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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

projects are implemented in the foundation, students have input in projectselection. Projects progressively become more open-ended throughout the curriculum.As an example, the first semester sophomore project was to build an aquatic robot for aswimming pool that met customer needs and to produce a manufacturing plan that explicitlyprojected the cost of delivering the robot demand to the market. We selected five companionone-hour modules for the project. They were: Materials Selection, Manufacturing Processes I,Strength of Materials, Dynamic Mechanics, and Instrumentation. During the semester weoffered a sixth non-required module: Manufacturing Processes II.Four of the six modules were directly relevant to the project. The Materials Selection

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mani Mina, Iowa State University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

issues, it makes sense to provide them with a conceptual-basedtechnology education. This paper covers the major premise of our efforts, the way it is planned,the way we include all majors in the college, and the way we work together to make it happen.This is a collegewide effort that includes all levels from the dean and the dean’s office to theindividual departments, as well as some of our graduate and undergraduate students. The bigchallenge is how to teach the classes—i.e., who the audience is. This paper shows the detailedplanning, implementation, and early results and challenges of our first course developments andimplementations. The paper provides examples of classes, the material that we cover in the firstclass for non-majors, and the

Conference Session

Assessment of K-12 Engineering Programs and Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sean Brophy, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

40 minutes to construct, revise, deal with challenges,rebuild as necessary and finally use a compound structure of a hotel and surroundingswimming pools. Throughout this 40 minute period (long beyond the expected attention span ofa child her age) the young builder was focused on executing a plan that seemed to be very vividto her. We argue that close observation of how she conducted herself as a master builder revealsa mental model for the structure that was being followed while remaining sufficiently open toother input. Accepting help from others and allowing their participation in the building activitywas welcomed but it had to conform to her model. When other children violated this expectationthe master builder was quick to “correct” the

Conference Session

Bioengineering laboratories: Bringing research into the classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rupa Iyer, University of Houston (CoE)

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Biological & Agricultural

the real world. With a combination of field experience, wet and in silico labs, thestudents will gain a unique perspective on modern day science. In addition, the modular natureof this curriculum makes it very flexible to integrate it into microbiology, environmental biology,biotechnology, and chemistry.3. Project Plan Page 12.322.3Currently the biology department offers only one course, “Principles of Biotechnology” thatsurveys molecular methods used in modern biotechnology. Guest presentations on legal, ethical,medical and business aspects of biotechnology cover the relevance of biotechnology in this field.However, it does not discuss the

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifford Stover, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

• A list of primary and alternate courses which constitute a program of study in this concentration area. • A brief description of the student’s educational objectives and career plans and how these are related to the concentration area proposed. Indicate any special background or preparation that may motivate this choice.The preliminary proposal is then discussed with the student’s tech elective faculty advisor aswell as their academic advisor. If the student’s academic advisor approves of the concentrationarea, the student’s tech elective package will then be signed and returned. Page 12.1253.4The final proposal is now

Conference Session

Retention of STEM Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ibibia Dabipi, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore; Joseph Arumala, University of Maryland-Eastern Shore

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Minorities in Engineering

pursued through the five-year UMCP plan for cooperativeengineering education which combines classroom theory with career-related workexperience. Individual counseling is available for students desiring to transfer to otherinstitutions. The Engineering Program is founded on the basic sciences and emphasizesthe development of a high degree of technical competence. It integrates these elements:(1) basic sciences, including mathematics, physics, and chemistry; (2) engineeringsciences including mechanics of solids and fluids, engineering materials,thermodynamics, electrical and electronic circuits, and transport phenomena; (3)engineering design which applies the above elements into the creation of systems,components and processes while optimizing

Conference Session

Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

sciencedevelopment using engineering concepts as the guiding tool.Who are We?Douglas L. Jamerson Elementary School was built in 2003 in a predominantly ethnically isolatedinner city neighborhood. Its location facilitated ethnicity integration without the aid of a districtassigned plan. During its first year of operation, the school applied for and received a grant fromthe Magnet Schools Assistance Program (MSAP) that provided additional resources to supportits curriculum and faculty development. The school has a K-5 student population with no specialenrolment criteria and definitely functions as a typical full service neighborhood school. It hasmore than 600 students and at least 3 classrooms at each grade level. Student talents and abilitiesare normally

Conference Session

Learning Needs and Educational Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sheree Watson, Montana State University; Heidi Sherick, Montana State University; Carolyn Plumb, Montana State University

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Minorities in Engineering

responses mentioned teamwork, and fivecommented learning about how to adjust engineering activities to a youngeraudience.Implementing the Service-Learning ActivitiesThe service-learning project culminated with student groups demonstrating theiractivities on real life middle school students. We originally planned for studentteams to go into a middle school math classroom and “teach” their activity as ateam. We were unable to implement this plan because of the difficulty in everystudent’s schedule meshing with traditional school day schedules. Instead, wewere able to take advantage of a university holiday in November (Election Day)to have students present their activity to an after school program at the local Boysand Girls Club. The audience at the

Conference Session

Emerging Information Technologies

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Pickard, East Carolina University; Philip Lunsford, East Carolina University; Chip Popoviciu, Cisco Systems, Inc.

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Information Systems

uninterruptedaccess to internet, services, and mobile networks anytime anyplace. In addition, Korea Telecomis moving ahead with government backing and support to offer IPv6 services to their customers.2 Page 12.988.3China is moving ahead with its IPv6 backbone, the China Next Generation Internet (CNGI) andit’s plans to make the 2008 Olympic games use IPv6. The European Union invests aggressivelyinto IPv6 with very successful projects such as 6NET and 6DISS.In the United States the big push for IPv6 may come from a policy set by the Office ofManagement and Budget (OMB) that states “all agency infrastructures (network backbones)must be using IPv6 and agency

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Tuesday Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joseph Morgan, Texas A&M University; Jay Porter, Texas A&M University; Marc Lockard, Lockard and White, Inc

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

undergraduates develop ethical and leadership qualities.The E4 initiative affords teams of students two semesters in which to develop an idea, plan theirproject, and implement a commercially viable product prototype. The most successful projectswill be selected for an additional semester of business development incubation. However, it wasquickly recognized that students needed access to experienced mentors who could guide andteach them as they transitioned through the E4 process. To this end, the Ethics, Leadership, andEntrepreneurship (ELE) Seminar was created.The ELE Seminar is a one hour extension of the first course in the E4 sequence where regionalindustry and entrepreneurial leaders conduct weekly roundtable discussions on ethics, leadershipand

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati

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International

in the Mechanical Engineering Technology department at the University of Cincinnati. She received her PhD and MS degrees in Mechanical Engineering from Columbia University, and her MS and BS in Manufacturing Engineering from China. Her academic interests include manufacturing technology, CAD/CAM, computer aided process planning and optimization, control and automation, robotics, and mechanical engineering application to dental endodontic treatment. She had published journal papers and conferences papers nationally and internationally. She is the member of ASEE, ASME, and SME. Page 12.450.1

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Interdisciplinary Education in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jin Zhu, University of Northern Iowa; MD salim, University of Northern Iowa; Ali Kashef, University of Northern Iowa; Recayi 'Reg' Pecen; Kenan Baltaci

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Engineering Technology

, particularly green power. Therefore, the information on theprospective wind turbine sites and the estimated average energy production from eachlocation are of our interests. The State of Iowa will be used as a test bed. Three facultymembers with different background (Electrical and Information Engineering Technology,Construction Management, and Technology Management respectively) are involved in theproject. The issues from the aspects of construction, planning/safety, and engineeringeconomy have been considered to determine the suitable locations for wind turbines.Graduate students have also been engaged in this project. . Page 12.661.2In an effort to

Conference Session

Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Mark Jansson, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Nathan Vizzi, Rowan University; Krishan Bhatia, Rowan University; Ryan McDevitt, Rowan University

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Engineering and Public Policy

terrestrial wind energyboom that follows in the successful steps of the photovoltaic program.Students have been given the opportunity to learn through this program many aspects of windpower (facility, planning, generation, equipment siting, estimating turbine production, etc.) whileproviding data that potential consumers and the State may be able to use as a method for drivingbroader adoption and faster market expansion for wind technology. In addition to providinglocation specific data measurements of wind resources, by loaning and installing anemometermasts to southern New Jersey farmers and residents, students are able to provide findingsconcerning the inclination of municipalities to allow installation of wind masts. Note: It isimperative to take

Conference Session

FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Knight, University of Colorado at Boulder; Jacquelyn Sullivan, University of Colorado at Boulder; Beverly Louie, University of Colorado at Boulder

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First-Year Programs

students to complete a worksheet demonstratingsuccessful teamwork through a social style framework. Different components of effectiveteamwork were presented as follows: ‚ Driving — Setting goals, meeting deadlines, dividing up the workload, ‚ Expressive — Brainstorming, communicating with others, assigning roles, action, ‚ Amiable — Working cohesively, ensuring equal participation, resolving conflict, ‚ Analytical — Critiquing the design, troubleshooting design problems.Student teams were asked to use this list to analyze their teamwork and pick the greateststrengths and challenges for their team. Each team had to develop a plan to meet one challenge,and team members reported on how they could be more versatile in helping the team meet

Conference Session

Critical Success Factors for Technopolis Creation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

W. Andrew Clark, East Tennessee State University; Peter Hriso, East Tennessee State University; Craig A. Turner, East Tennessee State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

higher education are frustrated withstudents who do not attend class, turn in assignments late or exhibit a lack of effort inclasses where they pay tuition and receive a grade. It is a challenge, therefore, to gain theinvolvement of students in social entrepreneurship efforts where the reward (grade, payor recognition) is not immediate or minimal and the trade-off (time management for theirschedule) may be more fun or financially rewarding. This paper discusses the evolutionfor the process of enlisting student involvement in two distinct social entrepreneurshipprograms at our university.The first program involves linking university skill sets in the arts, digital media,technology and project management to the planning, implementation and

Conference Session

Innovation in Construction Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wenfa Hu, Tongji University

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Construction

teams are lack of sharing constructioninformation with each other. Construction information can classified as (1) physical information,for example climates, construction site, and underground water of site; (2) technical information,for example shop drawings, construction specifications, construction planning, constructionmethods and technologies; (3) management information, for example construction contracts andregulations, construction schedules, management procedures, and construction quality; (4) socialinformation, for example cultures, religions, educations, and moral standards; (5) economicalinformation, for example salaries, materials prices, payments, and claims; (6) other information.Construction technical and management information is

Conference Session

Technical Issues in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Darrell Nickolson, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

better use the technology at our disposal to help disseminateinformation to students beyond traditional teaching methods. With so many on-lineuniversities, recruiting is becoming a game of who can best attract students with the bestand most versatile technology and innovations.The software being taught in this particular course as mentioned are Auto Desk Products,Auto Cad and Architectural Desktop. These are two software packages used widely in theArchitectural and Interior Design industries. They allow the user to create constructiondocuments in floor plan and elevation views, as well as 3D drawings, massing modelstudies, and to create schedules of all types.3.0 DevelopmentThese developments set the stage for finding the right course to develop

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Virgil Cox, Gaston College; Mary Beth Ross, Gaston College; Phyllis EssexFraser, Gaston College

Mary Beth Ross earned a Ph.D. in English from Syracuse University and undertook post-doctoral work in linguistics at University College London. She has over twenty years experience in higher education as a classroom teacher and curriculum developer (Syracuse University, S.U.N.Y Utica/Rome, The Women’s Writer’s Center, and Philander Smith College). Currently serving as the director of grants and special projects at Gaston College, she previously spent nearly a decade with The National Faculty, planning and implementing K-12 teacher summer workshops like this one from Alaska and Hawaii to Louisiana and Arkansas. This was the first time she was involved with one that included students. She is

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aaron Hill, U.S. Military Academy; Fred Meyer, U.S. Military Academy

USMA is constructed within a spreadsheet and iseasy to modify for use in any course. Inherent to this assessment technique is a mapping ofspecific student activities to program outcomes. The mapping involves the assignment of anumber between one (weak mapping) and five (strong mapping) by faculty members who havetaught the course at least once and are knowledgeable about both the course and its relation tothe program outcomes. This step normally requires about an hour and is the only subjective stepin the process. For example, as part of the 10 percent design submission for CE492, students arerequired to develop architectural floor plans for a given building scenario. Table 2 lists the

Conference Session

Emerging Technologies in Manufacturing Education - I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zbigniew Czajkiewicz, Robert Morris University; Arif Sirinterlikci, Robert Morris University; Ozden Uslu, Robert Morris University

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Manufacturing

a senior student running the RP machine or a CNC a couple days beforetheir graduation since he/she wants to gain more experience.In the near future RMU - School of Engineering, Mathematics, and Science plans to expandRapid Prototyping & Manufacturing capabilities by adding several other technologies to itsinventory. Students will have more hands-on-experience with diverse RP/RM technologies,such as Desktop Composite Printing, 3D Metal Printing, and possibly Rapid MoldFabrication.References 1. Marian Bozdoc http://mbinfo.mbdesign.net/CAD-History.htm 2. 3D Systems Corporation, Valencia, CA http://www.3dsystems.com 3. Advances in Metal Part Manufacturing with Rapid Prototyping, Brett Lyons, Prof. Suman Das, and Prof. Pravansu

Conference Session

Design in the ECE Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guoping Wang, Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne (Eng)

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Electrical and Computer

is themost commonly used character code. During the implementation of this JiTT project, WebCT will be used to deliver warm-upassignments and collect students’ responses. In the event that WebCT server is down, both thewarm-up assignments and students’ responses can be delivered via email. The assessment toolsin WebCT will be used to deliver these warm-up exercises and gather students’ response forJiTT practices.Project Assessment Plan Development Project outcomes, which include students’ attitude change, student-instructor’sinteractions, time spent in and out of class presentations, the natures of JiTT presentations, willbe assessed and evaluated using surveys/questionnaires. Student responses to a standardattitudinal survey

Conference Session

Engineering Management Program Management

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kathryn Abel, Stevens Institute of Technology

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Engineering Management

engineering management. be able to determine the scientific and (c) an ability to design a 4 Technical design – the technical engineering management variables of interest system, component, or ability to design a prescribed and processes to manage engineering designprocess to meet desired needs engineering subsystem alternatives and management planning. (h) the broad education 5 Design assessment – the ability be able to assess the

Conference Session

Design Methodolgy

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-237: BIG PICTURE, RATIONAL, ENGINEERING DESIGNMETHODOLOGYAndrew Foley, U.S. Coast Guard Academy Dr Andrew C Foley P.E Associate Professor, U.S Coast Guard Academy, New London CT Page 12.308.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Big Picture, Rational, Engineering Design Methodology. Dr Andrew C Foley P.E. U.S Coast Guard Academy, New London, CTSummary Frequently in the teaching of design, instructors launch into an idealized sequence ofidentifying clients, their needs, setting objectives, planning, generating ideas

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Mark Smith, Rochester Institute of Technology; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina; Joseph Tidwell, Boeing Co.

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Graduate Studies

presentations focused on application ofconcepts to industry. Distance education technology includes WEBCT-Vista and video chatsessions using web-cams provided to the students.The curriculum consists of 30 credit hours of coursework which follows a fixed plan of study. Inaddition, there are three one-credit hour modules which covers a directed (applied) project.Students are encouraged to select an area for improvement in their career area. The target size ofa cohort is 25 students.In 2005, a program was initiated in cooperation with Rolls-Royce Corporation that was modeledafter the Weekend Program. It also follows a fixed plan of study modified to meet the needs ofRolls-Royce and is delivered at the UAW/Rolls-Royce Training Center by Purdue

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Cowan, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Derek Ogle, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis; Megan Svarczkopf, Indiana University-Purdue University-Indianapolis

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Architectural

Architecture and Planning) in Jogja. These providedthe opportunity to observe the behaviors of non-governmental organizations (NGO’s), scholarsand students of disaster reconstruction that congregated at the University’s information exchangecenters. This provided direct participation in sensitivity training workshops that required teamsto attempt to build efficient structures using cylindrical materials (straws) (see Figures 5 and 6).This was an activity that was timed, competitive and highly motivating as a result. This alsohelped in understanding the unique problems and advantages that building with bamboo (a localand readily available material) created. It also provided the students with an opportunity to laterdiscuss their approach to a competitive

Conference Session

Methods & Techniques in Graduate Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Kane, New Jersey Institute of Technology; Clarisa Gonzalez-Lenahan, New Jersey Institute of Technology

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Graduate Studies

. Through the 1980’s, New Jersey Institute of Technology, known earlier asNewark College of Engineering, was best known as a primary source of practicing professionalengineers. Through visionary leadership, reasoned planning and goals setting, an engineeringapproach to tactics, quality measures, and strategic resource allocation, NJIT became a majorproducer of graduate degrees, with increasing emphasis on research and the doctorate. Amongits priorities were an increase in graduate program participation in both master’s and doctoralprograms by those traditionally underrepresented in engineering by both ethnicity and gender. Astep-by-step approach is described: data gathering and analysis of student achievement, settingof admission and retention

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Solomon Eisenberg, Boston University; Jo-Ann Murray, Boston University; Urbain DeWinter, Boston University

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International

students will embrace the opportunity tostudy abroad if appropriate structures are created and significant barriers are reduced.IntroductionThe Boston University College of Engineering and the Boston University Division ofInternational Programs launched a study abroad program designed specifically for engineeringstudents in spring 2001. The authors reported on the planning and design of this program in aprevious paper1. Twelve students participated that spring in the first program, which was sited atthe Technical University of Dresden, in Dresden, Germany. In spring 2006, a second site wasestablished at the Guadalajara, Mexico campus of Tech de Monterrey, and a third site wasestablished in spring 2007 at Tel Aviv University, Israel. In spring 2007

Conference Session

Teaching Courses in Renewable Energy Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arthur Haman, University of Detroit Mercy; Robert Ross, University of Detroit Mercy; Mark Schumack, University of Detroit Mercy; Will Wittig, University of Detroit Mercy; David Chew, University of Detroit Mercy; Krysten Dzwigalski, University of Detroit Mercy; Chris Keimig; Meghann Mouyianis, University of Detroit Mercy; Tim Rourke, University of Detroit Mercy

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

. David will receive his undergraduate degree in August of 2008 and hopes to design thrill rides and roller coasters in the future.Krysten Dzwigalski, University of Detroit Mercy Krysten Dzwigalski is an undergraduate student in mechanical engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. She is currently in her third year and plans to graduate in August of 2008. She has Page 12.122.1 completed a co-op with Daimler Chrysler at Warren Truck Assembly Plant, and is currently working at TARDEC for the US Department of Defense. Krysten is also the President of the Engineering and Science Student

Conference Session

Design in Engineering Eduaction - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University; Kelley Racicot, Washington State University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Aproject management tool, Basecamp, is used to manage everyday planning and communication.A knowledge management tool, WSU Wiki, is used for long-term knowledge sharing beyond thecourse of a single semester.2. BackgroundThe Design Clinic, as it is called by participants, is a project-based, ABET-certified program.Students work on industry-sponsored projects for one semester. They are responsible for everyaspect of project management, from specification writing to product delivery. In the fallsemester of 2005, two new technologies were made available to students, one for projectmanagement (PM) and the other for long-term knowledge sharing, or knowledge management(KM). From the beginning, students participated in a research project that analyzes

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane Fairfax, USMA; Kevin Huggins, USMA; Bryan Goda, USMA

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Engineering Technology

importance ofeffectively planning for the diffusion of IT into a course versus a hasty deployment that producesnumerous IT barriers that stifles the learning process. The proposed framework will highlightthe relevance of course design, lesson development, and assessment as it directly relates toincreasing students’ confidence level so that IT is not a deterrence to the learning environmentthereby enhancing learning and improving academic performanceRelated WorkIT applications have become one of the most prominent tools for enhancing classroominstruction. Chickering and Ehrmann encouraged the use of IT ranging from bettercommunication between faculty and students to active learning techniques to engage students inthe classroom. They noted that some