Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Pocock, U.S. Air Force Academy; Steve Kuennen, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Construction

Integrating Element of a Comprehensive Civil Engineering CurriculumAbstractThis paper demonstrates how construction can effectively function as the integratingelement of a comprehensive civil and environmental engineering curriculum. The UnitedStates Air Force Academy offers ABET-accredited undergraduate programs in civil andenvironmental engineering. Throughout these programs, construction is used to providerealistic experience, to teach project management, and to provide opportunities for multi-disciplinary capstone experiences.As in many other engineering programs, students at the Air Force Academy spend thefirst two years of study taking many required courses. Before beginning their junior year,students majoring in civil and

Conference Session

Educational Software

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Harry Franz, University of Houston-Downtown; Alberto Gomez-Rivas, University of Houston-Downtown

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Computers in Education

simulationsoftware student and educational versions, and Visual Basic and the National InstrumentsLabVIEW student and educational versions. The industrial software includes the IntergraphSmart Plant Electrical industrial version. Advantages and disadvantages of the use of the types ofsoftware are considered. How each type of software is used to improve the curriculum andteaching practices is discussed. Innovative learning strategies and student project work are given.Many of the students in the four-year university programs have a wide range of technicalexperience and academics. These students often also work in quite different professions whileattending courses at the university even though most program graduates will later work in theengineering field

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Kasarda, Virginia Tech; Brenda Brand, Virginia Tech; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

and Dr. Mary Kasarda, a colleague in mechanical engineering, are conducting a study on factors influencing girls' participation in robotics engineering.Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech Eugene Brown is Professor of Mechanical Engineering. He is a computational fluid dynamicist with a special interest in computational nano-fluidics. His research is diverse and has ranged from the numerical simulation of fire extinction by water mist to the development of methods for predicting the performance of aircraft propulsion nozzles. For the past two years, he has been the technical advisor to the Virginia Demonstration Project, an ONR funded middle-school focused educational outreach project. His

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mysore Narayanan, Miami University; Ronald Earley, Miami University

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Design in Engineering Education

service-learningcourse must nevertheless be focused on career preparation of the college studentsas well. (Narayanan, 2004 e; Honnet & Poulsen, 1989). Furthermore it must be clearlyacceptable to the appropriate accreditation agencies. The Senior Design Project Class,which is a two semester-long course, with a total of four credit hours, can be viewed as aservice learning class, depending upon the project chosen by the select student group. Itcontains a substantial amount of education about ethics, ergonomics, economics,sociology and liberal education principles, in addition to rigorous engineering subjectmatter. The student groups are encouraged to appreciate the realities of the socio-economic impact of their chosen project. In many cases

Conference Session

Engineering Student Involvement in K-12 Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rebecca Blust, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-2384: USING SERVICE-LEARNING TO DEVELOP A K-12 STEMSERVICE AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING SITERebecca Blust, University of DaytonMargaret Pinnell, University of Dayton Page 12.1561.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Using Service-Learning to Develop a K-12 STEM Service and Experiential Learning Website Site Rebecca P. Blust, Margaret Pinnell Ph.D. University of DaytonAbstractThis paper will discuss a National Science Foundation grant project that has beendesigned to provide a mechanism to inform a significant group of science, technology,engineering and mathematics (STEM) educators of

Conference Session

Introducing Active and Inductive Learning and Improving the Learning Curve in ME

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Byrne, Western Kentucky University

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Mechanical Engineering

curricular and extra-curricular engineering projects. Thus, the creation of a project-basedenvironment built around the practice of engineering has resulted.Engaging students both in and out of the classroom is a means for fostering intellectual growthand contentment in students. In the undergraduate engineering programs this often meansstudent engagement in activities that connect the concepts from lectures or textbooks to tangibleengineering projects. In some academic environments the students in engineering programs maynot acquire meaningful project experience in the areas of faculty expertise. This can be due, inpart, to the expectations institutions place upon their faculty.The professional growth and creative scholarly contributions of faculty

Conference Session

Unique Developments in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

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Engineering Technology

AC 2007-1518: INFUSING AN INTERDISCIPLINARY AUTOMATIONEXPERIENCE IN ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION.Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University DONALD C. RICHTER obtained his B. Sc. in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from The Ohio State University, M.S. and Ph.D. in Engineering from the University of Arkansas. He holds a Professional Engineer certification and worked as an Engineer and Engineering Manger in industry for 20 years before teaching. His interests include project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 12.892.1© American Society for

Conference Session

Who Should Teach the BOK

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Randel Dymond, Virginia Tech; Howell Simmons, Paciulli, Simmons & Associates; Derrick Cave, Kimley-Horn Assoc.; Robert Jansen, KB Home

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

Applications. His latest project is the Land Development Design Initiative (LDDI), a collaborative effort between practitioners and Virginia Tech to increase awareness and educational opportunities for students interested in land development as a career.Howell Simmons, Paciulli, Simmons & Associates Howell Simmons is president of Paciulli, Simmons & Associates, a 70 person consulting engineering firm with offices in Fairfax and Leesburg, Virginia. Howell received a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Virginia Tech and a Master of Engineering Administration from George Washington University. He is a licensed professional engineer and surveyor in

Conference Session

Mechanical Engineering Technology Curriculum Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raju Dandu, Kansas State University at Salina; Masud Hassan, Kansas State University at Salina; John DeLeon, Kansas State University at Salina

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

, Implement, Operate) framework. Students taking the mechanical detailingcourse are involved in reverse engineering project. Students work in teams in redesigning theproduct, developing technical drawings, exchanging drawings with a different group tomanufacture their product, and test and operate the product. This approach demonstrates the realworld workplace environment of product design and manufacturing in which technicalknowledge and other skills are learned and practiced. The freshman course project is an earlyexposure to students to demonstrate the relevance of mechanical engineering technology. It helpsthe students see graduates as practitioners of the profession, implementers of technology, job-ready and focused on applied

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Diane Willkens, Development Finance International, Inc.; Emilio Bunge, Development Finance International Inc.

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International

inscience and technology (S&T), innovation, and productivity enhancements. In fields as diverseas education, infrastructure, and information technology, development funds are flowing toengineering expertise that can work with players in developing countries not only to supportconcrete projects, but ultimately to build the local capacity of policy-makers, educators, and theprivate sector, without which the sustainability of any progress is compromised. It is this lattereffort – the process of capacity building and the role of the engineering education sector – that isparticularly exciting for the American engineering education community.This paper will outline the confluence of economic drivers and development challenges thattoday foster

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Bell, University of Illinois-Chicago

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-2085: DEVELOPING EDUCATIONAL SOFTWARE IN ANUNDERGRADUATE LAB ? SERVING EDUCATION ON TWO FRONTS ATVRUPLJohn Bell, University of Illinois-Chicago Page 12.494.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing Educational Software in an Undergraduate Lab – Serving Education on Two Fronts at VRUPLABSTRACTEducational software can have a profound and widespread positive impact on the world,particularly if it is made freely available and widely distributed. At the same time, providing alaboratory where undergraduate students can work on large complex software projects beyondthe scope of ordinary homework assignments can provide immeasurable

Conference Session

NAFP Panel Discussion

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melissa Green, United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp; Maria Jackson Hittle, United Negro College Fund Special Programs Corp; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

serves as the Director of the Division of Science andTechnology Programs at the UNCFSP. In this position, she provides expertleadership in areas of effective project and grant management, strategic resourcedevelopment and capacity building. A former research scientist, she haseffectively coordinated numerous workshops on graduate education forunderrepresented STEM students. The Maryland native received her B.S. degreein Chemistry from Claflin College (Orangeburg, SC) and her Ph.D. inBiochemistry and Molecular Biology from the Indiana University School ofMedicine (Indianapolis, IN). Prior to coming to UNCFSP, she acquired extensiveknowledge and expertise in cancer biology, virology and reproductive medicinethrough her research appointments at Eli

Conference Session

CE Poster Session in Exhibit Hall

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Candace Sulzbach, Colorado School of Mines

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Civil Engineering

Mines, graduating in 1981. She worked as a Project Engineer for Exxon Co., USA at their Benicia, California refinery until 1983 when she returned to Mines as an Instructor in the Division of Engineering. While at Mines, Candy has served on the McBride Honors Tutorial Committee and is a member of the Affiliated Faculty of the Center for Engineering Education on campus. She currently serves on the Colorado School of Mines Alumni Association Board of Directors as a Denver Metro Director. Candy is currently serving as the Faculty Advisor of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) student organizations. ASCE at Mines is an

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahram Asiabanpour, Texas State University; Chandrashekar Subbareddy, Texas State University

Tagged Divisions

Manufacturing

/verification,manufacturability analysis, and the manufacturing design of the product. This course has beencontinuously updated to offer the latest tools, software, and teaching and evaluation techniques.Students are assigned to teams based on their learning style, technical and academic background,and schedule. Students must complete an industry-supported project. In this course, students areevaluated both individually through performance on homework, quizzes, and exams; and also asteam members on the basis of a design and prototype review, final report, presentation, peerevaluation, and comments by a panel of experts. Course assessment is based upon a variety ofsurveys and feedback mechanisms. This paper describes several of this year’s projects

Conference Session

Teaching Design in Manufacturing Curriculum I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Priya Manohar, Robert Morris University; Cathleen Jones, Robert Morris University; Jon Radermacher, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

. She is currently working on a Doctor of Science in Information Systems and Communication degree with an expected completion time of May 2007. For six years (1999-2005), she was the Director of International Exchange Programs where she helped to expand both study abroad programs and faculty experiences. As a long-standing faculty member at Robert Morris University, Ms. Jones emphasizes practical application, frequently conducting class projects involving outside businesses.Jon Radermacher, Robert Morris University Jon Radermacher is a professional artist who joined the Robert Morris University faculty in August, 2005. He is currently an Assistant Professor in the Media Arts

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Phillips, Oklahoma State University

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, and are expected to go through the process ofdesigning and documenting a steel structure. This process includes an entire steel buildingdesign, from building code research through preliminary and final design of a steel structure toproduction of construction documents for the project.Historically this course has centered around a steel building design project in which studentteams where responsible for the design and documentation of the steel structure. Based on thatcourse model, problems became apparent in subsequent structural design courses and in thecomprehensive design studio. These problems included the fact that a large percentage of thestudents were not aware of the structural design process necessary to complete a buildingdesign. A

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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International

integrator, as projectcoordinator or project manager. Mechatronics engineers also tend to work with applications, withsystems rather than components and with synthesis and design rather than analysis.In the perspective of globalization the skills required of the mechatronics engineer has to be validon an international market, and “international skills” ought to be included in the curriculum. Thisarticle presents experiences from different modes of integration of international skills intocapstone courses and curriculum in mechatronics at KTH, the Royal Institute of Technology inStockholm, Sweden.In conclusion, international collaboration in the settings described can provide experiences ofworking in a global setting in order to prepare students for

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas Richter, Technische Universitat Berlin; Sven Grottke, Technische Universitat Berlin

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1733: LEARNING ABSTRACT INFORMATION THEORY ON VISUALDATA: AN INTEGRATED COURSE ON WAVELET-BASED IMAGECOMPRESSIONThomas Richter, Technische Universitat BerlinSven Grottke, Technische Universitat Berlin Page 12.1007.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Learning Abstract Information Theory on Visual Data: An Integrated Course on Wavelet-Based Image CompressionAbstractWe describe the implementation of and our experiences with a capstone course on wavelet basedimage compression held at the University of Technology Berlin in the years 2002 to 2006. Thiscourse has been designed as an “integrated project”, which means that it combines

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Darryl Morrell, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Robert Hinks, Arizona State University; Robert Grondin, Arizona State University; Thomas Sugar, Arizona State University; Chen-Yuan Kuo, Arizona State University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

Learning, Agility, and a Focus on the individual.These values are related to the program mission as the program is built around the concept ofengaged learning: discovery-based education and learning by doing. Classrooms are defined notas lecture halls but as engineering studios. Courses are delivered not as lengthy exercises intheory but as integrated opportunities to apply knowledge in real-world projects. The expectedoutcome of the program is an agile engineer, a lifelong learner with a comprehensive set of skillsappropriate to the needs of today and tomorrow. Agility also characterizes the program itself:streamlined, purposeful and flexible in adapting to changes in pedagogy, knowledge or the needsof its stakeholders. We also express the brand

Conference Session

Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers in the World of Corporate Business

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College

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Liberal Education

needs, working to endpoverty, or providing students with cross-cultural design experience in preparation for careers ina globalized economy, numerous small-scale engineering projects have proliferated indeveloping countries, either driven by or with participation from U.S. engineers and engineeringstudents. Many different models have been employed to this end, curricular and co-curricular, incollaboration with foreign governments, educational institutions or non-governmentalorganizations, with entrepreneurial, sustainable, appropriate technology and/or community-basedapproaches to design.These engineering projects are occurring in the context of globalization and broader economicdevelopment efforts. It is important that we in the engineering

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan; Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; David Chesney, University of Michigan

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

is also affiliated with the University of Michigan Digital Library and the Center for Highly Interactive Computing in Education. His research interests include the use of technology in education and developing software that takes into consideration the unique needs of learners.David Chesney, University of Michigan David Chesney is a lecturer in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. His research interests include the incorporation of socially aware term projects into the engineering curriculum and K-12 outreach. Page 12.433.1

Conference Session

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jesse Maddren, California Polytechnic State University

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Mechanical Engineering

with several unknowns and optimization problems with one ormore independent design variables. Over the years, the laboratory has been used to test othertypes of projects including longer term projects that are more applied, such as the design of asolar domestic hot water system for a dormitory and the design and construction of small thermalsystems, such as a soft drink cooler.This paper presents a survey of how thermal systems design is taught in mechanical engineeringprograms. The paper also outlines the author's personal experiences with teaching thermalsystems design, what has worked and what has not worked.BackgroundA brief investigation into different mechanical engineering programs across the United Statesshows that many programs offer

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott Schaffer, Purdue University; Kimfong Lei, Purdue University; Lisette Reyes, Purdue University; William Oakes, Purdue University; Carla Zoltowski, Purdue University

AC 2007-2202: ASSESSING ACTIVITY SYSTEMS OF DESIGN TEAMS IN ACOLLABORATIVE SERVICE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTScott Schaffer, Purdue UniversityKimfong Lei, Purdue UniversityLisette Reyes, Purdue UniversityWilliam Oakes, Purdue UniversityCarla Zoltowski, Purdue University Page 12.262.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Assessing Activity Systems of Design Teams in a Collaborative Service Learning EnvironmentAbstractThis study focused on an assessment process and cross-disciplinary team learning frameworkpotentially useful in the design of collaborative environments for project teams. Thisfollowing research questions addressed were: 1) Did

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Course Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Sweeney, Florida Gulf Coast University; Diane Bondehagen, Florida Gulf Coast University; Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

VILLIERS is an Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering at Florida Gulf Coast University. He received his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Materials and Construction from the University of Florida in 2004. Previously Dr. Villiers was an Assistant Professor at The City College of New York. Prior to this position, he was employed by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) as a research engineer. Dr. Villiers also was employed by The University of Florida and worked on several projects sponsored by the FDOT and the Federal Highway Administration. Page 12.319.1© American

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Durward Sobek, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

AC 2007-693: USING THE ENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS TO RE-ENVISIONMULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES FOR ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSDurward Sobek, Montana State University Durward K. Sobek II is an Associate Professor of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at Montana State University. He holds Ph.D. and M.S. degrees in Industrial and Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan, and an A.B. degree in Engineering Sciences from Dartmouth College. His current focus areas include new product development, engineering design education, and health care delivery systems.Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University Carolyn Plumb is the Director of Educational Innovation and Strategic Projects in the

Conference Session

FPD7 -- Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2550: FIRST-YEAR EXPERIENCE AND BEYOND: USING THEENGINEERING DESIGN PROCESS TO SUPPORT LEARNING ANDENGINEERING SKILL DEVELOPMENTPaul Pagano, Western Michigan University Paul Pagano is a second-year student in Civil Engineering at Western Michigan University. He is active in the student ASCE chapter, assists student teams in the Student Projects Lab, and plans to gain his professional engineers license and employment in a geotechnical engineering firm after graduation.Amanda Rossman, Western Michigan University Amanda Rossman is a second-year student in Civil and Construction Engineering at Western Michigan University. She serves as a tutor to first-year, at-risk students, and is

Conference Session

Industrial Collaborations and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jason Durfee, Eastern Washington University; William Loendorf, Eastern Washington University; Donald Richter, Eastern Washington University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

project management, robotics /automation and air pollution dispersion modeling. Page 12.1577.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Utilizing Industrial Collaboration to Infuse Undergraduate Research into the Engineering Technology CurriculumAbstractThis paper discusses how the Department of Engineering & Design (E&D) at EasternWashington University (EWU) used real world problems provided by industrial partners toenhance the student’s classroom experience using undergraduate research. Last year theEngineering & Design Department moved

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos; Robert Tisdel, Texas State University - San Marcos

Tagged Divisions

Construction

AC 2007-2900: BUILDING INFORMATION MODELING: A NEW FRONTIER FORCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONStephen Mulva, Texas State University-San Marcos Stephen has spent the past ten years creating, developing, and implementing new concepts, systems, and solutions for complex problems facing the construction industry and its constituent companies. Working in both academic and commercial settings, he has successfully formulated and managed numerous initiatives to improve the financial and operational performance of several companies through the projects and programs which they execute. In particular, Stephen has developed a number of new techniques and management practices for repetitive building

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rainer Seidel, The University of Auckland; Linda Haemmerle, Plume Ltd.; Chris Chambers, CPC Consulting Ltd.

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1573: A MULTIDISCIPLINARY DESIGN EDUCATION APPROACH FORSUPPORTING ENGINEERING PRODUCT INNOVATIONRainer Seidel, The University of Auckland Rainer Seidel (Dipl.-Wirtsch.-Ing., Ind.Eng., PhD) works in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Auckland, New Zealand. His main research, teaching and consulting activities are in the areas of technology management and strategic business innovation in SMEs, productivity improvement in manufacturing, new product development, and engineering education. He is currently the Project Director of the multi-disciplinary R&D project ‘High Technology Design for Engineering Product Innovation’ funded by the New Zealand

Conference Session

ECE Pedagogy and Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fadi Kurdahi, University of California, Irvine; Judy Shoemaker, University of California, Irvine; John LaRue, University of California-Irvine

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

described in this paper: (1)course-embedded assessment which makes use of assessment results already being collected aspart of regular coursework, and (2) a scoring rubric for assessing program outcomes related tothe required senior design project. Assessment results from 2004-05 indicated that a relativelysmall percentage of students achieve some of the program outcomes. After making adjustmentsto the curriculum, assessment results from 2005-06 indicated that the vast majority of studentsachieved all the program outcomes.BackgroundThe Computer Engineering program resides in the department of Electrical Engineering andComputer Science (EECS) in The Henry Samueli School of Engineering at the University ofCalifornia, Irvine. As of Fall Quarter 2005