Conference Session

Mathematics in Transition

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics

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Mathematics

2006-680: THE ROADMAP OF ARITHMETIC: SUMMING IT UPAndrew Grossfield, Vaughn College of Aeronautics Throughout his career Dr. Grossfield, has combined an interest in engineering design and mathematics. He earned a BSEE at the City College of New York. During the early sixties, he obtained an M.S. degree in mathematics at night while working full time during the day, designing circuitry for aerospace/avionics companies. He is licensed in New York as a Professional Engineer and is a member of ASEE, IEEE, SIAM and MAA. Ai207@bfn.org is his e-mail address. Page 11.1323.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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R. Radharamanan, Mercer University

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Manufacturing

education and possible ways of introducing thesubject into an undergraduate curriculum14 and the urgency for improving it in the educationalsystem that supply industry with engineers15 have been discussed. A reverse engineering modeland team projects for the freshman design1, 2, and computer-based teaching5 in engineeringeducation have also been studied. Page 11.909.2At MUSE, the mechanical and industrial engineering students are prepared for careers inmanufacturing industries. The students are trained from the freshman through senior year indesign, materials, manufacturing, and measurement related areas as explained below.The design and manufacturing

Conference Session

Teaching Design

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Santi, Colorado School of Mines

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Design in Engineering Education

that is the frequency that most agencies can maintain reliably Page 11.221.8Ethics In their careers, most engineers will not face “space shuttle O-ring” type ethics issuesvery often. However, on practically a daily basis they will have to make ethical decisionsassociated with billing hours and expenses, client and employer relations, issues of advocacy,and general professionalism. Santi7 gives a detailed set of examples and exercises to: 1. “reinforce the concept that engineers are frequently involved in judgmental

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jared Berrett, Brigham Young University

our fourthyear of partnering with elementary schools. I have chosen to work with 2nd graders this year to Page 11.569.8determine the readiness of the younger children to understand technology and engineeringconcepts. So far, we have found that these younger kids, just like the older ones have a hard timesitting in their chair because they are so excited to learn about the concepts we are introducing,but the older kids are much more ready to comprehend difficult concepts. With this in mind, Ibelieve it is very valuable to bring these topics into the classrooms. The outcomes will includeincreasing interested in technology and engineering careers

Conference Session

Diversity, Recruiting, and Retention in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margaret Ratcliff, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana; Joseph Fuehne, Purdue University-Columbus/SE Indiana

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Engineering Technology

, where the Meridian Kesslerneighborhood is located, the review noted that real median family income has dropped 2.7percent and there is no dynamic growth in the local economy. Additionally, the unemploymentrate increased from 2004 to 2005. Adding to this is that in 2003, 51.4% of public school studentsin Marion County were eligible for free or reduced free lunch and that the poverty rate in MarionCounty for children under 18 is greater than 18%. Clearly, with falling economic and jobprospects, the students in Marion County may benefit from an outreach program that introducesengineering and technology and the associated careers in a fun and engaging atmosphere.With these issues in mind, a program called Learning with LEGOTMs has been developed by

Conference Session

Innovative Classroom Techniques

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eileen Kowalski, U.S. Military Academy; Joe Manous, U.S. Military Academy

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Educational Research and Methods

wide variety of existing knowledge as well as the anticipation that the volume ofavailable knowledge will continue to grow during the working career of the graduate. Another area of effort in recent years has been attempts to make the educationalexperience more effective. These attempts have generally followed two pathways, linkingcourses together to enhance the cumulative learning effect,4,5 or increasing the effectiveness ofindividual student experiences. Linking courses together has the combined effect of repetitionand providing an overarching problem in which the student can see how concepts from variouscourses interrelate. Increasing student learning effectiveness comprises a variety of techniquesto include presentation style, use

Conference Session

Assessing K - 12 Engineering Education Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erin Cejka, Tufts University; Chris Rogers, Tufts University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

responded thatparticipating in the Classroom Mentor Program has given them a sense of satisfaction with theirjobs; 40% have an improved view of the engineering profession. Both of these factors (jobsatisfaction and perception of career) have been found to contribute to job performance.Volunteering can also help new employees feel like a part of the company. One employeerecommends that his peers become mentors “for at least a year. It's a great way to get involved ina different aspect of the company.”The program has had an impact on skills that are important to job success as well. 34% of theclassroom mentors feel that their communication skills have improved, an improvement noticedby an equal percentage of teachers. 29% report an increased

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Leslie Inniss, Florida A&M University; Enos Inniss, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Civil Engineering

helping to develop ground rules on how such a project should be handled)ParticipantsWhen the lead author first discussed the project with the participants, it was presented as aproject independent from classes and described as a volunteer project to which no academiccredit would be awarded, but one which would provide invaluable hands-on experience. All Page 11.294.5students solicited were at least juniors in the program and had completed at least fluid mechanicsand environmental engineering.Originally, the scope of the project included a treatment process, a water tower, an interactivecomputer program, and information about careers and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melinda Seevers, Boise State University; Pat Pyke, Boise State University; William Knowlton, Boise State University; Cheryl Schrader, Boise State University; John Gardner, Boise State University

opportunities to partner with the university leading toopen dialogue. It is truly a “Win-Win-Win” relationship in that the students and Collegeultimately benefit due to enhanced learning experiences, increased sources of senior designprojects, possible student employment, and an opportunity for employers to preview potentialfuture professional employees. Page 11.734.6Program FutureThe university Career Center is planning to implement a “soft-skills” seminar during the 2006-07academic year. All lower division students wishing to participate in the engineering internshipprogram will be encouraged to attend. For the academic year 2006-07, a forum is in

Conference Session

BME Curriculum Development

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Schneeweis, University of Illinois-Chicago; J Hetling, University of Illinois-Chicago; Patrick Rousche, University of Illinois-Chicago

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Biomedical

, the emergentnature of neural engineering means that the job market for neural engineers is rather soft.There are few companies hiring specifically neural engineers, and those that are typically Page 11.77.11seek students with higher degrees. Over the next several years it will be important to followour neural engineering track graduates and determine where their careers lead them.References1. Bellamkonda, RV, Potter, Steve, & Kipke, D (2005). Neuroengineering: What, Why and How? White paper, Whitaker Foundation Biomedical Engineering Education Summit, 2005.2. http://www.whitaker.org/academic/database/index.html The Whitaker Foundation

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Orta, ITESM Monterrey; Ricardo Ramirez Medoza, Institute Tecnologico De Monterrey; Hugo Elizalde, Monterrey Tech; David Guerra, Monterrey Tech

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Mechanical Engineering

underlying academic project will be carried out using anappropriate Reverse Engineering Learning Technique. This educational project is used as a framework for re-designing the learningenvironment for under- and graduate engineering careers offered at the ITESM, such asMechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering and Electrical and ElectronicEngineering. The framework fits within a current major trend in engineering education,seeking to develop specific skills for newly graduates entering the job market. Thanks tothis new educative system, students will be immersed into a fertile environment forinnovation, therefore having an edge when seeking their first job. The paper is organized as follows: Section 2 presents up-to-date

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Wolf, Oregon Institute of Technology

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Engineering Technology

since the Grinter Report evolved to be muchmore than quantitative, its has become analytical at its heart. Technology, on the otherhand, has become highly anecdotal at its core. While anecdotal information may not befavored in a data driven culture, much of what it takes to make technology work cannotbe derived from an equation or an algorithm. You just have to know the story or moreprecisely, the history. Page 11.494.4For example, in my forty-year career in education I have fortunately been able to takethree sabbaticals in my struggle to keep up to date. In the first case, I was productivewithin the second week of my arrival. All I needed was a

Conference Session

Using Cooperative Education to Validate ABET Criteria

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Griffin, Texas A&M University; David McMahon, Texas A&M University; Martha Marberry, Texas A&M University

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Cooperative & Experiential Education

. For many years, the Cooperative Education program within the Career Center hascollected data on both the student’s evaluation of the company and the co-op program and theemployer’s evaluation of the student. These data will be reviewed and discussed in terms of ourABET analysis. Recently, the Co-op Program has developed an additional form that theemployer is asked to fill out which tracks the ABET a through k criteria. The results for thesesurveys will be presented and discussed. Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University had their most recent ABET visit infall of 2005. The results of the surveys were successfully used as external evaluations forstudents’ in the program.IntroductionTexas A&M University has a Co-operative

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael McGrath, University of Colorado-Boulder

design. At LASP we’ve found thatreplicating a design is often more challenging than designing and buildingthe first unit due to knowledge being retained by the original build team.Thus the mentoring environment is an effective way to transfer thisknowledge.It can take a career to become competent in the design of space hardware,and it’s not unusual to find specialists in large companies who have done so,many with a very narrow focus. Engineers who understand lubricants,bearings, motors, materials, fasteners, etc. are highly valued, and carry muchof the knowledge of space practices. It is this knowledge and experience thatneeds to be transferred to students. Twenty years ago NASA used theirsounding rocket program to train future scientists and

Conference Session

EM in a Global Environment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ertunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Divakar Rajamani, University of Texas-Dallas

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

systems, decision analysis and systems optimization. His current research interests are the modeling of supply chains and their applications in different industries.Divakar Rajamani, University of Texas-Dallas Divakar Rajamani, Ph.D., is a Professor and Managing Director of the Center for Intelligent Supply Networks (C4iSN). He has had a ten-year career in the industry at such companies as i2 Technologies and General Motors, where he worked in a consulting capacity. He also served on the faculty of the University of Manitoba from 1990-1996. He has a PhD in Industrial Engineering from the University of Manitoba, Canada. He has published in the operations management field and co-authored a book

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Uei-Jiun Fan, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

started in1989 to promote science and technology to high school students, our future workforce. Therobotics experience helped high school students explore realms of engineering and technology Page 11.729.5through intensive hands-on exercises, and many of them chose engineering to be their 4educational objective and career path. (This project requires knowledge in robotics, machinedesign, manufacturing processes, automatic control, fluid power, microcontrollers, andelectronic circuits and devices.) Fig. 1 shows the robot built with the help of Cal Poly Pomonastudents in 2005

Conference Session

Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Lou Dunzik-Gougar, Idaho State University; Michael Lineberry, Idaho State University; Karen Leibert, Idaho State University; Anne Mollberg, Idaho National Laboratory

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Nuclear and Radiological

science andtechnology.1 Both organizers and participants agree that the 2005 WNU SummerInstitute served that purpose quite well. However, the success of the Institute will betruly realized as the Fellows progress in their careers and make decisions that shape thefuture nuclear industry. Admiral John Grossenbacher, Director of the Idaho NationalLaboratory, stated it quite succinctly when addressing the Institute Fellows, “Don’tunderestimate the effect you can have as individuals. We’re looking for new leaders. Ifyou don’t do it, who will?”Bibliography: 1. World Nuclear University web page (http://www.world-nuclear-university.org) 2. ”World Nuclear University 2005 Summer Institute Final Report”, M.L. Dunzik- Gougar, J. Hill-Hancock, D

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sohail Anwar, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College; Janice McClure, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona College

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Engineering Design Graphics

CollegeCurrently ED&G 100 [3] introduces freshmen to engineering design and teaching them thedrawing, CAD, and design skills that they will need throughout their college career; however, italso intended to increase the freshman engineering student knowledge and enthusiasm forengineering. At Penn State University Park, it is taught with one instructor per course section.This allows for fluid integration of the design, drawing, and computer tools topics. At Penn StateAltoona College, ED&G 100 has historically been taught by three instructors on a rotation. Asone instructor taught the design material for one section as the second taught the computer toolsand the third, drawing materials for two other sections at the same time, then the class

Conference Session

IP and Supporting Student Startups

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Swamidass, Auburn University; Brian Wright, Auburn University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

engineering students in a valuable area and prepare them for a career in invention evaluation, and entrepreneurship in due time. 2. The program will provide valuable service to inventors and budding entrepreneurs in the region. 3. The program could contribute to the economic development of the region over time. 4. The program could bring new businesses and investors to the newly-formed University Research Park and Incubator program managed by the Vice-President for Research, Auburn University.How other universities may implement this model Page 11.88.6The program is easy to transfer to other universities. It will require

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

electronicstechnology, the problem becomes more difficult as systems become larger, more complexand electronics continues its trend as the enabler for almost all technical solutions.Fortunately, the lean implementation process provides a way forward. The systematicmapping of activities and their dependencies is exactly what is needed to create aneducational experience that is intrinsically extendable. The benefits are likely to besignificant to all stakeholders if the process leads to: • Guidelines to select course combinations to provide the best flexibility and Page 11.866.7 personal skills to meet future career needs. • How to structure a

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Coutermarsh, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Kenneth Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Don Millard, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

Shortened attention spans hinder students Page 11.1062.2from staying engaged and focused in technical classrooms, resulting in poorerperformance and diminished interest in pursuing technical careers.5 Notwithstanding therecent advances in educational technology, we need to incorporate more dynamic, hands-on opportunities to reach and motivate more diverse populations. Today’s engineeringstudents don’t enter college with the same amount of hands-on experience that priorgenerations typically had.6, 7Project OverviewThe "Mobile Studio" project is developing hardware/software and pedagogy with supportfrom both Analog Devices and HP which, when connected to a PC

Conference Session

Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Adrienne Minerick, Mississippi State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

involvement of students in the day-to-day functions of an engineeringschool can enhance their understanding and provide a link between their perceived career goalsand the fields of engineering. The research experience has proven invaluable for engagingstudents in active learning, building relationships surrounding a drive to discover andmaintaining motivation for achieving intellectual goals12-14. The key elements of engineeringresearch—posing a technical question, gathering supporting information, designing and buildingcomputational or experimental models and gathering data to test hypotheses - all provide a richlearning environment with which to engage 10-12th grade students in this process of engineeringstudy. This key experience also furthers

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Koubek, Pennsylvania State University; M. Jeya Chandra, Pennsylvania State University

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Industrial Engineering

his academic career as a faculty member in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at Wright State University. Dr Koubek's research focuses on usability, human aspects of manufacturing, and human-computer interaction. He has been editor of the International Journal of Cognitive Ergonomics, and is a member of the Editorial Board for the International Journal of Human Factors in Manufacturing and the International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction. Dr. Koubek was Conference Chair for the Fifth International Conference on Human Aspects of Advanced Manufacturing and Hybrid Automation and Co-Chair for the Fourth International Conference on Engineering Psychology and Cognitive

Conference Session

Contemporary Instrumentation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University; Hank Javan, University of Memphis; Seyed Allameh, Northern Kentucky University; Horold Wiebe, Northern Kentucky University

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

fact, the majority of thegraduate students enrolled in this program are from industry. The structure of the program issuch that any individual with an undergraduate degree in technology can enter the program andselect a concentration that matches his/her career goals.The core courses required for the electronic concentration are shown in Fig.1. Page 11.471.2 Electronic Concentration Industrial Control Communications Advanced Electronics EETH 7801 EETH7811 EETH 7821

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Nutter, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

products, processes and production systems in lean environments thatemphasize continuous improvement. Companies are embracing digital manufacturing, productlifecycle management and simulation analysis as tools to achieve their goals. Boeing, GeneralMotors, the United States military, and others are mandating that simulations of major projectsare completed prior to implementation. Graduates of engineering and technology programs whohave an understanding and ability to apply these tools will find many opportunities as oureconomy continues to grow.During the 2005-2006 school year requests for graduates, co-ops and internships with simulationexperience significantly exceeded our supply of students choosing to follow this career path. Thevirtual

Conference Session

Software and e-learning in the ME curriculum

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yakov Cherner, ATeL, LLC; Arnold Lotring, Submarine Learning Center; Robert Klein, Submarine Learning Center; Thomas Campbell, Submarine Learning Center

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

submarine shore learning sites in the United States and Guam. He is a career Submarine Naval Officer. Captain Lotring has served on five submarines including command of USS MINNEAPOLIS-ST PAUL (SSN 708) a fast attack submarine homeported in Norfolk, Virginia. Navy assignments in training and education have included duty as the Atlantic Submarine Force’s Prospective Commanding Officer Instructor where he trained over ninety future submarine Commanding Officers and as Commanding Officer of Naval Submarine School.Robert Klein, Submarine Learning Center Commander Robert "Bob" Klein is a reservist currently serving as the Functional Integration Director at the Submarine Learning Center. He is

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo; Thomas Leslie, Iowa State University

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Architectural

Page 11.375.8 Table 1: Summary of Student EvaluationsStudents felt the collaborative design experience better prepared them for their career in theconsulting business and appreciated the challenge of complex structures and architecturalconstraints. But most of all, they all re-iterated the work it took to communicate to anotherdiscipline. This was a positive experience for the students and the two hallmark learningoutcomes for the class were addressed: • Communication skills were further developed when they found themselves teaching other students and themselves about load path, stability, seismic design, and constructability and when you are forced to coordinate with someone 2000 miles

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Sanjay Kumar, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Dinesh Kumar, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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International

with employment opportunities to support their studies and also becausesome may seek to pursue academic careers and it is felt that the labs provide a viable trainingopportunity for them. These students frequently have very little, if any, previous teachingexperience and although they may know the subject matter well, they cannot necessarily teach itwell. A less than perfect command of the English language in respect of international graduatestudents can also be a factor.A common scenario is that 7/8 different graduate students are engaged to teach approximately 11lab sections and the combination of factors outlined above frequently means that there isconsiderable variability in teaching quality and thus in the educational experience of the

Conference Session

Trends in Energy Conversion and Conservation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Giri Venkataramanan, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Annette Muetze, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Energy Conversion and Conservation

awarded the NSF-Career Award for leading research in the area of electric machine design optimization. Page 11.101.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Project Experience in Power Engineering Design AspectsI. IntroductionWhile electrical energy conversion systems and power supply systems form an integralcomponent of modern electrical and electronic systems, student engineers graduating frommodern electrical engineering curricula are rarely aware of real-world design concerns that stemfrom power and energy issues1. Furthermore, within the larger context of university education, amajor concern is the

Conference Session

Approaches to K -12 Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayyana Chakravartula, University of California-Berkeley; Barbara Ando, Lawrence Hall of Science; Cheng Li, University of California-Berkeley; Shikha Gupta, University of California-Berkeley; Lisa Pruitt, University of California-Berkeley

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

disciplines, and increased awareness for girls and minorities thatengineering might be the right career for them3. Programs such as the GK-12 Fellows at theUniversity of Colorado at Boulder, which develop curricula and activities for K-12 teachers, areshown to have a positive impact on K-12 teachers and students4. Student teaching and group work also have many beneficial aspects for undergraduatestudents. Humphreys et al.5, Mooney and Mooney6, and Smith et al.7 affirm that traditionallecture-based teaching is not always the best way to impart information to undergraduates, andthat they will profit from a more active role in their own learning. Mooney and Mooney alsoacknowledge that “… one learns more completely what one has to teach rather than