Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson; Ying Tang; Ravi Ramachandran, Rowan University; John Schmalzel, Rowan University; Shreekanth Mandayam, Rowan University; Robert Krchnavek, Rowan University; Robi Polikar, Rowan University; Linda Head, Rowan University; Raul Ordonez, University of Dayton

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Electrical and Computer

2006-959: THE ROLE OF THE ENGINEERING CLINIC IN PROMOTING ANAGILE ECE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTPeter Jansson, Rowan UniversityYing Tang, Rowan UniversityRavi Ramachandran, Rowan UniversityJohn Schmalzel, Rowan UniversityShreekanth Mandayam, Rowan UniversityRobert Krchnavek, Rowan UniversityLinda Head, Rowan UniversityRobi Polikar, Rowan UniversityRaul Ordonez, University of Dayton Page 11.1329.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Role of the Engineering Clinic in Promoting an Agile ECE Learning EnvironmentAbstractTo keep up with rapidly advancing technology, numerous innovations to the ECEcurriculum, learning methods and pedagogy have

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International and Sustainability Perspectives and Women in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alicia Abadie, Louisiana State University; Ann Christy, Ohio State University; Marybeth Lima, Louisiana State University-Baton Rouge

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Women in Engineering

career couple issues; these issues were mentionedmuch more in 2005-2006 than in 1998. In an open-ended survey question, 47% of respondentsmentioned that addressing dual career and family issues is key to making the climate as inclusiveas possible for women in engineering.ReferencesASEE. 2004. Profiles of Engineering and Engineering Technology Colleges. Engineeringstatistics summarized and found at http://asee.org/about/publications/profiles/index.cfmCauble, S., Christy, A. and Lima, M. 1999. A Survey of Biological and Agricultural EngineeringFemale Faculty in North America. American Society for Engineering Education AnnualProceedings, Charlotte, NC. (CD-ROM)Cauble, S., Christy, A. and Lima, M. 2000. Toward plugging the leaky pipeline: Women

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Retention Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annita Alting, City College of the City University of New York; Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York

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Minorities in Engineering

taught physics and mathematics in Dutch secondary and higher education and mathematics at Pace University. She performed curriculum evaluation and academic advising at Delft University of Technology, and large-scale educational research at Twente University. Before coming to City College, she worked for three years as a research associate in IBM Research, performing organizational and usability studies.Ardie Walser, City College of the City University of New York ARDIE D. WALSER Ardie D. Walser is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering and the Associate Dean of the School of Engineering at the City College of the City University of New York. Dr. Walser is presently the Division Chair

Conference Session

1st Year Retention Programs for Women Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rachelle Reisberg, Northeastern University; Amanda Funai, University of Michigan; Allison Interrante, Northeastern University; Sara Wadia-Fascetti, Northeastern University; Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Women in Engineering

undergraduate studentswith supplemental tutoring and test reviews. This program operates in parallel with many othersocial and academic programs to help women such as: a Connections Learning LivingCommunity for freshman engineering women, a Connections computer lab designed solely forwomen in science and technology, an active SWE chapter, and other activities. Thiscombination helps to combat the “chilly” environment many women engineering students havereported nationally. Page 11.354.3The goals of this CPR program are to increase the confidence and academic aptitude of womenin their freshman year. Physics was chosen because of its traditionally low

Conference Session

Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Hamilton, U.S. Military Academy

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New Engineering Educators

. Cooper, J. and P. Robinson, Small-group Instruction in Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (SMET) Disciplines: A Status Report and an Agenda for the Future. Journal of College Science Teaching, 1998.10. Cooper, J.L., P. Robinson, and M. McKinney, Cooperative Learning in the Classroom. 2002, Network for Cooperative Learning in Higher Education. Page 11.319.1211. Felder, R.M., G.N. Felder, and E.J. Dietz, A Longitudinal Study of Engineering Student Performance and Retention. V. Comparisons with Traditionally-Taught Students. Journal of Engineering Education, 1998. 87(4): p

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Rywalt, Florida Tech; John Hadjilogiou, Florida Tech

2006-2223: A SYSTEM DESIGN INTEGRATION APPROACH (SDIA)INTEGRATED INTO THE FRESHMAN YEARJohn Hadjilogiou, Florida Tech John Hadjilojiou, Ph D., PE is a professor of electrical and computer engineering at Florida Institute of Technology in Melbourne, Florida. He is committed to the system thinking approach which he has used extensively all his life. He believes that system thinking improves quality of life by reducing variability and uncertainty, and optimizing resources. In the first year course for Computer/Electrical Engineering and Computer Science students, his students use this innovative and powerful system thinking approach as they operate as a team working together towards both

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

2006-1312: FEATURES OF A CONSTRUCTIVIST MICROCLIMATE SITUATEDIN A BEHAVIORIST LEARNING ENVIRONMENT AT A UNIVERSITY-BASEDENGINEERING RESEARCH CONSORTIUMGiri Venkataramanan, University of Wisconsin-Madison Giri Venkataramanan received the B.E. degree in electrical engineering from the Government College of Technology, Coimbatore, India, the M.S. degree from the California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, and the Ph.D. degree from the University of Wisconsin, Madison. After teaching electrical engineering at Montana State University, Bozeman, he returned to University of Wisconsin, Madison, as a faculty member in 1999, where he continues to direct research in various areas of electronic power

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Software Engineering Teaching Methods and Practice

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Zhao, Mercer University; Laurie White, Mercer University

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

from the University of Florida. She taught CS at Armstrong Atlantic State University, in Savannah, GA, for 10 years before coming to the Department of Computer Science at Mercer University in 1999. Page 11.542.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Engaging Software Engineering Students Using a Series of OOAD WorkshopsIntroductionIt has always been a challenging task to prepare capable software engineers to meet the highdemands of the industry. With the fast growth of computing technologies, future softwareengineers are expected to have a good working knowledge of object

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International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Osborn, IUPUI; Patricia Fox, IUPUI

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International

2006-2418: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN A FOREIGN COUNTRY: ASTUDENT’S EXPERIENCEChristina Osborn, IUPUI Christina Osborn is a senior Interior Design student at the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University – Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). Christina participated in the first GO GREEN course in the summer of 2003. She spent 5 weeks in Germany summer 2005 working on her research project. She has a special focus in green products and materials. Christina has studied industrial uses of hemp while she was in Germany.Patricia Fox, IUPUI Patricia Fox is the Associate Dean for Administration and Finance and Assistant Professor of Organizational Leadership and

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Effective & Efficient Teaching Skills

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Larson, Seattle University; Agnieszka Miguel, Seattle University

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New Engineering Educators

2006-1154: EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GRADING OF STUDENT WORKAgnieszka Miguel, Seattle UniversityEric Larson, Seattle University Page 11.521.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Efficient and Effective Grading of Student WorkAbstractAs new engineering educators, we are faced with countless responsibilities that compete for ourvaluable time. Grading student work is one of these new tasks that we all have to undertake.While grading is often a tedious and time consuming task, it is important for students to receive afair assessment of their work accompanied by constructive feedback. Like many aspects ofengineering, grading can be thought of as an

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

. grantingpartners of the National Center for Engineering and Technology Education (Utah StateUniversity, University of Georgia, University of Illinois, and University of Minnesota)3. Thoughapplications and informal inquiries attest to the interest in these programs, the question remainsas to where (and whether) engineering education graduates will find work. Specifically, theresearch questions for this study were: • What types of positions in higher education settings, including faculty positions, might be available to engineering education program graduates? • Will engineering education graduates be accepted as competitive applicants for these positions? • What job market considerations might guide the development of engineering

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, SUNY

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Construction

2006-209: WRITING IN THE DISCIPLINE - A CASE STUDY IN CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENTAmitabha Bandyopadhyay, SUNY Amitabha Bandyopadhyay, Ph.D., P.E. is a Distinguished Service Professor and Chair of Architecture and Construction Management Department at State University of New York -Farmingdale. He has been involved in Writing Across Curriculum and Writing in the Discipline for last fifteen years. Page 11.1458.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Writing in the Discipline – A Case Study in Construction ManagementAbstractCommunication for the engineering and technology graduates always scored very

Conference Session

Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne (ET)

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Materials

2006-260: TAKING MATERIALS LECTURES BEYOND POWERPOINTBarry Dupen, Indiana University Purdue University-Fort Wayne (ET) Dr. Dupen earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Metallurgy, all at the University of Connecticut. After working for nine years in the automotive industry as a metallurgist, materials engineer, and materials laboratory manager, he joined Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) as an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology. His primary interests lie in materials engineering, mechanics, and engineering technology education

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

is destined for graduate school, industry, or governmentservice, there is an agreed upon set of criteria widely known as ‘a through k’, referring to ABETcriterion 3(a) – 3(k). A case in point can be found on The Boeing Company web site whichoffers this list of the “Desired Attributes of an Engineer” (2006):3 Desired Attributes of an Engineer • A good understanding of engineering science fundamentals. o Mathematics (including statistics) o Physical and life sciences o Information technology (far more than "computer literacy") • A good understanding of design and manufacturing processes. o (i.e

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Quweider, University of Texas-Brownsville; Juan Iglesias, University of Texas-Brownsville; Amjad Zaim, University of Texas-Brownsville

2006-1403: INTEGRATION OF MEDICAL INFORMATICS INTO COMPUTERSCIENCE CURRICULUMAmjad Zaim, University of Texas-BrownsvilleJuan Iglesias, University of Texas-BrownsvilleMahmoud Quweider, University of Texas-Brownsville Page 11.805.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Integration of Medical Informatics into Computer Science CurriculumAbstractBiomedical informatics has been defined as the discipline concerned with the systematicprocessing of data, information and knowledge in medicine and health care. It is aninterdisciplinary field based on computer science, information science, the cognitive anddecision sciences

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ifte Choudhury

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Construction

2006-1412: DEVELOPMENT OF AN UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM FORCONSTRUCTION EDUCATION IN BANGLADESH USING GENERAL LINEARMODELI. Choudhury, Texas A&M University Ifte Choudhury is an Associate Professor in the Department of Construction Science at Texas A&M University. He received a B. Arch from Bangladesh University of Engineering & Technology, an M. Phil. in Architecture from the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in England, and a Ph.D. in Architecture from Texas A&M University. Dr. Choudhury has extensive experience as a consulting architect working on projects funded by the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, and some other Multilateral Development Banks. His areas of emphasis

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Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Materials

2006-1683: USE OF FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT TO PROBE STUDENTCONCEPTIONS OF THE LEVER RULEChrysanthe Demetry, Worcester Polytechnic Institute Chrys Demetry is Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering in the Materials Science and Engineering Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Her teaching and research interests include use of educational technology, influence of learning styles on teaching and learning, and K-12 engineering outreach. She received the ASM Bradley Stoughton Award for Young Teachers in 2000 and WPI’s Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Teaching in 2002. Page 11.1368.1© American

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New Trends in Engineering Graduate Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ernest McDuffie; Elaine R. Milliam; Robert Kavetsky; Ronald Bennett; Eugene Brown

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Graduate Studies

NNCS Leadership Symposium: Adding a Leadership Component to Science EducationAbstractThe NSF Navy Civilian Service (NNCS) program is now in itssecond year of operation and has embarked on a course to add asignificant leadership training component for participatingstudents. This paper will describe the nature and history of NNCS,the rational for the leadership component, and a description of thesymposium itself. Also included will be a programmatic overviewfrom the perspective of its origins in ONR’s workforcedevelopment programs.NNCS has the following main three goals:• To identify and fully develop a diverse group of science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) professionalswith advanced

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michelle Daniel, University of Cincinnati; James Allen, University of Cincinnati; Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati

2006-1753: GENDER PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT OF UNIQUE HANDS-ONINQUIRY BASED ENGINEERING LESSONS IN SECONDARY MATHEMATICSAND SCIENCE CLASSROOMSAnant Kukreti, University of CincinnatiJames Allen, University of CincinnatiMichelle Daniel, University of Cincinnati Page 11.663.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Gender Performance Assessment of Unique Hands-On Inquiry-Based Engineering Lessons In Secondary Mathematics and Science Classrooms The University of Cincinnati’s National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate K-12Fellow’s grant, Project STEP - Science and Technology Enhancement Program, was created totrain

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elliot Diaz, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Pacheco, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Carlos Rosaly, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Michael Figueroa, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Eddalis Batista, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico; Othoniel Rodriguez-Jimenez, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico

Industrial Development Corp., he obtained support to establish the eLearning Research Laboratory that is developing tools for web-based collaborative authoring of learning objects. In a previous life, Otho spent 15 years in the computer industry as a principal engineer and project manager. Besides teaching for the past 13 years, he has consulted for the Pharmaceutical Industry, and the Puerto Rico government. He is a member of the ASEE, IEEE, ACM, and a registered Professional Engineer in Puerto Rico. He holds a PhD in Computer Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Missouri-Columbia, an MSEE&CS from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and a BSEE magna cum laude from the

Conference Session

ECE Curriculum Innovations

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Godfrey, U.S. Coast Guard Academy; Joseph Staier, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Electrical and Computer

ACADEMYAbstract“Introduction to Electrical Engineering” has been a required course for non-engineering majorsat the United States Coast Guard Academy for over thirty-five years. The course’s purpose hasbeen to provide non-engineering majors a basic knowledge of electrical engineering. Acornerstone of this knowledge was an understanding of electrical circuits and electromechanicalmachines.As advances have made technology more prevalent, the course added topics (e.g., electronicnavigation, computers) to maintain its relevancy. In the twelve years since the last significantchange, the pervasiveness of technology in society has increased dramatically. Additionally,student and Coast Guard fleet feedback indicated that the course needed a significant

Conference Session

Topics in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider, University of Texas-Austin; Sheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

2006-1228: THE PIPELINE OF GRADUATE STUDENTS TO THE NATIONALLABORATORIESErich Schneider, University of Texas-AustinSheldon Landsberger, University of Texas-AustinSteven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Page 11.1318.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 The Pipeline of Graduate Students to the National LaboratoriesAbstractIt is well know that the national laboratories are in a critical situation to recruit "newblood" into its aging workforce. Competition for highly qualified U.S. students comesfrom both industry and the national labs. In the past several years we have activelypursued a strong collaboration with Los Alamos, Sandia, Oak Ridge, Idaho

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Franz, University of Houston-Downtown

2006-365: NATIONAL FIRE ALARM CODE STUDIES DEVELOPMENTHarry Franz, University of Houston-Downtown Page 11.951.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of National Fire Alarm Code StudiesAbstractThe purpose of this paper is to discuss the development of a unique Fire Alarm Code class.The newly developing class is formally named National Fire Alarm Code Studies and is part ofthe four-year Safety and Fire Engineering Technology program at the University of HoustonDowntown in Houston, Texas.Development of the fire alarm code studies includes the knowledge and application of thenational fire alarm code, NFPA 72. Included in the studies class are many

Conference Session

Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

World Federation of Engineering Organizations. Page 11.282.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Brain Drain Concerns in Technical Capacity Building EffortsAbstractWFEO and UNESCO, among other organizations, are engaged in major efforts atbuilding technical capacity in developing countries, with an aim of promoting economicdevelopment and engagement in the technology-based global economy there. A base ofwell-educated engineers is seen as a primary requisite for economic development in suchcountries. Such a pool of well qualified and certified graduate engineers can lead to

Conference Session

Ensuring Access to K - 12 Engineering Programs

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Ted Foster, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Dean Sheridan, Glen Elg High School, Howard County Public Schools, Maryland; Carolyn Parker, George Washington University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

and mentoring awards and the 2006 USM Regents Award for Collaboration in Public Service.Ted Foster, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Ted Foster, Ph.D. is Assistant Dean of the UMBC College of Engineering and Information Technology, where he coordinates accreditation activities and directs graduate programs in Systems Engineering and Engineering Management. Prior to coming to UMBC, he had a 36-year career at Westinghouse and Northrop Grumman, managing research and advanced development in microelectronics and microwave technology for modern radar systems.Dean Sheridan, Glen Elg High School, Howard County Public Schools, Maryland Dean Sheridan has been an engineering design

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University

tasks. 7. Take advantage of the opportunity to introduce alternative wind energy physics and engineering topics.This paper discusses the departmental objectives and project details. The faculty in Engineeringteamed with faculty members in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology Page 11.1375.3(MMET) and Electronics and Computer Engineering Technology (ECET) where knowledgeabout alternative energy resides on the Polytechnic Campus. In addition, one of the authorsfrom the MMET Department was teaching a graduate level alternate energy class. Byarrangement, the graduate students in that class acted as mentors/managers

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christine Theodoropoulos, University of Oregon

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Architectural

2006-1765: SEISMIC DESIGN EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS OF ARCHITECTUREChristine Theodoropoulos, University of Oregon Page 11.1111.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Seismic Design Education in Schools of ArchitectureAbstractCurrently, no comprehensive or coordinated information exists on seismic designeducation for architects and architecture students in the United States. Thissubject deserves attention, particularly in view of recent trends toward thenationalization and globalization of architectural practice. Many architects,educated and based in areas of infrequent seismicity, find themselves more andmore frequently required to design in regions of the U.S

Conference Session

Trend in Construction Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Khaled Nassar, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Emmanuel Akinjide, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Anthony Stockus, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Carlos Salgado, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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Construction

2006-212: THE PRINCESS ANNE ATHLETIC CENTER PROJECT: DEMOLITIONAND SITE CLEARANCE PHASESJoseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern ShoreKhaled Nassar, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore Khaled Nassar is an Associate Professor in the Construction Management Technology Program. He earned the Ph.D. in Construction Engineering and Design from Virginia. Tech. Dr. Nassar has had several years of teaching experience in field of construction and architecture. He taught design as well as courses on computer applications and visualization ranging from CAD to simulation and multi-media. On the scholarly side, he has had several research grants in areas ranging from integrating architectural design and

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

curriculum not found in traditional universities,where the emphasis is necessarily on the more tangible technical aspects of nuclearscience and engineering. A typical day for a WNU-SI Fellow consisted of topical lectureseach morning of the five-day work week, and afternoons devoted to group discussions,case studies, and preparation of a final report on one of three topics.Lecture topics were categorized in the areas of the Global Setting, International Regimes,Nuclear Industry Operations, and Technology Innovations. A more detailed listing oflecture content is provided in Table II.Table II. WNU Summer Institute LecturesCategory Topic Authors/Presenters*Global Setting The Global Environmental H

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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International

. It was only amatter of time for many other higher education institutions to realize that they could notafford to discourage engineering students anymore either. As Chris Kroeger, an associatedean of engineering and applied science at Washington University in St. Louis, said “Wewant to be a pump, not a filter.” (Loftus, 2005)1 Similar attitudes were also adopted by well-known institutions. These include Washington University in St. Louis, Virginia TechCollege of Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Syracuse University,Clemson University, University of Missouri, Texas A&M, and a very long list of manyothers. Almost a decade has passed since then and the intermittences of political guidelines havemeant that Portuguese