Conference Session

Manufacturing Education Innovation and Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

course and program outcomes. For example, the RMU benchmark states that at least 80% of the class obtains 80% or better marks in ABET outcomes assessment tasks.Parents would like to see the following: • The university offers a safe and supportive environment for learning. Page 11.193.4 • Student motivation is increased so that students complete the degree requirements. • There is value for their money in terms of student success.The greater community expects modern engineers have the following skill set: • Awareness of ethical responsibilities • Attention to energy conservation, environmental protection, and sustainable

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenshen Pong; Tim Le, San Francisco State University

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

), Construction Engineering (Engr439), Finite Element Methods (Engr 432) and Mechanical and Structural Vibrations (Engr 461).Most of these courses focus on basic design-oriented content to prepare students for practicalexperience. In their last semester, students enroll in a required two-course sequence, SeniorDesign Project (Engr 696/697), in which they: (1) engage in laboratory and field exercises anddemonstrations; (2) discuss the selection of design projects, methods of research, engineeringprofessional practice, ethics, and time management; (3) select, develop, schedule and completean original design project; and (4) present the project orally and in writing. This advanced workis done with maximum independence under the supervision of a faculty

Conference Session

ChE: Innovation to Improve Student Learning

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Keith, Michigan Technological University; Michael Miller, Michigan Technological University; Kirk Opella, Michigan Technological University; Julia King, Michigan Technological University; Jay Meldrum, Michigan Technological University; Chris Green, Michigan Technological University; Geoff Gwaltney, Michigan Technological University; Scott Bradley, Michigan Technological University

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

Entrepreneurship (1) (1) ENG3971 Seven Habits (1) ENG4951 Budgeting (1) ENG 4951 Global Competition ENG2963 Electric Circuit (1) Design & Fab (1) ENG3955 Conceptual Design / ENG3956 Industrial Health and Problem Solving (1) Safety (1) ENG3957 / 3967 Product and Process ENG3958 Engineering Ethics Development (1) in Design (1) ENG3966 Design for ENG3968 Manufacturing Manufacturing (1

Conference Session

Capstone Courses II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Dale Palmgren, Arizona State University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Systems Engineering Constituent Committee

were informed that their engineering technology degree was not recognized andthat they were ineligible for the positions. Ethically, it became necessary to inform students atthe outset of the program that they may not be eligible for such jobs, which effectively broughtenrollment in the program to a halt. Page 11.114.8Conclusions and RecommendationsThe experiences in the development and delivery of the SET program at ASU have led to theseveral conclusions. • Such a program is best delivered as a Security Systems Engineering program. • The Sandia methodology forms a foundation for such a Security Systems Engineering program and is

Conference Session

Defining Technological Literacy

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Neeley, University of Virginia

Tagged Divisions

Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

character of thespecific technical knowledge required for full participation in a technological society. By Hirsch’s definition, even most engineers would not qualify as technically literate inengineering fields not related to their own. And, as Young, Cole, and Denton recognize in“Improving Technological Literacy” (2002), “Even engineers, who have traditionally beenconsidered experts in technology, may not have the training or experience necessary to thinkabout the social, political, and ethical implications of their work and so may not be Page 11.652.8technologically literate”.9 In sum, the terminology “literacy” is condescending

Conference Session

Building Blocks for Public Policy in Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Fayerweather, University of Toledo; Sorin Cioc, University of Toledo; Douglas Oliver, University of Toledo

Tagged Divisions

Engineering and Public Policy

to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, Page 11.1001.2 environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, and manufacturability. (www.ABET.org)This project also satisfies the ABET criteria (3)(j) which reads: Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain knowledge of contemporary issues. (www.ABET.org)This was accomplished by having the students examine advancements in technology thathave improved the efficiency of different power plants and by having them investigatenewer and possibly less known forms of power generation

Conference Session

FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; David Sawyers, Ohio Northern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Laurie Laird, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

onesentence, rather than as part of a complete document, these were primarily used to makesure students understood the concepts, rather than to see if they could really proofread adocument.The major assignment in the proofreading area was that students were asked to discuss acase study related to ethical decision-making in engineering6. Students had the option ofselecting from a variety of cases. Most of the papers written were two to three pages inlength. When the students brought their papers with them on the due date, they were toldto exchange papers with another student. That student was to proofread the paper, notingerrors and possible corrections. When completed, the proofreader would return the paper

Conference Session

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics Instruction

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donald Mueller, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

have a. an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering b. an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data c. an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs d. an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams e. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems f. an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility g. an ability to communicate effectively h. the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context i. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning j. a knowledge of contemporary issues k. an ability to

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum & non-Technical Skills

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

JoDell Steuver, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

. Themuseum needs to be able to show records of acquisition decisions. Acquisitions are frequentlytraded with other museums if there is an opportunity to acquire a better period piece.Prioritization of new acquisitions is also a database and planning need for the museum.It is important that ethical decisions are made in the acquisition of objects. The museum haslimited funds for acquisitions, and it certainly wants to authenticate items’ origins and values.Acquisition and disposal policies need to be part of the overall system planning. Typically theexecutive director makes recommendations to the board in collaboration with a collectionscommittee or another professional’s opinion. The museum’s ability to conserve an item mightalso be part of this

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmet Zeytinci, University of the District of Columbia; Philip Brach, University of the District of Columbia

ofengineering is extensive. Does that make us a learned profession? No! The skill with whichknowledge is applied to the solution of society’s problems is an essential part of a learnedprofession. Is skill in the application of the knowledge of engineering required? Most certainlyyes! Is this sufficient to qualify as a learned profession? We don’t think so.The Knowledge, Skills and Aptitude (KSA’s) necessary to master the practice of a profession, itsskillful application with the understanding of its impact on society, with integrity (ethics) isessential to be considered a learned profession. The practice of engineering can meet this test.We think it has been weak in fully complying with these requirements. Yes, engineering is alearned profession. If it

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Huyck, Illinois Institute of Technology; Anthony Gaddini, Illinois Institute of Technology; Nishi Gupta, Illinois Institute of Technology; Daniel Ferguson, Illinois Institute of Technology

some excellent guidelines on incorporating teamwork into existing courses[2]. Another approach to developing teamwork skills is the Interprofessional Projects Program(IPRO®) at our university. The IPRO program aims to build ethical, teamwork/communicationand project management skills in undergraduate students that enhances their performance inproject based real-world work settings. Even when promising strategies have been identified, theother major challenge is to develop ways of measuring whether the intended learning goals arebeing met. An important guide to developing self-report instruments to measure the professionaloutcomes specified by the ABET criterion 3 has been provided by Immekus, Tracy, Yoo, Maller,French, & Oakes [3]. They

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ann Saterbak, Rice University; Ka-yiu San, Rice University; Larry McIntire, Georgia Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

two texts: Biotechnology - Science, Engineering and Ethical Challenges for the Twenty-First Century [Joseph Henry Press (NAS), 1996] and Frontiers in Tissue Engineering [Pergamon-Elsevier Science Ltd., 1998]. Page 11.474.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Development of Educational Materials for a Bioengineering Fundamentals CourseAbstractA significant effort has been made to develop educational materials for sophomore-levelbioengineering and biomedical engineering students. The materials focus on the conservationlaws and include: a textbook, a problem-based learning

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rosamond Parkhurst, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Gary Downey, Virginia Tech; Juan Lucena, Colorado School of Mines; Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech; Sharon Ruff, Virginia Tech

), he is Principal Investigator of the NSF-funded project Enhancing Engineering Education through Humanitarian Ethics, which is developing a graduate curriculum in humanitarian engineering at CSM.Thomas Bigley, Virginia Tech Thomas Bigley (tbigley@vt.edu ), a Ph.D. candidate in Science and Technology Studies at Virginia Tech, is currently researching technology, identity, and Occidentalism in East/West relations. He teaches courses in Science and Technology Studies, including Engineering Cultures. He received B.S./B.L.A./B.E.D. degrees from the University of Minnesota, M.B.A. from Fordham University, J.D. from the William Mitchell College of Law, M.Eng. in Civil and Environmental

Conference Session

Successful Grant Proposals

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Sharer, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

today, it must increase the number and qualityof persons with technical expertise and the diversity of the STEM (Science, Technology,Engineering and Mathematics) workforce1. The business community not only wishes to increasethe diversity of their workforce as an ethical responsibility, but has also come to understand thevalue of employing a diverse workforce and is embracing the concept as a business necessity.Diverse groups are known to combine their unique perspectives to devise exceptionally creativesolutions to the problems they encounter7. The different perspectives and frames of reference ofa diverse team offers competitive advantages in teamwork, service, product quality and workoutput because a workforce that mirrors a company’s

Conference Session

Manufacturing Laboratory Experience

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheng-Jen Hsieh, Texas A&M University; Landon Gray, Texas A&M University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

as the integration of theory with practice.‚ Inquiry methodology, which includes hypothesis forming, experimental design and methodology and evaluation of results.‚ Vocational aims, which include awareness of current practice and the inculcation of professional ethics.‚ Development of personal skills, such as communications, report writing and teamwork skills.Unfortunately, educational institutions often lack the resources needed to help students tobecome proficient with equipment. For example, a Manufacturing Automation and Roboticscourse typically uses programmable logic controllers, sensors, robots, and machine visionsystems in teaching automated manufacturing system design. However, students’ learning ishindered by obstacles

Conference Session

Capstone Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Wesner, Carnegie Mellon University; Richard Hoff, Carnegie MellonUniversity; Cristina Amon, Carnegie Mellon University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

on their projects, student team members learn and then put into practice Teaming, Project Management, Product Realization, Ethics, and other skills practiced by product developers in industry. A typical team may have three engineers from different departments (perhaps two undergraduates and a graduate student), an undergraduate industrial design student, and a graduate student in the English Department’s Professional Writing program. We have also had architecture students, art students, Human-Computer Interaction Institute students, and business majors in the class. Students from all fields have had exciting experiences working together, applying all of their varied skills and experiences to address the many aspects of

Conference Session

A Serving Profession: Service Learning in Civil Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Nathan Gartner, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; John TIng, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Oguz Gunes, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Xiaoqi Zhang, University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

function on multi-disciplinary teams • an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility • the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context • a knowledge of contemporary issues [2].Service-learning team projects have the potential to ensure students learn and demonstrate thesequalities in addition to the ability of applying engineering to the design of systems and Page 11.1358.2experiments. However, how to fit more material into an already packed curriculum is acontinuing challenge to engineering educators and students. Service-learning offers a

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Epolito, U.S. Military Academy; Michael Butkus, U.S. Military Academy

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

Toxins Microbially Catalyzed Pollution (e.g. Acid Mine Drainage) Extreme Environments Microbes in Agriculture = in-depth coverage of topic and = general overview of topic Page 11.467.6 Many of the critical thinking skills described in Blooms taxonomy can be accomplishedvia laboratory experiences.8,9 And, ABET accredited programs are required to include labexperiences. The objectives of lab experiences include:8,10 instrumentation, experiment, dataanalysis, design, learning from failure, creativity, communications, teamwork, and ethics. Table4 presents laboratory exercises that could be used to support topics in each of

Conference Session

Improving ME education: Broad Topics

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Shollenberger, California Polytechnic State University; James Widmann, California Polytechnic State University

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

indicates that Mechanical Engineering students have unprecedented accessto textbook solutions manuals, and possibly a large percentage of students regularly refer to thesemanuals when working graded homework assignments. Many faculty voice concerns regardingthe ethics of this behavior and its affect on student learning; however, the prevalence of thesolutions manual usage and its effects on learning are not well documented. To better understandhow students use solutions manuals, a survey was submitted to undergraduate students andfaculty of the Mechanical Engineering Department at California Polytechnic State University,San Luis Obispo, as part of a larger study on the effects of solution manual access on studentlearning. The methodology emulates

Conference Session

Web-Based Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gregory Rutkowski, University of Minnesota-Duluth

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

-Req X X Lab II Report Stu-Req X X Capstone Design Project Stu-Req X X Multidisciplinary Team Project Stu-Req X X Ethics Project Stu-Req X X Heat and Mass Transfer Project Stu-Opt X Fluid Mechanics Project Stu-Opt X Reactor Design Project Stu-Opt X Separations Project Stu-Opt

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yuyi Lin, University of Missouri-Columbia; Donald Harby, University of Missouri-Columbia; Dong Y. Jang; Wei Zheng, Xiamen Unviersity, China

Tagged Divisions

International

examples andcomments).8. Review and application of CAD tools--FEA software.9. Review and application of CAD tools--Optimization software: Unit #9 of the CapstoneDesign Manual includes the following parts: Lecture Notes, Slides, and a Manual on how to useweb-based design optimization tools located at http://pad.mae.missouri.edu/cad.*10. Cost estimate for design projects: Cost estimations for different types of design project anddifferent scale are described in this lecture, with reference to a number of standard textbooks andreference books.*11. Writing design project proposal and reports: Writing project proposal and report is a veryimportant training for engineers.12. Basics of engineering ethics.*13. Presenting and defending the

Conference Session

Introducing Active Learning into ME Courses

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pedro Orta, ITESM Monterrey; Ricardo Ramirez Medoza, Institute Tecnologico De Monterrey; Hugo Elizalde, Monterrey Tech; David Guerra, Monterrey Tech

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

. • Interrelate efficiently and cordially with every member of the work-team, via assertive oral and written skills, active listening and a thorough understanding of specialized technical language. • Integrate in all levels of the working environment. • Assume an ethical attitude and behavior when executing and reporting their activities. • Adapt to the cultural diversity in the groups and organizations. • Participate in the sustainable development of the country and its communities, focusing on innovation, technological development and competitiveness in his/her area of expertise, in this case Aeronautics Engineering

Conference Session

Current Topics in IE Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Rabelo, University of Central Florida; Ethling Hernandez, University of Central Florida; Lesia Crumpton-Young, University of Central Florida; Hamidreza Eskandari, University of Central Florida; Serge Sala-Diakanda, University of Central Florida; Sandra Furterer; Kent Williams, University of Central Florida

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

81% 81% 83% 8 Ethical Behavior 75% 88% 81% 9 Team Building and Facilitation 70% 94% 75% 10 Heuristic Methods in Optimization 76% 70% 79% 11 Financial Engineering 65% 94% 70% 12 Organizational Behavior 53% 94% 80% 13 Six Sigma/Design for Six Sigma 79% 75% 68% 14 Ergonomics 70% 73% 75% 15 Benchmarking 55% 94% 71% Statistical Methods for Service and

Conference Session

Internet and Distributed Computing

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fani Zlatarova, Elizabethtown College

Tagged Divisions

Information Systems

others. (2005). Query by Excel. Proc. of the 31st Intern. Conf. VLDB’05, VLDB Endowment16. Zlatarova, F. (2004). Computing Projects in Liberal Arts College Environment. 33rd International Symposium IGIP/IEEE/ASEE, Fribourg, Switzerland, pp. 113-11817. Zlatarova, F. (2004). Introducing Ethics in Computing Courses and Extra Class Activities. Proc. of the Frontiers in Education Conference, ASEE/IEEE/IEEE Computer Society, Savannah, GA, pp. S1E.6–S1E.9 Page 11.890.10

Conference Session

FPD8 -- Systems, Nanotechnology & Programming

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Richard Newman, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

develop the lessons learned from each visit. This arrangement provides more scope for visiting industry speakers as well as coverage of ethics and international perspectives. 2. Use of instruments (1 SCH). Our prototype experience indicated that some students were competent to use the normal range of lab instruments; some thought they were but were not and a few were total novices. Since that variety seems normal in freshmen, we plan to run a self-paced lab course. As well as teaching the use of typical lab instruments, it will cover data collection, typical mistakes, recording and presentation. Each student has set tasks to accomplish and the outcomes are all competency-based. 3. An introductory lab

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Robertson, Arizona State University; Damian Dufau, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

balanced. For example, it may be enough to treat a topic such as linear circuit design only once but topics that relate to ethics or reliability might be better covered by many small examples throughout the program. The steady lean state is reached when the mapping, analysis and change become routine maintenance tasks. This does not mean that we have the best lean system possible. It is only a local optimization.At this point, it is worth asking how the process differs from that used for ABETdocumentation. The simplest answer is that the lean process is the next step. While theABET (or any ISO-9000) process demonstrates conformance to realize continuousimprovement towards generalized goals, a lean process attempts to

Conference Session

Assessment

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

an ethical way. They will also be critically aware of the impact of information technology on the individual and society.• Teamwork and Leadership (TL): Graduates will be able to work efficiently and effectively in a group and will be able to assume leadership roles and responsibilities in a variety of life situations and accept accountability for the results.Students must document accomplishments of these outcomes in their portfolios5 in order tocomplete their degree programs. Moreover, each college at ZU identified a set of major-relatedlearning outcomes (MALOs) and integrated those outcomes in all major courses. For example,the College of Information Systems (CIS) at ZU has established five major leaning outcomeswhich form the

Conference Session

The Senior Experience: Capstone and Beyond

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Philip Dunn, University of Maine; Bryan Pearce, University of Maine-Orono

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

of mathematics, science, engineering, and technology, d. apply creativity in the design of systems, components, or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. function effectively on teams, f. identify, analyze, and solve technical problems, g. communicate effectively, h. understand professional, ethical, and social responsibilities.The course was structured through a combination of lectures and group exercises into threedistinct modules of study. Because of the limited time assigned to the class meeting period andthe large number of students, the exercises had to be abbreviated to allow individualparticipation. Students self-selected work groups to ultimately prepare a capstone

Conference Session

Assessment & TC2K Methods

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

processes, d. an ability to apply creativity in the design of systems, components or processes appropriate to program objectives, e. an ability to function effectively on teams, f. an ability to identify, analyze and solve technical problems, g. an ability to communicate effectively, h. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, lifelong learning, i. an ability to understand professional, ethical and social responsibilities, j. a respect for diversity and a knowledge of contemporary professional, societal and global issues, and k. a commitment to quality, timeliness, and continuous improvement.The a-k criteria are

Conference Session

Computing Tools for Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Raluca Rosca, University of Florida

Tagged Divisions

Computers in Education

MATLAB instruction as part of the EGN 1002:Introduction to Engineering course.If adopting the second solution and keeping the MATLAB instruction as part of EML 4920,possible improvements over the 2004-2005 format would be:(a) to alternate a week of MATLAB instruction with a week of Engineering Ethics or moretraditional content (this would keep the workload more uniform during the semester)(b) to organize the class as an introduction to programming class, with syntax examples inMATLAB.As long as the weight of the MATLAB grade is well described in the syllabus, the teamteaching format of the class was not a problem. In fact, this format can allow a suitable Ph.D.candidate or post-doctoral associate to obtain teaching experience under the