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FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Bonita Anthony, Old Dominion University; Linda Vahala, Old Dominion University

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AC 2007-2218: ADDRESSING STUDENT RETENTION IN ENGINEERING ANDENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY THROUGH THE USE OF AMULTIDISCIPLINARY FRESHMAN COURSEAnthony Dean, Old Dominion University ANTHONY W. DEAN is Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. He received a Ph.D. in Engineering Management and a B.S. in Engineering Technology from ODU. Additionally, Dr. Dean received an MBA from the College of William and Mary. Prior to his appointment, Dr. Dean was Director of Operations and Business Development for Clark-Smith Associates, P.C., and served as an Electrician in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS South Carolina and the USS Enterprise.Bonita Anthony, Old Dominion University

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FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Margot Vigeant, Bucknell University; Karen Marosi, Bucknell University; Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University

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AC 2007-2539: EVALUATING THE SEMINAR MODEL FOR FIRST YEARENGINEERING EDUCATIONMargot Vigeant, Bucknell University MARGOT A.S. VIGEANT is an Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering. She has been on the Bucknell faculty since 1999, and has been working in ENGR 100 for five years. Next year, she will be course coordinator, wish her luck.Karen Marosi, Bucknell University KAREN T. MAROSI is the Associate Dean in the College of Engineering with responsibility for academic policy and student concerns. She is in her seventh year in this position.Ronald Ziemian, Bucknell University RONALD D. ZIEMIAN is Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering. He has been at Bucknell for 15 years. Ron

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FPD9 -- Teaching Methods & Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; Richard Whalen, SUSAN FREEMAN, and BEVERLY JAEGER are members of; Susan Freeman, Northeastern University; John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University

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AC 2007-686: TOWER OF STRAWS: REACHING NEW HEIGHTS WITH ACTIVELEARNING IN ENGINEERING DESIGN FOR THE FIRST-YEAR CURRICULUMJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University JOHN K. ESTELL is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, user interface design, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology

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AC 2007-914: THE CHALLENGE OF TEACHING LARGE FIRST YEARENGINEERING CLASSESPeter Burton, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology Page 12.1395.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Challenge of Teaching Large First Year Engineering ClassesIntroductionTeaching is not always appreciated to the same extent as research within universityenvironments and yet teaching, particularly of large classes, is a significant source of revenuefor universities and a significant contributor to reputation. Academic staff with lecturingresponsibilities will often prefer to focus their teaching on fourth year or postgraduatestudents, because more prestige is associated with these

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FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George List, North Carolina State University

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customers, in practice and research. REFERENCES[1] Rasdorf, W. J., “Computer Programming in the Civil Engineering Curriculum,” Journal of Professional Issues inEngineering, 111:4, pp. 141-148, October 1985.[2] Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), Accreditation Criteria for Engineering Programs,2007-2008, Baltimore, MD, 2007 (http://www.abet.org/forms.shtml).[3] Brady, A. H., “The Introductory and Service Courses in Computing: Some Experiences and a CriticalAssessment,” ACM SIGCE Bulletin, 2:2, pp. 31-36, June-July 1970.[4] Gruener, W. B., and S.M. Graziano, “A Study of the First Course in Computers,” ACM SIGCSE Bulletin, 10:3,pp. 100-107, August 1978.[5] Austing, R.H., B.H. Barnes

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lynnane George, U.S. Air Force Academy; Robert Brown, U.S. Air Force Academy

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AC 2007-2988: ENGINEERING 100: AN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERINGSYSTEMS AT THE US AIR FORCE ACADEMYLynnane George, U.S. Air Force Academy Lynnane George is Deputy Head of the Department of Astronautics at the US Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. As Deputy, she leads 28 faculty teaching 17 courses to thousands of students yearly. She is also Academic Year 2006 - 2007 course director for Engineering 100, an introductory freshman engineering course taught by 24 instructors to 1222 students. She also teaches courses in engineering and orbital mechanics. Lynnane George earned her commission in the Air Force from ROTC at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1988 with a BS degree in

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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Bland, John Brown University

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will continually be adapting and learning as theyencounter rapidly changing technologies throughout the world and become cognizant of societal,economic and ethical issues. International design requirements will challenge engineeringstudents to understand other cultures and the ways their designs will affect multiple societies. Ifthese designs are developed with cross-cultural teams, there will be the added challenge ofmanaging various cultural dynamics. Page 12.872.2In 1994, the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) analyzed the changes neededfor engineering education.3 Their report stated that engineering education programs must

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FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kauser Jahan, Rowan University

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also actively involved in encouraging women to the engineering profession. Page 12.1388.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 ENGINEERING CLINICS FOR TEACHERSIntroductionThere is a growing realization among engineering faculty that a new vision for the education ofengineers needs to evolve to keep this country at the forefront of technology. Science andengineering are essential partners in paving the way for America’s future through discovery,learning and innovation1-2.A recent report3 indicates that the United States lags behind the world in technologicalinnovation because of its poor performance in

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FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michele Grimm, Wayne State University

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two years, the effect of this program on retention is promising. The Fall 2006 program hasbeen enhanced and is anticipated to further increase continued enrollment. Assessment of theprogram will be ongoing, focusing on retention and academic performance.IntroductionAs the economy changes and more emphasis is placed on jobs in technology-related industries, itfalls to the higher education system to prepare students for careers in these fields. Many collegesof engineering, especially those with an urban mission, have recognized that a poor preparationin math and science reduces their students’ chance for success in an undergraduate engineeringprogram. However, for many students it is lack of opportunity – rather than lack of ability – thatis

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jean Kampe, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Matthew Stimpson, Virginia Tech; Brad Matanin, Virginia Tech; Amanda Martin, Virginia Tech; Cory Brozina, Virginia Tech; Bevlee Watford, Virginia Tech

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AC 2007-2367: FRESHMAN ENGINEERING LIVING-LEARNING COMMUNITIESAT VIRGINIA TECHJean Kampe, Virginia Tech J.C. MALZAHN KAMPE is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. She received her Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering from Michigan Technological University, her M.Ch.E. in chemical engineering from the University of Delaware, and her B.S. degree in chemical engineering from Michigan Technological University.Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech WHITNEY A. EDMISTER is the Assistant Director of the Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Diversity at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Sate University. She received her

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FPD2 -- Highlighting First-Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Schimmels, Marquette University

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Importance to SocietyStudents are involved in three activities to develop their understanding of the role of engineersand their importance to society. These activities are: 1) summer reading of a book7 motivatingthe need of more and better engineering to improve the environment and the quality of lifefollowed by reflection, writing, and discussion, 2) reading, reflection, writing, and discussionrelated to technology, society, and ethics, and 3) research into the different types of engineeringfollowed by reflection, writing, and discussion related to their career interests.2.1.2 The Nature of Engineering Problems and Strategies for Their SolutionStudents are involved in two activities to develop their understanding of the nature ofengineering

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen High, Oklahoma State University; Rebecca Damron, Oklahoma State University

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criteria of ABET(Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology) call “professional” skills. Theseprofessional skills highlight recognition in the field of engineering that in order to Page 12.253.2compete in a global context, students must be prepared to communicate, work in teams,understand the impact of various decision-making processes, and engage in lifelonglearning among others. Shuman, Besterfield-Sacre and McGourty2 outline the elements ofthese professional skills and categorize them as either “process” or “awareness” skills andargue that these skills can be taught and assessed. The challenge then becomes how toteach these skills. Smith

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FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Blair Rowley, Wright State University; Kumar Yelamarthi, Wright State University; Cory Miller, Wright State University; Thomas L. Bazzoli, Wright State University

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THOMAS L. BAZZOLI is Assistant Dean for Fiscal Affairs and Research. He holds the MS in Nuclear Science and Engineering from the Air Force Institute of Technology. During his Air Force career he directed diverse research programs in modeling and testing of system performance, compositional mapping of submicron materials and machine translation of text. He was instrumental in establishing the college’s freshman program. Page 12.764.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Freshman Engineering Student Responses to a Pre-College Perception SurveyAbstractEngineering

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FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John-David Yoder, Ohio Northern University; Beverly Jaeger, Northeastern University; John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University

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really learned a lot about new engineering and technology innovations.It must also be noted that there were some areas of negative comments. Many studentscommented on the lack of depth in topics, while others noted that in their section, the topics werenot distributed evenly. Other students did not see connections between global issues and theirlives. Common examples were: Only about 2 or 3 students gave presentations having to with engineering issues in history so I didn't really learn much. Again, people chose issues in foreign countries, not many any relation to me. Not to[sic] many local presentations. Very little depth, however a few new concepts.The next two questions asked whether the students found the

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FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Pagano, Western Michigan University; Amanda Rossman, Western Michigan University; Kendall Vasilnek, Western Michigan University; Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University; Edmund Tsang, Western Michigan University; Andrew Kline, Western Michigan University; Edward Brabandt, Western Michigan University

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interested in pursuing a career in structural engineering.Kendall Vasilnek, Western Michigan University Kendall Vasilnek is a second-year student in Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University. She is a teaching assistant for first-year, at-risk students, and hopes to go into environmental engineering upon graduation.Betsy Aller, Western Michigan University Betsy M. Aller received her PhD from Michigan Technological University and is assistant professor of Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering at Western Michigan University. She teaches her department's capstone design courses and the college-wide service learning engineering design sequence, and

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FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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AC 2007-1704: ENGINEERING DESIGN VIA TEAM-BASEDSERVICE-LEARNING PROJECTS: CASE SURVEY OF FIVE UNIQUE PROJECTGENRESPromiti Dutta, Columbia UniversityAlexander Haubold, Columbia University Page 12.623.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering Design via Team-based Service-Learning Projects: Case Survey of Five Unique Project GenresAbstract:We examine the introduction of engineering design to first-year college students via realcommunity service-learning projects (CSLP) of five genres: (1) assistive devices, (2)civil/architectural designs, (3) educational tools, (4) information technology, and (5) urbandevelopment. Projects in each

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FPD10 -- Pre-Engineering and Bridge Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Molly Littleton, Signal Centers

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12.1432.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Impact of “Special Needs” Projects on Student LearningAbstractThe Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) identifies design as animportant element of the engineering curriculum. The faculty at the University of Tennessee atChattanooga believes the concepts and principles of design are as fundamental to undergraduateengineering education as are those tools and topics traditionally thought as fundamental (such asmathematics, physics, chemistry, statics, and dynamics). One of the benefits of design is thehands-on activities or Project-Based Learning application it brings to the classroom. ABET alsostates that engineering programs must demonstrate that their

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FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bert Davy, Morgan State University; Indranil Goswami, Morgan State University; Jiang Li, Morgan State University; Gbekeloluwa Oguntimen, Morgan State University; Charles Oluokun, Morgan State University; Arcadio Sincero, Morgan State University

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student feedback was analyzed, the results of theformal analysis being the basis for a system of continuous improvement to the course delivery. Page 12.1129.2 “Proceedings of the 2007 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition Copyright ø 2007, American Society for Engineering Education”IntroductionMultiple reports point to the decline in recruitment and retention of students studying science,technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) as well as the increase in the rate ofprofessionals leaving STEM (NSB, 2003; NSB, 2004). The Task Force on American Innovationreports that the number

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FPD8 -- Introductory Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Pieri, North Dakota State University; Ghodrat Karami, North Dakota State University

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Engineering Education, 2007 Introduction of Nanotechnology into Fundamental Mechanics Classes: How to Think Small in a Good Way!AbstractCalls for engineering curriculum review to increase effectiveness and relevance have been madeby both industry and university communities over the past decade. When considering thefundamental engineering courses in Statics, Dynamics and Mechanics of Materials it is importantthat the traditions long associated with these courses do not stand in the way of improving theirrelevance by inclusion of technological advances. This paper will discuss an approach andpropose some examples that can be utilized to introduce the latest arena of technologicalresearch, nanotechnology, into one of these

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Light, University of Washington; Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington; Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington

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doctoral candidate in Human Resource Development and Strategic Management and Organization at the University of Minnesota. He is also a research assistant for the university’s Institute of Technology in collaboration with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His research interests include learning, socialization, and performance in education and the workplace.Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington at Seattle and a graduate research assistant with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His interests include recruitment/retention, gender equity, and

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FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Rowe, Vanderbilt University; Stacy Klein-Gardner

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AC 2007-105: A STUDY OF CHALLENGE-BASED LEARNING TECHNIQUES INAN INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING COURSEChristopher Rowe, Vanderbilt University Christopher Rowe received his Bachelor of Engineering degree in Biomedical Engineering and Master of Engineering degree in Management of Technology from Vanderbilt University in 1996 and 1998, respectively. He joined the Engineering faculty in January 2003. His research interests include technical program management and engineering education and is the Director of the Freshman Year for the Engineering Dean's Office.Stacy Klein, Vanderbilt University Dr. Klein teaches undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering at Vanderbilt University. An

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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AC 2007-2066: VIEWPOINTS FROM THE DOORSTEP: WHAT’S TURNINGSTUDENTS AWAY FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington at Seattle and a graduate research assistant with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His interests include recruitment/retention, gender equity, and mixed-methods education research in computer science. Page 12.1589.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Viewpoints from the doorstep

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado at Boulder

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will be conducted to gather feedback on students’experiences of social style instruction and to determine whether students with different stylesdifferentially experience engineering design curricula. Finally, additional longitudinalinvestigation of students will be conducted to determine social style patterns as students movethrough the engineering program.References1. Wu, J.C. & Chang, P.F. Effectiveness of Problem-Solving and Teamwork Skills for Cultivating Technological Creativity Within a Team-Based Design Course. in ASEE Conference Proceedings. 2004. Salt Lake City, UT.2. Grose, T.K., Trouble on the Horizon. ASEE Prism, 2006: p. 26-31.3. Jouaneh, M.K. A Study Of Learning Styles and Team Performance. in ASEE Conference

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FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Pauline schwartz, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Agamemnon Koutsospyros, University of New Haven

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will be presented to illustrate the performance of students insubsequent course work, particularly organic chemistry.IntroductionAdvances in science and technology during the past decade have increased the importance of thebiological science in engineering. A knowledge of some significant aspects of the biologicalsciences is now required in many fields of engineering. To adapt to these demands, manyengineering programs across the United States have struggled to determine the best way tointroduce the necessary materials to their students. In this paper we discuss the path chosen at Page 12.50.2the University of New Haven (UNH). This solution

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FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Janet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Nancy Lamm, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Joshua Smith, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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AC 2007-2476: RETAINING FRESHMAN ENGINEERING STUDENTS THROUGHPARTICIPATION IN A FIRST-YEAR LEARNING COMMUNITY: WHAT WORKSAND WHAT DOESN'TJanet Meyer, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Janet Meyer, MA, is an Academic Specialist and Part-time Lecturer in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology, IUPUI. She has an undergraduate degree in Metallurgical Engineering from Purdue University and a Masters degree in religion. She is completing a second Masters in Higher Education at Indiana University. She first developed the engineering learning communities at IUPUI in 1999 and continues to teach them.Nancy Lamm, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis Nancy Lamm, MSE, is

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FPD3 -- Professional Issues for First-Year Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Mathias, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Jale Tezcan, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Ronald Caffey, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Bruce Chrisman, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Chris Pearson, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; John Nicklow, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Ernest Lewis, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Rhonda Kowalchuk, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Kathy Pericak-Spector, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

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exchangers, energy utilization, and energy processes. He teaches courses in thermodynamics and heat transfer.Lalit Gupta, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Lalit Gupta received the B.E. (Hons) degree in electrical engineering from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science, Pilani, India (1976), the M.S. degree in digital systems from Brunel University, Middlesex, England (1981), and the Ph.D degree in electrical engineering from Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas (1986). He is currently a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois. He has been awarded contracts from the Army Research office to conduct research in

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FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua Peschel, Texas A&M University; Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University; Anthony Cahill, Texas A&M University; James Morgan, Texas A&M University

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AC 2007-1653: AN ONLINE REAL-TIME QUIZ SYSTEM FOR READINESSASSESSMENT TESTINGJoshua Peschel, Texas A&M University JOSHUA M. PESCHEL is a PhD student in Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. He received the BS in Biological Systems Engineering and the MS in Biological & Agricultural Engineering, also from Texas A&M. His current research interests include unsaturated soil water transport, spatially-distributed hydrologic modeling, and emerging technologies in engineering education.Luciana Barroso, Texas A&M University LUCIANA R. BARROSO is an Associate Professor of Civil Engineering at Texas A&M University. She is a graduate of Rice University and received

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FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mehrube Mehrubeoglu, Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi; Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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-CC since Fall 2005. Dr. Mehrubeoglu’s areas of research include machine vision and image processing applications, public health, engineering/technological solutions to problems, and effective teaching.Lifford McLauchlan, Texas A&M University-Kingsville Dr. Lifford McLauchlan completed his Ph.D. at Texas A&M University, College Station. After spending some time in industry, he returned to academia. He is an assistant professor at Texas A&M University - Kingsville. His main research interests include controls, education, adaptive systems, intelligent systems, signal and image processing, and watermarking

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FPD12 -- Novel Approaches to First Year Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cecelia Wigal, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ignatius Fomunung, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Edwin Foster, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga; Ronald Goulet, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga

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future student learning and industry and society needs.Ignatius Fomunung, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Ignatius W. Fomunung received his Ph.D. in 2000 from the Georgia Institute of Technology and is presently an associate professor of engineering at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC). His primary areas of interest and expertise include transportation-air quality planning and analysis, application of advanced technologies in transportation, and the development of clean alternative fuels and energy sources. Dr Fomunung is an ExCEED (Excellence in Civil Engineering Education) Fellow.Edwin Foster, University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Edwin P. Foster, PhD, P.E

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FPD4 -- Hands-on & Real-World Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jonathan Rice, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Taryn Bayles, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Greg Russ, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Julia Ross, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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to be able to light a 1 cell AAA Maglite® light bulb after being allowed tocollect energy for up to two hours.Students were given the option to utilize water at an approximate flow rate of 0.5 litersper second, solar energy provided by a 90-watt flood light, or wind energy provided by abox fan with settings of 166 watts, 117 watts, or 87 watts. In addition to providing theabove means of energy, the course instructor also provided a variety of solar cells, DCmotors, gears, and rechargeable batteries with holders that teams could borrow for use intheir system. All supplies were purchased by the Chemical and Biochemical EngineeringDepartment at UMBC under the NSF funded Science, Technology, Engineering andMathematics Talent Expansion Program