Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Hsiung, Old Dominion University; John Hackworth, Old Dominion University; Richard Jones, Old Dominion University; June Ritchie, Old Dominion University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

-onexperience that educates students with real experimental approach projects and lab exercises.2The wide availability of the internet and computers makes the delivery of educational materialsbeyond the limits of the traditional classroom teaching format easily available to a large pool ofnon traditional students.Distance learning is a curriculum delivery technique that has been widely implemented for manyyears to meet the increasing demands of those students who are not able to attend conventionalon-campus classroom or laboratory courses. Most distance learning courses focus on web basedstatic material presentation and "question & answer" format. 3,4 Other distance learningimplementations contain software simulations and virtual laboratories. 5

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Marilyn Barger, University of South Florida; Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College; Richard Gilbert, University of South Florida; Bradley Jenkins, St. Petersburg College

Florida.Eric Roe, Hillsborough Community College ERIC A. ROE is the Director of FL-ATE, an NSF Regional Center of Excellence in Manufacturing Education. He received his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida (USF). During his time at USF, he has researched fluidized bed drying, been a consultant to the Citrus Industry, worked on Florida Department of Citrus research projects, and the High School Technology Initiative - funded by NSF. Prior to USF, he was employed as a technologist in Research and Development at Tropicana Products, Inc. with process and product development responsibilities. His research interests are food engineering, fluidized bed drying

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Multidisciplinary Engineering

the nearly 100 PSM degreeprograms. The Council of Graduate Schools is addressing this variation and is currentlydeveloping a template for PSM programs. 9 PSM programs are currently offered by manypremier institutions such as Stanford, Case Western, Rice, Michigan State and BostonUniversity. Although each PSM program is individually designed to meet specific goals, thecommon themes are: ‚ An inter- or multi-disciplinary nature to course work. ‚ Certificates, within or in addition, are a common element ‚ Allows “focusing” or “specialization” within latter portions of program ‚ Uses a “cohort” model for students to develop teamwork ‚ The use of case studies and group projects ‚ A few are “entrepreneurial” in

Conference Session

Issues of Diversity

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julie Mariga, Purdue University; Alka Harriger, Purdue University

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Women in Engineering

Science Foundation's recent publication describing211 projects designed to attract and retain women and girls in science, engineering, andtechnology-related disciplines. More than more $90 million has been poured into these projects,and still the numbers of women are declining.6Male/female attitudes toward science and technology begin to diverge as early as elementary andmiddle school and continue into high school. It is during this period that girls develop anunderstanding of what social roles are appropriate for them.7 They have reservations about the Page 12.68.2seemingly male “computer culture” as they watch boys utilizing computers for

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ECE Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute; Wilbur Dale, Virginia Military Institute; Isaac Putnam, Virginia Military Institute

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

AC 2007-1139: ELECTRONS, HOLES, AND THE HALL EFFECTJ. Shawn Addington, Virginia Military Institute J. Shawn Addington is the Jamison-Payne Institute Professor and Head of the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department at the Virginia Military Institute. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He teaches courses, laboratories, and undergraduate research projects in the microelectronics and semiconductor fabrication areas; and, he remains active in curriculum development and engineering assessment. He is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and is a member of ASEE

Conference Session

Innovative Instruction Strategies in Calculus

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elton Graves, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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Mathematics

also intended to helpstudents who received a “U” on the homework assignment to see the problems theymissed done correctly.Special ProjectsIn addition to their regular homework students are given four group projects during thecourse. These projects are to be done by groups of from three to five students withoutany aid from the counselors, the faculty, or members outside their group. The groupprojects are graded on the same scale as the homework problems. If a group gets a U onthe project, they must fix their mistakes and resubmit the project.TestingDuring the course students are given a test each Friday, after the problem session. One of Page

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Bell, University of Illinois-Chicago; Thomas Moher, University of Illinois-Chicago

alternative, in whichcomponents are designed to fall into place by themselves, under the influence of attractive andrepulsive forces, ( generally hydrodynamics and/or some geometrical configurations. ) One Page 12.56.2example of this is the pixels on a common LCD computer screen. This latter application is animportant bridge in this project, providing a crucial connection between macroscopic,microscopic, and nanoscopic environments.Learning ProgressionIt has been found that students often have difficulty learning new material if they do not haveany pre-existing frame of reference upon which to relate the new content 1. Diving straight intototally new

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Preparing Civil Engineering Students for a Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrea Welker, Villanova University; Lance Kenney, Villanova University

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Civil Engineering

independentproject based on their experience of Irish history and culture. The resident director guidesstudents through these independent projects and evaluates them at the end of the semester for aVillanova grade. Students also enroll in a full-time course load at NUI, Galway and are able tovolunteer at various community organizations there to more fully immerse themselves into theIrish environment. With a Villanova faculty member onsite, students facing any academic or Page 12.1327.4other challenges can immediately consult with the resident director to quickly and effectivelyaddress the issue.Villanova also offers a semester-long study abroad opportunity

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Tuesday Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

the Electronics and Telecommunications Programs. He received the BS degree in electrical engineering (1987), the MS degree in physics (1989), and the Ph.D. in electrical engineering (1993) from Texas A&M University.Marc Lockard, Lockard and White, Inc MARC LOCKARD is the founder, Chairman, and CEO of Lockard and White, Inc. in Houston, TX. Lockard and White is a telecommunications project management and engineering firm with over 25 years of experience in providing telcommunications solutions for the utilities, petrochemical and railroad industries. Page 12.1424.1© American Society

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Laboratory and Internship Innovations in IT/IS

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bailey, Brigham Young University; Michael Moore, Brigham Young University; Joseph Ekstrom, Brigham Young University

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Information Systems

imaging systems, this approachrequires no additional capital hardware or administration load on the department, and alsodoesn’t require download latency before beginning to work on an assignment. Finally, portabledrives allow students to learn through completely administering their own systems, unlikeoperating system-level virtual servers.ObjectivesGoing in to this project, there were several development objectives that we strove to meet. Theseobjectives were determined by the associated web development course, but the researchperformed has a much broader applicability. Page 12.878.3One of the most challenging aspects of developing a software

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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

Innovations in Mechanical Engineering Experiments and Labs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bijan Sepahpour, The College of New Jersey; Shou Rei Chang, The College of New Jersey

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Division Experimentation & Lab-Oriented Studies

state ofstress for comparison purposes. Obtaining meaningful strain levels, and at the same timeavoiding damage due to permanent set of the precious gauged specimens is always a challenge.To control this catch 22 situation, a backward analysis has been conducted to prescribe theallowable range of loads. The students must develop the mathematical model for predicting thelevels of strain and stress in the two beams and manually calculate the expected levels of strainand stress. Modeling of the two different beams in ANSYS and comparison of the behavior of thebeams may be added as an optional integral part of the project. This experiment vividlyillustrates the advantages of the tapered beams over the prismatic ones. Students however, mustcomment

Conference Session

Teaching Innovation in Architectural Engineering II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

Tagged Divisions

Architectural

, yet it was cumbersome to sort through, select the ones that best fit,and gain an understanding of how they actually worked. In order to provide depth to theresearch project, several methods were eventually adopted, in keeping with the triangulationmethod of research (e.g., Berg 5, Thyer 6) or multiple operationalism (Krippendorf 7). Oneexample of this technique used in the architectural field is noted by Dana Cuff 8 ( p. 6), who, inher research with architectural firms, used a variety of methods - case study, interviews,ethnography - to achieve what she terms “thick description”. The use of ethnographic techniques are not uncommon to architectural research (design),and Cuff’s work stands out amongst others that have been directed at

Conference Session

Multimedia and Distance Learning

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Veeramuthu Rajaravivarma, Central Connecticut State University; Peter Baumann, Central Connecticut State University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

3 CET 339 Computer System Administration 3 CET 346 Signals and Systems 3 CET 349 Networking Devices 3 CET 366 Fundamentals of Logic Design 3 CET 449 Advanced Networking 3 CET 453 Microcomputers 3 CET 498 Senior Project 3

Conference Session

Environmental Engineering Curricula III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

in context (EIC), through a semester long project. EIC emphasizes the “applicationof the engineering problem-solving method to a current challenge or opportunity, coupled withmore focused consideration of problem identification and definition and the potential impact of asolution.” The EIC class replaced a traditional class based on the engineering science model,which focuses on the classroom presentation of technical knowledge and skills out of the contextin which they are applied. Students taking this class provided a higher overall course rating andexhibited a slightly higher retention rate than previous students under a more traditional format13.First year experiential learning courses should address the various disciplines in an effort

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

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

materials, and (2) improving engineering education through innovative teaching and research techniques, with emphasis on attracting under-represented minorities and women. Through years he has published more than 70 refereed papers with funding support from NSF, NASA, ARPA, AFOSR, ARO, U.S. Army TACOM-TARDEC and ARDEC-Picatinny Arsenal, AT&T, Digital Equipment Corporation, Alliant Techsystems, Frontier Performance Polymers, NYS GRI and PSC CUNY. In addition to being active in research, he had also served as the ECSEL Project Director at CCNY in 1993-2001. The main charge of the NSF-funded ECSEL Coalition is to improve undergraduate engineering education through design across the

Conference Session

EMD Curriculum Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stuart Kellogg, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Management

-time review and supplemental instructional support, theindustrial engineering department embarked on a long term project to provide online self-correcting modules in the areas of finance, entrepreneurship, economic valuation, andmanagement science tools. This paper discusses a strategy for designing web-based tutorialsthat can help provide an element of scaffolding necessary for a developmental approach whilesimultaneously addressing alternative learning styles. Tutorial examples along with preliminaryassessment results are provided.IntroductionCalls for greater accountability in higher education are more strident than ever. Although statedin a variety of formats, these calls may almost always be couched within two distinct butoverlapping

Conference Session

MIND - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Linda Shaykhian, NASA; Gholam Ali Shaykhian, NASA

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Minorities in Engineering

AC 2007-456: IMPROVING PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS THROUGHADAPTING PROGRAMMING TOOLSLinda Shaykhian, NASA Linda H. Shaykhian Linda Shaykhian is a computer engineer with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), Kennedy Space Center (KSC). She is currently co-lead of the Information Architecture team for the Constellation Program’s Launch Site Command and Control System Proof of Concept project. She was lead of the Core Technical Capability Laboratory Management System project, which is currently used for resource management and funding of KSC Core Technical Capability laboratories. She was the Software Design Lead and Software Integrated Product Team Lead for the Hazardous Warning

Conference Session

ChE: Assessment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joseph Shaeiwitz, West Virginia University; Daina Briedis, Michigan State University

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Chemical Engineering

iscampus- or curriculum-based assessment. This paper does not address program educationalobjectives, which describe career and professional accomplishments of program alumni. Theformer usually requires different evaluation and assessment tools than the latter; although, someoverlap does exist. In addition, we will also refer to course objectives, which are not to beconfused with program educational objectives. Therefore, given this context and the imminent importance of using direct assessmentmethods, this paper provides a review of direct assessment measures. These methods include,but are not limited to, instructor end-of-course assessments, use of targeted assignments(assigned problems, exam questions, projects), capstone examinations

Conference Session

Research Infrastructure in STEM Disciplines

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carlotta Berry, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University; Ingrid St. Omer, University of Kentucky; Stephanie Adams, University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Michael Smith, National Society of Black Engineers

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Minorities in Engineering

implemented in the classroom.This paper will present a survey and analysis of data collected from graduate and undergraduatestudents via the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) online membership portal. TheNSBE membership includes approximately 10,000 collegiate students, 3,500 pre-collegestudents and 4,500 technical professionals. The large number and diverse set of students whoaccess NSBE Online (NOL) provides an opportunity to gain insight into the preferences of theAfrican American engineering student. The survey contained ten (10) questions concerning thestudents’ learning preferences and classroom techniques such as team projects, pop quizzes,individual questioning, and active learning activities.The data collected from this body of

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Engineering Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Terrance Boult, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs; Jeremy Haefner, University of Colorado-Colorado Springs

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

- Page 12.306.3 English speaking country. A one-semester study abroad will be facilitated and strongly encouraged. While abroad, involvements in the Innovation team projects will be “virtual”, but will be required. The Creative Communication Core (for any BI major) will provide coverage of a variety of communication mechanisms including both traditional (e.g., oral communication) and non-traditional (e.g., visual arts) communication approaches.1.1 Why innovation?In its report, Innovate America, the National Innovation Initiative (NII) calls for an "innovationinfrastructure" as the foundation for the nation’s future

Conference Session

Emerging Trends in Engineering Education Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Frances Stewart; Malgorzata Zywno, Ryerson University

technology-focused andhumanities programs), instructional strategies, and learning outcomes (i.e. academic success,their sense of personal fulfillment in the program and their perceptions of instructional methods),b) analyze correlations between the model variables and outcomes, and c) formulate somerecommendations to improve the learning outcomes. Individual differences that will beconsidered are students’ learning styles, emotional competency as they progress through theirfour-year programs, and their response to instructional delivery methods. The project will alsoinclude development and testing of some assessment tools. The study will follow a cohort ofstudents through their undergraduate education at the authors’ home university from their

Conference Session

Technology Literacy for Non-Engineers

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan DeWaters, Clarkson University; Susan Powers, Clarkson University; Mary Graham, Clarkson University

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Technological Literacy Constituent Committee

AC 2007-1069: DEVELOPING AN ENERGY LITERACY SCALEJan DeWaters, Clarkson University Jan DeWaters, PE is currently pursuing a PhD degree in Environmental Science and Engineering at Clarkson University, with a focus on energy and environmental education. She has several years of experience as the curriculum coordinator for Clarkson's Project-Based Learning Partnership Program and is director of the Partners in Engineering Program that provides mentoring and engineering activities for eighth grade girls.Susan Powers, Clarkson University Susan E. Powers, PhD, PE is a Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Associate Dean in Engineering for Research and Graduate studies at Clarkson

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech; Lisa McNair, Virginia Tech; Whitney Edmister, Virginia Tech; Michael Alley, Pennsylvania State University

curricula. Next year, for example, a modified version ofthe course sequence will be taught through the English Department at Penn State. Page 12.1209.2* This work is supported by the National Science Foundation: NSF Project 0341171.Introduction The Boyer Commission Report has urged universities to “make research-based learningthe standard” for the education of undergraduates.1 Also calling for more research byundergraduates in science, technology, engineering and mathematics are the National ScienceFoundation,2 the American Association for the Advancement of Science,3 and the NationalResearch Council.4 Participation in research not only

Conference Session

Digital and Embedded System Design

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mukul Shirvaikar, University of Texas-Tyler; Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

investigator for the “Back-To-Basics” project aimed at engineering student retention.Nikhil Satyala, University of Texas-Tyler NIKHIL SATYALA received the Bachelors degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University (JNTU), India in 2004. He is currently pursuing his Masters degree at the University of Texas at Tyler, while working as a research assistant. His research interests include embedded systems, dual-core processor architectures and microprocessors. Page 12.152.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Virtual Machine

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FPD5 -- Placement & Early Success

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Papadopoulos; Karen Brucks, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Eric Key, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; Ethan Munson, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee; K Vairavan, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

Tagged Divisions

First-Year Programs

activated on the condition that theyattempt to attain calculus placement prior to matriculation. We present data that demonstratemoderate effectiveness of these methods in fostering diversity among our scholars andreasonably encouraging retention and estimated graduation rates. We discuss areas ofimprovement for future program years, such as forging new partnerships with local Project LeadThe Way high schools to recruit higher numbers of females and minorities, and developing newmentoring opportunities to reduce attrition, especially among underrepresented minoritystudents.1. IntroductionThe Computer Science, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholarship (CSEMS) Program wasauthorized by Congress as part of the American Competitiveness and Workforce Act

Conference Session

Implementing the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge into Courses and Curricula

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Lynch, Dartmouth College; William Kelly, Catholic University of America; Manoj Jha, Morgan State University; Ronald Harichandran, Michigan State University

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Civil Engineering

that support and sustain human development.It goes without saying that the actual life of an engineered work may extend well beyond the de-sign life; and the actual nature of the outcomes, more comprehensive that initially intended. Sus-tainable engineering must consider this longer and wider framework in evaluating actions.Individual projects make separate claims on the collective future but they cannot be considered inisolation. A commitment to sustainable engineering implies a commitment across the professionto the resolution of the cumulative effects of individual projects. In an era of rapid global expan-sion of civil works, ignoring their cumulative effects can lead to overall failure.The Body of KnowledgeASCE has defined the competence

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Building for Developing Countries

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Micheal Dreznes, International Road Federation; James Ekberg, University of Florida

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International

, Gandolfo was askedby the American States Organization to serve as Technical Consultant of the PermanentSecretariat of the Pan-American Highway Congresses.In his private practice, he has participated in several studies, designs, and projects for highwaysand urban roads, as well as the area of road safety. These studies included a document that is Page 12.1464.10very important to the economic development of Peru titled, “The Integral Study of HighwayTraffic in Peru in the year 2000.” Gandolfo coordinated the management of consulting servicesfor the Ilo – Desaguadero Highway, which serves as the international connection between Peruand Bolivia. The

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Jacob Tsao, San Jose State University

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International

subsequent programs.For instance, the lecture on Chinese culture was replaced by country profiles on China andTaiwan along with the political, economical, and educational systems of these two countries. Anelectrical engineering professor who had extensive business experience taught value creation ofinnovation in the IT industry. A business professor led the discussion on the ethical aspect ofglobal corporations along with information about the United Nations initiative in encouragingglobal corporations to be socially responsible around the globe.Study program themes were expanded to include issues on energy and the environment with theresult that students studied various research projects funded by the National Science Foundation,Transportation

Conference Session

The Critical First Year in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jamie Medoff, University of Maryland-Baltimore County; Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County

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Educational Research and Methods

AC 2007-2438: IMPACT OF A GK-12 PROGRAM ON THE DEVELOPMENT OFUNIVERSITY STUDENTS ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL SKILLSJamie Medoff, University of Maryland-Baltimore County Mrs. Jamie Gurganus is a graduate student in Mechanical Engineering at UMBC. As an undergraduate student, she was involved in the UMBC TEPP program. Currently, Jamie serves as the Associate Director for Project Lead the Way and develops curriculum for K-12 engineering education.Anne Spence, University of Maryland-Baltimore County ANNE M. SPENCE is an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering at UMBC and holds a Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering. During her ten years as an engineering educator, she has developed curricula