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Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Farhad Azadivar, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth; Bradley Kramer, Kansas State University

hope is to bringalong the technological innovation to the region and create additional jobs and economicdevelopment for the region.Having these centers owned and controlled by the university, like teaching hospitals that areoperated by medical schools, provides a great opportunity for advancing engineering education.Consequently, it is no surprise that some (though not as many as there should be) colleges ofengineering have taken advantage of this opportunity. These colleges have established aninternal internship program through which engineering students are hired as part-time interns andwork as a full fledged engineers on projects contracted with the industry. Although theadvantages of operating these centers in terms of the quality of

Conference Session

Capstone Design & Project Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wayne Walter, Rochester Institute of Technology; Jeffrey Webb, Rochester Institute of Technology; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Elizabeth DeBartolo, Rochester Institute of Technology; Margaret Bailey, Rochester Institute of Technology; George Slack, Rochester Institute of Technology

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

received his BS and MS degress in Mechanical Engineering from Rochester Institute of Technology. Jeff has also worked for the Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Southco, Pall Filtration, and as a Teaching Assistant at RIT. His thesis and duties at RIT focused mainly in the area of Robotics. He can be reached at coolwebb@gmail.com.Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology MARK SMITH is Director of the Multidisciplinary Design (MSD), Product Development (MPD), and Manufacturing Leadership (MML) programs at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Prior to joining RIT, he spent nearly 20 years in medical electronics R&D. Mr. Smith has an MS in Electrical Engineering from the University of

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IE and EM Program Mangement

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Hagenberger, Valparaiso University; Peter Johnson, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University; Jeffrey Will, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Kathleen Sevener, Valparaiso University

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Engineering Management

,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2005).4. C. P. Edmonson and D. Summers, “Structuring a Project Management Course to Develop Team Skills,” Proceedings of the 2005 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2005).5. R. J. Parden, “Engineering Management, an Umbrella Degree,” Proceedings of the 2001 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (2001).6. T. Smith, “Engineering Management: The Practical Discipline,” Proceedings of the 1997 American Society for Engineering Education Annual Conference & Exposition (1997).7. W. J. Daughton, “Using the Baldrige Criteria to Teach Introductory

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Women, Minorities and the New Engineering Educator

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noel Schulz, Mississippi State University; Kirk Schulz, Mississippi State University

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New Engineering Educators

researchers. PhD studentscan be the group lead and develop leadership skills within the sub-group.Turning Graduate Students into Professional ResearchersProposal Writing OpportunitiesFollowing graduation, many graduate students will be involved in writing proposals for projectsin federal research laboratories, academia, and industry. It is critical that students get involved inlearning to write proposals, or at least helping to write proposals, while in graduate schools.Journal Paper Writing and Paper ReviewsPeer-reviewed journal papers are the academic currency of today at virtually all universities. Assuch, it is critical that graduate students learn the details of how papers are published. For newstudents in a research group, they can read over

Conference Session

Meeting ABET Requirements

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Liang Zhu, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Mechanical Engineering

order to assess this Page 12.1314.7in a quantitative fashion, the instructor developed a laboratory assignment that targeted thedesign process. The grade on this assignment paired with the grade on the design processsection of the final design report, comprise the quantitative assessment of student progress inthe outcome identified above. This process has proved to be valuable as it requires instructorsto insure that they have not only defined their course outcomes, but are also measuring themin some quantitative fashion. After collecting the data for all students in each course, thecourse outcomes are mapped to the ABET outcomes and a

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gina Montgomery, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

future engineers must be givenopportunities to learn how to perform effectively in this market.A methodology to provide students an opportunity to learn about challenges in global markets isfor them to use multimedia courseware in the classrooms1,3,6. A case study was developed foreither a laboratory or classroom setting with the intent to improve a student's learning experienceand knowledge retention rate. This paper documents the development of a multi-media casestudy which provides a deep understanding of acoustics engineering and global projectmanagement concepts to engineering students.The next section describes the case study that was developed by students and faculty members

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Multidisciplinary Teams

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

. • Topics: design process, creative design, project management, team work, business basics, product / project lifecycles. (possibly could have ethics and oral/written communication) • Multi-disciplinary project assigned. D. Freshman course • “How Things Work” – show the interdisciplinary nature of engineered products, engineering projects, and their manufacture/construction. • Hands-on laboratory (product teardowns, field trips) E. Suite of Design • Create a suite of design electives organized

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International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chris Swan, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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International

participant in finding ways to reduce schistosome exposure along theriver.In five trips, various Tufts’ student teams have visited Kwabeng to evaluate the conditions thatlead to schistosomiasis outbreaks. Specifically, efforts have included two separate diseaseprevalence studies, providing drugs to Ghana Health Services for treatment of all self-reportedand field laboratory confirmed cases, conducting Cercariometry studies sufficient to identify “hotspots” of disease transmission, and evaluating methods to manage water resources in the area. a b Figure 1 Kwabeng, Ghana Efforts in 2005: a) Assessment of River Flow Characteristics and b) Presentation to Local ResidentsInitial

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Multidisciplinary and Liberal Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Tech.

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

chemistry component was introduced in terms of issues, as process engineering,involving energy and mass balances. The material science component was less problematicand though delivered in a traditional way, it required students to participate, in small teams, inboth laboratory and library investigative projects.In 2005, with a prevailing school’s stance towards PBL (Problem-based learning) coursedelivery, there was an opportunity to further fine-tune phenomenological approaches inengineering education. As a result, the subjects of chemistry/process engineering andmaterials science were to be merged into a single one semester subject with an allocation of 5hours per week. The course developed and introduced in 2007, further integrated

Conference Session

Sustainable Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Beckman, University of Pittsburgh; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Gena Kovalcik, University of Pittsburgh; Matthew Mehalik, University of Pittsburgh; Robert Ries, University of Pittsburgh; Kim Needy, University of Pittsburgh; Laura Schaefer, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Environmental Engineering

; asubstantial portion of the course will focus on student conducted research using bothexperimentation and analysis methodologies. UNICAMP or in some cases an industrial, non-governmental organization (NGO) or governmental partner will provide field laboratory space.3.1.3 Preparation for Study in BrazilExposure to international sustainability issues is an integral part of the proposed IGERTeducation program. In order for the IGERT Fellows to more effectively study, research and livein Brazil for an extended period of time, they will take three semesters of Brazilian Portugueseand a one semester IGERT seminar. The first two semesters of Portuguese will be existing five-credit courses that introduce the students to the practical vocabulary and grammar

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Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers in the World of Corporate Business / Engineering and Poverty

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Catalano, State University of New York-Binghamton

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Engineering Ethics

Humanitarian Opportunities for Service, ETHOS, states as theirpurpose to “facilitate research and the development of appropriate technology by formingcollaborative North-South partnerships between universities, research laboratories,engineers and non-governmental organizations in foreign countries.”16New Pedagogy: Service Learning A new pedagogy which has been gaining increasing attention across the universityparticularly in engineering is a form of experiential education known as service-learning.Service-learning is a teaching and learning strategy that integrates meaningful communityservice with instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civicresponsibility, and strengthen communities and thus may be an important

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Sullivan, The College of New Jersey; Stephen O'Brien, The College of New Jersey

(FVC).[1] The FIRST Vex Challenge is modeled after the FRC but has greatlyreduced the cost and capital investment of the program by reducing the size of the robotand limiting its construction to a specified set of standardized components.This author has used the Vex design system[2] as a teaching tool within the TechnologyEducation/Pre-engineering teacher education program of The College of New Jersey.Through a series of projects the students are required to apply a consistent methodologywith regards to the design process. The Vex system allows for rapid prototyping andtesting of ideas as the students work up possible design approaches.The paper examines the students’ perception of the design process as both an abstractconcept and as a tool to

Conference Session

Computer-Assisted Lab Studies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ramesh Prasad, University of New Brunswick-St. John; Ryan Munro, University of New Brunswick-St. John

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

AC 2007-2839: PC-BASED MEASUREMENT OF THE HEAT OF COMBUSTIONOF A SOLID FUEL USING OXYGEN BOMB CALORIMETERRamesh Prasad, University of New Brunswick-St. John Ramesh C. Prasad, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB, Canada has been associated with Engineering education in India and Canada during the last several decades. He obtained B.Sc.Eng.(ME) from Bhagalpur University, India, M.Tech.(ME) from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, India, M.Sc.E. and Ph.D. from the University of New brunswick, Canada. His primary teaching and research interests are in the area of thermophysical properties of fluids and heat transfer enhancement.Ryan Munro

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Direct Measures of Student Performance

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bronzini, George Mason University; John Matusik, The Engineering Groupe

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Civil Engineering

AC 2007-502: USING THE SENIOR DESIGN JURY TO DIRECTLY ASSESSPROGRAM OUTCOMESMichael Bronzini, George Mason University Michael S. Bronzini currently holds the Dewberry Chair in Civil, Environmental, and Infrastructure Engineering (CEIE) in the Volgenau School of Information Technology and Engineering at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia, and is also the Chair of the CEIE Department. Prior positions include Director of the Center for Transportation Analysis at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Chair of the Department of Civil Engineering at Penn State University, and Director of the Transportation Center and Professor of Civil Engineering at the University of Tennessee. Dr

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

cost estimation and related topics at Universities such as UCLA, Caltech, Page 12.411.5University of California at Riverside, and the University of Wisconsin at Madison. These shortcourses have also been presented at over 25 companies, national laboratories, and governmentagencies. Many of these engineers and managers have strongly felt this topic should be introducedinto the engineering undergraduate curriculum. To prepare our graduates at Harvey MuddCollege for the challenges they will be facing in their careers in the complex global economy, wehave introduced an elective course on cost estimation for our engineering majors. This

Conference Session

Graduate Student Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy; Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

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Graduate Studies

AC 2007-617: UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH AS A MOTIVATION FORATTENDING GRADUATE SCHOOLNihad Dukhan, University of Detroit Mercy Nihad Dukhan is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy, where he teaches courses in heat transfer, thermodynamics and energy systems. His ongoing pedagogical interests include developing undergraduate research programs, service-learning programs, and assessing their impact on students’ soft skills. His technical research areas are advanced cooling technologies for high-power devices. Dr. Dukhan earned his BS, MS, and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toledo.Michael Jenkins, University of Detroit Mercy

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Crystal Bateman, Brigham Young University; Janell Armstrong, Brigham Young University; C. Richard Helps, Brigham Young University

the availability of devices andsupport systems is growing rapidly. This standard will become a foundation of futurecommonplace technologies.Topics in wireless mesh networking should be presented to Information Technology andComputer Engineering Technology students to ensure they are well-grounded in this emergingarea. This paper describes an instructional module. It includes background information on thetechnology, the key concepts students must understand regarding ZigBee networking, theselection of a development environment, and the design of a hands-on lab experience. We brieflydiscuss the necessity of teaching this technology.IntroductionPervasive computing, first expounded by Mark Weiser1, embraces technologies that are socommonplace and

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kim Nankivell, Purdue University-Calumet; Jana Whittington, Purdue University-Calumet; Joy Colwell, Purdue University-Calumet

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Engineering Design Graphics

with certificates in web design and electronic publishing.Due to the tremendous growth in the CGT program over the last six years, the program hasbegun to explore the Distance Education (DE) and hybrid course option to address the growingneeds for classroom and laboratory space. PUC currently uses WebCT Vista as its coursemanagement software. The CGT program has already been using Vista for supplemental supportfor its traditional classes.DiscussionBecause of its rapid growth, the CGT program has embraced online and hybrid coursedevelopment to alleviate some of the resource restrictions caused by this growth. The offering ofonline courses will assist in the freeing up the classroom space, which is currently at a criticalshortage.For purposes of

Conference Session

Programming for Engineering Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christian Hipp, University of South Carolina; Veronica Addison, University of South Carolina

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-1176: THE EFFECTS OF PRIOR COMPUTER EXPERIENCES INCONSIDERING ENGINEERING STUDENTS' ABILITY TO SOLVE OPEN-ENDEDPROBLEMSChristian Hipp, University of South CarolinaVeronica Addison, University of South Carolina Page 12.1417.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The effects of prior computer experiences in considering engineering students’ ability to solve open-ended problems ABSTRACTThis paper relates one part of a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded, exploratory researchproject in the Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement Program (CCLI). The researchproject’s objective is to

Conference Session

Technology Integration in the Classroom for Manufacturing II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Smith, Purdue University; Niaz Latif, Purdue University; Stephen Elliott, Purdue University

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Manufacturing

Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Technology. He teaches a junior-level course in Automatic Identification and Data Capture (AIDC), and two graduate-level courses, Biometric Technology and Applications, and AIDC for the Enterprise. He is the past Vice Chair of the International Committee for Information Technology Standards, and has been the Head of Delegation for the WG1 Vocabulary working group within the ISO/IEC JTC 1 SC37 committee on Biometrics. Dr. Elliott is the head of the Biometrics Standards, Performance, and Assurance Laboratory at Purdue University. He is also involved in educational initiatives for the American National Standards Institute, and is a member of

Conference Session

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

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Women in Engineering

chair and, together, they mapped out a course schedule and toured the campus. A high school senior was invited by her eMentor to visit her research lab and assist in teaching an undergraduate course. The student was so excited to actually experience procedures she had only read about in textbooks (her high school did not have a lab). Even after the student left Hawaii for college, they have maintained a very close relationship. Currently, this student is also a contributing journalist to isisHawaii’s website, sharing her new experiences at an East Coast university.Pilot programIn October 2003, WIT Oahu and isisHawaii asked a central Oahu public high school -- MililaniHigh (MHS) – to participate in the

Conference Session

Graphics and Visualization

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard Onyancha, University of New Hampshire; Erick Towle, University of New Hampshire; Brad Kinsey, University of New Hampshire

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Engineering Design Graphics

) test, which was developed to assess the selfconfidence of students related to spatial tasks, see Kinsey et al11 for details. These web-basedtests consisted of three dimensional representations of different objects in both solid and nohidden line representations. The web-based software recorded the radio button the studentselected for each of the test questions. To ensure anonymity, an encrypted universityidentification code was used as opposed to the student’s name for data analysis purposes. The tests were administered to 86 freshmen mechanical engineering students in CEPSwho were enrolled in ME 441 Engineering Graphics during the fall semester of 2006. Thiscourse consisted of three 1-hour lectures and a one 2-hour laboratory meeting

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

AC 2007-1234: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO? ENGINEERING STUDENTS'PERSISTENCE IS BASED ON LITTLE EXPERIENCE OR DATAGary Lichtenstein, Stanford University Gary Lichtenstein, Ed.D., is a Consulting Associate Professor of Engineering at Stanford University, specializing in quantitative and qualitative research methods. His areas of intellectual interest include engineering education, community-based research, and education evaluation and policy. His extensive teaching experience includes courses on qualitative research methods (for graduate students), and on writing and critical thinking (for students ranging from high school to professionals). He lives in southeast Utah. He can be contacted at

Conference Session

Leadership Perspectives in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.657.5Technology (BMIT )”, who involves testing, maintenance, repair, and calibration of theequipment used to deliver health care. The Biomedical Instrumentation Technician (BMIT),who also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician, or Biomedical EngineeringTechnician (BMET), works closely with other health care professionals. They are commonlypart of the hospital engineering division. Specialization areas include clinical radiology,ultrasound, cardiac monitoring, nuclear medicine laboratory, respiratory care, and therapeuticequipment. Graduates find employment with hospitals, biomedical instrumentationmanufacturers, and service organizations that specialize in biomedical instrumentation.Future Development of Biomedical Engineering:In

Conference Session

Patenting & IP Issues for Commercializing University-Developed Technology and Launching Innovative Technical Entrepreneurship Ventures in Universities

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Baker, Michigan Technological University; Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University; Richard Berkey, Michigan Technological University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

agreements, and other related agreements with industrial partners. Jim is a registered Patent Agent and holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering, an M.S. in Civil Engineering and a Ph.D. in Environmental Engineering from Michigan Technological University.Mary Raber, Michigan Technological University Ms. Mary Raber is the director of the Enterprise Program at MTU. In this role, she secures funding and projects from external sources, oversees day-to-day operation of the program and teaches various instructional modules in the curriculum. Prior to Michigan Tech, Ms. Raber worked in the automotive industry for 14 years, holding various positions in engineering and management. Mary holds a B.S.M.E

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hamad Albadr, Riyadh College of Technology

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Engineering Technology

Page 12.315.5Technology (BMIT )”, who involves testing, maintenance, repair, and calibration of theequipment used to deliver health care. The Biomedical Instrumentation Technician (BMIT),who also known as a Biomedical Equipment Technician, or Biomedical EngineeringTechnician (BMET), works closely with other health care professionals. They are commonlypart of the hospital engineering division. Specialization areas include clinical radiology,ultrasound, cardiac monitoring, nuclear medicine laboratory, respiratory care, and therapeuticequipment. Graduates find employment with hospitals, biomedical instrumentationmanufacturers, and service organizations that specialize in biomedical instrumentation.Future Development of Biomedical Engineering:In

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University; W. Vincent Wilding, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Danny Olsen, Brigham Young University

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Chemical Engineering

accreditation requirements.8 Critical aspects of our plan include:definition of program objectives; the method used to define student outcomes and competencies;definition of mastery levels that reflect the relative importance of individual competencies;definition of a core set of competencies targeted for mastery by all of our students; feedbackfrom our constituencies; a variety of assessment tools including both direct and indirectinstruments; and methods for continuous evaluation and improvement of our curriculum,teaching pedagogy, and the assessment plan itself. Assessment of student proficiency isperformed at the competency level in order to provide detailed feedback necessary to facilitateevaluation and improvement of student learning.We have

Conference Session

Computer Tools for Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Odis Griffin, Virginia Tech

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Computers in Education

Engineering Exploration (EngE1024).Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech JENNY L. LO is an assistant professor in the Department of Engineering Education in the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech. She received her Ph.D. in chemical engineering at Carnegie Mellon and her B.S. in chemical engineering at Tulane University.Odis Griffin, Virginia Tech HAYDEN GRIFFIN is currently professor and head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. He holds BSME and MSME degrees from Texas Tech University and a Ph.D. in Engineering Mechanics from VPI&SU. He had 13 years of experience in industry and government laboratories prior to joining Virginia Tech in 1985

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Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Reisel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

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Engineering and Public Policy

AC 2007-484: THE DEVELOPMENT OF ENERGY POLICIES BYUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING STUDENTSJohn Reisel, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee John R. Reisel is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM.) He serves as Director of the Combustion Diagnostics Lab, Associate Director of the Center for Alternative Fuels, and co-Director of the Energy Conversion Efficiency Lab. His research efforts focus on combustion and energy utilization. Dr. Reisel was a 2005 recipient of the UWM Distinguished Undergraduate Teaching Award, the 2000 UWM-College of Engineering and Applied Science Outstanding Teaching Award, and a 1998 recipient of the SAE Ralph R

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Summer Dann Johnson; Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University; Brenda Nixon, Louisiana State University; Daivon Craft, Louisiana State University; Cheryle Peters, Louisiana State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Cain Center for Scientific, Technological, Engineering and Mathematical Literacy. She is responsible for developing and implementing continuing education programs for K-12 science teachers. Dr. Nixon has been teaching for over 20 years and currently works in the redesigned high school teacher preparation program. Dr. Nixon has Master and Doctorate of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction in Science Based courses.Warren Waggenspack, Louisiana State University Warren N. Waggenspack, Jr. is currently the Associate Dean for Engineering Undergraduates and holder of the Ned Adler Professorship in Mechanical Engineering at Louisiana State University. He obtained both his