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Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology; Hamid Hadim, Stevens Institute of Technology; Sven Esche, Stevens Institute of Technology; Robert Ubell, Stevens Institute of Technology; Constantin Chassapis, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Continuing Professional Development

AC 2007-2828: FEASIBILITY OF A FULLY ONLINE UNDERGRADUATEMECHANICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE FOR NON-TRADITIONAL LEARNERSFrank Fisher, Stevens Institute of Technology Dr. Frank Fisher is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Stevens Institute of Technology in Hoboken, NJ. Dr. Fisher earned BS degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Applied Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh, Masters degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Learning Sciences (School of Education and Social Policy), and a PhD in Mechanical Engineering, all from Northwestern University. Professor Fisher is co-Director of the Nanotechnology Graduate Program at Stevens (www.stevens.edu/nano), and is

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Laboratories and Computer Simulation in BME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Timothy Allen, University of Virginia; Brett Blackman, University of Virginia

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Biomedical

laboratories.” Annals of Biomedical Engineering. 34(2):209-216. 8. Prince, M.J. and R.M. Felder. 2006. “Inductive teaching and learning methods: definitions, comparisons, and research bases.” Journal of Engineering Education. 95(2):123-138. 9. Bransford, J.D., A.L. Brown, and R.R. Cocking (eds.). 1999. How People Learn: Brain, Mind, Experience, and School. National Academy Press, Washington, D.C. Page 12.940.14 10. Educational Benchmarking, Inc. (EBI) Engineering Assessment Survey for 26 BME programs, 2004-2005. www.webebi.com

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Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jon Sticklen, Michigan State University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University; Mark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State University; Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1949: VERTICAL INTEGRATION OF MATLAB ACROSSENGINEERING CURRICULA: SYSTEMIC CURRICULAR CHANGE BY SMALLSTEPSJon Sticklen, Michigan State UniversityDaina Briedis, Michigan State UniversityMark Urban-Lurain, Michigan State UniversityTimothy Hinds, Michigan State University Page 12.1587.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 VERTICAL INTEGRATION OF MATLAB ACROSS ENGINEERING CURRICULA: SYSTEMATIC CURRICULAR CHANGE BY SMALL STEPSIntroductionIn the engineering workplace, newly minted graduates from our engineering programs areexpected to be facile in formulating well-defined problems, and in selecting an appropriate toolwith which to develop a solution

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Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

with many time-intensive engineering calculations and analysis procedures, elicitingtedium, complexity, and computational burden. A couple of MATLAB toolboxes have beendeveloped over many years for these courses. They include Equilibrium Toolbox (EQT) for 2D &3D vector and equilibrium analysis of particles, rigid bodies and structures, and MechanicalDesign Toolbox (MDT) for stress analysis and design of various mechanical components. Thetoolboxes are written in MATLAB by taking advantage of its user-friendly interactive graphicuser interface, multiple document interface and compilation capabilities into windowsapplication programs for easy deployment with four rationales in mind − simplicity,computational efficiency, flexibility, and

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Design for the Environment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Smaili, Flashcut CNC; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Kinda Khalaf, American University of Beirut

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Design in Engineering Education

help in educating the mind in manyways. For example, engineers may design toys, games, playground infrastructure, and artifacts,for children to be used in schools such that when played the students realize the negative effectsof certain cultural negatives to be avoided. A case in point is a monopoly-like game the aim ofwhich is to make students realize the detrimental impact of bribery to quickly get them through asituation, a tremendous problem in third world countries. Corruption has been cited byDonaldson to have many negative effects on product design and the use of technology inpromoting a better life in the (LIEs)7. Other games may be designed to promote the principles ofdemocracy, communications, and cooperation for a better

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Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Wronecki, East Tennessee State University

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Design in Engineering Education

Prentice-Hill2 Kober G,D. 1991 The Universal Traveler “A Soft-Systems Guide to Creativity, Problem-Solving & the Process ofReaching Goals” Crisp Publications Inc3 Burnette, C. 1982 A Role Oriented Approach to Problem-Solving. In Olsen, SA., (Ed), Group Planning andProblem Solving: Methods in Engineering Management. New York, NY John Wiley & Sons4 Buzan, T. 1993 The Mind Map Book, New York, NY Penguin Group5 De Bono, E. 1999 Six Thinking Hats, Little Brown and Co. Boston Massachusetts6 Wronecki, James A. 1999 The IdeasA+ Design Process, The University of the Arts7 Wronecki, James A. 2004 IdeasAlive: A Way to Teach Design, ASEE 2004 Conference Proceedings

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Capstone Design III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Muci-Küchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Jonathan Weaver, University of Detroit Mercy; Daniel Dolan, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1102: ESTABLISHING FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND TARGETSPECIFICATIONS: A KEY COMPONENT OF PRODUCT DEVELOPMENTPROJECTSKarim Muci-Küchler, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology Karim Muci-Küchler is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Before joining SDSM&T, he was an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from Iowa State University in 1992. His main interest areas include Computational Mechanics, Solid Mechanics, and Product Design and Development. He has taught several different courses at the undergraduate and graduate level, has over 25

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Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1672: UNIVERSAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN APPLIED IN A DESIGNCLASSROOMSusan McCahan, University of Toronto Page 12.1517.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Universal Instructional Design Applied in a Design ClassroomAbstractOne of the major challenges in teaching large courses is the diversity of the student population.Characteristics now common in undergraduate engineering student populations include diversityin learning style, cultural background, and factors that may disadvantage students, such as alearning disability. One approach to addressing these challenges is Universal InstructionalDesign (UID) and it is now gaining acceptance in higher

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mario Blanco, California Institute of Technology; Kenneth Pickar, California Institute of Technology; Luz Marina Delgado, GEMA; Oscar Arce, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Jeff Kranski, California Institute of Technology; Francoise Herrera, Universidad Rafael Landivar; Charles MacVean, Universidad Rafael Landivar

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Design in Engineering Education

yet critical mind in the face of huge constraints • Environmental responsibility including sustainable development • Cultural diversity in the world college student populationIn the era of globalization these elements are required for a more complete education of futuregenerations of engineers. Engineering Design and Research challenges include: • Early identification of solvable problems with the potential for significant, measurable impact • Poorly defined markets • Cultural sensitivity • Strong constraints on product costs and pricing • Availability of local materials • Lack of manufacturing and product standards

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Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2741: PROGRAM OUTCOME ASSESSMENT IN AN INDUSTRIALLYSPONSORED SENIOR CAPSTONE COURSENirmala Gnanapragasam, Seattle University Nirmala Gnanapragasam is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Seattle University. She is a geotechnical engineer and is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Washington. She is the design coordinator of the senior capstone design program in the Civil and Environmental Engineering department, is active in consulting, in engineering education research, and in professional organizations. Page 12.1190.1© American

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University

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Design in Engineering Education

; Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind, experience and school. Washington, D. C.: National Academy Press.3. Coyle, E., Jamieson, L., & Oakes W. (2005). EPICS: Engineering Projects in Community Service, International Journal of Engineering Education, 21, 139-150.4. Creswell, J. W. (1998) Qualitative inquiry and research design: Choosing among five traditions. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.5. Dorst, K. (1997). Describing design: A comparison of paradigms. Ph.D. Thesis. Rotterdam, The Netherlands: Vormgeving Rotterdam.6. Duffy, J., Tsang, E., & Lord, S. (2000). Service-learning in engineering: What, why, and how? Proceedings of the 2000 American Society for Engineering Education Annual

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; Deepak Gupta, West Virginia University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-655: SOFTWARE FOR MATERIALS EVALUATIONRobert Creese, West Virginia University ROBERT C CREESE is a professor in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department in the College of Engineering and Mineral Resources at West Virginia University in Morgantown, West Virginia. He obtained his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees from The Pennsylvania State University, The University of California-Berkeley, and The Pennsylvania State University. He is a member of ASEE and also a member of AACE International, ASM, AWS, AIST, ISPA, SCEA, AFS, and SME.Deepak Gupta, West Virginia University DEEPAK GUPTA is a graduate student in the Industrial and Management Systems Engineering Department

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Adriaens, University of Michigan; Corrie Clark, University of Michigan; Robert Sulewski, University of Michigan; John Wolfe, Limno-Tech, Inc

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Design in Engineering Education

are taking relevant courses during the same term as the designcourse. Finally, there may be a need for curriculum adjustment with the end-goal in mind. If thestudents will be required to be able to take engineering drawings and interpret them to enable thedesign of green buildings within an engineering economics framework, what should the contentof supporting courses be to allow them to take on this task? The nature of the final projectdesigns change as a function of cognizant faculty interest, external consultant expertise, andproject availability. The challenge is to find an appropriate curriculum that would allow thestudents to move between projects, which at the same time adhere to suggested design courserequirements including exposure to

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Zemke, Gonzaga University; Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-758: DESIGN TEAM SKILLS CURRICULUM FOR INTERMEDIATELEVEL PROJECT CLASSSteven Zemke, Gonzaga University Steven Zemke is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Gonzaga University. He teaches design classes at the sophomore, junior, and capstone level. His research pursuits are in the pedagogy of design. Steven received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a dissertation on pedagogy from the University of Idaho in 2005. Prior to teaching, Steven was a design engineer and engineering manager for 25 years.Diane Zemke, Gonzaga University Diane Zemke is a Doctoral Student in the Leadership Studies Program at Gonzaga University. Her interests include pedagogy, paradigms

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Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Katie Grantham Lough, University of Missouri; Robert Stone, University of Missouri

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2705: ENABLING PROBABILISTIC RISK ASSESSMENT INSTRUCTIONDURING THE CONCEPTUAL DESIGN PHASE: FUNCTION-BASED RISKANALYSISKatie Grantham Lough, University of MissouriRobert Stone, University of Missouri Page 12.603.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Enabling Probabilistic Risk Assessment Instruction During the Conceptual Design Phase: Function Based Risk AnalysisAbstractMost decisions about a product, i.e. form, function, aesthetics, etc, are made during theconceptual phase of product design. Since those decisions not only impact productperformance but also product failures, methods to address the potential product failures(risks) should be

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Frederick Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Patricia Carlson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; William Eccles, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Bruce Ferguson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Daniel Moore, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mihaela Radu, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Terry Schumacher, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; David Voltmer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Mark Yoder, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Edward Wheeler, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Design in Engineering Education

was due in part to the process ofproposing new, “workable” problems and in part due to the heavy load of grading the many documents required Page 12.235.5from the students. In addition to this pressure, several other factors were coming to bear upon the junior level courseas well. It became apparent that entrepreneurial and project management skills were becoming increasinglyimportant in engineering. Changing community needs resulted in an increasing number of requests from non-profitand charitable organizations for product development. With these factors in mind, the junior level course wasrevised to reflect a more service

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; Daniel Korth; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

heardtogether, images of a pint-size Formula SAE car are brought to mind. This race car is completelydifferent. Although not quite as long as a true F1 race car, this car has a comparable track widthand a wheelbase that is approximately two-thirds as long as a true Formula one car.The power train used is a 2.0 Liter GM Ecotec engine that is both turbocharged and supercharged.This year’s vehicle will run off of gasoline. Approximate engine brake horsepower is estimated at500 HP. Future projects could include the exploration of an ethanol-powered engine as well asthe use of composite materials in the chassis design.Finally, four different industrial design schools have designed bodies for the car. One of thesebodies was selected for manufacture on a 5

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paris von Lockette, Rowan University; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

of constraints.13When mathematical and scientific analyses are practiced to achieve competency, the emphasis ison finding the right answers. When they are applied to engineering design, the emphasis is onthe many higher order skills embodied in the above definition: generating, evaluating, andspecifying ideas that meet human needs within various constraints. These levels of thinkingreflect the top tiers of Bloom’s Taxonomy (see Figure 2). The design process involves using thephysical laws to guide the generation of design ideas which are then specified as designsolutions, but must be subsequently evaluated, often using those very same physical laws. Atevery step, however, the designer should have in mind the question: How well does the

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University; William Craft, North Carolina A&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

through the Institute's activities, including radical ideas and disruptive technologies, and 4. Promote aerospace science and engineering and provide outreach to the region and nation. In support of the fourth imperative, our workshops are to provide a brief yetthoughtful introduction to some of the important scientific and engineering challengesinvolved in NASA’s complex missions and to relate this to grades 6-12 science andmathematics education. This paper describes our workshop components relating topower and performance and the experiences of teachers in learning more aboutpropulsion and flight. Care was taken to provide teachers with basic materials so that theycould stimulate young minds. Building on this, students should learn

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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin; Thomas Milner, University of Texas-Austin

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Biomedical

AC 2007-2712: DISTANCE-LEARNING IN SUPPORT OF ANINTER-INSTITUTIONAL BME DEPARTMENTKathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin KATHY J. SCHMIDT is the Director of the Faculty Innovation Center for the College of Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. In this position, she promotes the College of Engineering’s commitment to finding ways to enrich teaching and learning. She works in all aspects of education including design and development, faculty training, learner support, and evaluation.Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin MIA K. MARKEY is an Assistant Professor in Biomedical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin. The mission of her Biomedical Informatics Lab is to

Conference Session

Engineering Professional Development for K-12 Teachers – II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Robin Little, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Chuck Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson Jr. Elementary School; Kim Parsons, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Pat Van Driessche, Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr. Elementary School; Debbie O'Hare

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

are lost on the students, but of somepolitical worth since the general public thinks they do understand such distinctions. More to thepoint, our teachers have to learn enough engineering science so that they start to see how Page 12.1354.3engineering has a significant impact on peoples lives, how it is driven by a strong knowledge ofmathematics and science, and how this knowledge base can easily strengthen all of the“traditional” lessons typically used by teachers in other elementary schools in our district.IntroductionWith this background in mind, how do you get elementary school teachers to teach their studentsengineering concepts

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Gender and Accessibility Issues in K-12 Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Veronica Burrows, Arizona State University; Judy Sutor, Arizona State University; Marilyn Carlson, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-317: HIGH SCHOOL MATH AND SCIENCE TEACHERS' AWARENESSOF GENDER-EQUITY ISSUES FROM A RESEARCH-BASED WORKSHOPStephen Krause, Arizona State University Stephen J. Krause is Professor and an Associate Director of Undergraduate Studies in the School of Materials in the Fulton School of Engineering at Arizona State University. His teaching responsibilities are in the areas of design and selection of materials, general materials engineering, polymer science, and characterization of materials. His research interests are in innovative education in engineering and K-12 engineering outreach. He has co-developed a Materials Concept Inventory for assessing fundamental knowledge of students in

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Abhijit Nagchaudhuri, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Madhumi Mitra, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

ramifications of theworkshop with regard to the new paradigm of “technology education” in K-12 setting.However, the participants readily realized how “instructional technology”, “computers”,“computer graphics”, “information technology”, “science” and “mathematics” content,can be integrated within a “technology education” lesson over and above providing aplatform for discussion on social and ethical implications of advanced technologies, andthe engineering design process. It is this integrative holistic nature of “technologyeducation” that the new standards aspire to promote which has the potential tosignificantly transform and improve K-12 STEM education and unleash the creativity ofyoung minds throughout the nation. In the recent past, the primary

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; David Bowker, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University; Mi'schita' Henson, Purdue University

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International

AC 2007-2805: CULTURE, CREATIVITY, AND CONFIDENCE: SYNTHESIZINGTHE INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCECarolyn Percifield, Purdue University Carolyn Percifield is Director of Strategic Planning for the College of Engineering at Purdue University; helped found and continues to co-advise two engineering student organizations; and created two study abroad courses for engineering students.David Bowker, Purdue University David Bowker is the Director of Undergraduate Engineering Recruitment at Purdue University. He has a bachelor’s degree in organizational leadership and supervision, a master’s degree in higher education administration (both from Purdue University), and has worked in college recruiting and

Conference Session

Undergraduate Aerospace Design – General Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Eastlake, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; Magdy Attia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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Aerospace

AC 2007-268: EMPLOYING LEAN ENGINEERING PRINCIPLES AS A STUDENTEXERCISE TO MODIFY THE CONTENT OF TRADITIONAL AIRCAFT ANDPROPULSION DESIGN COURSESCharles Eastlake, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Prof. Charles Eastlake has taught aircraft design at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University for 28 years and is an instructor for the MIT Lean Academy. He is a past chair of the Aerospace Dvision of ASEE.Magdy Attia, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Dr. Attia is an Associate Professor of Aerospace Engineering at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. He teaches Air-breathing Propulsion Design and is an instructor for the MIT Lean Academy

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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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First-Year Programs

used in new ways and (2) identifying whether theyhave the potential to teach in engineering design like the Tower of Straws.Finally, in terms of collecting supplementary feedback, a couple of exam questions were posed atNU which provided an excellent opportunity for further discussion on the learning value of thetower-building experience. The students were asked: Name 2 objectives [your professor] mayhave had in mind by having you participate in the Tower-Building challenge. In other words,what were some of the embedded lessons in this activity? Among the responses that were alreadyseen in the survey, a particular concept emerged: “The effect of team size” was a recurringresponse as teams ranged from two to seven people in some cases. A quote

Conference Session

Student Teams And Project Based Learning / The Critical First Year in Engineering Education / Student Teams and Project-Based Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tamara Moore, University Of Minnesota; Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2721: SPONTANEOUS GROUPS VERSUS LONG-TERM TEAMS: ANINVESTIGATION USING COMPLEX PROBLEM SOLVING IN A FIRST-YEARENGINEERING COURSETamara Moore, University Of Minnesota Tamara Moore is a Assistant Professor of Mathematics Education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Minnesota. She received her Ph.D. in Engineering Education, her M.S.Ed. in Mathematics Education and her B.S. in Mathematics from Purdue University. Tamara taught high school mathematics for seven years prior to pursuing her doctorate. Her research interests include curriculum development, the learning of complex problem-solving in mathematics and engineering, teamwork, and integration of

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Lichtenstein, Stanford University; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Brittany Claar, Colorado School of Mines; Tori Bailey, Stanford University; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

not been mentored by engineers. For example, astudent might have participated in Odyssey of the Mind, a national, project-based competitionwhere students apply math and science to build various projects according to specific criteria.While such an activity is “engineering-like,” when it was not specifically mentored by anengineer, we did not consider it engineering exposure. Similarly if a student had extensiveexperience programming or building computers but was self-taught, without the benefit ofhaving received any formal, discipline-based computer science, we considered this lowengineering exposure.Grace entered Coleman with low exposure to engineering. She enjoyed her math andphysics classes in high school, and during her senior year, she

Conference Session

Educational Software

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Norman Chonacky, Yale University

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Computers in Education

problematic for faculty whenthey try to think about if, how, and when to integrate computation into their courses. Suchquestions are probably somewhat different depending upon whether one teaches engineering orphysics. And yet, because in many institutions students from both fields meet in the introductoryphysics course, it is essential to address these questions regardless of which community onebelongs to. These questions are only a subset, albeit fairly representative, of important issues.However it is useful to keep such questions in mind when considering the results of a nationalsurvey of computational use in undergraduate physics courses, which form the base data for thispaper. It is within the context of these questions that one may draw

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; John Bardo, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Stephen Tricamo, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Eugene DeLoatch, Morgan State University; Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Albert McHenry, Arizona State University; Timothy Lindquist, Arizona State University; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Raymond Morrison, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co.; Harvey Palmer, Rochester Institute of Technology; Norman Egbert; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Mohammad Noori, California State Polytechnic University; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Edward Sullivan, California Polytechnic State University; Joseph Rencis, University of Arkansas; Carla Purdy, University of Cincinnati

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-285: ENABLING A STRONG U.S. ENGINEERING WORKFORCE FORTECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION: A NATIONAL PARTNERSHIP INGRADUATE PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION WITH INDUSTRY TO ENHANCEU.S. COMPETITIVENESS AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTDonald Keating, University of South Carolina DONALD A. KEATING is associate professor of mechanical engineering, University of South Carolina, and chair ASEE-Graduate Studies Division.Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina THOMAS G. STANFORD is assistant professor of chemical engineering, University of South Carolina.John Bardo, Western Carolina University JOHN W. BARDO is chancellor, Western Carolina University.Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University DUANE D. DUNLAP is professor