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Knowing Our Students, Part 2

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mica Hutchison, Purdue University; Deborah Follman, Purdue University; George Bodner, Purdue University

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Educational Research and Methods

students. These efforts have resulted in findingsindicating that students’ choices to pursue and persist in engineering, and their achievement andinterest in the field, are significantly influenced by their engineering self-efficacy beliefs4, 5 – Page 12.1396.2their confidence in their abilities to perform the tasks that they deem necessary to succeed in theengineering environment.Numerous studies have made thorough use of quantitative measures assessing students’ science,technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) efficacy beliefs and relating them to theirpersistence, 6-13 achievement, 6, 7, 14, 15 and interest6, 14-17 in the fields. The

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington

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First-Year Programs

AC 2007-2066: VIEWPOINTS FROM THE DOORSTEP: WHAT’S TURNINGSTUDENTS AWAY FROM COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING?Ken Yasuhara, University of Washington Ken Yasuhara is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Washington at Seattle and a graduate research assistant with the Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His interests include recruitment/retention, gender equity, and mixed-methods education research in computer science. Page 12.1589.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Viewpoints from the doorstep

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FPD6 -- Early Intervention & Retention Programs

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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First-Year Programs

will be conducted to gather feedback on students’experiences of social style instruction and to determine whether students with different stylesdifferentially experience engineering design curricula. Finally, additional longitudinalinvestigation of students will be conducted to determine social style patterns as students movethrough the engineering program.References1. Wu, J.C. & Chang, P.F. Effectiveness of Problem-Solving and Teamwork Skills for Cultivating Technological Creativity Within a Team-Based Design Course. in ASEE Conference Proceedings. 2004. Salt Lake City, UT.2. Grose, T.K., Trouble on the Horizon. ASEE Prism, 2006: p. 26-31.3. Jouaneh, M.K. A Study Of Learning Styles and Team Performance. in ASEE Conference

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Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

through: i) the leadership of visionary administrators, ii)appropriate support, iii) adequate resources, and iv) faculty members’ willingness to learn. Allfour could come as a result of a new culture in the college that values the future role of youngfaculty in the educational process, i.e., to enhance the effectiveness of teaching and learning ofengineering students in Region’s colleges.ConclusionsThe engineering profession in the Arab Gulf states is currently facing many challenges that needto be addressed to insure that future engineers have the required capabilities they need to performwell in a world driven by rapid technological advancements, environmental issues brought aboutby population growth and diminishing resources, and the creation

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FPD11 -- Multidisciplinary Experiences

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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W. David Harding, University of New Haven; Pauline schwartz, University of New Haven; Jean Nocito-Gobel, University of New Haven; Agamemnon Koutsospyros, University of New Haven

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First-Year Programs

will be presented to illustrate the performance of students insubsequent course work, particularly organic chemistry.IntroductionAdvances in science and technology during the past decade have increased the importance of thebiological science in engineering. A knowledge of some significant aspects of the biologicalsciences is now required in many fields of engineering. To adapt to these demands, manyengineering programs across the United States have struggled to determine the best way tointroduce the necessary materials to their students. In this paper we discuss the path chosen at Page 12.50.2the University of New Haven (UNH). This solution

Conference Session

Teams and Teamwork in Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Oenardi Lawanto, Univ Of Illinois-Urbana Champaign

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2201: SELF-MANAGEMENT OF COGNITION IN A TEAM-BASEDENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT: A CASE STUDYOenardi Lawanto, Univ Of Illinois-Urbana Champaign Page 12.1264.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 SELF-MANAGEMENT OF COGNITION IN A TEAM-BASED ENGINEERING DESIGN PROJECT: A CASE STUDYDespite little direct guidance and instruction received from their professors, working on an open-ended task such as designing an engineering artifact is expected to be a rich learning experiencefor students. In order to be successful on such a task, students need to set reasonable goals forthemselves and adopt intrinsic standards for success so that they will be able to

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Olga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech; Jenny Lo, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-849: ASSESSING LEARNING OUTCOMES OF SENIOR MECHANICALENGINEERS IN A CAPSTONE DESIGN EXPERIENCEOlga Pierrakos, Virginia Tech Olga Pierrakos is currently a National Academy of Engineering CASEE AGEP Postdoctoral Engineering Education Researcher (PEER) at Virginia Tech in the Department of Engineering Education. Dr. Pierrakos holds an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics and a Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from Virginia Tech. Her Ph.D. work pertained to vortex dynamics in left ventricular flows. She has served as faculty advisor to over thirty mechanical engineering seniors involved in biomedical engineering design projects and taught several mechanical engineering fluid mechanics

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K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

AC 2007-340: THE CINCINNATI STEM INITIATIVEEugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is an academic director in the College of Engineering at the University of Cincinnati. His responisbilities include new program development and facilitating use of instructional technologies. Eugene has both academic and industrial work experience and is a registered PE. Page 12.1397.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The Cincinnati STEM InitiativeAbstractThe paper describes an innovative approach to providing high school students an introduction toengineering and technology

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Design for the Environment

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ahmad Smaili, Flashcut CNC; Kazem Kazerounian, University of Connecticut; Kinda Khalaf, American University of Beirut

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Design in Engineering Education

participation of engineers with theirproblem solving skills is crucial.How technology and culture affect each other therefore is not the issue here. They do, but it isimportant to pursue engineering design with the physical, intellectual, and cultural consequencesof the result in mind.Proposed Models for Design for CultureMany calls for Design for Culture have surfaced over the past few years. Ellsworth et.al.6proposed to introduce the Design for Culture as another design paradigm, DF(X). However theproposed paradigm is economically driven aiming at integrating certain cultural tastes in thedesign to realize products that can sell in a given cultural context. For example, to be able to sella refrigerator in Japan it must conform to certain size and

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Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Adriaens, University of Michigan; Corrie Clark, University of Michigan; Robert Sulewski, University of Michigan; John Wolfe, Limno-Tech, Inc

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Design in Engineering Education

Engineering and Natural Resources at the University of Michigan. She is investigating the fate and transport of atmospheric pollutants in green roof systems to better quantify the environmental impact of the technology to policymakers.Robert Sulewski, University of Michigan Dr. Sulweski represented the Technical Communications program in the courseJohn Wolfe, Limno-Tech, Inc Senior manager Limno-Tech, Ph.D. Economics Page 12.1131.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Optimization of Green Roof Systems for Multifunctional Buildings: A Three-Year Integrated Civil and

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Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Farris, Grand Valley State University; Paul Lane, Grand Valley State University

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Design in Engineering Education

opportunities. 1. Inventors referred by the Small Business Technical Development Center (SBTDC) that is located on campus. 2. Local companies seeking to explore new markets or new technology with little investment or risk. 3. Students enrolled in the entrepreneurship minor on campus. 4. Faculty from other disciplines who have ideas for new products. 5. Engineering faculty and students.An example of a product idea that was selected for development is the concept of a coffeemachine that would roast, grind and brew green coffee beans. The idea originated with a studentin the entrepreneurship minor. Later a business faculty member who had just returned fromNicaragua embellished the idea by suggesting that the coffee machine could be

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Wronecki, East Tennessee State University

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Design in Engineering Education

. Page 12.1372.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Teaching Visual Design Thinking:IntroductionThis paper presents a way to teach visual design thinking that is currently used to structure afoundation level University course entitled Visual Thinking. The Visual Thinking course is acore course for digital media, and product design based learning concentrations within theEngineering Technology Department at East Tennessee State University. Students who take thiscourse typically have little to no formal art, design, or technology training.In this design based learning course, students are introduced to visual art principles, a two tothree dimensional design process, and digital media technology tools. The

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Conrad, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina-Charlotte; Frank Skinner, University of North Carolina-Charlotte

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Design in Engineering Education

, North Carolina; and at BPM Technology in Greenville, South Carolina. Dr. Conrad is a Senior Member of the IEEE and a Certified Project Management Professional (PMP). He is also a member of ASEE, Eta Kappa Nu, the Project Management Institute, and the IEEE Computer Society. He is the author of numerous books, book chapters, journal articles, and conference papers in the areas of robotics, parallel processing, artificial intelligence, and engineering education.Daniel Hoch, University of North Carolina-Charlotte Dan Hoch is a faculty associate in the Engineering Technology Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. He teaches courses in the Mechanical Engineering Technology

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kyu-Jung Kim, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

conjunction with class demonstration.BIBLIOGRAPHY1. Kadiyala M and Crynes BL (2000) "A Review of Literature on Effectiveness of Use of Information Technology in Education," J of Engineering Education 89:177-184.2. The MathWorks (2000) "Creating Graphical User Interfaces", MathWorks, Natick, MA.3. Hanselman D, Littlefield B (2001) "Mastering MATLAB 6", Prentice-Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ.4. The Mathworks (1999) "Control System Toolbox User's Guide," Natick, MA: The Mathworks, Inc.5. Garcia RC, Heck BH (1999) "An interactive tool for classical control design education," Proceedings of the American Control Conference, San Diego, CA, June 1999, pp. 1460-1464.6. Watkins J, Mitchell E (2000) "A MATLAB graphical user interface for

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Steiner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Langdon Winner, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Design in Engineering Education

society’sneeds. Seldom, however, are engineers directly engaged in framing the issues that ultimatelyguide their work. A visionary study by the National Academy of Engineering1 describes theneed for more broadly educated engineers, suggesting that the engineering profession seek betterways to anticipate social needs and to envision creative solutions. This presents a seriouschallenge to engineering education. The Product Design and Innovation (PDI) program atRensselaer attempts to bridge the long lamented gap between science and technology on the onehand, and the humanities, arts and social sciences on the other. Several years of PDI teachingand learning provides evidence that we can develop young people who gracefully combinevarieties of theory and

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Nazemetz, Oklahoma State University; Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University; Martin High, Oklahoma State University; Karen High, Oklahoma State University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1448: WHY REINVENT THE WHEEL? THE U.S. PATENT ANDTRADEMARK OFFICE AS A DESIGN TOOLJohn Nazemetz, Oklahoma State University John is the OSU Director of the Center for Aerospace Systems/Support Infrastructure (CASI) an academic coalition in support of Oklahoma’s aerospace industry; he has recently also served as its state-wide director. He is an Associate Professor of Industrial Engineering and Management and holds a BS and Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from Lehigh University.Paul Rossler, Oklahoma State University Paul directs the Engineering and Technology Management Program and co-directs the Legal Studies in Engineering Program at Oklahoma State University and is an Associate Professor

Conference Session

Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariappan Jawaharlal, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona; Saeed Monemi, California State Polytechnic University-Pomona

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Design in Engineering Education

Design with Improved Shock Absorption PropertiesMany people around the world currently require artificial leg prostheses. The design of aprosthetic leg requires knowledge in human anatomy as well as engineering modern design. Inthe past two decades, prosthetic limb design has advanced significantly, with an emphasis on avery active lifestyle that includes sport activity as being one of the normal ones. As a resultprosthetic technology has needed to improve to minimize subsequent injuries of the spine andother joints. The objective in this design project is to analyze the existing devices for shockabsorption for a prosthetic leg and re-design the shock absorbing system5-6. Using 3D modeling,Finite Element Method (FEA) and 3D printing technology

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Design for Special Services

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Susan McCahan, University of Toronto

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1672: UNIVERSAL INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN APPLIED IN A DESIGNCLASSROOMSusan McCahan, University of Toronto Page 12.1517.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Universal Instructional Design Applied in a Design ClassroomAbstractOne of the major challenges in teaching large courses is the diversity of the student population.Characteristics now common in undergraduate engineering student populations include diversityin learning style, cultural background, and factors that may disadvantage students, such as alearning disability. One approach to addressing these challenges is Universal InstructionalDesign (UID) and it is now gaining acceptance in higher

Conference Session

Assessing Design Coursework I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan; Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan; David Chesney, University of Michigan

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1679: CURRICULAR MIDDLE MANAGEMENT: THE ROLE OF AGRADUATE STUDENT INSTRUCTOR IN A SENIOR-LEVEL DESIGN COURSEJeffrey Ringenberg, University of Michigan Jeffrey Ringenberg is a lecturer and a former graduate student instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. His research interests include methods for bringing technology into the classroom and studying the effects of social networking on learning.Elliot Soloway, University of Michigan Elliot Soloway is a professor in the School of Information, the School of Education, and the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Michigan. He

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; Daniel Korth; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

air vehicle and worked for Honeywell Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ.Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University Owen Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Cantonese fluently and lived in Hong Kong from 2001-2003. He worked for BD Medical in product design and manufacturing. Currently he is working for ATL technology as a Global Product Developer.C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University Dr. C. Greg Jensen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He has also worked for Boeing, Lockheed, and United Technologies. His current research interests are in the area of

Conference Session

Design Projects

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicole Giullian, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Jason McCammon, Brigham Young University; Brad Brooks, Brigham Young University

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Design in Engineering Education

also worked for Boeing, Lockheed, and United Technologies. His current research interests are in the area of integration, optimization and customization of CAx tools, with a second focus in the direct machining of CAD topology.Jason McCammon, Brigham Young University Jason McCammon holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He also coauthored a paper accepted at the International Association of Drilling Contractors/Society of Petroleum Engineer’s Drilling Conference in February 2006.Brad Brooks, Brigham Young University Brad Brooks graduated from Brigham Young University in April 2007 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in

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New Tools in Teaching and Learning Biomedical Engineering Concepts

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kathy Schmidt, University of Texas-Austin; Mia Markey, University of Texas-Austin; Thomas Milner, University of Texas-Austin

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Biomedical

design cost-effective computational medical decision aids that will help physicians better diagnose, treat, and manage cancer. Her primary interest in improving engineering education is the identification of effective strategies for coordinating instructional technologies to reinforce learning.Thomas Milner, University of Texas-Austin Page 12.553.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Distance Learning in Support of an Inter-InstitutionalBME Department: Assessing Faculty and Student NeedsAbstractThe University of Texas at Austin recently established an inter-institutionalDepartment of Biomedical

Conference Session

Capstone Design I

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Promiti Dutta, Columbia University; Alexander Haubold, Columbia University

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Design in Engineering Education

teams/groups. Our projects aregrouped into five specific project genres. This enables us to ensure that students are assigned totypes of projects that will appeal to their interest and serve as an introduction to design problemsin that field. The current genres include: (1) assistive devices, (2) civil/architectural designs, (3)educational tools, (4) information technology, and (5) urban development. Table 2 shows thecommon majors that are associated to each of the project genres. Two majors that are un-addressed specifically – industrial engineering/operations research and appliedphysics/mathematics – are key to any of the five genres discussed. Industrialengineering/operations research students are useful for project management and for

Conference Session

Design Methodolgy

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Barry Cumbie, Auburn University; Chetan Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-734: LESSONS LEARNED FROM THE DEVELOPMENT OF AKNOWLEDGE SHARING SYSTEM (KSS) USED TO DEVELOP AND SUSTAIN ACROSS-DISCIPLINARY OUTREACH APPROACH TO ENGINEERING DESIGNBarry Cumbie, Auburn UniversityChetan Sankar, Auburn UniversityP.K. Raju, Auburn University Page 12.1016.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Lessons Learned from the Development of a Knowledge Sharing System (KSS) used to Develop and Sustain a Cross- Disciplinary Outreach Approach to Engineering DesignThe Capstone program is an opportunity for graduating senior students in engineering toapply their classroom knowledge to real-world problems. While the experience from

Conference Session

Capstone Design III

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary Kasarda, Virginia Tech; Brenda Brand, Virginia Tech; Eugene Brown, Virginia Tech

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Design in Engineering Education

considernew ideas and are not threatened by external factors. Facilitative learning is a process where thementors acting as facilitators use certain criteria to guide scientific investigations. The facilitatoractively engages the learners, motivating them to ask questions and consider new ideas. Thefacilitators motivate the learners to apply content knowledge to understand and solve problemsusing technology, teamwork, and other valuable skills. This process, having direct ties to thebusiness world, provides the engineering students with experiences developing their abilities toconduct meetings and set goals using effective communication techniques. Periodically,throughout the semester the engineering students are engaged in activities designed to

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dean Kim, Bradley University; Martin Morris, Bradley University; Richard Deller, Bradley University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-1201: A SUCCESS STORY: THE SAE BAJA CAR AS A CAPSTONESENIOR DESIGN PROJECTDean Kim, Bradley University Dean Kim is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University. His teaching and research interests are in measurement and instrumentation, dynamic modeling, feedback control design and implementation, and fluid power systems.Martin Morris, Bradley University Martin Morris is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University. His teaching and research interests are in fluid mechanics and thermal sciences.Richard Deller, Bradley University Richard Deller is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Bradley University. His teaching and

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paris von Lockette, Rowan University; Eric Constans, Rowan University; Jennifer Courtney, Rowan University; Kevin Dahm, Rowan University; William Riddell, Rowan University; Roberta Harvey, Rowan University

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Design in Engineering Education

AC 2007-2024: CONVERGING-DIVERGING DESIGN STRATEGIES IN ASOPHOMORE LEVEL DESIGN SEQUENCE: REVIEW OF ANELECTROMECHANICAL PROJECTParis von Lockette, Rowan University Paris von Lockette is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor in 1999. His interests include the physics or polymers and numerical / computational methods in materials science.Eric Constans, Rowan University Eric Constans is an Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Rowan University. His areas of interest include developing innovative techniques in engineering education and engineering curricular reform. His research areas

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erich Schneider

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Nuclear and Radiological

. Page 12.99.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 A Project-Based Approach to Teaching the Nuclear Fuel CycleAbstractThe nuclear fuel cycle – defined as the series of processes through which materials passin the course of electricity generation – is accepted as a subject in which graduatingnuclear engineering students should be well-versed.While a technology-based, water reactor-based approach to teaching the fuel cycle has agreat deal of validity, it can be argued that other approaches can offer students superiorpreparation to participate in today’s national (e.g. the Advanced Fuel Cycle Initiative andGlobal Nuclear Energy Partnership) and international debate regarding the futuredirection of the fuel cycle. The concepts

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Delivery Modes in Nuclear Engineering

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kendra Foltz Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin; Paul Johnson, University of Texas-Austin; Sean O'Kelly, University of Texas-Austin

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Nuclear and Radiological

applications. Prior to working for The University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Foltz Biegalski utilized her expertise to support the development of technology in support of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT). This includes the development of software to analyze beta-gamma coincidence data from radioxenon monitoring systems.Steven Biegalski, University of Texas-Austin Dr. Steven Biegalski is the Director of the Nuclear Engineering Teaching Laboratory at The University of Texas at Austin. He specializes in the fields of nuclear instrumentation, neutron radiography, analysis of environmental media with nuclear methods, and modeling of environmental pathways. Prior to working for the University

Conference Session

K-12 Engineering and Pre-College Outreach Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Messiha Saad, North Carolina A&T State University; William Craft, North Carolina A&T State University

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K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

LangleyResearch Center in Hampton, VA on September 26, 2002, as a result of a winningproposal submitted by the AIAA and a 6-university team in response to a broad agencyannouncement. The four imperatives that framed center activities were to: 1. Conduct leading edge aerospace & atmospheric science research and develop revolutionary new technologies by creating innovative, collaborative, synergistic partnerships among NASA’s Langley Research Center, academia, and industry, 2. Provide comprehensive graduate and continuing education in science and engineering by using both a local campus and exploiting innovative distance-learning concepts, 3. Incubate and stimulate the commercialization of new intellectual property developed