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Outreach and Recruitment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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G. Padmanabhan, North Dakota State University; Wei Lin, North Dakota State University; Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University; Floyd Patterson, North Dakota State University; Eakalak Khan, North Dakota State University

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Minorities in Engineering

American middle and high school students to enroll in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs in colleges. Funding sources for his projects include NSF, Office of Naval Research (ONR), NASA, and Funds for the Improvement of Primary and Secondary Education (FIPSE). The NSF, NASA, and the ONR funding supported a sustained effort to increase Native American participation in STEM areas for the last seven years. Activities of the effort are continuing with funds from the North Dakota EPSCoR program. He has presented and published the experience in American Society of Engineering Education conferences. Dr. Padmanabhan is a member of ASEE. He is a

Conference Session

Building Blocks for Public Policy in Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Dunn, Environmental Protection Agency

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Engineering and Public Policy

total mass of particulate matter created by sulfates over the platinum vehicles catalyst. ‚ Effective in reducing • Engines may not produce engine noise and may sufficient exhaust replace muffler ‚ No operator attention temperatures required • High cost technology ‚ EPA approved • Lower sulfur fuels must be usedFigure 6. Merits and drawbacks of diesel particulate filters

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Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Wood, Florida Tech; Brian Howell, Western Carolina University

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Ocean and Marine

2006-736: KAMIKAZE: INVESTIGATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATERVEHICLE FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND UNDERGRADUATEEDUCATION AND TRAININGBrian Howell, Western Carolina University Dr. Howell is the Program Director for Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology at Western Carolina UniversityStephen Wood, Florida Tech Dr. Wood is an Assistant Professor in Ocean Engineering at the Department of Marine and Environmental Systems Page 11.853.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 KAMIKAZE: INVESTIGATIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLE FOR COLLABORATIVE RESEARCH AND UNDERGRADUATE

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Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

was recently modified by the author who is the new instructor. During theplanning stage, the author studied the existing literature 1,2,3,4,5,6 and came up with hisconcept. His initial objective was to present a variety of different control technologies asoptions to prospective manufacturing engineers without contradicting the current coursedescription and the objectives as presented below in Table 1 This course provides an in-depth treatment of the methods and techniques used for the implementation of automated device control, both digital and Course analog. The student will achieve a mastery of both open and closed loop Description control methods and algorithms including

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Innovations in Teaching Introductory Physics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Turner, Morningside College

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Engineering Physics & Physics

2006-244: ALGEBRA-BASED PHYSICS FOR ALL DISCIPLINESGary Turner, Morningside College Page 11.167.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Algebra-based physics for all disciplinesAbstractA physics education strategy has been developed by which all STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) students, regardless of major, take an algebra-based year-longphysics sequence (General Physics). The model is based on programs of study found in othercountries, and follows the approach used by international examining boards such as InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) and those administering the General Certificate of Education advanced level(GCE A-level

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MIND Education Trends

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fred Hudson, University of Texas-San Antonio; Dawnlee Roberson, University of Texas-San Antonio

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Minorities in Engineering

students), theyanalyzed different portions of the experiment, wrote final reports, and gave final presentations.IntroductionUBMS is a college preparatory program, which prepares and encourages low-income, firstgeneration college bound students and students with disabilities to pursue higher education infields of math, science, engineering, and technology. UBMS students participate in a six-weekSummer Academic Enrichment program. In the summer of 2005, the students participated in aclass that introduced them to experimental design, data collection, and data collection tools, andanalysis.Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS)The Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) program at the University of Texas at SanAntonio is one of the TRIO Programs - outreach

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Faculty Development: Tenure & Promotion

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Hodges, Virginia Military Institute; Jon-Michael Hardin, Virginia Military Institute

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New Engineering Educators

Page 11.1244.6 STCs: Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Washington and Lee University, Virginia Military Institute2. Promotion and Tenure Guidelines, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Virginia, Revised-March 3, 2005, 1.3. Faculty Responsibilities, Academic Freedom, Promotion, Tenure, and Retention, III. Duties and Responsibilities of the Members of the Faculty, A. Teaching, Faculty Handbook, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, 5. Page 11.1244.7

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Research in Minority Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Gonzalez-Barreto, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Antonio Gonzalez-Quevedo, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Minorities in Engineering

for female students, mechanism should be developed to make it possible for this underrepresented segment of our population to attend the College of Engineering of the University of Puerto Rico • A survey should be developed to better understand why the underrepresented students by geographical area and by type of school are not attending our college. The model presented by Anderson-Rowland of Arizona State University could be followed (1,2) • Informing the students of the starting salaries for entry level engineers seems to be a strong motivator to study engineering as shown by Richard W. Heckel of Michigan Technological University (4,5,6) • Sponsoring high schools in areas of low

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Outreach and Recruitment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sheree Watson, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Minorities in Engineering

engineering, (2) Help shape the engineering, engineering technology,and computer science workforce by increasing the number of American Indian studentsgraduating from the College of Engineering, and (3) Improve access to qualityengineering and technology to rural and underserved populations by returning highlyeducated professionals to these communities.In two previous papers,1,2 we talked about the need for the DOC program and ourprogram activities. This paper builds on previous papers by discussing programevaluation. In summer of 2004, we developed a comprehensive plan for assessing allaspects of the program. We have used this assessment plan and the data collected toevaluate our progress and to guide changes in the program. In this paper, we

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Wiebe, North Carolina State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

on the use of multimedia elements—especiallygraphics—in instructional materials. Research by the author will be presenteddemonstrating the use of eye tracking methods to help further understand the basiccognitive processes of multimedia learning. Findings have helped explain the interactionof text, graphics and narration. In addition, the results help provide guidance as to when itis or is not appropriate to differing combinations of these three mediums.IntroductionEngineering education has been witness to an ever-evolving array of technologies used tocommunicate science and engineering concepts. While many of these communicationtechnologies have changed over the years, others have remained relatively constant (e.g.,the textbook) and—even

Conference Session

Faculty Development Toolkit

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Bill Elmore, Mississippi State University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University

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New Engineering Educators

. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Texas (Austin). He taught for eight years in Metallurgical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines and twenty-four years in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University before assuming his current position at Baylor University in 2002. He teaches and researches in fracture mechanics, failure analysis and life prediction in metals, polymers and composites. Recently he has begun to work in appropriate technology for developing countries. Page 11.925.1© American Society for Engineering

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Preventing Marginalization of Underrepresented Students on Teams

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paige Smith, University of Maryland-College Park; Linda Schmidt, University of Maryland-College Park; Patricia F. Mead; Stephanie Adams

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Women in Engineering

Associate Professor of Industrialand Management Systems Engineering, University of Nebraska Lincoln College of Engineeringand Technology. Dr. Adams is presently serving as a Fellow for the American Association forthe Advancement of Science and the National Science Foundation. The fellowship program isdesigned to provide a unique public policy learning experience and to provide insight into thedecision-making processes of the foundation. Dr. Adams will spend the next year in Washington,D.C., working in NSF's Directorate for Engineering, Division of Engineering Education andCenters. Adams research has included focused on engineering education. In 2003, she received a$587,568 career grant from NSF to implement "Designing Effective Teams in the

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Entrepreneurship Education - A 10,000' View

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Lane, Grand Valley State University; John Farris, Grand Valley State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

process? The authors have been working in this are for threeyears and have discovered that it is important to recognize that for a project to be successful,more than one generation of students may be required. For example, engineering students candevelop the technology required for a product and then graduate. Much more effort from manymore disciplines is required to bring a product to market.Multiple Generations of studentsBuilding entrepreneurial efforts usually requires a team effort over a long period of time. If asenior is on a team that initiates a product development project, it is unlikely that the senior will Page 11.361.6still be there

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Beverly Withiam, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Susan Dawkins, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown; Robert Martinazzi, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

2006-188: FRESHMAN BOXING LESSONS DESIGNED TO "TKO" ACADEMICFAILUREBeverly Withiam, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Interim Director and Associate Professor of Civil Engineering Technology at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. B.S. Civil Engineering Technology from the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown, M.S. Civil Engineering from University of Pittsburgh. Registered professional engineer. Interests include water resources and environmental engineering. Worked as power engineer for Allegheny Power Service Corporation and a facilities engineer for Abex Corporation. Member of ASEE, ASCE, AWWA, WEF, and NSPE.Susan Dawkins, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Assistant

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Entrepreneurship Education - A 10,000' View

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Secor, Institute to Promote Learning; Douglas Arion, Carthage College

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Professor of Physics at Carthage College. After a career at Science Applications International Corporation as head of the Applied Physics and Engineering Division, Dr. Arion conceived, started, and directs the ScienceWorks: Entrepreneurial Studies program at Carthage. This program has for the last twelve years successfully integrated entrepreneurship and career training into the undergraduate science and technology curriculum. He works extensively with regional business development groups and municipal organizations, combining academic activities with new business creation and business revitalization. He is also technical director at the Center for Advanced Technology and Innovation, a

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

2006-2435: IMPACTS OF INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE VOLUNTEERING IN K-12CLASSROOMSChris Rogers, Tufts University Dr. Chris Rogers is a professor of mechanical engineering at Tufts University. He currently works in six different research areas: particle-laden flows, robotics, slurry flows in chemical-mechanical planarization, the engineering of musical instruments, gene-based assay experiment design, and elementary school engineering education.Erin Cejka, Tufts University Erin Cejka is a doctoral student in Tufts University's Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering (MSTE) Education program. She holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering and a MS in MSTE Education, both from Tufts. Her major research

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Faculty Development Toolkit

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

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New Engineering Educators

2006-1361: GOOD TEACHING: AS IDENTIFIED BY YOUR PEERSJerry Samples, University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown DR. JERRY SAMPLES holds a BS Ch.E. from Clarkson College, MS and Ph.D. in ME from Oklahoma State University. Dr. Samples served at the United States Military Academy twelve years before assuming the position of Director of the Engineering Technology Division at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown in 1996. He is currently the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Page 11.668.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006

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Course-based Approaches to Entrepreneurship Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Warren, Pennsylvania State University; Ralph Hanke, Bowling Green University; Elizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

2006-961: A SCALABLE PROBLEM-BASED LEARNING SYSTEM FORENTREPRENEURSHIP EDUCATIONAnthony Warren, Pennsylvania State UniversityElizabeth Kisenwether, Pennsylvania State UniversityRalph Hanke, Bowling Green University Page 11.115.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 A Scalable Problem-Based Learning (PBL) System for Entrepreneurship EducationEXECUTIVE SUMMARYEntrepreneurship skills are vital to the future of the US economy and its ability to supportcontinual wealth creation. Traditional educational methods do not teach such skills; indeed theymay hinder them. The initiative described creates a new way to provide a valuable

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Dr. Ismail Fidan is an Associate Professor in the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Department, College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Dr. Fidan received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1996. His teaching and research interests are in computer-integrated design and manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, rapid prototyping, e-manufacturing, online teaching, and manufacturing processes. Page 11.209.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Overview of an

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Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis

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Architectural

2006-249: ADOPT A BUILDING PROJECT: UTILIZING THE EXISTING (CASESTUDIES) TO TEACH CONSTRUCTIONDavid Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Dr. David Jan Cowan is an assistant professor of Architectural Engineering Technology and Interior Design at Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, Indianapolis (IUPUI). Page 11.161.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Adopt a Building Project: Utilizing the Existing (Case Studies) To Teach ConstructionAbstract This paper focuses upon the discussion of using existing buildings to teach commercialconstruction

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Steven Eisenbarth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

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International

solvesocietal problems (i.e. clean water, energy, food, health problems, etc.). The paper will addresssome of the issues related to engineering in the global context and how Baylor University isapproaching the integration of this subject through its curriculum and extra curricular activities(i.e. language requirement, interdisciplinary overseas summer school, classroom exercises, andappropriate technology studies/trips) and what is planned for the future (School Committee onGlobal issues, Advisory board activities, and Classroom Activities).IntroductionThe U.S. production of scientists and engineers has continued to fall in relative terms whencompared to Asian rim countries.1 For example, in 2005 Indian schools awarded approximately112,000 engineering

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Women Faculty Issues and NSF's ADVANCE program

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jana Renner Martinez, University of Texas-El Paso; Evelyn Posey, University of Texas-El Paso

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Women in Engineering

Renner is the Program Coordinator for the NSF ADVANCE Institutional Transformation for Faculty Diversity initiative at the University of Texas at El Paso. Prior to this, she was the Assistant Director for the UTEP Model Institutions for Excellence Program. She currently serves on the UTEP President's Advisory Committee on Women. Page 11.647.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Focusing the Lens on Women Faculty Issues: Three Years of ADVANCE at the University of Texas at El PasoTwenty-five years since Congress first initiated the Women in Science and Technology EqualOpportunity

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Women Faculty Issues and NSF's ADVANCE program

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine Pieronek, University of Notre Dame

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Women in Engineering

power in shifting the balance ofparticipation in intercollegiate athletics from 15 percent women in 1972 to more than 40 percenttoday. This has inspired some to look to Title IX to similarly transform science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) educational programs and activities to achieve similargains. But Title IX in the athletic context differs markedly from Title IX in the academiccontext, and similar tactics likely cannot produce similar results.This paper looks at Title IX in the academic context, differentiates it from Title IX in the athleticcontext and explores how successes in one area do not necessarily portend similar successes inthe other. It also examines issues raised in a recent report by the U.S

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Climate Issues for Women Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Heidi Steinhauer, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Lisa Davids, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Daytona Beach; Darris White, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

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Women in Engineering

reasons.Female participation in the project istraditionally low. The studentcompetition has existed for almost 30years and the project guidelines are wellestablished. The rules of thecompetition allow a school to bring twoteams, which means that an all-women’steam does not preclude maleparticipation in the competition. Theproject is technologically challengingand requires the application of soundengineering principles. The project isalso very rewarding since the studentseventually get to drive a vehicle that Figure1: SAE Mini-Baja Vehiclethey have designed and built fromscratch.Since the inception of the all-women mini baja team coincided with the formation of theMechanical Engineering program in 2005, there is currently not a lot of data on

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Attracting Young MINDs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamid Shahnasser, San Francisco State University; Wenshen Pong

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Minorities in Engineering

62 96 S05 23 49 72 F05 16 49 65 Table 2: Graduate Enrollment Figures from 2001 to 2005 *Enrollment before 2001 was fluctuating between 30 to 40 **In F04 the graduate admission was put on hold for a year by university, hence the dip in enrolment Page 11.311.6NASA Fellowship ProgramThe NASA Administrator’s Fellowship Program (NAFP) is designed to enhance the professionaldevelopment of NASA employees and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics(STEM) faculty of Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Research in Minority Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

2006-1359: SUCCESSFUL UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER RESEARCHEXPERIENCE FOR MINORITY STUDENTSJorge Alvarado, Texas A&M University Dr. Jorge Alvarado is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University. He teaches courses in the areas of thermal sciences, fluid mechanics and fluid power. Dr. Alvarado’s research interests are in the areas of nanotechnology, micro-scale heat transfer, electronic cooling and phase change materials, solid and liquid desiccant regeneration, energy conservation and use of renewable energy in buildings

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Innovative Techniques in Graphics

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Judith Birchman; Mary Sadowski, Purdue University

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Engineering Design Graphics

2006-1723: IDEA DEVELOPMENT AND COMMUNICATION THROUGHSTORYBOARDSJudy Birchman, Purdue University Judy is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Graphics Technology at Purdue University. She received her Bachelor of Science and Master of Arts Degrees from Purdue University. A member of the Graphics Department since 1974, she has taught courses in engineering graphics fundamentals, drawing systems, CAD, electronic publishing and multimedia. Professional activities include presentations, papers and workshops on design, graphics and multimedia topics. Professor Birchman has served as both the Editor and Technical Editor of the Engineering Design Graphics Journal. As a member

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1st Year Retention Programs for Women Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Urban, Arizona State University; Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Faye Navabi, Arizona State University; Debra Banks, Consultant

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Women in Engineering

DEBRA L. BANKS, COOL Evaluator and former Director of Evaluation and Assessment for CRESMET (ASU), is now the Director of Outreach and Operations for Innovative Tailor Made Training and Technology (ITTT) in Berkeley, CA. She has been evaluating major school reform and technical programs for 14 years. She has served as a co-PI for several grants including COOL and the METS Project. Page 11.603.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 EVALUATING SELF-ASSESSMENT AND A PLACEMENT EXAMINATION FOR A FIRST COURSE IN COMPUTER SCIENCE: HOW DO WOMEN AND

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Tricks of the Trade in Research

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Schuster, California Polytechnic State University; Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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New Engineering Educators

2006-1447: RESEARCH IN THE UNDERGRADUATE ENVIRONMENTPeter 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.Charles Birdsong, California Polytechnic State University

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Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alexis Powe, Mississippi State University; Jane Moorhead, Mississippi State University

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New Engineering Educators

; Learning, vol. 24, p. 38, May2004.[10] R. Bloede, “Rubrics for drafting and engineering classes,” Tech Directions, vol. 60, pp. 30-31, Dec. 2000.[11] G. Boyd and M.F. Hassett, “Developing critical writing skills in engineering and technology students,” Journalof Engineering Education, vol. 89, pp. 409-412, Oct. 2000.[12] J. Brocato, B. Chapman, and J. Harden, “Improving the writing-evaluation abilities of graduate teachingassistants in ECE labs,” in Proc. ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, 2005.Appendix A Survey of Digital Devices and Logic Design (ECE 3714) Students Concerning RubricsOf the six labs completed to date, for how many labs have you used the grading rubrics toprepare?For each of the following statements, rank your