Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Veronica Burrows, Arizona State University; Vincent Pizziconi, Arizona State University; Robert Culbertson, Arizona State University; Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University

in Science, Mathematics,Engineering, and Technology (CRESMET) at Arizona State University. The supporting partnersare the Intel Corporation and Maricopa Community College faculty.The goal of this paper is to present an overview of the theory, approach, strategy, and activitiesof Project Pathways, as well as preliminary results on teacher change during the first PD pilotcourse on Functions and Modeling and the possible impact on the engineering design course.Approach and StrategyThe approach addressing previously described issues is development of a model, Figure 1, thatinstitutionalizes the support structures, personnel development, and instructional sequences of acontent-focused professional development program as supported by professional

Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University; Laura L. Pauley

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

. This work describes our experience at the DelawareCounty Campus of Penn State. It covers a brief discussion about the role and benefits ofsimulation software packages, our reasons for considering this change, three different coursestructures that have been used including topics covered and weekly schedules, sampleprogramming assignments, challenges and problems associated with this approach, students’reaction, and finally our recommendations for those who are considering adapting a similarcourse.III. The role and benefits of simulation software packagesThe benefits of using simulation software packages, such as Matlab, in various engineeringcourses have long been realized by many educators, e.g. [1]-[8]. One of the main advantages ofusing

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

researchers at Auburn University. This study asked managers in 23companies about the skills, knowledge, and abilities that are valued by them in additionto the more traditional skills learned in the major discipline. Table 1 shows the results ofthis studyiii. Rank of Value-Added Skill, Knowledge, or Ability Score 1. Better written and oral communication skills 4.62 2. Better developed leadership skills 4.49 3. Improved supervision and management skills 4.13 4. Understand how business decisions affect technical decisions 4.12 5. Working knowledge of

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosamond Parkhurst, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech; Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech; Sharon Ruff, Virginia Tech

seeks to examine whether students learned more in the online version or the inclass version of the Engineering Cultures course. The research questions are as follows: 1. Is there a measurable difference in learning between the students who completed the online version of the Engineering Cultures course compared with the students who completed the in class version? 2. Do the students who complete the online version of the course feel that they have gained as much knowledge as their classroom counterparts?III. Methods:The following section includes an overview of the methodology used in this investigation. Thisincludes a description of the subjects, instruments, and analysis techniques. All appropriatehuman subject procedures

Conference Session

Developing New Instrumentation

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Wayne State University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

, 2006 Development and Implementation of a Cooperative/Distributed Instrumentation and Measurement Laboratory for Diverse-Student Population1. IntroductionThe foundation for quality in product design and manufacturing is instrumentation andmeasurement, so it is somewhat surprising that Instrumentation and Measurements(I&M) has never been a major curriculum at universities1-7. Ideally, a properly trainedworkforce of engineers and technicians should have expert skills in measurements andinstrumentation to maintain higher productivity, and to improve safety standards in theindustry. There is evidence [1-12] that the complexities inherent in the new era ofautomation and intelligent systems require higher degree of

Conference Session

Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Larson, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

grading process more efficient while remaining constructive andfair to the students.1. IntroductionGrading is an important responsibility for all educators. Assessing the work of a student is a keycomponent of the learning process. If done effectively, students can gauge how well theycomprehend the course material, learn from past mistakes, and be motivated to learn even more.The main purpose of grading is to assess the student with respect to the course objectives andoutcomes. This process can be divided into two tasks. The first task is to design course activitiesin a manner such that students can meet the course objectives and the instructor is able to assessthe students’ progress. The second task is to accurately measure the students

Conference Session

Curriculum for Green Materials

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Becknell, Garver Engineers; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Seamus Freyne, University of Oklahoma; Stephan Durham, University of Arkansas; Anthony Lamanna, Tulane University

Tagged Divisions

Materials

11.672.2shown Table 1. Table 1. Chemical Composition of the Fly Ash and Slag Cement. Compounds Fly Ash Slag Cement SiO2 34.39 32.00 Al2O3 20.26 12.00 Fe2O3 6.17 0.60 CaO 25.71 42.00 MgO 5.95 9.00 SO3 1.44 0.15Slag cement and fly ash have been shown to improve long-term strength and durability. Thesematerials improve the characteristics of concrete by

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Robert Poth, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

funding from the NSF and other sponsors to develop award winningcase studies that would help faculty members make the necessary paradigm shift in engineeringand technology education so that their graduates are better prepared for the 21st centuryworkplace. Evaluation data shows that the multimedia case studies developed by LITEE havethe ability to bring real-world issues into engineering classrooms, improve the higher-levelcognitive skills of students, stimulate teamwork among students, and satisfy the majority of theABET 3a-k criteria in an exemplary fashion27, 8, 14.II.1. Multimedia Instructional Materials Developed by LITEE The Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education (LITEE) teamconsists of faculty and students

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Michele Follen, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center; Rebecca Richards-Kortum, Rice University

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

reform of undergraduate science, math, engineering, and technology (SMET)education at research universities. Growing evidence shows that hands-on discovery experienceis more effective at teaching complex concepts than traditional lectures.1 The National Academyof Sciences issued a call for SMET courses that enable students to “understand science,mathematics, and engineering as processes of investigation – as ways of knowing; to have hands-on experiences with investigations and to discover the joy and satisfaction of discovery.”1 Webelieve programs of this kind will create undergraduate students who are prepared to become thenew generation of translational researchers. By reinforcing their abilities to think critically, towork in teams, and to

Conference Session

Computers in Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Will Humphries, Virginia Tech; Justin Gawrilow, Virginia Tech; Manuel Perez-Quinones, Virginia Tech; Scott Turner, Virginia Tech; Stephen Edwards, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

electronic grade book of a popular Course Management System (Moodle).This paper discusses the motivations for our work, the qualities of performance identified, theimplemented visualizations, and an initial evaluation of their utility.1. IntroductionMany professors frequently hear questions from their students regarding their performance in a course.Students often want to know what grade they have so far, what their likely final grade will be in thecourse, how they are doing in comparison with their peers, etc. It is important for students to self-assessand to have a grounded understanding of their actual performance in a class. Yet students rarely seem toget such an understanding just by looking at their assignment scores. Some students bring

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nirmal Das, Georgia Southern University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in the processare also included. This paper reviews different types of assessment, examines specificassessment measures and certain issues associated with them, and evaluates assessment data todetermine the extent to which program outcomes or objectives are being achieved.I. IntroductionThe basic premise of the accreditation process for engineering technology programs, inaccordance with the technology criteria 2000 (TC2K)1 adopted by the TAC/ABET, is that everyprogram must demonstrate, through documentary evidence, that program educational objectivesand program outcomes are achieved. The program educational objectives are defined as broadstatements that describe the career and professional accomplishments that the program ispreparing

Conference Session

ChE: Outreach Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

biochemical/biomedicalengineering.1. Introduction. The declining number of students expressing an interest, or majoring, in engineering isone of the major problems facing the United States [1]. There is also decrease in the interestlevel in mathematics and sciences; in 1990, 73% of twelfth grades agreed with the statement“math is useful for solving problems” which decreased to 61% in 2000 [2]. In addition to lack ofinterest, there is also the problem of under-preparedness among US students in math and science[3]. To address these issues, few higher education institutions have initiated novel programswhere either high school teachers are retrained or students are exposed to science andengineering through summer outreach programs [4-7

Conference Session

Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

June Marshall, St. Joseph's College; John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

as well as experienced faculty become more effective teachers.Based on a review of the literature, the following excerpts have been divided into twomajor sections. The focus of the first section is the learning process, and the secondsection discusses innovative methods of teaching.Topics included in the “Learning” section include: 1) Focusing on Learning and NotTeaching; 2) Problem Based Learning; 3) Facilitating Group Learning (PromotingAccountability, Linking Assignments, and Stimulating the Idea Exchange); 4) ChangingLearning Behavior Outside the Classroom; and 5) Preparing to Teach. Topics included inthe “Teaching” section include: 1) The Seven “Good Practices” for Teachers; 2)Teaching with Hospitality; 3) The Importance of Listening

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tammy VanDeGrift, University of Portland; Janet Davis, University of Washington

Tagged Divisions

Graduate Studies

graduate students. Therefore, thispaper presents advice about acquiring teaching experience in graduate school and more detailedadvice about finding open position announcements, preparing job applications, preparing forinterviews, and knowing what to expect when interviewing at teaching-oriented colleges anduniversities. The advice and expectations for a teaching-oriented career path were harvested fromthe authors’ recent experiences in conducting teaching-oriented job searches in computerscience.Effective mentorship takes place when a person has access to a mentor at the next career or lifestage. This paper serves as a surrogate mentor to computer science and engineering students whowish to pursue a career oriented towards teaching.1

Conference Session

ECET Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Stanley, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

in-class examples used to support lecture material, to fulllab experiments requiring students to build, troubleshoot, and analyze circuits totally bycomputer simulation. Because of the wide variety of Multisim applications used in ODU’s EETprogram, the examples illustrated in this paper are likewise varied.Ideal SourcesBy default, voltage sources in MultiSIM are ideal; that is, they have zero internal resistance.Generally, this functions well for most circuit analysis situations. However, consider theMultiSIM simulation of a three-phase 60 Hz delta source with wye connected load resistors,shown in Figure 1. This is a typical circuit simulation that would be assigned to students in an acfundamentals course. Generally ac voltmeters and ac

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Ybarra, Duke University; Paul Klenk, Duke University; Glenda Kelly, Duke University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

outreachparticipation.IntroductionFlat or declining math and science competency in K-12 students in the U.S.1, flat or decliningenrollments of U.S. citizens in undergraduate engineering programs2, and the rising dependenceof society on technology have led to several initiatives in the last decade. These include thecreation of the American Society for Engineering Education EngineeringK-12 Center3, theNational Science Foundation’s GK-12 Teaching Fellows4 and Math Science Partnership5programs, Project Lead the Way6, and a substantial list of institutions that have developed K-12engineering outreach programs nationally7.Doctoral/Research university engineering programs have a unique and essential role in K-12engineering outreach. These programs have the resources to translate both

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claire Shigekawa, North Carolina State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, Page 11.9.3and design”1. The architectural engineering curriculum that the university offers isaccredited by both the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) andmeets guidelines set out by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) foraccreditation. However, there are drawbacks with respect to time when considering theprogram. The degree that KFUPM offers requires 139 credit hours plus a two monthinternships. Instead of the typical four year undergraduate program, this program alsorequires an additional fifth year 1. See Table 1 for the five year degree plan for KFUPM. As early as 1973, programs were already developing for a joint education betweencivil engineering and architecture. During the 1970’s, Robert Mark

Conference Session

TC2K Methods and Models

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Johnson, Rochester Institute of Technology; Robert Merrill, Rochester Institute of Technology; James Scudder, Rochester Institute of Technology; John Stratton, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

Sutherland, Rochester Institute of Technology Since August 1, 2003 Dr. Sutherland has been Professor in and the Chair of the MMET/PS Department in the College of Applied Science and Technology at RIT in Rochester, NY. Prior to joining RIT Dr. Sutherland was the founding President, in 1997, of Washington Manufacturing Services (WMS), a private not-for-profit WA company. From 1985 to 1997 Dr. Sutherland was the Vice President of CAMP Inc., a Cleveland Ohio based not-for-profit company that he co-founded in 1984 and joined in 1985. From 1979-85 he was manager of the Automation Mechanics Lab of the General Electric Company Lighting Business Group. Dr. Sutherland was an Assistant and then Associate

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering and Business

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Chen, Keck Graduate Institute; Jeremy Bolton, Keck Graduate Institute; Erika Palmer, Harvey Mudd College; Stephanie Bohnert, Harvey Mudd College; Laura Moyer, Harvey Mudd College; Ekaterina Kniazeva, Harvey Mudd College; Alyssa Caridis, Harvey Mudd College; Colin Jemmott, UVP, Inc.; Darius Kelly, UVP, Inc.; Deb Chakravarti, Keck Graduate Institute; Qimin Yang, Harvey Mudd College; Patrick Little, Harvey Mudd College; Sean Gallagher, UVP, Inc.

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

convertedinto a 2-dimensional matrix of data points by importing it into Matlab, where uniformity wascalculated. Angular uniformity was measured with a custom hemispherical device in which aseries of photodiodes are arrayed and shielded so as to only be sensitive to light incident fromcertain directions (1). Each of the photodiodes emits a distinct voltage, which was acquired via alaptop computer and processed by a project-specific LabView program.Computer SimulationIn order to minimize the amount of physical testing needed during the design process, as well asminimize the total number of manufacturing iterations needed for a complete design, the teamdecided to purchase a computer simulation package to aid in their efforts.Validation of Ray Tracing

Conference Session

Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Henderson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

International

Competency.Presentations were made by industry and academic experts in globalization, socialization andtechnical competence. The two industry presentations stressed that all engineering and productdevelopment and manufacturing are global activities. The conclusion: a global mindset isbecoming a requirement for graduating engineers and is coming faster than expected.From the social, humanitarian and environmental perspective, ASU President Michael Crowdiagrammed the current situation in technology and how it relates to socio-cultural progress(Figure 1). Obviously, technology has grown and will continue to grow immensely andovershadows the current and predicted future progress in solving social and cultural problems.Technological capabilities are not effectively

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Trevisan, Washington State University; Denny Davis, Washington State University; Steven Beyerlein, University of Idaho; Phillip Thompson, Seattle University; Olakunle Harrison, Tuskegee University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

attempted to broaden understanding of student outcomes orclassroom assessment in capstone engineering design courses. Two surveys and twoliterature reviews were also found in the search. Most articles were self-reports by theauthors.Table 1 provides a summary of all articles reviewed for this paper. The tabledescribes where the article is located, the type of scholarship used by the authorsof the article, and its connection to student achievement. Note that the articlenumbers correspond to the bibliography of reviewed articles. Page 11.112.4Table 1Summary Information of ArticlesArticle Archival Type of Connection to(with bibliographic

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

their livesand their culture, I have selected these themes and examples because they are provocativeand would hopefully get students thinking and talking about how people use technology. Page 11.1238.2Theme 1: People use technology not only to pursue economic goals but also spiritualgoals2 To help students think about how people use technology to pursue noneconomicgoals, I find it advantageous to use the Shakers as a case study. By looking at theShakers, students can readily appreciate how people manifest their spiritual beliefsthrough technology. In many ways, the Shakers represent what David Nye has called a"counternarrative" to the

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Susan Lord, University of San Diego; Leonard Perry, University of San Diego

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

class sizes of less than twenty students. We will discuss ourexperiences and lessons learned in moving from “traditional” methods such as blackboard,transparencies or PowerPoint on a laptop PC to digital ink on a Tablet PC. The followingpresentation methods will be discussed: 1. Blackboard/Whiteboard 2. Transparencies 3. PowerPoint on laptop 4. PowerPoint on Tablet PC 5. Classroom Presenter on Tablet PCAdvantages and disadvantages of the various methods will be considered. Student comments onthe various presentation methods will also be included.Various Presentation MethodsA number of different methods are commonly used by engineering educators. In terms of format

Conference Session

Innovative Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bergendahl, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

the bulk solution to being adsorbed. Figure 1 illustrates the four steps: (1) bulkadvection (fast), (2) film diffusion (slow), (3) pore diffusion (slow), and (4) surface adsorption(fast)1. Passing contaminated water and air through fixed bed contactors is a widely-appliedtechnology for environmental remediation, so it is important for students to understand the masstransfer limitations with this process. Page 11.450.2 Fig. 1. Adsorption steps. Fig 2. Mass transfer zone in fixed bed contactor (adapted from Snoeyink and

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Pines, University of Hartford; Brian Gallant, University of Hartford

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

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

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

informed that the design of the mechanical mechanisms and the manufacturingprocesses for the robot play a critical role. Design is subject to realistic, competitive constraintssuch as a limited development budget and short development time.Functional SpecificationsStudents were presented with expected functional specifications and were asked to realize themduring the design process. Students were also notified that these specifications may be modifiedover the course of the term as the project evolves. These functional specifications aresummarized in Table 1.AssessmentAn important part of the integration project is the assessment. The effectiveness of the project ismeasured by students’ as well as professors’ and guests’ evaluations and comments

Conference Session

Innovative Laboratories in BME

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joe Tranquillo

Tagged Divisions

Biomedical

on their tongue) only a handful of student had ever tried this. The purposes ofbeginning a new section with a qualitative lab are: 1) Students have an opportunity to experiment with physical models. 2) There is an active event that signals to the students that a new section has begun. 3) The relevance of the subject matter can be reinforced so students become Page 11.1056.2 invested in the lectures. The data they collect often provides useful examples for class. 4) Students have the opportunity to become comfortable using new equipment or techniques without worrying about results. 5

Conference Session

New ET Curriculum and Teaching Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wajiha Shireen, University of Houston; Luces Faulkenberry, University of Houston

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

great deal of tutoring for the class members without workexperience in the electrical field. In addition placement was very good for graduates of bothoptions. One anomaly in placement continued to be the fact that most control systems graduateswent to work in manufacturing and very few directly into the petrochemical refining industry.While the enrollment of ELT was enough to continue offering the program, the enrollment wasabout 1/4th the enrollment of the Electronics Technology Program, which was later supplanted bythe Computer Engineering Technology (CET) program. The ELT and the CET programs wereboth housed in the Electrical/Electronics Technology Department (ELET

Conference Session

Recruiting and Retention

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carol Richardson, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

11.1090.3First Year Experience (FYE) was implemented in 2001 and the North Star (NS) Centerstarted in 2002. The Early Alert (EA) system was implemented in 2003 for all RITstudents and the freshman learning communities were piloted in 2004. Tables #1 and #2indicate that these four programs have improved freshman to sophomore retention ratesfor all RIT programs. Table #3 has the same information for the ET programs and showsthat the ET programs have higher attrition rates as compared to all RIT programs. Table 1: RIT % Attrition of Freshman Students Year N 1st year 2nd Year 3rd Year 4th Year 5th Year Program 2000 2125 13.22 % 22.58 % 27.67 % 31.48 % 36.37 % 2001 2056 12.98