Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Ziegler, State University of New York-Binghamton University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

projection of the CRSsystem within the classroom, and each student responds to questions as they are posed by thesystem for the entire class. With this method, all students must work at the same pace.The types of testing available through automated systems are at times criticized for not beingcapable of testing conceptual topic information. However, there is very little difference betweenthe types of questions capable on a CRS system, and the majority of questions on testinginstruments such as the PSAT, SAT, LSAT, GRE, GMAT, etc.According to research as discussed by Duncan1, “When properly prepared, multiple-choice testscan generally be considered as good indicators of students’ conceptual understanding. Suchtesting instruments are generally

Conference Session

Retention Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andre Butler, Mercer University; Priscilla Hicks, Mercer University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

. Chubin, D. and Babco, E., “Walking the Talk” in Retention-to-Graduation: Institutional Production of Minority Engineers – A NACME Analysis, Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology (www.cpst.org/WalkingtheTalk.pdf), July 2003.6. Morrison, C., Griffin, K., and Marcutillio, P., “Retention of Minority Students in Engineering: Institutional Variability and Success,” NACME Research Letter, Vol. 5, No. 2, 1995.7. Peterson, L., Pinkham, S., and Jordan, C., “ALVA: A Successful Program for Increasing the Number of Minority Undergraduates who Earn Engineering Degrees,” Proceedings of the 2005 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Portland, OR, June 2005.8. Morning, C. and Fleming, J., “Project Preserve: A Program to

Conference Session

Digital System Design

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ben Shaw, Youngstown State University; Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

access instructions, andexception-generating instructions8. The proposed IP methodology allows the software and hardware paths to be developedconcurrently as shown in Figure 1. This approach introduces the students to current SoC designissues, such as bridging the design gap between the software and hardware engineer9. Thisdesign flow may be partitioned within a project group. Thus, allowing the software andhardware paths to be developed simultaneously. During the time the hardware components ofthe CPU are being designed, test vectors are created using the FlexARM1 instruction set with theuVison3 ARM assembler developed by Keil10. The assembler translates the test instructions intomachine code as an output file (.hex) in Intel Hex Format

Conference Session

Topical Public Policy Issues

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Frank Barnes, University of Colorado-Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

rapid growth in the number of engineering graduates in Asia and around the worldan important question is: how should we be preparing the undergraduate in the US tocompete? Asia is graduating more than half a million engineers a year compared to roughlysixty thousand in the US and starting wages are one third to one tenth those in the US.Several approaches to this question will be presented including, the broadening of the typicalengineering program to include specific focuses on leadership skills, the understanding ofmajor issues such as the environment, population dynamics and poverty. A second approachwill be getting our students involved in working on trans-national design projects that requireworking with other students over time and

Conference Session

Effective Teaching with Online Technology

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mani Mina, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Continuing Professional Development

driving. Other items would also be available to students and learners of different tastes. Page 11.377.4 3. Creating synergy and managing of the project. Perhaps the most important part of flexible classes is the managing team. When there are many modules that are taken separately, a directing team is needed to put it all together. When a student of electrical engineering takes the class, the path for the student will be different from the student of mechanical or chemical engineering. There needs to be a way for each student to find the right path for their discipline, their interest, their learning style, and

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gordon Romney, Brigham Young University; Ronald Gonzales, Brigham Young University

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

course instruction with “current” WSL trends and demands. Elective courses area possibility but faculty constraints make this solution difficult. Working WSL key concepts intocourse instruction; and lab, homework, and project assignments becomes the more viablesolution. Examples will be given in this paper.Rationale for PHP ExampleA candidate WSL was sought that would best exemplify the instruction challenge that confrontshigher education. Our IT program was already confronted by its IT industry contacts with adeclared “immediate” need for PHP skills that, now, is over two years old.We, likewise, were aware of the surging demand for open source solutions. A request that camefrom both established Fortune 500 companies as well as startup IT

Conference Session

Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuko Hoshino, Nihon University; Wayne Sanders, Rose Hulman Institute Of Technology

Tagged Divisions

International

& M University. Professional Experience: 1960-1969 in Industry; 1974-1980, Assistant Professor, Lamar University; 1980-Present, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology. Page 11.481.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Differences in Cultural Expectation between Faculty and Students in an International CollaborationAbstractThere have been various attempts in the field of engineering education for international teachingteams to work together. Some projects saw successes and others found difficulties. This paperdiscusses a case study in developing

Conference Session

Information Technology in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Prashant Jain, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; James Stubbins, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; Rizwan Uddin, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

Tagged Divisions

Nuclear and Radiological

, Distance Lab via LabVIEW and Webcam”, Trans. ANS, 92 (2005).[6] YUXIANG GU et al. “UIUC's Contribution to Big-10's INIE Project”, Proc. of the PHYSOR 2004, 2067- 2077, Chicago, IL, ANS (2004).[7] J. W. HINES, “Distance Education: Teaching from a Distance” Trans. ANS, 91, 978-979 (2004).[8] S. E. BINNEY, K. A. HIGLEY, “Distance Learning Revival at Oregon State University”, Trans. ANS, 91, 975-977 (2004).[9] NPRE-351 LAB MANUAL, Department of Nuclear, Plasma and Radiological Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA (2005). Page 11.290.13[10] USB-TEMP, Temperature Measurement Module

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julie Wang; Oguz Soysal

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

with the course outcomes. Examplesmay include one or more of the following: an individual quiz or an exam question, anindividual laboratory assignment, a project assignment, or an individual homeworkproblem2.Table 2 Assessment tools and their relationship to the course learning outcomesAssessment Tools Course Learning Outcomes a e g i k Math Physics Engineering1. Test 1 – Problem 1 X X2. Quiz 5 X X3. Test 3 (Take home) X X X X X X X

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Page 11.964.7backgrounds to customize the module to their needs, based on the results of their formative assessments 6and their interests. Future efforts will also focus on packaging the module for easy dissemination to otherclassrooms and institutions.AcknowledgementsThis work was supported primarily by the Engineering Research Centers Program of the National ScienceFoundation under Award Number EEC-9876363. The authors are grateful to Professor Tomas Lorenzo-Perez, and Learning by Doing, an I-Campus project of the MIT-Microsoft Alliance for assistance with theimplementation of the on-line tutorials, to Larry Howard, for assistance with the CAPE system andextremely valuable advice

Conference Session

Innovation in Teaching Engineering Economics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Sarfaraz, California State University-Northridge; Tarek Shraibati, California State University-Northridge

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Economy

experienced whenstudents work on their senior design projects. Therefore, this section of the course was selectedto study two strategies; weekly quizzes and group problem-solving activities. By using thesetwo strategies, we expect students to move from memorizing concepts to explaining those sameconcepts, to satisfactorily completing the course, and ultimately to using those concepts in real-life problem solving situations. Furthermore, engineering economic analysis is one of the coreengineering competencies addressed by the “Fundamentals in Engineering” exam. This exam is arequired step in the process of earning the Professional Engineering (PE) license. By using theengagement strategies, we hope to improve student’s ability to develop cash flows

Conference Session

Introductory Materials Engineering Courses of 2020

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert LeMaster, University of Tennessee-Martin; Ray Witmer, University of Tennessee-Martin

Tagged Divisions

Materials

2006-36: IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING OF MATERIALS FUNDAMENTALSRobert LeMaster, University of Tennessee-Martin Robert LeMaster is an Associate Professor at the University of Tennesee at Martin. He has over 20 years of research, development, and management experience on NASA and Air Force projects. Dr. LeMaster received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Akron in 1976, an M.S. degree in Engineering Mechanics from the Ohio State University in 1978, and a Ph.D. degree from the University of Tennessee in 1983.Ray Witmer, University of Tennessee-Martin Assistant Professor University of Tennessee at Martin, Registered Professional Engineer

Conference Session

Software Engineering Curriculum Support

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James McDonald, Monmouth University

Tagged Divisions

Software Engineering Constituent Committee

2006-53: USING EMPLOYER SURVEYS TO DETERMINE THE EXTENT TOWHICH EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES ARE BEING ACHIEVEDJames McDonald, Monmouth University JAMES MCDONALD is Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Software Engineering at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, New Jersey. He teaches and consults in the areas of software engineering, software project management and software quality. He has BSEE and MSEE degrees from New Jersey Institute of Technology and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, respectively, and a PhD from New York University. Page 11.1384.1© American Society for Engineering

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marcia Friesen, University of Manitoba; Myron (Ron) Britton, University of Manitoba

the U.S. and Canada.Throughout the 1990s and with projections to 2015, immigrants are expected to comprise up to60% of labor market growth in the U.S. and 100% of labor market growth in Canada1-4. Skilledworkers and foreign-trained engineers in particular comprise a large proportion of recentimmigrants, and they cite a lack of North American experience and difficulties with having Page 11.1033.2foreign credentials formally recognized as primary obstacles to full labor force participation.Employers also indicate that English skills (general communication, knowledge of NorthAmerican business practices and technical standards), local work

Conference Session

Factors Affecting Student Performance

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abel Fernandez, University of the Pacific; Camilla Saviz, University of the Pacific; Jeff Burmeister, University of the Pacific

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

. Astudent’s grade in a course is ideally a measure of proficiency in the subject matter, andan indicator for attainment of defined learning outcomes. The final grade is typically acomposite of grades given during the semester for homework, quizzes, tests, laboratoryassignments, projects and a final examination. Although the weight given to eachcomponent varies by course and instructor, engineering homework at the University ofthe Pacific usually accounts for 10 to 30 percent of the course grade. Faculty assign arelatively high weight to homework to provide meaningful incentive for students tocomplete assignments. A lower weight may lead to students considering trade-offsbetween spending time on either homework or other responsibilities. Considering

Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

El-Sayed Aziz, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Instrumentation

good substitute for realistic hands-onexperimentation and can provide educationally valuable features not available in hardware-basedexperiments. Students can perform experiments on simulated systems by means of specialsoftware provided by a server through the Web browser without downloading the source code.For example, a Virtual Engineering/Science Laboratory at Johns Hopkins University makes itpossible to simulate engineering and science laboratory projects on a remote computer7. Thisenvironment mainly focuses on experiments for demonstrating theoretical concepts and runswithout veritable experiment instruments. It provides interactive, Web-based experiences aimedat increasing the students’ understanding of the general principles involved in

Conference Session

Assessment Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Abi Aghayere, Rochester Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

with the author’s technique, which uses a detailedchecklist of the course topics. In the AFL technique, students typically complete the non-anonymous surveys outside of class and on a weekly basis. It should be noted thatalthough the module surveys are not anonymous, the identities of the students are notrevealed to their peers. The non-anonymity is important to ensure that students in need ofindividual help can be identified by the instructor.Different assessment methods are available in the literature for measuring studentlearning, 1, 2, 3, 10, 11, 12, 13 and these can be divided into direct (or formal) and indirectassessment methods. Direct assessments include tests, design projects, papers, theses, andwritten exams. Indirect assessments

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade for Teaching II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saravanan Swaminathan, Tennessee Technological University; Barath Baburao, Tennessee Technological University; Donald Visco, Tennessee Technological University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

exercise not only related to the various conceptscovered in the course through experimentation, but also allowed the students toexperience the difference between simulation software and a hands-on experiment.Course ProjectsEach team was required to complete a course project by the end of the semester. Theprojects included a presentation as well as a written report. In order to assess thepresentations and the projects, the CI developed (with input and approval of the studentsand the FM) an assessment form that was to be used by the CI, the FM and the students.Students were given a deadline (two days after the presentation date) to make somechanges to their report to address the questions raised by their fellow-students and theinstructors.CI

Conference Session

ChE: Outreach Programs

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sundararajan Madihally, Oklahoma State University; Eric Maase, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, Industrial,Chemical and Biomedical/Biochemical engineering. These are taught using a modular approachby instructors from each discipline and using hands-on projects tailored towards the high schoolstudents. During the week, the participants are also exposed to engineering industry through aplant tour. At the conclusion of the week, students give a presentation describing theirexperience at the academy in front of their piers, parents and teachers. This report focuses on use of the new module in the 2005 academy where students wereintroduced to biomedical and biochemical engineering. This was the last module in the series(week). The primary goal was to expose the students to various activities carried out inbioengineering. Additional goals

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Bernard Carlson, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

machines in the Soviet Union.These examples are drawn from a larger project, Technology in World History [TWH], aseven-volume reference work which I edited for Oxford University Press.1But isn't technological change only about economic change? In the course of teaching the history of technology for twenty years, I have noticedthat students generally associate technological change with economic change—newproducts and processes are expected to enrich individuals, give companies a competitiveadvantage, and allow nations to prosper. Students are also aware that nations pursuetechnological innovation in order to gain a military advantage. But for the most part,students do not give much thought to how people use technology to achieve political

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

La Verne Abe Harris, Arizona State University; Rajeswari Sundararajan, Arizona State University; David Machado-Aranda, Northwestern University Medical School; David A. Dean, Northwestern University Medical School

-documents, and will produce usability engineering tools. Thisresearch will benefit both the academic world and the business world. This paper will present anoverview of the proposed pilot project, summarizing basic media arts approaches that can beused to communicate the research of pre-clinical gene delivery treatment –– specifically for non-viral gene therapy for lung diseases. The findings from this study can be applied to graphicpresentation of other medical procedures. Page 11.962.3The primary objectives of this study are: (1) to define and identify rich media as an emergingtechnology for Web-based document distribution; (2) to compare the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Raymond Calluori, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Vladimir Briller, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Eugene Deess, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Kamal Joshi, New Jersey Institute of Technology

Senior Systems Manager for the Office of Institutional Research at the New Jersey Institute of Technology, where he conducts survey research and manages the course evaluation program. He has published in the social sciences as well as in survey research technology. Currently, he is part of a National Science Foundation funded research project studying jury service and civic behavior.Vladimir Briller, New Jersey Institute of Technology Vladimir Briller received the Ed.D. from Columbia University in 1995. Currently he is a Director of the Outcomes Assessment at NJIT. His job includes the analysis of course, program, department and school development relating to student outcomes, managing

Conference Session

Computing Curriculum

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akram Al-Rawi, Zayed University; Azzedine Lansari, Zayed University; Faouzi Bouslama, Zayed University

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

, encryption, and enterprise-wide security policies.To understand how to approach large network projects, including software or hardware updates or an entire network implementation.Evaluation Procedures:Chapter Quizzes (15, closed book) 20%Lab Projects 30%Network+ Certification Exam (Prometric Testing Center) 50%Course Topics and Certification Objectives Week/ Course Topics Book/ Certificate Period Chapter Objectives 1.1 An Introduction

Conference Session

What's New in Mechanics of Materials?

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Creuziger, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Wendy Crone, University of Wisconsin-Madison

Tagged Divisions

Mechanics

time is spent onproblem solving. In addition to keeping current with course content, the students are assignedweekly homework and a semester long design project. There are two different types ofhomework that are assigned: individual problems and team problems. There are approximatelysix individual problems and three team problems due each week. The design problem isassigned early in the semester with two status reports and a final report due during the year.Topics that included shear stress were distributed throughout the semester. Shear stress in boltsand inclined planes are covered in the first and second weeks. Torsion is covered in the fourthand fifth weeks. Shear in beam bending is discussed in the seventh and eighth week. The ninthand

Conference Session

Elementary School Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Caroline Beller, Oklahoma State University; Pamela Fry, Oklahoma State University; Adrienne Redmond, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Class and field activities are hands-on, inquiry-basedactivities, utilizing whole group discussions, cooperative learning groups, and someindividual projects. Laboratory experiences are designed to emphasize the scienceprocess skills. The remaining 25% of class time is devoted to lecture, discussion, anddemonstration. During the laboratory engineering concepts were discussed anddemonstrated.This paper will focus on the effectiveness of instruction by a chemical engineeringfaculty member as evaluated by in-course assessment tools. Was there any perceivedbenefit of having an Engineer involved with a course designed for education majors?Were the students more aware of the engineering field and of engineering concepts due tothis involvement? Were

Conference Session

New trends in ECE education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Douglas Jacobson, Iowa State University; Thomas Daniels, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

hypervisor system developed at University of Cambridge. The prototype used a single 2GB Pentium 4 machine (2.8 GHz) to provide 35 students with one virtual machine each. Projects included development of file system configurations based on policies, network sniffing and scanning, and vulnerability exploitation on hosts.3. CprE 531: Information System Security Textbook: Computer Security Art and Science, Matt Bishop, Addison and Wesley, ISBN: 0-201- 44099-7 Course Description: Computer and network security: basic cryptography, security policies, multilevel security models, attack and protection mechanisms, legal and ethical issues

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Chiou, Drexel University; Yongjin Kwon, Drexel University; Shreepud Rauniar, Drexel University; Horacio Sosa, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

systems and management. Internethas improved technology tremendously over the past few years. The improvement in datatransfer speed, data security, technology to transfer these data has opened new frontiers.The internet technology can also create online educational tools for teaching anddemonstration of automated manufacturing processes with robotics. Those Web-basedsystems allow robotics and automation to communicate, share design data, informationand knowledge through the Internet1-13. To enhance the workforce skills in the product development cycle, an Internet-based approach for lab development is introduced to develop web-enabled robotics andautomation. This laboratory development component in the NSF project deals withintegrating

Conference Session

Assessing Perceptions of Engineers and Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Michael Alley, Virginia Tech; Pavlos Vlachos, Virginia Tech

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Research senior design project Undergraduate Research Freshmen Undergraduates Middle School and High School Students Hands on exercises and presentations Figure 1. Schematic of the development ladder of research translation to engineering education from middle school to graduate education. This illustration shows the big picture of research transfer leading to interdisciplinary engineers who are leaders in

Conference Session

Student Misconceptions and Problem Solving Abiltiy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ruth Streveler, Colorado School of Mines; Monica Geist, University of Northern Colorado; Ravel Ammerman, Colorado School of Mines; Candace Sulzbach, Colorado School of Mines; Ronald Miller, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Olds, National Science Foundation and Colorado School of Mines; Mary Nelson, University of Colorado

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

2006-1653: IDENTIFYING AND INVESTIGATING DIFFICULT CONCEPTS INENGINEERING MECHANICS AND ELECTRIC CIRCUITSRuth Streveler, Colorado School of Mines RUTH A. STREVELER is the Director of the Center for Engineering Education at the Colorado School of Mines and Research Associate Professor in Academic Affairs. Dr. Streveler holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, Master of Science in Zoology from the Ohio State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Indiana University at Bloomington. She is co-principle investigator of three NSF-sponsored projects: Developing an Outcomes Assessment Instrument for Identifying Engineering Student

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Bower, The Citadel; Kenneth Brannan, The Citadel; William Davis, The Citadel

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Page 11.1119.2statement and to provide guidance for engineering programs regarding what should betaught and learned, how it should be taught and learned, and who should teach and learnit [2].The ASCE-BOK promulgates a wide variety of academic ideas and philosophies, two ofwhich are most directly addressed within the context of this paper. The committeesuggests that in addition to eleven program outcomes identified via ABET Criteria 3 a-k,four additional outcomes should be addressed through the instructional process including:specialized areas of civil engineering; project management, construction, and assetmanagement; business and public policy; and leadership. Table 1 includes a list of all 15program outcome criteria identifying both ABET and