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

comments from students: “I learned from my mentor that anyone, including women, can succeed to a high level position in any profession that is dominated by males. She use herself as an example and she inspired me.” "I once went to my mentor’s laboratory where she set aside most of her day to show me how to run one of her college labs. It was so amazing to actually perform experiments I read about in my biology class. My mentor also answered a ton of questions that aren’t related to biology; I can tell her about anything.” “…It really helps to have someone older than me to assist with future planning. This program (gave) me opportunities that many students will not be able to receive. I (felt

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mysore Narayanan, Miami University

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Engineering Ethics

compiled, analyzed and tabulated. There are plans to generate similar modules for use insophomore, junior and senior level courses. Appendix B provides an example of an EthicsModule that was used by the authors. (Henthorn, 1994 – 2004).Students were encouraged to participate in classroom discussions. There were no lectures.On the contrary, Socratic Inquisition techniques were utilized in the classroom to create anatmosphere identified as Learning Paradigm. (McKendall,1993) Students were asked tosummarize their thoughts in a written report, which was later analyzed, graded, assessed andtabulated. The results were analyzed using Washington State University’s Rubric (Appendix A)and categorized using a Likert Scale. Data were plotted using a bar chart

Conference Session

Design of Lab Experiments II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ahmad Pourmovahed, Kettering University

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

teams design, build and demonstrate theirproject during the last day of class. These projects are funded through proceeds from the sale ofthe laboratory textbook1. Some completed projects become permanent displays in the laboratory.Future plans include the addition of a Fuel Cell Air Management System and a Thermal ShockChamber. They will be used for experiments involving flow and humidity control and transientconduction, respectively.ConclusionsEnergy Systems Laboratory is an integral part of the mechanical engineering core at KetteringUniversity. This modern laboratory educates the students in the area of energy conversion,thermodynamics, fluid flow and heat transfer. It is continuously updated and improved tointegrate well with Kettering

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Noorani, Loyola Marymount University; Louis Rodriguez, Loyola Marymount University; Michael Givens, Loyola Marymount University; Drew Christensen, Loyola Marymount University; Joe Foyos, Loyola Marymount University

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Engineering Design Graphics

and submit a preliminary proposal to the instructor. Duringthe selection process, the students went through the brainstorming process, discussed thefeasibility of several projects before selection of a final project. Once the project was approvedby the instructor, the students used their graphics, design and optimization techniques to designthe component or the system. The average of the students’ performance was assessed to be at thelevel of 3.45/4.0; which was recorded in Table 3.An ability to function on multidisciplinary teams (Conflict Resolution) (criteria d)In the area of working in multidisciplinary teams, the students were evaluated on theireffectiveness on conflict resolution. During the planning and design portion of the projects

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Jonassen, University of Missouri; Sanjay Rebello, Kansas State University; Carlos Wexler, University of Missouri; Zdeslav Hrepic, Fort Hays State University; Gregory Triplett, University of Missouri

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Educational Research and Methods

. Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, 6 (4), 58-597.Loewenstein, J., Thompson, L., & Gentner, D. (2003). Analogical learning in negotiation teams: Comparing cases promotes learning and transfer. Academy of Management Learning and Education, 2 (2), 119-127.Reusser, K. (1993). Tutoring systems and pedagogical theory: representational tools for understanding, planning, and reflection in problem solving. In: Lajoie, S. P., and Derry, S. J. (eds.), Computers as Cognitive Tools, Lawrence Erlbaum, Hillsdale, NJ, pp. 143–178.Schoenfeld, A.H., & Herrmann, D.J. (1982). Problem perception and knowledge structure in expert and novice mathematical problem solvers. Journal of Experimental Psychology: Learning, memory

Conference Session

Computer and Information Technology-Related Issues

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Merwan Mehta, East Carolina University; Andrew Jackson, East Carolina University

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Engineering Technology

. Mehta, M., and Rampura, K. “Squeezing Out Extra Value—Florida’s Natural Growers Charts a Plan for Improvement Through Process Value Mapping,” Industrial Engineer, December 2006, Pages 29-35.4. Mehta, M., and R. Sickler. 2005. “Process Value Mapping – Wring More Waste Out of Business Processes.” Electronic Web Magazine, Institute of Industrial Engineers (IIE). Page 12.1578.11

Conference Session

Effective Learning Innovations in Civil Engineering Courses

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Guoqing Zhou, Old Dominion University

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Civil Engineering

Future Plan of The ISO 19130 Project, XXth ISPRS Congress, Istanbul, Turkey, July 13-13, 2004 (DVD).Di, L., A. Chen, W. Yang, and P. Zhao (2003), The Integration of Grid Technology with OGC Web Services (OWS) in NWGISS for NASA EOS Data, in Pro. of the Eighth Global Grid Forum, 24-27 June, Seattle, WA, USA.Souder, W.E. (1993). The effectiveness of traditional vs. satellite delivery in three management of technology master's degree programs. The American Journal of Distance Education, 7(1), 37-53.Wilkes, C.W., and Burnham, B.R. (1991). Adult learner motivations and electronics distance education. The American Journal of Distance Education, 5(1), 43-50

Conference Session

Software and E-learning in the ME Curriculum

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Arnaldo Mazzei, Kettering University; Yaomin Dong, Kettering University

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Mechanical Engineering

project. Each project team sets up a“configured project” including Roles, States, Approval Process, Library and Catalogue. Eachteam member is responsible for several parts design or analysis. Through data sharing anditeration of all team members, the wiper system assembly is optimized to meet the giventechnical specifications. Kettering is a member of the Partners for the Advancement of CAEEducation (PACE) program, and the CAE team project will be performed in our PACELaboratory equipped with advanced workstations and CAE software suite.IntroductionComputer Aided Engineering, often referred as CAE, is the use of computer technology inengineering tasks such as design, analysis, simulation, manufacture, planning, and diagnosis.CAE includes, but is

Conference Session

Professional Graduate Education & Industry

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Norman Egbert; Donald Keating, University of South Carolina

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Graduate Studies

created in response to defense product, space exploration,and national security needs have found applications across the broadest spectrum of both militaryand commercial products. As technologies have become available off the shelf, they havespawned a technology push enabling innovative products that have provided the U.S. a uniquecompetitive advantage. Continued high levels of Government activity in this arena are essentialto maintaining a competitive edge.System focused technology planning processes are now being established to better facilitate thedelivery of systems and solutions providing breakthroughs in functionality. These processesidentify needed technical capabilities that would enable systems to offer these new levels offunctionality

Conference Session

Innovations in Teaching and Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benson Tongue, University of California-Berkeley

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Educational Research and Methods

significanceof the class in real-world engineering (eventually including commentary from professionalengineers), as well as the class’s relevance with respect to other areas within the mechanical Page 12.515.10engineering curriculum.This page can list prerequisites, estimated work load, places to get help, related books and/orinternet sites, and complementary classes the student might find of interest in the event thathe or she enjoyed this class.Interests PageAs the name indicates, the aim of this page is to permit the student to plan their way thoughmechanical engineering in a way that emphasizes their own particular interests. The pageprovides information

Conference Session

Teaching Ethics

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

June Marshall, St. Joseph's College; John Marshall, University of Southern Maine

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Engineering Ethics

principles of moral philosophy”. 7 It is a right-versus-right dilemma.Students in the college-level ethics course are then asked to consider how the threeprinciples might apply to this dilemma: • The ends-based principle concedes that because the behavior is detrimental to the group’s achievement he should be banned from group work until he learns to cooperate. • The rule-based principle encourages the teacher to ask what if every teacher in the Page 12.759.5 world were to do what I am planning to do and would they always allow he to participate or never allow him to participate? There is only one standard and it would

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michelle Jarvie, Michigan Technological University; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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Environmental Engineering

-1981.9. Reese, T., Stevenson, T., “Planning for Diversity at all Levels.” 2006 American Society for Engineering Education National Conference Proceedings, Paper number: 2006-564.10. Pong, C., Shahnasser, H., “Case Study: Steps to Reach Out to Hidden Underrepresented Student Candidates in Engineering.” 2006 American Society for Engineering Education National Conference Proceedings, Paper number: 2006-779.11. Hagenberger M., Engerer B., Tougaw, D., “Revision of a First-Semester Course to Focus on Fundamentals of Engineering.” 2006 American Society for Engineering Education National Conference Proceedings, Paper number: 2006-1360.12. Crossman G., Dean, A., “Intriducing the Engineering Technology Programs to all Incoming Freshman

Conference Session

What's New in Dynamics?

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Benjamin Liaw, City College of the City University of New York; Ioana Voiculescu, City College of the City University of New York

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Mechanical Engineering

2005 Spring 26 25 74 6 15 4 0 0 1 2005 Fall 23 19 80 4 9 10 0 0 0 2006 Spring 11 7 79 3 3 3 0 0 2 2006 Fall 22 20 80 5 10 7 0 0 0 115 100 78.8 29 48 31 3 0 46. ConclusionsIn summary, pedagogical reform has been carefully planned, implemented and executed in a Page 12.216.10system dynamics and control course. Through 10-semester student

Conference Session

Innovative Curriculum in Engineering Technology

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Crossman, Old Dominion University; Anthony Dean, Old Dominion University

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Engineering Technology

additional laboratory science courses and mathematicscourses through calculus, as well as traditional engineering science courses such asthermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The four Motrosports Engineering minor courses are usedas major courses in the curriculum. The Old Dominion University courses will be offered inMartinsville both live and through ODU’s TELETECHNET satellite television distance learningsystem. Laboratories for the Motorsports Technology courses will be uniquely situated at theVirginia International Speedway in Martinsville and at the NASA Langley Windtunnel facility(operated by ODU), in Hampton, Virginia. Plans are to initiate the program in the Fall 2007, asfunding becomes available. This paper will describe the detailed

Conference Session

Novel Applications of Computers/Software in Energy Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale

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Energy Conversion and Conservation

AC 2007-446: A MATHCAD APPLICATION FOR TEACHING ENERGYECONOMICS AND EFFICIENCY IN UNDERGRADUATE ELECTRICMACHINES COURSESCarl Spezia, Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Carl J. Spezia received his Ph.D. degree in Engineering Science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 2002. From 1980 to 1988, he was a power system planning, protection, and control engineer in the utility industry. He is presently an assistant professor in Electrical Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. Page 12.61.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Mathcad

Conference Session

Mobile Robotics in Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Austin Griffith, University of Wyoming; Steven Barrett, University of Wyoming; Daniel Pack, U.S. Air Force Academy

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Computers in Education

this idea to teach advanced Verilog HDL techniques, real time embedded systemconcepts, and the comparison of the two approaches. In the following sections we provide background information on the project includinginformation on Verilog HDL, our advanced Verilog HDL course, and observed difficultiesstudents demonstrate in learning Verilog HDL design techniques. We then discuss methodsemployed for the project including the hardware and software developed and the laboratoryexercises to guide the students in project development. We then provide results and a discussionof the results in placing the robots in the classroom. We conclude with future plans for thisproject. Background

Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Linda Shaykhian, NASA; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

-solving skillsA problem solution can be a single command line code (that sorts a vector, for instance),or may involve several functions (for example, evaluating the shortest path in thetraveling salesman problem [9]). For the latter, the solution may require going throughseveral steps for planning and analysis of the problem, elaborating the problem bydefining the tasks involved [1, 6]. These steps must address: What is exactly required?What must be done first? What can be left until later? What is already known to approachthe current problem? This strategy can help characterize the problem and visualize howto achieve the target solution by measuring progress made in each step. Once this is done,then options for different solutions can be

Conference Session

Design in BME Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vladimir Genis, Drexel University

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Biomedical

’ comments.SPRING TERMAlthough the group planned to have the final prototype completed by the end of thewinter term, time has been allotted for final adjustments and testing of the prototypeduring the spring term. This term was devoted to the final report on the prototype’sfunctionality as well as the preparation of the oral presentation and showcasing of thedevice. The final presentation took place during the fourth week of May 2006.Specific tasks of the project management are presented in Table 1. Page 12.1268.8 Start Date End Date FallHemiplegic CP Research

Conference Session

Engineering, Engineers and Setting Public Policy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Haws, Boise State University

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Engineering and Public Policy

State University. I plan to complete an undergraduate degree in philosophy this fall, and have begun coursework toward a master of fine arts degree in creative writing. I’ve been teaching soil mechanics and structural analysis and design at Boise State, since the creation of its College of Engineering in 1996. I have been teaching university core classes in the moral and social implications of engineering since 2003. Page 12.1033.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Marginalizing Dissent: Engineering and the Public Hearing ProcessAbstract: In a

Conference Session

Scientific Literature and Data: Proliferation, Storage, and Open Access

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy Stout, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Anne Graham, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Engineering Libraries

this activity was to experiencefirsthand the successes and challenges of managing data in DSpace. Although theresearchers who responded to the survey indicated little interest in DSpace, it is equipped,theoretically, to handle data submissions. We decided to try submitting data beforeappointing ourselves experts on DSpace data submission.Using data generated by the MIT Libraries’ Userneeds (2006) and the Journal Use (2005)Studies, the task force plans to deposit library research data in DSpace. Depositing theJournal Use Study data should be easy because the data is available in a flat file.Depositing the Userneeds Study data is more challenging because it is stored in arelational database. Learning to cope with complicated data structures will

Conference Session

Educational Research and the New Engineering Educator

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Malcolm Drewery, National Academy of Engineering; Norman Fortenberry, National Academy of Engineering; Stefani A. Bjorklund

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New Engineering Educators

manner, and are basedon current and emerging research on student engagement, engineering education, practices ofeffective teaching and learning and engineering learning outcomes. The instruments wereinformed by the development of existing tools, yet the CASEE surveys are innovative in thatthey fill gaps in the assessment of engineering education. We have provided a well-developedresearch plan that has engaged a variety of engineering institutions in the piloting and on goingrefinement of the instruments. Our instruments have the potential to offer powerful formativefeedback for individual engineering colleges and departments, as well to provide nationalbaseline data on engineering education.Study Participants and MethodsMeasuring both student

Conference Session

Student Diversity: attracting and retaining a diverse population of students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Kilgore, University of Washington; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Heidi Loshbaugh, Colorado School of Mines; Janice McCain, Howard University; Marcus Jones, Howard University; Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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Educational Research and Methods

has recently been appointed to develop a diversity plan for CSM, and has experience in international education, corporate training and coaching, and academic editing.Janice McCain, Howard University JANICE McCAIN is a research associate at the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education (CAEE) at Howard University. Her areas of interest include persistence and motivation, retention of minority students in higher education, and international economic development, particularly as it relates to women in Africa.Marcus Jones, Howard University MARCUS JONES is an Educational Psychology doctoral student at Howard University. Marcus is a graduate research assistant for the Center

Conference Session

Multimedia Tutorials and Web Development

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University

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Minorities in Engineering

the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions; Member-at-Large on the Board of the Minorities in Engineering Division and Secretary/Treasurer of the International Division of the American Society for Engineering Education; and is on the Executive Committee and Strategic Planning Committee of the newly formed International Federation of Engineering Education Societies. Her email is petrie@fau.eduIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan Esparragoza is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, and global design. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman

Conference Session

Knowing our Students, Part 1

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

. Dr. Loshbaugh taught in CSM's EPICS program, for which she developed extensive course and faculty-support materials, and designed and implemented a leadership course and overseas summer field session. She has recently been appointed to develop a diversity plan for CSM, and has experience in international education, corporate training and coaching, and academic editing.Brittany Claar, Colorado School of Mines Heidi G. Loshbaugh is an Assistant Research Professor in the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education at Colorado School of Mines. She is also the Associate Director for CSM's Center for Engineering Education. Within the CAEE, Dr. Loshbaugh has been responsible for

Conference Session

Educational Software

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Joines, North Carolina State University; Stephen Roberts, North Carolina State University; Dianne Raubenheimer, North Carolina State University

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Computers in Education

Conference Session

Distance, Remote, and Virtual Experiments

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John White, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Leo Bobek, University of Massachusetts- Lowell

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

12.900.10hour or so of operation, when the pool temperature is close to the containment air temperature.During this period, the simulation matches the experimental data almost exactly (especially whenthe small losses in the primary loop are treated), and the result is independent of the heat transfercoefficient used during the simulation. For longer run times, however, using the correct heattransfer coefficient is essential as shown in Fig. 8. Unfortunately, experimental data were notavailable for comparison here since the actual pool is not usually allowed to get much above atemperature of 95 F. However, plans are currently underway to modify plant conditionssomewhat so that a more significant surface loss component can be measured with reasonablepool

Conference Session

Ethical Responsibilities of Engineers in the World of Corporate Business

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donna Riley, Smith College

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Liberal Education

within engineeringeducation, with a strong emphasis on ecological as well as economic sustainability. For exampleParsons16 was engaged in developing a handbook for U.S. engineering students planning to workin developing countries. Emphasis was placed on listening to the community. For a review ofappropriate technology courses that involve a service learning component see Sandekian et al.17A strong model for service learning and appropriate technology is the ETHOS program at theUniversity of Dayton. The program connects students with service learning opportunities indeveloping countries, and offers a course which includes language and cultural preparation aswell as readings in appropriate technology to prepare students.18 Explicit recognition is

Conference Session

Experiential and Service Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Larry Bland, John Brown University

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

: "It's a skill thateveryone has to learn. How to get things done through others." As participants commented onthis part of their development, they listed skills and experience of: supervision, working withothers to coordinate tasks, motivating others, encouraging others, working to solve colleague'spersonal problems, personnel development. Each participant identified human relation skills andhuman interaction skills being expanded during the transition from a formal education world totheir professional career. There was no difference between technical and general managementparticipants in their responses concerning people skills.Project Management. Within this category, the various skills of scheduling, directing, planning,budgeting, organizing

Conference Session

Assessment and Evaluation in Engineering Education I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Educational Research and Methods

principles that the students are expected to learn and use for mapping theserelationships and assessment results. A House of Quality (HOQ) format [20] is used to keeptrack of industry, ABET, institution, program and course goals (Figure 2). The House of Qualityis a design tool used by industry to create a conceptual map of customer and engineeringrequirements and is used for planning and communication. In the Design Clinic, the HOQmatrix is used to illustrate the relationship between and across learning outcomes, trackassessments, identify areas for improvement, and create action plans.As a general rule, the definitions become more specific as you move from left to right. Forexample, cultural objectives are the important— and often undisclosed

Conference Session

Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ozgur Eris, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Debbie Chachra, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Helen Chen, Stanford University; Camelia Rosca, Boston College; Larry Ludlow, Boston College; Sheri Sheppard, Stanford University; Krista Donaldson, Stanford University

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Educational Research and Methods

manyways that persisters and nonpersisters are similar and the potentially significant ways that theyare different. A more comprehensive analysis of the data is in progress.I. IntroductionThe Academic Pathways Study (APS) of the Center for the Advancement of EngineeringEducation (CAEE) is building upon and extending knowledge related to retention in engineeringeducation1-7 by employing quantitative and qualitative approaches to establish a longitudinalresearch base on engineering student learning8. This paper reports the preliminary analysisoutcomes of six of the seven planned administrations of the Persistence in Engineering (PIE)survey instrument, which was developed as a part of the APS9.The PIE Survey intends to identify correlates of