansas City, MO, 2000

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Gordon Brinton, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Harley Hartman, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Scott Neuhard, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Resmy Abraham, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Eric Boyer, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg

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Electrical and Computer

2006-1335: INFORMATION VISUALIZATION APPLIED IN PRESENTING SOMEFUNDAMENTAL POWER SYSTEMS TOPICSPeter Idowu, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg PETER IDOWU obtained his Ph.D. degree from the University of Toledo, Ohio in 1989. He is a registered professional engineer in the state of Ohio and is currently an associate professor of electrical engineering at The Pennsylvania State University - Harrisburg.Gordon Brinton, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Gordon Brinton is currently a graduate student enrolled in the Master of Engineering, Electrical Engineering program at The Pennsylvania State University – Harrisburg.Harley Hartman, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg Harley

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Louis Everett, University of Texas-El Paso; Elsa Villa, University of Texas-El Paso

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

in Dynamics1Abstract In an effort to produce more, better graduates faster than in previous years, theUniversity of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) integrated multi-intelligence principles into asophomore-level dynamics class. The principal hypothesis is that students who arepresented with authentic real world problems will be better equipped to solve traditionaltextbook problems. The belief is that confronting real problems enhances learningthrough the establishment of a context making the information relevant and meaningful.In this environment, students are more apt to learn and retain the information through theenhancement of student interest. A secondary hypothesis is that real problems will stimulate student creativity and,therefore

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Education in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Blake, Austin Peay State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

development of the course was an internal process. While this isthe most direct path for development, the course would be improved by seeking input from theindustrial advisory board and from alumni on course content. This would ensure that the topicscovered fit the goal of teaching skills that students need to have prior to employment.Now that the course has been developed, more needs to be done to integrate this course withother courses in the curriculum. Currently, many students are not taking this course until theirsenior year. Ideally, they should be taking the course in the junior year, and applying tools fromthis course in other classes.The problems solved in the course are textbook problems focused on specific areas of the coursecontent. These

Conference Session

Hurricane Katrina

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. Robert Story, Virginia Tech; Brian LeCroy, Virginia Tech; Christina Pace, Virginia Tech; Michael Palmer, Virginia Tech; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Ocean and Marine

surveying prior research as well as recent and historical incidents, the primaryobjective of this work is to aid in the prevention of exposure to catastrophic vessel conditions.As a secondary objective, the paper discusses the pedagogical benefits of incorporating thesetypes of case studies in an undergraduate curriculum.1.0 IntroductionThroughout history, natural disasters have taken their toll on both human lives and the economy.For ships at sea, these disasters loom as a threat to passengers, crew and cargo, as well as to theships themselves. While the disasters themselves cannot be prevented, measures can be taken tolessen the toll they take on the shipping industry.In 2004 alone, economic losses attributed to natural disasters exceeded 115

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Harvey Lyons, Eastern Michigan University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

their common foundations.”Dr. Philip Schmidt, Centennial Professor of Engineering and University DistinguishedTeaching Professor at the University of Texas at Austin, presented a paper at the 2003ASME Congress entitled ‘Mechanical Engineering 2004-2005 Plan to the College’(3) onthe curriculum reform effort being undertaken at UT Austin. His disciplinary area isMechanical Engineering, and he stated that “A successful Mechanical Engineeringsolution often requires an equal application of information, energy and materialstechnology. As such, the most important research areas in Mechanical Engineering are ablend of systems research and engineering science research.” His department hasidentified specific and critical research thrusts which include

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Janna, University of Memphis; John Hochstein, University of Memphis

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. Janna received a B.S. degree, an M.S.M.E. and a Ph.D. from the University of Toledo.John Hochstein, University of Memphis John I. Hochstein joined the faculty of The University of Memphis in 1991 and currently holds the position of Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. In addition to engineering education, his research interests include simulation of micro gravity processes and computational modeling of fluid flows with free surfaces. He is a co-author of a textbook, Fundamentals of Fluid Mechanics, with P. Gerhart and R. Gross and is an Associate Fellow of AIAA. Dr. Hochstein received a B.E. degree from the Stevens Institute of Technology (1973), an M.S.M.E. degree from The

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

institute-wide program began with the 2002 freshman class and had75 freshman students in the program. CAST had two freshman students in the Honorsprogram in 2002 and six in 2004 so this program has not had a significant effect on ETfreshman retention. Larger numbers of freshman honors students enter other RIT STEMprograms. The Honors Program provides students with an enhanced honors curriculum,a cohesive and diverse community of faculty, staff, and students, and specialopportunities for research, conferences, travel, study abroad, and cooperative education.The intent of the RIT Honors Program is to enrich our academic endeavors, further ourpersonal growth through leadership, foster a sense of unity, promote service in thecommunity, and develop

Conference Session

Leadership and Administration in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wael Ibrahim, ECPI College of Technology; Rasha Morsi, Norfolk State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

of Technology. Dr. Ibrahim has over thirteen years experience in education at the university level. He has an extensive experience in curriculum development for in-seat and online environments. His research interests are geared towards three main categories which are basic understanding of physical phenomena, engineering applications and engineering education enhancement. Page 11.946.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 NAIT or ABET? How Different is Different?AbstractThe main objective of Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) is toimprove the overall

Conference Session

Engineering in High School

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Meetu Walia, Polytechnic University; EDWIN YU, Polytechnic University; Vikram Kapila, Polytechnic University; Magued Iskander, Polytechnic University; Noel Kriftcher, Polytechnic University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

four schools is equipped with four sets ofsensor kits, data acquisition hardware, and appropriate computer hardware/software. Theenhanced technological literacy, availability of RAISE Fellows as science resources in the class,and modern lab resources are allowing the teachers to conduct in-class demonstrations andhands-on lab experiments with the state-of-the-art tools. The presence of RAISE Fellows in the classroom is proving beneficial in several ways.First, the Fellows provide the students an opportunity to receive a “one-on-one” learningexperience. Second, the RAISE Fellows work with the teachers to integrate modern sensingtechnology in the science lab curriculum while making connections between the science contentand its

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

; stability, center of mass, shear and moment diagrams, moment of inertia, andhorizontal shear, etc... The models also provide a natural means for incorporating three-dimensional equilibrium into the curriculum. There were two goals in mind when using modelmaking as a learning tool: integrate three-dimensional activities from the start since buildingproblems are naturally three-dimensional and show how most three-dimensional problems can besimplified into two-dimensional problems. This meant that most examples were rectilinear, butthis conceptual way of teaching allows for students to relate building forms to structural behaviorand also allows students to apply abstract concepts to problems that model the built environment.As an example, a “12-node

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Damian Dufau, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Figure 1. Roles within a lean operation • Specialists are the practitioners who know how the detailed components of a system may be designed, produced and optimized. • Integrators are the master planners who can fit the components together to determine the functionality of an overall complex system. • Sustainers are the system operators who keep the complex systems operating and updated to support the overall mission.One of the purposes of this paper is to consider how technology education can providethe skills needed for the participants in figure 1. Lean manufacturing led to the creationof new roles so it seems logical to use a lean education structure to prepare the next

Conference Session

What's New in Statics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shane Palmquist, Western Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

and practitioners.For example, in a sophomore level mechanics course at WKU, engineering students worked inteams to perform a preliminary physical field inspection and analysis of a historic steel trussbridge located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.The focus of the paper is to present the work performed by the students and how the project wasintegrated into the course curriculum where the concepts of engineering mechanics discussed inclass were related directly to the bridge. Students appreciated this approach to learning whichoffers a unique hands-on experience where students actively participate by working in the fieldon an existing structure.I. IntroductionIn recent years, there has been a growing trend in engineering education to include

Conference Session

Industrial Collaboration & Applications in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stuart, Oregon Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

: • Developing internships • Working with consortiums • Developing industry connections • Maintaining strong and current articulation agreements • Keeping a focus on global connections Page 11.1175.2This ongoing project has significantly impacted OIT’s BS degree option programs inmanufacturing engineering technology, mechanical engineering technology, and mechanicalengineering, as well as the MS degree in manufacturing engineering technology. OIT hasestablished an MMET program that is a living and metamorphosing curriculum adapting to theneeds of the market place, which consists of both the students and industry. The course work isdesigned to

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Jackson, Texas A&M University-Commerce; E. Delbert Horton; Mary Johnson, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

establish an Industrial EngineeringIndustry Advisory Board (IAB) and have these leaders from industry meet to establish aorganizational charter and to define their leadership structure. The faculty committee definedcriteria for inviting individuals to become charter members of the Industrial Engineeringprogram IAB. Six members were invited to join the IAB and five of these members attended theinaugural IAB meeting in November 2004. This meeting provided the IAB members with anoverview of the existing IE Program at TAMUC and helped them understand their role inimproving the engineering curriculum over time. This meeting also served as a forum to defineand discuss their critical role as our link to industry as engineering needs evolve. The IAB

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University; Abul Azad, Northern Illinois University; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

generally agree that anintegrated interdisciplinary curriculum results in greater enhanced problem-solving skills andhigher achievement; and that motivation to learn increases when students focus on problems thatare interesting to solve3. Other researchers such as Jeffries4 and Kitto5 have also emphasized howsimultaneous engineering has become an agent for sweeping reforms in manufacturingeducation. Internationally, the integrated product and process development paradigm ofsimultaneous engineering has positively impacted manufacturing education in countries such asAustralia, Brazil, China, and Japan in recent years6-9. Evidently, simultaneous engineeringcontinues to be the norm in modern manufacturing education and hence a meaningfulmanufacturing

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Tracy Van Zandt, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Nels Wirkkala, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory while concurrently working on an NSF Engineering Education Grant directed towards integrating STEM material critical for understanding dynamic systems response.Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Jeff is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the University of Massachusetts. He is currently working on his Master’s Degrees in the Modal Analysis and Controls Laboratory while concurrently working on an NSF Engineering Education Grant directed towards integrating STEM material critical for understanding dynamic systems response.Nels Wirkkala, University of Massachusetts-Lowell Nels is a graduate student in the Mechanical Engineering Department at the

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay Bhatt, Drexel University; Vladimir Genis, Drexel University; Joshua Roberts, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Engineering Education, 2006 Library Experience for Applied Engineering Technology StudentsAbstractThe full-time Applied Engineering Technology Program at Goodwin College of DrexelUniversity was launched two years ago. This program clearly distinguishes itself fromtraditional engineering programs. The curriculum places emphasis on the application oftheory rather than on derivations and proofs. The majority of courses are fully integratedwith training and laboratory experience, extensive use of software and industrial casestudies. The information literacy of students plays an important role in the educationprocess. The primary goal of an academic library is to support the curriculum and providea more

Conference Session

Interdisciplinary Design Projects in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mindy Breen, Eastern Washington University; Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

the experience and also creates an enhanced learning environment for thestudents. This mix of B.A. and B.S. degree seeking students allows us to create a cross-disciplinary, student centered approach to the capstone course.Capstone detailsThe Engineering & Design department currently offers eight undergraduate degrees. Thesediverse degrees include Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering Technology,Manufacturing Technology, Construction Technology, Design Technology, ComputerEngineering Technology, Electronics Technology, and Electrical Engineering and a Bachelor ofArts in Visual Communication Design. The department’s capstone curriculum involves valuableinteraction across disciplines but does not attempt to integrate very

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation in Existing Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barry Barkel, University of Michigan; Peter Woolf, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

-ended content earlier inthe curriculum to remove this distraction from learning at the senior level.Finding an appropriate textbook is also an outstanding challenge for this course. Sometexts such as those by Bequette[3], Stephanopoulos[8], Marlin[9], and Riggs[10] coverportions of the material, but tend to emphasize mathematical techniques more heavilythan control strategies for process systems.Currently the background material for lectures and the course readings are drawn from alarge number of sources listed in detail in Table 2. In general, background material isdistributed to the class or posted on the class website. Suggested reference readings arealso listed for students looking for additional information. However, for many studentsthe

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yi-hsiang Chang, Purdue University; Craig Miller, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

could dramatically change aesthetic features, we believethat ergonomic properties can be achieved by an average engineer with proper training. Althoughsome engineering disciplines such as Industrial Engineering have incorporated ergonomics intotheir curriculum, as a standalone subject, it is not easy to address related principles in this subjectin regular product design courses without a specific effort.In today’s market place, the strategies that manufactures use to differentiate their products andchanges made in new product design also has to address the ergonomic concerns. First, as theincreasing complexity of new products brings better functionality, it also introduces more chancesof human mistakes. An ergonomics-sensitive product design

Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen Bursic, University of Pittsburgh

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

, we would like to be ableto require a separate course that directly addresses contemporary problem-solving in a globalsociety. Many of the University’s programs have offerings that might be suitable. However,while the undergraduate faculty is considering this option, with an already cramped curriculum itis a difficult decision. In addition, presenting students with contemporary engineering problemsthat require students to put them in a global, economic, environmental, and/or societal contextmay prove to be a better approach. In this manner students are able to clearly see the relevanceof these issues to their own field of interest. This problem-based learning approach can also beused to address the department’s goal of an integrated

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Kilmer, Purdue University College of Technology at Kokomo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

-driven submission to utilize their engineering graphic design skills.Andrew Davidson, the graduate student who entered the competition on his own, was inspired bythe concept that a person’s interaction with technology ultimately leads to its success or failure.He took everyday moments where he asked “Wouldn’t it be nice if my (insert device) could dothis?” He then took those ideas a step further by integrating everything into one unified system.Davidson created a textual-video demonstrating this system in order to guide viewers withsounds and words while leaving imagery to the individual. This provided an opening into whicha person’s imagination could continue to explore the area and ultimately lead them to open theirminds to the possibilities