Conference Session

EM in a Global Environment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Management

2006-2611: AN EFFECTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR TEACHING SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENTErtunga Ozelkan, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Ertunga C. Ozelkan, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor of Engineering Management and the Associate Director of the Center for Lean Logistics and Engineered Systems (CLLES) at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC Charlotte). Before joining academia, Dr. Ozelkan worked for i2 Technologies, a leading supply chain software vendor and for Tefen USA, a systems design and industrial engineering consulting firm. Dr. Ozelkan holds a Ph.D. degree in Systems and Industrial Engineering from the University of Arizona. He teaches courses on supply chain management, lean

Conference Session

New Horizons in Academic Integrity

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adly Fam, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Indranil Sarkar, University at Buffalo, SUNY; Khaled Almuhareb, University at Buffalo, SUNY

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Engineering Ethics

arithmetic intensive and high throughput computing. His industrial experience includes communication over power networks, well logging electronics, circuit design, fast digital processing, architectures and algorithms. Dr. Fam is a senior member of the IEEE and a member of the ASEE. He received the Hughes Aircraft Company Division Invention Award in 1984.Indranil Sarkar, University at Buffalo, SUNY Indranil Sarkar was born in Calcutta, India on May 18, 1979. He received the BE degree in electronics and communication engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological University, India and the MSEE degree in electrical engineering from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2002 and

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Avitabile, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Jeffrey Hodgkins, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

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Mechanical Engineering

., “Modernization of a Mechanical Engineering Laboratory using Data Acquisition with LABVIEW”, ASEE 2003 Session 22663 McConnaughay,K., Welsford,I., Stabenau,E., “Inquiry, Investigation, and Integration in Undergraduate Science Curricula”, Council on Undergraduate Research Quartley, pp14-18, September 19994 Mantei,E.J., “Using Internet Class Notes and Power Point in the Physical Geology Lecture – Comparing the Success of Computer Technology with Traditional Teaching Techniques”, Journal of College Science teaching, pp301-305, April 20005 Regan,M., Sheppard,S., “Interactive Multimedia Courseware and Hands-On Learning Experience: An Assessment Study”, Journal of Engineering Education, pp123-131, Apr 19966 Riggs,B., Poli,C., Woolf,B

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation in the Laboratory

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian Lefebvre, Rowan University

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Chemical Engineering

2006-2521: A CONSTRUCTIVIST EXPERIMENT IN PARTICLE SETTLING ANDCENTRIFUGATIONBrian Lefebvre, Rowan University Brian G. Lefebvre is an Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his B.Ch.E. from the University of Minnesota in 1997 and his Ph.D. from the University of Delaware in 2002. Prior to joining Rowan, he performed postdoctoral research in protein structural biology at the University of Pennsylvania. His primary teaching interest is integrating biochemical and biomolecular engineering in the engineering curriculum. Page 11.35.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Program Delivery Methods and Real World Concepts

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons

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Engineering Management

, communication, and professionalism so that when a company hires an American engineer it expects him or her to lead that company or an international group of engineers.” 1Market conditions, which drive the engineering industry, indicate a need for industry-readyengineering graduates. Current business drivers include the virtual teams, global projects, theinternet, outsourcing, off-shoring, advanced technology, developing countries, restricted traveland immigration, and international teams. Walesh addresses the ramifications of current eventsin a very critical statement 2: “Technical competency, although necessary, is not sufficient for young engineers or other technically educated professionals who wish to quickly realize their

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Wang; Oguz Soysal

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Mechanical Engineering

., K. Pochiraju, C. Chassapie, D. Vaccari, K. Sheppard, G. Korfiatis,“Mechanical Engineering Program Assessment in the Schaefer School of Engineering atStevens Institute of Technology”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society forEngineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June 20053. Hestenes,D. and M. Wells, “A mechanics Baseline Test”, The Physics Teacher30, March, 1992, P.159-166.4. David Elizandro, Jessica Matson, and Jane Fraser, “ABET Criteria andContinuous Process Improvement”, Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Page 11.254.8Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, OR, June

Conference Session

Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donna Riley, Smith College; Ida Ngambeki, Smith College; Lionel Claris, Smith College

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Engineering Ethics

2006-256: THE ETHICS BLOG: STUDENTS MAKING CONNECTIONS AMONGETHICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND LIFEDonna Riley, Smith College Donna Riley is Assistant Professor in the Picker Engineering Program at Smith College. Her work focuses on implementing liberative pedagogies in engineering education.Ida Ngambeki, Smith College Ida Ngambeki is a student at Smith College.Lionel Claris, Smith College Lionel Claris holds a master's degree in education from Smith College and currently teaches Spanish and French to elementary school students in Springfield, MA. He is a passionate advocate for new ways of thinking about learning, involved locally in the Holistic School Project of Amherst and the Re

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Charlene Yauch, Oklahoma State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

students to better apply the introductory math and science courses3.To aid recruitment and retention, the authors have developed a multidisciplinaryworkshop, which has been utilized for a summer recruitment academy and a fallorientation to engineering course. These activities build on the past activities andexperiences of the authors4,5 with the REACH academy and orientation courses. Page 11.1460.2REACH AcademyReaching Engineering and Architecture Career Heights (REACH) is a week-long residentacademy hosted by the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology (CEAT) atOklahoma State University (OSU), Stillwater. Financial support for the academy

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Yost, University of Kentucky; Derek Lane, University of Kentucky; George Blandford, University of Kentucky

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Civil Engineering

reallydo benefit from working in teams. Furthermore, as engineering students begin to trust each otherand develop a commitment to the goals and welfare of the design groups, they truly become ateam. When they become a cohesive team, the team can accomplish tasks and solve problemsthat neither a single individual nor a newly-formed group could ever accomplish.Bibliography1. EAC (Engineering Accreditation Commission), Engineering Criteria 2000: Criteria for Accrediting Programs in Engineering in the United States, Baltimore MD, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., 1998.2. Lewis, P., D. Aldridge, and P.M. Swamidass, “Assessing Teaming Skills Acquisition on Undergraduate Project Teams,” Journal of Engineering Education, vol

Conference Session

Achieving the Civil Engineering Body of Knowlegde

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Welch, U.S. Military Academy; Allen Estes, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

aspects of the design, and match objectives with appropriate technological solutions. As an engineer develops, the engineer’s abilities also develop so that more challenging and difficult problems can be solved.The reasoning behind the levels of competency is that attainment of the BOK is expected tooccur through formal education and practical experience during the pre-licensure and post-licensure periods. Figure 1 shows where each level of BOK competency is expected to beattained.1 For the portion of the BOK that is expected to be achieved through formal education,the job of the Curriculum Committee is to define the expected relative contributions of theundergraduate and masters degree educations and to design curricula that support

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Russell, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas Lenox; Stuart G. Walesh S.G., Walesh Consulting; Richard O. Anderson; Gerald E. Galloway, University of Maryland-College Park; Craig Musselman; Wayne R. Bergstrom; James K. Nelson, University of Texas-Tyler; James O'Brien

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Civil Engineering

• After curriculum mapping is completed, the next step of the committee is compiling new education concepts, ideas, techniques, technologies, and best practices.• The committee also hopes to encourage and support programs that fulfill the BOK.Accreditation CommitteeThus far in 2005, the Accreditation Committee has drafted its primary work products, developedconsensus for these documents within the civil engineering accreditation community, and hasbeen communicating and coordinating with the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) ofABET, Inc.The Accreditation Committee, has drafted proposed revised ABET basic level civil engineeringprogram criteria to incorporate the appropriate components of the BOK into the undergraduatecivil

Conference Session

Progress on Raising the Bar

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Ressler, U.S. Military Academy

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Civil Engineering

nominally to Criteria 3(a) through 3(k) in the ABET Basic Level General Criteria; however, the BOK describes these outcomes with a considerably greater specificity than the ABET criteria. For example, BOK Outcome 1 (an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering) is nominally identical to ABET Criterion 3(a); however, the text associated with BOK Outcome 1 also calls for coverage of mathematics through differential equations, probability and statistics, calculus-based physics, biology, chemistry, ecology, geology/geomorphology, engineering economics, mechanics, material properties, systems, geo-spatial representation, and information technology. None of these subjects are

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ali Al-Bahi, King Abdulaziz University

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Mechanical Engineering

globalcompetition, the Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) has introducedEngineering Criteria 2000 (EC2000)3, which addressed the effectiveness of engineeringeducation programs by focusing on assessment and evaluation process that assures theachievement of educational objectives and outcomes. Since it was first introduced in 1996,these criteria have been the subject of extensive discussion. In the words of Jack Lohmann4cited by Felder et al2, “Preparing for an ABET visit is no longer the academic equivalent ofEl Niño—something to be weathered every six years until things go back to normal.” Sincethe work of equipping students with the attributes specified in program outcomes must bedone at the individual course level, all faculty

Conference Session

Engineering Practice for a Moral World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University; Martin High, Oklahoma State University

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Engineering Ethics

University PAUL E. ROSSLER directs the Engineering and Technology Management Program and co-directs the Legal Studies in Engineering Program at Oklahoma State University and is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management. He is a licensed professional engineer and holds a M.S. and Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Virginia Tech. Page 11.23.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Comparative Study of Professional Ethics: What Can the Ethics of the Legal Profession Teach Engineers?AbstractEngineering faculty, technical managers, and practicing engineers

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibrahim Olwi, King Abdulaziz University

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Mechanical Engineering

Page 11.170.14 Accreditation Commission, Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc., http://www.abet.org, 2002.4. Fosnot, C.T., Inquiring Teachers, Inquiring Learners, NY, Teacher College Press, 1989.5. Patricia Cross, , "What Do We Know about Students’ Learning and How do We Know It?" , AAHE's National Conference on Higher Education, 1998.6. Evett, J., Liu, C., and Giles, R., Schaum's Interactive Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics, McGraw-Hill Trade, Book and Disk edition, April 1995.7. www.efm.leeds.ac.uk/CIVE/CIVE1400/course.html8. www.svce.ac.in/~msubbu/FM-WebBook/9. www.mas.ncl.ac.uk/~sbrooks/book/nish.mit.edu/2006/Textbook/toc2.html10. Ngo, C., and Gramoll, K., "A Web-based Electronic

Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Cunha, University of Alberta

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Engineering Economy

2006-18: DESIGN AND IMPLEMENTATION OF AN ADVANCED RESOURCESECONOMIC AND RISK ANALYSIS COURSEJ. Cunha, University of Alberta J. C. Cunha is an associate professor at the School of Mining and Petroleum, University of Alberta, Canada. His main research and teaching interests are in the areas of well design, horizontal wells, deepwater developments and risk analysis applied to various petroleum engineering processes. Prior to joining UofA, Cunha has worked for 25 years at Petrobras where, as a senior technical advisor, he worked in a number of onshore and offshore projects in Brazil, various South America countries, Gulf of Mexico, Africa and the Caribbean. Originally a civil engineer

Conference Session

Moral Development, Engineering Pedagogy and Ethics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christan Whysong, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Kumar Mallikarjunan, Virginia Tech

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Engineering Ethics

Page 11.735.7incorporated into a crop that has been genetically modified to benefit the farmer. Unfortunatelythe technology surrounding the gene enables farmers to grow their crops but not recover theseeds to be planted for the next growing season. The gene alters the crop so that the seeds cannot germinate, forcing farmers wishing to grow the crop to purchase new seeds every year inorder to continue growing the genetically engineered crop. This practice provides customers tothe companies, creating a “monopolists dream.”7 Instead of using the genetic modification of thecrop to produce an improved food supply, the gene increases the farmer’s dependence on theproducing company.BSE senior year: course implementationThis is a good opportunity for

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Scott, University of Michigan; Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-474: ENHANCING STUDENT UNDERSTANDING OF MECHANICS USINGSIMULATION SOFTWAREArnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University Arnaldo Mazzei is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Kettering University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan in 1998. He specializes in dynamics and vibrations of mechanical systems and stability of drivetrains with universal joints. His current work relates to modal analysis, stability of drivetrains, finite element analysis and CAE. He is a member of ASME, ASEE and SEM.Richard Scott, University of Michigan Richar A. Scott received his Ph.D. in Engineering Science from The California Institute of Technology. He

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin; Brent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy; Daniel Jensen, U.S. Air Force Academy; Kristin Wood, University of Texas-Austin; Saad Eways, Austin Community College

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-1332: METHODOLOGY AND TOOLS FOR DEVELOPING HANDS-ONACTIVE LEARNING ACTIVITIESJulie Linsey, University of Texas-Austin JULIE LINSEY is a Ph.D. candidate in the Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Texas at Austin. Her research focus is on systematic methods and tools for innovative and efficient conceptual design with particular focus on design-by-analogy. Contact: julie@linseys.orgBrent Cobb, U.S. Air Force Academy CAPT. BRENT COBB is an instructor of Engineering Mechanics at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He received his B.S. from the Air Force Academy and his M.M.E. degree from Auburn University. He previously worked for the Propulsion Directorate of the Air

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Large Seagrave

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Civil Engineering

curriculum capstone courses in Civil and other engineering disciplines attempt tofulfill a host of objectives. Most notably, they incorporate design projects and teamwork tofulfill specific criteria of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).They provide their students with an opportunity for synthesis, employing the technical skills theyhave learned in the program, and introducing elements of professional practice that will easetheir integration into industry after graduation.In order to meet the needs industry has for young engineers, many universities have incorporatedmock corporate environments and real-world clients into the capstone course. Besides familiaritywith a team work environment and real clients, preparation for

Conference Session

ChE: Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Lodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth

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Chemical Engineering

2006-1003: THE PROGRAMMING OF A MICRO-CONTROLLER AS THELABORATORY COMPONENT IN PROCESS CONTROL FORUNDERGRADUATES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERINGKeith Lodge, University of Minnesota-Duluth Associate Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering Page 11.1320.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The programming of a microcontroller as the laboratory component in process control for undergraduates in chemical engineeringIntroductionNew funding generated by the College of Science and Engineering has financed enhancementsof courses with computer technology. Here I describe briefly an enhancement, or

Conference Session

Improving ME instructional laboratories

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Chastain, Clemson University; Harvin Smith, Clemson University; Mason Morehead, Clemson University; David Moline, Clemson University; John Wagner, Clemson University

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Mechanical Engineering

(TAs) are responsible for two three hour sections. Mechanical engineering students completingthe program at Clemson indicate that the top three near-term professional career plans are topursue (in descending order) design positions, manufacturing positions, and graduate schoolopportunities7. The senior level laboratory should satisfy three key items: (i) accepted ABET(Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) syllabus, (ii) general learning goalscollectively established by the faculty, and (iii) student career needs. Consequently, studentsshould learn how to use common instrumentation, sensors, actuators, and data acquisitionsystems that complement analytical and numerical solutions to investigate engineering problems.Although the

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Hill, University of Michigan; Dawn Tilbury, University of Michigan

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-675: INTRODUCING DISCRETE EVENT SYSTEMS INTO ANUNDERGRADUATE CONTROLS COURSERichard Hill, University of Michigan Richard C. Hill received the B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1998, and the M.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2000. At Berkeley he worked as both a graduate student researcher as well as a graduate student instructor. From 2000 to 2002, he worked at Lockheed Martin Corporation on satellite attitude determination and control. He also spent two years as a high school math and science teacher in the San Jose area. He is currently pursuing the Ph.D. degree in Mechanical

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

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Mechanical Engineering

data sets collected by other students. Students work in groups, collect data, and preparedetailed reports summarizing their efforts. Students also perform a peer review of submittedprojects, providing another valuable learning experience.Assessments of the first three semesters of the project clearly indicate that the students enjoyedthe hands-on project and clearly felt that they understood the material in much greater depth as aresult of the project.I. ProblemUnderstanding basic STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) material is criticalto a student’s ability to progress satisfactorily in upper level courses. Earlier courses oftenappear to have no relevance, from a student’s perspective. As a result, students feel that they

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amir Mobasher, Alabama A&M University; Ruben Rojas-Oviedo, Alabama A&M University

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Mechanical Engineering

Alabama A&M university. He has lead the development of a new mechanical engineering program for the school of engineering and technology. Among his academic, research and industrial research interests are developing engineering higher education towards world class quality and prominence, facilitate collaboration among university’s faculty for project development and research, research and project development in a diverse range of engineering discipline. Page 11.1089.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Retention and Recruiting Activities in a Mechanical Engineering

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Michael Rider, Ohio Northern University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

2006-1328: SHARING LABORATORY RESOURCES ACROSS DEPARTMENTSFOR A CONTROL SYSTEMS CURRICULUMJuliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University JULIET K. HURTIG is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and Assistant Dean of the T.J. Smull College of Engineering. Her doctorate is from The Ohio State University. Research interests include control systems, nonlinear system identification, and undergraduate pedagogical methods. Dr. Hurtig is a member of IEEE, ASEE, and Tau Beta Pi.John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University JOHN-DAVID YODER is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering and currently holds the LeRoy H. Lytle Chair at ONU. His Doctorate is from the University of Notre Dame

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University; Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Mello, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

2006-1835: STUDENT COMPETITIONS - THE BENEFITS AND CHALLENGESPeter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University Peter Schuster is interested in automotive safety, impact, biomechanics, finite element analysis, and design. He earned a Physics BA from Cornell University, MSME in design from Stanford University, and Ph.D. in biomechanics from Michigan Technological University. After ten years in body design and automotive safety at Ford Motor Company he joined the Mechanical Engineering department at Cal Poly. He teaches mechanics, design, stress analysis, and finite element analysis courses and serves as co-advisor to the student SAE chapter.Andrew Davol, California Polytechnic State

Conference Session

Evaluation and Assessment of IE Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shantha Daniel, Iowa State University; Devna Popejoy-Sheriff, Iowa State University; K. Jo Min, Iowa State University; Leslie Potter, Iowa State University

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Industrial Engineering

Iowa State University (ISU) has beenactively involved in objective evaluation and outcome assessment of its IE majors. Theevaluation and assessment activities are highly important for its accreditation as theAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) requires that the graduatesof accredited engineering programs attain certain outcome items to foster achievement ofthe programs’ long-term educational objectives (see e.g., [1]).Specifically, in response to this requirement, IMSE Department has developed andimplemented the continuous improvement process for its objectives and outcomes that isdepicted in Figure 1.The Industrial Engineering Program Outcomes shown in on the top of the lower loop inFigure 1 consists of sixteen items

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Baca, University of Missouri-Rolla; Steve Watkins, University of Missouri-Rolla; Ray Luechtefeld, University of Missouri-Rolla

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

2006-1136: PATTERNS IN TEAM COMMUNICATION DURING A SIMULATIONGAMEDavid Baca, University of Missouri-Rolla DAVID M. BACA received his B.S.. from the University of Missouri – Rolla in Architectural Engineering in 2005. He is currently a graduate student in Engineering Management at UMR. His research interests include organization change and transformation.Steve Watkins, University of Missouri-Rolla STEVE E. WATKINS received his Ph.D. from the University of Texas - Austin in Electrical Engineering in 1989. He holds an M.S.E.E. and a B.S.E.E. from University of Missouri-Rolla. He is currently a Professor at UMR and Director of the Applied Optics Laboratory. His research interests include optical

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth Norberg, U.S. Military Academy; Ozer Arnas, U.S. Military Academy; Daisie Boettner, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Rounds, U.S. Military Academy; Phil Root, U.S. Military Academy; Richard Melnyk, U.S. Military Academy

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Mechanical Engineering

singlecourse to acquaint non-engineering majors with technologies associated with Army equipment.Cadets choosing an ABET-accredited curriculum take engineering courses associated with theirmajor. As shown in Table 1, engineering disciplines requiring cadets to take a course inThermodynamics and in Fluid Mechanics were Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering,Engineering Management (Mechanical Engineering Track), Environmental Engineering,Mechanical Engineering, and Nuclear Engineering. Topics in Thermodynamics and FluidMechanics are fundamental for more advanced courses in these engineering disciplines. Systems Page 11.884.2Engineering majors only took