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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Gaughran, University of Limerick; Thomas Waldmann, University of Limerick; Niall Seery, University of Limerick

American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference and Exposition Copyright  2006, American Society for Engineering EducationBackgroundThe paper stems from a historical investigation into the relationship between technologyand society and the impact of engineering education on the performance of technologicaladvancements. Felder defines technology as the discipline that translates the discoveriesof science into means of improving the well being of society1. Engineering education isnot the sole influential factor determining the success of technological developments;however it is a significant player.Many educationalists criticize the shift in teaching methodology, as educators are nowmore concerned with a more

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

introductory materials engineering classes. Most recently, he has been working on Project Pathways, an NSF supported Math Science Partnership, in developing modules for a courses on Connecting Mathematics with Physics and Chemistry and also a course on Engineering Capstone DesignVeronica Burrows, Arizona State University Veronica Burrows is Associate Director of the Center for Research on Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology and Associate professor in the Department of Chemical & Materials Engineering at Arizona State University. She received her B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Drexel University and her Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Princeton

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International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University; Tim Mulroy, Sheffield Hallam University; Ian Robinson, Sheffield Hallam University; Boon Han Lye, Kolej Bandar Utama International College

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International

markets • ‘leading edge’ reputation in science, technology, ICT and businessWith these points in mind, the following two case examples of international engineering educationare described. In both cases, bilateral foci on educational quality, equivalence, transferability ofacademic credit, differences in academic culture and financial matters were all of high importance.However, the considerable and lengthy effort expended in the assurance and continuingmaintenance of these factors has not been described in this paper except where pertinent to theengineering educational theme.The SHU-TARC Articulation PartnershipThe Sheffield Hallam University, UK (SHU) - Tunku Abdul Rahman College, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia (TARC) articulation partnership

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech; Vinod Eligeti, Virginia Tech; Jane Prey, Microsoft Research

2006-1220: EFFECTIVE CLASSROOM PRESENTATIONS USING WRITEONJoseph Tront, Virginia Tech Joseph Tront has been actively working on using technology to support engineering teaching and learning since 1984. He has published a number of articles and has given workshops on the effective use of technology. He also works on developing digital libraries to support engineering education.Vinod Eligeti, Virginia TechJane Prey, Microsoft Research Page 11.515.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Effective Classroom Presentations Using WriteOnAbstractIn this paper, we discuss an advance

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Software Engineering Teaching Methods and Practice

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bruce Maxim, University of Michigan

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Software Engineering Constituent Committee

paper summarizes the content of the game design courses and theauthor’s experience in teaching game design during the past six years.CoursesCIS 487 (Computer Game Design and Implementation I) deals with the study of the technology,science, and art involved in the creation of computer games. The focus of this course is on theapplication of software engineering methods in the hands-on development of computer games.Students study a variety of software technologies relevant to computer game design, including:simulation and modeling, computer graphics, artificial intelligence (AI), real-time processing,game theory, software engineering, human computer interaction, graphic design, game aestheticsand multi-media system design. The sequence of course

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hull, Louisiana State University; Lillian B Bowles, Louisiana State University; Karen Powell, Louisiana State University; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University

be the ancillaryskills of written and oral communication? Certainly, ensuring that students learn therequisite fundamentals of engineering and its mathematical and scientific underpinnings isalready a daunting challenge. In answering this question, the Engineering AccreditationCommission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) developedan outcomes-based accreditation initiative called Engineering Criteria 20001 (EC2000). Oneof the EC 2000 criteria (Criterion 3 under “Program Outcomes and Assessment”) is thenecessity for engineering graduates to demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively.While considered progressive and innovative, EC2000 was not without its critics. Funded bya National Science Foundation

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Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Philip Dunn, University of Maine

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Construction

2006-1729: PRACTICAL WRITING EXERCISES IN CONSTRUCTIONMANAGEMENTPhilip Dunn, University of Maine Philip Dunn, Jr. PE is an Assistant Professor of Construction Management Technology at the University of Maine. He holds masters degrees in Business, Public Administration, and Civil Engineering. He is active in the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Maine Association of Engineers, and several community civic groups. He teaches courses in estimating, scheduling, and construction methods. Page 11.1006.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Practical

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Trend in Construction Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Swan, Tufts University

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Construction

ProcessAbstractThe construction industry is a $4 trillion-a-year business that employs a significant number ofengineering students each year. Teaching engineering students about the construction processand building technology often involves traditional pedagogy (e.g., lectures, assignments, exams,etc.) with occasional visits to construction sites. Many times, these visits are met with sometrepidation from site contractors who may view them as an interference or interruption to normalsite operations. Instructors may also find site visits difficult to incorporate into the courseschedule due to logistical problems; e.g., travel to and from the site, and site work schedules.This paper describes an engineering course; presented by Linbeck Construction Inc., the

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Programs for High School Students

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Christie, Loyola Marymount University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

department. Wefound funding to support our partnership from private corporations and foundations with similargoals; to improve the representation of African American, Latino, Native American, and femalesin engineering majors. SECOP focuses on introducing low income students to science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) careers and improving students’ contentknowledge in these topic areas. The goal of SECOP is to address the shortage of AfricanAmerican, Latino and Native American and female students studying science, mathematics,engineering, and technology at college level by introducing students to pre-engineering andadvanced mathematics classes early in their academic careers.The objectives of SECOP include:• increasing awareness of

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FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Thompson, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

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First-Year Programs

program. Thispaper will focus on the engineering aspect of the K-12 outreach program and the experiences ofboth the first-year college and high school students. Both qualitative and quantitativeassessments of will be reported and have shown initial success.IntroductionModern society continues to rely on research and technology related to science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) which is driving an ever increasing demand for qualifiedprofessionals. A major area of concern over the last two decades has been the declining interestin the engineering fields among pre-college students and the continued underrepresentation ofwomen and minorities. The efforts of the past two decades have produced gains in some areas,but women, African

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

of suggestions for improvement ? What conclusions can we draw from their project ? Was it a total success ? Could it have been done better ? Has the project been dated ? Are we capable of utilizing modern technology to improve our success rate ? 2. Take an inventory of the talent-at-hand. Are the skills and expertise adequate to handle the project successfully ? Do we need to acquire additional human expertise ? Are our sister departments willing to offer us with their expertise ? (Nursing, Paper Science, Computer Science for example -- in the School of Engineering and Applied Science). Will such an inter-disciplinary approach be beneficial to the success of the project

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Balmer, Union College; Lance Spallholz, Union College

alone or in small study groups as part oftheir review process. The second utilizes common PDA technology to provide instant electronicaccess to thermodynamics property tables. Student surveys suggest these teaching techniquesenhanced learning of this often baffling subject, and they could be beneficial in enhancing othercourses as well.Background Why is it so difficult to initiate change in engineering education? Is it because educatorsare so cloistered and uninterested in the outside world? Is it because the university facultyreward system only recognizes those who obtain research grants? Or is it because of thehistorical nature of the engineering education profession? We believe it is primarily the latter. From the beginning of

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Materials Science and Engineering of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Vanasupa, California Polytechnic State University; Blair London, California Polytechnic State University; Katherine Chen, California Polytechnic State University; Richard Savage, California Polytechnic State University

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Materials

Professional: Simple but powerful changes in the way that MSE is taughtLinda Vanasupa, Blair London, Katherine Chen, Richard SavageMaterials Engineering Department, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo,CA 93407, lvanasup@calpoly.edu, blondon@calpoly.edu, kcchen@calpoly.edu,rsavage@calpoly.eduABSTRACTNational leaders in science and technology sectors speak in unison as they call for engineers whoare not only technically competent in their fields, but who possess the abilities to communicatewell, to work on teams, to apply systems thinking, to operate in the global business environment,to design within a greater set of constraints (environmental, health and safety, sustainability,economic, societal, political

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Jeschke, Technische Universitat Berlin; Sabina Jeschke, Technische Universitat Berlin, Inst. f. Mathematik; Olivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitat Berlin; Rudolf Reinhard, Technische Universitat Berlin; Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin

2006-1325: CONCEPTUAL GRAPHS AND STORYBOARDING FOR PROBLEMSOLVING STRATEGIES IN MATHEMATICSMichael Jeschke, Technische Universitat BerlinSabina Jeschke, Technische Universitat Berlin, Inst. f. MathematikOlivier Pfeiffer, Technische Universitat BerlinRudolf Reinhard, Technische Universitat BerlinThomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin Page 11.349.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 . Conceptual Graphs and Storyboarding for Problem Solving Strategies in MathematicsAbstractThe major challenge for eLearning courses on undergraduate mathematics is the broadness of

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Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Siller, Colorado State University; Gearold Johnson, Colorado State University; Amy Pruden, Colorado State University

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International

Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Colorado State University (CSU). He holds B.S.A.E., M.S.E. and Ph.D. degrees from Purdue University. He was on the faculty at CSU from 1971 until his retirement in 1994. From 1994 until his retirement in 2002, he was the Academic Vice-President of the National Technological University.Amy Pruden, Colorado State University Amy Pruden is an Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Colorado State University. She holds a B.S., Biology, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH, and a Ph.D., Environmental Science, August 2002, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH. She recently was awarded a Globe Award

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Javad Hashemi, Texas Tech University; Sachin Kholamkar, Texas Tech University; Naveen Chandrashekar, Texas Tech University; Edward Anderson, Texas Tech University

2006-2008: WEB-BASED DELIVERY OF LABORATORY EXPERIMENTS ANDITS EFFECTIVENESS BASED ON STUDENT LEARNING STYLEJavad Hashemi, Texas Tech University Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University.Sachin Kholamkar, Texas Tech University Graduate Student Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University.Naveen Chandrashekar, Texas Tech University Postodoctoral Instructor and Research Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Texas Tech University.Edward Anderson, Texas Tech University Director of Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center, Texas Tech University

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robin Hensel, West Virginia University; Ye Sun, West Virginia University

some students are, at first, uncomfortable with “jumping” into a problem or writing aprogram without a lot of introductory information, they gain confidence as they learn from eachother and from the instructor and teaching assistants throughout the process. Learning by doing,not only is sound pedagogy, but is what happens, frequently, in the life of a professionalengineer. Technology changes constantly. Engineers must continually retrain themselves onspecific languages and tools as they use the new technology to help them solve a variety of Page 11.219.6problems.Second, fostering increased cognitive development through collaborative

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Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paulo Blikstein, Northwestern University; Uri Wilensky, Northwestern University

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Materials

transient or excessively detailed knowledge thatthere was no time for fostering students’ fundamental understanding of content matter. In fact,most of those reform initiatives were based on grand views about “blocks” of content or generalskills needed to future engineers, or even socio-economic needs of whole countries 18, rather thandetailed studies on how engineering students learn. In addition, the technological tools used in those reform initiatives (such as modeling anddesign software) are the same employed by professional engineers in their everyday practice andnot especially designed for learning. This might be due to the belief that “doing”, most of thetimes, leads to “learning”. For instance, most software tools used in engineering

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Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jongwon Kim, Seoul National University; Dong Mok Kim, Seoul National University; Stefano Consiglio, Technical University of Berlin; Semih Severengiz, Technical University of Berlin; Guenther Seliger, Technical University of Berlin; Lalit Patil, University of Michigan; Debasish Dutta, University of Michigan

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International

Caterpillar, United Technologies, General Motors, Daimler-Chrysler, Whirlpooland others. While corporate sponsorship is not difficult to generate, it requires a continual effortand takes faculty time away from content and delivery improvements. The Office of CorporateRelations in the UM College of Engineering has graciously assumed the task of highlightingGPD to corporate sponsors with very good results. This partnership (between faculty and thecollege office) appears to be a business model that will sustain the course in the future.At TUB, four sources of financing are available: the university’s budget, donations from industryor private individuals, donations from public and non-profit organizations, and course projectssponsored by industry

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Valentin Razmov, University of Washington; Richard Anderson, University of Washington

University of Washington. He is currently the associate chair for educational programs. His main research interests are in Educational Technology and Computer Science Education. Page 11.615.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Experiences with Agile Teaching in Project-Based CoursesAbstractIn this paper we describe an agile teaching methodology as applied to project-based softwareengineering courses. We take the term “agile” from the popular software developmentmethodology that emphasizes short feedback cycles, flexibility, and direct involvement of thecustomer. Our software engineering courses are goal-driven

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Simmons, University of Queensland; Elise Barrella, Bucknell University; Keith Buffinton, Bucknell University

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First-Year Programs

mechanics, vibration and control. He played a significant role in initiating and promoting the Cape York Spaceport concept and the need for a national space program. Professor Simmons formerly served as Chair of the Australia Council of Engineering Deans.Keith Buffinton, Bucknell University KEITH W. BUFFINTON received his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering summa cum laude from Tufts University in 1979 and his Master of Science and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from Stanford University in 1981 and 1985. From 1984 through 1987, he worked as a post-doctoral researcher in the Institut fuer Mechanik at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich, Switzerland. He began his

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Innovative Laboratories in BME

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lanny Griffin, California Polytechnic State University; Daniel Walsh, California Polytechnic State University; Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University

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Biomedical

tribology, implant devices, failure analysis, finite element analysis, biomaterials, and composites.Robert Crockett, California Polytechnic State University Robert Crockett received his Ph.D. from University of Arizona in Materials Science and Engineering. He holds an M.B.A. from Pepperdine University and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of California, Berkeley. He is currently an Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Dr. Crockett is a specialist in technology development and commercialization of advanced materials and manufacturing processes. Prior to joining Cal Poly, he was founder and President of Xeragen

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

; • a perception of social, ethical, and political responsibilities; • an awareness of the evolution of human civilization in general, with an emphasis on technological developments in particular; • a commitment to lifelong learning, a capacity for critical judgment, and a sense of interdisciplinary approach in tackling engineering problems.Region’s colleges have graduated, during the last three decades, over thirty thousand engineers;some with reasonably good technical skills, but most of these graduates were not adequatelyprepared to assume leading roles and/or able to manage innovative technology. To the contrary, arelatively high percentage of these graduates have found themselves “ill-equipped” to carry on asengineers

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Topical Public Policy Issues

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carole Womeldorf, Ohio University-Athens

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Engineering and Public Policy

2006-1722: HOLD PARAMOUNT: DESIGNING AN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONTO OPEN MINDS AND SERVE THE PUBLIC GOODCarole Womeldorf, Ohio University-Athens Carole Womeldorf is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Ohio University. Her areas of technical expertise and interests include distributed energy generation, combustion, heat transfer and fluid dynamics. She worked in the Fire Sciences Division of the Building and Fire Research Laboratory at the National Institute of Standards and Technology from 1993 to 2000. Dr. Womeldorf earned her Sc.B. et A.B. in Mechanical Engineering and English and American Literature from Brown University, her Masters of Science in Oceanographic Engineering from

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Kalish, Ohio State University; David Tomasko, Ohio State University; Jerry Masty, Ohio State University; Steve Acker, Ohio State University; Sally Rudmann, Ohio State University; Jennifer Forbush, Ohio State University

2006-2309: ELECTRONIC COURSE PORTFOLIOS FOR PEER-EVALUATION OFTEACHINGAlan Kalish, Ohio State University Director, Faculty and TA DevelopmentDavid Tomasko, Ohio State University Professor, Chemical and Biomolecular EngineeringJerry Masty, Ohio State University DVM, MS, PhD Associate Professor, Veterinary BiosciencesSteve Acker, Ohio State University Director, Learning Technologies Research and Innovation and Associate Professor of CommunicationSally Rudmann, Ohio State University Program Director, Division of Medical Technology, School of Allied Medical ProfessionsJennifer Forbush, Ohio State University RN, MS, CNP Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Bonventre, HST Division, Harvard and MIT; Heather Gunter, Harvard University; Sarah Henrickson, Harvard University

2006-2162: NOVEL MODULE IMPROVES INTERDISCIPLINARY LEARNING OFGLOMERULAR FILTRATIONHeather Gunter, Harvard UniversityJoseph Bonventre, HST Division, Harvard and MITSarah Henrickson, Harvard University Page 11.964.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Novel Module Improves Interdisciplinary Learning of Glomerular FiltrationABSTRACTThe concepts underlying capillary filtration are fundamental topics in physiology courses taughtto medical students and undergraduate and graduate biomedical engineering students. Studentsreport anecdotally that this material is difficult to master. Furthermore, overall examperformance does

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Building Blocks for Public Policy in Curricula

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joel Haight, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

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Engineering and Public Policy

indicators. He is a professional member of ASSE, AIHA and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society.Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University Devon is Professor of Engineering Design and the Director of the Engineering Design Program in the School for Engineering Design, Technology, and Professional Programs at The Pennsylvania State University, where he has received several teaching awards. He has directed both the Pennsylvania Space Grant Program and the Science, Technology, and Society Program at Penn State. Devon currently focuses on design education, global programs, and design topics such as design ethics, innovative design, and conceptual design communications

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Annette Mallory Donawa; Clifton Martin, Morgan State University; Carl White, Morgan State University

minority students to pursue advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Ms. Mallory Donawa has more than 20 years of experience in industry, government and academic organizations. Upon degree completion, her goal is to create a Critical Thinking Institute.Clifton Martin, Morgan State UniversityCarl White, Morgan State University Dr. Carl White, Professor, has been teaching at Morgan State University for 18 years in the Electrical Engineering Department. He is the Director of CAMRA, and has directed the PACE program for the past 17 years

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Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Architectural

2006-1289: CROSS-DISCIPLINE, CROSS-COUNTRY: A COLLABORATIVEDESIGN STUDIO INTEGRATING ARCHITECTURE AND ENGINEERINGKevin Dong, Cal Poly-San Luis Obispo Kevin Dong, S.E. is an Associate Professor of Architectural Engineering (ARCE) at Cal Poly – San Luis Obispo. For the past five years he has been teaching classes that emphasize structural systems and structural design to various majors (Architecture, Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management) within the College of Environmental Design and Architecture. His class work utilizes his 13 years of experience with Ove Arup & Partners (ARUP), where he worked in both the San Francisco and London offices. As an Associate with ARUP he worked on

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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gail H Keraga, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Tracy N Schierenbeck, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Linda McCloskey, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Richard Smith, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

clear understanding of customer needs and communication. Other factorsthat have influenced the need for leadership in the last decade include the evolution of the globalworkforce, the influence of information technology on the interaction among virtual teams, andthe recognition that understanding of ethical implications of engineering is paramount to long-term professional development. Page 11.358.2The idea to formalize activities related to student leadership at Rensselaer actually was initiatedby the Rensselaer Union, which is the self-supporting and self-governing student organizationthat controls, finances, and organizes student activities