Conference Session

Issues of Diversity

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carol Burger, Virginia Tech; Soyoung Lee, Virginia Tech; Anne Laughlin, Virginia Tech; Peggy Meszaros; Elizabeth Creamer, Virginia Tech

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-1602: FEMALE STUDENT VIEWS ABOUT IT CAREERS IN HIGHSCHOOL AND COLLEGECarol Burger, Virginia Tech Carol J. Burger, Associate Professor, Department of Interdisciplinary Studies, Virginia Tech, USA. She is the coordinator for the Science and Gender Equity Program at Virginia Tech. She is the founder and editor of the Journal of Women and Minorities in Science and Engineering, now in its 10th year of publication. She served as Senior Program Director, Program for Women and Girls, National Science Foundation in 1996. She has published over 50 immunology and SET equity research papers, book chapters, and monographs, and she is the co-investigator on several NSF-funded

Conference Session

Developing Programs for Adult Learners

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Plemmons; Ray Jones, The Citadel

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-1283: ADDRESSING THE CAREER DEVELOPMENT NEEDS OFEXPERIENCED PROJECT PROFESSIONALSJames Plemmons, The Citadel James “Keith” Plemmons, PE, Ph.D. Dr. Plemmons is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering at The Citadel in Charleston, SC. He obtained a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the Citadel in 1980, M.S. from Clemson University in 1991, and earned his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University in 1995 with a focus in Construction Management. He is a registered Professional Engineer in South Carolina, with over 20 years of experience in the public and private sectors. His experience includes major design and construction projects

Conference Session

Academic Boot Camp

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-1953: MINORITY GRADUATE STUDENT ADVISING AND MENTORINGFOR CAREER ADVANCEMENTTokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University Page 12.1071.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Minority Graduate Student Advising and Mentoring for Career AdvancementAbstractMinority students in graduate school in electrical engineering in the United States are quite few. Thenumbers are even fewer in small private schools. For example, statistics of black minorityundergraduate students in electrical engineering are less than 5% in many small catholic privateuniversities such as University of _____. Given that not all of the undergraduates

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Dale Bremmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

: Teachers’ Use of Digital Resources in STEM Teaching,completed by a well-known national research organization [21]. Teachers need new models tosee the transformative powers of non-textual digital resources in their classrooms. Unfortunately,studies indicate that traditional approaches to in-service training for teachers (usually of the “halfday workshop” variety) often do not lead to change in classroom practice by these sameeducators [39].We report here on the dynamics of combining PRISM assessment results and the emerging needfor new IT literacy skills in 21st century STEM careers to guide a PRISM transformation. Inbrief, we plan to move from being a convenient resource provider to becoming a majorcontributor in STEM pedagogical reform by1

Conference Session

Potpourri Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Brenda Puck, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Peter Heimdahl, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Women in Engineering

of Wisconsin-Stout DR. PETER D. HEIMDAHL is the “STEPS for Girls” Camp Executive Director and Associate Dean of the College of Technology, Engineering, and Management. He joined the UW-Stout faculty in 1992 after retiring from the U. S. Army in the rank of Brigadier General. Sixteen years of his military career were spent on the faculty of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, where he ultimately held the position of Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanics and later the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Heimdahl’s undergraduate degree is from the United States Military Academy. He completed his M.S. and Ph.D. in Theoretical and

Conference Session

Non-Technical Skills in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Rebecca Maguda, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona; Andrew Vavreck, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-544: A COURSE IN CAREER PREPARATION AND BUSINESS SKILLSIN AN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAMIrene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University-Altoona Irene Ferrara, Pennsylvania State University Irene Ferrara is the Coordinator for the Electro-Mechanical Engineering Technology program for the Altoona College of the Pennsylvania State University. She received her B.S. in Engineering Science from the Pennsylvania State University and her M.S. in Mechanics and Materials Science from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Address: 205 Force Technology Center, Penn State Altoona College, 3000 Ivyside Park, Altoona, PA 16601. Telephone: 814-949-5568, email

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rose Mary Cordova-Wentling, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign; Steven Thomas, Lockheed Martin Corporation

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-355: WORKPLACE ENVIRONMENTS THAT HINDER AND ASSIST THECAREER PROGRESSION OF WOMEN IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYRose Mary Cordova-Wentling, University of Illinois-Urbana ChampaignSteven Thomas, Lockheed Martin Corporation Page 12.1616.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 1 Workplace Environments that Assist and Hinder the Career Progression of Women in Information Technology AbstractThe purpose of this study was to develop an understanding of the workplace environmentcharacteristics that hinder and

Conference Session

Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Douglas Oppliger, Michigan Technological University; Shawn Oppliger, Copper Country Intermediate School District; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Robert Warrington, Michigan Technological University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

engineering and science programs they must be introduced to thesecompelling areas at the elementary and secondary levels. By combining education of thesetopics with the experiential learning model of the Enterprise Program, we believe we can help togenerate a greater interest in engineering and science careers, as well as to spark the possibilitiesof new product and business generation among the participating high school students.As can be seen in the following chart (Figure 1), enrollment in Michigan Tech EnterpriseProgram has been steadily growing as word of this exciting learning environment spreads. Evenmore exciting are the improvements we see in retention (Figure 2). By engaging students in thisexperiential learning environment, we see a

Conference Session

Multimedia Tutorials and Web Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anne Donnelly, University of Florida

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Minorities in Engineering

success of the LSAMP Program, in 1998 NSFawarded the first eight Minority Graduate Education (MGE) awards (Howard, Georgia Instituteof Technology, The University of Michigan, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, TheUniversity of Missouri-Columbia, The University of Puerto Rico, Rice University, and theUniversity of Florida. The goal of the five year MGE grants was to increase the diversity ofstudents pursuing STEM PhDs and to prepare them with the skills necessary to enter anacademic career. In 1999, the MGE Program was renamed the Alliance for Graduate Educationand the Professoriate (AGEP) program. This reflected a shift from single institution efforts to abroader alliance approach. BEST (Building Engineering & Science Talent), an

Conference Session

Teaching Strategies in Graphics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University; Moustafa Moustafa, Old Dominion University; Julie Moustafa, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Design Graphics

teaching certificate for business, and anticipates a master in instructional design and technology in the summer of 2007; both degrees are from Old Dominion University. Page 12.1538.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Basic Computer-Aided Drafting and Design Courses at the Freshman Level to Improve Technology Students Competitiveness in Obtaining Early Academic Career InternshipsAbstract:Many students have the desire to have internships and part-time employment during theiracademic careers. Often students in their freshman and sophomore years in four yearengineering and

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sylvanus Wosu, University of Pittsburgh

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

15261AbstractCritical and Analytical Reasoning Enrichment (CARE) program under the Pitt Engineering Access Program(PECAP) identified analytical skill deficiency and motivation for mathematics and science courses at the pre-collegelevel as major causes of the poor preparation and low enrollment of students from the under-represented groups intoscience, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields. The Project CARE strategy of the solution of theidentified problem is based on four fundamental premises: (1) enrichment of the Academic PerformanceImprovement (API) skills - critical thinking, analytical reasoning, quantitative literacy, and problem solving skillswill minimize the barriers that hinder students’ performance and attraction to STEM careers, (2

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota; Karl Smith, University of Minnesota

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2303: PORTRAYING THE ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES OF STUDENTSIN ENGINEERING: STUDENTS' PERCEPTIONS OF THEIR EDUCATIONALEXPERIENCES AND CAREER ASPIRATIONS IN ENGINEERING.Russell Korte, University Of Minnesota Russell F. Korte is a 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 adult education and the workplace.Karl Smith, University of Minnesota Karl A. Smith is Cooperative Learning Professor

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

informal and experiential education results in learning but learning is not thebasic purpose of an activity.This research revealed 1) the pattern of learning interventions along the educational continuum isdifferent for those engineers that made a successful transition versus those that did not. Thelearning for a successful transition was weighted toward the experiential end of the continuum.2) The key educational content for those engineers who made a successful transition ismultidisciplinary. And 3) this multidisciplinary education takes place early in a career. Whenlooking at the ABET criteria 3d, “ability to function on multidisciplinary teams,” this career pathand educational study indicates that we should define multidisciplinary as

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Danny Bee, University of Wisconsin-Stout; Bob Meyer, University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Manufacturing

manufacturing being a dirty and non-technical career, allmanufacturing related education programs have experienced difficulty in recruiting students totheir programs1. Additionally, manufacturing’s increasingly technical methods, requiredinnovativeness, and the emergence of advanced manufacturing technologies have necessitatedcontinuous improvement of manufacturing engineering programs. Succumbing to thesepressures, some undergraduate manufacturing engineering programs have even begun to close,despite the high demand for the graduates of these programs. This paper will examine strategiesthat the University of Wisconsin-Stout has deployed to keep its manufacturing engineeringprogram one of the largest and most vibrant in the face of these

Conference Session

Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Hirsch, New Jersey Institute of Technology; John Carpinelli, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Howard Kimmel, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Ronald Rockland, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Joel Bloom, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Institute of Technology offers a series ofsummer programs designed to increase academically talented students’ interest in the fields ofscience, mathematics, engineering and technology in an effort to increase the number of youngstudents, particularly girls and other traditionally underrepresented minorities, who pursuetechnological careers. One program in particular, Woman in Engineering and Technology,called FEMME, was designed specifically for young women in an effort to increase the numberof women interested in engineering and other technological careers. Most of the programs spangrades four to eight because middle school is such an important time for all students to beginthinking about future careers. Research on engineering recruitment

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary Anderson-Rowland, Arizona State University; Patti Culley, Arizona State University

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Minorities in Engineering

Engineers. A SWE and ASEE Fellow, she is the Chair of PIC IV and a frequent speaker on career opportunities in engineering, especially for women and minority students.Patti Culley, Arizona State University PATTI L. CULLEY holds a Master of Science in Bioengineering and a Master of Counseling. She worked 6 years as a Research Engineer in the medical device industry, and 5 years as a university career counselor and internship coordinator. She developed the career decision-making model used in the ASU Career Services Career Guide and currently works extensively with engineers, freshman through Ph.D, teaching career management and coordinating the university internship program at ASU

Conference Session

Mentoring Graduate Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Wheeless, University of Washington; Brianna Blaser, University of Washington; Elizabeth Litzler, University of Washington

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Graduate Studies

ofWashington’s Center for Workforce Development (CWD) has provided a mentoring programspecifically for STEM graduate students. The mentoring program is unique in the amount ofdata that it collects about the participants in order to better understand the mentoring program’seffects on retention and career outcomes. This paper discusses the evaluation and tracking ofmentoring program participants and the findings of this assessment. Graduate students reportboth psychosocial and instrumental benefits from their mentoring relationships. In addition,most program participants complete their intended degree and continue to work in their field ofstudy.IntroductionMentoring of graduate students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)is one of

Conference Session

Perspectives for Women Faculty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stacy Birmingham, Grove City College

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Women in Engineering

-track faculty position at a largeresearch university would give me the necessary flexibility to balance my career with my familylife.My husband and I were the proverbial “two-body” problem when searching for academicpositions in engineering. We were fortunate to land tenure-track positions in engineering at thesame large research university. We both successfully built research labs and were awardedtenure. Fifteen years and three children later, however, we both left to teach at an ETI that doesnot award tenure, but instead awards one-year contracts to faculty. This school, however, hasexcellent students and facilities, and an administration that is genuinely interested in improvingthe academic quality of the institution. Since I was looking for

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Eric Durant, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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Electrical and Computer

accreditation processwithout a clear sense of the meaning and implementation of these items.This paper traces the development of the current definitions associated with ABET criteria 2 and3 and provides insights into the resulting impact on program and curriculum development,specifically, the assessment process.A useful understanding of objectives and outcomes can be achieved with a top-down approach.The process starts with the expected niche of the engineering world in which the graduates of anengineering program expect to pursue their intended/possible careers. The descriptors of therange of career paths and accomplishments expected of the graduates form the programobjectives. The academic input and contribution that would foster and enhance the

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karen Wosczyna-Birch, CT College of Technology; Lauren Kaufman, CT Business and Industry Association; Mary deManbey, CT Business and Industry Association; Kerry Simoneau, CT College of Technology's Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturng

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Manufacturing

. Page 12.1034.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 MARKETING MANUFACTURINGUSING CONNECTICUT’S COMMUNITY COLLEGES’ COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY’S REGIONAL CENTER FOR NEXT GENERATION MANUFACTURING: A National Science Foundation Funded Initiative Page 12.1034.2AbstractThe Connecticut Community College’s College of Technology with support fromthe National Science Foundation’s Advanced Technology Education Grants (ATE#0402494) established a Regional Center for Next Generation Manufacturing (RCNGM). TheRCNGM’s goals and objectives included implementing a marketing campaign for careers inmanufacturing. This paper will identify specific activities that the

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering Outreach Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jorge Rodriguez, Western Michigan University; Tycho Fredericks, Western Michigan University; Steven Butt, Western Michigan University; Luis Rodriguez, University of Wisconsin - Waukesha

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

the high schoolstudents attending the institutes. Discussion on the selection process and the group dynamicsduring the workshops will be discussed as well. Given current trends in enrollments at ourinstitutions and the fact that most of the budget for these activities is coming from state agencies,the eventual effect of these activities as recruitment activities will be discussed as well.IntroductionThe United States of America is a country that thrives on technological advancement. We havean insatiable appetite for the latest technology and do not mind spending billions of dollars eachyear to satisfy our yearnings. Unfortunately, we are not as passionate about encouraging ouryouth to pursue careers in engineering and technology. The gap

Conference Session

IE Program Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Hartman, Lehigh University; Gregory Tonkay, Lehigh University

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Industrial Engineering

, and governmentsectors. According to employers, industrial engineers are sought for problem solving skills,quantitative abilities, and business skills, but it is clear that some exposure to work in that areabefore graduation – either in or out of the classroom – is appreciated. This has led ourdepartment to define tracks of courses tailored to possible careers, such as logistics and supplychain management or financial engineering, for students in their junior and senior years. Thisenables students to market themselves according to their career objectives, as they can identify adegree (Industrial Engineering (IE) or Information and Systems Engineering (ISE)) and an areaof specialty, if they so choose. In addition to defining the different

Conference Session

An International Perspective

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carmen Maldonado, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Tatiana Ramirez, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Idalis Vazques, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez; Alexandra Medina-Borja, University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez

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Women in Engineering

in the number ofapplications and enrollments into engineering careers of female students as compared to theirmale counterparts. The latest statistics in the US talk of a 60% gap (i.e. 20% vs 80% female andmale enrollments respectively). Curiously enough, Puerto Rico is the one location in the Westernworld where a very rigorous 5-year engineering school attracts roughly the same female andmale enrollments to any engineering area, and significantly more females than males toIndustrial Engineering in particular. While attrition and retention issues continue to besimilar to those in other parts of the United States, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüezstill graduates more females than males basically due to the initial enrollment numbers

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Hansen, The University of Texas-Tyler

to teach 6 – 12 engineering. A notable exception is the collaboration between ProjectLead The Way and Purdue University. This PLTW model relies on the existing structure of theTechnology Education certification program and incorporates the contents of the PLTWcurriculum into its existing courses. The structure of the program is quite similar to the decadesold technology education model, which is based on the career areas of construction/architecture,communications, computers, energy/power/transportation, and manufacturing. Graduates of thisprogram are “authorized” to teach PLTW courses without having to complete a PLTW summertraining program for the courses they intend to teach.In addition, the interpretation of the core concepts of

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bruce Gehrig, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Lyndon Abrams, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Deborah Bosley, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Stephen Kuyath, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Dawn Denney, Northwest Cabarrus High School; Kelly Teague, J.M. Robinson High School; Bill Welch, J.M. Robinson High School

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

not taken in the near future, the UnitedStates will face a serious shortage of scientists, engineers, technologists, and mathematiciansbecause high school students, especially those from underrepresented groups, are increasinglylosing interest in these subjects.1 The key in reversing this trend lies in our ability to promotescience, technology, engineering and math (STEM) subjects and professions in a more sociallyrelevant, real-world context and to recognize the differences in learning styles and self-efficacybetween males, females and minorities.2,3,4 As STEM teachers and school guidance counselorswill be the catalysts for introducing students to engineering and technology subjects and careers,the Teaching Engineering to Counselors and

Conference Session

Our Future in Manufacturing

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Truc Ngo, San Diego City College; Armando Abina, San Diego City College; Gene Lyons, Kyocera America Corporation

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Manufacturing

of industry advisory boards, career fairs, apprenticeship and student work experience programs. As a Dean, Mr. Abina manages multiple academic programs including Math, Engineering, Mecomtronics, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Machine Technology, Electronics Technology, Electricity, Engineering Drafting, Air Conditioning, Heating and Environmental Control and Office of Vocational Educational. His responsibilities include but not limited to program development and planning, capital and instructional budget review, evaluation of facilities and equipment, preparation of class schedules, supervision of organization and operation of vocational advisory committees, coordination of curriculum

Conference Session

K-12 Programs (Co-sponsored by K-12 Division)

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lynn Fujioka, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Sheryl Hom, isisHawaii and Women in Technology; Leslie Wilkins, Maui Economic Development Board

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Women in Engineering

professional fields. Since 2003, with a seed grant from TheWomen in Technology (WIT) Project (a statewide workforce development initiative funded in partby the U.S. Departments of Labor, Agriculture and Education), isisHawaii’s One+One eMentoringProgram has provided support early in the education process, targeting pre-college female studentsseeking non-traditional careers in science and technology.This paper will discuss how isisHawaii and WIT effectively built upon available eMentoring models,including presidential award-winning MentorNet, to develop community-based, culturallyappropriate and cost-effective programming that would have positive career implications forHawaii’s girls and women. As it follows the One+One program from inception through

Conference Session

Potpourri Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mara Wasburn, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

AC 2007-233: CAN A MEDIA STRATEGY BE AN EFFECTIVE RECRUITMENTAND RETENTION TOOL FOR WOMEN IN ENGINEERING ANDTECHNOLOGY? A PILOT STUDYMara Wasburn, Purdue University Page 12.338.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Can a Media Strategy be an Effective Recruitment and Retention Tool for Women in Engineering and Technology? A Pilot StudyAbstractDespite the fact that many Western nations face a critical shortage of skilled professionals inscience, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) and despite abundant jobopportunities in STEM disciplines, few women still prepare themselves for careers in thesefields. Recently, there have been suggestions that

Conference Session

Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cottrell, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Women in Engineering

imminentshortage of scientists, technologists, engineers, and mathematicians; further, female high-schoolstudents show little interest in pursuing careers related to engineering.1 This lack of interest maybe a significant factor in understanding the “Extraordinary Woman Engineers Project” whichreported that currently fewer than 10% of the nation's engineers are women in spite of the factthat girls do not lag behind boys in grades or test scores in either math or science.2 The program presented by this paper represents perhaps part of the solution to thisparadox by investing in the female youth of today through proven hands-on learning techniques.3This paper reports on a local initiative by the University of North Carolina at Charlotte to investin

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Akash Choudhary, University of Missouri; Donald Myers, University of Missouri; Halvard Nystrom, University of Missouri; Mihir Gokhale, University of Missouri

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

entrepreneurial decisions and interest in entrepreneurship of the engineeringstudents who took it. This compares with earlier studies that have focused on the impact ofentrepreneurship courses on career decisions of students with management or other non-engineering backgrounds. This research is based on a survey of 122 engineering students whotook an entrepreneurship class offered by the University during the last 25 years.Students were asked to provide their perspective on the impact this course had on their career.They were asked how the course impacted their understanding and interest in entrepreneurship, ifit raised their awareness of this career choice, if it impacted the career path they considered, if itaffected the career they chose, if they