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Engineering in Elementary Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Megan Holmes, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Jill Rulfs, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Biotechnology Research Institute on K-12 education and edited Biotechnology: The Technology of Life, a sourcebook for K-12 classroom teachers. Telephone 508-831-5786; email jrulfs@wpi.edu.John Orr, Worcester Polytechnic Institute JOHN A. ORR is Dean of Undergraduate Studies and Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at WPI. He is active professionally in the area of engineering education as well as in the technical field of geolocation systems. He was recently named a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers for his work in engineering education. Telephone 508-831-5723; email orr@wpi.edu

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NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ning Fang, Utah State University; Gary Stewardson, Utah State University

AC 2007-517: IMPROVING ENGINEERING LABORATORY EXPERIENCETHROUGH COMPUTER SIMULATIONS AND COOPERATIVE LEARNINGNing Fang, Utah State University Ning Fang is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education, College of Engineering, Utah State University. His areas of interest include engineering education, manufacturing processes, and product design. He earned his PhD in Mechanical Engineering in 1994 and has published 30+ papers in refereed international journals. He is a member of ASEE, ASME, and a senior member of SME.Gary Stewardson, Utah State University Gary A. Stewardson is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology Education

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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International

any kind of internationalized engineering education is theadoption of the correct standard teaching practices. Some fundamental issues in teachingengineering subjects include: curriculum design and evaluation, liberal education forengineers, use of new technologies in engineering education, international collaborations,education for sustainable development, exchange mechanisms in engineering education,academic/industry collaborations, international mobility, linkages between developed anddeveloping countries, and effective management of academic and engineeringinstitutions.6To be competitive in the world of today, NKU students need to study and coop withcompanies abroad on a normal basis. Understanding other cultures and how to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Design in Engineering Education

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

Conference Session

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

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

Quarterly, Retail Education Today, Pazarlama Dunyasi and numerous major marketing conference proceedings.Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University Dr. Ismail Fidan is an Associate Professor in the Manufacturing and Industrial Technology Department, College of Engineering, Tennessee Tech University, Cookeville, TN. Dr. Fidan received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1996. His teaching and research interests are in computer-integrated design and manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, rapid prototyping, e-manufacturing, online teaching, and manufacturing processes

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barbara Waugh, Hewlett-Packard Company; Claudia Morrell, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Nancy Hafkin, Knowledge Working

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International

in Africa Abstract Engineering, including Information and Communication Technology (ICT), catalyzes economic growth for developing as well as developed countries. Engineering education and capacity building help build knowledge-based economies and alleviate poverty. This paper describes the role that HP University Relations, the World Federation of Engineering Organizations (WFEO) and the Center for Women and IT and its associated International Taskforce on Women and ICT are playing in Africa, leveraging and adapting a model developed by HP, WFEO and partners in Latin America. The paper describes specific activities to recruit and align HP internal stakeholders, to recruit government, university and industry stakeholders, to develop

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Dustin M. Kuzan, Rowan University; Carolyn D. Braun, Rowan University; Jared S. Krause, Rowan University; David M. Santino, Rowan University; Mary E. Wellspeak, Rowan University

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International

service-learning projects offer students an opportunity to experience first handthe application of technology within the framework of cultural dynamics to benefit acommunity. International hands-on experiences play a key role in the development of futureglobal engineers who can navigate the complexities of global market forces. These engineershave a better understanding of the global community and the role of engineers in improvingthe quality of life for the world’s people. Integration of the local community in projectdesign, development and implementation results in a more sustainable solution with theneeds of the community at the forefront. Students benefit from this integration by gaining abetter understanding of the community and its culture

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Faculty Development: Creating successful NEEs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kam Jugdev, Athabasca University

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New Engineering Educators

Management offers a number of list servs by academic discipline that reach a membership of over 16,000 worldwide. A list serv that may be of interest to engineering faculty is the Technology and Innovation list. In addition, the Academy of Management has a Production and Operations management division http://www.aomonline.org/ • The Sloan Consortium offers a wealth of online educational resources and I found it especially useful because I teach courses online http://www.sloan-c.org/ • Flourish is a very useful site to and through regular emails and tips, it helps me stay motivated on my academic writing, especially on days when I just

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Development of Undergraduate Distance Education Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sarah Rajala, Mississippi State University; Tom Miller, North Carolina State University

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Continuing Professional Development

Miller, North Carolina State University THOMAS K. MILLER III is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at North Carolina State University and Director of the Engineering Entrepreneurs Program, which he founded in 1993. He received the PhD in Biomedical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of North Carolina in 1982, and is a member of the Academy of Outstanding Teachers at NC State. He is currently serving as Vice Provost for Distance Education and Learning Technology Applications. Page 12.1406.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Development of

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shih-Liang (Sid) Wang, North Carolina A&T State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1842: DEVELOPING A TRIZ DESIGN TOOL TO ENHANCEENGINEERING DESIGN COURSESShih-Liang (Sid) Wang, North Carolina A&T State University Page 12.483.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Developing A TRIZ Design Tool to Enhance Engineering Design CoursesTRIZTRIZ1 is the acronym for the phrase "Theory of Inventive Problem Solving" in Russian. TRIZresearch began with the hypothesis that there are universal principles of invention that are thebasis for creative innovations that advance technology, and that if these principles could beidentified and codified, they could be taught to people to make the process of invention

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keith Fisher, Montana State University; Kevin Cook, Montana State University

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Engineering Design Graphics

AC 2007-238: IMPROVING LEARNING OF ENGINEERING GRAPHICSTHROUGH A COMBINATION OF TECHNIQUESKeith Fisher, Montana State University Montana State UniversityKevin Cook, Montana State University Page 12.857.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Improving Learning of Engineering Graphics Through a Combination of TechniquesAbstractThe quest for improved learning of engineering graphics communications skills is ofcontinued interest to many institutions. Prompted by observed deficiencies in graphicscommunication skills in students, the Mechanical Engineering Technology program atMontana State University has undertaken a revision

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The Impact of Curriculum on the Retention of Women Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Romkey, University of Toronto

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Women in Engineering

Curriculum Studies and is currently pursuing a PhD in higher education at OISE/UT. Research interests include teaching & learning in higher education, engineering education, first year experience, STSE in higher education and gender issues in science and engineering. Page 12.295.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Attracting and Retaining Females in Engineering Programs: Using a Science, Technology, Society and the Environment (STSE) Approach Page 12.295.2 Attracting and Retaining Females in Engineering Programs

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Engineering in High Schools

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sibel Uysal, Arizona State University; Sharon Kurpius-Robinson, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University; Chell Roberts, Arizona State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

education.Stephen Krause, Arizona State University STEPHEN J. KRAUSE is Professor and Associate Chair of the Chemical and Materials Engineering Department. He teaches courses in general materials engineering, polymer science, characterization of materials, and materials selection and design. He conducts research in innovative education in engineering, including a Materials Concept Inventory, and also in adapting design, engineering and technology concepts to K-12 education. He is currently working on an NSF sponsored MSP developing courses for high school teachers connecting math, science and engineering.Chell Roberts, Arizona State University Chell A. Roberts is an associate professor and

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mahmoud Ardebili, Borough of Manhattan Community College/CUNY

brings him/her intocontact with cutting edge technology. Students gain a greater appreciation of the math,science and engineering science courses they take during their studies and betterunderstand their connection to engineering practice.Opportunities have been provided for students who are excelling academically toparticipate in research. In the course of the project four students were engaged inresearch project focusing on testing strength of plastic welds, experimental study of solarpowered fuel cell, and characterization of composite material electrical resistivitiy. Page 12.860.5Concluding RemarksOur goal is to make the activities of this project

Conference Session

Assessing Entrepreneurship Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denny Davis, Washington State University; Jerman Rose, Washington State University

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Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

AssessmentAbstractCapstone engineering design courses play pivotal roles in development of engineering students’professional skills needed for innovation in a globally-competitive technological world. Thispaper describes a two-semester course sequence, jointly taught by faculty in engineering andentrepreneurial studies, that integrates engineering design and business development. Courseoutcomes are defined based on research that established four performance areas addressingstudent and solution development in capstone design courses: personal capacity, team processes,solution requirements, and solution assets. Performance criteria for each area establishdefinitions of desired student achievement in each area and form the basis for assessment ofoutcomes for the

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

Chemistry at Agnes Scott College, and both a B.S. in Engineering Science and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of South Florida. She has over 16 years of experience in developing curriculum in engineering and engineering technology and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida. She is currently working with Douglas L. Jamerson, Jr.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Elementary School to develop curriculum content for its Center for Mathmatics and Engineering.Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida RICHARD GILBERT is a professor of Chemical Engineering in the College of Engineering at the University of South Florida. He has developed educational

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Construction

programs. He has specific program management experience in numerous arenas, from retail store rollout and low-income housing to large industrial and infrastructure projects. Stephen holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Management) from the Georgia Institute of Technology, an M.S. in Civil Engineering (Construction Engineering and Project Management) from the University of Texas at Austin, and a B.S. in Architectural Engineering, also from the University of Texas at Austin. He is currently employed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas.Robert Tisdel, Texas State University

Conference Session

Ocean, Marine, and Coastal Engineering Topics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Brown, Virginia Tech; Owen Hughes, Virginia Tech; Leigh McCue, Virginia Tech; Wayne Neu, Virginia Tech; Betsy Tretola, Teaching and Learning,

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Ocean and Marine

been active with the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, serving as a program Page 12.554.1 evaluator for Ocean Engineering and Naval Architecture programs, and is currently a member of the Engineering Accreditation Commission serving as team chair on engineering accreditation visits. He is also a member of the Society of Naval Architects and Marine Engineers Education Committee.© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007Betsy Tretola, Virginia Tech Dr. Betsy Tretola is the Associate Director of Research and Assessment,Teaching and Learning, Electronic Environments at

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Laguette, University of California-Santa Barbara

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Design in Engineering Education

directed all research activities, the identification of new technologies, and the review of new business opportunities for the corporation. His responsibilities included transitioning projects into development and potential commercialization. He identified and successfully created research programs with leading academic institutions and formed strategic alliances with other high technology companies. He is currently a Lecturer at the University of California, Santa Barbara in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Technology Management Program in the College of Engineering. He remains active in the field of medical devices as a consultant for new ventures and investment

Conference Session

Foster Excellence

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cathy Qian, Alabama A&M University; Zhengtao Deng, Alabama A&M University; George Seweryniak, DoE

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Minorities in Engineering

forces, only 5500 African American who had Ph.D. degree inScience, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology (SMET) were employed in the SMETfield. Only 5.6% of the enrollment in SMET of graduate schools were African American,Hispanic American and Native American (AAHANA) students. There is an urgent need totrain minority students in SMET field [1]. Historically Black Colleges and Universities(HBCUs) are the primary source of African-American scientists in the US, and HBCUparticipation in training of students in SMET field is critical.To respond to these critical needs, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Mathematics,Information and Computational Sciences (MICS) division created an Alliance forComputational Science Collaboration in 1997

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Papautsky, University of Cincinnati; Ali Asgar Bhagat, University of Cincinnati

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Electrical and Computer

across the country have recentlyrecruited faculty in the field of micro and nanotechnologies, specifically focusing onmicro/nanofluidics and biomedical microtechnologies (or BioMEMS). These initiatives havebrought the excitement of BioMEMS research to graduate studies and research programs inElectrical Engineering. While BioMEMS technologies have dramatically altered biomedical,pharmaceutical, and environmental research, they are yet to be successfully transferred to theundergraduate curricula.Since microsystem technologies often employ techniques developed for the microelectronicsindustry, microfluidic devices were first fabricated in silicon, and later in glass, using standardphotolithography and wet etching processes to produce planar

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New Trends in ECE Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Crofton, Murray State University; James Rogers, Murray State University; Caitlin Pugh, University of Kentucky; Kenny Evans, University of Kentucky

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Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-350: THE USE OF ELLUMINATE DISTANCE-LEARNING SOFTWAREIN ENGINEERING EDUCATIONJohn Crofton, Murray State University Dr. Crofton earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Physics and his B.E.E. in Electrical Engineering from Auburn University. Before coming to Murray State University in 1994, Dr. Crofton was a Senior Engineer at the Westinghouse Science and Technology Center in Pittsburgh. Dr. Crofton’s research work has focused on ohmic and Schottky contacts to compound semiconductors such as SiC and GaN. Additionally, Dr. Crofton is interested in applications of solid state UV sources for water purification.James Rogers, Murray State University Jamie Rogers is an assistant professor in the

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chell Roberts, Arizona State University; Senay Purzer; Darryl Morrell; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University; Nancy Cooke, Arizona State University

theseattributes has been repeatedly recognized, by both the National Academy of Engineering andAccreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET), the accrediting body forengineering programs in the United States. Unfortunately, very little is known about thedynamics of engineering team-based engineering design and problem solving processes. How dothe team processes of experts differ from those of novices? How do students develop thenecessary skills over time? In this paper we present background on the problem and a VerbalProtocol Analysis (VPA) pilot study of freshman engineering team design and team processes asa step in the development of an empirically based understanding to address these questions. Theresearch method used was based on the

Conference Session

Innovative K-12 Engineering Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dewey Spangler, Virginia Tech; Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

13.2 26.2 36.0 75.4 1 RVGS 12.4 25.0 21.0 58.4 2 High School Team 1 12.8 24.5 2.0 39.3 3 High School Team 4 8.8 21.2 1.0 31.0 4 High School Team 3 4.2 18.8 1.0 24.0 5 Average Score 10.3 23.1 12.2 45.6JETS Team-S CompetitionGSEN students also participate in the JETS (Junior Engineering and Technology Society) Team-S competition which involves solving real world engineering problems in a team setting.Students travel to a local university or four year college to compete with other high schools fromacross the state by solving problems in areas of

Conference Session

Recruitment and Retention

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Northern, Prairie View A&M University

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Minorities in Engineering

these camps, students are introduced to and work with Lego Robotics in addition topreparatory skills from science, technology, engineering, and math. The use of these programswill create more opportunities to educate students about the fundamentals of engineering usinginnovative, fun and exciting projects.1. HISTORICAL ENROLLMENT DATAElectrical engineering undergraduate program at Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) hadan enrollment of over 500 students in 1991. In 2001, our enrollment had decreased to 250students. By 2004, our enrollment had increased to 307, however the next year we were able to Page 12.1229.2maintain above 300. The

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Instrumentation and Measurements: Innovative Course Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Matthew Heun, Calvin College

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Instrumentation

-edge technology,students display increased levels of personal investment and self-motivation in the projects.Individualized project assessment by the professor provides opportunities to discuss the designprocess, the differences between as-designed and as-built systems, the importance of meetingcost and schedule constraints, and the challenges of developing continuously-operating, real-world systems.1 IntroductionCalvin College’s Engineering Building was designed in the mid-1990s with the goal that thebuilding itself should be a learning tool for students. One way that the Calvin CollegeEnginereing Department achieves that goal is by assigning groups of students in the EngineeringInstrumentation class (ENGR 382) to design and implement

Conference Session

Partnerships in Nuclear and Radiological Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Marshall, North Carolina State University; Mohamed Bourham, North Carolina State University

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Nuclear and Radiological

Department of Nuclear Engineering at North Carolina State UniversityAbstractDiversity programs are paramount to nuclear engineering education. It is a process that mustbegin with pre-engineering programs and become an integral part of the outreach, retention, andengagement mandate of nuclear engineering programs. How does a nuclear engineering programengage in this initiative? Who are the stakeholders, and what roles do they play? How does anindustry develop strategies to broaden perception of nuclear science and technology? NorthCarolina State’s Nuclear Engineering program has developed partnerships – on- and off-campus– to increase participation and subsequently affect the number of diverse students graduating andembarking

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Curricular Innovations

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hillary Hart, University of Texas-Austin; Christy Moore, University of Texas-Austin

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Educational Research and Methods

: Hobart Press.19. Valiela, I. ( 2001). Doing Science: Design, Analysis, and Communication of Scientific Research. Oxford; NewYork: Oxford University Press.20. Weil, V. (2003). “Engineering Ethics” in Spier, R., ed. Professional Ethics: Science and Technology Ethics.London, New York: Routledge.21. Davis, P. M. (2005 ). “The Ethics of Republishing: A Case Study of Emerald/MCB University Press Journals.”Library Resources and Technical Services, vol. 49, no. 2. spring 2005.22. American Psychological Association (2002). http://www.apa.org/ethics/homepage.html. Reprinted fromDecember 2002 issue of the American Psychologist (Vol. 57, pp. 1060—1073). Accessed March 2006.23. Shamoo, A.E. and Resnik, D.B. (2003). Responsible Conduct of Research. Oxford

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Instrumentation and Laboratory Systems

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yoon Kim, Virginia State University; Shahzad Akbar

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Computers in Education

AC 2007-3083: DESIGN OF DATA ACQUISITION SYSTEM FOR COMPUTERENGINEERING EDUCATIONYoon Kim, Virginia State University YOON G. KIM is an Assistant Professor of Computer Engineering in the Department of Engineering and Technology at Virginia State University. He earned his M.S. and D.Sc. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Washington Univ. in St. Louis in 2000 and 2005, respectively. He joined the faculty at VSU in 2004. He has over 11 years of industrial experience in the area of telecommunication systems. His research interests include Internet traffic engineering, wireless sensor networks, and data acquisition.Shahzad Akbar, Dr. Shahzad Akbar received his PhD in Electrical Engineering

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Faculty Reward System Reform

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger Olson, Rolls-Royce Corporation; David Quick, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Samuel Truesdale, Rolls-Royce Corporation; Dennis Depew, Purdue University; Gary Bertoline, Purdue University; Mark Schuver, Purdue University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina; Thomas Stanford, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

criteria for research-oriented faculty.2. The Professional Advancement Path for EngineersIn modern, high technology industries, engineers are a necessary, and a valued resource. Theseengineers create (invent), design, develop, and innovate to produce new / improved /breakthrough technologies. Most of these engineers enter the industrial workplace with aBaccalaureate degree. They progress up the professional ladder to increased compensation, andhigher pay grades as their capability is demonstrated by a progressive gain in their abilities, andnot by seniority. The process of Lifelong Learning for these engineers in industry is verynecessary since the engineering profession is not static, but continues to advance rapidly. Thislearning is composed of