Conference Session

Modern Software Measurement Techniques

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akram Hossain, Purdue University-Calumet; Masoud Fathizadeh, Purdue University-Calumet

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Instrumentation

complete computer animated wireless control of remoterotating machinery. The effectiveness of the procedure and the capabilities of the hardware andsoftware will be demonstrated by examples. The subject of this paper deals with monitoring,controlling, testing, and acquiring data continuously from a remotely located rotating machine usingdependable wireless conduit and over LAN. The authors plan to demonstrate the interfacing of a threephase induction motor to a direct computer control system located at a distance from the motor, its powerdriver, load, and monitoring traducers. The monitoring and controlling of remote rotating machines via areliable link without sacrificing the data integrity and the ability to analyze the acquired data will

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

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International

international competitiveness. 3As a consequence of such a consistent message, the agenda of Irish higher educationhas progressed from a desire to simply increase the general education level of thepopulation and the output of scientific research to that of meeting the needs of aknowledge-driven society within a global economy. There is now concern to harnesshigher education, research and scholarship to broader social, economic and culturalobjectives. 4 The Irish National Development Plan, 2000, 5 states that “research is acore element of the mission of higher education. The extent to which educationinstitutions are engaged in research and development activities has a key role indetermining the status and the quality of these institutions and the

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kerry McManus, Swinburne University of Technology

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Architectural

tertiary education to Diploma (professional) level for many years.As part of the transition to the Bachelor’s degrees, it was decided to offer Graduate Diplomas inCivil Engineering to provide the opportunity for enhancement of the qualifications already heldby the large number of Diploma holders in the Civil Engineering workforce. Specialities wereoffered in Structures, Hydraulics, Geomechanics, Urban Planning and Construction. TheGraduate Diploma was designed to cater for part time students working as Engineers inconsultants and government departments in the region. Faculty staff could provide the necessaryteaching expertise in most of the specialities as the staff at that time had a background in practicebefore entering the tertiary environment

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Sherrill Biggers, Clemson University; William Moss, Clemson University; Matthew Ohland, Purdue Engineering Education; Marisa Orr, Clemson University; Scott Schiff, Clemson University

Education, 2007 Adapting and Implementing the SCALE-UP Approach in Statics, Dynamics, and Multivariable CalculusAbstractThis study seeks to deliver and document more effective Statics and Dynamics instruction byimplementing the Student-Centered Activities for Large Enrollment University Programs(SCALE-UP) model, in which large studio classes are taught with an emphasis on learning byguided inquiry instead of on listening. The project is also examining the benefit of integrating thecontent of the two traditional sequential courses and the parallel content in multivariablecalculus. By tracking multiple sections taught using different approaches in differentdepartments, the project’s experimental design plans to

Conference Session

Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hong Zhang, Rowan University; Ying Tang, Rowan University; Courtney Richmond, Rowan University; Patricia Mosto, Rowan University

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Instrumentation

software skills taught in ECEcourses, such as Digital I, Electronic I/II and Microprocessor Design, to design andfabricate the electromechanical system.As a proven successful Junior/Senior Engineering Clinic, this project of developingIMAPS offers a number of benefits as elaborated below.• The IMAPS design is inherently multidisciplinary in nature, involving mechanical and electrical system integration, embedded system design, wireless communication and power management.• The sophistication of subsystems like path planning, obstacle avoidance, and feedback control offer many opportunities for undergraduates to gain valuable research experience and be prepared for advanced degrees

Conference Session

Issues Affecting Engineering Technology Program Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Rouch, Ohio Northern University; Adam Stienecker, Ohio Northern University

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Engineering Technology

believeshould be critical components of a program preparing individuals with a high level ofcompetence in the field.MethodologyThe Delphi technique was utilized because it pools the knowledge of experts within a definedfield to build a consensus to forecast what is likely to occur in the years ahead. Such projectionsare very accurate because it is utilizing the knowledge of those who are at the cutting edge ofresearch and study in a particular field and are therefore very much in touch with what the issuesand trends are in a field. The Delphi method has been very useful to other curricular areas topool expert knowledge for planning for future trends [5], [6], [7]. A panel of experts was identifiedfor participation in the study that included individuals

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth Van Ruitenbeek, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Marina Miletic, University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Graduate Studies

engineering education.Because student chapters are typically isolated geographically, the ASEE annual conference is anideal place for student chapter leaders to meet and exchange ideas about planning chapteractivities and events. Thus, the national ASEE organization can best support established studentchapters by facilitating student participation and interaction at the annual conference. The ASEEnational organization already helps student members attend this important annual conference bynot charging them a conference registration fee. This assistance is much appreciated and shouldbe continued. However, recognizing that the national conference is such a valuable part of theinteraction between student chapters and that travel costs can be

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tebbe, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Stewart Ross, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Sharon Kvamme, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato; Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato

chapter. Sharon plans to continue her education at the graduate level in the thermal-fluids area.Brian Weninger, Minnesota State University-Mankato Brian Weninger is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Following graduation he is pursuing a Master of Science degree at Minnesota State.Jess Boardman, Minnesota State University-Mankato Jess Boardman is a graduating senior in the Mechanical Engineering program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He currently serves as the President of the local ASHRAE student chapter and plans to continue working at McNeilus Truck Manufacturing (MTM) following graduation

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Birmingham, Grove City College; David Adams, Grove City College

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Computers in Education

elements that are unique to their design or clever combinations of multiple game design techniques?These criteria are then weighted heavily toward game play and completeness, while thecreativity and exploratory design aspects differentiate the impressive games from the averageand good games. While this may seem vague (e.g., average versus good), it is very apparent toboth the students and faculty how the games should be categorized.3.2.Comp 446In Comp 446, the students will apply their game development knowledge to creating 3D games,using another LaMothe book7. The course plan is to create a specification at the start of the classdescribing a simple 3D-shooter type game that will be built from the ground up. The 3D-shootergame is a perfect

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sorraya Khiewnavawongsa, Purdue University; Kathryne Newton, Purdue University; Edie Schmidt, Purdue University; Patrick Green, Purdue University

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Engineering Technology

whowere reluctant to complete the survey at that time were provided a faxed copy for completion andreturn by fax.Survey Project Actions: • Refine Survey Instrument • Receive contact lists from Celadon and plan timeline for pilot test and student implementation of survey • Pilot test of survey (2-3 people) and make adjustments as necessary, final approval • Implementation of survey • Validation of survey results and analysis of data (statistical results and development of graphs) • Write management report detailing findings, conclusions and recommendationsSurvey questionsThe survey was originally created for a project conducted earlier. To provide for consistency incomparison of results, most questions remained the same as

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

year, he plans on attending graduate school to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University Dr. C. Greg Jensen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He has also worked for Boeing, Lockheed, and United Technologies. His current research interests are in the area of integration, optimization and customization of CAx tools, with a second focus in the direct machining of CAD topology.Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University Daniel Korth graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Spanish fluently and has spent time living in

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert O'Neill, Florida Gulf Coast University; Chris Geiger; Kristine Csavina, The CORE Institute; Cindy Orndoff

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Civil Engineering

include interdisciplinary engineering, asset management, decision-making, GASB#34, economic development, performance assessment, policy, performance-assessment, organizational assessment, and public relations. Dr. Orndoff’s research incorporates economics, public administration, public policy, political science, public finance, planning, and sociology aspects Page 12.1618.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 “Making Statics Dynamic!” -Combining Lecture and Laboratory into an Interdisciplinary, Problem-based, Active Learning Environment.AbstractThe new U.A

Conference Session

Engineering Economy: Beyond the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donald Remer, Harvey Mudd College; Karen Ahle, Raytheon; Kevin Alley, Southwest Research Institute; John Silny, Raytheon; Karen Hsin, Accenture; Elijah Kwitman, Harvey Mudd College; Allison Hutchings, Harvey Mudd College

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Engineering Economy

. After graduation he plans to travel and pursue career opportunities in the field of engineering design and systems.Allison Hutchings, Harvey Mudd College Allison Hutchings graduated from Harvey Mudd College in Claremont, California in May 2007 with a B.S. in engineering. She plans to attend graduate school. Her interests are in structures and dynamics of aerospace systems. Page 12.411.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Cost Estimating Certificates Offered by Professional Societies in the United States and AbroadAbstractMany projects in industry and

Conference Session

Recruiting, Retention and Diversity in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Engineering Technology

well as those planned for futuresemesters.Though increasing enrollments is a goal, it is more of a side benefit than a primary aim. Theprimary goal is to make sure that students have a clear understanding of the options available tothem so they can make informed decisions about which type of program is the best fit; whichwill allow them the highest level of enjoyment in their courses, academic program, andeventually, in their professional careers. It is our belief that Engineering and EngineeringTechnology are equal options; each suited to a different type of student. It really depends uponthe particular student and his/her areas of interest and future goals which constitutes the betterchoice.BackgroundPenn State Altoona is one of nineteen

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhili (Jerry) Gao; Virendra Varma, Missouri Western State University; Eric Asa, North Dakota State University

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Construction

, media and tools for the mechanics of materials course. The impact onstudent outcome and future environment is also a part of targeted data. The study was motivated,initially, by the Goal Three of the Five Year Strategic Plan of Missouri Western StateUniversity.2 “Strengthen existing and develop new academic programs, taking into consideration the educational and career needs of students and the economic, social, and cultural needs of the community.” (Academic Affairs and Enrollment Management--Goal Three)Goal three above is supported by investigating, developing, applying, and enhancing the newtechnologies and approaches on teaching for new generation students. As a result of theimplementation of this study, the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Ye, Polytechnic University; Roshan Abraham, Polytechnic University; Gunter Georgi, Polytechnic University

that werepreviously intangible...” The groups that were most successful used the suggested basic chassis design andconcentrated their efforts on the cells. One common pitfall was to add too many cells to asingle car or over-complicating the design. Some student expressed their opinions that therewas no real use in creating a citrus powered car and that they were turned off by using Legocomponents in the experiment. This is an intrinsic issue with using Lego components but it isfelt that the flexibility and convenience of using Lego components outweighs any suchconcerns.6. Future Plans Some student teams created hybrid cars running from both citrus cells and a pre-chargedcapacitor in series. This boosts the initial power delivered

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Industrial Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ranjeet Agarwala, East Carolina University; Tarek Abdel-Salam; Mohammed Faruqi, Texas A&M University-Kingsville

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Engineering Technology

DescriptionThe course is planned to give students a general idea and skills in thermal-fluidsystems, an prospect for hands-on laboratory work and to support students interestedin majoring in technology related professions. One of the desired goals of the course isto incorporate laboratory experiments that will be performed by the students to furtherattract their interest in thermal-fluids area and to generate real-world data sets forprocessing, analysis and reporting.The thermal and fluid systems course is required for all students graduating with degreesin Industrial Engineering Technology, Design and Distribution. The course is describedas the design and analysis of thermal and power systems including boilers, airconditioning, refrigeration, pumps

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kausalai Wijekumar, The Pennsylvania State University Beaver; Brian Cameron, The Pennsylvania State University

are also instructed to plan for adebate which focuses the student’s attention on analyzing the situation, assessing the alternatives,taking a stand on which side of the issue they stand, justify the stand with citations and resourcesfrom their research. Figure 2 shows a sample of another problem that is described to the studentbut followed by questions to the students that requires them to focus on the outcomes but nojustification for their conclusions. It is hypothesized that the framing of the debate shown inFigure 1 will result in more argumentation and justifications for solutions than the recallapproach suggested in the question from Figure 2. Studying what types of tasks in the discussionforums result in what types of postings by

Conference Session

Manufacturing Engineering Technology Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Otieno, Northern Illinois University

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Engineering Technology

Intelligent Systems, 13(4), 2005, pp 223-230. 5. Society of Manufacturing Engineers. “Manufacturing Education Plan: Phase I Report. Industry Identifies Competency Gaps Among Newly Hired Engineering Graduates”, Manufacturing Education for the 21st Century, Vol IV, 1997. 6. Rogers, D., Stratton, M. and King, R. “Manufacturing Education Plan: 1999 Critical Competency Gaps”, Manufacturing Education for the 21st Century, 1999. 7. Otieno, A. and Mirman, C., “A Laboratory Based Programmable Logic Controller (plc) Course for a Manufacturing Curriculum”, Proceedings of the 2003 ASEE Annual Conference and Exhibition. Nashville, TN, June 19 – 19, 2003

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University

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International

Vector Base for the Bitmap Base servers.Dynamic educational planning in the form of an educational calendar of all courses togetherwith their syllabus and topics is the main specification of the implemented remote controleducation system software.The educational management system (including all educational category) includes visualand sound transmission of the lecturer via a powerful data bank (in form of an abstract class)on the learner's side, educational environments such as electronic whiteboards, etc, thepossibility of holding abstract labs and abstract visits, etc, the possibility of holding scientificconferences and educational staff sessions, a dynamic informative system, the possibility touse electronic sources and libraries as well as

Conference Session

Design Experiences in Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer Mullin, Virginia Tech; Jinsoo Kim, Korea National University of Education; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

5did not have significant gains (p > 0.05) in general knowledge between the pre- and post-test. Several students in Group 5 did not complete the pre-test due to timing issues (i.e.there was insufficient time during the workshop due to other planned activities). Table 2: Pre- and Post-test Mean Scores Group N Mean SD 1 pretest 26 52.58 12.297 posttest 26 59.81 10.385 2 pretest 25 57.56 10.377 posttest 25 69.72 9.775 3

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David LaGraffe, Air Force Institute of Technology; James Petrosky, Air Force Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

, objectives and lesson plans, or else it would quickly lose support amongthe faculty. This was met through utilizing an interdisciplinary mix of standing AFIT coursesand by leveraging our relationship with Wright State University under the Dayton Area GraduateSchool Initiative (DAGSI) – a collaboration of Ohio universities that share students, courses andresearch facilities in the engineering disciplines. Another constraint was to establish the newprogram with a minimum of additional faculty. AFIT has more flexibility with moving facultypositions into alternate disciplines than many schools because of the military faculty. With 50%of the military faculty rotating every 3-4 years, AFIT can quickly rotate faculty into positionswith specialized

Conference Session

Curriculum Implementation of Materials Advances

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yaomin Dong, Kettering University; Jacqueline El-Sayed, Kettering University

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Materials

, fiber thickness, andproperties of fiber and resin materials are among the input data in the FEA. FIGURE 7 showsthe deformation under the given loads. Page 12.1050.9 FIGURE 6 – FINITE ELEMENT MODEL FIGURE 7 – FINITE ELEMENT ANALYSIS4. Course Assessment Survey QuestionsFor continuity within the specialty, it is planned to add several lectures of composite materials atintroductory level onto the existing course “Mechanical Properties of Polymers (MECH 580)”.Systematic assessment will be carried out in order to obtain feedback from the students. Theseassessment results will help fine-tune the

Conference Session

Approaches to Learning Outcomes Assessment in Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lorraine Fleming, Howard University; Kami Carey, Howard University

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Liberal Education

Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.Kami Carey, Howard University KAMI CAREY is a Ph.D candidate at Howard University in the department of Communications and Culture. Her research interest include identifying ideologies and identities of Black sojourners. She plans to teach at Southern Polytechnic State University in the Fall of 2007. Page 12.1458.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Road to the Global Engineer: Using Liberal Arts Prerequisites Effectively in Engineering DesignAbstract This paper examines the role liberal arts education plays in providing theengineering

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

memorable for thestudents.No attempt was made to assess impacts on learning for subjects with and withoutpodcasts; this was planned as assessment in the second offering of such a class. Ideally,two sections with large enrollments would create a better assessment setting for suchobjectives. A preliminary plan for this study is underway for Fall 2007.As podcasting is new to education, the first assessment focused on application of suchtechnology within university courses. With this feedback podcast episodes can be betterdesigned and integrated to achieve retention goals and pedagogical strategies. At theconclusion of the course, a survey was used to assess student opinion of the PEL course,and the podcasts in particular. The results are summarized in

Conference Session

Manufacturing Capstone and Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Rajadas, Arizona State University; Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University

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Engineering Technology

. Occasionally, black light is used to enhance the visualization process. Page 12.466.6 5 Figure 3 – Completed Wind TunnelFuture plans include installation of a more powerful motor and more efficient fan, in addition tothe redesigned inlet mentioned above, which will increase the maximum speed to about 85 mph.Additional improvements which will occur as funding becomes available include enhancedinstrumentation and data acquisition equipment, and enhanced flow visualization capability.Example ProjectsWhile the wind tunnel has been built with teaching as its primary function

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Warren Hull, Louisiana State University; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University; David Bowles, Louisiana State University

. Page 12.279.2They worked on their individual syllabi, as well as college-wide plans for a COECommunication Studio. They shared their ideas about an engineering graduate’s need forcommunication skills and their newly-revised syllabi with faculty members representing allcolleges, who provided an interdisciplinary audience for their perspectives.The follow-on CxC 2006 Faculty Institute had 33 faculty participants, with engineering facultymaking up the majority. The focus of the 2006 Summer Institute was on assessment strategies inthe four communications flavors: oral, written, visual, and technological. Not only didparticipants explore assessment strategies and rubric design, they also learned ways to effectivelyintegrate iterative assessment

Conference Session

Graduate Education and Undergraduate Research in ET

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Arbuckle, Western Kentucky University; Dale McDaniel, Western Kentucky University

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Engineering Technology

. As educationalinstitutions partner with industrial organizations to fulfill this need the preferred delivery methodof programs must be examined.This paper describes a study to determine the need for an online Master of Science inTechnology Management in a regional service area. While this program will be availableworldwide, our university requires that we demonstrate a regional need for all new programs.Human resource professionals were surveyed to determine their plans for hiring, or placingemployees in graduate programs. This study also sought to determine if industrial partners havea preference for the delivery method of master’s programs available to their employees.Survey results indicated that industrial partners were interested in

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernd Widdig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology

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International

AC 2007-854: EDUCATING ENGINEERS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKPLACEBernd Widdig, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Bernd Widdig is Associate Director of the MIT International Science and Technology Initiative (MISTI), MIT's cornerstone program of International Education. In this position he is involved in the coordination and expansion of MISTI's eight country programs around the world and in the overall strategic planning of MIT's efforts in international education. In addition, he is director of the MIT-Germany Program, which he founded in 1996. He received his Ph.D. in German studies from Stanford University in 1988.Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology Jack R. Lohmann is vice provost

Conference Session

Innovations for the Senior Year of the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregory Davis, Kettering University; Craig Hoff, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

than current production snowmobiles, while maintaining the performancelevels expected of a typical snowmobile. Further, the modified snowmobiles are also expected tobe cost-effective and comfortable for the operators to drive. Finally, the environmental hazardsof snowmobiles have come under scrutiny by environmental protection organizations and thefederal government. Currently, parks are operating under a temporary winter use plan whichrestricts the number of snowmobiles entering the parks per day. All snowmobiles are required tobe Best Available Technology (BAT), which are the cleanest and quietest commerciallyavailable snowmobiles.3 Thus, the development of clean snowmobile technology is also an areaof interest to manufacturers. Events